October 8, 2021
Dear PDS Families!!
Thanks to all Pumpkin Panthers - students, families, and staff - who participated in this year’s Walk and Bike to School Day! Many thanks to our PTA for coordinating this great event for our school. Click HERE to see a few images.
Important Reminder for Monday, October 11: We will have school on Monday, October 11th. Looking forward to seeing our children then!!
Messages from our PTA: Kindergarten Yard Signs: A reminder from PTA to our Kindergarten families to please return the KG yard signs. Please email the PTA at pumpkin.pta@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Trunk or Treat: Mark Your Calendars for Friday, October 29! PDS PTA Trunk or Treat Returns! Click HERE for the flyer and HERE to sign up.
Costume Parade: On Friday, October 29th, students will be able to wear their costumes and participate in a brief parade outside with their grade level. Families will be invited to attend in a designated viewing area. More information including specific COVID safety protocols for visitors and students can be found with THIS LINK.
Best Schools: How Milford Ranked In 2022 Niche Rankings: The Milford Patch recently ran an article with Milford School’s ranking among Connecticut schools. Please click THIS LINK to read the article.
PDS Dates & Events
Online Webinar Series: Tuesday, October 19, at 6:30-7:30 pm Back to the Future: Becoming Stronger Together by Alicia Farrell PH.D.: More info is HERE.
Fall 2021 Elementary Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences: Wednesday, October 20 1:45-3:45 p.m., Thursday, October 21 5:30-8:00 p.m., Friday, October 22 1:45-3:45 p.m. Student dismissal for these days will begin at 1:15 p.m. Click HERE for more information.
1:25 PM Early Dismissal for students: Wednesday, October 27 (Staff Professional Learning Workshops)
Elementary Costume Day: Friday, October 29th HERE
No School for students: Tuesday, November 2 (Staff Professional Learning Day)
Fall Performances: Thursday, November 4th @ 5:00PM. Please click HERE for more information.
Picture Retake Day: Wednesday, November 17
1:25 PM Early Dismissal: Wednesday, November 24 (Thanksgiving Recess)
No School: Thursday, November 25, and Friday, November 26 (Thanksgiving Recess)
HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND!!!
Click HERE for 10/8/21 Paw Prints PDF