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MONITOR
From the Principal…
Dear Mathewson Families,
June is an exciting month here at Mathewson. We are winding down
our PAWsitive year with lots of fun Celebrations of Learning.
Students have done a nice job pushing their academic talents as our
year comes to an end. We hope to keep our momentum going right til
the end. Please know that when report cards come home (for our
Kindergartners and First Graders) we will be sending home
information to help you in selecting “just right” leveled reading
books for children to read over the summer. We hope this helps with
summer book choice.
In May we wrapped up our Top Dog ceremonies with a huge
celebration. We thank Dr. Feser, Superintendent of Schools, for
joining us for the assembly. At the assembly we thanked all of
our top dogs for respectful behavior and a job well done. The June
Top Dog Book of the month is up to teachers to select from our
previous selections. With so many good ones this year I leave it up
to them to each choose.
We thank you for all your support with our Top Dog program and
daily support.
It truly takes a village to help our children grow and I have enjoyed
being part of the Mathewson family.
As I close out my first year as principal, “Thank you” and enjoy your
summer!
Fondly,
Melissa Currier, Principal
Mathewson Monitor June 2013
Save the
Date…
June 10th - Board of
Ed Meeting ~ 7pm June 18th - Field Day
June 20th & 21st - Early Dismissal
June 21st - Last Day of
School
Have a great
summer!!!!
August 26th - Kindergarten Ice Cream
Social
August 29th - First Day
of School
September 10th - PTA
Meeting ~ 7pm
September 17 - Open
House
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President’s
Message Hi Everyone,
It is hard to believe that
this school year is ending in just one short week. I
don't know where the time has gone!
We have wrapped up some great events and continue
to gear up for Field Day next week. I would like to
thank Sandra Rodriguez and Malinda Childs and all
their volunteers for their tireless efforts with our
BOGO book fair!
Thank you to Emmeline Harrigan and Christine
Shuler for the fabulous Plant Sale in May! We were
so blessed with such a gorgeous day!
I know the teachers and staff were so grateful for
all the wonderful things that Maria Bravo did during
Teacher Appreciation. Maria has done such a great
job with the Sunshine Committee at Mathewson. We
are sad to see her move on and thank her for her
efforts all year on this !
As I said, Field Day is next week and I want to thank
Lise Robinson, Emmeline Harrigan and Sandra
Rodriguez for chairing this event and to all the
volunteers who have offered to help that day! It's
sure to be a fun day for all our kids!
Lastly, I want to say a big thank you to the entire
Executive Board of the PTA who worked all year,
came to the PTA meetings and stepped up whenever
I needed the help - thank you to Vice President -
Nicole Servas, Treasuer - Cheryl Nethercott,
Corresponding Secretary - Emmeline Harrigan and
Recording Secretary - Jen Jui. You all made it very
easy to do my job and I think it was a great year for
all our staff and students thanks to all your efforts
and those of all our volunteers all year long!
We are also still working on our plans for next year
and are in need of a few chair people for a few of
our most popular events and some new ones too!
The PTA events do not happen without the tireless
efforts of so many wonderful parents, grandparents
and teachers, so please plan to get involved next
year or stay involved! We need you and NOW is the
time to be a part of your child's schooling. I can tell
you as the mother of three, the older the get, the
less chance there is to get involved and be a part of
their school, so do it NOW while they are still young!
Again, I truly want to thank everyone for all their
efforts this past year. Being the PTA President is
easy when you have strong people behind you and I
was so lucky to have so many great volunteers who
put all of this out. So, from the bottom of my heart,
THANK YOU!!!!
Have a wonderful summer! For those moving on from
Mathewson, you will be missed and good luck!!! For
the rest of you - see you in August!!!
Sincerely,
Sherri Franzman ______________________________________
Meadowside School
Third Grade School Tours Meadowside School will be available for school tours
for all incoming third grade students on
Thursday, August 22, 2013
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
This is a great time for our students to visit their
classrooms, take an informal tour of the school and
meet some of their new classmates.
Students can then enjoy a cool, icy treat
complimentsof the
Meadowside and
Mathewson PTA’s in
our all-purpose room.
If you have any
questions, please contact Mr. Davis at (203) 783-
3555 or via email at [email protected]
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Don't forget to "LIKE" the Mathewson PTA on
Facebook!! A great way to keep up with all that is
going on!!!
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Shop Rite and Stop & Shop Please remember you need to re-register your cards
for both of these programs each year to continue to
earn money for our school! Please visit the websites
or stop by the stores to re-register your card if you
haven't already done so!
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Boxtops
Send in any Boxtops you have
before the Summer Break! Be on
the look out for new promos in the
fall!! Thanks so much for all your support!!!!
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Room 22 & 23 Go FLAT for STANLEY!! Mrs. Bugge' & Mrs. Tuozolla's 2nd grade classes
read Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown. Then at home
they created their own FLAT SELF and mailed them
to a 'host' family. The 'Flat Self' will visit
with their choosen special family for a short
time before returning back to Mathewson.
Flat Students were sent all over: Milford, different
parts of Connecticut, all over the United States and
we even had some world travelers!!! *Several grade 2 classes participated in this part of the project.
After listening to their teacher read Flat Stanley,
Room 22 & Room 23 then had to read another Flat Stanley book from the series and complete a Cereal
Box Book Report ~~ creating a new book cover,
writing a summary, identifying the setting and telling
what the main characters character traits were.
The children did a great job completing
and presenting their projects. They are excited
waiting for the arrival of their Flat Selves.
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Reading Buddies!! Mrs. Murphy and Mrs.Tuozzola celebrated reading
buddies in May sharing Flat Stanley projects and
reading together !
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Respect Stars Congratulations to our Mathewson Respect Stars:
Kindergarten
Mrs. Buckholz Sahil Sule
Mrs. D’Eugenio Christopher Damiani
Ms. Flynn Emily DeLucia
Mrs. Andel Annabelle Luce
Ms. Rodrigues Lauren Zirkel
Ms. Murphy Sarah Abate
Mr. Magazine Carl Wischow
First
Mrs. Fitzsimons Mia Hamilton
Ms. Jaggers Tyler Nethercott
Mrs. Buckheit Azra Bano
Mrs. Munroe Sam Kimmel
Mrs. Canevari Isabelle Maselli
Mrs. D’Amico Jake Stash
Ms. Wayne Connor Oliveras
Second
Ms. Toole Ely VanWaveren
Mrs. Camperlengo Kaley DeGennaro
Mrs. Conrad Madison May
Ms. Blomberg Joshua Verdejo
Ms. Whiteley Daniel Galvez
Mrs. Buggé Noreen Zaman
Mrs. Tuozzola Saher Sayed
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Congrats to Tyler Nethercott and Azra Bano for
being chosen as Mathewson's Ambassadors of
Respect. They are pictured below.
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HELP NEEDED NEXT YEAR! We are currently looking for volunteers to chair the
following events and committees for the 2013-2014
school year:
~Apparel
~Father Daughter Dance
~Teacher banners
~Movie Nights
~Magic Show
~Square One Art
And more!!! If you are interested, please contact Sherri Franzman
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Congratulations to our May
TOP DOGS!!!
Way to show PAWsitive behavior.
Kindergarten
Mrs. Buckholz Jayden Oyola
Harshita Upadhyay
Mrs. D’Eugenio Kaylee Macdonald
Ashanika Shee
Ms. Flynn Anya Gupta
Caroline Mujic
Mrs. Andel Natalia Gagliardi
Ms. Rodrigues Grace Preci
Jackie Tosakoon
Ms. Murphy Jackie Santarcangelo
Mr. Magazine Gibson Tramontano
Basel Chwiki
First
Mrs. Fitzsimons John Karas
Ms. Jaggers Ike Opeyami
Mrs. Buckheit Ipakoi Menegatos
Mrs. Munroe Ayden Hanks
Mrs. Canevari Sophie DelMonico
Benjamin DelFranco
Mrs. D’Amico Tanish Tyagi
Ms. Wayne Tanner Matchett
Matthew Froelick
Second
Ms. Toole Amanda Regina
Abishek Swain
Mrs. Camperlengo Christopher Malin
Katie Servas
Mrs. Conrad Kimberly Padilla
Malaki Hart
Ms. Blomberg Johann Chen
Alperen Kuru
Ms. Whiteley Samantha Burns
Mrs. Buggé Skye Wellington
Noreen Zaman
Mrs. Tuozzola Christopher Schuler
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!!!
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May 2013 Top Dogs!
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FIELD DAY! WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!
Field day is June 18, Rain Date
June 19!
This is a fun day for the kids to
play games outside, run around and
enjoy one of their last days of school!
We are looking for volunteers to help run the games,
help with lunch and a water station. We are also in
need of pop up tents. If you can help with anything,
please contact Emmeline Harrigan at
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Summer School Program Dates for 2013: Grades K- 5 Acceleration Program: July 15 – August 9 (4 weeks)
High School Credit Recovery Program: July 1 – August 2
Math Transition Program: July 8 – July 26
Advanced Placement Summer Academy: July 1 – July 26
Extended School Year Program for 2013: 4 week programs : July 8 – August 2
5 week programs : July 8 – August 9
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BE SUNWISE
The sun is a beautiful thing
especially after the long snowy
winter we had this year.
However, too much sun can be
dangerous. Overexposure to the
sun and its ultraviolet (UV)
radiation can cause painful sunburn.
It can also cause more serious health problems such
as skin cancer, premature aging of the skin,
cataracts and other eye damage. It is important
that all children protect their skin from sun
exposure.
By following some simple steps you can enjoy your
time in the sun while protecting your skin from over
exposure:
Limit Time in the Midday Sun
Seek Shade- Stay under cover to protect yourself
from the sun. Remember the shadow rule: “Watch
your shadow-No Shadow, Seek Shade!”
Always Use Sunscreen- Apply a sunscreen with a
Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 30 liberally
on all exposed skin. Reapply lotion every 2-3 hours
when working or playing outdoors
Swimmers Ear is a common ear infection that occurs
frequently in the summer. It is caused by water
getting trapped in the ear canal, which then allows
bacteria to grow and multiply. The infection can
spread and may become extremely painful to touch.
Water usually runs in and out of the ear without any
difficulty. However, sometimes the water may cause
some of the protective wax to wash away. The water
then remains in the ear canal providing a breeding
ground for the bacteria. Knowing the signs and
symptoms can help you decide when it is time to call
your health care provider.
Wear A Hat & Cover Up- - A hat with a wide brim
offers good protection for your eyes, ears, face and
neck. Wear loose-fitting clothing to prevent
overheating.
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Wear Sunglasses- You should wear sunglasses that
provide 99%-100% UVA and UVB protection to
prevent eye damage.
Watch the UV Index- The UV Index provides
important information to help you plan your outdoor
activities to prevent overexposure to the sun.
Drink Water – Drink plenty of water to keep
hydrated. Soda, juice and Gatorade have many other
ingredients that can be dehydrating. Free water is
best.
Wishing you A Healthy and Safe Summer! Mrs. Weissauer _________________________________________________
Writing Award!
Congratulations to Rishbah Nair (pictured),
Brendan Buchner, Marco Buschauer, Mark
Platanov, Skye Wellington, and Sri Palla from 2nd
grade for their writing awards from the Milford
Young Women's Club. _________________________________________________
Teacher, Parent & Para of the Year!
Ms. Fitzsimmons, Mrs. Nethercott and Ms. Girardi
Congrats Again!!! _________________________________________________
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BOOK FAIR THANKS! On behalf of myself and Malinda, we wanted to say
thank you to all who came out and volunteered at the
BOGO book fair! Total sales were $5,630 and the
PTA will get 10% of those sales in Scholastic
Dollars…not too bad for 2 ½ days! I wanted to give
an extra thanks to Malinda Childs who was able to be
at the book fair all day for the three days!
Also, Scholastic gave us 10
posters to raffle off for
the “All for Books”
program. Any student
that brought in $1 was
able to enter their name in a
raffle to win a poster. With the
money collected, we were able to purchase over
$100 in books that will be donated to the
Mathewson Library in Halle Root’s name.
Thanks again and I hope that I will see you at the
Mathewson October 2013 Book Fair!
Sandra Rodriguez
Book Fair Co-Chair _________________________________________________
GRADE 1 SAFETY DAY Officer Garon DelMonte and Officer Pat Taylor
accompanied by his K-9 Noble came to visit on June
7th. Officer DelMonte talked to the children about
knowing who is a trusted adult, identifying a police
officer, bike safety and the importance of wearing a
helmet, and calling 9-1-1. Officer Taylor and Noble
talked to us about why a police officer would have a
K-9 and showed us some really cool "tricks" that
Noble can do. It was a fun morning!
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Room 23 Letter Writers The kids in Room 23 learned about letter writing.
They wrote to their favorite authors and are now
starting to get letters back! Here the kids from
Room 23 show off their letters!
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Canevari Crew News What an exciting end of the year it has been for the
Canevari Crew! If you remember last month, we
were hatching chicks and are happy to report that
we hatched 7! They are returned to their farm at
Rivercrest.
I personally just wanted to say how incredibly proud
I am of the first graders in Room 30. They have
worked so hard and have come so far over the last
year. They just finished their end of year
performance of "Mushroom in the Rain" and did a
fantastic job! I will miss you terribly, but wish you
all the best in second grade, where you will continue
to shine! Love, Mrs. Canevari
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2013-14 Class Placement Assignments Once again all students will receive their 2013-14
class assignments electronically through
PowerSchool*. You will be able to log on to
PowerSchool beginning August 14th for elementary
school assignments, August 15th for middle school
assignments, and August 16th for high school
assignments.
When you sign on to PowerSchool in August to view
your child’s placement you will:
1. Acceptable Use Policy and Regulations
(AUP)– First need to read and either agree or
disagree with the provisions of the district’s
Acceptable Use Policy and Regulations (AUP).
Disagreeing with the AUP will not affect your
ability to view the placement information. It will
however prevent your child from using district
technology such as email and Internet access.
2. Emergency Contact information – You will
then need to update your Emergency Contact
information.
3. Parent Student Handbook Acknowledgment
– Lastly you will have to complete the 2013-14
Parent Student Handbook Acknowledgement of
Receipt. It will ask you to acknowledge receipt of
the online version of the Parent Student
Handbook, Authorization of Photograph and also
On Campus Recruitment (for High School
students only). Then you will be able to view your
child’s class placement information.
If you wish to review the Acceptable Use Policies
and Regulations and/or Parent Student Handbook in
advance you can read them online at
www.milforded.org.
Please be reminded that the first day of school will
be Wednesday, August 28, 2013 which will be a
full day of school. Lunch will be available beginning
on the first day of school. Opening and dismissal
times will be posted on www.milforded.org and bus
routes will be published in the New Haven Register,
Connecticut Post, the Milford Mirror and on
www.milforded.org prior to the opening of school.
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Thank you in advance for your support and
cooperation - Michael Cummings, Assistant
Superintendent
*If you do not have access to email or online
notification please call (203) 783-3446. We will
arrange an alternate means of providing you with
class placement information.
______________________________________ Statement of Compliance: In compliance with Title VI, Title IX and Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Milford Public School system does
not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin,
age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability in
establishing and implementing hiring and employment practices
and establishing and providing school activities and educational
programs.
The Title VI and Title IX Coordinator and Compliance Officer is
Clifford Bugyi. The Section 504 Compliance Officer is Susan
Kelleher. They may be contacted by mail at the Milford Public
Schools, 70 West River Street, Milford, CT 06460 or by phone at
(203) 783-3400. Questions, concerns or comments regarding
possible discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) should be made in person or in writing to the following:
Regarding Facilities: Philip G. Russell/Deputy Superintendent of
Operations; Regarding Employment: Wendy Kopazna/Director of
Human Resources; Regarding Programs: Susan Kelleher/Director
of Pupil Personnel Services
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A Note from the Monitor Crew…
Thank you for your timely submissions. This is the final edition of the Monitor the 2012-
2013 School Year! Have a safe and happy summer! We will see you in the fall!!