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August 29, 2025 - Family Newsletter

Posted Date: 08/29/25 (04:00 PM)
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Lizzie

Elizabeth Green Elementary School

August 29, 2025
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Our year is off and running!

What a great start to the school year! We had a wonderful time meeting our new students. We started building relationships that will lead to some great success this year. We are looking forward to building upon this fantastic start to the year.

We had our first fire drill today. The kids were attentive to the safety directions and vacated the building in a quick way. We will continue our safety drills each month.

I hope you have a wonderful long weekend!
 
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The EG Newsletter

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A Glimpse of our week!

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Snacks

Reminder to send in a nut-free snack with your child each day. Our days are long and the kids do get hungry either before or after lunch. We have set a snack time into each teachers' schedule to make sure the kids have time to eat something if they are hungry. Our nurse will not be providing snacks this year.
 

New Dismissal Procedure

There will be one change this year at dismissal. Parents will no longer have to sign their child(ren) out at the front door at the end of the day. In the past, students who were from out of district or were assigned a bus and the parent removed them from it, would have to be signed out at the door. You will still walk up to the front door to get your child and we will bring them out to you but you will not have to sign a sheet to take your child.
 
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Chromebooks will stay in school

We will keep your child's Chromebook in school each night. We will charge it and make sure it is ready for the next day. This will help to minimize the number of times that they have been forgotten at home and possible damage. Please send your charger in so that we can plug it in each night. We recommend that you still buy insurance for the device. If it is damaged at school by your child, you will still be responsible for it.
 

Upcoming Events

  • September 1: Labor Day - No School
  • September 2: PTO Meeting 6:30 PM in the Media Center.
  • September 5: Bus Evacuation Drill
  • September 12: PTO Back to School Bash - 5:30-7
  • September 16: Early Release Day
  • September 18: Open House
  • September 23: Rosh Hashanah - No School
  • September 27: Lizzie appearing at the Waterfall Festival between 10-3.
  • September 30: Early Release Day
  • October 2: Yom Kippur - No School
  • October 7: Early Release Day
  • October 13: Indegenous Peoples' Day - No School
  • October 15: Picture Day
  • October 20: Diwali - No School
  • October 28: Early Release Day
 
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Things to Know

 

EG is a Title 1 School

Our school receives federal funds through the Title I grant. These are supplemental funds, which means they are used to provide additional resources to support identified students in achieving academic success in reading and/or math. Teachers communicate with parents/guardians of students who receive reading or math intervention and share progress throughout the year.  We also collaborate with parents and families and seek feedback to improve services. 

Parents/guardians also have the right to request information about your child’s teachers’ and paraprofessionals’ professional qualifications. All teachers at our school have been certified by the state of Connecticut as highly qualified. In addition, all staff members continue learning through professional development activities and are evaluated each year to make sure their teaching skills remain at the highest possible level. Furthermore, we will provide timely notice if a student has been assigned or has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks by a teacher who does not meet applicable State certification or licensure requirements.
 
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Elizabeth Green PTO

Our first PTO meeting will be Tuesday, September 2nd at 6:30 PM in the Media Center. Childcare will be provided. If you are unable to attend in person you may join via Google Meet. 

Spirit Wear is currently 25% off with free shipping on orders over $75. Grab your gear here!

The PTO is sponsoring the Back to School Bash on Friday, September 12th at 5:30. There will be music, popcorn, and Rita's. Pizza will be sold for a $1 a slice. Come and enjoy a fun-filled night!

Please make sure you are following the PTO on Parent Square and on Facebook to receive the latest updates and information.

Click here to see the Calendar of Events for the whole year!
 

Recess

Reminder: Our goal is to get outside each day for recess. As long as it is not too wet or cold, we will be going our each day. Please make sure your child dresses appropriately for the weather. Coats are needed when it starts to get colder. Thanks.
 

Lost and Found

Once again, we will have a Lost and Found rack in the cafeteria and can be accessed by all students during their lunch wave. Please remind your child to check the rack if they come home without an item of clothing. If you have any questions, please email bfigueiredo@npsct.org.
 

Changes to your child's dismissal

You can make changes to your child's dismissal by clicking the More Links Tab in ParentSquare. Here is the direct dismissal link.
 

Cafeteria Information

Universal free lunch is no longer available to all students. Families are encouraged to complete an application to determine eligibility for Free and/or Reduced Lunch. Applications can be completed on-line here. Otherwise, the cost for school lunch is $3.25 at the elementary level. Parents/Guardians may apply funds to your child’s account either online or by sending a check/cash. Checks should be made out to Newington School Cafeterias. 

Breakfast is available for $2 per day also.
 

Classroom Snacks/Celebrations

All classrooms are peanut/tree nut free. A snack containing peanut/tree nut may not be eaten in the classroom. At lunch, the cafeteria has designated tables for students with peanut/tree nut allergies. Parents of children with these allergies may opt to have your child sit at this table/s. Birthdays may be acknowledged with non-food items such as stickers, pencils, or other non-food items. Food is not accepted for birthday celebrations.
 

Community Events

Advertisement for Newington Public Schools bus drivers, featuring yellow school buses.

Bus Drivers Wanted!

Newington is looking for bus drivers. Please check the flyer if you are interested or know someone who is. Thank you.
 
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College Funding Strategy Night - Virtual

Barnum Financial Group will be hosting a college funding workshop for Newington Families at 7pm virtually. Topics that will be covered are: Need Based Aid Information, FAFSA vs CSS Profile, Tuition Discounting, Minimizing Student Loans and more.  Parents/Guardians need to register in advance  (click here to register).

September 16 - 7PM