Elizabeth Green Elementary School
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It is hard to believe that September is almost over. Time is flying by. We have been involved in so many great activities. Our field trips are starting up and the kids are having a wonderful time experiencing new learning activities. We are looking forward to all of the great activities that we are planning for your children.
As we enter October, we have a couple holidays coming up. Our first one will be on Thursday as we celebrate Yom Kippur. These days are a great opportunity to relax and to learn a little more about what the holiday means.
As we progress through the year, always know that we are here to help you. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call or message the teacher. You can also contact me.
Have a wonderful weekend!
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This week, we had a painting company come out and paint up our blacktop. There are lines for the basketball net and ball shoot. We have 3 new 4-square boxes, 3 hopscotch boards, and 2 sets of cornhole. They will be coming back to put a sensory path in the center. The kids had a great time trying the new activities. |
Mrs. Serrano, Newington's Teacher of the Year, has moved onto the final stage of the selection process for the 2026 Connecticut Teacher of the Year! A site visit will be held at E. Green on Monday, September 29th, where students, parents, colleagues, and administration will participate in focus groups to speak on her behalf. She will also be observed teaching on that day.
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With Rosh Hashanah being this week and Yom Kippur next week, we are entering a time that is important to our Jewish community.
Here are a few resources that explain these holidays. Thank you to Becky Tubbs for putting these together.
Here are a couple of websites for some popular Jewish Recipes:
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On Friday, October 10, the Newington Fire Department will bring one of their fire engines to school for our Pre-K, K, and 1st Graders. They will learn a little bit about fire safety and the work that our fire department does. They will also be able to climb in the engine to see what it is like. |
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Each morning, we offer breakfast to our students. If a student would like breakfast, they are able to walk to the cafe and pick up a grab-n-go breakfast bag. Breakfast is $2 in most cases. If you do not want your child to get breakfast because they are eating at home, please send a note to your child's teacher.
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.
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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. |
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We have run into a small issue at dismissal. If you are picking up a student and are in the drive up line, please do not get out of your car to get your child. This holds up the line. We try to load 3-5 cars at a time. Once they are loaded, they drive off and the line can move up. Exiting your car to yell to your child slows the process down for everyone. Thanks for your help with this. |
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September 27: Lizzie appearing at the Waterfall Festival between 10-3.
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September 30: Early Release Day
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October 2: Yom Kippur - No School
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October 7: Early Release Day
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October 8: EG PTO Meeting - 6:30 in the Media Center
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October 10: Fire Engine Visit - Pre K, K, and 1st
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October 13: Indigenous Peoples' Day - No School
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October 15: Picture Day
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October 20: Diwali - No School
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October 24: Gr. 2 Field Trip to Roaring Brook
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October 28: Early Release Day
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November 3: Gr. 4 In-Class Field Trip - The Children's Museum
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November 4: Election Day - Schools Closed
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November 7: Student Council Inauguration
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November 10: Gr. 4 In-Class Field Trip - The Children's Museum
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November 11: Early Release Day
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November 26: Early Release for Thanksgiving Break
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November 27 - 28: Thanksgiving Break
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World Tourism Day is Saturday, September 27th. Thank you goes out to S andra Pereira and Rebecca Tubbs for creating this presentation that shares a number of highlights from different countries around the world. |
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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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This is the last weekend for the PTO’s annual sponsorship drive. Sponsorships collected during the month of September will count towards each grade level's total participation percentage. The grade level with the highest percentage will win an ice cream party during the month of October. Donations may be made via Venmo to @EGreenPTO or by sending in the sponsorship form linked here.
Mark your calendars for our next family event. Pajama Family Yoga with Mrs. Inzero will take place in the gym on Friday 10/24 at 6pm.
Lizzie's Spirit Wear Closet is a place where families donate gently used E. Green apparel they may no longer need or want. It is a free "shop" where anyone may browse and take what they need at no cost. Lizzie's Spirit Wear Closet will be available at PTO sponsored events throughout the year. Please email egreenpto@gmail.com to donate your gently used spirit wear items.
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!
Elizabeth Green PTO
30 Thomas Street
Newington, CT 06111
860-666-3394
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The EG PTO is partnering with Villari's Martial Arts Center to offer an After School Karate Program for our Grades 1 to 4 students. The program will focus on the values of Respect, Self-Control, and Self-Discipline. The program is $49 for four weeks of one class per week, held in our gym. All proceeds are donated directly to the PTO. If interested, please fill out an application and send it into the PTO. Flyers will go home next week. |
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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. |
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. |
You can make changes to your child's dismissal by clicking the More Links Tab in ParentSquare. Here is the direct dismissal link. |
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. |
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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K-12 students in Connecticut have the opportunity to enter the Competition and be awarded a scholarship of up to $20,000 to help pay for their future education! Dream Big! is brought to you by the Connecticut State Treasurer’s Office as Trustee of the Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET).
This year, we will be awarding $350,000 in CHET 529 College Savings Plan – Direct Plan (“CHET 529 Direct Plan”) account contributions to over 250 students in grades K-12 and technology prizes to schools. For the winning students, we will be awarding:
• Three prizes of $20,000
• 24 prizes of $5,000
• 240 prizes of $500
To enter, students are asked to answer a question by submitting a drawing or painting, essay, or video. Younger students will be asked to answer a question focusing on their future plans or a time they were inspired to do good, and older students will be asked about an experience or person that has impacted them and how that will influence their future goals.
Submissions must be uploaded by 11:59 p.m. on November 5. There is no cost to enter. For program details, rules and the entry process, visit this site.
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