We have two exciting stories to share about our students.

First, we have Sienna. Earlier in the year, I shared with you the CHET Dream Big Competition. Students could submit an application to CHET which is the Connecticut Higher Education Trust. This is an investment opportunity to save for after high school in your pursuit of a college or a trade school education. For her age group, Sienna submitted an illustrated essay to the given prompt. I am happy to share that Sienna was chosen as the Grand Prize Winner. Congratulations on your award!

Second, Brynn and Hadley stopped by NFD this past week to share some breakfast treats. Thank you for supporting our first responders!

A huge thank you to the parents and staff who served on the "We Are E. Green" night committee and took the time to create a table! We are so grateful for the opportunity to work with such a dedicated group. You brought your hard work and positive energy to each table and this truly made the night a success. It was wonderful to see the students and parents so engaged while exploring the various games and activities.

We are already looking forward to collaborating again next year! We will be starting the committee up again as soon as the new school year begins. Be on the look out for the signup sheet.

Participants: THANK YOU!

Each month, teachers nominate a student of the month. This student displays attributes of being kind, setting a good example for others, and is an active participant in their learning. We compile all the nominees and the staff vote on our Outstanding Student of the Month who is honored at an awards' presentation at Town Hall with Dr. Brummett.

We also recognize students in our Kindergarten and Pre K. They are our Shining Stars. These are our youngest students who are learning all about the expectations of Elizabeth Green Elementary School. In their short time with us, they have done a fabulous job completing their work, being classroom leaders, and having an overall outstanding attitude.

Here are our Shining Stars:

Pre K - Charlie Doherty, Karter Higgins, and Rose Pellowski

Kindergarten - Isabella Costa, Nina Rivas, and Aston Allen

Here are our nominees and our Outstanding Student of the Month:

First Grade - Alanah Henry-Golding, Conor Scarlett, Valeria Roman, and Liam Chau

Second Grade - Hailey Mason, Landon Luszcak, and Anthony LaBranche

Third Grade - Hazel Joseph, Muhammad Umair, and Martin Miranda-Pagan

Fourth Grade - Mason Harvey, Brent Dale Layus, and Nyla Jones-Ruiz

Our Outstanding Student of the Month is Nyla Jones-Ruiz. Congratulations to everyone!

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.

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. 

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.