Our 2nd graders presented their projects to their parents yesterday in their Expert Museum. The students did a fantastic job researching and creating their displays.

We recently completed our Reading Challenge. Thank you goes to Ms. Carlson for all her hard work in checking the students forms and setting up the prizes. Our students did a great job with their reading.

What a day we had today! The weather was great and the kids had a fabulous time taking part in all of the activities. Thanks goes out to Mr. Fuller for all of his hard work in setting this up. Thank you also goes to Kristen Steigmaier for setting up our parent volunteers who did a wonderful job helping us out.

This week, we had some former students come down from the middle school to help at recess with our K and 1st grade students. For their Bronze Award, they promoted sensory play for our younger students. Our students had a wonderful time working with them.

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 - Joshua Grimm, Brinleigh Cop, and Miguel Pilarte

Kindergarten - Noah Abraham, Christopher Cuas, Rayne Lusa, and Valentim Ramos De Andrade

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

First Grade - Jainae Samuels, John Lamenzo, and Gavin Bondoc

Second Grade - Aubree House, Hadiya Khan, and Elijah Arno

Third Grade - Genevieve Read, Jasmine Nguyen, and Lawrence Rodriguez

Fourth Grade - Samuel Munafo, Nolan Robinson, and Amalese Brooks

Our Outstanding Student of the Month is Amalese Brooks. Congratulations to everyone!

To build excitement as we head towards summer break, we have developed an ABC Countdown to Summer Calendar. Please see what the daily theme is. Some are dress up days and some are set for activities to take place.

We have seen success with keeping the Chromebooks in the classroom each night. There has been a huge decline in breakage and the Chromebooks are always charged for the work we are doing.

This summer, all Chromebooks will be kept at E. Green and will be moved to your child's new teacher for the start of the year.

For the 15th year, Newington Public Schools is being recognized as one of the best communities for Music Education. Please see the announcements below.

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.