June 12, 2026 - Family Newsletter

Posted Date: 06/12/26 (04:00 PM)

Elizabeth Green Elementary School

June 12, 2026

T-Minus 6 Days To Go!

6 days until we head off for our summer breaks. It has been a wonderful year and we are very lucky to have worked with your kids. Next week, we will have a number of final activities with our students and then wrap the year up with an early dismissal on Monday, June 22.

Progress Reports will open on Monday, June 22 at 4 PM. Information on next year will be sent home in mid August. Please make sure you update your PowerSchool accounts this summer so that you get all the messages for next year. This is also a good time to update your emergency contacts and phone numbers

Have a wonderful weekend.

Mr. Doran

The EG Newsletter

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A Glimpse of our week!

Celebration of Learning

This week, we had our Celebration of Learning where we honored students for the outstanding work they are doing. Here are a few photos from the event. At the ceremony, Dr. Brummett announced that Sandra Pereira was named the Paraeducator of the Year for Newington Public Schools. Congratulations goes out to our students and Sandra!

4th Grade Picnic

Our 4th graders were able to enjoy a beautiful day for their picnic. They spent most of the day at Churchill Park enjoying games and activities. They had a wonderful time. Thank you goes out to Kristen Stegmaier for setting up this wonderful event and Taylor Fuller for keeping the kids so engaged in the activities.

Artist Spotlight - June

This month, we showcase 5 of our young artists. Congratulations goes out to:

Grade 1: Mila Tufano

Grade 4: Aarav Aryal, Rayden Likaj, Julia Machaj, and Brent Dale Layus

Upcoming Events

June 19: NHS Senior Walk at EG
June 22: 4th Grade's Final Walk
June 22: Last Day of School! Early Dismissal

Calendar Reminder

Reminder: Our last day of school is now Monday, June 22nd. This will be an early dismissal day. June 17th is now a full day of school.

Countdown to Summer

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.

Things to Know

Chromebooks and Summer Vacation

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.

4th graders will bring their Chromebooks home for the summer as they will need them next year when they move to MKMS.

Food Safety Day

Here is a presentation from Sandra Pereira on Food Safety Day. (June 7, 2026)

Newington - One of the Best Communities for Music Education

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

Accepting Ace - Mrs. Serrano's New Book!

My third book, Accepting Ace is now available for purchase on Amazon! Join Ace and his fearless friends as they show us how simple acts of inclusion and friendship can bridge any gap. I am honored to have written a book focussing on a student with autism. I feel a deep sense of pride in this work and hope it serves as a meaningful tool for building empathy and acceptance for all.

https://a.co/d/0id2dVS0

Elizabeth Green PTO

The MKMS PAC has one more yard sign available for purchase for current fourth graders. The cost is $25 and proceeds will go to the MKMS PAC.

Please reach out to bfigueiredo@npsct.org if interested.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.