Greetings,
It’s hard to believe it’s already October. I was talking with Taylor Friedman in the main office last week about how quickly time passes in a school. From morning to afternoon bell and from the first day of school in August to the last in June, there’s A LOT happening. It’s not uncommon to wake up in November wondering what happened to the last three months. It’s especially hard to believe that we are already welcoming April Ellis (Grade 2) and Jess Kondratowicz (Grade 1) back from their maternity leaves. We are so excited for their return this week. They will be thrilled to see how well their classes were cared for during the first few weeks of school. Lauren Nichols and Kristina Smith will return to paraprofessional positions here in the building and both have promising careers in education. I can’t thank them enough!
As we embark on our second full month of school, please mark your calendars for the following events and activities:
Lots of upcoming field trips:
The arts inspire writing and creativity in 3rd through 5th-grade classes:
- 3/4 Trip to St. Gaudens
- Wednesday, October 5
- 5th Grade Hood Trips begin this month.
- 5H - October 12
- 5C - October 13
Some outdoor fun right here on our campus:
- Kindergarten Fire Safety Presentation with the Meriden and Plainfield Fire Departments - October 6
- 3/4 French’s Ledges Hike - October 13
Events & Meetings:
Thursday, October 6
- Picture Day - Thank you in advance to all the parent volunteers who have signed up to help out! Your assistance makes the day run much more smoothly!
- Early Release Day. Students are dismissed at 12:50 pm. Busses will arrive at their usual stops approximately 2 hours earlier than usual. Please plan accordingly.
October 7 through Monday, October 10
- 4-Day Holiday Weekend - NO School Friday or Monday
Tuesday, October 11
- PTA Parent Forum - 6 to 7:30 pm (Babysitting Available) This month’s topic is Bullying. Come prepared to learn about and discuss ways we can partner to help students navigate the world of friendships while respecting each others’ boundaries and uniqueness.
Wednesday, October 12
- Stone Soup - Students in Grades K through 4 will participate in the annual reading of Stone Soup and celebrate our harvest with some homemade soup of our own!
- School Board Meeting - Topics include the annual budgeting process and the FAST program.
Friday, October 21
- Fall Fun Day - older classes partner up with younger classes in this afternoon of school-wide fall games and crafts. Parent volunteers are welcome to join us. Please reach out to Jen Lizotte (jlizotte@plainfieldschool.org) if you are interested and available between 1 and 2:30 pm.
- First School Dance (7 pm to 9 pm) - Grades 6 to 8 - Sponsored by the 7th Grade Class.
Thursday & Friday, October 27 & 28
- Parent Teacher Conferences - Sign up coming soon! - Meet with your child’s teacher to learn about their academic strengths and growth.
Sunday, October 30
- PTA Trunk or Treat - Stay tuned for more details!
For a full list of upcoming events, please see the calendar below.
Audra
OCTOBER
4 K to 4 School Sing – 8am By Putnam Playground Signs – Parents/Guardians Welcome
6 Early Release – 12:45 pm – Staff Professional Development Day
6 Picture Day
6 Meriden Fire Department Visit Kindergarten – 8:30 AM
7 No School – Staff Professional Development Day
10 No School – Indigenous People’s Day
11 K to 4 School Sing – 8am By Putnam Playground Signs – Parents/Guardians Welcome
11 PTA Parent Forum 6:00 PM – Music Room – Babysitting Available
12 Stone Soup – Lower Grades
12 PES School Board Meeting, 5:30 pm – Music Room
13 Grades 3 & 4 French’s Ledges Hike (14th rain date)
17 4 Winds Training at Plainfield 8:30 am
17 Wellness Committee Meeting – 3:10 to 4:30 pm
18 K to 4 School Sing – 8am By Putnam Playground Signs – Parents/Guardians Welcome
20 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Meeting – 5:30 pm - Library
21 Mid-Term Progress Reports Sent Home
21 Fall Fun Day - All School Assembly
21 Middle School Dance (6th gr sponsor) – 7 to 9 pm
25 K to 4 School Sing – 8am By Putnam Playground Signs – Parents/Guardians Welcome
26 Professional Development Committee Meeting – 3:10 to 4:30 - Library
27 Early Release Day, Parent/Teacher Conferences (notify parents about lockdown drill)
28 Early Release Day, Parent/Teacher Conferences
30 PTA Sponsored Trunk or Treat – Times TBD
- Audra Bucklin