MKMS Weekly Newsletter 10/3/25

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MKMS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 10/3/25

MKMS OCTOBER IMPORTANT DATES

10/6 - School Picture Day

10/7 - Early Release - 1:05 PM

10/13 - Indigenous Peoples' Day - Schools and Offices Closed

10/15 - Board of Education Meeting - 7:00 - 9:00 PM

10/20 - Diwali - Schools Closed/Offices Open

10/28 - Early Release - 1:05 PM

10/29 - Board of Education Meeting - 7:00-9:00 PM

ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY

A Friendly Reminder About Smartwatches and Our Electronic Device Policy

Dear Newington Families,

As we work to promote an optimal learning environment, we want to provide a helpful reminder regarding the district’s policy on personal electronic devices. While the Newington Board of Education recognizes the value of students having these devices, it is also aware of the potential disruption they can cause in school.

We have seen a growing number of students using smartwatches during the school day. Please be aware that under the district policy, smartwatches are defined as "Personal technological devices" and are subject to the same rules as cell phones.

Our policy states that during instructional time, devices such as smartwatches must be turned off or on silent and kept out of sight unless a staff member grants authorization. The use of these devices must not interfere with instructional time or student engagement. Unauthorized use serves as a distraction and can disrupt the learning environment for all students.

We appreciate your partnership in reinforcing these rules at home. Thank you for helping us maintain a focused and productive academic setting for your children.

NEWINGTON WATERFALL FESTIVAL

MKMS student Sarah Lakha came in 1st in the Juniors age group at the Chalk Walk at the Newington Waterfall festival. Congratulations Sarah!

SCHOOL PICTURE DAY

MKMS School Picture Day will be held on Monday, October 6th. Please click here for more information.

SPIRIT DAY

SCHOOL INFORMATION

MORNING ARRIVAL PROCEDURES

MAIN OFFICE/VISITOR PROCEDURES

Visitors: All visitors are required to use our our service window to take care of a good deal of school business items (dropping of and picking up forms, lunches, dismissals, etc.) We are also asking you please limit early dismissals or late arrivals for essential reasons only. Due to our own dismissal procedures, we are unable to dismiss your child between 2:30 and 2:55. Please pick up your child prior to 2:30 if they have an afternoon appointment. For early dismissal, please email mkoffice@npsct.org or call (860) 666-5418, prior to picking up your child(ren).

Any visitors that need to enter our building will be required to provide identification, undergo background check through our visitor management system, and wear a visitor's badge during their visit. Thank you in advance for your cooperation with our security protocols.

IMPORTANT MESSGAGE FROM NHS ATHLETICS

Important message for any middle school students interested in attending Newington High School Football games:

Any middle school student must be accompanied by an adult in order to purchase a ticket and enter the facility for any future Newington Football game. Midde school students who are not with a parent, will be required to leave the premises.

As a reminder, there are no backpacks allowed in the facility and there is a no re-entry policy.

We greatly appreciate the support of all of our fans who come to watch the games and support the student athletes who spend many hours preparing for the events and look forward to your continued support

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