MKMS Weekly Newsletter 10/17/25

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MKMS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 10/17/25

MKMS OCTOBER IMPORTANT DATES

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

MARTY'S MINUTE

MKMS KINDNESS RECOGNITION

In an effort to recognize acts of kindness here at MKMS, students and teachers can fill out kindness circles if they witness an act of kindness from a student. Each month we will choose two kindness circles. Here are the winners for September. Congratulations!

BAND DAY EVENT

MKMS music students participated in our annual "Band Day Event" where 7th and 8th grade Symphonic Band members play with the NHS High School Marching Band at a football game.

Students from MKMS played the National Anthem and other pep tunes in the stands with the high school band, and then played the NHS Fight Song on the field during half time!

After half time, students were treated to hot chocolate and cookies from the NHS Music Boosters.

8TH GRADE PARENTS

E.C. Goodwin Presentation

A representative from E.C. Goodwin Technical High School will be at Martin Kellogg on Thursday, October 23rd during REACH. Grade 8 students interested in learning more about the programs and opportunities offered at E.C. Goodwin are asked to sign up in their homeroom. Interested students will be issued a pass to attend the presentation. E.C. Goodwin Technical High School will also be holding an Open House on November 6th @ 5:00pm on their campus located at 735 Slater Road, New Britain, CT 06053 for any interested grade 8 students and families.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR

The book fair is coming and volunteers are needed! Please click here to sign up for a time to help out. Volunteers are needed from October 28th - 30th. All volunteers will receive a gift certificate to be used at the fair. Thank you for your support.

MKMS DRAMA CLUB 2025-2026 IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students,

We are excited to begin another year of our drama program and look forward to the creativity, talent, and energy our students will bring to the stage. Each year, this program continues to grow in popularity, and we are grateful for the enthusiasm and support from our school community.

Because of this growth, we are making an adjustment to how our program will run this year. While in the past we have been able to include most every student who auditioned, the number of interested participants has now reached a point where we cannot reasonably support such a large cast. In order to maintain the high quality of our productions and to ensure that students have meaningful opportunities to learn and perform, we will be limiting the number of students selected for this year’s show.

Students will audition for roles, and casting decisions will be made with great care, considering the needs of the production and the strengths of each performer. Our goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where students can challenge themselves, grow as performers, and contribute to a strong and memorable performance.

We know this change may feel different from past years, but we believe it is in the best interest of both the students and the program. By managing the size of the cast, we can provide more focused instruction, stronger performance opportunities, and a more enjoyable experience for all involved.

Thank you for your understanding and support. We are eager to begin this journey and can’t wait to see the talent our students bring to auditions.

For Drama Club FAQs please click here.

Sincerely,

Olivia Johnson

Drama Club Director

ojohnson@npsct.org

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 THANKSGIVING DAY TURKEY TROT

NEWINGTON CHILDRENS THEATER

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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