MKMS Weekly Newsletter 10/24/25

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MKMS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 10/24/25

MKMS OCTOBER/NOVEMBER IMPORTANT DATES

10/28 - Early Release - 1:05 PM

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

11/4 - Election Day - Schools Closed/Offices Open

11/11 - Early Release - 1:05 PM

11/11 - PTO Meeting - 6:00 PM

11/17 - School Picture Retake Day

11/26 - Early Release - 1:05 PM

11/27 - 11/28 - Thanksgiving Break - Schools and Offices Closed

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.

SPIRIT DAY

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES FOR SALE

Troop 10547 will be at Martin Kellogg selling cookies on Election Day, Tuesday November 4th, from 9 - 3 PM. We can take cash or Venmo. Cookies are $6 a box. We will have boxes of the brand new cookie debuting this year. We greatly appreciate every box sold to help our troop participate in fun and educational activities, earn badges, and provide community service.

8th GRADE PARENTS

A representative from Glastonbury’s AgriScience & Technology Education Center will be at Martin Kellogg on Monday, November 10th during REACH. Grade 8 students interested in learning more about the programs and opportunities offered are asked to sign up in their homeroom. Interested students will be issued a pass to attend the presentation. Glastonbury’s AgriScience & Technology Education Center will also be holding an Open House on November 19th @ 6:00pm at Glastonbury High School located at 330 Hubbard Street, Glastonbury, CT for any interested grade 8 students and families.

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.

BUS DRIVERS WANTED

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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