MKMS Weekly Newsletter 10/31/25

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MKMS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 10/31/25

NOVEMBER IMPORTANT DATES

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

MARTY'S MINUTE

PARTNERING FOR STUDENT SAFETY

Dear MKMS Families,

As part of our ongoing commitment to student wellness and safety, and as a follow-up to our recent newsletter notifications, I want to share information about an important assembly we held this week.

The brief presentation is titled "The Dangers of Edible Drugs". This assembly was facilitated by me (the building principal), our wellness staff, and our nursing staff. Our primary goal is to provide students with clear, age-appropriate information and practical safety tips to help them make healthy and informed choices.

The presentation focuses on awareness and prevention. Key topics will include:

Understanding Edibles: Defining what edibles are, specifically treats like candy, brownies, or gummies that can contain harmful drugs.
Identifying Risks: Discussing why they are dangerous, including how they are easy to mistake for normal treats and are often packaged to look like popular candies.
Staying Safe: Reviewing crucial safety tips, such as never eating food or candy from someone you don't know well and always reporting anything suspicious to a teacher or trusted adult.
Emergency Response: Reinforcing what to do in an emergency, such as calling 911 or an adult right away if someone looks sick, dizzy, or confused.

We have included a copy of the presentation link for your review (The Dangers of Edible Drugs). We encourage you to look it over and use this as an opportunity to speak with your student about making healthy choices and encouraging their friends to stay safe.

As always, please don't hesitate to contact the MKMS office at (860) 666-5418 ext. 2302 if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our students safe, healthy, and informed.

Sincerely,

Jason S. Lambert

MKMS Principal

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.

SPIRIT DAYS

MOVIE NIGHT

The NHS Career Academies Present: K-POP DEMON HUNTERS MOVIE NIGHT!

ALL AGES ARE WELCOME!

Join us for a showing of Netflix's breakout hit, K-Pop Demon Hunters!

Date: December 12, 2025

Time: Doors open at 6:15 PM (Movie starts at 7:00 PM)

Location: NHS Cafeteria

Tickets: $15 — includes the movie, snacks, a drink, and a raffle ticket - additional raffle tickets will be available for purchase. Anyone under 16 years old must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or babysitter, and all guests over the age of 5 will need a ticket.

Singing and dancing are encouraged.

Let’s all have an amazing time—don’t miss this chance to be part of the energy, bring your best moves, and help seal the Honmoon!

For planning purposes, registration is required!

For more info, reach out to Rachel Arnett, NHS Career Academy Counselor at rarnett@npsct.org.

BUS DRIVERS WANTED

NEWINGTON THANKSGIVING DAY TURKEY TROT

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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