MKMS Newsletter

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 2:20 and 2:55. Please pick up your child prior to 2:20 if they have an afternoon appointment. For early dismissal, please use this link to access our early dismissal form 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.

When your student(s) are absent from school, ParentSquare will send you a notification in regards to the absence. Parents and Guardians who receive Attendance Notices on their app or the ParentSquare website and can then submit notes back to the school. Click “Send Note to School,” enter the reason for the absence and click “Submit.” You only have the ability to submit a note AFTER your student has been marked absent. You have 10 days to submit the note through www.parentsquare.com or through the app. PLEASE DO NOT SEND A MESSAGE TO YOUR STUDENT'S TEACHERS. 

If you need to contact our school office for any reason, other than attendance, please contact us at mkoffice@npsct.org or call 860-666-5418. Please use ParentSquare to report absences and/or tardies ONLY.

Welcome back to another wonderful school year! It is such a joy to see our hallways and classrooms buzzing with excitement again.

As we all settle into our new routines, we would like to share a friendly reminder about our morning drop-off procedures to ensure that every student starts their day safely. Our school security officer has asked us to remind families that student drop-off should only take place alongside the designated curb.  Letting children out in the middle of the parking lot or driveway creates a significant safety hazard, as they must navigate through a high volume of moving cars and buses. Your partnership is crucial in keeping our campus safe for everyone.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us ensure a smooth and secure arrival for all our students!

Newington Public Schools uses ParentSquare for district and school communication, primarily with email, text and app notifications. ParentSquare automatically generates an account for each parent, using their preferred email address and phone number on file with your student’s school. We encourage parents to access their accounts so they can download the mobile app and update their preferences on when and how they are notified.

In addition to routine information, the notification system will also be used to notify you when your child is marked absent from school. Emergency broadcasts will be sent to the primary phone number and all guardian contact numbers. For more information, visit www.bit.ly/NPSparentsquare.

Dear Families,

 

As we start the new school year, we kindly want to remind everyone of our health and safety guidelines regarding student illness and injuries. Please review the following return-to-school policies:

·  Illness Guidelines: Fever: Students may return when their temperature is below 100.0°F for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication (e.g., Tylenol, ibuprofen).

· Vomiting: Students may return 24 hours after vomiting has stopped, as long as they are able to tolerate a regular diet.

· Diarrhea: Students may return 24 hours after the last loose bowel movement, provided they are eating normally.

For injuries that require crutches, walking boot, elevator use, no participation in gym/recess etc., it is required that we have a provider’s note listing all required accommodations. If we do not receive a note explaining the details for the student, they will be asked to be picked up for dismissal.

Thank you for everything that you do to keep our students healthy! If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact us at 860-666-5418 (ext. 1) or we can be emailed at mknurses@npsct.org

Thank you and all the best,

Martin Kellogg Nurses

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School Nurse

Martin Kellogg Middle School

Phone : 860-666-5418 ext. 1

Fax : 860-667-5925

2026-2027 Meal Pricing:

Lunch:

NHS - $3.75

Middle Schools - $3.75

Elementary Schools - $3.25

Eligible Reduced Students - FREE

Eligible Free Students - FREE 

Breakfast:

All Schools - FREE

Breakfast will be served in the cafeteria beginning at 7:50am.

Are you looking for a rewarding way to support our students and be an active part of our vibrant school community? We are currently seeking enthusiastic, positive individuals to join us for the school year in two key roles:

Both positions run Monday through Friday, approximately 7:55 AM to 2:55 PM.

If you love working with kids and want to help us create a warm, safe, and supportive environment, we would love to have you on board!

Give our main office a call first at 860-666-5418, ext. 2302 to speak with our staff, learn more about these assignments, and get started on your application.

We look forward to a fantastic school year together—thank you for partnering with us to make our school the best it can be!

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MARTIN KELLOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL

Office Email: MKOffice@npsct.org

Principal Email: jlambert@npsct.org

Website: https://mk.npsct.org