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Posted Date: 09/11/26 (03:00 PM)

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MKMS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 09/11/2026

September 2026, IMPORTANT DATES

9/15- Professional Learning- 1:05pm Dismissal
9/21- Yom Kippur- Schools Closed / Offices Open
9/23- 5th Grade (Leavitt HR)- Ropes Field Trip- 9am - 1:30pm
9/23- Board of Ed. Meeting- 7pm - 9pm

YEARLY UPDATE FORM 2026-2027

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Please complete the NPS Yearly Update Form by submitting one form for each child you have attending Newington Public Schools.

To access the form, log into the PowerSchool website with your parent account, (do not log in with your child's student account), click Forms in the left menu, then [NPS]Yearly Update Form. You must submit this form even if you have no changes. You can also complete this form in the PowerSchool app on a mobile device by clicking More in the bottom right corner then Forms, then [NPS]Yearly Update Form.

If you cannot log into your account, please use the forgot password link on the login screen. If you do not have a parent account, please contact the office of your child's school to request the parent account creation letter.

Sincerely,

Newington Public Schools

NHS Football Spectators Policy

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. Middle 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.

- Early Release Form -

For the convenience of our parents and school community we have added an early release form to Parent Square. This form will help ensure a safe and smooth dismissal process.

This form can be found under "links" on Parent Square or HERE!

Thank you for your participation.

LATE BUS

Each student riding the late bus will receive a late bus pass, assigned by a staff member. The late bus pass assigned to the student will indicate which stop they will be dropped off at from the list provided below only.

Please see below for the Late Bus Runs, beginning 09/08/2026.

STUDENT ILLNESS REMINDER

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

Dana Collins

School Nurse

Martin Kellogg Middle School

155 Harding Ave

Newington, CT 06111

Phone : 860-666-5418 ext. 1

Fax : 860-667-5925

dcollins@npsct.org

IMPORTANT FOOD SERVICES INFORMATION

Pricing & Meal Prepayment

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.

Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day!

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:

Hall Monitors: Be a friendly, welcoming face in our hallways! Responsibilities include greeting students, encouraging positive behavior during transitions, and helping supervise recess and lunch waves.

Permanent Building Substitutes: Help keep our classrooms running smoothly! Building subs report each day following the regular school schedule to provide reliable classroom coverage wherever needed.

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!

How to Apply:

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!

Jason S. Lambert

Principal

Martin Kellogg Middle School

155 Harding Ave.

Newington, CT 06111

(860) 666-5418 ext. 2302