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Posted Date: 11/06/26 (03:00 PM)

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MKMS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 11/06/2026

UPCOMING, IMPORTANT DATES


  • 11/10- PTO Meeting- Media Center- 6pm - 8pm
  • 11/11- Board of Ed. Meeting- 7pm - 9pm
  • 11/13- PTO Bingo- Cafeteria- 5:30 pm-8:00 pm
  • 11/17- Professional Learning- 1:05pm Dismissal
  • 11/17- PTO Book Fair- Media Center- 8 am- 3 pm
  • 11/18- PTO Book Fair- Media Center- 8 am- 3 pm and 6 pm- 8 pm
  • 11/19- PTO Book Fair- Media Center- 8 am- 3 pm
  • 11/23- Picture Retake Day
  • 11/25- 1:05 Dismissal- Thanksgiving Break
  • 11/26- Thanksgiving Break- Schools Closed / Offices Closed
  • 11/27- Thanksgiving Break- Schools Closed / Offices Closed
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NOVEMBER, 2026

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

OUTSTANDING STUDENT OF THE MONTH

⭐ Tessa Mirabello ⭐

 
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Honorable Mentions

Jasmine Ambrose, Thomas Barahona, Isabella Bartolotta, A’maya Collazo, Malik Damdar, Gibson Doerr, Jillian Dwyer, Kinsley Francis, Kinsley Gabriel, Nahir Garcia, Marvelous Ibukun, Aliza Kamran, Mason Le, Julia Machaj, Harper Martinchek, Peyton Martins, Riley McAfee, Mikayla Moreno, Maxwell Munafo, Samuel Munafo, Avery Nepal, James Paula Santos, Melody Rousseau, Ava Sadlosky, Arya Santiago Roman, Avery Savvis, Emma Spalla, Samarth Swain, Benedict Thomas , Angela Vacca, Romaisa Waseem, Max Wengell, Erin Grace Wood 
 

Congratulations to Cally Lamontagne!

One of the winners in the 2026 Waterfall Festival Chalk Walk Competition. Competing in the junior division (11-14 yr olds), Cally was challenged to fill a 4' x 4' pavement square, working strictly between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM during the festival. Each artwork was evaluated by judges from the Newington Art League, who scored each drawing on its originality, creativity, color, composition and overall execution. Cally created a colorful, eye-catching dragon image and won 1st place!
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💙 WEAR BLUE FOR WORLD DIABETES DAY! 💙


Let's come together as a school community to celebrate World Diabetes Day! 🌍

World Diabetes Day is officially recognized on Saturday, November 14th, but we are bringing the celebration to school a day early!
💙 Friday, November 13th, WEAR BLUE! 💙

Let's fill our school with blue to show our support, raise awareness, and recognize all those living with diabetes. Every shade of blue makes a difference!

Let's stand together, spread awareness, and show our school spirit!

PTO NEWS

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/bingo-night-226
Click on the flyer or here for the BINGO NIGHT LINK! 
 

The PTO is looking forward to a great year!

The PTO is looking for volunteers to help at events this year. If you are interested in getting involved please fill out the Volunteer Interest form here: https://forms.gle/cFwJbEhudbofAkzTA
 

8th Grade parents/guardians - help plan the 8th grade picnic and end of year activities! Sign up here: https://forms.gle/7qUDQTfgHtL91Tas6
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- 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.
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Student Illness & Injury Reminder


Dear Families,

The Nurse’s Office would like to remind all families of our health and safety guidelines regarding student illness and injuries. Please review the following return‑to‑school policies carefully:
Illness Guidelines
  • Fever: Students may return once their temperature has remained 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, provided they are able to tolerate a regular diet.
  • Diarrhea: Students may return 24 hours after the last loose bowel movement, as long as they are eating normally.
Injury Guidelines 
For injuries requiring crutches, a walking boot, elevator access, or restrictions from gym/recess, a provider’s note is required. The note must clearly outline all necessary accommodations. Without this documentation, students will need to be dismissed for pickup.
We appreciate your partnership in keeping our school community healthy and safe. For any questions, please contact the Nurse’s Office at 860-666-5418 ext. 1 or email us at mknurses@npsct.org.

Warm regards, 
Martin Kellogg School Nurses

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Dana Collins
School Nurse
Martin Kellogg Middle School
Fax : 860-667-5925
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School Based Health Center

Hello Families, 

Please review the attached flyer regarding the School Based Health Center located at Newington High School. We are very happy to offer health services to all in need. Thank you and stay healthy! 
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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.
 

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
 
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SCHOOL HOURS


Martin Kellogg and John Wallace Middle Schools
2026 - 2027

Regular School Day
8:05am to 2:55pm

Professional Learning/Early Release (Yellow) Schedule
8:05am to 1:05pm

Conference Early Release (Yellow) Schedule
8:05am to 1:05pm

Two-Hour Delay Schedule
10:05am to 2:55pm
MARTIN KELLOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL
MARTIN KELLOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL
Office Email: MKOffice@npsct.org
Principal Email: jlambert@npsct.org
Location: 155 Harding Avenue, Newington, CT
Phone: 860-666-5418
Fax: 860-667-5925
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