MKMS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 11/13/2026
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- 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
- 12/2- 7th Grade Field Trip- Hartford Stage- 9:40-1:30
- 12/2- 5th Grade (Maslak) Field Trip - ALPS Ropes- 9-1:30
- 12/8- Professional Learning- 1:05 Dismissal
- 12/16- Board of Ed. Meeting- 7pm - 9pm
- 12/23- 1:05 Dismissal- Winter Break
- 12/24-1/1/27- Winter Break- Schools Closed
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Across Martin Kellogg Middle School, students and staff came together this November to honor the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans through schoolwide tributes, guest speakers, and classroom reflections.
Our observance began early on Friday, November 6, when eighth-grade students attended a Veterans Day Panel. On Wednesday, November 11, the entire school paused for a special Veterans Day recognition and tribute during our daily announcements, while seventh-grade students welcomed a guest speaker to hear firsthand about military service. Eighth graders also explored personal histories through the Voices from Veterans presentation, and students in Mrs. Sokolowski’s class examined veterans' stories while discussing meaningful ways to observe the holiday.
Throughout the building, grade-level teams and classrooms engaged in hands-on learning and expressions of gratitude; here are a few of the activities:
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5th Grade: Students watched an educational Veterans Day for Kids video, participated in classroom discussions, and wrote heartfelt thank-you letters to veterans—including personalized letters from Mrs. Stumpo and Mrs. Gray’s students to Mr. Corriveau, Aiden Corriveau, and Mr. Ken Bell.
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6th Grade: Students in Mrs. V.’s class deepened their understanding of national holidays by comparing and contrasting Veterans Day and Memorial Day.
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Classroom Investigations: Students in Mr. Ritacco’s class read Eve Bunting’s The Wall and researched Vietnam War veterans from right here in Hartford County, while Mr. Anderson’s students completed an interactive Veterans Webquest.
Thank you to all the veterans in our school community and beyond for your dedication, courage, and service.
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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
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Please CLICK HERE for the link to purchase a book. |
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! |
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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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
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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).
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Vomiting: Students may return 24 hours after vomiting has stopped, provided they are able to tolerate a regular diet.
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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
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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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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.
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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:
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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.
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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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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
Location: 155 Harding Avenue, Newington, CT
Phone: 860-666-5418
Fax: 860-667-5925
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