Metacomet Elementary School

Check out this week’s Parent Newsletter on behalf of Mr. Guzzo and the lunch menu for March. Newsletter: https://5il.co/38k04 Menu: https://5il.co/38k06

Help support the District Climate Committee and the Simon Foundation, a local cat and dog shelter, as they are collecting donations. Donated items can be dropped off at your child's school through Friday, February 28.

Metacomet will be hosting four Family Literacy Nights in February. Our second book night will be on Thursday, February 20 from 5:30-7:00 pm. Dinner will be provided. This years' theme is: CONNECT, CREATE, CELEBRATE COMMUNITY. The book selection will be: "Hey Wall". Families will make a mini wall mural.

Time's zooming by, folks! Don’t miss next week’s Parent Newsletter from Mr. Guzzo! Enjoy the long weekend, and don’t forget—students are back in class on Wednesday, February 19th! Also, please check your email for upcoming events and complete the Food Service Survey! https://5il.co/37uaz

Schools will be closed on Monday, February 17 in observance of President's Day and on Tuesday, February 18 for teacher professional development.

Metacomet is hosting a Family Literacy Night. Our first book night is tonight: Thursday, February 13 from 5:30-7:00 pm. Dinner will be provided. This years' theme is: CONNECT, CREATE, CELEBRATE COMMUNITY. The book selection will be: "The One Day House". Families will make an origami house.

This Friday, February 14th, and the following Friday, February 21st, get ready to rock your comfiest threads because all those dress-down dollars will be donated to The Simon Foundation, Inc. Animal Rescue and Adoption Center, our furry friends’ haven in Bloomfield. Remember every penny makes a difference!

Good Morning, Due to weather conditions, Bloomfield Schools will be opening 2 hours late today, Thursday, February 13. Thank you

Metacomet will be hosting four Family Literacy Nights in February. Our second book night will be on Thursday, February 13 from 5:30-7:00 pm. Dinner will be provided. This years' theme is: CONNECT, CREATE, CELEBRATE COMMUNITY. The book selection will be: "Hey Wall". Families will make a mini wall mural.

Join us for "Around the World" at Bloomfield Literacy Night! Experience the magic of reading with spotlight readers, interactive activities, crafts, music, raffles, and a vibrant global atmosphere. Celebrate reading together in this exciting event for kids and families! https://5il.co/37e8u

Hey there, Metacomet families! Get ready to mark your calendars because the Bloomfield Public Library is rolling out a treasure trove of exciting events! Check out all the fun waiting for you at https://bplct.librarycalendar.com/events/month. Don’t miss out! 📚✨

Good evening Bloomfield Public School community. Due to inclement weather, Bloomfield Public Schools and District Offices will be closed on Thursday, February 5, 2025.

Good evening, Metacomet Families, Due to the weather forecast of snow for Thursday, February 6, 2025. We are canceling our Book Voyagers Program for tomorrow night. Have a good evening.

We will have an early dismissal on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Students will be dismissed at 1:25 pm. Adults picking up students must have their names on the emergency cards.

Greetings, Metacomet families! 🎉 Don’t miss Mr. Guzzo’s Parent Newsletter for the upcoming week! I’ve also included February’s lunch menu! 🍽️ Don't forget, the next workshop in the Family Workshop Series is the Smart Saving Strategies. To register click this link. -->https://forms.gle/scUVPepDwFspKnqD9 Workshop: https://5il.co/363vp Parent Newsletter: https://5il.co/36r4h February Lunch Menu: https://5il.co/36o9u

This Saturday, February 1st, marks Take Your Child to the Library Day and the start of Black History Month. Bloomfield Public Library will host two programs at the Wood Human Services Building, including a STEM Exploratorium in partnership with the Children's Museum & Preschool, and a presentation on the History of African Drumming in CT by Inara Ramin & Have Drums will Travel, sponsored by the Friends of the Library. I've also attached the 2025 Summer Camp Guide for you to review and consider this summer! TYCLD: https://5il.co/36o7m 2025 Summer Camp Guide: https://5il.co/36o7n

Hello, Metacomet Families. I am calling to invite you to our January Community Forum on Friday, January 31 at 2:00 pm in our Metacomet Gym. I hope to see you there.

Hello, Metacomet Families. I am calling to remind you that we will have an Early Release Day on Wednesday, January 29. Dismissal will be at 1:25 pm. Have a good evening.

In collaboration with Dressler Law, we proudly celebrate the Metacomet Students of the Month for January! We are also thrilled to reveal our Teacher of the Month, Mrs Waterhouse! Congrats to our staff and students! You all are amazing! 🎊🎉

Dear Metacomet Families, We are currently monitoring an increase in upper respiratory illness within our school community. This letter is to provide you with information about the illness and our efforts to mitigate the spread here at school. The West Hartford/Bloomfield Health District has been notified and confirms there is an increase in respiratory illness in the community that includes COVID-19, Influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). The district will be following their recommendations to heighten our cleaning and sanitation efforts in the classrooms affected. Ill individuals have been instructed to remain home until symptoms have resolved. We remind parents to be diligent and monitor your children for illness prior to sending to school and to follow the attached Stay at Home Guidelines. All students must be fever free for 24 hours without fever reducing medicine and are feeling better. Respiratory viruses are spread when; • An infected person coughs or sneezes • You get virus droplets from a cough or sneeze in your eyes, nose, or mouth • You touch a surface that has the virus on it, like a doorknob, and then touch your face before washing your hands In order to prevent the spread of virus, encourage your child to: • Cover their coughs and sneezes with a tissue or their shirt sleeve, not their hands. • Wash their hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. • Avoid touching their face with unwashed hands. The West Hartford/Bloomfield Health District and our school nurse will continue to monitor any signs of illness in our community and provide guidance. Please remember to contact the school nurse for return to school guidance if you should have any questions. Sincerely, Paul Guzzo Principal Metacomet Elementary School