MKMS Newsletter

Posted Date: 03/13/26 (03:00 PM)

MKMS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 03/13/2026

MARCH, 2026 IMPORTANT DATES

3/17- Professional Learning- 1:05 Dismissal
3/20- Eid al-Fitr- Schools Closed/Offices Open
3/24- Conferences (evening)- 1:05 Dismissal
3/25- Conferences- 1:05 Dismissal
3/25- Board of Ed Meeting- 7-9
3/26- Conferences- 1:05 Dismissal

Progress conferences (formerly known as Parent Teacher Conferences) will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: March 24 - March 26. Students will be dismissed at 1:05 on all three conference days. Lunch will be served on those days. March conferences are optional; however, your child’s teacher will contact you directly if he/she is requesting a conference. Conferences will be in person. If you would like to request a virtual conference, please include a note in ParentSquare so that the teacher can provide you with a link.

Please see below for conference times:

March 24: 5:00 - 8:00 pm

March 25: 1:15-3:00 p.m.

March 26: 1:15-3:00 p.m.

Please schedule an appointment by Sunday, March 22.

On Friday, March 13 you will receive notification via Parent Square to sign up for progress conferences. If you need assistance with ParentSquare, please visit www.bit.ly/NPSparentsquare.

Parents are given the option of requesting a conference, as outlined below:

Core 3 academic teacher (for Grades 5 & 6) and Core 3 and 4 academic teacher (for Grades 6-8)
Cycle 5 Encore teacher
Students receiving intervention - Reading and/or Math Interventionist
Biomedical/Aerospace Academy - Academy Teachers

Parents/guardians who would like to request a virtual conference should request the desired date and time and include a note in ParentSquare so that the teacher can provide the parent/guardian with a link.

As a reminder, you can access your child’s grades in PowerSchool at any time.

🤝 Partnering for Student Success: Progress Conferences

At MKMS we believe that student success is a team effort. We love seeing our students take ownership of their learning, and one of the best ways to support that growth is through our upcoming Progress Conferences.

This is a wonderful opportunity for us to connect, celebrate your child’s achievements, and collaborate on goals for the remainder of the semester.

Mark Your Calendars:

Keep an Eye on Your Inbox: Staff will be sending out conference invitations via email on Friday, March 13, by 9:00 a.m.
Sign-Up Info: Please check your email at that time for specific links or instructions to reserve your time slot.

We truly value your partnership and look forward to discussing how we can continue to support your student together. If you have any questions before the invites go out, please reach out to the main office at (860) 666-5418 ext. 2302.

Jason S. Lambert

Principal

Martin Kellogg Middle School

MARCH, 2026

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

OUTSTANDING STUDENT OF THE MONTH

Macy Johnson

HONORABLE MENTIONS

Mevludin Abidovic, Andrew Alvarez, Jacob Bailly, Ava Bazzano, Madison Benito, Gemma Capone, Julia Chrostowski, Kendall Clark, Aiden Cucinella, Ayon Gurung, Joey Jiang, Cally Lamontagne, Ava Lecuivre, Jamell McDonald, Kayla Nguyen, Skylar Noel, Isabelle Ouellette, Landon Rivera, Nakayla Roberts, Arya Santiago Roman, Thomas Schultz, Brielle Simmons, Justin Sojka, Leah Sullivan, Solomon Thomas, Hannah Trager, Noor Waseem, Paige Wengell

Student Spotlight: Maya Szewczyk Honors the Legacy of Dr. King

We are incredibly proud to announce that grade 7 student Maya Szewczyk has been named a winner in U.S. Senator Chris Murphy’s 10th Annual ‘Martin Luther King Jr. Day Essay Challenge.’

Maya was one of only 15 students selected from over 1,000 entries across Connecticut. Her essay reflected on how she can live out Dr. King’s legacy of courage and commitment within our own community. Senator Murphy praised the winners for their ability to push Dr. King’s work forward during these challenging times, noting that these young authors "remind us we all have the power to make a difference." Please join us in congratulating Maya on this prestigious statewide honor!

Read Across America Week

On Friday, March 6th, Martin Kellogg wrapped up Read Across America week. Student Council officers read to 5th grade students and created a fun bookmark together!

-Our 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.

STUDENT ILLNESS REMINDER

Dear Families,

As we move through the school year, we kindly 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.

Thank you,

Sue Lewis RN

Start the Day Strong with School Breakfast

Dear Families,

Did you know that a healthy breakfast can help students focus, learn, and feel their best all day long?

We’re excited to remind you that school breakfast is available every school day, Monday–Friday, when

school is in session!

Breakfast is served in the cafeteria before the school day begins and offers students a convenient, nutritious

way to start their morning with friends.

Breakfast Times:

High School: 7:10 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.

Middle School: 7:40 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

Elementary School: 8:35 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.

Elementary students eat breakfast in their classrooms.

Delayed Openings

Breakfast is served at the High School and John Wallace on delayed opening days.

Martin Kellogg and Elementary schools do not serve breakfast on delayed opening days.

Cost

$2.00 for paid students

Free for students approved for free or reduced-price meals

Want to see what’s on the menu? Check it out here: https://www.npsct.org/school-menus

School breakfast is quick, easy, and a great way to make mornings less stressful for families. We encourage all

students to take advantage of this opportunity to start their day nourished and ready to learn!

If you have any questions, please contact the Foods and Nutrition Services Department

at foodservices@npsct.org or (860) 665-8635..

Warm regards,

Dana L. Markovics

Director of Foods & Nutrition Services

CALLING ALL 8TH GRADE FAMILIES!

THE 8TH GRADE CLASS IS FUNDRAISING FOR THEIR 8TH GRADE PICNIC. THE 8TH GRADE PICNIC IS MEANT TO BE A DAY OF FUN ACTIVITIES FOR THE CLASS. WE NEED TO HAVE A SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISER IN ORDER FOR THE PICNIC TO TAKE PLACE. THIS IS A SNAP RAISE FUNDRAISER! JUST REGISTER AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS. THE TOP RAISING CLASS WILL RECEIVE A PIZZA PARTY AND THE TOP RAISING STUDENT WILL RECEIVE A $100 VISA GIFT CARD!

PTO NEWS

PTO SPIRIT WEAR STORE

The MKMS Spirit Wear store is now live. Please click here to access the store. All orders can be placed online and when ready can be picked up at Logo Thread. You will receive an email when your order is ready.

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