Middle Gate Elementary School
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7 Cold Spring Road, Newtown, CT 06470
Middle Gate Minute
A Bi-Weekly eNewsletter
Edition: October 15, 2018

Parent Teacher Association 
PTA Comments or Suggestions?  
Important Notes: Notes
Early Dismissal for Conferences Oct 23 - 26
(some dates are tentative and subject to change)
 
Oct 17:
Reflections Introduction Meeting  
 
Oct 21:
Trunk or Treat
(Rain Date Oct 27)   
 
Oct 23 - 26:
Early Dismissal  
(Parent/Teacher Conferences) 
 
Oct 23 - 26:
Scholastic Book Fair  
 
Nov 15: 
Picture Retake Day
Club/Scout/Group Photo Day
4th Grade Group Picture Day  
 
Dec 7:
Reflections Entries due 
        
 
Downloads:
(updated every newsletter) 
 
Quick Links  QuickLinks 
Contact us :
PTA Phone: (860) 532-0464
 
2017/18 PTA Board of Directors
President:  
Vice President: 
Secretary:
Corresponding Secretary:
1st Treasurer:
Emily Howard
2nd Treasurer:
Stacy Liparidis
Assistant Treasurer
Meredith Britton  
Yearbook Chair:
REFLECTIONS INTRODUCTION MEETING - WED OCT 17Reflections 
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Ever wondered what Reflections program is all about?

Corina Mihalchik and Melanie Raslan will be hosting a information & question night on Wednesday, October 17th from 6:30-7:30pm in the library for anyone who had questions or would like more information.

We look forward to seeing you there!

More information and entry forms can be found on the Middle Gate PTA Website here:
SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE SURVEY - DUE FRI OCT 19EXCELLENCE 
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Below is the link to the survey our PTA needs to complete as part of our 2019-2021  PTA School of Excellence application. The questions are written by the National PTA, and the information will be used in our PTA improvement plan.

The survey is open to all PTA members, including teachers and families. It should take about five minutes to complete, and all responses are anonymous. The survey closes on Friday, October 19th. 

School of Excellence Survey Link
TRUNK OR TREAT - SUN OCT 21 

Trunk or Treat - Sun Oct 21:

Location: Reed Intermediate School Parking Lot
Car Set-up: 2:00pm
Costume Parade: 2:30-3:00pm
Trunk or Treat: 3:00pm-4:30pm
 
Please join us for a ghoulish good time- a costume parade, prizes for best costume, best decorated car, Games and more! spots are limited!!   
 
Enter a decorated car and get free admission! please anticipate supplying candy for trunk or treaters  
- we will email with total number of participants.   
 
Just in it for Trunk or treat? Wristbands are $5 (kids 12 and under).  
 
Candy bag donations are welcome and appreciated if you don't want to decorate a car   
 
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR - OCT 23 - 26BOOKFAIR 
Scholastic Book Fair is October 23 - 26

Book fair is almost here and we need helpers! Every classroom gets a chance to visit it during school hours. This year (thanks to Mrs. Walters) the fair will be located in the art room! Looking forward to a fun day!

*** This book fair coincides with conferences so please be aware these are early dismissal days****

Here is the Sign-up to Volunteer

Scholastic Bookfair Volunteer Sign-Up Link
PICTURE RETAKE DAY - THUR NOV 15PIC 
Picture Re-Take Day: Thursday Nov 15
If you missed picture day, or you are not satisfied with the pictures taken on Sept 25 you can have your child's photo taken again.

Picture Re-Take Day is also for Groups/Clubs/Scouts:
Also, if your child is in any groups such as scouts, school clubs, etc this will be the group picture day. They should bring a scout uniform for this day if possible.

Fourth Grade Group Picture
This is also the day they will take the 4th grade group picture
PICTURES FOR YEAR BOOK - DUE ALL YEAR!Yearbook
IMAGE SCHOOL EVENT PICTURES

Our yearbook relies on photos submitted to by parent, guardian, teachers..... 
Make sure your child is in the yearbook, upload today!

 
**This year we are using a new platform for submitting to the site for our yearbook** 
The new community site: 
https://commpe.pictavo.com/ 
School code: 78886

This is SIMPLE to use from ANY smart phone, computer or tablet. 
You will need to sign up for a NEW ACCOUNT (even if you had an account previously)

If you do not have access to this site, feel free to email or text me your pictures. 
Please reach out to me if you have any questions, 
Kelley M. Michael 
203-770-1276

YEAR BOOKS ON SALEYEARBOOK
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HARD COVER $30 (valid through 12/1/18) 
($35.00 12/2/18 - 4/15/19) 
Password: mghardcover19

SOFT COVER $27 (valid through 12/1/18) 
($32 12/2/18 - 4/15/19) 
Password: mgsoftcover19

ALL orders must be placed online  

Note: each order must be done individually. Order for the first child, and at the end, 
you will be given an option to order for another child.
 
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NEXT ISSUE IS:  OCT 29
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