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EARLY BIRD Tickets are ONLY available until Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Get yours TODAY at tinyurl.com/inquiry2023
Don't miss the opportunity to learn with globally recognized inquiry leaders Kath Murdoch, Misty Paterson, Lu Gerlach, Michael Medvinsky, and Mondrea Mitchell!
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JOIN US for the IGNITING INQUIRY CONFERENCE in April.
This is a four-day conference of inspiring and interactive experiences, focused on improving inquiry practices. This is a rare East Coast opportunity to learn with globally recognized inquiry leaders Kath Murdoch and Misty Paterson. They, along with dynamic inquiry leaders Lu Gerlach, Michael Medvinsky, and Mondrea Mitchell will facilitate engaging in-person and state-of-the-art virtual, large and small-group experiences.
Register today: tinyurl.com/Inquiry2023
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The Community Connector for 1/8/23 is now available. To access it, visit: http://tinyurl.com/TheCommunityConnector
The Community Connector del 1/8/23 ya está disponible. Para accederlo, visite: http://tinyurl.com/TheCommunityConnector
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An enormous THANK YOU to all who voted for Tessa Porch as this week's Athlete of the Week. She won! More info here: https://tinyurl.com/TessaWon
Un enorme GRACIAS a todos los que votaron por Tessa Porch como la Atleta de la Semana de esta semana. ¡Ella ganó! Más información aquí: https://tinyurl.com/TessaWon
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Today, we wish all who celebrate a very happy Three Kings Day!
¡Hoy les deseamos a todos los que lo celebran un muy feliz Día de Reyes!
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Today, we lost a beloved community member and MHS graduate, Representative Quentin “Q” Williams. Our hearts are with his family and friends, as we mourn this enormous loss.
Hoy perdimos a un querido miembro de la comunidad y graduado de MHS, el Representante Quentin “Q” Williams. Nuestros corazones están con su familia y amigos, mientras lamentamos esta enorme pérdida.
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Earlier today, Dr. Vázquez Matos, Superintendent of Schools, sent notification to our students' families and our employees regarding supports available to them in response to the sudden and tragic passing of Representative Quentin “Q” Williams.
El día de hoy, el Dr. Vázquez Matos, Superintendente de Escuelas, envió esta notificación a las familias de nuestros estudiantes y nuestros empleados con respecto a los apoyos que están disponibles para ellos en respuesta al repentino y trágico fallecimiento del Representante Quentin “Q” Williams.
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Middletown! Let's all vote for Tessa Porch, who's up for Connecticut Athlete of the Week. Voting ends this Thursday, January 3 at 11:59 PM. Learn more & vote here: https://tinyurl.com/tessaporch
¡Middletown! Votemos todos por Tessa Porch, quien es candidata a Atleta de la Semana de Connecticut. La votación finaliza este jueves 3 de enero a las 11:59 PM. Aprende más y vota aquí: https://tinyurl.com/tessaporch
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We wish you a very happy and healthy new year! See you on Tuesday, January 3, 2023! ¡Les deseamos un muy feliz y saludable año nuevo! ¡Nos vemos el martes 3 de enero de 2023!
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To all who celebrate, we wish wish you a very merry Christmas!
A todos los que celebran, ¡les deseamos una muy feliz Navidad!
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We will see you next year! Winter break begins today, December 23, 2022 through January 2, 2023. We return to classes on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. You can find Dr. Vazquez Matos' Winter Break message here:
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¡Nos vemos el próximo año! Las vacaciones de invierno comienzan hoy, 23 de diciembre de 2022 hasta el 2 de enero de 2023. Regresamos a clases el martes 3 de enero de 2023. Puede encontrar el mensaje de vacaciones de invierno del Dr. Vázquez Matos aquí: tinyurl.com/MPSWinterBreak22
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We are excited to share that two of our schools have been named "Schools of Distinction" by the CT State Department of Education: Farm Hill and Snow Elementary Schools ranked within the top 10% of schools in the state! Read more here: tinyurl.com/FarmHillAndSnow
Estamos emocionados de compartir que dos de nuestras escuelas han sido nombradas "Escuelas de distinción" por el Departamento de Educación del Estado de CT: ¡las escuelas primarias Farm Hill y Snow están clasificadas dentro del 10% superior de las escuelas del estado! Leer más aquí: tinyurl.com/FarmHillAndSnow
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To all who celebrate, we send warm wishes for a joyous and light-filled Hanukkah to you and your loved ones.
A todos los que celebran, les envíamos afectuosos deseos de un Hanukkah lleno de alegría y luz para usted y sus seres queridos.
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The Community Connector for 12/18/22 is now available. To access it, visit: http://tinyurl.com/TheCommunityConnector
The Community Connector del 12/18/22 ya está disponible. Para accederlo, visite: http://tinyurl.com/TheCommunityConnector
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Students in the News! Recently, we had two students earn their NIMS Certificate in Metrology. Learn more here: tinyurl.com/NIMSCert
¡Estudiantes en las noticias! Recientemente, dos estudiantes obtuvieron su Certificado NIMS en Metrología. Aprende más aquí: tinyurl.com/NIMSCert
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Due to the inclement weather, all schools will have a 2-hour delay today (12/12/22) and all morning preschool sessions are canceled.
Debido al mal tiempo, hoy (12/12/22) todas las escuelas tendrán un retraso de 2 horas y todas las sesiones preescolares de la mañana se cancelan.
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The Community Connector for 12/11/22 is now available. To access it, visit: http://tinyurl.com/TheCommunityConnector
The Community Connector del 12/1/22 ya está disponible. Para accederlo, visite: http://tinyurl.com/TheCommunityConnector
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The District of Middletown Public Schools is proud to provide FREE breakfast and FREE lunch to ALL our students on ALL school days for the next 4 school years (that's school years: 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, AND 2025-26)!
We are all in for all -- all our students, teachers, staff, and families. #MPS4ALL
El Distrito Escolar de las Escuelas Públicas de Middletown se enorgullece de brindar desayuno y almuerzo GRATIS a TODOS nuestros estudiantes en TODOS los días escolares durante los próximos 4 años escolares (años escolares: 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 Y 2025- 26)!
Estamos comprometidos con todos: todos nuestros estudiantes, maestros, personal y familias. #MPS4ALL
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Today at MHS, all of our students have an opportunity to sample The Impossible Burger! The samples are getting good reviews from the students; so, this may soon be a menu item! A big thanks to our Food Services Manager, Mr. Randall Mel, Jr., for making this happen!
Hoy en MHS, ¡todos nuestros estudiantes tienen la oportunidad de probar The Impossible Burger! Las muestras están recibiendo buenas críticas de los estudiantes; por lo tanto, ¡esto podría convertirse pronto en un elemento del menú! ¡Muchas gracias a nuestro Gerente de Servicios de Alimentos, el Sr. Randall Mel, Jr., por hacer que esto suceda!
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Our Blue Dragon Robotics Team 9909W competed at the WPI VEX Robotics National Open against some of the top teams in the country on December 1-3, 2022. The team had a great experience and are now ranked 3rd in the Southern New England region for robot autonomous/driver skills! Well done!
9909W Roster: Madison Seal, Jack Kilian, Mia Annino, Travis Newman, Simon Hahn, and Heidi Mallett
Nuestro equipo Blue Dragon Robotics 9909W compitió en el WPI VEX Robotics National Open contra algunos de los mejores equipos del país del 1 al 3 de diciembre de 2022. El equipo tuvo una gran experiencia y ahora ocupa el tercer lugar en la región del sur de Nueva Inglaterra para robots con habilidades autónomas y del conductor. ¡Bien hecho!
Lista de 9909W: Madison Seal, Jack Kilian, Mia Annino, Travis Newman, Simon Hahn y Heidi Mallett
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