Middletown High

Early Bird Registration Closes THIS FRIDAY, March 29, 2024, for the 2nd Annual Igniting Inquiry Conference. Don't miss your opportunity to learn from and with TREVOR MACKENZIE. When asked "What will conference attendees learn from/with you?" Trevor said this: "You will learn to answer questions like these: - How can we plan for curiosity as an entry point into our curriculum? - How can we capture student generated questions and have these provide us a clear direction for learning moving forward? - How can we scaffold for agency, independence, and collaboration? - How can we embed cooperative learning strategies to help students share their understanding and move towards doing rather than merely knowing? - How can we facilitate assessment exercises and conversations more consistently in our classrooms and in our teaching time so students take on a more authentic role in the assessment process? - How can we facilitate meaningful conversations in student/teacher assessment conferences?" More here: https://sites.google.com/mpsct.org/igniting-inquiry-24/speakers#h.aar4g5uf4glx #IgnitingInquiry2024

Early Bird Registration Closes THIS FRIDAY, March 29, 2024, for the 2nd Annual Igniting Inquiry Conference. Don't miss your opportunity to learn from and with JESSICA VANCE. When asked "What will conference attendees learn from/with you?" Jessica said this: "Participants will explore the seven dispositions of an inquiry leader, identifying how these attributes empower all learners. Participants will be called to further consider the balance of our mindsets and moves as both inquiry and managerial leaders engaging in an inquiry process that compares systems and reflects on the cultures that we are trying to cultivate. Some big questions we’ll tackle: - What dispositions and mindsets are necessary for our roles as we lead with a lens of inquiry? - What are the ways we empower ourselves and our teachers towards a more reflective practice? - What are the small and big ways we nurture an environment of inquiry? - How can we honor the agency of “our learners” while moving our programmes and schools towards sustainable growth?" More here: tinyurl.com/IgnitingInquiry2024 #IgnitingInquiry2024

Early Bird Registration Closes THIS FRIDAY, March 29, 2024, for the 2nd Annual Igniting Inquiry Conference. Don't miss your opportunity to learn from and with AMY CHANG. When asked "What will conference attendees learn from/with you?" Amy said this: To empower our students, we have to disrupt institutional norms and practices that and prevent them from thinking. Our students have always been capable thinkers; we just need to create conditions that liberate their thinking. More here: tinyurl.com/IgnitingInquiry2024 #IgnitingInquiry2024

We wish all in our community who celebrate a very happy Holi! We wish you & your loved ones a joyous & colorful celebration. May this festival bring you happiness, peace, & prosperity. Not sure what Holi is? Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/MPSHoli #MPS4ALL #MPSFutureMakers

40th All City Music Festival TOMORROW: Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 6:00 PM Freeman Athletic Center at Wesleyan University Featuring Band & Choral Ensembles from all 10 of our district schools: Bielefield Elementary School, Farm Hill Elementary School, Lawrence Elementary School, Macdonough Elementary School, Moody Elementary School, Snow Elementary School, Spencer Elementary School, Wesley Elementary School, Beman Middle School, and Middletown High School.

Our first-ever Beman Family Game Night was a huge success! THANK YOU to the Beman's Admin Team and our Secondary Math and ELA Supervisors for hosting a great family event on March 20, 2024. This was a community supported event -- we had food catered by our MPS food services, raffles for Middletown business gift cards, and support for Back Again Board Game Cafe in Middletown. There were easily over 100 participants. It was a great time with many staff members who attended, as well. #MPS4ALL #MPSFutureMakers

It's World Down Syndrome Day (#WDSD24). Today we wear brightly colored mismatched socks to build awareness of and advocacy for our students, colleagues, and community members with an extra copy of chromosome 21. #MPS4ALL #MPSFutureMakers

Tell us what you think about our schools! Complete a survey for your child's school by this Friday (March 22, 2024). For more: https://tinyurl.com/MPSCC2024

All students will have an early dismissal on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Breakfast and lunch will be served and bus transportation (to and from school) will be provided. The dismissal schedule for Tuesday, March 19, 2024 is: --> Middletown High School: Early Dismissal at 11:00 AM --> Beman Middle School: Early Dismissal at 12:00 PM --> Elementary Schools: Early Dismissal at 1:00 PM Preschool schedule for Tuesday, March 19, 2024 is: --> PreK Full Day at Bielefield, Snow, & Spencer: Early Dismissal at 1:15 PM --> PreK Half Day AM at Snow: No AM Preschool/Canceled --> PreK Half Day PM at Snow: Attend from 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM More information about early dismissals can be found on our website: https://www.middletownschools.org/page/district-calendar#EarlyLate

Our Annual Culture and Climate Survey is open to families from March 5 to 22, 2024. Learn more & complete the survey here: https://tinyurl.com/MPSCC2024 Nuestra Encuesta Anual de Cultura y Clima está abierta a las familias del 5 al 22 de marzo de 2024. Obtenga más información y complete la encuesta aquí: https://tinyurl.com/MPSCC2024

Info from the City of Middletown's Dept. of Health & the State of CT: High levels of lead found in numerous brands of ground cinnamon products; FDA calls for a voluntary recall. Learn more here: https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Newsroom/Press-Releases---2024/Cinnamon-products-recall

To all who observe Ramadan, we wish you a blessed Ramadan/Ramadan mubarak. Interested in learning more about Ramadan, which begins tonight, look here: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/how-muslims-mark-ramadan-and-what-makes-it-a-holy-month #MPS4ALL #MPSFutureMakers

Today is #SELDay! Social-emotional learning (SEL) helps students succeed academically & socially. At MPS, #SELDay is every day -- Our MSELI framework is woven into the daily fabric of our way of work, providing a strong foundation for student success. #MPS4ALL #MPSFutureMakers

Today, and every day, we're proud of the incredible women who make up over 75% of the MPS workforce! These individuals dream big and make a difference every day -- nurturing future leaders, scientists, artists, and changemakers our classrooms. #IWD2024 #MPSFutureMakers #MPS4ALL

School Social Workers are an essential part of our community. Middletown Public Schools is proud to recognize School Social Work Week, March 3-9, 2024. Our school social workers provide vital support to students, families, and educators; wearing many hats, they act as advocates, counselors, mentors, and crisis responders. We are grateful for our them & their impactful work! If you're interested in learning more about the role that a school social worker plays, please visit this site: https://www.sswaa.org/school-social-work #SSWWeek2024 #MPS4ALL #MPSFutureMakers

We can't wait to see ALL in our Middletown Public Schools community THIS Saturday March 9, from 5-7 PM for our Celebration of Black History! More information here: https://www.middletownschools.org/article/1495547 #MPS4ALL #MPSFutureMakers

Middletown! Let's all vote for Isaiah McDaniel, who's up for Connecticut Athlete of the Week. Voting ends tomorrow, Thursday, March 7 at 11:59 PM. Learn more & vote here: https://tinyurl.com/McDanielMPS ¡Middletown! Votemos todos por Isaiah McDaniel, quien es candidata a Atleta de la Semana de Connecticut. La votación finaliza mañana jueves 7 de marzo a las 11:59 PM. Aprende más y vota aquí: https://tinyurl.com/McDanielMPS

Join us this Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Wesleyan University’s Center for the Arts Zilkha Gallery for the 43rd MPS City Wide K-12 Art Show. More information can be found on our website here: https://www.middletownschools.org/article/1493356 #MPS4ALL #MPSFutureMakers

Today, we had a very special guest speaker at MHS & Beman: Arshay Cooper. Mr. Cooper spoke to three separate student assemblies; during each assembly, the students were captivated. Learn more about Mr. Cooper here: https://www.arshaycooper.com/meet-arshay

Throughout the month of February 2024, we highlighted our #MPSFutureMakers who identify as African, African American, AfroLatino, Afro-Caribbean, and/or Black. Reading each of their posts has been a source of joy and pride. A heartfelt THANK YOU to the employees who participated. As is stated in the image, "Black history is not confined to a single month, but is woven into the fabric of our nation's past, present, and future. That is evident here." Please find them here: https://www.middletownschools.org/o/mps/page/black-history-employee-spotlight