Farm Hill Elementary

🚸 Farm Hill School Spirit wear is available for purchase! Check out the link below!

www.farmhillspiritwear.com

This month is all about the principals! We love our Middletown Public Schools principals, and we want to celebrate their hard work during National Principals Month!

Principal Calabrese from Farm Hill Elementary School explains what she loves most! #MPS #MiddletownPublicSchools

🎃 Happy Monday to everyone. Here is a peek at this week's calendar:
Tuesday October 28- Ms. James' 4th grade- field trip to Mica Ledges
Wednesday October 29- Mrs. Shaw's 4th grade- field trip to Mica Ledges/Mrs. Davis' 5th grade field trip to Foster Farms

👻Friday is Halloween, KPA and Kindergarten are the only grade levels that can bring costumes to school. We will do a character dress up day later in the year for all students. Also, as a reminder, per the BOE wellness policy- we can not hand out any candy or food items at school. Please no candy. If you would like to send in something for the class, you could do pencils or other small items, but please talk to your child's teacher first. Any candy that is sent in to school will be returned home. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding with this.

🎃 Trunk or Treat is TOMORROW! Don't forget to swing by between 1 and 2 pm!

🧥 It is hard to believe that no one is missing their coat or sweatshirt with the temperatures we have had this week. Please remind your child to always check the Lost and Found rack at the bottom of the main staircase if they are missing an item of clothing.

👀 Do you see something that is your child's? Please send us a message or comment below and we will be sure to reunite your child with their item!

🚸 Farm Hill School Spirit wear is available for purchase! Check out the link below!

www.farmhillspiritwear.com

🎃 Trunk or Treat is just a few days away. Join us this Sunday, October 26th at 1 pm for our Farm Hill Trunk or Treat!

📸Picture Day is TOMORROW, Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Please see the flyer that came home last week for ordering information. Please also note that ALL students will have their picture taken on Picture Day regardless of families purchasing pictures.

👚 Lost and Found Update! We are starting to see many coats, sweatshirts, and student belongings pile up on the rack, again. Please comment below or send us a message if you recognize any of these items as belonging to your child. Cooler temperatures are coming and we are sure that some of these items are going to be missed!👕

🗓️Tomorrow is the day! On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, Farm Hill will have a Farm Hill Wellness Fair from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. Food Will Be Provided To Those Who Attend and there will also be Free Raffle & Prizes Throughout The Night. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

🗓️Mark your Calendars! On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, Farm Hill will have a Farm Hill Wellness Fair from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. Food Will Be Provided To Those Who Attend and there will also be Free Raffle & Prizes Throughout The Night. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

👕We are officially 1/10 of the way through our 180 school days for the 25/26 school year. As you can see though, our Lost and Found is already more than that full.

Please remind your child to check the Lost and Found rack (located at the bottom of the main stairs) outside the Gym for any clothing items that may have gone missing already. If you recognize any of these items as yours, please comment or send us a message so we can reunite your child with their items 👚

Good afternoon! Sorry for the delayed weekly update. This week we have a few classes that will be going on a field trip. If your child is in those classes, please be sure to sign the permission slip forms.

- Tuesday Sept. 23- Ms. James' 4th grade will be going to Foster Farm
- Thursday Sept. 25-Mrs. Shaw's 4th grade will be going to Foster Farm

- Save the date- Family wellness night October 8, RSVP coming soon

Some of you have inquired about school pictures. They are scheduled for October 15. Information will be sent home

Have a great week!

🗓️Mark your Calendars! On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, Farm Hill will have a Farm Hill Wellness Fair from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. Food Will Be Provided To Those Who Attend and there will also be Free Raffle & Prizes Throughout The Night. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

A few reminders for this week!
- Tuesday September 16 - 1pm dismissal
- Tuesday September 16- PTA Meeting, 7-8pm Google Meet-Farm Hill PTA Meeting (Video call link: https://meet.google.com/zar-hmoi-omn
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 415-604-0783‬ PIN: ‪217 305 447‬#
- Wednesday September 17- Open House Grades 1-5, 5-6pm

Information for Open House:
This is for students in grades 1 through 5. There will be 2 sessions, one beginning at 5 and one beginning at 5:30. You can join at either time or do both if you have more than one child. Each session will begin with a brief overview in the gym lasting no more than 10 min (you do not need to come to the gym twice) and then you will head to your child's classroom for a brief presentation and opportunity to meet the teacher and ask general questions. Remember, this is not parent teacher conferences. If you need to speak to your child's teacher about a concern, please call to speak with her/him on the phone or to set up a meeting. Parent teacher conferences are scheduled for December 3-5. Your child's teacher may send additional information regarding open house relevant to their grade level.

Partner with the Middletown Transition Center: Let’s Create Meaningful Opportunities Together! Calling all Local Business and Community Leaders! We’re inviting you to make a lasting impact by partnering with the Middletown Transition Center (MTC). Our students are motivated young adults ages 18–22 with disabilities and are ready to contribute to your workplace and grow through hands-on experience. Why It Matters Real-world work builds confidence, skills, and inclusion. When students are welcomed into community settings, they thrive and so do the businesses that support them. What You Provide A welcoming workplace A chance for students to learn and grow Just a few flexible hours per week What You Receive 1–2 student interns, always supported by a trained job coach Enthusiastic help with no cost to you Recognition as a community leader in inclusive employment Let’s Talk We’ll tailor the partnership to meet your needs and make the process easy. Join us in creating a more inclusive Middletown, one opportunity at a time. Learn more and/or contact us here: https://tinyurl.com/Jobs4MTC #MPS4ALL #MPSFutureMakers

Meet Amanda Martinez, the Principal of Spencer School whose leadership creates a thriving educational community for all! Nominated by an anonymous colleague, Mrs. Martinez demonstrates how outstanding school leadership prioritizes relationships, recognition, and genuine care for every member of the school family. "Mrs. Martinez is an exceptional educational leader who always puts children first, knows how to appreciate her staff and builds a positive climate and culture where parents and community members feel welcomed!" shares her nominator. This comprehensive approach to leadership ensures that Spencer School operates as a true community where everyone feels valued and supported. Her ability to "always put children first" while simultaneously building up her staff creates an environment where educators feel empowered to do their best work. When teachers feel appreciated and supported, that positive energy flows directly to students and families. The welcoming climate Mrs. Martinez has cultivated extends beyond the school walls, ensuring that parents and community members feel like true partners in the educational process. This inclusive approach strengthens the entire Spencer School community. We're incredibly fortunate to have principals like Mrs. Martinez whose vision of educational leadership encompasses not just academic achievement, but also the creation of spaces where everyone feels they belong and can succeed! ***** Do you know an MPS employee who deserves recognition? Use the link in our bio or here to submit a nomination: https://tinyurl.com/MPSComms #MPS4ALL #MPSFutureMakers

Meet Dipti Post, a dedicated Special Education Teacher at Moody Elementary School whose expertise and compassion are making a profound difference for students with complex learning needs! Nominated by parent Mark Jimenez, Ms. Post exemplifies the specialized skill and genuine care that exceptional special education requires. "Ms. Post has worked significantly well with our daughter who has level 3 autism, intellectual disability, ADHD and language delay," shares Mark. "She genuinely provided her expertise in teaching our daughter with complex needs." Working with students who have multiple diagnoses requires exceptional knowledge, patience, and creativity – qualities that Ms. Post brings to her classroom every day. Her ability to understand and address each child's unique challenges while celebrating their individual strengths creates learning opportunities that might not otherwise exist. "She was able to navigate our daughter's challenges to make an impact on our daughter's education," Mark adds. This ability to see beyond disabilities to discover each child's potential represents the very best of special education practice. We're incredibly grateful for educators like Ms. Post whose specialized expertise and unshakeable dedication ensure that every student, regardless of their learning differences, has the opportunity to grow, learn, and succeed! ***** Do you know an MPS employee who deserves recognition? Use the link in our bio or here to submit a nomination: https://tinyurl.com/MPSComms #MPS4ALL #MPSFutureMakers