MB Messenger - 1/10/23

In this Issue:
Calendars
WPS, PTA, Town of Wilton Calendars: https://www.middlebrookpta.org/calendar-of-pta-events
Please note upcoming events such as
Please volunteer for Career Awareness Day
January 12th 7pm. BOE Meeting, incl. Superintendent's Proposed 2023-24 Budget LINK . YouTube - Wilton Educational TV
January 24, 25, 26th 1pm. Budget Workshops. LINK
January 15th - Yearbook Orders Due
January 16th - Reflections Due, 10pm
January 16th - Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No School – District Offices Closed
January 19th - PTA Meeting, 9:30 am
January 23rd - From WHS: Curriculum Night for Rising 8th Graders
January 24th - Science Fair, 3:30pm
January 25th - A Moment for Yourself - Parent/Caregiver Event, 7pm
January 30th - Parent Caregiver Wellness Series Starts, 7pm
February 2nd - Wilton Pride - Ask Me Anything, 7pm
Schoology: Did you know you can sync your calendar and view the six day rotation on Schoology? Schedules are also available in PowerSchool. More information here: https://www.middlebrookpta.org/info-powerschool-procedures-more
PTA Meetings: https://www.middlebrookpta.org/meeting-info
Upcoming Events

PTA Reflections
This year the PTA asks students to think creatively about genre and the senses through the following theme: ‘Show Your Voice!’ It leaves ample room for individual, personal expression! The deadline for finished work will be 10 pm, Monday, January 16th, 2022. You can submit anytime before the deadline.

Science and Engineering Fair
Save the Date for the Middlebrook Science and Engineering Fair, Tuesday, January 24th, 2023. 3:30-7pm at Middlebrook. (Snow Date: Thursday, January 26th, 2023). There are a few spots for judges as well, please contact Allison Norful, anorful@gmail.com if interested. Thank you.

Parent/Caregiver Wellness Series - DBT Skills for Healthy Minds
4 Sessions: Jan. 30, Feb. 6, Feb. 13, Feb. 27, 7-8:30 pm, Q&A 8:30-9pm at Middlebrook School
Please Register. This program is a series of 4 sessions. Attendees are asked to attend all sessions. Sessions are in person or live Zoom. There is a limit of 25 participants by Zoom.
Teaching DBT Steps A to students at the secondary level is part of our district Social Emotional Learning (SEL) approach. These skills are taught in the Wellness Seminar at the High School, DBT class at Middlebrook, and particular skills are in the process of being embedded in the health and the life curriculums.
The series is designed for parents and caregivers of students in grades 6-12.
This program is offered free by WPS and the PTAs for Wilton families through a grant opportunity.
Led by Tanya Leonard.
Offered by Middlebrook PTA, Wilton High School PTA & Wilton Public Schools, with funding from the National PTA Healthy Minds, sponsored by the New York Life Foundation & The Allstate Foundation.