Deer Run Newsletter 11/7/25

Posted Date: 11/07/25 (5:03 PM)

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Deer Run Elementary School

November 7, 2025

Deer Run Website

Survey for Families

Link for Families

Child Study Meetings

Jennifer Tripp, a Deer Run Educator leads her colleagues in our Child Study Meetings. Classroom teachers will bring a child up for a discussion if they have concerns about their learning in the following areas:

Literacy
Numeracy
Social Emotional
Attendance

Educators create goals and learning plans for students. We monitor students' goals.

More information will be shared with families at our November conferences.

Professional Development

Our staff participated in professional development sessions and activities with the following focus areas. Our full day professional development sessions allow for our educators to learn alongside their colleagues.

6+1 Traits of Writing (Level 1)
6+1 Traits of Writing (Level 2)
Accelerate Learning Through Effective Case Management (Level 1)
Accelerate Learning Through Effective Case Management (Level 2)
Becoming an Inquiry Advocate (K-5)
Book Study (Anxious Generation or Grading for Equity)
Designing Academic Tasks for a Thinking Classroom
Developing Background Knowledge & Skills Through Play-Based Learning
DTI for Educators, Paraeducators & BCBAs
Empowering Teacher Leaders
Increasing Engagement with Grade-level Standards in the Math Classroom
Panorama Student Success
Personalized Learning Pathway
Science of Reading
Understanding Trauma & its Impact on Learning in Schools
Visual & Performing Arts Workshop Series

School Photos

School photos arrived at school today and will be sent out on Monday. Please check your child's backpack on Monday. All students will have a proof (even if you didn't order photos).

Upcoming Events for Parents and Guardians

CONFERENCES

A time to meet your child's teacher and learn about their progress the first few months of school.

Monday, November 24 (Early Dismissal)

Afternoon Conferences

Tuesday, November 25 (Early Dismissal)

Evening Conferences

Breakfast and Lunch Menus

2025-2026 School Calendar

School Closings/Early Dismissals

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

No School

Monday, November 24, 2025

PreK-4, Kindergarten, First and Second Grade (9:00-1:15)
A.M. PreK (9:00-11:00)
P.M. PreK (No Class)

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

PreK-4, Kindergarten, First and Second Grade (9:00-1:15)
A.M. PreK (9:00-11:00)
P.M. PreK (No Class)

November 26, 27, 28, 2025

No School

December 22-31, 2025 & January 1-2

No School

Vision of the East Haven Graduate

“Unpack Your Day” Conversation Prompt of the Week - Elementary

Stephanie Rivellini

SEL/Family Engagement Specialist

East Haven Public Schools

Each prompt is designed to be simple, reflective, and flexible to use any day of the week, promoting meaningful discussion about school, feelings, and experiences.

This year, prompts are aligned to VOG Attributes. Attribute descriptions for families & how questions are aligned (to be posted alongside weekly prompts):

Responsible Citizen

What it means: A responsible citizen is kind, respectful, and helpful. They follow rules that keep everyone safe and work to make their classroom, home, and community better.

Informed Thinker

What it means: An informed thinker loves to learn, ask questions, and discover new things. They use their curiosity to understand the world.

Goal-Directed & Resilient Individual

What it means: Someone who keeps trying, even when things are hard. They set goals, practice patience, and learn from mistakes instead of giving up.

Powerful & Effective Communicator

What it means: A communicator can share ideas and feelings clearly, listen carefully to others, and use words to solve problems.

Resourceful Problem-Solver

What it means: A problem-solver thinks of smart, creative, or new ways to fix problems. They can work alone or with others to find solutions.

11/10 What is something someone told you that was important? Powerful & Effective Communicator

Your Child's Attendance Matters

Ways to help at home...

Strategies for Our Students

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East Haven Recreation Department

Soundview Family YMC