It's hard to believe the school year is almost over! This newsletter highlights some exciting end-of-year activities and events, including Field Days, the T-Shirt Design Contest, and the Ice Cream Social. We hope you’ll join us! 

This time of year also brings transition for the Middleton PTO, and I couldn't be more excited to welcome our incoming Board members for the 2025-26 school year:

-Vice President: Gina Casiello

-Treasurer: Julie Leone

-Fundraising Directors: Laurel Amiri & Stacey Leggiero

-Communications Directors: Annie Melia & Pam Watkins

-Curriculum Enrichment Directors, Howe-Manning: Angela Foley & Jenny Lukiewski

-Curriculum Enrichment Director, Fuller Meadow: Lindsay Pellegrini

-Teacher Appreciation & Support Coordinators: Heather Mitus & Laura Sylvester

-Chief of Staff: Eric Rogers

-Community Event Liaisons: Ashely Christensen, Kristen LaRovere, & Alicia Larson

A heartfelt thank you to the outgoing board members: Koryn Alexander, Michaela Anderson, Jody Green, Beth Ortins, and Christina Way. They’ve generously donated their time and energy to our school community, and we are deeply grateful for their contributions. 

I'm thrilled to continue as MPTO president and look forward to working with you to enrich the educational experience of your children in the 2025-26 school year. 

And finally, a special note of thanks to our generous sponsors, whose support has been critical to this year’s success. They’re recognized at the end of each newsletter—please consider supporting these wonderful businesses that give so much back to our students. 

Wishing you and your families an incredible summer! Be sure to stay connected to us on social media and through our website. 

-Jackie Chiumiento

Students—show off your creativity! The MPTO is calling ALL kindergarten to 5^th grade students to submit their t-shirt design. The winning shirt from each elementary school will be printed on next year’s fun run t-shirts! Design submission templates have gone home and are also available on the MPTO homepage.  Submissions are due June 6!

Howe-Manning Field Day is coming up on June 9 (rain date: June 10) and Fuller Meadow Field Day will be held on June 13 (rain date: June 16). We’re looking for parent volunteers to help make this a fun and memorable day for the kids. The Howe-Manning volunteer sign-up can be accessed by clicking here and the Fuller Meadow sign-up is available here.

Students should plan to wear sneakers, bring a water bottle, and put on sunscreen on at home. Parents are invited to watch during their child's timeslot below.

Howe-Manning, June 9

Grade 3: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Grade 5: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Grade 6: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Grade 4" 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Fuller Meadow, June 13

Grade 1: 9 - 10:35 a.m.

Grade 2: 10:40 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Kindergarten: 1:00 - 2:35 p.m.

Join us for our End-of-Year Ice Cream Social on June 16th from 6:30-8:00 PM at Howe Manning behind the school! Celebrate the start of summer with sweet treats, fun, and friends. No registration necessary. One ice cream or slush per person while supplies last. All supplies are generously donated by Richardsons!

Cow Mooing is returning this summer in Middleton! For just $20, you can have a herd of cows “graze” on someone’s lawn—just for fun! This udderly hilarious fundraiser supports the MPTO. Want to surprise a friend or your kids? Visit the MPTO website to learn more and nominate a family today!

We’re excited to share that we raised a total of $2,199.50 during the Coin Challenge—thank you to all the students, families, and staff who participated!

Week 1 Winners – 

Fuller Meadow:

Ochoa, Queiros and Foden 

Howe Manning:

Gigliotti, Smith, Thompson, Prior and Thomson

All of these classes earned an extra recess—way to go!

Week 2 Winners – 

Fuller Meadow:

Ochoa, Provencher, and Foden – Enjoy a cozy Pajama Day!

Howe Manning:

Gigliotti, Goldstein, Thompson, Wills, and Swanson – Enjoy a fun Outdoor Lunch!

Overall Winning Grades:

1st and 3rd Grade – You’ve earned a sweet Popsicle Party!

• All Fuller Meadow students were treated to StuntMasters BMX presentation on May 7.
• Kindergartners experienced the Community Helper field trip on May 14.
• 1^st graders visited the Franklin Park Zoo on May 15.
• 4^th graders were treated to the Birds of Prey in-school program on May 16.
• 4^th graders visited the Massachusetts State House on May 21.
• All Howe-Manning students experienced artist Rob Surette’s in-school program on May 23.
• 4^th graders participated in the “Touch Tanks” in-school program on May 29.
• 4^th graders visited the tidepools at the Seacoast Science Center on June 2.

Your support of the Middleton PTO helps fund curriculum enrichment, teacher grants, and events for our elementary school community. Last year, the PTO funded 18 in-school programs, 11 field trips, and six teacher grants. For more information on how we raised and spent funds during the 2023-24 school year, please see the information below. Thank you for your support!

Don't forget to visit www.middletonmapto.com and register or update your existing information to stay updated on school happenings!

Middleton, MA 01949