Quaker Hill Elementary Newsletter

Quaker Hill Elementary School Christopher Discordia, Principal cdiscordia@waterfordschools.org

Quaker Hill wishes the very best to Traci Susi, who is retiring after the new year! She will be missed!!

Quaker Hill Elementary School Christopher Discordia, Principal cdiscordia@waterfordschools.org

Wed. Jan 7 - Gr. 4/5 Cheerleading 3:15-4:30p Fri. Jan 9 - Gr. 4/5 Cheerleading 3:15-4:30p

Week of Jan. 5th - Jan 9th Monday - B Tuesday - C Wednesday - D Thursday - A Friday - B Lunch Menu Jan. 5th - Jan. 9th Mon. - Cheeseburger on a WG roll, oven fries, baked beans, diced peaches, milk Tue.- Chicken tenders(H), mashed potatoes, steamed golden corn, warm WG dinner roll, applesauce, milk Wed. - Pizza slice, steamed broccoli, cucumber smiles, 100% fruit juice sidekick, orange smiles, milk Thur. - GF taco beef nachos with creamy cheese sauce, black beans, salsa, mini corn muffin, diced pears, milk Fri. - Grilled cheese & tomato soup, goldfish crackers, baby carrots w/ranch cup, potato tots, apple, milk

NURSE’S CORNER

Dressing for Cold Weather

Boosts mood

Reduces stress

Improves focus

Physical activity

Strengthens immune system

Enhances creativity

Vitamin D = Sunlight

Improves cognitive function

Quaker Hill Elementary School PTA (QHPTA) is responsible for supporting so many facets of your child's experience at Quaker Hill Elementary School and we also know for hosting THE BIGGEST and BEST events every school year.

So if you would like to know what QHPTA events are happening, how you can volunteer, get involved, and/or support our organization then please utilize on of the options below:

WEBSITE Here you will find a calendar of all our EVENTS, information about our board, membership, minutes and bylaws. https://sites.google.com/view/qhpta

FACEBOOK Interact with us on Facebook @qhpta Here you can get updates on activities, events, DM us with questions, see photos, etc.

Be sure to LIKE and FOLLOW our page

EMAIL qhpta2007@gmail.com Send us an email. Ask to join our email list, contact us with questions, ideas, etc.

MEETINGS QHPTA Monthly Meetings first Wednesday of Each Month located in QHES School Library

ANNOUNCING

FRIENDS OF WATERFORD MUSIC Informational Meeting Scheduled for

JANUARY 7TH, 2026 6PM-7PM CLARK LANE MIDDLE SCHOOL MEETING IN THE LIBRARY Anyone who is interested, please come and attend!

Be a part of the launch!

Questions? FriendsofWaterfordMusic@gmail.com

Mission Statement To support, promote, and enhance the music education programs within our schools and town. We are dedicated to fostering a lifelong love of music by providing financial assistance, volunteer support, and advocacy for our students and teachers. Through collaboration with educators, parents, and the community, we strive to ensure that every student has the opportunity to experience the joy and benefits of music participation.

Friends of Waterford Music is not affiliated with nor sponsored by the Waterford Public Schools

WATERFORD SOCCER CLUB & CONNECTICUT COAST SOCCER

2026 SUMMER SOCCER

Clinics

TWO ONE-WEEK CLINICS AGES 5-14, CO-ED

JUNE 22-26

JULY 20-24

$150

$185

HALF DAY: 9AM- 12 PM

FULL DAY: 9AM- 3 PM

WATERFORD SOCCER CLUB

SPERA FIELD ROPE FERRY & GARDINERS WOOD RD.

Now is the time to sign up for soccer training with some of the best coaches

REGISTER AT: WATERFORDSOCCER.ORG QUESTIONS? WTFDSOCCERREGISTRAR@GMAIL.COM

Waterford Soccer Club 2026 Spring Registration Opens January 1st

Travel League ($120) Born 2012-2017 & th 2011 8 graders Open 1/1/26 to 3/1/26 $30 Late fee starts: 2/15/26 No assessements Rec League ($95) Born 2018-2020 Open 1/1/26 to 3/15/26 $30 Late fee starts: 3/1/26 Tykes ($60) Born 2021-2022 Always Open

Register online at:

waterfordsoccer.org

SPRING 2026

WATERFORD YOUTH LACROSSE

REGISTER ONLINE NOW! REGISTER ONLINE NOW!

Grades PreK-8th

Equipment available to borrow upon request Instructional for all ages: PreK - 8th Instructional program is FREE

Registration for Instructional will open in January 2026

Travel Teams:

8U Grades K-2 10U Grades 3-4 12U Grades 5-6 14U Grades 7-8 Cost for Travel Teams: $105 Personalized Uniform cost if needed: $80

Payment plans available *All players must have a valid USA Lacrosse Membership* www.usalacrosse.com

www.waterfordyouthlacrosse.org

Follow us @waterfordyouthlacrosse

Let’s dominate the field in 2026!

Let’s dominate the field in 2026!

Waterford Little League Register online now for Spring Little League Season!

www.wllct.org SCAN HERE

2026 Spring Season Registration fees: Majors/Minors - $150 Coach Pitch - $100 Co-ed Tee Ball - $50 Payment Plans available!

Family discount for families with 3 or more players.

Important Registration Dates: Majors/Minors $25 late registration fee begins 1/15 Registration closes 1/31 Coach Pitch $25 late registration fee begins 2/1 Registration closes 2/15 CONNECT WITH US

Please email Registration@wllct.org with any registration questions.

DECEMBER PROGRAMS Friday, December 19, 11:00AM - 11:45AM Baby & Me Lapsit Storytime Recommended for children up to 18 months and their caregivers. No registration required.

Mondays, December 8, 15, & 22, 10:30AM - 11:00AM Family Storytime Ages birth to 5, no registration is required.

Saturday, December 20, 10:00AM - 11:00AM Read to Scout All ages, no registration required.

Monday, December 8, 4:00PM - 5:00PM Bottle Caps Craft Learn about the importance of recycling and make a snowman ornament craft during this event with local author Lizzie Madelyn. Bottle caps will be provided but feel free to bring your own if you have some!

Ages 6 to 12, no registration required.

Monday, December 22, 5:00PM - 6:00PM Holiday Stories Book Club Ages 6 to 12, no registration required.

Friday, December 12, 11:00AM - 11:45AM Tale and Tinker Ages 3 to 5, registration is required.

Monday, December 15, 4:00PM - 6:30PM Drop in Craft: DIY Holiday Ornaments Ages 6 and up, no registration required.

Tuesday, December 16, 4:30PM - 5:30PM Read to Hodges All ages, no registration required.

TEEN CORNER Wednesday, December 10, 5:30PM - 7:00PM Teen Craft Night At this Teen Craft Night we will be getting into the spirit by making holiday cards and crafts.

All materials provided. Ages 11 to 18. Registration is required.

Tuesday, December 23, 4:00PM - 6:00PM LEGO Club Ages 4 and up, no registration required.

Monday, December 29, 2:30PM - 3:15PM Crazy Science Join the Niantic Children's Museum for an interactive program that explores science. Ages 5 and up, no registration required.

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Waterford for helping to fund this program.

Tuesday, December 30, 3:00PM - 5:00PM Puzzle Mania Ages 4 and older, no registration required.

GRAB & GO CRAFT: Saturday, December 6th to Friday, January Frosty!

(While supplies last)

All programs are free and open to the public.

Access our online event calendar for more information and to register.

Children & Teens

Saturday, December 6, 10:30AM- 11:00AM Sign and Sing Ages birth to 5, no registration required. Thank you to CT Humanities for helping to fund this program.

FEATURED PROGRAMS Wednesday, December 10, 7:00PM - 8:00PM A Mystic River Brass Ensemble Holiday Concert All ages, no registration required.

Saturday, December 13, 2:30PM - 3:30PM Local Children's Author Juana Martinez-Neal Juana will read a book from her awarded Alma series and lead participants in an interactive drawing activity. There will be a limited number of free copies of Alma and How She Got Her Name in English and Spanish then additional titles will be available for sale. Recommended for ages 5 and up, no registration required.

Thank you to Waterford RISE for helping to sponsor this program.

Saturday, December 27, 2:30PM Family Movie Matinee Looking for a free, calm afternoon with the family after the holidays? Join us for a relaxing family friendly movie in the library meeting room. Bring your blankets and pillows to make it even more cozy! All ages welcome, no registration required. We will be watching Smurfs (2025, rated PG, 92 minutes)

Wednesday, December 31, 11:00AM - 12:00PM Noon Year's Eve Party Let's ring in the New Year - at noon! Join us for a party to celebrate the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026 with games, activities, and crafts for the whole family. Instead of counting down to midnight, we will count down to noon. All ages welcome, no registration required.

FREE DIGITAL RESOURCES: Access these FREE Digital Resources with your Waterford Public Library card:

e-books, e-Audiobooks & magazines e-books, e-Audiobooks & streaming music

Kids e-books

Streaming video Language learning for ALL

www.waterfordpubliclibrary.org All programs are free and open to the public.

All programs are in person unless online is specified.

Please help if you can.

Support the library and donate to our Annual fund drive.

49 Rope Ferry Rd Waterford, CT 06385 860-444-5805 www.waterfordpubliclibrary.org

DECEMBER 2025

WATERFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS – ALL SCHOOLS

Egg & Cheese Sandwich on a WG Roll Or WG Muffin ( Apple Cinn or Blueberry) Or WG Cereal with cheese stick Fruit Choice/ Milk

Mini Maple Waffle

Mini WG Pancakes Or WG Muffin ( Apple Cinn or Blueberry) Or WG Cereal with cheese stick 100% Orange Juice/ Fruit Choice/ Milk

Pumpkin Bread

Or WG Muffin ( Apple Cinn or Blueberry) Or WG Cereal with cheese stick Fruit Choice Milk

Or WG Muffin ( Apple Cinn or Blueberry) Or WG Cereal with cheese stick 100% Apple Juice/ Fruit Choice Milk

Mini WG Pancakes

Egg & Cheese Sandwich on a WG Roll

Or WG Muffin ( Apple Cinn or Blueberry) Or WG Cereal with cheese stick 100% Orange Juice/ Fruit Choice/ Milk “Snowflake” Dutch Waffle Or WG Muffin ( Apple Cinn or Blueberry) Or WG Cereal with cheese stick 100% Apple Juice/ Fruit Choice/ Milk

Winter Break

Or WG Muffin ( Apple Cinn or Blueberry) Or WG Cereal with cheese stick Fruit Choice/ Milk

Egg & Cheese Sandwich on a WG Roll Or WG Muffin ( Apple Cinn or Blueberry) Or WG Cereal with cheese stick Fruit Choice/ Milk

Egg & Cheese Sandwich on a WG Croissant Or WG Muffin ( Apple Cinn or Blueberry) Or WG Cereal with cheese stick Fruit Choice/ Milk

Mini Maple Waffle Or WG Muffin ( Apple Cinn or Blueberry) Or WG Cereal with cheese stick Fruit Choice Milk

BREAKFAST PRICES (Includes Milk) ELEM & PK $2.25/CLMS $2.50/WHS $2.75 ADULT $3.00 MILK Only $.75 Reduced Qualified Students =Free

Breakfast Pizza Or WG Muffin ( Apple Cinn or Blueberry) Or WG Cereal with cheese stick Fruit Choice/ Milk

Mini WG Pancakes

Egg & Cheese Sandwich on a WG Roll Or WG Muffin ( Apple Cinn or Blueberry) Or WG Cereal with cheese stick 100% Apple Juice/ Fruit Choice/ Milk

Breakfast Pizza

Or WG Muffin ( Apple Cinn or Blueberry) Or WG Cereal with cheese stick 100% Orange Juice/ Fruit Choice/ Milk

Or WG Muffin ( Apple Cinn or Blueberry) Or WG Cereal with cheese stick Fruit Choice/ Milk

Egg & Cheese Sandwich on a WG Roll

Pumpkin Bread

Or WG Muffin ( Apple Cinn or Blueberry) Or WG Cereal with cheese stick 100% Apple Juice/ Fruit Choice/ Milk

Or WG Muffin ( Apple Cinn or Blueberry) Or WG Cereal with cheese stick Fruit Choice Milk

Early Dismissal WG Muffin ( Apple Cinn or Blueberry) Or WG Cereal with cheese stick Fruit Choice/ Milk

Happy Holidays to our families!

Winter Break

Winter Break

Winter Break

Winter Break

All grain-based items offered are whole-grain rich which means that at least 51% of the grains in the item are whole grain (WG), all other grains are enriched

A VARIETY OF FRESH FRUITS:(1cup) & 4oz. 100% Fruit Juice OFFERED (No juice for Pre-K) 8 oz. White Skim or 1% white Milk Choice/No FF Chocolate Milk served at Breakfast

“Thoroughly cooking meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs reduces the risk of foodborne illness”

*Allergy Warning: Menu items may contain or come in contact with wheat, eggs, soy, nuts, and dairy Key: FF=Fat Free WG=Whole Grain GF=Gluten Free Cereal Available *Menus are subject to change THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER

DECEMBER 2025

LUNCH PRICES (Includes milk) STUDENT $3.25 REDUCED Qualified Students NO CHARGE ADULT $5.00 Milk Only $0.75

WATERFORD SCHOOLS PRE-K

Soft Taco

Terriyaki Chicken

Chicken Nuggets Smile Fries Apple sauce Warm WG Dinner Roll Milk

Brown Rice Fiesta Beans Diced Pears Milk

Cheese Pizza Square Garden Salad Diced Peaches Milk

Over Brown Rice Diced Carrots Orange Smiles Milk

Chicken & Waffle sticks

Mandarin Orange Chicken

Cheese Quesadilla Black Beans Golden Corn Diced Peaches Milk

French Toast Sticks Sausage Links Potato Rounds Berry Cup Milk

Cheese Pizza Square Garden Salad Diced Peaches Milk

Diced Chicken & Gravy Mashed potatoes Warm WG Dinner Roll Apple sauce Cup Milk

SCHOOL HOLIDAY!

Honey Glazed Carrots Potato Tots Applesauce Milk

Mac & Cheese

Steamed Peas WG Biscuit Applesauce Milk

Chicken & Pasta Alfredo

Over Brown Rice Steamed Broccoli Orange Smiles Milk

Beef Nachos with Creamy Cheese Sauce Fiesta beans Golden Corn Diced Pears Milk

Chicken Patty on a WG Roll Oven Fries Vegetarian Baked Beans Milk

Pizza Crunchers

Garden Salad Diced Pears Milk

Turkey & Cheese Tortilla Roll-up Garden salad Apple Slices Milk

Early Dismissal

Steamed Broccoli Orange smiles Milk

Cheese Pizza Slice Steamed Broccoli Cucumber Smiles Diced Peaches Milk

SCHOOL HOLIDAY!

SCHOOL HOLIDAY!

SCHOOL HOLIDAY!

SCHOOL HOLIDAY!

SCHOOL HOLIDAY!

All grain-based items offered are whole-grain rich which means that at least 51% of the grains in the item are whole grain (WG), all other grains are enriched

A VARIETYOF FRESH FRUITS & VEGETABLES OFFERED DAILY “Thoroughly cooking meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs reduces the risk of foodborne illness” Alternative Meal AVAILABLE Daily or Alternate Salad meal offered when available (See kitchen manager) Milk offered = 1% or skim White

Please let your teacher know if you would like the Alternative Meal =Sun butter & Jelly or Yogurt, cucumber slices, applesauce, goldfish crackers, milk

Salad Meal available/am order=Garden salad with egg, dinner roll, fruit, milk

Allergy Warning: Menu items may contain or come in contact with wheat, eggs, soy, nuts, and/or milk THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER

*Menus are subject to change

DECEMBER 2025

Free & Reduced meal applications are available online at: www.waterfordschools.org

Chicken Nuggets Sweet & sour sauce cup Smile Fries Apple sauce Steamed Peas Warm WG Dinner Roll Milk

LUNCH MEAL PRICES (includes milk) Elementary student $3.25 Reduced Qualified students NO CHARGE ADULT MEAL $5.00 MILK Only=$.75

WATERFORD SCHOOLS K-5

Soft Beef & Cheese Tacos Lettuce/Tomato/Salsa Brown Rice Fiesta Beans Corn poppers Diced Pears Milk

Cheese Pizza Slice Garden Salad Fzn 100% Juice Sidekick Diced Peaches Milk

(GF)Terriyaki Chicken Steamed Brown Rice Edamame’ Diced Carrots Fortune Cookie Orange Smiles Milk

Chicken Patty (H) on a WG Roll Oven Fries Vegetarian Baked Beans Fzn 100% Juice Sidekick Milk

Chicken (H) & waffle sticks Syrup Cup Honey Glazed Carrots Potato Tots Applesauce Milk

Mandarin Orange Chicken Over Brown Rice Steamed Broccoli Fortune Cookie Orange Smiles Milk

Cheese Quesadilla Black Beans Salsa cup Golden Corn “New” Corn bread poppers Diced Peaches Milk

French Toast Sticks Syrup Cup Sausage Links Potato Rounds Berry Cup Mango Juice Milk

Pizza Crunchers Garden Salad WG Garlic Knot Baby Carrots w/Ranch Cup Diced Pears Milk

Chicken “smackers” Mac & Cheese Steamed Peas WG Warm Biscuit Applesauce Milk

GF Taco Beef + Creamy Cheese Sauce Topped Nachos Fiesta beans Golden Corn Salsa Cup Mini Corn muffin Diced Pears Milk

Diced Chicken & Gravy Mashed potatoes Delicata squash smiles Warm WG Dinner Roll Apple sauce Cup Milk

Mozzarella Sticks Meatballs & Marinara Garden Salad Warm WG Breadstick Fresh Apple Slices Milk

SCHOOL HOLIDAY

SCHOOL HOLIDAY

Cheese Pizza Square Garden Salad Fzn 100% Juice Sidekick Diced Peaches Milk

“Early Dismissal”

Diced Chicken& Pasta Alfredo Steamed Broccoli Warm garlic knot Orange smiles Milk

Cheese Pizza Slice Steamed green beans Cucumber Smiles Diced Peaches Milk

SCHOOL HOLIDAY

SCHOOL HOLIDAY

SCHOOL HOLIDAY

SCHOOL HOLIDAY

All grain-based items offered are whole-grain rich which means that at least 51% of the grains in the item are whole grain (WG), all other grains are enriched WG=whole Grai/Rich H=Halal available A VARIETYOF FRESH FRUITS & VEGETABLES OFFERED DAILY “Thoroughly cooking meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs reduces the risk of foodborne illness” Alternative Meal AVAILABLE Daily or Alternate Salad meal offered when available (See kitchen manager) Please let your teacher know if you would like the Alternative Meal =Sun butter & Jelly or Yogurt, cucumber slices, applesauce, goldfish crackers, milk /Salad Meal=Garden salad with egg, dinner roll, fruit, milk

Allergy Warning: Menu items may contain or come in contact with wheat, eggs, soy, nuts, and/or milk THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER

*Menus are subject to change

JANUARY 2026

BREAKFAST PRICES (Includes Milk) ELEM & PK $2.25/CLMS $2.50/WHS $2.75 ADULT $3.00 MILK Only $.75 Reduced Qualified Students =Free

WATERFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

3

“Snowflake” Dutch Waffle Or Apple Cinn or Blueberry WG Muffin Or WG Cereal with cheese stick 100% Apple Juice/ Fruit Choice Milk

Mini WG Pancakes Or Apple Cinn or Blueberry WG Muffin Or WG Cereal with cheese stick Fruit Choice/ Milk

Egg & Cheese Sandwich on a WG Roll Or Apple Cinn or Blueberry WG Muffin Or WG Cereal with cheese stick Fruit Choice/ Milk

Egg & Cheese Sandwich on a WG Roll Or Apple Cinn or Blueberry WG Muffin Or WG Cereal with cheese stick Fruit Choice/ Milk

Banana Bread

Or Apple Cinn or Blueberry WG Muffin Or WG Cereal with cheese stick 100% Apple Juice/ Fruit Choice Milk

SCHOOL HOLIDAY !

Egg & Cheese Sandwich on a WG Roll Or Apple Cinn or Blueberry WG Muffin Or WG Cereal with cheese stick Fruit Choice/ Milk

Mini Maple Waffle Or Apple Cinn or Blueberry WG Muffin Or WG Cereal with cheese stick Fruit Choice Milk

Mini WG Pancakes Or Apple Cinn or Blueberry WG Muffin Or WG Cereal with cheese stick 100% Orange Juice/ Fruit Choice/ Milk

Mini Maple Waffle

SCHOOL HOLIDAY !

SCHOOL HOLIDAY !

Egg & Cheese Sandwich on a WG Croissant

Mini Maple Waffle

Or Apple Cinn or Blueberry WG Muffin Or WG Cereal with cheese stick Fruit Choice/ Milk

Early Dismissal

Or Apple Cinn or Blueberry WG Muffin Or WG Cereal with cheese stick Fruit Choice Milk

Banana Bread Or Apple Cinn or Blueberry WG Muffin Or WG Cereal with cheese stick 100% Apple Juice/ Fruit Choice/ Milk

Egg & Cheese Sandwich on a WG Roll

Mini WG Pancakes Or

Or Apple Cinn or Blueberry WG Muffin Or WG Cereal with cheese stick Fruit Choice/ Milk

Apple Cinn or Blueberry WG Muffin Or WG Cereal with cheese stick 100% Orange Juice/ Fruit Choice/ Milk

Egg & Cheese Sandwich on a WG Croissant

Breakfast Pizza

Or Apple Cinn or Blueberry WG Muffin Or WG Cereal with cheese stick Fruit Choice/ Milk

Or Apple Cinn or Blueberry WG Muffin Or WG Cereal with cheese stick 100% Orange Juice/ Fruit Choice/ Milk

Or Apple Cinn or Blueberry WG Muffin Or WG Cereal with cheese stick Fruit Choice Milk

Egg & Cheese Sandwich on a WG Croissant Or Apple Cinn or Blueberry WG Muffin Or WG Cereal with cheese stick Fruit Choice/ Milk

Breakfast Pizza Or Apple Cinn or Blueberry WG Muffin Or WG Cereal with cheese stick Fruit Choice/ Milk “Snowflake” Dutch Waffle Or Apple Cinn or Blueberry WG Muffin Or WG Cereal with cheese stick 100% Apple Juice/ Fruit Choice/ Milk

All grain-based items offered are whole-grain rich which means that at least 51% of the grains in the item are whole grain (WG), all other grains are enriched

A VARIETY OF FRESH FRUITS: (1cup) & 4oz. 100% Fruit Juice OFFERED (No juice for Pre-K) 8 oz. White Skim or 1% white Milk Choice/ No FF Chocolate Milk served at Breakfast

“Thoroughly cooking meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs reduces the risk of foodborne illness” *Allergy Warning: Menu items may contain or come in contact with wheat, eggs, soy, nuts, and dairy Key: FF=Fat Free WG=Whole Grain GF=Gluten Free Cereal Available Cinn=Cinnamon

*Menus are subject to change

THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER

Free & Reduced meal applications available online : WWW.waterfordschools.org

LUNCH PRICES (Includes milk) STUDENT $3.25 REDUCED Qualified Students = NO CHARGE ADULT $5.00 Milk Only $0.75

JANUARY 2026 WATERFORD PRE-K

SCHOOL HOLIDAY !

SCHOOL HOLIDAY !

GF Taco Beef Nachos with Creamy Cheese Sauce Black Beans Mini Corn Muffin Diced Pears Milk

Grilled Cheese Goldfish Crackers Potato Tots Apple Milk

Cheeseburger on a WG Roll Oven Fries Baked Beans Milk Diced Peaches

Chicken Tenders (H) Mashed Potatoes Warm WG Dinner Roll Applesauce Milk

Pizza Slice Steamed Broccoli Cucumber Smiles Orange Smiles Milk

Chicken Tenders (H) Marinara sauce cup Tomato Cucumber Salad Breadstick Apple Milk

Cheeseburger Macaroni Warm WG Dinner Roll Green beans Diced Pears Milk

Mandarin Orange Chicken Brown Rice Steamed Broccoli Orange Smiles Milk

Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla Smile fries Fiesta Beans Applesauce Milk

Crispy Chicken on a WG Roll Mac & cheese Diced Peaches Milk

SCHOOL HOLIDAY !

Sun butter & Jelly Sandwich Potato wedges Orange smiles Milk

French Bread Pizza Garden Salad Diced Peaches Milk

Pasta with sauce(V) Meatballs in marinara sauce Steamed Green Beans Fresh Apple Milk

Terriyaki Chicken Woodles (WG Noodles) Steamed Broccoli Diced Pears Milk

Pizza square Potato Wedges Cucumber Smiles Diced Peaches Milk

French Toast Sticks Chicken Sausage Links Potato Rounds Milk

Early Dismissal

C

“Brunch for Lunch “

Sloppy Joe on a WG Roll Potato Rounds Orange Smiles Milk

Chicken smackers

Oven Fries Warm WG Dinner Roll Applesauce Milk

Diced Chicken & WG Penne’ Pasta Alfredo Steamed Broccoli Fruit Cup Milk

*All grain-based items offered are whole-grain rich which means that at least 51% of the grains in the item are whole grain (WG), all other grains are enriched

A VARIETYOF FRESH FRUITS & VEGETABLES OFFERED DAILY “Thoroughly cooking meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs reduces the risk of foodborne illness” Alternative Meal AVAILABLE Daily or Alternate Salad meal offered when available (See kitchen manager) Milk offered = 1% or skim White Please let your teacher know if you would like the Alternative Meal =Sun butter & Jelly or Yogurt, cucumber slices, applesauce, goldfish crackers, milk or Salad Meal=Garden salad with egg, dinner roll, fruit, milk

Allergy Warning: Menu items may contain or come in contact with wheat, eggs, soy, nuts, and/or milk *Menus are subject to change WG=Whole Grain* V= Vegetarian/plant-based GF=Gluten Free (H)=Halal THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER

JANUARY 2026

Free & Reduced meal applications are available online at: www.waterfordschools.org

LUNCH MEAL PRICES (includes milk)

ELEM $3.25 Reduced Qualified students = NO CHARGE ADULT MEAL $5.00 MILK Only=$.75

WATERFORD K-5

SCHOOL HOLIDAY !

SCHOOL HOLIDAY !

Key: WG=Whole Grain H=Halal order also available GF = Gluten Free V=Plant Based GF Taco Beef Nachos with Creamy Cheese Sauce Black Beans Salsa Mini Corn Muffin Diced Pears Milk

Cheeseburger on a WG Roll Oven Fries Baked Beans Milk Diced Peaches

Chicken Tenders (H) Mashed Potatoes Steamed golden Corn Warm WG Dinner Roll Applesauce Milk

Pizza Slice Steamed Broccoli Cucumber Smiles 100% Fruit juice Sidekick Orange Smiles Milk

Chicken Tenders (H) Mozzarella sticks Marinara sauce cup Tomato Cucumber Salad Breadstick Apple Milk

Cheeseburger Macaroni Golden Corn Rainbow Veggie Tray Choice Warm WG Dinner Roll Diced Pears Milk

Mandarin Orange Chicken Brown Rice Steamed Broccoli Orange Smiles Milk

Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla Smile fries Fiesta Beans Baby Carrots Applesauce Milk

SCHOOL HOLIDAY !

Hot Dog on a WG Roll Baked Beans Potato Wedges Orange Smiles Milk

French Bread Pizza Garden Salad with Italian Dressing Baby Carrots with ranch cup Diced Peaches Milk

Pasta with sauce(V) Meatballs in marinara sauce Steamed Green Beans Warm WG Garlic Knot Fresh Apple Milk

Sloppy Joe on a WG Roll Potato Rounds Ceasar Salad with cherry tomatoes Orange Smiles Milk

Crispy Chicken Nuggets Sweet & sour sauce cup Oven Fries Golden Corn Warm WG Dinner Roll Applesauce Milk

Pizza Crunchers Marinara Sauce Cup Potato Wedges

Cucumber, Tomato & Garbanzo Bean Salad with Italian Dressing

Diced Peaches

Milk

Early Dismissal

“Brunch for Lunch “

French Toast Sticks syrup cup Chicken Sausage Links Potato Rounds 100% Apple juice Milk

Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Goldfish Crackers Baby Carrots with Ranch cup Potato Tots Apple Milk Crispy Chicken on a WG Roll Mac & cheese Steamed Peas Mango Wango 100% Juice Diced Peaches Milk Terriyaki Chicken Woodless (WG Noodles) Steamed Broccoli WG Egg Roll Diced Pears Milk Diced Chicken & WG Penne’ Pasta Alfredo Steamed Broccoli Warm WG Breadstick Fruit Cup Milk

All grain-based items offered are whole-grain rich which means that at least 51% of the grains in the item are whole grain (WG), all other grains are enriched

“Thoroughly cooking meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs reduces the risk of foodborne illness” Alternative Meal AVAILABLE Daily or Alternate Salad meal offered when available (See kitchen manager)

A VARIETYOF FRESH FRUITS & VEGETABLES OFFERED DAILY

Please let your teacher know if you would like the Alternative Meal =Sun butter & Jelly or Yogurt, cucumber slices, applesauce, goldfish crackers, milk /Salad Meal=Garden salad with egg, dinner roll, fruit, milk

Allergy Warning: Menu items may contain or come in contact with wheat, eggs, soy, nuts, and/or milk THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER

*Menus are subject to change

Waterford Public Schools

DRAFT August 2025 Mon

Tue

4 11 18 25±

5 12 19 26*

Wed

6 13 20 FD

2017-2018 October 2025

September 2025

Thu

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Mon

Tue

Wed

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1 8 15 22 29

SH 8 15 22 29

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PD SH 18 25

Wed

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1 8 15 22 29

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3 10 17 24 31

January 2026

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7 14 21

1 8 15 22

2 9 16 23

3 10 17

4 11 18

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School Holiday School Holiday (17 days ~ 77 cumulative)

(15 days ~ 60 cumulative)

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10/2 – School Holiday (Schools Closed) 10/13 – School Holiday (Schools Closed) 10/23 – * PD Early Dismissal PK-12

December 2025 Fri

School Holiday

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(21 days ~ 45 cumulative)

9/1 – School Holiday (Schools Closed)

November 2025 Tue

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(21 days ~ 24 cumulative)

8/25 – ± Staff Convocation 8/26 – * PD - No School – PK-12 8/27 – First Day of School

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8 PD 22 29

9 16 23 30

(19 days ~ 96 cumulative)

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12/23 - Early Dismissal PK-12 12/24 – 12/31 – School Holiday (Schools Closed)

February 2026 Mon

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Fri

3 10 SH 23 24

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

2 9 16 23 30

3 10 17 24 31

4 11 18 25

PD 12 PT 26

PD 13 20 27

(18 days ~ 114 cumulative)

◼

◼ ◼ ◼

4 11 18 SH

5 12 19 26

Wed

6 13 20 27

Wed

Thu

Fri

6

7

1 8

2 9

SH 10

20 27

21 28

School Holiday

22 29

23 30

24

◼ ◼

4/3 – School Holiday (Schools Closed) 4/13 - 4/17 – School Holiday (Schools Closed)

June 2026

Thu

Fri

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

7 PD 21 28

1 8 15 22 29

1 8 15 22 29

2 9 16 23 30

3 10 17 24

4 11 18 25

5 LD 19 26

(10 days ~ 181 cumulative)

(20 days ~ 171 cumulative)

◼ ◼

Tue

(16 days ~ 151 cumulative)

3/5 – * PD Early Dismissal PK-12 3/6 - * PD No School for Students – PK-12 3/19 – * *P/T Conferences: Early Dismissal PK-12

May 2026 Tue

Mon

(21 days ~ 135 cumulative)

2/16-2/17 – School Holiday (Schools Closed)

Mon

◼ ◼

1/1 – 1/2 – School Holiday (Schools Closed) 1/15 – * PD Early Dismissal PK-12 1/19 – School Holiday (Schools Closed)

March 2026

Tue

2 9

◼

5/14 – * PD Early Dismissal PK-12 5/25 – School Holiday (Schools Closed)

◼ ◼

6/11 - ** Early Dismissal PK-12 6/12 – Last Day of School Early Dismissal PK-12

± Staff Convocation is for all staff of the Waterford Public Schools * Professional Development is for Administrators, Teachers, Paraprofessionals 8 AM-3 PM ** Full day for Paraprofessionals

NOTE: Snow days will be added onto the school year as needed.

BOE Approved: December 19, 2024

2025-26 Elementary Letter Rotation Schedule August 2025 Mon

25

Tue

Wed

September 2025

Thu

Fri

A

Wed

Thu

Fri

2

3

4

5

D

A

B

C

8

9

10 11 12

6

D

A

B

D

C

15

16 17 18 19

16

14 15 16 17

A

B

A

C

D

22

23 24 25 26

20

21 22 23 24

B

C

D

A

29

30

27

28 29 30 31

C

C

D

A

B

Fri

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

1

2

3

4

5

D

A

B

November 2025 Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

October 2025

Tue

26 27 28 29

Mon

C D

C D A

B

Mon

December 2025

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

1

2

3

A

B

B

7

8

9

10

D

A

B

C

A B C

B C* D

C D A

January 2026 Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

3

2

3

A

B

C

A

A

B

3

8

5

6

7

8

9

10 11 12

5

6

7

8

9

B

A

C

D

A

B

D

B

B

C

D

A

B

10

12

12 13

14

15 16 17 18 19

12

13 14 15 16

C

C

C

D

22 23 20 21 22

22

20 21 22 23

D

A

D

26

27 28 29 30

D

A

Mon

Tue

B

C

C

D

A

17

18

19

20

21

B

C

D

A

B

24

25

29 30

C

D

B

C D A*

A A

A B B

C*

Winter Recess

C

February 2026

March 2026

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

2

3

4

5

6

A

B

C

D

A

2

3

4

5

7

C

D

A

B*

A

9

10 11 12 13

9

10 11

12

13

B

C

C

D

C

C D

6

Wed

Thu

Fri

1

2

3

D

A

B

7

8

9

10

D

A

B

A

B

C

B

C

16 17 18

19

20

15

16 17 18 19

D

D

B

C*

D

A

B

23 24 25 26 27

23 24 25

26

27

20

21 22 23 24

B

A

D

A

C

D

30 31

27

28 29 30

B

C

D

A

Fri

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

1

1

2

3

4

5

D

A

B

C

D

8

9

10 11 12

C

C D

D A

B

B

B

C

12 13 18 19 20 A

A

A

B*

April 2026

Mon

D

A

A B

May 2026 Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

A B

C

4

5

6

7

8

A

B

C

D

A

A

B

C

D*

A*

11

12 13 14 15

10

11

12

15

16

B

C

C

D*

A*

A

*B

18

19 20 21 22

C

D

A

A* B

B C

MD 26 27 28 29 D

A

B

A B

D B

A C

C

June 2026

D

D

C

C

24 25 26 27 28

◼ No School * Early Dismissal