Mulberry Elementary
September 21, 2018
#MLBAllStars
AM KDG: 9:05am-11:55am
PM KDG: 1:05-3:55pm
2nd grade math fun
Positive office referral selfies
6th grade ambassador introductions
News from the Office
This is the last weekend for collecting March-a-thon money!
Our goal is for this to be the only fundraiser at Mulberry this year, should we reach our goal of $25,000 (roughly $42 per student). All money is due by Tuesday, September 25th. Our PTO has been working all summer to make this a great event and to provide amazing prizes at each donation level. We are grateful for our PTO's commitment and collaboration with the Milford community. Because of their hard work, every student will be given a t-shirt for free! Thank you in advance for supporting our students so that we can further provide unique learning opportunities and spaces this year!
For the safety of Milford students, all volunteers/chaperones working directly with children and not under the direct supervision of a Milford staff person, are required to have a background check. One option is a BCI background check, which costs $40 and is conducted at the volunteer's expense. A BCI check is valid for five years. The district has found a second, more affordable option. Those interested in volunteering can now complete the required background check through our Raptor system for $25. This background check is also valid for five years.
To initiate your background check, access the Raptor website: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/ODg6ZW4tVVM=
Just a few reminders:
Breakfast
Lunch
Kroger
Social Media
We also use the following hashtags that you can use to connect with us ~
#mlballstars, #ourstory, #MilfordSoars
**NEW**Milford Exempted Village School District Safety Policies
Dear Mulberry Families:
Safety is a top priority for our school and district. Please take the time to review the new policies the district has in place to ensure the safety of students and staff. Mrs. Greb & Mrs. Espy will be discussing these changes at Parent Curriculum Night sessions. Please feel free to contact our principals should you have any questions or concerns in regards to these new implementations.
After careful consideration by the Safety Task Force, which is made up of teachers, administrators, two board members and local law enforcement and fire department leaders, the district has decided to make changes to our parent volunteer/chaperone and visitation policy. This is to help ensure the safety and security of all of our staff and students.
Lunch with Students
Each elementary school will have a table available for family members to eat with their student at lunch time. Family members are parents, guardians, and family members listed on the Emergency Medical Authorization. Lunch guests must call ahead and make an appointment. This time is limited to lunch, and at no time shall anyone other than students and staff be permitted on the playground or in the gymnasium or classrooms during recess. At MJHS and MHS, students are not permitted to have adult guests in the cafeteria at lunch.
Classroom Volunteers
Volunteer times must be scheduled with a teacher and shall be approved by the school principal. Volunteers must go through the Raptor screening each time they enter the building.
Volunteers must be family members of a student enrolled in the building, a current Milford Junior High, or a Milford High School student. Other business community volunteers may be approved by the principal. Volunteers are not permitted to bring non-school age children with them (five years-of-age). These parameters apply to holiday parties, field day, and similar events.
Volunteers/Chaperones
For the safety of Milford students, all volunteers/chaperones working directly with children and not under the direct supervision of a Milford staff person, are required to have an Ohio BCI background check. This procedure is to be conducted at the volunteer's expense, once every five years, as required by law.
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-Looking Ahead-
September 21 - NO SCHOOL - Teacher In-service
September 28 - March-a-thon
October 8 - PTO Meeting
October 11 - End of 1st Quarter
October 12-16 - NO SCHOOL - Fall Break
October 17, 23, 25 - Conferences
October 22-26 - Book Fair
News from PTO
Thank you to our Mulberry All-Star families who attended the Dinner Night Out at Subway!
Please continue to collect for the March-a-thon that will take place on Friday, September 28th during school. Our goal is $25,000, which amounts to roughly $42 per student. Please be sure all money is turned in by Tuesday, September 25th. More information can be found HERE. Thank you in advance for your support!
The next PTO meeting is Monday, October 8th at 4:30pm. Hope to see you there!
We would love for you to join PTO! Please use the links below if you would like more information:
District News
Share Your Input Via Thoughtexchange By September 27
The district's first Thoughtexchange has been open since September 17. So far, hundreds of ideas have been shared, reviewed, and ranked. Through Thoughtexchange, you can confidentially share your thoughts and consider different points of view on your own time.
We are looking for feedback on the following question, “What do you appreciate about Milford Schools and where could we improve?” Go to the following link to participate: https://my.thoughtexchange.com/#570096482/hub
The Thoughtexchange will end at 11 p.m. on Thursday, September 27. A summary of the results will be shared later this fall.