Mustang Minute
Week of November 29, 2021
Welcome to the Mustang Minute!
You belong here.
As a parent or guardian of a Mill Street Elementary student, you are automatically a member of Mill Street Home & School (H&S). H&S provides opportunities to get involved in your child’s school day and find meaningful parent/guardian connections.
Volunteers Needed for Winter Parties
- The Sign Up Genius is now open to all who would like to volunteer.
- All volunteers must be fully vaccinated or submit a negative covid test to participate. If you have any questions regarding the requirement, please email Melissa at millstreeths@gmail.com.
Winter Clothing Drive
You can help a Mill Street child in need this holiday season by donating new and/or gently used winter clothing. Donating items from this wishlist will help ensure that all Mill Street students are warm this winter as the cold season begins. Please click the link below for more information and to sign up. THANK YOU for helping support our Mill Street Family and for your spirit of generosity!
Health Office Donation Request
Mill Street Community Resources
Hello families! We are excited to share that we are again pairing with the Giftmart program! If you are needing assistance to help provide holiday gifts for your Mill Street student, you can access this LINK for further information and registration. If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out to the Mill Street social workers, Mrs. Gonzalez at AGonzalez2@Naperville203.org or Mrs. Hill at khill@naperville203.org.
The Mill Community Resources Page has been updated again! Please click this LINK for an updated sharing of both seasonal and ongoing resources that may be of interest and benefit to you and your family. We will continue to update and share throughout the year. Likewise, if you would like to receive additional resources individually or posted on our link, please reach out to either school social worker and we’d be happy to assist! Thank you, Mrs. Gonzalez, AGonzalez2@Naperville203.org and Mrs. Hill, khill@naperville203.org.
Mill Street Night Out - December
Easy dinner – check!
Support Mill Street Home and School – check!
Enjoy an easy dinner night AND help support Mill Street Home and School at Portillo’s on Thursday, December 9th between 5PM – 8PM. 20% of each sale will be donated to Mill Street Home and School. Please show the flyer by paper or on your phone when you order in-store or through the drive-thru (online orders are not valid).
Karisma Boutique - Mill Street Night Out, November
Want to start your holiday shopping early?
Stop by Karisma Boutique at 232 S Washington Street now until the end of November and Karisma will donate to Mill Street Home & School. There will also be another shopping night on November 30th so head over that night for an added discount! Support the school and a local small business!
To ensure we receive credit, please mention Mill Street Home & School during checkout.
School Reminders:
If your student is being picked up for an appointment or your student is leaving school early for the day...please email their teacher and notify them of the pick-up time and if your student will or will not be returning to school that day. It is important the teacher knows the students schedule so they can plan accordingly. Please bring an ID with you if you're signing a student out early or leaving for an appointment. Thank you.
If your student is sick or will be absent, please call the health office at (630) 420-6355 and speak to Mrs. Robinson. You may leave a voicemail if calling outside of school hours.
Shop with Scrip
Did you know that you can purchase gift cards for gifts or personal use throughout the year, and a percentage of what you spend will come back to Mill St.? Thanks to ShopWithScrip, no extra money comes out of your pocket, and they make it even easier with the new mobile app, RaiseRight Fundraising. Through the app, you can select gift cards to be delivered directly to your home, or e-delivery! Use it to have gifts on hand for birthday parties, your dog walker, or when you just want to spread a little kindness. Enroll now with the code: F6A72B9A559L4, and start sending as much as 25% of your purchase from 700+ brands to support Mill St. programming! Questions? Contact Millgiftcards@gmail.com See separate announcement for annual holiday teacher and staff gift card program launch.
Open Executive Board Position for the 2021/22 School Year
The Mill Street Executive Board is looking for candidates interested in the Co-President position. The role is a two-year commitment, the candidate will need to have served as a previous Mill Street (or other District 203 school) committee chairperson.
If you are interested in serving on the Executive Board, or would like more information, please email Jen Fosdick at millstreethssecretary@gmail.com.
Lost and Found
The lost and found table is located across from the MPR, near the gym. We clear the table once a month and donate all items that are not claimed. Thank you!
Reminder: Parents, please label your students items such as jackets, lunch boxes, water bottles, etc. If your item is labeled correctly, we can return it to your student properly. Thank you in advance for your help with this.
Additional Information:
Spirit Wear Fridays - Show your Mustang pride and wear your Mill Street spirit wear or red/black on Fridays. Let's go Mustangs!
- It's time to pre-order your 72-page, full-color 2021-22 yearbooks! Pre-orders can be made online at https://www.balfour.com/illinois/naperville/mill-street-elementary-school. Yearbooks are $22 plus a $1.00 convenience fee for the total transaction. If you have any questions, please contact the Yearbook Committee at millstreetyearbook@gmail.com.
This Week at a Glance:
Monday, November 29th - Battle of the Books Meeting, 2:35-3:15pm
Wednesday, December 1st - Last day to participate in the Mill Street Staff Gift Card Program
Wednesday, December 1st - 6:15pm, 4th & 5th grade Orchestra Concert
Wednesday, December 1st - 7:15pm, 4th & 5th grade Band Concert
Thursday, December 2nd - Student Council Meeting, 7:20am
Looking Ahead:
Monday, December 6th - Battle of the Books Meeting, 2:35-3:15pm
Thursday, December 9th - Mill Street Night Out, Portillos
Mill Street Home & School
As parents of Mill Street Students, we encourage and facilitate a cooperative partnership among our students, parents/guardians, and school staff and administration to support and enhance the school experience of each student. H&S is our school’s version of a PTO or PTA, except there are no dues--just an open invitation to stay informed and get involved at whatever level you can.
Email: millstreeths@gmail.com
Website: https://www.naperville203.org/millstreet
Location: 1300 North Mill Street, Naperville, IL, USA
Phone: (630) 420-6353
Facebook: facebook.com/millstreetelementary