Cougar Catch 7/17
Jake Jorgenson, Principal at Millburn Middle School
Return Plans / Parent Registration
Dr. Lind sent our general return plan to families yesterday. Families will have an option to have their child(ren) come in for in-person instruction or choose remote learning. For in-person instruction at Millburn Middle School, here are the basics:
Students attend for 4 hours and can pick up lunch to bring home at dismissal
Students remain in one classroom and the teachers rotate for different content
Class sizes range from 16-19 with desks spaced 3-6ft apart
Masks must be worn at all times in the building
Busing will be available, with no more than 20 students on board
Many of our next steps for planning depend on how many families elect for in-person instruction. We will need to review staffing, busing, building needs, and scheduling.
We ask that all families complete their intentions for their child by Thursday, July 23. Click below to access the registration.
Face Masks
There are many companies that are selling masks, but which one is right for you? It really is like choosing a pair of shoes. You want them to be comfortable and still serve the purpose. The CDC recommends face make following these guidelines:
- Face masks should fit snugly and comfortably
- They must be secured with ties or ear loops
- They should comprise multiple fabric layers
- You should be able to breathe without restriction while wearing the face mask
- You should be able to wash the face masks without causing damage or losing the face mask’s shape
We do suggest families start looking for options for their child and to have them get use to wearing it for longer periods of time. Try wearing the mask around the house in relaxed environments: watching TV, playing a family game, etc.
Welcome 5th Grade Students!
Most likely we will have a few dates and times to choose from that work with your schedule and summer plans.
Once the details and Sign Up Genius are finalized, I will send a direct email to all incoming 6th grade families.
Mr. Rowlands and I are great tour guides! It will be a fun and efficient way to get 6th graders familiar with their new building.
Stay tuned for more details on this.
19-20 Yearbooks
Once these are in, I will communicate a pick up plan.
Report Cards
Likely we will put printed report cards into yearbooks and coordinate pick up details.
You can also contact the office at bvarga@millburn24.net if you would like a digital copy sent.
Office Hours
Millburn Middle School Has a Twitter Account!
Virtual Backpack
Supply Kits
Caudill Reading RequirementsCaudill Book List
Caudill Clouds
Lake Villa Library - Summer Neighborhood
EPIC Educator and Parent Involvement Connection MillburnEPIC.com
Box Tops: Don’t forget about your Box Tops! If you would like to submit any Box Tops that you have, please email us at: boxtoplabels@millburnepic.com. We will be happy to pick them up from your porch or mailbox. Any Box Tops submitted over the summer will be saved for the 2020-2021 school year and your child will get credit for their new classroom. Don’t forget to scan your grocery receipt to earn digital Box Tops for Millburn!
Jimano’s $$: Are you ordering dinner from Jimano’s? Look on your pizza box for the ‘Piece of Education’ logo and save that tab - Jimano’s will donate back to Millburn for each one of those saved! Turn these into the school with your Box Tops. Have a lot and want to give them now? Contact us at
boxtoplabels@millburnepic.com
Coca-Cola Give: Coca-Cola Give is a new destination for donating to your school. Each bottle of Coca-Cola products has a code on the inside of the bottle cap. (Not just soda – Dasani water, Powerade, Honest, etc).
2 Ways to give us the codes:
Enter the codes online
https://us.coca-cola.com/give/ Click Donate to your Local School. Enter Millburn Middle School or Millburn Elementary School (please make sure it is for the Illinois school NOT the New Jersey one). Join or sign in when you have an account.
Or
Send us the caps: contact us at boxtoplabels@millburnepic.com. We will sent up a pick up time and we will do the work for you.
Board Elections: We are going holding elections in the fall. Open positions will be: Vice President, Secretary, Community Fundraising Director, MMS Activity Director and MES Activity Director. If you are interested in a position and would like to reach out to us please contact us at president@millburnEPIC.com.
Amazon Smile: Do you use Amazon? Consider making your orders through Amazon Smile –Millburn EPIC will get a percentage of every order done in our name. See the virtual backpack for the easy instructions.
For more information visit our website at www.millburnEPIC.com
Questions or concerns contact us at millburnepic@gmail.com