Mustang Minute
May 14, 2021
2021-2022 Registration Has Begun!!!
Early Bird Discount Ends Friday, June 4th
Packets were sent home with in-person students last week. Packets for remote students are available in the office.
***3rd-5th grade remote students doing IAR will receive their packet next week.
Topics
- Be Seen and Heard Presentations (NEW)
- iPad Collection (NEW)
- Wellness Policy Review (NEW)
- Plant Sale
- EPIC News (Updated)
- Virtual Backpack (NEW)
Be Seen and Heard Presentations
One resource he shared with kids was a book he wrote, Be Seen and Heard. He is offering families a free digital copy of the book and coloring pages for families to download if they would like. Follow the link below to access these resources.
iPad Collection
In-Person students will turn their devices in on Thursday, May 27 and Friday, May 28th at school. Remote student devices will need to be brought in the week of May 31 from 8AM-4PM.
Wellness Policy Review
We are looking for volunteers to review the District’s Wellness Policy on May 19, 2021 from 3:30 – 4:15p.m. via Zoom. We would like to include parents, middle school students, teachers, nurses, and foodservice staff. Please email Stephen Johns (sjohns@millburn24.net) if you are interested in serving on this committee.
EPIC News
General Assembly Meeting: Tuesday, May 18th at 7:00 via Zoom.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83849254177?pwd=V085NVFlY2Rnb3dnNDh3U2RxN0VoUT09
Staff Appreciation Week: Thank you to everyone who helped make our appreciation week a success. Special thanks:
- Families who made a donation and
- Brandi Bardi for making our banner
- Roots Hospitality for the gift certificates to their restaurants
- Letter the Lawn Lindenhurst for our signs
- RoyalTea Party and balloons for our displays
EPIC Board Elections: Voting is now open until Sunday night. We have the following position open for elections:
- President – 2 year position
- Treasurer – 2 year position
- Communication Relations Director – 2 year position
- Corporate Fundraising Director – 2 year position
- Secretary – 1 year position
To vote go to: www.millburnEPIC.com and click on announcement – EPIC Board Election Nominees. Scroll to the bottom to link to the Election Ballot
MMS Virtual Book Fair: Last Days for the Book Fair. Get ready for your Caudill summer reading book – shop our Scholastic Book Fair from May 3-16. There are so many books to choose from along with Caudill books. Orders will be directly delivered to your home. Book Only Orders of $25 or more ship free. Click the link below starting May 3rd.
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/millburnmiddleschool3
8th Grade Farewell Celebration: Friday, May 21st . Our FRIENDS themed evening is almost here. Be ready to move through the Millburn Episodes (just over an hour). Please arrive no more than 10 minutes before your scheduled time but make sure you have enough time to take a picture at our special photo opt.
Sign up for the event – Closes May 14th.
*Masks and social distancing will be followed.
6th and 7th Grade Families:
We need your help! I takes many hands doing simple tasks make this night a success. Remember next year the 7th grade families do all the work for you to have a memorable evening. If you have any questions please contact:
Supply Kits: Supply kits now live! Be prepared for next school year without ever leaving the comfort of your home. Avoid the crowds and have their supplies delivered straight to your home. Kit editing and free shipping through 6/21! See the virtual back pack for more information.
Spirit Wear:
Masks: Millburn masks available (mustang/elementary and cougar/middle school). Online orders will be taken each month and submitted at the end of the month. You will be notified by email when your orders arrive at the school and can be given to your child's teacher or pick up.
Next order due March 30th https://millburn2021.itemorder.com/
Magnets and Water Bottles: Magnets and water bottles are available for purchase. Magnets are the blue and red color scheme with both school logos, while water bottles are available in either Mustang red or Cougar blue. For more information and to order, visit https://millburnepic.com.
Amazon Smile: Holiday Shopping? Or online shopping just because? 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.
Box Tops: We are continuing to collect box tops Drop them off at school. There is a bin for Box Tops (labeled Drop Your Box Tops Here) by the Main Entrance Doors of each school. Or pick them up from your porch, contact us as boxtops@millburnEPIC.com.
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, add them to our bin, or let us pick them us Contact us at
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. Send them in, drop them off in a bin, or contact us for contactless pick up.
Check out our website for information www.MillburnEPIC.com or follow us on Facebook
Mrs. Kari Gedville
Email: kgedville@millburn24.net
Phone: 847-245-4910
Twitter: @KariGedville