Mills Moments
Friday, April 20th, 2023

Trojan Families,
The District is looking to streamline urgent and emergency messaging to staff and family. We are planning to utilize our messaging platform called Remind to facilitate these communications.
As a result, the District successfully sent out its 'test' urgent and emergency communication on Thursday, April 20th at 3:45pm. If you received the message there is nothing more you need to do. However, if you are a parent/guardian and did NOT RECEIVE the message, please fill out this Contact Update Form.
IAR (llinois Assessment of Readiness) for students in grades 3-5 has been completed. You are encouraged to talk with your students about the tests and always encourage them to perform at their highest level on these standardized assessments. Click here if you want to learn more about the battery of tests.
Next week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday our 5th graders take the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA). Click here for more information about the assessment and allow your student(s) an opportunity to practice. It is crucial that each student come to school on these dates and on time as testing will start at 8:50am. Please be sure that your child is well rested and has eaten a healthy breakfast. Students will need their computers to take the ISA so be sure your student brings his/her computer fully charged, their charger, and a pair of corded headphones or earbuds.
This week we had a three way tie for attendance challenge! Second, Fourth and Fifth grades all had only 5 absences this week. Fourth grade also won for least amount of tardies. Congratulations!
With Trojan Pride,
Email: millsinfo@epcusd401.org
Website: https://www.epcusd401.org/mills
Location: 2824 North 76th Avenue, Elmwood Park, IL, USA
Phone: 708-452-3560
Twitter: @jm401_trojans
Thank you, PTA, for hosting a wonderful family Bingo Night!
Thank you to those who were able to participate in the PTA Bingo Night. We appreciate your time and you are encouraged to attend future events when you are able.
Is COMING- May 8th- May 12th during school hours and a 1/2 hour after school. Stock up before summer!
You can create an e-wallet for your child and share the link with family and friends to fund your child's summer reading!
If you are available to help Tuesday or Wednesday from 11- 3:30 or Thursday or Friday 9- 3:30, we would really appreciate the help. Please email Erica Hohenadel at erica.hohenadel@gmail.com with the dates/times that you are available.
🎵CHOIR CONCERT🎵
The 4th and 5th grade choir concert will be taking place on Wednesday, May 3rd at 6pm. It will be a joint concert with Elmwood Elementary Choir and it will be taking place in the EPHS auditorium.
Reminder
Please be respectful to students and their families by adhering to the student handbook stating, "Do not bring animals to school. This includes bringing pets including dogs when dropping off or picking up your children." If you see something, say something.
Mark Your Calendars
See our upcoming Theme Thursdays!
REMEMBER, 2:00pm EARLY RELEASE MONDAYS
April 25, 26, & 27- CogAT testing for 2nd graders and ISA Testing for 5th graders
Thursday April 27th- Grade 3 Field Trip 9-2:30 (Schiltz & Krueger)
Friday April 28th- Grade 3 Field Trip 9-2:30 (Arroyo, Morales & Gutsmiedl)
Tuesday, May 2nd- 5th Grade Field Trip to Adler Planetarium
View our John Mills school calendar
View all of our upcoming district events by visiting our district calendar