Mustang Minute- Summer Edition
D24 Mission
Millburn CCSD #24 exists to create a culture of learning that inspires and empowers students to enrich our community
Upcoming Dates
- 9/9- EPIC Back To School Night
- 9/12-9/16- MAP Testing (1st-5th)
- 9/13- 1st-3rd Grade Parent Night
- 9/15-4th/5th Grade Parent Night
- 9/16- Parents Night Out
New Items
- EPIC Back to School Night Flyer
- EPIC Parents Night Out Flyer
- Lake County Forest Preserve Meditation/Yoga
- Wadsworth Area Pageant
Newsletter Topics
- First Days of School (NEW)
- Millburn Elementary Band (NEW)
- Cross Country- 5th Grade (NEW)
- Parent Night: 1st-5th Grade- (NEW)
- SBG- Grading (NEW)
- Volunteering
- Millburn Parents Night Out (NEW)
- Eagle Scout Project- Gaga Pit for MES
- Millburn Job Opportunities
- EPIC News
First Days of School
And we are off and running!!! The first few days of school have been great! Students are settled in nicely. Our first week or so will be reviewing expectations, building connections, and developing strong relationships, between staff/students and also students/students.
We also will be rolling out iPads for students over the next week. We ask that if your child brings home their device, make sure you charge each night and send it back with them each day to school.
Millburn Elementary Band
Current 4th - 5th Graders Are Invited To......
Join Millburn Elementary School Beginning Band!!!
You can be a part of our tradition of excellence! Instrument testing is next week!!!!!
August 31, 2022 during the school day.
Millburn Elementary School
Current 4th - 5th graders are invited to attend our band instrument tryouts and learn about the Millburn Schools Band Program on Tuesday August 31st during school.
Questions?
Contact: Mr. Chad Anderson
Dir. of Bands Millburn School District #24
(847) 245-2917
Cross County- 5th Grade
Boys and girls cross country practice (no tryouts) will begin Monday, Aug. 29th
Practices will be held at Millburn Middle School. Students should take their normal bus after school but will stay on the bus until it reaches the Middle school.
Practices are Monday - Friday and ending at 4:30.
A free activity bus for transportation home from practice is available starting Wednesday, Aug. 31st. Parents need to roster for the bus by going on the Millburn website and clicking on (parents community / I would like to... / Bus for activity) then print and fill out form and bring to the office. The transportation office will email you when your child is rostered and can start taking it.
Also a current physical must be on file with the school nurse.
If they have any questions please have them email the Cross Country coach – Joanne Riss: jriss@millburn24.net
Parent Nights (1st-5th Grade)
We invite families to attend Parent Night in September. Parent Night is a way to hear about new things going on in our school and find out what yoru child will experience in their classrooms this year. Because we have such a large community in our building, we need to seperate this into two nights:
9/13- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grade
9/15- 4th and 5th Grade
Each night starts at 5:30PM. Presentations will begin right at 5:30, so please come 10-15minutes ahead of time so you are ready right at 5:30. Parent Night typically lasts about an hour.
We understand that you might have multiple students at the same time. Do you best to divide an conquer. If you are unable to make the event, just try to connect with the teacher ahead of time.
Picture Make-Ups
If you missed taking pictures on Tuesday Night or maybe want a retake, we will have make-ups on October 12th.
Standards-Based Grading- Grading
Do you want to volunteer at school?
We encourage parents/guardians and other members of the community to share their time, knowledge and abilities with our students. Community volunteers in our schools enrich the educational program and strengthen our school.
The education of today’s youth takes a whole community. Caring members of our community bring new energies and resources into our schools. All over the country schools are drawing support from their communities through the efforts of volunteers who work in our schools, contribute goods and supplies, and support our schools financially.
Volunteering includes:
- Mystery Readers
- Guest Speakers
- Lunch Help
- Chaperoning Field Trips
- Helping small groups
- Assisting teachers
- So much more!!!
In order to volunteer, you must complete the application and have a background check done through our Raptor system here at school.
A master list of approved volunteers will be kept in the main office for staff to access when volunteers are needed.
We encourage parents to start the process now so that you can join us next year in volunteering.
Click the link below to complete the application.
Millburn Parents Night Out
Eagle Project - Playground Gaga Pit
Millburn Elementary is working with a former MIllburn student , Ryan Vargas, achieving his Eagle Scout rank. He would like to put in a gaga pit for our MIllburn students. In order to do, he is in need of funds to help support the project. If you would like to donate, click on the link below!
Millburn Job Opportunities
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL
Primary Function: To provide support to one or more students with disabilities, enabling them to receive greater benefit from the district’s instructional program.
Organizational Relationships: The Special Education Paraprofessional receives guidance from the classroom teacher and reports to the Administration.
Performance Responsibilities:
- Under the supervision of the teacher, work with student or students to reinforce concepts initially introduced by the teacher.
- Assist student(s) in organizing tasks, schedules, materials or assignments.
- Establish a positive and supportive relationship with the student(s), which encourages independent functioning rather than dependency.
- Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing the skills of individual students based on their needs, interests, or abilities.
- Help students operate and care for equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
- Distribute and collect workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction,
- Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
- Assist with the supervision of student(s), including during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, lunchtime, trips to the office, nurse, Media Center or field trips.
- Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and make-up work, as assigned by the teacher.
- Help student(s) with their clothing, dressing skills as needed.
- Assist with lunch, snack, and clean-up routines
- Assist with wash-up and toilet routines.
- Help student transition from one room to another.
- Alert the teacher to any problem or special information about the assigned student(s).
- Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
- Participate in inservice training programs, as assigned.
- Support established classroom and behavior management procedures.
- Perform other duties that may be assigned by supervisor.
Terms of Employment: Must have or obtain a paraprofessional license as issued by the State of Illinois.
Work year established by the Board of Education.
Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board Policy.
School year position, but benefits are 100% paid for the full year. 100% paid insurance includes medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and $50,000 life. Enrolled in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF); vested after 10 years. Paid time off includes sick and personal leave.
Salary: Based on experience and education ($12.80 minimum, $13.05 beginning January 1, 2023)
EPIC News
Back to school event: District 24 Welcome Back to School Event on Friday, September 9th from 5:30 to 7:30. Kick off the school year with friends and family join us for an evening of bubbles, bubbles and more bubbles. BubbleBash will be providing entertainment for all ages with bubbles and music. Stop by anytime between 5:30 and 7:30, dress appropriately for dancing and playing in bubbles and bring a towel. This is a free event for our Millburn Community. Spirit Wear, Rubber ducks, glow stick, snacks, and water will be available for purchase. See flyer in the virtual back pack
Parents only Night: Parents join us for a a back to school gathering for parents only: Parent Night Out Bonfire at Patch 22 on Friday, September 16th from 7:00 to 9:00. $10 per person and bring your own beverage. Snacks will be provided. Purchase tickets at millburnEPIC.com See flyer in the virtual back pack.
Register: Parents, Teacher and Staff please register on the EPIC website to receive information on what EPIC is doing and volunteer opportunities. Registration also gives you access to the family directory.
Help needed: We are looking for a number of Committee Chairs, Board Members and Class Liaisons for the upcoming year. Contact us for more information
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*Contact us at president@millburnEPIC.com