Cardinal Connection

Message from Mrs. Wilson

It's been another great week! We had over 240 students and "Grown-Ups" participate this morning for Donuts! 95% student participation! That's an awesome way to end our week! I want to give a HUGE shout-out to our extremely busy cafeteria staff! Kelly Disbro, Miriam Troyer, and Erica Adams are absolutely amazing at what they do!

Next week is very busy as well. Volleyball starts on Tuesday and we have a school board meeting that evening. These meetings are open to the public and all are welcome to attend. They take place at Rush Co. Schools Central Office located at 330 W. 8th St. in Rushville.

Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Lisa Wilson, Principal

Milroy Elementary School

765-629-2323

wilsonli@rushville.k12.in.us

NED - Never Give Up ... Encourage Others ... Do Your Best

Mindset Mission yo-yos are no longer available but we raised over $900 to pay it forward!

Here is a follow up home resource from the Mindset Mission website. You may want to use it with your child as they are designed to go hand in hand with the program.

Parent Encouragement Notes If you'd like additional resources, they are available here.

Don’t forget to ask your student what they learned in the show about having a growth mindset from YET the Yeti, Captain Kindly, and during NED’s visit on the spaceship!


Great Listeners!	NED Program	Mrs. Wilson practicing her Yo-Yo skills

Great Listeners!

NED Program

Mrs. Wilson practicing her Yo-Yo skills

Dates to Remember

Feb. 6 - Theatre Club

Feb. 7 - ELA Tutoring for grades 3-6

Feb. 7 - Volleyball 5/6

Feb. 7 - School Board Meeting at Central Office - 6:30

Feb. 9 - Math Tutoring for grades 3-6

Feb. 9 - Volleyball 5/6

Feb. 7-9 - Informed Together for 6th Graders

Looking Ahead:

Feb. 13 - STEM Club

Feb. 13 - Math Textbook Adoption Committee Meets

Feb. 14 - ELA Tutoring for grades 3-6

Feb. 14 - Volleyball 5/6

Feb. 16 - Math Tutoring for grades 3-6

Feb. 16 - Volleyball 5/6

Feb. 17 - No School - Teacher In-service

Feb. 13-17 - Cardinal Council Spirit Days

Feb. 13-17 - Random Acts of Kindness Week

Feb. 20 - History Club

Feb. 20 - School in session (Make-up day)

Feb. 20-24 - Jump Rope for Heart Week

Feb. 21 - ELA Tutoring for grades 3-6

Feb. 21 - Volleyball 5/6

Feb. 23 - Math Tutoring for grades 3-6

Feb. 23 - Volleyball 5/6

Feb. 23 - RemedyLive Mental Health Programs

Feb. 27 - Theatre Club

Feb. 28 - Volleyball 5/6

Feb. 28 - ELA Tutoring for grades 3-6

March 2 - Read Across America Day

March 2 - Volleyball 5/6

March 2 - Math Tutoring for grades 3-6

March 6-9 - IREAD for 2nd/3rd graders

March 7 - ELA Tutoring for grades 3-6

March 7 - Volleyball 5/6

March 9 - Math Tutoring for grades 3-6

March 9 - Volleyball 5/6 - Last Day

March 13-16 - NWEA

March 16 - PTO Meeting

March 27-31 - Spring Break

*Pick up for tutoring is 4:00 at the gym doors.

*Pick up for Theatre Club, History Club, STEM Club and Volleyball is 4:30 at the gym doors.

Please talk with your child about bus safety and how it is important to sit in the seat properly, keep hands and feet inside the aisle, and to follow the expectations we have in place. I've explained to all students that the bus driver's job is to get them to and from school safely. However, they need to do their job as well and follow the rules.

Students are to only ride the bus assigned to him/her. We are not able to allow students to "bus hop" and ride home with friends, etc. Thanks for your help with this.


Designing the Rock Garden	Walking Path Designs	Engagement

Designing the Rock Garden

Walking Path Designs

Engagement

January Classroom Attendance Winner - 97%

Congratulations to Mrs. Meer's class for having 97% Attendance for the month of January! Way to go!

Each month we see which class has the best attendance. We know that sometimes your child needs to be away from school because of an illness or appointments. However, it's really important to be at school! Thanks for your help in getting your child to school We appreciate your help with this!

NOTE FROM SUPERINTENDENT JAMESON REGARDING DELAYS/CLOSING

School Delay or Cancellation

The process of determining delays or cancellation of school starts at about 4:30 a.m. It involves many people and community agencies. It is not a unilateral decision made by only the Superintendent of Schools. We are always going to try and be in school when students and staff can safely get to school.

There are many factors that go into the decision including:

Emergency Management in Rush County issues the county’s emergency status. This would include a status of yellow, orange, or red. If there is a red status then the decision is no unnecessary travel. School will be closed.
Phone conversations with the county highway department. What they have been able to do with clearing the county roads.
Phone conversations are made to the city street department and what they have been able to do with clearing the city streets and making intersections safe.
Calls are made to Bob Bridges (School SRO), Dan Wright (Director of Maintenance for RCS), and Dr. Thomas Keeley (Director of Transportation for RCS). The Superintendent will make a decision after the roads have been driven. Our worst roads are driven between 4:30 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. to get the best information we can get to make an informed decision.
What the weather forecast says for the day involving new snow or temperatures is very important. You have to project at least 8 hours ahead of our decision.
How much ice is on the roads? Ice is much harder to deal with than just snow.
Can we get the students home in the evening?
Is drifting snow a concern? We have to be aware of all the students that drive to and from school.
What are the other local school systems doing? I talk to the superintendents from Hancock County, Shelby County, Fayette County, and Decatur County.
Once we have made a decision I will get the info to the staff and public ASAP. The time of notification varies on occasion because things can change quickly. The Superintendent will always try to make the call before 5:40 a.m. or the night before when possible. Information will be available from:

A. School Messenger automatic calling system

B. WIFE radio

C. RCS webpage, Twitter, and Facebook

D. Local Indy TV stations (Channels 4, 6, 13, and 59)

Two- hour Delay– this will delay the starting time at all schools for two hours. Bus pick ups will be two hours later than normal pick- ups.

Pre-K & Developmental Pre-K will not be attending on 2 hour delays. Assignments will be emailed home.
No AM morning Career Center on 2 hour delays
PM Career Center students will go in the afternoon and will end classes at their normal scheduled times
If a 2 hour delay is called on early release Wednesdays - we will release at normal scheduled time (NO early release)

2022-2023 Make- Up Days – In the event schools are closed the following days will be used for make-up:

Built-in snow days will be used first

Snow Make-up Days

January 16
February 20
April 7

Next closure will be an eLearning Day


Lisa Wilson Mrs. Wilson is the Milroy Elementary School Principal. She has been in the education field for 26 years teaching grades K-6. Together with her husband, William, they have three kids and eight grandkids. She loves to go to the beach and spend time with her family. Mrs. Wilson loves her job and the best part about it she gets to see kids everyday!	Kim Durand Mrs. Durand is our School Nurse. This is her third year at Milroy Elementary. She is originally from Connecticut and we're luck to have her in Indiana now! Mrs. Durand and her husband have two sons. She loves animals! Mrs. Durand enjoys spending time with her family and reading in her spare time!	Karen Wagner Mrs. Wagner has been at Milroy Elementary for 7 years. She is the "First Lady" at our school because she really is the first lady you see when you walk in our doors! Mrs. Wagner and her husband have been married for 36 years. She has two grown children. She enjoys spending time with her 3 grandchildren and working in her flower gardens. Mrs. Wagner is a multi-tasker and she's extremely good at her job!

Lisa Wilson

Mrs. Wilson is the Milroy Elementary School Principal. She has been in the education field for 26 years teaching grades K-6. Together with her husband, William, they have three kids and eight grandkids. She loves to go to the beach and spend time with her family. Mrs. Wilson loves her job and the best part about it she gets to see kids everyday!

Kim Durand

Mrs. Durand is our School Nurse. This is her third year at Milroy Elementary. She is originally from Connecticut and we're luck to have her in Indiana now! Mrs. Durand and her husband have two sons. She loves animals! Mrs. Durand enjoys spending time with her family and reading in her spare time!

Karen Wagner

Mrs. Wagner has been at Milroy Elementary for 7 years. She is the "First Lady" at our school because she really is the first lady you see when you walk in our doors! Mrs. Wagner and her husband have been married for 36 years. She has two grown children. She enjoys spending time with her 3 grandchildren and working in her flower gardens. Mrs. Wagner is a multi-tasker and she's extremely good at her job!


Lisa French Mrs. French is an IU East graduate. She has worked in Franklin County schools for several years and she is excited to be at Milroy Elementary for her second year. Mrs. French is married and has three children. She lives on a farm in Franklin County and has a passion for all animals. Her family is actively involved in 4-H. To relax she enjoys long walks with her family on the Whitewater Trails. Mrs. French loves to travel and dreams of visiting Alaska someday.	Sarah Hudnall Mrs. Hudnall is the 3rd grade teacher here at Milroy. This is her second year teaching here. Mrs. Hudnall enjoys spending time reading, crafting, and spending time with her family and dogs.	Mary Byrne Mrs. Byrne is starting her 34th year in the teaching profession and her eighth year as a Milroy Cardinal. Graduating from Indiana University in 1995 with degrees in journalism and public policy, Mrs. Byrne returned to St. Mary-of-the-Woods College to complete coursework for her elementary education degree in 1988. Mrs. Byrne’s husband, John, is materials supervisor for Copeland Corporation. They have two grown children, Alex and Sydney; three grandcats and one granddog.

Lisa French

Mrs. French is an IU East graduate. She has worked in Franklin County schools for several years and she is excited to be at Milroy Elementary for her second year. Mrs. French is married and has three children. She lives on a farm in Franklin County and has a passion for all animals. Her family is actively involved in 4-H. To relax she enjoys long walks with her family on the Whitewater Trails. Mrs. French loves to travel and dreams of visiting Alaska someday.

Sarah Hudnall

Mrs. Hudnall is the 3rd grade teacher here at Milroy. This is her second year teaching here. Mrs. Hudnall enjoys spending time reading, crafting, and spending time with her family and dogs.

Mary Byrne

Mrs. Byrne is starting her 34th year in the teaching profession and her eighth year as a Milroy Cardinal. Graduating from Indiana University in 1995 with degrees in journalism and public policy, Mrs. Byrne returned to St. Mary-of-the-Woods College to complete coursework for her elementary education degree in 1988. Mrs. Byrne’s husband, John, is materials supervisor for Copeland Corporation. They have two grown children, Alex and Sydney; three grandcats and one granddog.


Julie Gilpin Julie Gilpin is the first grade teacher at Milroy Elementary. This will be her third year teaching and she's very excited for this school year to begin! When Julie is not at the school, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and dog and cat named Gidget and Rudy.	Melinda Boughner Mrs. Boughner is excited to be working with our 2nd grade students again this year. She is a graduate of Indiana State University, and has been in the education field for 22 years. Mrs. Boughner is married to her husband, Ron, and together they have 6 children.	Kim Cook Mrs. Cook is very excited to be in her new role as the Title 1 teacher at Milroy. She has 15+ years teaching experience. Mrs. Cook is originally from Greenfield, but has lived in Rush County now for the past eleven years. Together with her husband, Jeff, they have three children and two grandchildren. She enjoys helping out on the family farm where they raise corn, soybeans and show pigs.

Julie Gilpin

Julie Gilpin is the first grade teacher at Milroy Elementary. This will be her third year teaching and she's very excited for this school year to begin! When Julie is not at the school, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and dog and cat named Gidget and Rudy.

Melinda Boughner

Mrs. Boughner is excited to be working with our 2nd grade students again this year. She is a graduate of Indiana State University, and has been in the education field for 22 years. Mrs. Boughner is married to her husband, Ron, and together they have 6 children.

Kim Cook

Mrs. Cook is very excited to be in her new role as the Title 1 teacher at Milroy. She has 15+ years teaching experience. Mrs. Cook is originally from Greenfield, but has lived in Rush County now for the past eleven years. Together with her husband, Jeff, they have three children and two grandchildren. She enjoys helping out on the family farm where they raise corn, soybeans and show pigs.


Karen Hoeing Mrs. Hoeing is an instructional assistant and is beginning her 17th year with Milroy Elementary. When she has time, she likes to venture to new places. Mrs. Hoeing especially enjoys time with her family and being with friends.	Katy Anderson Mrs. Anderson is beginning her second year at Milroy Elementary as a teaching assistant. She has always enjoyed working with children and finding creative ways to help them learn! Mrs. Anderson, her husband, and their two children live on a farm just outside of Milroy. Her favorite thing to do is to spend time with her family.	Danielle Ellis Mrs. Ellis is a lifelong resident of Rush county and grew up in Milroy. Mrs. Ellis and her husband, Adam, will have been married 12 years this October. She has one daughter, Leah, who attends Milroy Elementary. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, crafting, and camping.

Karen Hoeing

Mrs. Hoeing is an instructional assistant and is beginning her 17th year with Milroy Elementary. When she has time, she likes to venture to new places. Mrs. Hoeing especially enjoys time with her family and being with friends.

Katy Anderson

Mrs. Anderson is beginning her second year at Milroy Elementary as a teaching assistant. She has always enjoyed working with children and finding creative ways to help them learn! Mrs. Anderson, her husband, and their two children live on a farm just outside of Milroy. Her favorite thing to do is to spend time with her family.

Danielle Ellis

Mrs. Ellis is a lifelong resident of Rush county and grew up in Milroy. Mrs. Ellis and her husband, Adam, will have been married 12 years this October. She has one daughter, Leah, who attends Milroy Elementary. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, crafting, and camping.


India Burris India Burris is our new IT Coordinator and Cardinal Council Sponsor for Milroy Elementary School. She has worked in technology for five years, and three years of that time was spent specializing in education technology for schools. Previously she was also a teacher and IT technician for Franklin County Community School Corporation for over two years. Miss Burris loos forward to meeting all of her new colleagues as well as the parents and students that shape our community every day.	Bob Bridges One of our School Resource Officers is Mr. Bridges. He teaches our D.A.R.E. program to 5th graders and is a valuable asset to Rush Co. Schools.	Kelli Koors Mrs. Koors is thrilled to be joining the Milroy Cardinal family as the Resource teacher. This is her 23rd year teaching in Rush County Schools. She is a reading specialist trained in dyslexia and wants to foster a love for reading and learning in her students. She and her husband, Tim, live in Greensburg and have been married for 21 years. They love to spend time with family and friends, entertain and travel-especially to the beach or mountains! She is looking forward to building relationships with the students and families at MES!

India Burris

India Burris is our new IT Coordinator and Cardinal Council Sponsor for Milroy Elementary School. She has worked in technology for five years, and three years of that time was spent specializing in education technology for schools. Previously she was also a teacher and IT technician for Franklin County Community School Corporation for over two years. Miss Burris loos forward to meeting all of her new colleagues as well as the parents and students that shape our community every day.

Bob Bridges

One of our School Resource Officers is Mr. Bridges. He teaches our D.A.R.E. program to 5th graders and is a valuable asset to Rush Co. Schools.

Kelli Koors

Mrs. Koors is thrilled to be joining the Milroy Cardinal family as the Resource teacher. This is her 23rd year teaching in Rush County Schools. She is a reading specialist trained in dyslexia and wants to foster a love for reading and learning in her students. She and her husband, Tim, live in Greensburg and have been married for 21 years. They love to spend time with family and friends, entertain and travel-especially to the beach or mountains! She is looking forward to building relationships with the students and families at MES!


Kirah Banks Ms. Banks is a recent University of Dayton graduate. She is excited to be our librarian as well as an aide this year! Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with friends and family.	Angie Stapp Mrs. Stapp has joined Milroy Elementary as our Speech Teacher this year. She is married to Tim and they have three children. Mrs. Stapp enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends.	Caroline Smith Mrs. Smith is our PE teacher this year. She graduated from Ball State University in Exercise Science. She is currently enrolled in the Transition to Teach program. In her off time you can find her doing physical activities that include; riding my bike, running, and playing pickleball. She also enjoys cooking meals, watching sports, and spending time with her girls.

Kirah Banks

Ms. Banks is a recent University of Dayton graduate. She is excited to be our librarian as well as an aide this year! Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with friends and family.

Angie Stapp

Mrs. Stapp has joined Milroy Elementary as our Speech Teacher this year. She is married to Tim and they have three children. Mrs. Stapp enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

Caroline Smith

Mrs. Smith is our PE teacher this year. She graduated from Ball State University in Exercise Science. She is currently enrolled in the Transition to Teach program. In her off time you can find her doing physical activities that include; riding my bike, running, and playing pickleball. She also enjoys cooking meals, watching sports, and spending time with her girls.


Kelly Disbro Mrs. Disbro has been working in the cafeteria for 2 1/2 yrs. She is married to her husband, Kevin and they have 2 grown children who are both married. They have been blessed with 2 granddaughters whom they adore! Mrs. Disbro enjoys spending time at their campsite on the Ohio river in Madison, spending time with her family and friends, taking walks, working in her flowers, and taking long country rides in their Ranger. We love having such a friendly person in our cafeteria taking care of us!	Miriam Troyer Mrs. Troyer loves gardening, traveling, reading, and spending time with her family! She is an awesome person and does such a god job working hard in our cafeteria.	Erica Adams Mrs. Adams was born and raised in Rushville, Indiana. She graduated from Rushville Consolidated High School in 2005. Erica has been married for almost 11 years to Jim Adams. Erica and Jim have 3 children Brennen, Kiernyn and Kinnley. They have lived in Milroy for about 7 years. Mrs. Adams loves spending time with her family and taking pictures. She does a great job in our cafeteria!

Kelly Disbro

Mrs. Disbro has been working in the cafeteria for 2 1/2 yrs. She is married to her husband, Kevin and they have 2 grown children who are both married. They have been blessed with 2 granddaughters whom they adore! Mrs. Disbro enjoys spending time at their campsite on the Ohio river in Madison, spending time with her family and friends, taking walks, working in her flowers, and taking long country rides in their Ranger. We love having such a friendly person in our cafeteria taking care of us!

Miriam Troyer

Mrs. Troyer loves gardening, traveling, reading, and spending time with her family! She is an awesome person and does such a god job working hard in our cafeteria.

Erica Adams

Mrs. Adams was born and raised in Rushville, Indiana. She graduated from Rushville Consolidated High School in 2005. Erica has been married for almost 11 years to Jim Adams. Erica and Jim have 3 children Brennen, Kiernyn and Kinnley. They have lived in Milroy for about 7 years. Mrs. Adams loves spending time with her family and taking pictures. She does a great job in our cafeteria!


Elaine Meer Mrs. Meer is a Ball State Graduate. She has been in education for 13 years. This is her second year in Kindergarten! Mrs. Meer and her husband, Dan, live in Batesville.They have 5 children: Myra, Melaine, Jack, Nathan and Abe. She loves spending time with her family!	Cheryl Bacon Mrs. Bacon is a kindergarten Teaching Assistant and a bus driver for Milroy. This fall will begin her 11th year in the classroom and 16th year as a bus driver. Mrs. Bacon is married to her husband, Doug, and they have 2 sons that are in college at Purdue! In her spare time she enjoys hiking, boating, kayaking, exploring the great outdoors, and spending time with family and friends. Mrs. Bacon looks forward to leading and teaching the students here at Milroy!	Jennifer Myers Mrs. Myers graduated from Saint Mary-of-the Woods College. She has been teaching for 15 years, most of which have been joyfully spent in Kindergarten Land. Mrs. Myers is thrilled to be one of our awesome Kindergarten Teachers at Milroy! Mrs. Myers is married to Mike, a high school Dean of Students. They have three daughters and five grandchildren. In Mrs. Myers’ free time she enjoys spending time with family and friends. Going on walks and reading are two of her favorite pastimes.

Elaine Meer

Mrs. Meer is a Ball State Graduate. She has been in education for 13 years. This is her second year in Kindergarten! Mrs. Meer and her husband, Dan, live in Batesville.They have 5 children: Myra, Melaine, Jack, Nathan and Abe. She loves spending time with her family!

Cheryl Bacon

Mrs. Bacon is a kindergarten Teaching Assistant and a bus driver for Milroy. This fall will begin her 11th year in the classroom and 16th year as a bus driver. Mrs. Bacon is married to her husband, Doug, and they have 2 sons that are in college at Purdue! In her spare time she enjoys hiking, boating, kayaking, exploring the great outdoors, and spending time with family and friends. Mrs. Bacon looks forward to leading and teaching the students here at Milroy!

Jennifer Myers

Mrs. Myers graduated from Saint Mary-of-the Woods College. She has been teaching for 15 years, most of which have been joyfully spent in Kindergarten Land. Mrs. Myers is thrilled to be one of our awesome Kindergarten Teachers at Milroy! Mrs. Myers is married to Mike, a high school Dean of Students. They have three daughters and five grandchildren. In Mrs. Myers’ free time she enjoys spending time with family and friends. Going on walks and reading are two of her favorite pastimes.


Janet Dance Mrs. Dance is teaching 5th grade for us this year. She is a mother of 3 kids and 2 step kids. Mrs. Dance has been married for 15 years to her husband, Victor. They like camping in their RV and love going to Florida in the winter. Welcome Mrs. Dance!	Cari Faulconer Mrs. Faulconer is very excited to be teaching 5th grade at Milroy Elementary this school year! This will be her 18th year teaching students. When she's not at school, she can be found enjoying time with her family and friends.	Tori Nash Our energetic Art Teacher is Mrs. Nash. She teaches Art at Milroy and Arlington Elementary. She has been teaching for 14 years. Mrs. Nash loves to create and spend time with family.

Janet Dance

Mrs. Dance is teaching 5th grade for us this year. She is a mother of 3 kids and 2 step kids. Mrs. Dance has been married for 15 years to her husband, Victor. They like camping in their RV and love going to Florida in the winter. Welcome Mrs. Dance!

Cari Faulconer

Mrs. Faulconer is very excited to be teaching 5th grade at Milroy Elementary this school year! This will be her 18th year teaching students. When she's not at school, she can be found enjoying time with her family and friends.

Tori Nash

Our energetic Art Teacher is Mrs. Nash. She teaches Art at Milroy and Arlington Elementary. She has been teaching for 14 years. Mrs. Nash loves to create and spend time with family.


Teagan Teagan is one of the Therapy Dogs for Rush Co. Schools. She visits Milroy Elementary on Wednesdays this year. Teagan has a schedule and seems to know exactly where she needs to be to assist our students and staff members. Teagan is loved by everyone in our school!	Sandy Wright Mrs. Wright is married to Richard and has been for 34 years. She has two kids, Emily and Curtis. Mrs. Wright has worked for Rush County Schools for 14 years. She enjoys mowing and gardening. She also enjoys playing corn hole, bowling, and playing cards with family and friends. Mrs. Wright is a great addition to Milroy Elementary!	Joyce Norvell Miss Joyce is the Head Custodian at Milroy Elementary. She went to the old Milroy School building when she was a child. She has worked at the new and old building for the past 21 years and she loves her job! Miss Joyce is married to John and they have 11 children. Spending time with her family and friends, using the metal detector, and watching IU basketball are her favorite things to do. She also loves to go to the beach!

Teagan

Teagan is one of the Therapy Dogs for Rush Co. Schools. She visits Milroy Elementary on Wednesdays this year. Teagan has a schedule and seems to know exactly where she needs to be to assist our students and staff members. Teagan is loved by everyone in our school!

Sandy Wright

Mrs. Wright is married to Richard and has been for 34 years. She has two kids, Emily and Curtis. Mrs. Wright has worked for Rush County Schools for 14 years. She enjoys mowing and gardening. She also enjoys playing corn hole, bowling, and playing cards with family and friends. Mrs. Wright is a great addition to Milroy Elementary!

Joyce Norvell

Miss Joyce is the Head Custodian at Milroy Elementary. She went to the old Milroy School building when she was a child. She has worked at the new and old building for the past 21 years and she loves her job! Miss Joyce is married to John and they have 11 children. Spending time with her family and friends, using the metal detector, and watching IU basketball are her favorite things to do. She also loves to go to the beach!


Drew Soendlin Mr. Soendlin is the Music Teacher at Milroy and Arlington this year. He brings so much talent to our schools! Mr. Soendlin got married this summer, went on adventures, and spent some quality time with family and friends. He is excited to teach and get to know everyone at Milroy!	Alison Mauer Alison Mauer is a part-time teaching assistant helping students in all grades. She is also an X-ray/CT at DCMH where she has been for the past 28 years. In her spare time her kids and grandkids keep her busy. Her oldest daughter, Morgan, is married and has 3 girls with one more girl on the way at the beginning of August. She has twins, Brooke and Brady, who will be sophomores at NDHS and Megan who will be a freshman this year.	Katelin Austin Ms. Austin has joined Milroy Elementary as one of our Teaching Assistants this year. She was born and raised in Connecticut, but graduated from Rushville Consolidated High School. She is engaged to Bryce, and will be getting married in October of 2023. She is a mother of two boys. Her oldest, Ernie, is attending his first year here as a Kindergarten. Ms. Austin enjoys comedy movies and taking long walks with her family. She is excited to join the Milroy Elementary School staff.

Drew Soendlin

Mr. Soendlin is the Music Teacher at Milroy and Arlington this year. He brings so much talent to our schools! Mr. Soendlin got married this summer, went on adventures, and spent some quality time with family and friends. He is excited to teach and get to know everyone at Milroy!

Alison Mauer

Alison Mauer is a part-time teaching assistant helping students in all grades. She is also an X-ray/CT at DCMH where she has been for the past 28 years. In her spare time her kids and grandkids keep her busy. Her oldest daughter, Morgan, is married and has 3 girls with one more girl on the way at the beginning of August. She has twins, Brooke and Brady, who will be sophomores at NDHS and Megan who will be a freshman this year.

Katelin Austin

Ms. Austin has joined Milroy Elementary as one of our Teaching Assistants this year. She was born and raised in Connecticut, but graduated from Rushville Consolidated High School. She is engaged to Bryce, and will be getting married in October of 2023. She is a mother of two boys. Her oldest, Ernie, is attending his first year here as a Kindergarten. Ms. Austin enjoys comedy movies and taking long walks with her family. She is excited to join the Milroy Elementary School staff.

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Lisa Wilson

Cardinal Connection

Milroy Elementary News - February 3, 2023

Cardinal Connection

Milroy Elementary News - February 3, 2023

Message from Mrs. Wilson

Textbook Fees

Please fill out the survey regarding child care for Rush Co. residents

NED - Never Give Up ... Encourage Others ... Do Your Best

Great Listeners!

NED Program

Mrs. Wilson practicing her Yo-Yo skills

Great Listeners!

NED Program

Mrs. Wilson practicing her Yo-Yo skills

Dates to Remember

Ask your child about our new LiveSchool PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports) rewards program!

Elaine Angle & Mrs. Tori Nash - January RCS Student and Staff Member of the Month

Tutoring Opportunity Available

Coming soon…American Heart Association Challenge

We have the best students and staff EVER!

January Students of the Month - Way to go!

CAR RIDERS

BUS RIDERS

Project Based Learning

Walking Path Update

Designing the Rock Garden

Walking Path Designs

Engagement

Designing the Rock Garden

Walking Path Designs

Engagement

Plastic Caps

Notes from the Nurse

Art Room Antics - Mrs. Nash

January Classroom Attendance Winner - 97%

February Menus

PLEASE HELP US IN BECOMING A FAMILY FRIENDLY SCHOOL

Rush Co. Schools - Information from Central Office

***Please follow Superintendent Jameson's Twitter page @RCSLionSuper***

NOTE FROM SUPERINTENDENT JAMESON REGARDING DELAYS/CLOSING

Activities Outside of School

Meet Our Staff Members at Milroy

Lisa Wilson

Kim Durand

Karen Wagner

Lisa Wilson

Kim Durand

Karen Wagner

Lisa French

Sarah Hudnall

Mary Byrne

Lisa French

Sarah Hudnall

Mary Byrne

Julie Gilpin

Melinda Boughner

Kim Cook

Julie Gilpin

Melinda Boughner

Kim Cook

Karen Hoeing

Katy Anderson

Danielle Ellis

Karen Hoeing

Katy Anderson

Danielle Ellis

India Burris

Bob Bridges

Kelli Koors

India Burris

Bob Bridges

Kelli Koors

Kirah Banks

Angie Stapp

Caroline Smith

Kirah Banks

Angie Stapp

Caroline Smith

Please follow Superintendent Jameson's Twitter page @RCSLionSuper