Mustang Minute
April 22, 2022
Upcoming Dates
April 28- Real Life Heroes Day- dress as your favorite local hero
April 25-29: MAP Testing K-5
May 2-6: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 4- Early Release at 1:00PM
Topics
- MES Staff Shout Out (Updated)
- MAP Testing (NEW)
- Staff Appreciation/ Business Donations (NEW)
- Summer School (NEW)
- Theme Days
Ecology & Garden Club Napkin While Noshing Fundraiser
- Lost and Found
- D24 Employment Openings (Updated)
- Warren Referendum
EPIC News (NEW)
Virtual Backpack (Updated)
New Shout Outs
Mrs Parkman is an amazing teacher! Her support and care for every one of her students is truly inspiring. She continuously gives her all to help her students succeed and we couldn't be happier with our child's teacher!
Mrs. Laughman has been so patient and caring with our family while we are navigating through our daughter's injury. The support she has given to us has truly been appreciated. Mrs. Vanko has also been very concerned and has followed up, sometimes into the early evening, on our progress. Our family cannot thank you enough for your kindness. We have amazing people surrounding our children while they are at school!!!
Congratulations to 5th Graders Herman Rana and Katarina Zimmer. They were recipients of this year's Illinois Principals Association Lake Region Student Recognition Award for their outstanding achievement and leadership at Millburn Elementary.
MAP Testing Next Week
Mon., April 25 (Reading): 2nd and 4th
Tues., April 26 (Reading): 1st, 3rd, and 5th Grade
Wed. April 27 (Math): 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade
Thurs. April 28 (Math): 1st and 2nd Grade
**Kindergarten will be doing these tests throughout a two-week period in small groups in class.
If a student is absent on their testing day, they will make up the test when they return.
Staff Appreciation/Business Donations Needed
We know many of you have connections with businesses and we are hoping that families can assist us in collecting donations for our raffles for our amazing staff members. Examples of previously donated items:
- Memberships
- Small appliances
- Electronics
- Gift Certificates
- Experiences
If you have any questions or want to help in providing any donations, please contact Veronica Willis (vwillis@millburn24.net).
Summer School
Dates: June 6th-30th
Days: Mon-Thur
Hours- 8:00-11:30
This year's programs are geared toward supporting remedial math and reading skills. Therefore, we will be inviting identified students for summer school. We will reach out to families towards the end of the month that will be invited to summer school.
Theme Days
April 28- Real Life Heroes Day- dress as your favorite local hero
May 5- Wear your Teacher’s Favorite color (Teacher Appreciation)
May 12- Camo Day: Military Appreciation
May 19- Summer is coming!- Wear sunglasses
May 26- School spirit day- Wear Millburn gear
Ecology & Garden Club Napkin While Noshing Fundraiser
The Ecology Members want to celebrate Earth Day (April 22nd), help with earth friendly habits, and help support the Millburn garden. Student, staff and families may purchase Mustang Spirit cloth napkins to brighten meals at school home or on the road during vacation! Have one napkin or five for the entire week of lunches.
What?
16 inch, bright red napkins
5 inch Mustang Logo printed in one corner to show school pride
100 percent cotton, hemmed
machine washable with jean, tee shirts, or towels
Purchase?
$5.00 each napkin
$12.00 for three napkins
$20.00 for a set of five napkins
Funds go to garden development and costs
How?
Purchase through the Millburn Webstore: https://store.millburn24.net/
When?
Orders begin now until April 29th
Deliveries will be made to homerooms starting May 2nd through May until supplies last.
Anyone missing anything?
We have found many items over the course of the last few months. Stop by the school and see if you find anything that might be yours!!
D24 Employment Opportunities
Warren Referendum
For the Millburn Families within the Warren Township High School District, below are links to information regarding the upcoming referendum.
EPIC News
- Save the Date: EPIC Social
- Millburn District Blood Drive
- Family Fun Run
- Staff Appreciation Week
- 8th Grade Families - 8th Grade Farewell Celebration
- 7th Grade Families - 7th Grade Farewell Celebration Help
- Class Liaisons
- Sponsorship - 24 for 24/Amazon Smile
- EPIC Membership - FREE
EPIC Social: Save the date! Tuesday, April 26th at 7:00 join us for an EPIC social gathering at Chances. Mingle with us and see how you might be able to help. We have a number of committee chair positions open and board positions open (elections in May).
Millburn District Blood Drive and Volunteers needed:
The Millburn Federation of Teachers is teaming up with Millburn EPIC and the Millburn Professional and School Related Personnel to host a blood donation at Millburn Middle School.
Blood Drive Date: Tuesday, April 26th, 1:00 - 7:00pm
Blood Drive Location: MMS, East Gym
Please tell your friends, family members, and neighbors. Forward on this information. Let's have a huge turnout for this event and support the need for blood donations in our community.
To volunteer to help greet donors please sign up at MillburnEPIC.com click on Millburn Blood Drive Volunteers
Thank you on behalf of the Millburn Federation of Teachers, Millburn EPIC and the Millburn Professional and School Related Personnel.
Family Fun Run: Grab your running or walking shoes and get moving! The date is approaching quickly for the Millburn Family Fun Run scheduled for April 30, 2022! The Fun Run has 2 options for participation this year. Choose which works best for you and your family. Click HERE for information on the options available. For more information and to sign up go to MillburnEPIC.com. Race week is less than a month away. Register soon!
Staff Appreciation Week: Help us celebrate our staff the week of May 2nd. If you would like to help with a donation please visit us at MillburnEPIC.com.
8th Grade Families - Be Your Own Star 2022 8th Grade Farewell Celebration: Save the date Friday, May 13th as we celebrate our graduates. See invitations that came this week in the mail.
7th Grade Families - 8th Grade Farewell Celebration Help: Need volunteers to help set up on Thursday, May 12th and Friday, May 13th and we need help at the event on May 13th. We need both parents and 7th grade students to help. Volunteer Sign ups will be available soon.
Class Liaisons: We are looking for volunteers to help share information with each grade level. Liaisons would communicate with teachers from a grade level letting them asking them to share information with that grade level parents about upcoming events or volunteer opportunities. Liaisons would also be able to help teachers share information with EPIC. If you are interested in this great opportunity please contact us at president@millburnEPIC.com
Sponsorship: Attention Families!
Please see the $24 for 24 Donation Form located in the virtual backpack and return to school at your earliest convenience. If you have any questions or concerns please email Jenna Kallianis at corporatefundraising@millburnepic.com
Also, if you are an Amazon shopper and have not yet linked your account with our Amazon Smile account, please do! The directions are located in the virtual backpack! To date we have raised nearly $4,000!
Website and Membership: Register FREE today! www.millburnEPIC.com
• Receive messages about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, sponsorships and other ways to help Millburn
• Access to our student directory
Many parents and caregivers like to use the directory to make contact for their children. Keep in mind, only families that register will be able to be in the directory as well as be able to view it and the school cannot give any contact information for students. If you would like to have access to our student directory, please be sure to register.
Were you a part of our directory last year? EASY - just update your information with any student related
Virtual Backpack
EPIC Fun Run Registration Form
Newport Fore Department Activities