Mustang Minute
August 6, 2021
Topics
New Family Orientation
Masking Mandate (NEW)
Kindergarten Parent Night (NEW)
- Supply Drop Off Sign Up
- Lunch Program (NEW)
Cafeteria Help
- Paraprofessionals Needed
Supply Lists
- Parent Pick-up Registration
EPIC Back to School Celebration (NEW)
School Picture Day
EPIC News (NEW)
New Family Orientation
Being new to a school can be filled with anxiety and questions. We want to make transitioning to a new school comfortable for not only students but parents as well. Please join us for an orientation to Millburn Elementary. We will give you some information about the school and you will be able to take a tour of the building. This is designed for all families members to attend.
Who should come: New Families to Millburn Elementary
Dates/Times: Monday, August 9th at 9:00AM OR 4:00PM
Where: Millburn Elementary Gymnasium
***We continue to follow COVID 19 mitigation measures, masks are required for this event (even if vaccinated).
Masking Mandate
The mandate requires students, teachers and visitors of schools (regardless of vaccination status) to wear a mask while indoors. In addition to the school day the Governor advised masks would be required for indoor sports and activities. Outdoor sports and activities were not included in the mandate and remain at a district’s discretion which should take into account transmission levels in the respective community.
Our staff will work to provide outdoor mask breaks for students. Lunch, recess and outdoor PE will be natural breaks. Grade level teachers will look for other opportunities during instruction to get kids outside for optional mask breaks.
Kindergarten Parent Night
Please join us on Monday, August 16th at the following times:
5:00- Mrs. Aunet, Mrs. Frank, Mrs. Fritsch
6:30- Mrs. Polenzani, Mrs. Jazo, Mrs. Anderson
**Do to social distancing, one adult is asked to come to Parent Night. Masks are required to attend.
**We will have an option for parents to Zoom in to watch Parent Night virtually. The zoom link will be sent to parents prior to the 16th.
Supply-Drop Off Sign-Up
To help control the number of families coming in, we are directing parents to sign up for a time slot to come in on that day. Click the link below to find an available time to sign up for. Please sign up for a slot for EACH CHILD.
**** If you have a student at the middle school, make sure you click on the middle school sign-up (included below).
Lunch Program
- Hot Lunch will once again be FREE for all students this school year in the state of Illinois
- To alleviate students who need milk only to be charged, we will be giving students a fruit and vegetable with their milk. By doing this, it becomes a free!
- We will start out the year with only one entree option. We will then build to having options for students.
- Fruit and veggies will again be offered but will be pre-packaged (replacing students having to scoop them onto their trays).
As stated previously, we are planning to use two locations to house lunches this year: Cafeteria and the East Gym. Desks will be used to help distance students by 6ft so they can take their masks off during lunch. Because desks will be used by multiple students, students with allergies will be placed at desks used only by specific students to prevent any reactions.
Cafeteria Help
If you are available and willing to help, please sign-up below. We will have two-time slots a day: 10:40-11:40, and 11:40-12:40. We still have some available open times!!!!
PARAPROFESSIONALS NEEDED
- Hours that align with school hours.
- Individual Health, Dental and Vision Benefits fully covered.
- Hourly rate starts at $12.43
- Free parking
- Free consulting with the top educators in the world!
- Access to the Millburn Garden
- Breathtaking Views
- Unlimited use of the playgrounds!!!
Requirements:
- At least 19 years of age
- 1 of the Following:
- Associate’s degree or higher
- 60 semester hours of coursework
- High School Diploma or GED and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS Parapro
- High School Diploma or GED and the following scores on the ACT Workkeys:
- Applied Mathematics/Applied Math (with a score of 4)
- Reading for information/Workplace Documents (with a score of 4)
Link to job posting to fill out an application.
Supply Lists
Don’t forget to check out the supply lists for the upcoming school year. There are lots of deals out there and I know many are eager to get supplies bought now. Follow the link below to see our district-wide list.
Parent Pick-Up
EPIC Back to School Celebration
School Picture Day
Retakes will be on October 14th.
Tuesday, Aug 24, 2021, 08:00 AM
Millburn Elementary School, Millburn Road, Old Mill Creek, IL, USA
EPIC News
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 information, including student last name and grade. Only students families who register in the directory last school year are in this student directory.
Please keep in mind, if you wish to not include your address or phone number, it is all optional. We care about your privacy!
Thank you for your continued support!
Register here: www.millburnEPIC.com
Volunteer Opportunity: Monday, August 9th for New Family Orientation. We are looking for a few volunteers to help give tours of the schools to our new families.
MES: 9:00
MMS: 11:00
MES: 4:00
MMS: 5:30
Visit our website at www.millburnEPIC.com to sign up. Thank you for helping welcome our new families to the district.
Millburn Community Back to School Celebration: Come join us as we come together and celebrate the first week of school! Friday August 20 we will have an outdoor music and a movie night.
5:00 the field opens to set up your blanket or chairs
5:30-7:30 listen to the musical talents of The Complex
8:00 sit back and watch Raya and the Last Dragon on a big screen under the stars.
We will be having some snacks and water for sale. We will also have limited quantities of spirit wear available for purchase.
To help us get an idea of how many are planning to attend the celebration please complete the following form.
Virtual Backpack
- None