EAGLE NEWS

Welcome back to another exciting school year! We are thrilled to have both our returning students and new faces join us on this educational journey. Parents, your support and involvement play a crucial role in creating a successful learning environment, and we're grateful for your partnership. To our students, this year holds endless possibilities for growth, discovery, and achievement, and we can't wait to see you excel. Here's to a year filled with enriching experiences, valuable lessons, and memorable moments together.

Aug. 28-30: NYM School Staff Workshops

Aug. 30:

• NYM Open House 4-6:45 p.m.
• Schik Family Benefit Spaghetti Dinner 4-7 p.m. in Commons

Sept. 4: Labor Day, School Closed

Sept. 5:

• First Day of 2023-24 School Year. School starts at 8:30 a.m.
• Senior Sunrise Breakfast at 6:30 a.m. at the Football Field (parent sponsored event)

Sept. 11-Oct. 13: Fall Benchmark Testing

Sept. 11: Open Wreslting from 6:30-7:45 p.m. (more information below)

Sept. 15: Day of Caring

Sept. 18: Open Wrestling from 6:30--7:45 p.m.

Sept. 25:

• Elementary School Pictures
• School Board Meeting at 5:30 p.m.
• Open Wrestling from 6:30--7:45 p.m.
  

Sept. 26: High School Pictures

Oct. 4: Early Out at 1 p.m.

Oct. 9-13: Homecoming Week & National Fire Prevention Week

Oct. 14: Designer Purse Bingo (Close-Up Fundraiser)

Oct. 19-20: No School (Fall Break)

Oct. 23: School Board Meeting at 5:30 p.m.

Oct. 31: Halloween

Nov. 8: Veterans Day Concert 9 a.m. and 10 p.m.

Nov. 9-10: No School for students (Parent/Teacher Conferences on Nov. 9)

Nov. 9: Parent Teacher Conferences

Nov. 17: Community Carnival

Nov 23-24: School Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

NY Mills School hosts fall workshops for teachers and other staff to prepare for the upcoming school year.

We would like to take this opportunity to invite all of you to attend Open House on Wednesday, August 30th from 4:00-6:45 p.m.

During your visit to the school:

• Find your classrooms to meet your teachers and drop off your school supplies.
• Sign up for fall/spring conference times in the sports center foyer. (Fall Conferences will be held on Thursday, November 9th from 1:00-7:45 pm and Spring Conferences on Thursday, March 7th, from 1:00-7:30 pm.) NEW THIS YEAR will be 10 minute time slots. If signing up for multiple teachers, we recommend that parents leave a 10 minute break between each 10 minute conference, and use that 10 minute break for travel time between classrooms. With shortened times, every minute will be needed for the conference.
• Meet the representatives of the new NY Mills Parents Nest PTO in the sports center foyer. They will be selling new eagle clothing featuring our New Logo!
• Stop by the "Be the I in Kind" photo booth in the commons for the first fun photo of the school year! Join us as we start the year with a commitment to be kind.
• Stop by the District Office to pay any fees including milk breaks and sports fees. You can also purchase copies of last year's yearbooks and order this coming year's yearbook. Just a reminder that the breakfasts and lunches are free for all students this year. This means that students receive one full breakfast or lunch each day. (Students must choose at least 3 items at breakfast and at least 3 components at lunch.) If they choose to have a second item or any ala carte items, there will be a charge to their lunch account.
• Also, consider supporting the Schik Family with a free-will donation for spaghetti dinner. (see below)

Free-will donation for Spaghetti Dinner to benefit Lucille Schik family from 4-7 p.m. in the commons.

New York Mills School is closed for Labor Day.

School starts at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 5. Students in grades pre-k through 12th grade start the 2023-24 school year!

Hey Seniors...start your Senior Year with a parent-sponsored class breakfast and sunrise over the footbal field. Plan to meet at the field at 6:30 a.m.

Open Wrestling in the New York Mills Wrestling Room for grades K-12 from 6:30pm-7:45pm!

Monday, September 11th

Monday, September 18th

Monday, September 25th

The United Way is planning a Day of Caring for Friday, Sept. 15. Community members can request assistance on fall yard projects through an application process with United Way. The NY Mills High School partners with the United Way by providing high school student volunteers! We love helping our community! Applications due by Sept. 6th!

Open Wrestling in the New York Mills Wrestling Room for grades K-12 from 6:30pm-7:45pm!

Monday, September 11th

Monday, September 18th

Monday, September 25th

Caulfields Studio will be on the NY Mills campus for two days this fall. Monday, Sept. 25 will be Elementary School Photo Day and Tuesday, Sept. 26 will be High School School Photo Day. Picture retake day will be scheduled for later this fall.

The NY Mills School Board Meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 25. The meeting is open to the public and is held in the NY Mills High School Media Center.

Open Wrestling in the New York Mills Wrestling Room for grades K-12 from 6:30pm-7:45pm!

Monday, September 11th

Monday, September 18th

Monday, September 25th

New York Mills teachers have scheduled professional development from time to time. These days are scheduled Early Outs. During an Early Out, the sudent day ends at 1 p.m. Teachers use the remainder of the school day to meet in their PLC's.

Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) are vital in schools because they facilitate collaboration among teachers, leading to the sharing of effective teaching practices and improved student learning. By analyzing student performance data collectively, educators can make informed decisions to tailor their instruction for better outcomes. Through reflective discussions and continuous professional development within PLCs, teachers can enhance their skills and contribute to a positive educational environment.

New York Mills School District will celebrate Homecoming Week from Oct. 9-13. Watch for a full schedule of events mid-September.

On Saturday, Oct. 14, the NY Mills Booster Club & the NYM Close Up Program will host a fundraiser event at the NYM VFW. Tickets are $50 and includes a Taco Bar and 20 Bingo Games! There will also be split the pot games and a silent auciton for a variety of gift baskets. Tickets can be purchased at the NYM District Office, the NY Mills VFW or by contacting Jason Boe at 218-385-2553 ext 128 or jboe@nymills.k12.mn.us

Fall break begins on Thursday, Oct. 19, with school resuming on Monday, Oct. 23.

MSHSL forms for 23-24 and Physical forms 23-24 are now posted on the school District 553 website under high school forms. Reminder to turn in to district office for fall sports.

Mr. Radniecki

NYM AD

For school year 2023-2024:

• Incoming Kindergartners will need to be up-to-date on vaccinations.
• Incoming 7th graders will need to have a TDaP (tetanus shot) and Meningococcal vaccine before school starts.
• Incoming 12th graders will need to have their 2nd Meningococcal vaccine (booster shot) before school starts.

*Any conscientious exemption forms must be notarized and must also mark which vaccines you exempt your child from.

NOTICE: If your child needs any prescription medication administered at school, including eye drops, you must present a doctor's order requesting the medication be given at school. The order must be turned in before any medication will be administered. Office visit notes will not be accepted as a doctor's order.

Email: bnovak@nymills.k12.mn.us
Website: https://nymills.k12.mn.us
Location: 209 North Hayes Avenue, New York Mills, MN, USA
Phone: 218-385-4201

Email: myoung@nymills.k12.mn.us
Website: https://nymills.k12.mn.us
Location: 209 North Hayes Avenue, New York Mills, MN, USA
Phone: 218-385-4211

Email: jbrockway@nymills.k12.mn.us
Website: https://nymills.k12.mn.us
Location: 209 North Hayes Avenue, New York Mills, MN, USA
Phone: 218-385-4207