Milnes Memo
October 14, 2022
Dear Milnes Families,
We had a very exciting and busy week at Milnes. We are continuing to collect cereal for our World Cereal-ies event. We have collected over 100 boxes so far! We are looking forward to donating to the Fair Lawn Food Pantry at the end of the month.
Please see the pictures below from the many events and activities that took place this week such as our Diwali Celebration, Author Visit and 3rd and 4th Grade STEM activities.
Next week, we are looking forward to celebrating Peace Week. Please see the information below.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
Warmly,
Mrs. Stephanie Primavera
Principal, Milnes School
Peace Week 2022
Diwali Celebration
My Diwali Light
World Cereal-ies
Third and Fourth Grade STEM
Grade 3 STEM: Building Basics Foam Block Tower Challenge
In this Type 1 REACH Program, the third grade students are learning about the Engineering Design Process and the forces engineers must consider when building a structure. The students engaged in an engineering challenge to build a foam block structure that is a minimum of 10 inches tall and can withstand an earthquake. Some structures were stronger than others which led to a great discussion about how to make improvements.
Grade 4 STEM: Building a Shelter
In this Type 1 REACH Program, the fourth grade students are using the Engineering Design Process to solve real-life problems. Their most recent challenge was to build a water-proof shelter in the Amazon Rainforest with only a few materials. The students worked in groups to design and build their shelters. Each shelter was tested with a spray bottle to determine if they could withstand the weather of the Amazon Rainforest.
Halloween Parent Letter and Information
Mid Autumn Festival For 4th Graders
2022-23 School Calendar
Spirit Days
Delayed Opening Letter - Important
GOVERNOR’S EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR PROGRAM
The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) aims to recognize educators and encourage them to become champions for education. Governor Murphy and the NJDOE remain committed to a stronger and fairer New Jersey, which means celebrating a diverse workforce. Each school is encouraged to participate in this program, as it honors hardworking teachers and educational services professionals. This program promotes a culture that recognizes excellence, creates a sense of pride and brings public attention to the work of outstanding educators. Please remember to consider exceptional educators with diverse backgrounds to ensure that honorees represent the ethnic/racial diversity of our state.
Please find attached, the Governor’s Educator of the Year Program Nomination Form & Eligibility Criteria. Please be mindful to adhere to the Eligibility Requirements as detailed in the link below. You may complete this form by printing it or follow the link below, fill out online and print. Kindly submit your completed forms to the Main Office no later than November 3rd, 2022.
Nomination Form 2022-23:
https://www.nj.gov/education/recognition/educators/geoy/materials/NominationForm.pdf
(Please remember the due date of 11/3 as it will not appear in this link when you are completing).
Eligibility Requirements can be found here:
https://www.nj.gov/education/recognition/educators/geoy/materials/eligibilitycriteria.shtml
Reporting Student Absences
Kindly enter all absences, late arrivals and early releases as follows:
· Using the Genesis Parent Portal (Attendance Tab): Select date(s), time(s), reason for absence. Using the “Notes” section, please indicate additional pertinent information (i.e. Travel, Dr. Appt., Illness, etc.).
· Call the Attendance line: (201-794-5550, Option #2). Please leave your child’s name, teacher, reason for absence and date(s)/time(s).
Both are available 24/7 and will record your child's absence and report it to your child’s teacher as well. As teachers and staff can be absent and our email servers can be disabled and inaccessible at times, we ask that you refrain from using email to report. Using the above-mentioned sources will ensure that the main office and covering teacher(s) (subs./special area) receive the attendance in a timely manner.
Lunch Menu
The FLASE 25th Annual Dinner Dance
October Birthdays
Danielle, Liam, Benjamin, Stephen, Nicholas, Francis, Bella, Amelia, Evelyn, Daniel, Emily, Abigail, Ella, Cynthia, Una, Amal, Matthew, Colin, Sophia, Ethan, Adam, Emma, Julia, Christian, Thiago, Vihaan, Kaiden, Priscilla, Lucas, Abraham, Benjamin, Theodore, Emily, Sofi, Itay, Steven, Gavin, Karina, Gavin, Igor, Nadav
PTA
Boo Grams
Milnes Spiritwear
Kindness Corner
Do things for people not because of who they are or what they do in return, but because of who you are. - Kushner
Save the Date
October
10th -28th - World Cereal-ies - Cereal Collection
18th - Early Dismissal - PM Staff In-Service/PTA Pizza Sale
24th - Diwali - Schools Closed
28th - Spirit Day - Wear Red
31st - Halloween
Henry B. Milnes Elementary School
Website: https://milnes.fairlawnschools.org/
Location: 8-01 Philip Street, Fair Lawn, NJ, USA
Phone: 201-794-5550
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FairLawnPublicSchoolDistrict
Twitter: @HenryBMilnes