Mustang Minute
August 2, 2019
New MES School Hours: 7:55AM-2:25PM
Topics
New Family Orientation
KDG Screening
Supply Lists
PowerSchool/Homeroom Teacher
2019-2020 Yearbook Order
Physicals
Supply Drop Off/ Pictures
Parent Nights
Attendance Week 2018
New Staff
Millburn Before and After Care Information
Communication
Upcoming Events
EPIC News
Virtual Backpack
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
Dates/Times: Monday, August 12 at 9:30AM OR Tuesday, August 13 at 5:30PM
Where: Millburn Elementary Cafeteria
Kindergarten Screening
All registered Kindergarten students will be screened next week, August 5th and 6th. If you have not signed up for a time, please contact the main office. Screening will last about 20-25 minutes. The purpose of screening is to see each student’s skill levels. All of our students come in with different skill sets and we just want to know where students are starting from prior to the first day of school.
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.
Powerschool/ Homeroom Teacher
You will be able to view your child’s homeroom teacher through the parent portal of PowerSchool starting on Friday, August 9th at 9:00AM. Kindergarten parents will receive their login information at Kindergarten Screening on August 5th and 6th. All other new families will have theirs sent home in the mail. If you encounter any problems with logging in, please contact the school office.
***Please note, parents and students cannot access Powerschool at this time. If you do not know your login prior to PowerSchool going live on August 9th, contact the main office.
***If you have not yet registered, you will not be able to access Powerschool. Please register ASAP.
2019-2020 Yearbooks
Physicals
Supply Drop Off/Pictures
On August 20th we invite families to come to MES to drop supplies off in classrooms, get school pictures taken and enjoy a EPIC Ice Cream Social. All events start at 4:00 and run until 6pm. Pictures will be in the East and West Gyms and EPIC will be set up in the Cafeteria. We will open doors to the building at 4:00 and you can choose what event you and your child would like to do first. Students with last names from A-L will take their picture in the East Gym. Last names from M-Z will be in the West Gym.
Millburn is using a Proof Program,
NO PAYMENT ON PICTURE DAY
No orders placed on Picture Day
Orders can be placed once the Proof Program Order Forms
are sent home with students, beginning of September.
***Early Childhood and SEDOL pictures will NOT be taken on August 20. EC/SEDOL pictures will be taken on September 5 during the school day.
Tuesday, Aug 20, 2019, 04:00 PM
Millburn Elementary School, Millburn Road, Old Mill Creek, IL, USA
Parent Night
Parent Night is an event that we hold for parents that allow teachers to discuss the curriculum for the year and classroom expectations. Here are the dates for Parent Night:
Kindergarten- August 19, 6:00-7:30 (Meet in Cafeteria)
1st-3rd Grade: September 16, 5:30- 6:45 (Meet in West Gym)
4th/5th Grade: September 16, 7:00-8:15 (Meet in West Gym)
Attendance Week: Sept 9-13
We have officially signed-up for the Regional Office of Education’s Attendance Week competition where Lake County Schools compete for the highest attendance rate the week of September 9th. The Attendance Competition promotes improved school attendance at the beginning of the school year, and emphasizes the need to attend regularly to receive full educational benefits. This is in collaboration with Attendance Work’s in promoting Attendance Awareness Month.
We have done well the last few years, but we want to try and be first place this year in Lake County!
New Staff
Mrs. Lisa Palmisano- 4th Grade
My name is Lisa Palmisano, and I am very excited to join the 4th Grade team at Millburn Elementary! I earned my teaching certificate and Master's of Arts in Teaching from Dominican University. I recently completed my seventh year of teaching. I taught 1st grade for two years, and 3rd grade for the past five years. I reside in Round Lake Beach, Illinois, and my family consists of my husband, my 7-year-old daughter, and my 4-year-old daughter. In my free time, I like to spend time with my family, friends, and dog. I also like to work on creative projects, read, play games, and do recreational activities.
Email: lpalmisano@millburn24.net
Ms. Kelly Clendening- 4th Grade
Email: lclendening@millburn24.net
Mrs. Michelle Hauser- Art
Hello! I am excited to be joining the Millburn community. This is my tenth year as an art educator. I have my Master's degree in Teaching, a certification in Adaptive Art Education, and I did my student teaching overseas in Australia. Having taught kindergarten through high school, I am so fortunate to be back at the elementary level working with young students whose joy and passion for art make my job so much fun! When I'm not in the classroom, I enjoy painting, scrapbooking, traveling with my husband, son and daughter, and playing with my two sweet Siamese kitties at home. I'm looking forward to a great year and meeting everyone so please feel free
to stop by the art room and say hello!
Email: mhauser@millburn24.net
Millburn Before and After Care (MBAC)
Communication
Upcoming Important Dates
Kindergarten Screening
Tuesday, August 6th
If you have not made an appointment, please contact the main office.
PowerSchool Goes Live
Parents can log in and view their child's homeroom teacher.
New Family Orientation
August 12- 9:30AM
OR
August 13- 5:30PM
This event is for new families in the district and is designed to learn about the school, take a tour, and ask any questions. Invitations will be sent out over the summer.
KDG Parent Night
MES Supply Drop Off/ Pictures
4:00-6:00PM
First Day of School
Wednesday, August 21
Dismissal at 10:55EPIC News
Our new parent group is very excited and working hard to get ready for the new school year.
Supply Kit Pickup: August 8th from 3-6 at Millburn Elementary School in the WEST Gym. Please note the room change. If you cannot pick up at this time, you can pick up kits at the Main Office during summer office hours (8 to Noon).
Ice Cream Social: Come see us at Supply Drop Off. We will have Spirit Wear, Car Magnets, Lockworks (pickup and a limited supply to sell), Committee information, Volunteer sign up and FREE Ice Cream.
Box Tops: Do you have an overload of box tops collected during the summer? You can drop them off at either school office. Please include your student’s name and grade. We will make sure they and their new classroom gets credit for it.
Upcoming dates:
August 8 Supply Kit Pickup 3-6 Millburn Elementary West Gym
August 19 Ice Cream Social - Middle School Supply Drop Off
August 20 Ice Cream Social - Elementary School Supply Drop Off
September 7 Millburn Kids Resale Donation Drive MMS 9 – 11
September 14 Fall Fest Noon – 4:00
September 21 Crafting Day MMS 9 - 9
Questions or concerns contact us at millburnepic@gmail.com
Virtual Backpack
- Picture Day Flyer
- Yearbook Ordering Information