Mills Moments
Friday, December 2nd, 2022
Trojan Families,
It is hard to believe that we are one third of our way through the school year. The first trimester ended on Tuesday, November 29th. The students’ grades will be released on Monday, December 5th. Please ask your student(s) to discuss with you his/her standards based grade in each of his/her classes. The student(s) should be able to explain their current level of performance and what he/she can do to improve. It is also a good time to have a conversation your student(s) about setting goals and making a plan for improvement. Encourage your student(s) to read for 15-20 minutes each night and spend time each night working on his/her math facts.
Winter has arrived! Please make sure that your child is appropriately dressed for outdoor recess. We go outside each day unless it is below 20 degrees or lower, with wind chill, or unless it is too wet. Hats and gloves/mittens are highly encouraged.
Finally, we have received several phone calls about the morning drop off process. We applaud the overwhelming majority of parents/guardians for following the process and not parking on Diversey to walk students to the school’s doors. When we do not follow the process it jeopardizes the safety of our students. Please reference the drop off/pick up process again and remember to be kind and respectful to one another.
With Trojan Pride,
Email: millsinfo@epcusd401.org
Website: https://www.epcusd401.org/mills
Location: 2824 North 76th Avenue, Elmwood Park, IL, USA
Phone: 708-452-3560
Twitter: @jm401_trojans
Please complete this survey by Monday, December 5th giving the District feedback about how and when you would like to receive communications. We appreciate your time.
Reports Cards Released on Monday, December 5th!
Click below for instructions on how to view your child's report card on PowerSchool.
Congratulations to our November Trojans of the Month for Trustworthiness!
CLAIM YOUR LOST ITEMS!
Any lost and found items not claimed before break, December 23rd, will be donated. Lost and Found is located inside Door 1 foyer.
Annual Student Council Holiday Food Drive
Food Pantries
Elmwood Park Community Church Food Pantry
Opens on Saturday 10am-noon
2334 N. 75th Avenue
Elmwood Park
224-319-7836
https://epcommunitychurch.org/connect-with-us/food-pantry
St. Celestine Food Pantry
3020 N. 76th Ct.
Elmwood Park
Opens 4-6 on 3 Thursday a month, check website for dates
https://stguerinparish.org/food-pantry/
Leyden Township food pantry they do appointments- 847-455-8616 ext. 5112 or ext. 5117
Greater Chicago Food Depository Phone: 773-247-3663 or go on their website for more
pantries. Chicagosfoodbank.org
List of Leyden Township Food pantries in the area:
https://www.leydentownship.com/services/human-services/food-pantries-within-leyden-township
Oak Park Food Pantry
848 Lake St.
708-386-1324
Food Pick up is Saturday 9-12 and Wednesday 3:30-5:30
EPCUSD401 COMMUNITY & EVENTS SURVEY
D401's schools are always looking for ways to improve communication and events for our families. Please share your thoughts by completing this survey by December 14, 2022.
Erin's Law
See the document below to read about Erin's Law in English, Spanish, Polish and Ukrainian.
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PTA News
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Please save the date for the PTA Holiday Workshop from December 5th-9th in our school. Children will have the opportunity to purchase gifts for their friends and family during and after school until 3:30pm. See the attached flier and preview the workshop items here: https://3507600.holidaytreasures.com/.”
PTA needs volunteers for the Santa Workshop during the week of December 5th-9th during and after school. Every little bit helps. The kids need help shopping when they come in with money. Please consider donating your time to help us out and fill out the attached survey.
The Leaflet Community Newsletter
Mark Your Calendars
See our upcoming Theme Thursdays!
REMEMBER, 2:00pm EARLY RELEASE MONDAYS!
Monday, December 5th- No classes for Pre-K Students | Grades available on PowerSchool
Friday, December 9th- DARE Graduation for 5th graders at 9:00AM in the gym
Wednesday, December 14th- Choir Concert
Thursday, December 15th- Grades K-2 Winter Concert
View our John Mills school calendar
View all of our upcoming district events by visiting our district calendar