Mustang Minute
October 15, 2021
Topics
- MES Staff Shout Out (Update)
- Parent/Teacher Conferences (NEW)
- Halloween Celebrations (NEW)
- Parent Drop Off Update (NEW)
- 21/22 Yearbook (NEW)
- Lunch/Recess Supervisor Openings
- Bus Drivers Needed
EPIC News (NEW)
Virtual Backpack (Updated)
New Shout Outs
- Ms. Habetler has gone above and beyond to be a phenomenal teacher! She not only cares about my daughter's growth academically but also emotionally and socially! She has really helped her adjust to being back at school! Thank you for being so wonderful!
- Shout-out to our amazing bus drivers! Thank you for safely getting our kids to school! You are appreciated!
Parent/ Teacher Conferences- Nov. 2nd and 4th
Because of these times, those days will be half days, with students being dismissed at 11:00AM.
Parents will have a choice of choosing in-person or remote for their conferences. Your child's teacher will send out information about signing up on Friday, October 22nd.
In-Person Conferences: Adults must wear a mask and use hand sanitizer prior to entering the room.
Halloween Celebrations
***Students are not to bring in “goodie” bags and food items for their class. Our celebrations are food-free due to the many allergies we have in the building and of course...COVID. Although goodie bags can be non-edible, EPIC provides all of our materials for students for our celebrations. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Students will be allowed to wear costumes under the following guidelines:
- Costumes should not be worn to school
- The costume must be able to be put on by themselves over their clothes.
- Costumes must be put on in the classrooms.
- Costumes must be school appropriate (no blood, weapons)
Parent Drop Off
One thing we have encountered is a backup in our morning drop-off. There have been times cars are backed up from Millburn Rd, down Crawford, all the way into our back lot. This is due to the fact cars are trying to turn left onto Millburn Rd. from Crawford Rd when exiting in the morning.
One alternative we want to provide families is the option to go NORTH on Crawford when leaving the school. This is a bit longer, but you can access Hunt Club Rd by using this route. This might be a great option for those heading towards Wadsworth or Gurnee in the morning. Below is a map of what this route looks like. Feel free to use this if you can!
2021/2022 Yearbooks
These are the days your child will want to remember forever. Help make the year unforgettable by purchasing a Millburn Building Community yearbook.
Your kid will have a book that will be enjoyed now and 20, 30 or even 50 years from now. You also can make the yearbook extra special by purchasing namestamping and a protective plastic cover.
Buy online with credit card, debit card or PayPal at yearbookforever.com . Be sure to choose Millburn Elementary in Old Mill Creek. If you need to order from MMS, please make sure to go back to the link after you place your elementary order and choose the middle school. Order now, so your child won’t miss out when the yearbook is distributed around the end of May.
As an adult, you know how important memories become. Don’t let your child’s memories fade; make sure they get a yearbook!
Thank You Cards Needed
Lunch/Recess Supervisor Openings
We have two openings:
1- Two hour times
1- One Hour time
Our starting rate is $12.43/hour.
If you are interested, please click the link below to apply. We would love to have you part of our team!!!
Bus Drivers Needed
Get in the driver’s seat! Millburn is hiring bus drivers!
No experience? No problem, we will train you! Starting pay is $21.50.
This is a great way to earn extra cash, while helping the Millburn community and spending time with our amazing students!
The workday consists of 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon.
Questions? Email Kathy at kgardner@millburn24.net.
If interested, complete an application at:
http://www.generalasp.com/millburn/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Bus
EPIC News
- Board Elections - Open Positions, Nominations, Election dates
- MES Family Fun Night - October 22nd (registration due October 18th)
- Restaurant Fundraiser
- Kids Resale - Save the Date
- Sponsorship - 24 for 24/Amazon Smile
- EPIC Membership - FREE
Board Elections: Are you ready to work with a great group of people and help us to support Millburn? We have 2 open positions for a special election coming up.
Treasurer - Oversees financial information for EPIC
Middle School Activity Director - Helps coordinate events at the Middle School with the committee chairs.
Important Dates:
Nominee submissions due: October 17th
Biographies due: October 18th
Elections: October 29th thru November 4th
Please contact us at president@millburnEPIC.com for more information.
MES Family Fun Night - Friday, October 22nd
The number of MES Family Fun Night ceramic painting projects that Millburn EPIC budgeted for sold out quickly; however, Ceramics for You is giving us a discount to pass along to families. There are a few more of these spaces available, but the total number for the event is limited due to product availability and zoom capacity.
If you’d still like to participate, please use the link below to sign up and make payment:
https://millburnpto.ptboard.com/formvw?store=2359&form=5
Registration is limited and available on a first come, first served basis through 10/18/21.
Materials will be labeled and delivered to your child’s classroom and/or pick up prior to the event. Families will receive an email with a Zoom link, which the students can access from their school device and/or other devices. We look forward to seeing all the creative art work!
Date: Friday, October 22
Location: Your home via Zoom
Time: (you choose ONE of the following)
- Spookley Plate 6-7pm
- Thankful Plate 7-8pm
Restaurant Fundraiser: Save the Date On Thursday, October 14th the delicious and generous MOD Pizza (6447 Grand Ave.) is donating back 20% of Takeout, Delivery & Pick up orders to support a great cause -- Millburn EPIC!
On behalf of Millburn EPIC you’re invited to join us and eat out, not only in support of the organization, but to show one of your Gurnee restaurants some love too!We ask that you RSVP here: https://grouprai.se/e197646 (even if you’re not completely sure) so MOD Pizza knows roughly how many orders to expect & so you have access to all the event details.
We hope you can make it, and please feel free to forward this invitation to your friends and family. Please make sure you mention you are with Millburn! Thanks in advance for your support!
Millburn Kids Resale: SAVE THE DATES - Spring donation drive and sale
Millburn Resale will be back in the spring! Save the dates, times to be updated closer to the sale:Spring Donation Drive - Saturday, February 5th
Spring Resale - Friday, March 4th and Saturday, March 5th
Wire Hangers
Do you have annoying wire hangers that you want to get rid of? Please consider dropping them in the hanger donation box in the vestibule outside the main office at MMS. We will be collecting them all year! Thank you!
Sponsorship: Attention Families!
Please see the $24 for 24 Donation Form located in the virtual backpack and return to school at your earliest convenience. If you have any questions or concerns please email Jenna Kallianis at corporatefundraising@millburnepic.com
Also, if you are an Amazon shopper and have not yet linked your account with our Amazon Smile account, please do! The directions are located in the virtual backpack! To date we have raised nearly $4,000!
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
Virtual Backpack
- Lindenhurst Park District Basketball League
- Lindenhurst Park District Haunted Trail and Bonfire
- Lindenhurst Park District Kids Drive-In (Spiderman)
- Lindenhurst Park District Winter Wonderland
- Sign and Wine (Author Grethen Polenzani Visits The Shanty)