August & September Newsletter
Teach. Learn. Care
A Note from Mrs. Boone
I hope you all had a wonderful summer. I enjoyed the time with my family so much! We enjoyed some great days of swimming, hiking, traveling, sleeping in and RELAXING! As I look at the August calendar, however, I am also excited to get back to my school family! I have missed you all very much!
I am so excited to welcome all of our familiar faces back, as well as many new faces. In this newsletter you will find some important dates, information and helpful resource links. You can expect a newsletter like this to be sent via email at the beginning of each month. Please make sure your emails are updated and correct so you can continue to receive this communication.
Also, please remember that I am also only an email or phone call away if you need anything. We are here to help and support your child, and you, through their educational journey! We are a team and we value your input and partnership in making this a great year for your child.
I am looking forward to an incredible year of teaching, learning and caring!
Important Dates to Note!
- Thursday, August 15th 1st Day of School- Dismiss at 2:07 PM
- Friday, August 16th 2nd Day of School- Dismiss at 2:07 PM
- September 2nd- No School; Labor Day
- September 9th-13th- MAP Testing 1st-5th Grades; Please make every effort to be in attendance unless ill this week!
- September 19th- School Pictures (More information to come!)
- September 21st & 22nd- Maple Leaf Classic and Harvest Festival Concert
- September 27th- Homecoming; Dismiss at 2:07 PM
Back to School Information
AM Drop Off Procedures
If you are unloading your child(ren), please use a visitor parking space to do so, as to not hold up traffic, and walk your child(ren) to the doors.
PM Pick Up Procedures
REMINDER No loading or unloading students on Congress Street. This is a safety concern due to the amount of after school traffic we have.
Overflow waiting for K-2 pickup will flow into Goodwill & NAPA's parking lot. Please DO NOT block driveways to those businesses.
Changing how your child is going home? Please note these procedures for your child's safety.
Behavior Matrix
Harassment & Bullying Policy
Attendance Policy
Sick child? Going on vacation? Have a doctor's appointment? Who should I notify?
Health Reminders!
For additional information on our School Health Policies and/or Resources, click here.
Lunch Information
Free & Reduced Forms!
Important Information About Busing
Also, the car pick up line and Ogden Avenue can’t handle those increased numbers, and it’s a strain on GMS supervision as well.
If you are doing multiple pick-ups, please begin with the elementary students and then proceed to GMS for your next pickup.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding in keeping our students safe!
19.20 Handbook Updates/Changes
School Visitor Policy
Visitors MUST check in at the office and leave a form of ID. A visitor badge will be issued and you will receive your ID back when you leave.
We ask that visitors avoid the first and last month of school as those are very busy transition months for our students.
Holiday Program or School Sponsored Activity Health Policy
Students who are sick, due to illness, that prevents them from attending school for any part of the the day will not be permitted to attend after school events, such as the Christmas Program. Students who are gone from school, due to a doctor's appointment, must submit a doctor's note giving permission for the student to be in attendance.
Don't be late! Start of School: 8:15 AM.
The start of school is listed as 8:15 AM. This was made for consistency purposes as requested by the superintendent. 8:25 AM will remain our tardy time. Please note, however, that by this time, students are already in class and attendance and lunch-count are being taken. Please make every effort to have your child to school by 8:15 AM to avoid being tardy!
WELCOME NEW TEACHERS!
2nd Grade: Mrs. Michelle Unruh
Kindergarten: Miss Carley Rusk
4th Grade: Mrs. Ashley Morey
HELPFUL RESOURCES
Millikin Elementary School
Email: sboone@geneseoschools.org
Website: https://geneseoschools.org/
Location: 920 S Congress St, Geneseo, IL, United States
Phone: 309-945-0475
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/geneseoschools