Mustang Minute
D24 Mission
Millburn CCSD #24 exists to create a culture of learning that inspires and empowers students to enrich our community
Halloween Celebration Volunteers Needed- See EPIC News for more info
Upcoming Dates
- 10/21- Sign-Up Genius (Parent/Teacher Conference Sign-Up) Goes Live
- 10/31- Halloween Celebrations
- 11/2- Early Release
- 11/3-- Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:30-7:00
- 11/4- No School- Parent Teacher Conferences 8:00-3:00
New Items
- EPIC
- Antioch Pizza Fundraiser
- Five and Below Fundraiser
- Millburn Madness Flyer
- Warren Special Recreation Association Trunk or Treat
Newsletter Topics
- New Emails- Nurse/Office (NEW)
- IAR Reports (NEW)
- Intruder Drill- October 17 (NEW)
- Parent/Teacher Conferences (NEW)
- Yearbook Orders
- Halloween Celebration (NEW)
- Parent/Student Handbook
- EPIC News (NEW)
New Emails- Nurse/Office
We have set up emails for parents to use when one needs to contact the nurse's office OR our main office. This elevates having to send an email to a specific person and assures communication is sent to all the nurses and to all of our office staff.
Please use the following emails:
MES Office: MESOFFICE@Millburn24.net
MES Nurse: MESNURSE@Millburn24.net
IAR Reports- 4th and 5th Grade
Last week we informed 4th and 5th grade families that the IAR (Illinois Assessment of Readiness) reports will be sent home today with students. Please look those these in yru child's backpack. Discuss the results with them and utilize the online portal to learn more about the assessment and yoru child's results.
Intruder Drill- October 17
We understand that this type of rill is uncomfortable and difficult to image happening, but we want to make sure we have procedures in place and that all students and staff know what to do...just in case.
Parent/Teacher Conferences- Nov 3-4
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be on November 3-4 during the following times:
- Thursday, November 3rd from 3:30PM-7:00PM (In-Person Only)
- Friday, November 4th from 8:00AM-3:00PM
We encourage parents to come in to visit with the teacher on their child's progress. The Book Fair will also be going on in the Media Center. A Zoom conference will be available if families are unable to make it in for a person conference on Friday .
Teachers will send families a link to sign up for conferences next Friday, October 21.
Yearbook Orders
If your student would like a yearbook for the 2022-2023 school year, please head to our online store to order. Hardcover books are $20, and softcover are $15. If you have any questions, please contact the Yearbook Coordinators, Bethanie Dajka (bdajka@millburn24.net) and Laura Clark (lclark@millbur24.net).
Halloween Celebration- October 31
On Monday, October 31, we will be doing our Halloween Celebrations. This will go from 1:00 until the end of the day. EPIC will be providing our fun activities for that day.
***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 the spreading of germs. 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)
EPIC News
- Restaurant Night Out
- MES Holiday Celebrations
- MMS Holiday Celebrations
- MES Book Fair
- MMS Book Fair
- Millburn Madness
- 24 for 24
- 2022 EPIC Sponsor
- Help Needed - Board Members and Committee Chairs
- General Assembly Meeting
- Registration for EPIC - FREE
- Millburn Kids Resale
- Contact information
Restaurant Night Out: Thank you to all of those who attended our last restaurant night out at McAlister's Deli! Thanks to you we raised nearly $100 for Millburn EPIC! Mark your calendars for this month's night off of cooking! Antioch Pizza in Lindenhurst will be giving back 15% of all sales to EPIC on Wednesday October 26th from 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Just mention EPIC! 1856 E. Grand Avenue Lindenhurst
MES Holiday Celebrations: We are still looking for help in the following classrooms - please contact us at mesholidaycelebrations@millburnEPIC.com to volunteer.
Please include:
- Your Name
- Child’s Name
- Classroom Teacher
- Email Address
Kindergarten
K1 Polenzani
K2 Jazo
K3 Aunet
K4 Frank
K5 Fritsch
K6 Anderson, J
1st
1B Novak
1C Anderson, L
2nd
2A Coleman
2B Loumeau
2D Habetler
2F Metzelaar
MMS Holiday Celebrations: We are looking for volunteers to help with the Halloween Holiday Celebration on Monday October 31st from 10:30 to 1:30. Please contact president@millburnEPIC.com if interested
MES Book Fair: Hello Families of Millburn Elementary! It is time for our Fall Book Fair, it will run from Oct 31st through November 3rd. This year we welcome back parents to shop at the fair. The fair will be open during conferences, you can stop by on Thursday between 3 and 7:30 pm or Friday 8 to 3:30 pm. We are so excited to have you back to the fair. Your students will still be able to visit the fair during the school day! If you do not want to send cash please look into setting up an e-wallet for them. It is a great way for your student to shop. The e-wallet is through Scholastic not through push coin. Follow the link below to get a sneak peak at some of the books that are coming and to set up your e-wallet!
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/millburncommconssd24
Can't wait to see you all at the end of the month! We are looking for volunteers to help us. Please visit www.millburnEPIC.com to volunteer.
MMS Book Fair: We are holding our first book fair of the year during the week of October 31st and will be open during conference on Thursday Night and all day on Friday. We are looking for volunteers to help us. Please visit www.millburnEPIC.com to volunteer.
Millburn Madness: SAVE THE DATE!!! Millburn Madness is back! Join the Millburn Community on Saturday, February 4th, 2023 for our largest fundraiser of the year! Tickets will be on sale starting in early December! The event will be hosted at The Shanty in Wadsworth from 6:00 pm until midnight, with entertainment provided by Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos. Get ready for good food, great cocktails, live and silent auctions, and a fantastic time with friends! Are you interested in helping with this event? Contact Jenna Kallianis at Jenna.kallianis@gmail.com
24 for 24: Please consider making a $24 donation to Millburn EPIC. Your contribution is eligible for the full deduction. Contributing to the 24 for 24 program will help District #24 continue its academic excellence. Help us reach our goal to donate $25,000 annually. Together we can make it happen! Please fill out and return the form from the Virtual Backpack as soon as possible!
2022 EPIC Sponsor: Please consider becoming a corporate sponsor for Millburn EPIC. Information on how to become a Gold, Silver, or Bronze level sponsor can be found in the virtual backpack! If you have questions please contact Jenna Kallianis at corporatefundraising@millburnepic.com
Help needed: We are looking for a number of Committee Chairs, Board Members and Class Liaisons for the upcoming year.
Board Positions:
Vice President
Secretary
Community Fund Raising Director
Committees Chairs:
8th Grade Farewell
Elementary Family Fun Night
Middle School Holiday Celebrations
Middle School Book Fair
Millburn Community Event
Restaurant Night Out
Millburn Kids Resale
Contact Margaret Muscia at president@millburnEPIC.com for more information
General Assembly Meeting: Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 15th at 7:30.
Register to be an EPIC Member: Parents, Teacher and Staff please register on the EPIC website to receive information on what EPIC is doing and volunteer opportunities. Registration also gives you access to the family directory. Register either at www.millburnEPIC.com
Millburn Kids Resale: We are disappointed to say that the Millburn Kids 2022/23 school year Resales will not be taking place. We are still in need of 2+ people willing to take it over. If you are interested, please email us at: millburnkidsresale@yahoo.com
Contact Information:
*Website millburnEPIC.com
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*Contact us at president@millburnEPIC.com