Mustang Minute
Week of May 16, 2022
Welcome to the Mustang Minute!
As parents of Mill Street Students, we encourage and facilitate a cooperative partnership among our students, parents/guardians, and school staff and administration to support and enhance the school experience of each student. H&S is our school’s version of a PTO or PTA, except there are no dues--just an open invitation to stay informed and get involved at whatever level you can.
This Week at a Glance:
g.l.o.w run, 8:15pm
Looking Ahead:
Monday, May 23rd
5th Grade Celebration, 12:30-2pm
Thursday, May 26th
Mustang Stampede
Friday, May 27th
Last Day of School
5th Grade Clap Out, 2:20pm
Mill Street Night Out, Dairy Queen, 2-10pm
Ice Cream Social: Thank You!
Home & School would like to recognize the Ice Cream Social Committee for all of their hard work, all of the parent volunteers who took the time to work the event and a special thanks goes to the Mill Street teachers for being our “celebrity” ice cream servers! We could not have done it without each and every one of you!
Finally, thank you to Andy's Frozen Custard and Card My Yard Naperville for their continued partnership.
50/50 Raffle Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the 50/50 raffle!
Mill Street Grows: Engraved Pavers
Mill Street Grows is the project name for the outdoor classroom spaces at Mill Street Elementary School initially installed in 2020 and currently being enjoyed by all Mill Street students.
How can families support Mill Street Grows?
We need the Mill Street community's continued support to fund the maintenance and future enhancement of our Mill Street Grows program. To achieve this goal, we are offering a donation opportunity to purchase engraved pavers with a message of your choosing to leave your students' presence at Mill Street forever! The engraved pavers will be placed in the outdoor classroom alongside those pavers previously purchased to fund the initial installation of the classroom. Pavers come in two size: 6x8 (standard) and 8x14 (XL).
If you're interested in ordering a custom brick please use the ordering link below by May 25th. If you'd like to make a financial contribution, you may do so here.
Mill Street Grows: Summer Volunteers Needed
Mill Street Family and Friends, do you want to help our garden GROW this summer?
Please consider signing up to be a caretaker of the Mill Street Garden for a week. If interested, please signup here.
5th Grade Clap Out
Online Annual Update
Naperville School District 203 is opening its Online Annual Update for the 2022-2023 school year for all returning students entering preschool and Grades 1-13.
Beginning May 1, 2022, all families will be required to update their student(s) information through their Campus Parent Account. The Online Annual Update for returning families must be completed by May 27, 2022. Until your Online Annual Update is complete, you will not be able to register at the high school level, access your student(s) schedule at the junior high level or view teacher assignment(s) at the elementary level.
The following information will assist you in completing each of your student(s) Online Annual Update for the 2022-2023 school year:
To access the Online Annual Update, you will need your Campus Parent username and password. If you do not have a Campus Parent Account, contact Parent Support at parentsupport@naperville203.org.
If your Online Annual Update reflects a change of address, proof of residency at your new address must be provided. Change of address guidelines can be found on our website at Enrollment / Current Student Change of Address.
If there is a change in the family structure (i.e. divorce), a Parenting/Custody Agreement must be provided for these changes/updates to take effect.
Documents can be emailed to Enrollment203edocs@naperville203.org or you may Make An Appointment to bring the documents to our Centralized Enrollment Office at the District 203 Administration Center, 203 W. Hillside Road, Naperville.
If you have any questions regarding your, Online Annual Update application, please email Maureen Dvorak, School Services Manager, at mdvorak@naperville203.org.
If you know that your student(s) will not be returning in August, please let your student(s) school know as soon as possible.
Headed to Jefferson Junior High?
Check out the Jefferson store at Deb’s Embroidery (password is patriots)
https://jefferson.spiritsale.com
School supply kits:
For families with children who will be at Jefferson Jr High, you can order school supply kits here. Supply kits will be delivered to the school and handed out at locker setup day in August.
The deadline to order is June 19th.
School Supply Kits
The deadline to order is June 19th.
g.l.o.w. 5k Walk/Run
Join the g.l.o.w. 5k Walk/Run! The school with highest percent of participation will win $1250 from Anderson’s bookshop! If you can’t attend, you can register as a Virtual Runner for Mill Street’s team! See flyer below for more details. Get ready to run Saturday, May 21st !!!
Interested in bringing Scouts back to Mill Street?
TEAM NEF
TEAM NEF is a group of parents, community members, teachers, staff, students - and YOU! - running or walking as fundraising Charity Heroes in the Healthy Driven Naperville Half Marathon and 5k on Sunday, October 16, 2022. (Virtual option also available.) Team members each raise at least $203, with half the funds raised directly supporting your favorite Naperville 203 school and half supporting district-wide NEF-funded programs.
Celebrate NEF’s 30th year with a $203 fundraising commitment for an individual, and (NEW this year!) a $30 fundraising commitment for each additional family member who joins the team! Family members do not all need to run or walk in support of the same school.
BONUS: The TWO schools with the highest % of participation (based on school enrollment) by 11:59 PM on May 27, 2022 will each win an extra $500.00.
Already registered for the 5k or Half Marathon and want to be a part of TEAM NEF? Email nef@naperville203.org for simple instructions on joining.
JOIN TODAY: https://nef203.org/how-to-help/teamnef.html
Home & School Committee Chair Openings for 2022-23
We need YOU! Mill Street Home & School relies on volunteers for many events, programs and fundraisers throughout the school year. The following committees need chairpersons to run their programs and events for the 2022-23 school year. No experience necessary. If interested in one of these committees or if you would like to learn more about these opportunities, please contact one of the members of our Home & School Executive Board or complete this google form.
Home & School Committee Chairs
- Book Fair (1 person) - Organize and coordinate fall and winter fairs held during conferences.
- Box Tops for Education (1 person) - Organize, collect, and turn in ‘Box Tops for Education’.
- Hospitality (1 person) - Coordinate refreshments and meals for staff and volunteer functions including fall and winter conferences, Veteran’s Day and yearly retirement party. Utilize parent volunteers to donate items as well as work within a designated budget to order from restaurants.
- Media Coordinator for 2nd & 5th Grade Musicals (1 person) - Work with vendor to record the 2nd & 5th grade musicals as well as parents to purchase the recording.
- Mill Street Grows (1-2 people) - Work with teacher organizers to plan and implement the school gardens, including finding volunteers work the gardens through the summer.
- Red Ribbon Week (1 person) - Coordinate school Red Ribbon Week, a drug prevention awareness campaign in October.
- SFCP (1-2 people) - Partner with the district and school to coordinate social-emotional type events.
- School Supplies (2 people) - Work with teachers to update specific grade supply lists, send out order forms to parents, place orders with suppliers, and distribute packaged student kits in August.
Mill Street Community Resources
Hello Mill Street families! We want to continue sharing our Mill Community Resource Page with you as additional information continues to be updated. This is the main way we will share family and community resources throughout the year. Try “bookmarking” it!
~Mill Street Social Workers
School Reminders
If your student is being picked up for an appointment or your student is leaving school early for the day...please email their teacher and notify them of the pick-up time and if your student will or will not be returning to school that day. It is important the teacher knows the students schedule so they can plan accordingly. Please bring an ID with you if you're signing a student out early or leaving for an appointment. Thank you.
If your student is sick or will be absent, please report the absence via Infinite Campus or call the health office at (630) 420-6355 and speak to Mrs. Robinson. You may leave a voicemail if calling outside of school hours.
Lost and Found
The lost and found table is located across from the MPR, near the gym. We clear the table once a month and donate all items that are not claimed. Thank you!
Reminder: Parents, please label your students items such as jackets, lunch boxes, water bottles, etc. If your item is labeled correctly, we can return it to your student properly. Thank you in advance for your help with this.
Additional Information:
- Spirit Wear Fridays - Show your Mustang pride and wear your Mill Street spirit wear or red/black on Fridays. Let's go Mustangs!
- SHOP WITH SCRIP: Did you know that you can purchase gift cards for gifts or personal use throughout the year, and a percentage of what you spend will come back to Mill St.? Thanks to ShopWithScrip, no extra money comes out of your pocket, and they make it even easier with the new mobile app, RaiseRight Fundraising. Through the app, you can select gift cards to be delivered directly to your home, or e-delivery! Use it to have gifts on hand for birthday parties, your dog walker, or when you just want to spread a little kindness. Enroll now with the code: F6A72B9A559L4, and start sending as much as 25% of your purchase from 700+ brands to support Mill St. programming! Questions? Contact Millgiftcards@gmail.com
Mill Street Home & School
The Naperville District 203 Home & School Association’s mission is to encourage and facilitate a cooperative partnership among our students, parents/guardians, and District staff and administration to support and enhance the school experience of each student. Home & School initiates and/or supports various programs through the donation of time and sponsorship from its District school population and community members. Home & School remains constantly fluid to meet the ever-changing needs of our diverse student population.
Email: millstreeths@gmail.com
Website: https://www.naperville203.org/millstreet
Location: 1300 North Mill Street, Naperville, IL, USA
Phone: (630) 420-6353
Facebook: facebook.com/millstreetelementary