Mustang Minute
D24 Mission
Millburn CCSD #24 exists to create a culture of learning that inspires and empowers students to enrich our community
Upcoming Dates
- 10/3-10/7- Safety Week
- 10/5- Early Release
- 10/10- No School- Indigenous People Day
New Items
- Gurnee Community Safety Seminar
- Gurnee Park District Trick or Treat Street
- Gurnee Park District Drive In Movie
- Math Fair
- Adler Arts Center October News
Newsletter Topics
- Personal Items (NEW)
- New Tardy Definitions (NEW)
- Lunch with Your Child (NEW)
- Yearbook Orders
- Safety Week
- Parent/Student Handbook
- EPIC News (NEW)
Personal Items
We have been seeing an increase of students bringing in personal items, such as stuff animals, playing cards (Pokemon, baseball), and toys. Although we do not have a rule against not bringing them in, please be aware that these items could be damaged or lost and we do not want to see that happen. We do recommend that items stay at home unless it is for a special day and the teacher has communicate this with you.
Lunch with Your Child
Having lunch with your child is a great idea to do. It's an opportunity to connect and enjoy time together.
For those of you that have been volunteering during our lunch times, our cafeteria is a busy time and many of our tables are filled during lunches. Feeding over 700 students in 2 hours takes space! Because of this, we cannot accommodate parents eating with their child in the cafeteria.
You are welcome to sign your child out and take them out to lunch during their lunch period. On a nice day, you could even eat lunch in our garden.
Thank you for your understanding!
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).
Safety Week
Safety Week will be the week of October 3rd-7th. During the week, students will run through our safety drills, which includes evacuation, severe weather, intruder, and evacuation while riding the bus. All of these drills will be announced in advanced to staff and students. We will also conduct an unannounced evacuation drill later in the week. Newport Fire and the Lake County Sheriff's Department will be on hand to assist.
We encourage families to also review their emergency procedures at home. Ready.gov is a great place to find resources to help you plan out our procedures so that you and all of your families members are prepared.
Parent/Student Handbook
Our updated Parent/Student Handbook is available on our website.
The handbook is designed to be a skeletal document. Amendments of the policies contained within may be made with the approval of Administration. When in doubt, contact your child's teacher. This handbook is a summary of board policies governing the district. These policies are available to the public at the district office.
Please review the most appropriate sections with your child, such as bus rules, recess rules, etc.
Important Note: We ask that you encourage your student to follow the Dress Code Guidelines each day they are in attendance.
Thank you for your support!
EPIC News
- Dinner Night Out - Friday September 30th
- Spirit Wear Sale
- Help Needed - Board Members and Committee Chairs
- General Assembly Meeting
- Registration for EPIC - FREE
- 24 for 24
- 2022 EPIC Sponsor
- Millburn Kids Resale
- Contact information
Dinner Night Out: Skip cooking this Friday, September 30th 4:00 to 9:00 and come to McAlister’s Deli in Gurnee to support Millburn EPIC! A percentage of all proceeds will be given back to our organization!
Please mention EPIC when orderingSpirit Wear Sale: Millburn is Stronger Together! Get your first spirit wear of the year. Click on the link go to www.millburnEPIC.com to place your order. Orders will be accepted through October 3rd and purchases will be delivered to school. https://millburnpto.ptboard.com/formvw?store=3435&form=3
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
Elementary School Activity Director
Middle School Activity 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: Thank you to everyone who came out to our meeting Wednesday. 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
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! All forms filled out before 9/15 will receive a complimentary raffle ticket for the Samsung SmartTV being raffled out at our Parent Bonfire!
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 Kalianis at corporatefundraising@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