Welcome to the 23-24 school year! We are excited to welcome all of our students to Miller this year! This second newsletter has some important information about the upcoming school year, Including the Huron School District Elementary Handbook click to view.

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO MAINTAIN OUR GREAT INTERVENTION PROGRAMS THAT HELP OUR STUDENT'S SUCCEED! A PORTION OF OUR FUNDING IS BASED ON THE PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS THAT QUALIFY FOR FREE/REDUCED. Please fill out the form to help us maintain the funding.

Here are a few important dates to start the year:

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL- SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 IS A FULL DAY OF SCHOOL

Our Annual PTO Fun Run Fundraiser will kick off on September 11, 2023. Watch for More info coming this week!

Miller Picture Day- Friday, September 22

We look forward to seeing you all soon!

Miller Elementary Staff

We are excited about the new school year! We would like to review arrival procedures for the first day of school.

FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR STUDENTS, STAFF, and PARENTS ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL AND EVERY DAY AFTER, the following is our student drop off procedure:

THE FIRST DAY AND EVERYDAY FOLLOWING:

We will have numerous staff members outside starting to assist students out of their car and help them get to their classrooms . We will have several staff members both inside and outside assisting students.

We require all drivers to pull up to any empty space along the curb. ALL students should exit the vehicle WHEN ASSISTING STAFF MEMBERS ARE VISIBLE. Drivers should then carefully pull forward and exit the drop off area. If your child is nervous please circle around until he/she is ready to come in.

We have many more students this year and we are trying to alleviate traffic congestion on Hannan Road as well as in our parking lot.

WE ARE ASKING THAT ALL PARENTS PLEASE NOT GET OUT OF THIER CARS DURING MORNING ARRIVAL. PLEASE TAKE THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL PHOTOS AT HOME.

Again for the safety and security of our students and staff. Parents, we kindly instruct you to stay in your vehicle, please do not leave your vehicle for photos or to walk your child into school. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter for a safe and smooth arrival for all.

• While the State of Michigan has authorized free meals for all students as part of the Michigan School Meals program we are asking all of our families to still fill out the free/reduced lunch application. Qualifying for the program can provide your family discounts on home internet, athletics and activities associated with participating in school sports and activities, college application fees, summer EBT, & standardized testing fees. In addition, our current intervention programs that work with struggling students utilize federal grant funds allocated based on our free/reduced lunch counts. Please use this link to fill out the form.

Thank you!

8:30-8:40 Parent Drop Off in the Front of the Building-

8:35 First Bell

8:40 Tardy Bell

Lunch/Recess Times

11:30-12:05 - 4th grade

11:45- 12:20- 5th grade

12:00- 12:35- 3rd grade

12:15 - 12:50 -2nd grade

12:30 - 1:05 -1st grade

* Your child will eat lunch first and then go outside to play, we do not start to dismiss tables until they have had 15 min to eat, any child who has not finished their lunch will have time to do so. They may stay and eat in the cafeteria until they are finished.*

IN ADDITION TO LUNCH RECESS STUDENTS WILL HAVE EITHER ONE MORNING OR AFTERNOON 15 MINUTE RECESS.

3:40 End of the Day Dismissal

Our transportation department has contacted you about your child's bus route. If you have any questions about bussing contact Marleen Nowland at 734-782-1418 or email Marleen Nowland nowlandm@huronschools.org

In the morning, students who are eating breakfast at school will get off the bus first and go to the cafeteria for breakfast.

Miller staff will be assisting in directing students off the bus and directing them into the school and to classrooms.

Please be patient during the first week of school, the end of the day dismissal takes a little longer to make sure all students are on the correct bus to return home. Their arrival time to home may be a little later than usual the first week.

Teacher Assignments

Last week teacher assignments were sent to parent's email. Parents may also check their mistar parent portal. If you do not have a link to the parent portal you can click here. https://sisweb.resa.net/MISTAR/huron/

Suggested Supply Lists

First Grade Supply List

Second Grade Supply List

Third Grade Supply List

Fourth Grade Supply List

Fifth Grade Supply List

Congratulations to Miss Evitts for being chosen as the New Miller Dean Of Students after our interview process in June AND for her recent marriage over the summer! Miss Evitts's, new name now is Mrs Lane! Mrs. Lane is our new Dean of Students at Miller. Prior to becoming our Dean of Students, Mrs. Lane taught third grade at Miller. Mrs. Lane comes highly qualified for this new role at Miller, before she began teaching in Huron, Mrs. Lane taught nine years in the Romulus Public School District. Mrs. Lane holds a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership, she has been a PBIS facilitator, Romulus District MTSS team member and Miller Grade Level Leader. In addition she has a Mindfulness certification, and has been trained in Trauma Informed Instruction through Star Commonwealth.

As Dean of Students, Mrs. Lane will be overseeing student events/activities, truancy, 504's, and student discipline along with arrival and dismissal procedures. Mrs Gilbert will be working with Mrs Lane as well as continuing with her responsibilities and duties as Principal of Miller Elementary.

We have had a few staffing changes happen over the summer. Miss Hande will be moving back to teaching 1st grade and Mrs Girard is an addition to our Resource Room team.We are excited to welcome these new staff members to our Miller Family!

Mrs Bates- 3rd grade

Ms. Duffet- Speech

Mrs. Fraiser- Speech

Ms Hebda- 4th grade

Mrs. Hudock- ASD Specials Teacher

Mr. Page- 5th grade

Mrs Scheerhorn- Cognitive Impaired Classroom

Menus/Nutrislice

Nutrislice will continue to be the source for menus. You may download the Nutrislice app on any smart phone or view it on a web browser. You may also print a weekly or monthly menu from the Nutrislice website. https://huronschools.nutrislice.com/ You may also use Nutrislice to view nutritional & allergen information.

Please keep in mind that menus are always subject to change. W e do our best to adhere to our menus and will update them accordingly. The supply chain is still having issues with production and therefore we may experience some out of stocks. W e ask that you check the online menus daily if you are concerned about allergies or call the food service office at 734-782-1710 for the most up to date information regarding menus.

My Payments Plus

My payments plus is a great resource for Huron families. This service allows you to load money on your student’s account, check account balances and transactions, and it even allows you to set restrictions and account alerts. If you have not yet registered
before, you will need your student’s ID number. You can email me at stetze@huronschools.org if you need your student’s ID number.

Use the following links regarding my payments plus:
https://mypaymentsplus.com/

Medical Dietary Restriction

If your child has any allergies or medical dietary restrictions, a Medical Dietary Form needs to be filled out every year and sent to the food service office in order to ensure we have the most up to date info at all times. By doing this, we are able to see your child’s dietary needs at the point of service and will be able to ensure your student is only eating meals that are safe for them.
Please feel free to reach out to Eric Stetz if you have any questions or concerns regarding the Food Service Department.

Food Service Director
Chartwells/Huron Schools
734-782-1710
stetze@huronschools.org

If your child needs to take any medications at school either prescribed or over the counter, you and your child's doctor need to complete a physician/parent authorization form. You may click on the link below and send the form to you child's doctor to complete.

Medication Form

If you have questions you may email our secretary, Julia Bordeau. Email Bordeauj@huronschools.org

Contact Shelly Bergmooser

email bergmoosershelly@gmail.com

phone number 734 782-1162

Facebook Page YWCA Huron Kidzone

Dismissal will be in the back of the building for parent pick ups. Dismissal begins at 3:40 Please do not pull up in the back before 3:20. We are asking that all parents park on the black top in the back and not in the bus loop. The bus loop is for overflow only

First Grade Student Parent Pick Up- Dismissal at 3:35

MRS. MROWCA 'S and Mrs Hande's CLASSES - WILL BE DISMISSED FROM B-123

MRS. ARNETT AND MRS COOK'S CLASSES WILL BE DISMISSED FROM B-125

Second grade Student Parent Pickup door 16E 3:40

All SIBLINGS OF FIRST and Second GRADERS ONLY WILL BE DISMISSED FROM DOOR - 16 E

3rd-5TH GRADE Parent Pick -Up at Events Entry Door 3:40

There will be a door label with your child's grade, please line up and tell the teacher your child's name and they will be released to you.