Miller Elementary Weekly Update

Hello Miller Families!

I hope this weekly message finds your family healthy and gearing up for our upcoming Thanksgiving break which will begin next Wednesday. This is a friendly reminder that we require a planned absence form to be on file should your child be absent from school due to a vacation or family event. You can find this form further down in our newsletter.

We have kicked off the giving season with our annual Giving Tree Project! If your child sent back a permission slip to participate, they selected a snowflake from our giving tree to help donate hats, gloves, games or gift cards to the Center of Hope in Portage County. All donations can be sent back to school any time before Friday, December 1st. Thank you for your generosity during this holiday season!

This newsletter will serve families through our upcoming Thanksgiving Break which begins on, Wednesday, November 22nd through Sunday, November 26th. We hope your family has a restful break and you get to enjoy some yummy food with family or friends! I am very thankful to be with all our Miller children, staff, families, and caregivers each and every day!

Happy Fall and Happy Thanksgiving!

Maria Goodman

Miller Elementary Principal

330-954-2189

Email mgoodman@aurora-schools.org

We are required to report and track all student absences. This includes absences due to illness, being tardy, early dismissal or a planned absence such as a vacation. Whenever your child will be absent due to a vacation or being out of town, a planned absence form must be completed and on file in the office. We have attached the planned absence form as a reminder of this requirement.

November

• Wednesday, 11/15 - The Giving Tree Tag Pulling Day
• Wednesday, 11/22- Sunday 11/26 - Thanksgiving Break - No School
• Monday, 11/27 - School Resumes

December

• Friday, 12/1 - All Giving Tree Donations are Due
• Thursday 12/7 & Friday 12/8 - The Holiday Shop (More Information Forthcoming)
• Wednesday, 12/20 - Winter Festival Parties
• Thursday 12/21 - Winter Break Begins
• Wednesday 1/3 - School Resumes

We want to thank the families that came out for our K-3 Early Elementary Curriculum Night. This was a wonderful time spent together learning about our curriculum alignment, philosophies and programs that all children experience in the Aurora Schools! We have attached the presentation for you to see in case you were unable to attend that evening. Please reach out if you have any questions or submit questions to our Q&A form.

Can you believe the temperatures are getting cooler and snowflakes are coming! Many families had questions about our outdoor recess policy when it gets cold and the snow starts to fly. Our full-day students will continue to go outside if the feels like temperature is between 15 and 20 degrees or higher. We watch the weather closely as it is important for our children to get outside, run around, and enjoy some fresh air. The playground is a great place to practice social skills such as turn taking, problem solving as well as how to communicate with their friends. Plus, when the snow comes, it provides some fun experiences to build snowmen or use our sleds down our playground hills!

We recommend a warm coat, hats, gloves, snow pants, and boots (when necessary). We work with all children to help them learn how to dress themselves independently and in the correct order. (Snow pants, boots, jacket zipped, hat, and gloves are last). Please make sure all your child's items are labeled with their name. It is important that you check their book bag for an extra set of clothes and socks that match the new season. Children would rather wear their change of clothes if an accident occurs. Please have your child practice putting on their snow gear at home too!

This is a reminder that we are using our Miller Attendance and Parent Pick-up Form as an easy communication tool to report your child will be absent or you need to pick them up from school early. You still need to use the Alternative Bus Stop Form linked in this newsletter if you need your child's bus to change. You do not need to report if they will not be riding the bus in the morning due to an absence or illness on this form.

If you want to change your child from a bus rider to a parent pick-up, please scan the QR code below or click the button to fill out our Google form. This can be done from any device and your reply will be sent immediately to our secretary, Mrs. Wolf.

If you need an alternative bus stop or a change in busing, we also have attached the transportation forms to change your child's busing information. These forms need to be completed and sent to our transportation department at transportationinfo@aurora-schools.org

Greetings Families! Wishing you all a wonderful Fall weekend ahead! The classroom guidance focus this time around has been on solving problems. The Kindergarten students understand now that they’re “big kids,” they can solve small problems. Small problems are defined as problems we can solve when someone or something is bothering or annoying us. Students can use the following strategies: ignore, walk away, take turns, take a break, talk it out, or apologize. I have been hearing the term, problem-solver, quite a bit, and it is music to my ears throughout Miller. Encourage your children to solve small problems at home since they’re showing us they can do so at school!

Mrs. Lindsey Ambrosia

School Counselor

lambrosia@aurora-schools.org

330.562.6199, ext. 5414

Here are some important reminders to ensure the safety of our school community each day:

• Check your child each day for illness symptoms. If they begin to feel ill, please know she will assess your child and make contact with a family member when necessary.
• Students sent home with a fever or vomiting, may not return to school until they are fever or vomit-free without medication for at least 24 hours. This means if your child was sent home on Tuesday with a fever, he/she may not return to school until Thursday. If your child does return the next day, our school will be calling for you to come and pick him/her up. Please help to support our efforts in this area.
• We will use Final Forms to communicate any health concerns or communicable diseases that may arise in your child's class. Such examples include strep throat, pink eye, and COVID. This will allow you to closely monitor your child for any similar symptoms.
• Please make sure your Final Forms medical information is up to date. We will closely read the health sections to address any medical concerns.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email our school nurse Jackie Pawlowski at jpawlowski@aurora-schools.org.

Below are the AEPTO updates for this week:

1. Our next AEPTO meeting is Wednesday, January 4 at 10:00am. The location has changed and we're excited to announce Lotus Wellness and MedSpa will host our January meeting! 251 West Garfield Road Suite 290 Aurora, OH. We hope to see you there!

https://www.lotuswellnessmedspa.com/

2. Giving Tree - Thank you to all our families who participated in our Giving Tree this year! I had a lot of fun helping your children pick a tag this week. All items must be turned into school by December 1st. Again, thank you for your support!

3. Wednesday, December 6 - Crumbl Cookie (Solon) 3:00-9:00pm Dine to Donate/Give Back event!

4. Thursday, December 7 and Friday, December 8 - Miller's Holiday Shop!

Every year the AEPTO hosts the Holiday Shop which gives students the opportunity to do some holiday shopping for parents, siblings, other family members, and friends. The week of the Holiday Shop we'll send home more information and an envelope so you can help your student create a shopping list and budget. Participation is optional. We're also finalizing the shopping schedule and will be sending out a volunteer sign up soon so be on the lookout!

5. Saturday, January 6 - AEPTO Family Night at the Cleveland Monsters Game! See the flyer for more information.

6. Thursday, February 15 - AEPTO Family Night at Kalahari! The deadline to book is 1/15 but this is very popular and will sell out fast! So get your room now! See the flyer for more information.

7. Saturday, January 27, 2024 - AEPTO's Princess Prom! More information to come.

8. Box Tops! Another easy way to help out our schools. Just download the app and then scan your receipts to earn box tops.

Important Upcoming Dates

12/1 - Giving Tree Items Due

12/6 - Give back event at Crumbl Cookie

12/7 & 12/8 - Holiday Shop (more info coming)

12/20 - Winter Festival (classroom parties, more info coming)

If you have any questions, please let me know!

Jen
auroraptomesvp@gmail.com

mgoodman@aurora-schools.org

Principal

Vicki Wolf

vwolf@aurora-schools.org

Secretary

Email: mgoodman@aurora-schools.org
Website: aurora-schools.org
Location: 646 S Chillicothe Rd, Aurora, OH 44202, USA
Phone: 330-562-6199