
Miller Elementary Weekly Update
Week of September 22nd, 2024!
Hello Miller Families!
This past week, our kindergartners had a chance to partner with our 5th graders at Leighton to create a special Enchanted Fairy Forest right here in our outdoor learning space! We were tasked to create wooden fairies that would be placed in a natural fairy house made by our 5th graders at Leighton. Our kindergarten classes and some of our preschool classes took a walk on our nature path to check out the Fairy Forest and we had a wonderful time! This connection with Leighton and Miller has been a lot of fun and your family is invited to visit the Fairy Forest this weekend! You can find the path by looking for the musical chimes station on the Leighton playground and you'll see the opening to the nature path or there is an opening on the paved path between Four Seasons and Leighton. Simply follow the signs and you'll be led to our outdoor learning space. Have so much fun visiting our Fairy Forest with your family!
As you know, picture day is upon us this upcoming Monday, September 23rd! We want to reassure you that we help all children feel comfortable in front of the camera. We will help to fix their hair, adjust any outfits or capture that perfect smile. If your child has PE on Monday, please pack their tennis shoes so they can swap their shoes during the day. Purchasing a photo package is not required, however, you can order pictures online to avoid any paperwork sent to school. Your order needs to be placed prior to our picture day so that Riphco Studios knows your preference of background color and the specific package. You can also use the envelope that was sent home this past week to select a package and send in any money to complete the purchase. If your child is absent on Monday, they will participate in picture re-take day which usually occurs at the beginning of November. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Have a great weekend!
Go GREENMEN!
Maria Goodman
Miller Elementary Principal
330-954-2189
School Pictures - Monday, September 23rd
Miller School Picture Day: Monday, September 23rd
Our fall picture day is quickly approaching! All children will have their picture taken by Ripcho Studios that will be used for our school yearbook. Your family has the option to purchase a picture package using the online ordering form or a traditional form.
Picture Day is Monday, September 23rd at Miller Elementary School
Save time and preorder your photographs on the Ripcho Studio webpage before your Picture Day, by clicking on the "Order Online" button below.
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Please Note: The Online Password will expire 48 hours after the Photo Date
Please be on the lookout for a paper form that will be sent home or use our online link found below.You can also call Ripcho's Customer Service Department at (216) 631-0664 Ext 28 or Toll Free (800) 686-7427 Ext. 28 if you have any questions.
We sent home the order forms last week or you can use the direct link found below to order pictures online. I want to point out that Ripcho included a class composite photo with all our picture packages which makes our picture packages a bit higher than the other buildings. If this is something your family does not want, please look at the a la cart options to order what you need. Pictures usually take at least 6 weeks to arrive. If you order a package with a composite photo, the composite will be delivered early winter once we have retake picture day. If you have any questions, please see the details below about school pictures.
Please Follow These Important Directions to Access Your PTO Account
Counseling Updates
Hello Miller! Part of my role as a school counselor consists of connecting families with varying resources. You will note a link to a list of Community Resources should you wish to explore resources for your child outside of the school setting. During the school year, Miller offers a variety of opportunities to assist families with financial needs through partnering with our PTO. By reaching out to me via completing this form, phone, email or in-person, I can assist your student with funds for upcoming Book Fairs or the Holiday Shop, holiday gifts, Thanksgiving “baskets,” winter clothing including jackets, pants and boots; purchase of the class T-shirt, purchase of a yearbook, school supplies and any other need brought to my attention. Please do not hesitate to contact me with the slightest concern. Feel free to simply let me know what you need, and I’ll connect with you to ensure this need is fulfilled!
Mrs. Lindsey Ambrosia
(330) 562-6199, ext. 5414
Please respond back if you recognize an item from our Lost and Found! We will send it home with your child next week. Thanks!
Miller School Lunch Information
Important Dates
Important Dates and Events
September:
- Monday, 9/23 - Miller School Picture Day - Use the Link in the Newsletter or the Order Form
- Monday, 9/30 - Board of Education Meeting- Conference Center 7:00PM
October:
- Tuesday, 10/8 - Field Trip to Lake Farm Park:
- Sabulsky, Gallucci, Haughey, Buettin, Jaworski
- Wednesday, 10/9 - Field Trip to Lake Farm Park:
- Yonally, Kidwell, Smerkar, Forster, Verhotz
- Friday, 10/11 - NO SCHOOl - NEOEA Day
- Monday, 10/14- NO SCHOOL - Staff PD Day
PBIS - Teaching School Expectations
PBIS Greenmen Poms
Has your child come home talking about earning a fuzzy pom? Did they bring home a reward ticket? We have officially kicked off teaching our learners about school expectations. At Miller, we work to help our children develop skills to be respectful, responsible, and problem-solvers. However, what does that look like and sound like in our school building? Each week we target a skill that supports the development of social and emotional skills that help all children be a member of a safe and fun learning environment. We will teach them a new skill for the next 6 weeks that helps them be safe, happy, and ready to learn.
Our teaching and reinforcing of school expectations and appropriate choices has continued with helping children develop PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS. We are working on "I CAN TRY FIRST, THEN ASK FOR HELP or I CAN STOP, THINK, and MAKE A GOOD CHOICE!" These two skills support every child to become more independent as well as develop skills of being responsible with their decision making. Learning and practicing these two expectations will help your child develop confidence, self-advocacy and resiliency!
Nursing Updates
We have a school nurse, Jackie Pawlowski, on staff during school hours. She is here each day to assist students at a time of need or illness. Here are some important reminders to ensure the safety of our school community each day:
- 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 your child requires medication (over the counter or prescription) during the school day, we must have a signed medication form on file. You can find this attached below.
- It is important to check your child each day for symptoms of illness as you know them best. If they become I'll during the day, or are injured, we will reach out to you and let you know if their symptoms are worsening. We call home for injuries, fevers, and continued sickness. We do not call home for every trip to the nurse for a band-aid, ice pack or upset tummy. We certainly will call if symptoms worsen. We sometimes use our School Nurse Cell Phone
- Students sent home with a fever, may not return to school until they are fever free without medication for at least 24 hours. This means if your child was sent home on Tuesday at 12:00 p.m. with a fever, he/she may not return to school until 24 hours later. If your child does return the next day, our school will be calling for you to come pick him/her up. Please help to support our efforts in this area.
- We are required to report to families if there is a confirmed communicable disease in your child's class. This could include strep, pink eye, COVID, hand-foot and mouth or other illnesses.
Finally, please make sure your child has extra clothes in his/her backpack. Accidents and spills happen all the time and it's safe to always have their own clothes in their book bag instead of wearing our spare clothes.
Miller Lost and Found
Miller Attendance & Transportation Reporting Form
In all our Elementary Buildings, we utilize a Google Form to report attendance, late arrival, early dismissal, and change of transportation such as switching from a bus rider to office pick-up!
To report an absence or change, 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. Toler.
Also, if your child is absent, instead of calling us, you can also use this code to report the absence and the reason for the absence. We are working really hard to reduce the amount of phone calls, emails, or notes that we receive. We ask that you reserve those modes of communication for emergencies only. Thank you in advance for your help and let us know if you have any questions at all!
Superintendent Mike Roberto's Bond Issue Update
Key points in the video include:
-Bond Issue Information with a Focus on Capacity & Enrollment
-Short Preview of Other Bond Issue Information Video Topics
-Dates for Bond Issue Information Nights
We would also like to share an opportunity for our parents to discover Jonathan Haidt's compelling insights in "The Anxious Generation." He argues that the rise of screen time and the decline of free play are major contributors to the growing anxiety and depression among youth and children. Be part of the conversation that could help shape a healthier future for the next generation.
Where: Aurora Schools Conference Center
When: Wednesdays 6:30-8p, Oct. 9 - Oct. 30
Facilitators: Derek & Jenna Hickman
Important Links
Transcript Link
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LIZChSJdKCWSGqcdYWGRBdyqwiIMdAY6VCcYA-p2k4M/edit?usp=sharing
Master Facilities Plan Google Site
https://sites.google.com/view/acsd-facility-master-planning/home?authuser=0
Anxious Generation Book Study Registration
Important PTO Information
My name is Kelly Shoffstall and I am excited to be the new Miller VP for the PTO this year. I have 3 children in the district this year. They are in 5th, 3rd and kindergarten. I have had the opportunity to volunteer in various different school events through the PTO over the past 5 years. I am looking forward to taking on a new role this year! Please reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns.
We have a new website! You can find information for upcoming events at https://www.runpto.com/u/auroraepto/
Please note the new email addresses:
president@auroraelementarypto.org
Millervp@auroraelementarypto.org
Open PTO Board Position - Miller VP
Aurora Schools Foundation
Update Final Forms Below
Miller Elementary: Preschool & Kindergarten
Miller Elementary Principal
Erin Toler : etoler@aurora-schools.org
Miller Elementary Secretary
Email: mgoodman@aurora-schools.org
Website: aurora-schools.org
Location: 646 S Chillicothe Rd, Aurora, OH 44202, USA
Phone: 330-562-6199