The Hawk Herald

November 2024

Message from Mrs. Yost & Mrs. Feola

Hello Mill Hill Families & Staff,

Happy Fall! October was busy and November seems to be just as busy! Thank you to our PTO and families for making our Trunk or Treat such a spooktacular event for our students. The "trunks" were amazing! The creativity behind each stop was outstanding! This brought so much joy to our Hawks! We had perfect weather for our annual Halloween Parade! So many great costumes and smiling faces, too!

Help us honor our Veterans by wearing your Red, White & Blue on Friday, November 8th. We are thrilled to host an in-person Veterans' Day celebration. Our assembly will begin at 1:30pm. Thank you in advance for those that are able to attend. November 13th is World Kindness Day. We are asking our Hawks and staff to unite by wearing blue to demonstrate our commitment to be change makers of kindness in our school community and beyond.

A HUGE thank you to our families for supporting the Pie sale fundraiser. Your efforts do not go unnoticed. Money raised goes directly to our students. Operation Hope will begin during the month of November. Our parent committee is finalizing detail that will be shared shortly.

I recently met with members of the PTAC Digital Wellness Committee to discuss the impact of technology on students & families from elementary through high school. This committee will be examining both the benefits and challenges associated with technology use. We encourage you to review the relevant BOE Policies, as discussions are ongoing regarding Chromebook expectations, the effects of social media on students and families, and appropriate ages for digital device usage. Your insights and engagement in these topics are valuable as we navigate this important issue together. In addition, "smart" phones and watches do not support our curriculum on the elementary level and should stay at home for safe keeping.

As always, feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.

Here’s to SOARing to new heights!

Mrs. Yost & Mrs. Feola

Look for the Good Gratitude Wall

Please find this short LFTG Timelapse Video of our Gratitude Wall.

Our Hawks did an amazing job showing their gratitude!

LFTG 2024 Gratitude Wall.mp4

drive.google.com

Important Dates

National Native American Heritage Month

National Epilepsy Awareness Month

Friday, November 1st

Hats for Hurricanes Day
First Day of American Heritage Month

Saturday, November 2nd - Daylight Savings…set those clocks back 1 hour!

Tuesday, November 5th

Election Day
Doughnut Day
No School for Students
Professional Development/Conferences

Wednesday, November 6th - PTA Meeting at 2:15pm in the Mill Hill Cafeteria

Friday, November 8th

Veterans' Day Celebration (wear red/white/blue) @1:30pm
National S.T.E.M. /S.T.E.A.M. Day

Monday, November 11th – No School – Veteran’s Day

Wednesday, November 13th -- World Kindness Day - Wear light blue for World Kindness Day

Do something nice for someone today. #WorldKindnessDay

Friday, November 15th - National Recycling Day

November 16 – December 2 – Pumpkin Composting

Tuesday, November 19th -- Pie Sale Pickup

Wednesday, November 27th

Early Dismissal (1:40pm) Thanksgiving Holiday
·School Spirit Day

Thursday and Friday, November 28th & 29th -- Thanksgiving Break- No School

OPERATION HOPE can food drive will occur in November - More details to follow.

Veterans Day Assembly

In preparation for our in school Veterans Day Assembly on November 8th at 1:30 PM, we would like to extend an invitation to any members of your family who have served or are serving in one of our country’s military branches. We would love to honor them as part of our assembly. If you have a service member who can attend please RSVP to Mrs. Han by TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5th.

Her email is ghan@fairfieldschools.org .

Please reply with the name of the person attending and their military details. Also please provide who they are related to at Mill Hill School. We look forward to celebrating with you on November 8th! If you have a family member who has served and cannot make the assembly or has passed on, we would also love to honor them on our Honor Wall. Please send a picture to Mrs. Han as well.

Best,
Mrs. Yost, Mrs. Han, & Mrs. Arcari

JOIN THE PTA!

WE ARE RUNNING A SCHOOL WIDE MEMBERSHIP INCENTIVE FROM NOW UNTIL 11/26! If Mill Hill can hit 90% PTA membership by November 26, Mill Hill will host a schoolwide BOARD GAME DAY!

RENEW/JOIN FOR THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR

https://millhillpta.membershiptoolkit.com

Would you like to Volunteer in the Library?

One hour shifts are available to assist Mrs. Han and Mrs. Gori-Montanelli with student book checkout and shelving. Volunteers may also help with other tasks as needed such as de-milling books that are no longer used and the LLC bulletin board.

2024-2025 LLC Volunteer Sign Up!
Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:

1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on Sign-up: https://signup.com/go/WcdfYVr
2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on Sign-up)
3. Sign up! Choose your spots - Sign-up will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!
Note: Sign-up does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.

or sign up with the QR code provided below

2024-2025 LLC VOLUNTEER SIGN UP
Please sign up!

Scan this code with your smartphone camera now:

Calling Volunteers for the Art Room! 🎨

We are looking for helping hands to assist with art preparation for grades K-5. Your support will involve tasks such as:

Cutting and prepping materials for projects

Labeling and mounting student artwork

Measuring and cutting borders and applying large format vinyl paper to bulletin boards

Hanging artwork on bulletin boards
Assisting with preparations for our End of Year Art Show (May)

Some tasks may include typing out student labels, preparing materials in bulk or hanging displays on bulletin boards. Whether you can spare 30 minutes, an hour, or a few days, your help is greatly appreciated!

If you're interested, please sign up by Art Committee Volunteers or contact Heather Nokta hnokta@fairfieldschools.org