Mustang Minute

8/24- Lindenfest Parade

8/27- EPIC Fundraiser @ Lindenhurst Wendy's

9/2- No School- Labor Day

9/4- Early Release @1:00PM

9/7- Millburn Resale Donation Drive @ MMS

9/9-9/20- MAP Testing 1st-5th

9/12- EPIC Parent's Night Out @ Duck Inn in Wadsworth

9/16- Gurnee Chipotle EPIC Fundraiser

9/17- 1st-3rd Grade Parent Night @ 6PM

9/19- 4th/5th Grade Parent Night @ 6PM

9/26- EPIC General Assembly Meeting @ MES

9/30- APEX Fundraiser @ MES

• Nothing New

• iPad Distribution
• End of Day Dismissal
  
• Fall Clubs/ Activities
• School Attendance
• EPIC News

3rd - 5th grade students received their School iPads this week and have begun bringing them home. The 1st and 2nd graders will receive their iPads on Monday and Tuesday. Please ensure that your iPad protection plan has been paid-REQUIRED- in PUSHCOIN- this is NOT optional-having the protection plan minimizes what you need to pay in damages by 1/2! The Protection Plan is also important as it allows your student to bring their iPad home.

Please help support your child to be successful by having them charge their iPad, nightly and bring their iPad to school DAILY. All students were given a 'Welcome to your iPad Handout' which includes some important information- please look for that in their folders.

Basic Rule of Thumb: IF your child does NOT have homework, math practice, or reading to be done on their iPad- they should not be using it. This is a School iPad. Save their YouTube watching and safari game searches for their personal or family devices. Students should not be taking videos or photos unless it is specifically aligned with a school assignment. The Millburn iPad is filtered and has filtering software. Please do not attempt to go into settings and change any of MIllburn's settings, or filters, nor add your own.

If your child damages their iPad please let your classroom teacher know immediately so that the tech department can work right away without any disruption to learning. All K - 5 students were asked to bring wired earphones/headphones to school as a supply. If your child does not have a set a set can be purchased in the Media Center and your PUSHCOIN will be charged $5.

In order to maintain a safe transfer of students to families who pick up their child at the end of the school day, adults must be listed on our Parent Pick-Up list. As parents pull up to pick up their child, we first validate the adult picking up is on the list. Once that is confirmed, we send the child outside for pick up.

If you plan to pick-up your child this year at dismissal, please complete the Parent Pick Up Form below.

We are excited to provided our fall extracurricular activities for our students. We have some returning clubs, but also some new ones. Below is information (listed by grade level spans) on our fall activities we will be providing. Next Friday, August 30, we will be opening up registration for these clubs/activities.

Calling all Kinders and First Graders looking to explore their creativity through a variety of hands-on art and craft activities. Each week we will complete a new project filled with fun and discovery. Projects may be sent home each week or wait until the following week.

Tuesdays: September 24 October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 November 5, 12,19 December 3

Staff Member- Ms. Fritsch

Children are introduced to the fundamentals of sports including t-ball, floor hockey, kickball, soccer, basketball, and other sports and group games. The program provides an opportunity for each child to develop motor skills and nurture his/her growth socially and emotionally through teamwork and good sportsmanship.

Tuesdays: 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29/, 11/12/, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10

Staff Member- Ms. Blue

Lego Club will allow students to build on creativity, problem-solving, and cooperation by using Legos to build solutions to various design challenges. Students will also meet new friends and have FUN!

Mondays: 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2,12/9

Staff Member- Ms. Dajka

No video games here! This is an opportunity for your child to sit down face-to-face to play fun interactive games, including board games you may have played as a child. (Think "Don't Break the Ice" and "Hungry, Hungry Hippos"!) Your child will have fun and won't even realize they are working on their social skills too!

Thursdays: 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/7, (10/31, 11/14, 11/28 -no classes), 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19

Staff Member- Ms. Boron

This club is for students 2nd-5th Grade who have a passion for writing creatively. The focus of this class is to provide a space for students to be as creative as they want, while also practicing essential writing and planning skills. In the fall we will be working on writing fantasy/mythology stories, while in the spring we will work realistic fiction. Students will get the opportunity to complete their own short books for each session.

Thursdays: 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12

Staff Member- Ms. Seidel

Did you know that yoga and mindfulness have been shown to improve both physical and mental health in children? Yoga and mindfulness can improve focus, memory, self-esteem, academic performance, and classroom behavior. It can even reduce anxiety and stress in children. Join us to learn various yoga poses and engage in fun activities that help improve physical and mental health! Mats will be provided.

Tuesdays: 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, (11/5 - no school), 11/12, 11/19, (11/26 - no school), 12/3, 12/10

Staff Member- Ms. Boron

Have fun exploring and create with different mediums while making new friends!

Tuesdays: Sept. 24 Oct.1,8,15,22,29 Nov. 12,19 Dec. 3, 10

Staff Member- Ms. Hauser

Students will participate in a variety of recreational activities like soccer, kickball and floor hockey. Each week will consist of a new game/activity. Through these games students will have the opportunity to meet new people, be active and have fun!

Tuesdays: 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4

Staff Member- Ms. Russo

Lego Club will allow students to build on creativity, problem-solving, and cooperation by using Legos to build solutions to various design challenges. Students will also meet new friends and have FUN!

Thursdays: 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12

Staff Member- Ms. Dajka

Have fun exploring and create with different mediums while making new friends!

Thursdays: Sep. 26 Oct 3,10,17,24 Nov. 7, 21 Dec. 5,12,19

Staff Member- Ms. Hauser

Student Council is for students who excel in, or want to grow in leadership skills. Students will be learning to work as a team, to communicate and present ideas, and refine skills that make them role models for other students in the building. Student Council as a team will run community service projects such as food drives, holiday collections, making items for animal shelters, and more.

Mondays: September (23, 30) October (7, 21, 28). November (11, 18) December (2, 9, 16). January (13th, 27th) February (3, 10, 24) March (3, 10, 17) April (7, 14, 21). May (5, 12)

Staff Members- Ms. Hogan/Ms. Seidel

Does your student love to sing? Choir is a great opportunity for 4th and 5th grade students to experience a group choir setting. Students will be introduced to reading notation and part-singing, and will be given performance opportunities.

Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9/24, 9/26, 10/1, 10/3, 10/8, 10/10, 10/15, 10/17, 10/22, 10/24, 10/29, 11/7, 11/12, 11/19, 11/21, 12/3, 12/5, 12/10, 12/12

Staff Member- Ms. Kline

Discover the joy of making music! Whether you're excited to play the trumpet, drums, flute, or any other instrument, the elementary band is the perfect place to start your musical journey. No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm and love for music. Come make new friends, learn something fun, and be part of a group that creates amazing sounds together! Sign up today and let's make some music!

Returning Band members will be joining Concert Band this year. New band members with be a part of Beginning Band. If you would like to join band, contact Mr. Anderson directly (canderson@millburn24.net)

Mondays/Thursday- Beginning Band (Year Round)

Tuesdays/Wednesday- Concert Band (Year Round)

Staff Member- Mr. Anderson

Email: bwalshire@millburn24.net
Phone: 847-245-2800

Email: kgedville@millburn24.net