Miller Weekly Update

Dear Miller School Community,

As we step into the second half of the school year, our Character Word of the Month: Motivation. Motivation is the driving force that empowers us to set and achieve goals, persevere through challenges, and inspire those around us. Throughout January, our teachers and staff will emphasize the importance of motivation in the classroom and beyond. Students will engage in activities and discussions designed to help them understand what motivates them and how they can harness that energy to reach their full potential. We encourage you to join us in this effort by discussing motivation at home and sharing examples from your own lives. Take a moment to reflect on what motivates you in your work, your family, and your daily life—and consider sharing those reflections with your child. These conversations can have a powerful impact and further strengthen the connection between school and home.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Together, we can inspire our students to stay motivated, dream big, and achieve great things. Here’s to a month full of motivation and meaningful growth!

Best Wishes,

Jim Battersby

Mr. Isaacson had the opportunity to play the National Anthem last Friday before the Men's Varsity basketball game. Something he wanted to do before he retired.

Here is the performance:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbZSpx06Qycoc8t2IqtyYIXvwtcAe5IN/view?usp=sharing

Q: What is one of your hidden talents? A: One of my hidden talents is that I love sports such as baseball. Also I was almost into the major league of baseball. Q: How do you want your students to remember you? A: To appreciate music and become a fine performer Practice does not make perfect perfect practice makes perfect - Mr. Isaacson Q: What do you like to do in your free time? A: I like to watch sports, spend time with my family and compose music Q: Are you a morning person or a night person? A: Night person Q: Appetizer or dessert A: Dessert Q: Are you an out door person or an indoor person? A: Indoor person

Note: The picture included is for the original single that will be played on Sirius Radio in March. Also, we wish Mr. Isaacson a wonderful retirement and hope he visits us at Miller School.

Q: What is one of your hidden talents? A: I can make friends with just about anyone Q: How do you want your students to remember you? A: I want my students to remember me for two reasons. The first reason is, that I cared enough to teach them how to be a decent human. Second, that learning can be fun! Q: What do you like to do in your free time? A: In my free time I like to spend time with my family and perform music when ever I can. Q: Are you a morning person or a night person? A: Night person Q: Appetizer or dessert A: Indoor

Q: What is one of your hidden talents? A: I can hold a head stand for 2-4 minutes. Q: How do you want your students to remember you? A: I want my students to remember me as kind and that I cared about them. Q: What do you like to do in your free time? A: I like to play with my dog, ride horses, and do yoga. Q: Are you a morning person or a night person? A: I am a night person. Q: Appetizer or dessert? A: Appetizer. Q: Are you an outdoor person or an indoor person? A: Outdoor person.

On Tuesday January 31st, Team 1 celebrated the 80th day of school. Students and staff dressed in their 80's best and were treated to some history on the decade. They learned about popular toys from the decade, as well as important events. They were treated to some awesome 80's tunes while they worked. It was a fun day that everyone got to enjoy!

A big round of applause to Tommy for winning Mrs. Biggins' January Reading Challenge! Throughout the month, students worked hard to improve their reading accuracy and fluency by practicing reading aloud at home. We're so proud of all the participants: Anthony, Janiyah, Alana, Ben, Jake, Ali, Nicole, Jordan, and Tommy. A special thank you to Miss Martin for drawing the name of our raffle winner. Keep up the great work, everyone!

This week, Mrs. Li's class had a blast learning about Lunar New Year and how it’s celebrated in different cultures. The students were thrilled to create colorful lanterns to celebrate the Year of the Snake and receive lucky red envelopes for good fortune. They discovered the special foods, traditions, and family customs that make the holiday so meaningful. The class also explored their zodiac signs and the animals that represent each year. Everyone enjoyed listening to stories, watching the dragon parade, and learning about the rich significance of this joyous celebration. It was a fun and memorable way to learn about a new culture and celebrate together!

This weekend in Mrs. Catania and Ms. Nagle's classes, the students traveled back in time to visit the land of the Lenape Native Americans. Student's learned about the various important jobs the Lenape did everyday to survive. The class watched videos about how Wigwams and Longhouses were built, discussed the ways the Lenape healed themselves, and talked about what made them such great farmers. The students brought in boxes, leaves and other materials from outside to begin constructing their Lenape villages. Stay tuned next week to see their completed projects!

Students in Mrs. Williams class learned about identifying text features when reading. Student dressed like surgeons and operated on magazines to identify and label different text features in literature.

We are delighted to return to Miller School, and optimistic about all the wonderful ways we can work alongside you as we continue to strengthen our school's community by addressing our students' concerns, inside and outside of the classroom.

District Media Specialists have put together a list of reading resources for grades Pre K-12! Take advantage of what our media centers have to offer online: http://mvnt.us/m1177267 #ehtpride #ehtreads

Atlantic County Food Bank Resources: Please see the list here linked for Atlantic County Food Bank Resources

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