News From the Nest

March 18 & 19 - Parent Teacher Interviews from 4-7pm

March 18 & 19 - Book Fair in the Library from 4-7pm

March 21 - School Closure Day

March 24 - 28 - Spring Break

March 31 - Classes Resume

April 2 - Early Out

It's almost spring break and time for a recharge. Daylight savings time has done it's thing, kids have recovered and now it is time to rest and recharge for the final three months of the year. March is the beginning of the planning season for schools. Our grade 6's are getting excited for junior high. Schools are coming to meet them and soon they will be signing up for options and attending some open houses. An exciting time for sure.

At this time we also look forward to the last three months to make sure we end the year with a bang. When we return from spring break there will be lots of curriculum to cover and lots of events to keep students engaged. Most of our awesome clubs will adjourn so the kids can enjoy some much needed outside time and we have a few events planned to bring the school community together. First up is our Family Dance. The Dance will take place in April and we hope that all our families can join us. More detailed information can be found in this newsletter.

Finally, a huge thank you to all of our families who participated in round 2 of the parent teacher interviews. Taking time out of your busy schedule to celebrate your childs successes means a lot to our teachers and your kids. I hope that everyone has a restful break and we will see everyone on March 31 when we return from spring break.

We are very proud of our MHV grade 5/6 basketball teams who participated in the Bev Facey Elementary Basketball Tournament. They won their fair share of games and represented the school with pride. Great job everyone!

This March, our interviews will be held on Tuesday March 18 and Wednesday March 19 from 4:00-7:00pm.

Interview appointments can be booked starting on Tuesday, March 11 at 4:00pm, and can only be booked here on our website.

If your child is in Kindergarten, there are additional afternoon appointments available on Tuesday March 18 from 1:00pm to 3:30pm. Please book those through the additional Kindergarten Afternoon Interviews event on our website.

Please note that:
1. Babysitting is not provided for either night.
2. Interview appointments are 10 minutes each and please only book one interview per child, per family.
3. Interview bookings will close Tuesday March 18 at 10:00am.

We look forward to meeting with you!

*** If you weren't able to sign up and want to please contact the school and we can get you an appointment***

Join us in the Library for the Book Fair during Parent Teacher Interviews on March 18 & 19, from 4-7pm.

Mills Haven Spring Dance

Grab your beach gear and get ready for a night of fun at the Mills Haven Spring Dance! This year’s theme is Beach Party, so come dressed in your most comfortable beach attire and dance the night away!

Friday, April 25th
Division 1 (K – Grade 3): 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Division 2 (Grades 4 – 6): 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Enjoy music from a surprise DJ and grab some snacks and drinks from our concession ($2 per item, cash only).

Who Can Attend?
This event is open to Mills Haven students and their immediate family (no cousins or friends, please). All children must be accompanied by an adult (18+) family member at all times.

Admission: $10 per family
Tickets: Order in advance through Healthy Hunger (only one wristband per family needed). If you have multiple children at Mills Haven, purchase the wristband under just one child’s name.
No refunds if unable to attend.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Help the students of Mills Haven Elementary have some fun and earn prizes with our annual MATH-A-THON. A fundraiser that transforms math practice into fun games where students secure pledges for solving math problems, showing off their math skills and raising funds for the school all at the same time. Students will record their math minutes, and on PI Day, math will be incorporated into all education subjects for a unique and exciting experience.

The funds raised will be disbursed for commitments made by your School Council to enhance the experience for all of Mills Haven Elementary.

Register your student today!

Is your child turning five on or before Dec. 31, 2025? If so, it’s time to register for kindergarten.

Kindergarten registration opens for the 2025-26 school year on Feb. 1, 2025. To help families prepare, Elk Island Public Schools has put together an online EIPS Kindergarten Tool kit to make the transition as smooth as possible. The kit includes information on registration, important dates, programming options, what to expect, eligibility, how to find your designated school, transportation and more.

Additional information regarding kindergarten at Mills Haven is available here.

If you have any questions regarding Kindergarten, please call Mrs. Marshman at 780-467-5556 or email her at denise.marshman@eips.ca.

We are excited to launch our new online store where you can order your custom Mills Haven Elementary Spirit Wear. This store is always open and 10% of all sales go back to the school!

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