Dear Miller Families:

A big thank you to our amazing PTA for providing popsicle treats last Thursday! I truly appreciate the sense of community we have at Doris Miller Elementary, and I am committed to finding even more ways to bring our families together to create joyful memories with our children. Please keep an eye out for invitations to upcoming events like Family Fun Days, Miller BBQs, Friday Flag, and special events, and award ceremonies.

I would also like to recognize and thank our dedicated volunteers who have been instrumental in helping with supervision and organizing fun activities during recess. A special shoutout to Ty Dossman for launching our very first flag football zone—it was a huge hit!

We’re currently looking for more volunteers to expand our recess offerings. Our goal is to provide students with a variety of activities where they can connect with peers who share their interests. We have large fields that can accommodate volunteer-led kickball, basketball, and soccer drills. Additionally, we’d love to see creative zones for arts and crafts, chalk drawing, or even music and dancing! If you're interested in leading a station, please reach out to me at dgoulart@sandi.net for more details. If you are ready to commit, there is a sign-up Genius link at the end of the newsletter!

Thank you for your continued support!

The Apex Fun Run is a school fundraising event that combines fitness, leadership, and character education. This is Miller's biggest fundraiser of the year! Last year we raised $26,000. We are hoping to double this amount, this year!

Apex Leadership Co. organizes the event, which includes a two-week interactive leadership program and a fun run.

Here's what happens during the Apex Fun Run:

• Leadership program: Students learn about leadership, good character, and how their actions can make a difference in the world.

  Pledges: Students get pledges for the laps they'll run at the fun run. Pledges can be made per lap or as a flat donation.

• Fun run: Students run laps and exercises to an age-appropriate playlist around an obstacle course.

The Apex Fun Run helps schools raise money, and families can support their school by connecting their child with potential sponsors. Please stay tuned for more information.

Special Note:

* Mrs. Salinas and Ms. Shipley's class will also host their Costume parade on the 30th. More information to come.

This month we will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week with our first-ever “Say Boo to Drugs” Costume Parade! We warmly invite parents to join us for this special event, where students will show off their costumes or school spirit wear as they take a lap around the track.

To help ensure a fun and safe experience for all, please keep the following in mind when selecting your child’s costume:

• Costumes should be G-rated and appropriate for a school setting.
• Face paint is welcome, but it must not be violent or scary.
• Masks can be worn during the parade but must be removed during the rest of the school day.
• We suggest students wear regular clothes underneath their costumes for comfort.

BOO Grams Are Coming! 🎃👻

Hey Miller Families!

It’s that spooky time of year again, and our 5th graders need your help! Show some "boo-tiful" love to your friends, teachers, and even your little ghosts with a BOO Gram—a sweet Halloween treat that will bring a smile to anyone's face!

When:
Boo Grams will be on sale from October 14th to October 18th before school and after school.

Cost:
Just $2 per Boo Gram!

All proceeds go toward supporting our 5th-grade class, helping them fund exciting activities and events for the year. So why not send a spooky surprise to someone special AND support a great cause at the same time?

Thank you for your support! 👻🎃

• Please continue to turn in Volunteer Packets. (email Principal Goulart if you would like to organize and help lead recess activities at dgoulart@sandi.net.
• October 14th-18th-- Boo Gram sales before and after school ($2 per Boo Gram--to be delivered October 31st to classrooms.)
• October 21-31st--Apex Lessons and Fun Run (Largest fundraiser of the year)
• Oct. 30th--Fun Run--Parent welcome to attend
• Oct. 30th--Preschool Costume Parade (More information to come from classroom teacher)
• Oct. 31st--UTK-5th Grade--8:15 AM Costume Parade; Track Area (Parents welcome)