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This newsletter is jam packed with news! Please be sure to mark you calendars!

Friday we will "Fuel Up and Focus" in an effort to bring attention to our testing in a week. We are inviting all families to bring lunch and enjoy it with your student out on the lawn this Friday. Bring lunch, a chair or blanket, and remind your student to Fuel Up and Focus for our testing week!

7th grade-10:59

8th grade-11:56

You will meet your student on the lawn area west of our bike rack. Please do not take your student home early that day! We will be updating chromebooks and doing final preparations for testing.

Next Saturday Mr. Leach and Mrs. Johnson will be at Millswood to tidy up the Hieb and Bartram Memorial Garden for our LoveLodi event on Saturday April 26th. If you are interested, look for a sign up sheet this week. Listen to the morning bulletin for details.

The best day of the year! We had beautiful weather for the first 3 periods and then it warmed up by the end of the day. Our kids ran their best; we saw more effort than ever! All students and staff that ran faster than Mrs. Lenzi will get a certificate next week. The time to beat was 7:44. The top 3 boys and girls in each class period will get a special treat and our overall fastest runners for the day will get a gift card. Congratulations to Krosbie 5:47 and Roman 5:28!

• We will have a spirit day on Friday, April 25th. All students can wear their pajamas to "rest before the tests"!

• Join us for Fuel and Focus Family Lunch on the Lawn. Bring a chair or blanket and meet your child for lunch this Friday, April 25th as we "fuel up" and prepare for testing. 7th graders start their lunch at 10:59 and 8th graders start at 11:56. Feel free to join in Millswood spirit and wear your pajamas too!

• Students will find pictures hidden throughout the campus this week. These pictures show our staff members when they were only grizzly cubs! When a student finds a picture, they can bring it to Mrs. Gandy in room 216. If you can identify the staff member pictured, you will earn a prize, and the picture will be displayed on the wall in the downstairs lobby. Happy hunting!

• Yukon has taken the lead in our house competition! They enjoyed a donut treat during SSR on Friday.

• We are working with Mrs. Welk on hosting our annual talent show. Stay tuned for more information, but Mrs. Welk will hold an informational meeting for interested students on Thursday after school.

Testing will begin on Monday, April 28. We will have a very unique bell schedule for two weeks!

Dismissal Week 1, April 28:

M,T,W- 1:38

TH, F- 2:18

Dismissal Week 2, May 5:

M, T, TH- 1:38

W- 11:38 (regular minimum day)

F- 2:18

Please make sure students are well-rested and arrive at school on time each day.

A couple of helpful tips:

• Get a good night’s sleep before each testing day.

• Eat a healthy breakfast to stay focused and energized.

• Bring a fully charged Chromebook so you are ready to go.

We appreciate your support in helping our students do their best! For more information, visit https://ca.startingsmarter.org/

It's that time of year again!

All 7th grade History students are working on their Mesoamerican t-shirts for our 11th annual ballgame! T-shirts are due on April 25th to their teacher and will be returned to them before we play on May 2nd. Students must wear their shirts all day on MAY 2nd to receive full credit. If you have any questions, please contact your child's history teacher.

Thank you for supporting this fun Millswood tradition!

Mrs. Goehring, Mr. Ramos and Mr. Sell

Students with a 1.5 GPA or higher and no suspensions this quarter may be invited to 8th Grade Activities. Students should double check the various invite lists in our lobby window as the events get closer.

8th Grade Dance:

8th Grade Dance is on May 15th. Tickets are FREE and will be passed out at lunch the day before. More details to come. Please note, this is a casual event, not a formal dance.

8th Grade Field Trip:

Parent club is sponsoring our 8th grade field trip to Micke Grove On May 16th. We will enjoy a BBQ, DJ, games, the zoo, and more. We might even add fishing! (catch and release) Details on that to come! This is a free event for those that are eligible to participate. Transportation and lunch is provided. Permission slips are required and will be sent home early in May.

8th Grade Awards Night:

8th grade Awards Night is on May 20th at 6:00 pm. Students receiving an award will be invited by in early May. This event is held across the way, at First Baptist Church.

8th Grade Promotion:

8th grade promotion is on May 30th at 8:30am. Students need to arrive by 8:00 and report to the MPR. Our gates will open at 7:45 for parents. No tickets are required!

• Students should plan to dress nice for this event. We will talk more about this with students. Strapless dresses will not be allowed.
• Students may not wear leis or capes and they may not carry flowers or gifts during the promotion.
• Students must have a 1.5 GPA and have met the behavior requirement in order to participate.
• Promotion practice is Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, May 28-30th. This is mandatory, if students miss practice they will be excluded from promotion.
• All students will receive a promotion certificate. The spelling of their name should be verified by students from our posted list in the lobby the week prior to promotion.

Balloons and signs are not allowed in the gate at promotion, we will kindly ask you to keep them in your car and you can gift them after the ceremony. This allows everyone to see the event much easier!

Lodi High Sports Orientation will be held in the Meehlis gym on May 7th at 6 pm. Please be sure to attend and meet the coaching staff. There will be information about summer conditioning and other sports news. Meet some of the high school athletes, purchase Lodi high gear and get information about Sports Physicals. Please join the Lodi High Athletics SportsYou app; the access code is PJ4F-KEK7

Lodi Unified School District Families:

This important update is being shared regarding smartphone use during school in 2025-2026.

Beginning next school year, students will be required to keep their smartphones turned off and stored in their backpacks during the regular school day. This practice, already in place at many of our elementary and middle schools, aligns with Lodi Unified School District’s Board Policy 5131: Student Conduct.

This Board of Education approved change is designed to reduce distractions, support student mental health, minimize instances of cyberbullying and support student academic discourse throughout the school day. Research strongly supports limiting phone use during the school day, and similar policies are being adopted in schools across the state. In fact, California’s Assembly Bill 3216 will require school districts to adopt such policies by July 1, 2026. Please note that exceptions will be made for students with medical needs or accommodations outlined in their IEPs.

We understand that this may change how you communicate with your child during the day, even though they will be able to retrieve messages or return calls at the end of the regular school day. Our school offices are always available to relay important messages, and students can use office phones if needed. In the event of an emergency, it's essential that students stay focused on staff instructions. First responders recommend limiting phone use to ensure safety and clear communication.

We’ll share more information as the school year approaches, but we appreciate your support in preparing your student for this shift. Please take a moment to discuss these expectations with your child.

Thank you for partnering with us to create a safe and focused learning environment

Student Registration Link: M.S. Student Registration 2025

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 19, 2025

For more information, see program flyer below:

English Flyer: M.S. Summer School 2025

Spanish Flyer: Escuela de Verano - 2025

If you have any questions, contact Rubi Ramirez.

Lodi USD invites you to share your thoughts on the district’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)! Your input is essential in shaping our priorities and ensuring our students receive the support they need.

Please take a moment to participate in our Thought Exchange by clicking the link below:

🔗 https://tejoin.com/scroll/308859188

Your feedback will help guide the development of our LCAP moving forward. Thank you for being a valued part of our community!

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