Mustang Minute

Welcome to the Mustang Minute!

As fellow parents of Mill Street Students, Home & School encourages and facilitates a cooperative partnership among our students, parents/guardians, and school staff and administration. H&S is our school’s version of a PTO or PTA, and our goal is to support and enhance the school experience of each student. There are no dues--just an open invitation to stay informed and get involved at whatever level you can. We look forward to and appreciate your involvement!

Please email us at millstreeths@gmail.com with any questions, ideas or concerns!

Monday, September 30th:

• Run Club, 7:30am - Please sign up!
• Fifth Grade Outdoor Ed

Tuesday, October 1st:

• Choir Meeting

Wednesday, October 2nd:

• Book Fair
• National Custodial Worker's Day

Thursday, October 3rd:

• Book Fair
• Movie Night starring Despicable Me 4 starting at 6:30pm
  

Friday, October 4th:

• Run Club, 7:30am - Please sign up!
• Book Fair

Sunday, October 6th:

• Mayneland Farm Fall Festival 1-4 p.m.

October 10th - ***NO SCHOOL, Institute Day and Parent Teacher Conferences from 5-8:30 p.m.

October 11th - ***NO SCHOOL, Parent Teacher Conferences from 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

October 18th - Picture Day Retakes

October 23rd - Crosstown Classic

October 31st - Halloween Parties from 1:30-2:15 p.m.

Help a child in need from Mill Street by donating new and gently used winter clothing. Sign up below to donate a winter clothing item in the specified type and size. Please provide a clothing item that is new or gently used (clean, free of smoke, stains, or pet hair, with no rips or holes) matching the description listed. Please note that we cannot accept used hats; they must be new with tags attached.

Please bring your winter clothing donation to the front vestibule of Mill St. School by Friday, October 18th.

Please place your donation in a bag and mark the SW# on the outside of the bag(s). You can put multiple SW#s in the same bag. Place the items in the bin provided in the front vestibule.

Mill Street Cares is a program sponsored by our Home & School organization, dedicated to assisting Mill Street families during times of crisis or need. Every year, Mill Street Cares hosts a winter clothing drive to help ensure that every student is warm during the winter season. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

If you are in need of winter items for your child such as a winter coat, snow pants, gloves, hat, or snow boots, please contact Mill Street social workers Kristin Hill (khill@naperville203.org) or Angelica Gonzalez (agonzalez2@naperville203.org).

You're invited to Mill Street’s Outdoor Family Movie Night!

Come join us on Thursday, October 3rd on the blacktop as we screen Despicable Me 4. Arrival begins at 6:30 p.m., and the movie will start approximately between 6:45 and 7 p.m.

Please bring your own chairs, blankets, or anything else you'd like for seating.

We will have a limited number of pizzas available for purchase on the evening of the event for those who did not pre-order. Movie treats, compliments of Home & School, will be provided.

*An adult must accompany your student to attend.

Farm Festival at Allegory's Mayneland Farm with Mill Street Home & School on this Sunday Oct. 6th from 1-4pm! Join us for an exciting afternoon filled with seasonal fun at Mayneland Farm. Shop for pumpkins and farm-fresh produce, and enjoy tractor rides with your purchase—plus, 20% of all purchases will support Mill Street Elementary!

Bring the whole family to create crafts, participate in raffles, learn about the importance of "farm to table" and enjoy live music! This memorable event is perfect for families and friends looking to have a great time in the autumn outdoors. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to experience the charm of Mayneland Farm. We can’t wait to see you at our Farm Fest!

Please note, Mayneland Farms requires cash or checks for payment. Credit cards are not accepted.

RSVP not required, but appreciated.

PTC Wizard will close for scheduling conferences on Thursday, October 3rd. Conferences will continue to be held virtually. You will use your Campus Parent username and password to log into PTC Wizard website at: https://app.ptcwizard.com/naperville203. Anyone with limited computer access can receive assistance with conference scheduling by calling the school.

Mondays will be training/lap day and Fridays will be game day! Both days start at 7:30 AM, RAIN OR SHINE.

As a part of game day, we are handing out different keychains each week for those students that participate. Below are images of the previous three keychains. We ask that you please sign up in advance so we have the correct number of keychains to hand out. Plus, make sure you come next Friday to see what the new keychain is!!!

Please sign your student(s) up below so that we have an idea of how many will be attending. We also encourage parent volunteers, so feel free to sign yourself up to help as well!

Students worked with Run Club Sponsors to come up with ideas and we're happy to bring to you this year's Run Club T-Shirts! Click HERE to purchase!

It's that time of year... time to register for the District 203 Crosstown Classic!! Your Mill Street Mustangs proudly host this event each year and it is easily one of the most anticipated events for students throughout the district!

What is it? It's a fun run!

Kindergarteners will run 400 meters, second and third graders will run 800 meters, and fourth and fifth graders will participate in the traditional mile run. No matter your skill level, everyone is welcome to join in on the fun! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a good time, this event is for you!

You do not have to be a part of Run Club to participate.

Registration must be submitted by Wednesday, October 16th. To maintain consistency and ensure a smooth flow of the race, we are requiring ALL runners to register and have signed waivers on file in advance.

Pre-order your Crosstown Classic T-shirt today and get it in time for the race!

A limited number of select sizes will be available for purchase at the race. Pre-ordering is the only way to guarantee your size.

Sign-Ups for classroom parties will be in next week's Mustang Minute (10/7).

The sign-up sheet will open at 7:00 PM and will be first come first serve.

Halloween parties will be the afternoon of 10/31.

Love the photos? Fantastic! Not their best smile? No worries! Picture Day Retakes will be on the morning of October 18th.

If you would like your student to participate, please send a note in with your student on the day of. There is no formal sign-up process.

Reminder: Even if you are not ordering photos, please select your favorite as this is the picture that will be used for the 2024/2025 yearbook.

Battle of the Books begins Monday, October 7th and is open to all 4th and 5th graders. Meetings will take place on Mondays from 2:35 - 3:15. Click the images below for more information!

It’s time to order your yearbooks for the 2024-2025 school year! Get 10% off when you order through TODAY, September 30th. See the flyer for more information and the link below to order.

Looking for a fun way to enjoy the outdoors, learn new skills, give back to the community and build leadership?

Cub Scout Pack 562 is welcoming new members and is open to all Mill Street students from Kindergarten to 5th grade. We meet a few times a month, with events ranging from camping to Den meetings (by grade) and the Pinewood Derby races. Cub Scouts is family-friendly and provides a supportive environment where our kids can freely express themselves, share their experiences, and become the best version of themselves.

If you're interested in learning more about our Pack and activities or want to register for Cub Scouts, please contact Erica Harouff, Committee Chair: erica.harouff@gmail.com.

• Late students in the morning: Parents, please walk your student into the building and sign them in. A parent is required to sign their student in at the main office with a time and signature. Do not drop your student off and have them walk in alone without a parent. Students are expected to be in their classroom at 8:10 am, with instructional learning beginning promptly at 8:15 am. Thank you.

• If your student is being picked up for an appointment or leaving school early for the day, please email their teacher and notify them of the pick-up time and whether your student will or will not be returning to school that day. It is important that the teacher knows the student's schedule so they can plan accordingly. Please bring an ID with you if you're signing a student out early or leaving for an appointment. Thank you.
  

• If your student is sick or will be absent, please report the absence via Infinite Campus or call the health office at (630) 420-6355 and speak to Mrs. Robinson. You may leave a voicemail if calling outside of school hours.

• Label your student's belongings: Please label your student's items such as jackets, lunch boxes, water bottles, etc. If your item is labeled correctly, we can return it to your student properly. Students can check for missing items at the lost & found table located near the gym & multipurpose room (MPR).

Hello Mill Street families! The Mill Community Resources Page has been updated again! Please click this LINK for an updated sharing of both seasonal and ongoing resources that may be of interest and benefit to you and your family. We will continue to update and share throughout the year.

Are you new to Mill Street? Did you know that our school has an online family directory where you can look up the contact information of other Mill Street families? At registration time, families were given a choice to either "opt in" or "opt out" of our school directory. If you opted in, then you have access to DirectorySpot, which is an online platform for our directory. If you would like to get set up as a DirectorySpot user or have any other questions, please contact Jenny Haak, DirectorySpot Chair, at millstreetdirectory@gmail.com.

Follow Mill Street on Facebook through the Mill Street Home and School page. You can also follow the Mill Street Run Club.

You can find Mill Street on Instagram @millsthomeandschool.