Dear Parents and Guardians,

As the summer days wane and the new school year approaches, we are excited to welcome back our students and families to another year of learning, growth, and community. It is my honor and privilege to begin my 9th year as the proud Principal of Mission View as well as my 25th year with Tucson Unified School District.

I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you for your unwavering support and partnership. It is truly a privilege to have your trust as we work together to provide a nurturing and enriching educational environment for our students.

Thank you for entrusting us with the education and well-being of your children. Your involvement, whether through the PTA, volunteering, or supporting your child's learning at home, plays a crucial role in their success. We appreciate your commitment to fostering a collaborative school community where every child can thrive.

Below, you’ll find important information and dates to help you prepare for the start of the school year.

Important Dates:

• Teacher Meet and Greet-Wednesday, July 31, 2:00-3:00- Visit your child's classroom, meet their teacher, pick up class supply list, sign up for Class Dojo, and communicate your after school pick up plan.
• First Day of School: Thursday, August 1st- Breakfast service begins and playground opens at 7:45am. First bell rings at 8:25- Students will line up outside at the picnic tables, see signs posted to look for your child's class.
• Open House : Tuesday, August 13th, 5:00-6:00 pm- Come visit your child's class to learn what they will be learning this year, how you can support their success, sign up for Girl Scouts, and connect with our Parent Teacher Association.
• Labor Day (No School): Monday, September 2nd.

School Supplies:

A detailed list of required supplies for each grade level will be provided by your child's teacher, as it is specific to each class. This list will be given out during our Teacher Meet and Greet on July 31, as well as sent home during the first week of school. ALL students will need their own headphones, for laptop use.

Communication:

Stay informed throughout the school year by signing up for Class Dojo with your child's teacher, reading the school's monthly newsletters, and ensuring your contact information is up to date in our system.

Extracurricular Activities/After school tutoring:

We offer a variety of after-school programs and clubs. Registration for fall activities will open on August 21st. Look out for more information in the coming weeks.

School Lunch Program:

Our school lunch program offers nutritious and delicious meals daily. All of our students are eligible for free breakfast and lunch, with no applications required. Breakfast is served daily from 7:45-8:20am. Students each lunch daily with their class, at their assigned times. Breakfast and lunch menus are available online at TUSD1.org.

Volunteer Opportunities:

We encourage parents and guardians to get involved. Whether you have an hour a week or an hour a month, your time and talents are greatly appreciated. Please come to our PTA meetings to learn more about volunteer opportunities. Classroom volunteers do need to submit an online volunteer application at the link listed below.

We are looking forward to a wonderful school year filled with learning, growth, and memorable experiences. Thank you for your continued support and partnership.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to the school office. Let's make this school year the best one yet!

Warm regards,

Sandra Calkins,
Principal

Your involvement in the PTA is instrumental in creating a positive and supportive school environment. We look forward to welcoming new members to our PTA family. Please join us for our PTA meeting on Tuesday, August 20th at 3:00pm.

PTA will be present during our Meet and Greet on July 31st from 2:00pm-3:00pm PTA will be selling items to raise money for our school and show off our school pride. PTA is accepting new members. Please visit our booth for more information.

Thank you for your support!

Welcome to our new School Counselor Jan Milligan-

I am very excited to be starting a new school year here at Mission View. We are developing a good reputation for being a top-notch school and I hope to make my own additions as your new counselor.

To introduce myself, I am Jan Milligan. I have been a classroom teacher and a counselor for TUSD. I’ve been trained in Restorative Practices. My hobbies are dancing, Pilates, reading and cooking. I’m happily married, a mother to 4 boys, and a grandmother to 8 with another one on the way! I’m passionate about helping children develop good emotional intelligence and coping skills. I want to be an effective advocate for every child here at Mission View.

As a counselor, I’ll be following the TUSD counseling pacing calendar. The Character Strong trait for August is kindness. The other topics include: an introduction into the job of a counselor, getting to know yourself and your classmates, listening skills, fundamental coping skills, I-messages and personal space as it varies in different environments.

I would love to get to know the families of our students. Please stop by anytime to chat or email me at janet.milligan@tusd1.org.

• Jul. 31- Teacher Meet and Greet, 2:00-3:00pm
• Aug. 1- 1st Day of School
• Aug. 1- Kinder Parent information meeting, 9:00am
• Aug. 12- Pre-School classes begin
• Aug. 13- Open House- 5:00-6:30pm
• Aug. 14- Tiendita, 7:45am-8:25am, in the cafeteria
• Aug. 20- PTA Meeting, 3:00pm- ALL parents are invited to attend
• Aug. 21- NO SCHOOL- TUSD Professional Learning Day
• Aug. 28- Tiendita, 7:45am-8:25am, in the cafeteria
• Aug. 29- Student Council meetings beings, 7: 30am (ALL students in 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade are invited to attend).