Mustang Minute
December 20, 2019
Winter Break: December 23-January 3
**School Resumes Monday, January 6, 2020**
We want to take this time to wish everyone a relaxing and fun winter break. Mrs. Gedville and I have been extremely proud of all our Mustangs this first half of the school year. It is great to see students excited about learning and we have seen amazing things coming from them. Use the next two weeks to rest up because we expect more excitement and hard work when we return in 2020!
Keep in mind that IXL is open for any students to work on over Winter Break. I know our Kindergarten students were just introduced to it last week. This is optional, but a great way to work on skills if you have any downtime.
Also, reading steps are optional over Winter Break. We surely encourage students to read when they can, but students will not need to count their steps over the break. Yet, feel free to count them if you want to get any extra steps!!
Again, have a wonderful winter break and we look forward to seeing everyone in January!
Topics
- 5 Essentials Survey
- Art Club (NEW)
- Read to Succeed Program
- Dismissal Changes
- Millburn Webstore
MBAC
Communication
Upcoming Events (Updated)
Food Service Employment
Reel Movies for Real Needs
EPIC News (Updated)
Virtual Backpack
Young Rembrandts (NEW)
Art Club
Come to the art room for some fun! Students will meet from 2:25-3:40 each week to complete a variety of 2-D drawing/3-D projects. Artwork will be on display at school and go home at the end of the session. We will have two groups: 2nd/3rd Grade (Tuesdays) and 4th/5th Grade (Thursdays). The cost is $50. There are openings for only 24 students per group. To sign up for Art Club please go to www.pushcoin.com Please click on Webstore and then select MES Art Club 2nd/3rd Grade or 4th/5th Grade.
Read to Succeed Program
Feel free to use your read steps towards this!
Dismissal Changes
Please direct any changes to Mrs. Hayes:
847-356-8331
If you are changing any of your plans with MBAC, it is best to contact Mr. Slaby directly, in addition, to contacting the main office.
224-321-3040
Millburn WebStore
Millburn WebStore/Outstanding Fees
The Millburn Webstore is available! Parents can now pay for activity fees, sports fees, and more! Simply go to store.millburn24.net to access the Millburn WebStore. In the Millburn Webstore, you will have the option to make payments with a credit card, bank account, or for some items, your child’s PushCoin Wallet. To add funds to your child’s PushCoin Wallet, go to www.pushcoin.com.
Please check your child’s PushCoin account weekly to view any fees your child may have incurred (e.g., lost library book, MBAC fees, lunch overages). If you have not created a PushCoin account for your child, please visit www.pushcoin.com, click "I don't have an account," and follow the prompts to set up your child's account. Once you’ve created a PushCoin account for your child(ren), you will receive monthly emails from PushCoin if your child has an outstanding fee balance. Note that low balance lunch reminders are no longer sent home with your child. However, you can set a low balance or negative balance notification through PushCoin. This will be sent to the email address you provide.
Millburn Before and After Care (MBAC)
Communication
Upcoming Events
12/20- Early Release at 12:55PM
Winter Break: December 23-January 3
****SCHOOL RESUMES JANUARY 6****
Food Service Employment
Food Service Worker/Cashier at Millburn Elementary
Hours- 8:30am to 1pm, Monday- Friday, (perfect Mothers hours for anyone with a student at Millburn) Starting rate $9.25, It's a 4.5 hour position with a guaranteed raise to $10/hr Summer of 2020. Days off follow Millburn Dist 24 school year calendar
They can call, text or email me directly to find out more information
kwells@millburn24.net, (630) 415-8059
Reel Movies for Real Needs
Guests must RSVP online with Pediatric Interactions one week prior to the event so the theater can accommodate the number of families interested each showing. Tickets will only be available for purchase at the box office the morning of the movie (this program will not be visible to the general public online). Guest will need to indicate they are part of the Pediatric Interactions group to purchase the specific showing and the discounted prices. The concessions stand will be open for individual purchase.
Check out these upcoming Reel Movies for Real Needs at Gurnee Mills Cinema. All Reel Movies for Reel Needs showings are 10am (box office opens at 9am):
--Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker - December 21
--Spies in Disguise - December 28
2019 movies will be at discounted price of $8.24/tickets (2020 tickets would go to the normal rate of $10.40 adult/$9.36 child).
RSVP Required one week prior to the event
EPIC News
General Assembly Meeting: Our next general assembly meeting is on Tuesday January 14th at 7:00pm.
Kids Resale: Do you have gently worn spring clothes or gently used toys that are ready to leave your house? Our spring sale donation drive is on Saturday, January 25th from 9 to 11 at the middle school.
District Talent Show: Join our EPIC Talent Show on Thursday, February 20 from 6PM-8PM at Millburn Middle School. All Millburn students from Kindergarten thru 8th grade are welcome to perform in the Talent Show. Every performer must attend the mandatory rehearsal Thursday, February 6 from 6PM-8PM. All acts (dancing, singing, gymnastics, playing an instrument, karate, magic, etc.) must be school appropriate, and performances can be no longer than 2 minutes in length. Additional information and registration will be available in January. If you have any questions, please contact Tracy Behnke or Sherri Golebiowski at districttalentshow@millburnEPIC.com
Crafting Day: Mark your calendar for our next Crafting Day on Saturday February 1st. Join us for a day of crafting plus more! Enjoy lunch and dinner while working on your crafts, see vendors from Stamp it Up, Scentsy, and Pampered Chef, enter our 50/50 raffle and our prize raffle which includes items from our vendors, a Michael’s gift card from EPIC and a free admission to our next Crafting Day. See the virtual backpack for the registration form.
Want to reserve a vendor table to display/sell your product? See the virtual backpack for the vendor registration form.
Spirit Wear: Recycle/Swap: Do you have spirit wear your child has grown out of? Recycle/Swap them out! Drop off donations at the offices and other upcoming events, then select from other products available in April at the Fun Run. Details will continue to be posted.
Amazon Smile: Do you use Amazon? Consider making your orders through Amazon Smile –Millburn EPIC will get a percentage of every order done in our name. See the virtual backpack for the easy instructions.
2019-2020 Millburn EPIC Sponsorship: Consider becoming an EPIC sponsor this year at the Gold, Silver or Bronze levels or participate in the $24 for 24. The support that is received from our sponsors directly provides the ability to enhance instruction and provide educational opportunities for our students to enrich their learning experience.
For more information visit our website at www.millburnEPIC.com
Student Directory: It’s not too late – please register to our school directory. Thanks to everyone who has registered and updated information. It does not automatically update with student information every year. We need you! :) So that we have accurate records for each student, please be sure to sign into the website and update your student(s) information. You do not have to add any personal information unless you desire. We respect your privacy!
Registration is FREE! See below for details, please.
Click here to update your registration with your student's information:
https://millburnpto.ptboard.com/formvw?store=1365&form=2
Upcoming dates:
January 14 General Assembly Meeting 7:00
February 1 Crafting Day
Questions or concerns contact us at millburnepic@gmail.com
Virtual Backpack
- Young Rembrandts Flyer
- Grayslake Park District Daddy Daughter Dance
- Grayslake Park District Mother Son Superhero Dance
Young Rembradts
Grades 1-5
Mrs. Kari Gedville
Email: kgedville@millburn24.net
Phone: 847-245-4910
Twitter: @KariGedville