Welcome to McMillin Elementary 2015-2016 everyone!! We’re so excited to begin the year and can’t wait to begin working with the kids again! We hope you had a fantastic summer break and had lots of time to enjoy your family because in the end that’s what matters most. This year will be exciting for many reasons, but mostly because we have yet another year to CHANGE THE WORLD for the better!! As educators we know that our affect on students is great and we know that every action creates a reaction in our students! Some of those reactions may even lead to consequences that can make a huge impact in the world we live in. Almost every great innovator, leader, and person of influence can point back to at least one teacher that motivated them to make a difference and we know how great of an impact we have. We also know that even if the children we work with don’t end up “changing the world”, we know we can greatly affect their world and their future. This is a responsibility we accept with great humility and honor. As your principal, I hope to work alongside my great staff to find opportunities everyday where we can support, engage, motivate and inspire your children. I’d also like to point out that we are not motivated by reaching a number on a test, rather we want to instill a love of learning and a thirst for becoming a little bit better each and every day. Believe me if we do a good job of that the test results will come!
Every year brings a few changes and this year is no different. I’d like to introduce you to this years new staff members:
- Mrs. Cruz-Associate Principal
- Mrs. Cardenas-Resource Teacher (formerly McMillin 6th grade teacher)
- Ms. Ortiz-6th grade teacher
- Mrs. Pembleton-Kindergarten teacher
- Mrs. Zavala-Office Clerk
- Ms. Steuernagel-School nurse
- Mrs. Caquioa-Media Arts teacher
- Mrs. Goold-Dance teacher
- Mr. Simsic-Music teacher
- Ms. Baker-Art teacher
I’m confident you’ll find these individuals to be great members of the McMillin Family and we look forward to their support and contributions!
This year we will work hard to improve communication with our community and a great way to stay informed is to read our blog which will be updated every 2 weeks. In addition, please remember to download our McMillin App. Available on your app store, its free and will provide a ton of information at your fingertips. We will also send out regular School Messenger voice mails, so please make sure we have updated email addresses and phone numbers to ensure you receive all communication.
Important Reminders:
- All students are to wait in front of the school before entering campus in the morning, our first bell will ring at 8:10 am allowing students to line up next to their classroom
- School begins promptly at 8:15 am
- Dismissal M-Th for 1st thru 6th grade will be at 2:45 pm, Fridays at 1:15 pm (TK and Kinder parents please check with your teachers for your schedule)
- Students being picked up via car will be picked up on the playground. Staff will be out the first couple of weeks to guide you to pick-up spot.
- No classroom changes will be considered until after the first 10 days of school.
- If you have any information you believe will help us to support your child, please communicate that information with your teacher asap
- Wed. July 22 will be an early release day for all students 1st-6th (1:15 pm)
Once again WELCOME and we hope you and your children have a great year!