Month: December 2015

Highlights from Last Week

Monday, December 14- 

• Holiday Hat day (wear your favorite festive hat, headband etc.)
• VAPA Kinder, 3rd
• Winter Sing 5:30 setup, 6:00 start  McMIllin’S Winter Sing Program

Tuesday, December 15– TK IS MINIMUM DAY (Both classes will be in the morning)

• Holiday Colors Day… Wear green and red
• VAPA 4th, 1st
• TK Minimum Day
• Quarterly Awards Assembly for TK, Kinder, 1st, 2nd, 6th

Wednesday, December 16-

• Santa Hat day… Wear a Santa hat!
• VAPA 5th, 2nd

Thursday, December 17-

• Wear you Holiday Sweater
• Report Cards go home
• VAPA 6th, 1st
• Quarterly Awards Assembly for 3rd, 4th, 15th

• VAPA TK, GATE
• Classroom Prep (1:30)

McMillin’s Winter Sing

December 14, 2015

5:30 pm          Students will be dropped off in the glass room on the left before you enter the auditorium.

5:35 pm          Doors will open for parents and students

5:55pm           Bringing in Pre-K, Kinder and Glee Club on stage

6:00 pm          Winter sing begins

Welcome – Mrs. Orr – welcome and brief announcements

Glee Club                  Big Band Santa

TK and Kindergarten     Feliz Navidad, Jingle Bells

Glee Club                 Blitzens Boogie

NOTES – the pre-k and kinder classes will be escorted out to the foyer where they will meet parents. For parents with more children….TK and kinder students will return to auditorium with parents. Other parents may leave at this time……

Master of Ceremony Sophia

2nd Grade              Up on the Housetop, Hanukkah

1st Grade               All I Want for Christmas is my Two Front Teeth, Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer

Poem by Gillian, Genesis, and Gabby       It’s Christmas Time Again

4th Grade               Little Drummer Boy, We All Celebrate

Poem by Leah        Snowball

3rd Grade              White Christmas, Santa Claus is Coming to Town

6th Grade              Carol of the Bells, Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree

5th Grade               Light the Candles for 8 Nights, Jingle Bell Rock

All Students and Guests                  We Wish You a Merry Christmas

December 11, 2015

Dear McMillin Families,

As you know, it is extremely important that students begin the school day with a healthy meal so they are ready to learn once they enter class.  For this reason, all students are offered breakfast before school.

Unfortunately, many students are not eating breakfast before school and are waiting to eat until recess to get a “Second Chance Breakfast.”  A Second Chance Breakfast consists of a cereal bar and milk.  This is a problem for several reasons:

• recess doesn’t begin until 10:00, 10:20, or 10:40 for children
• kids are missing their recess time to eat when they should be outside running and playing
• lunch is served beginning at 11:00am and when children eat a Second Chance Breakfast, they are not hungry and miss the more nutritious meal

For these reasons, a Second Chance Breakfast will no longer be offered during recess beginning January 12, 2016.  We would like all students to arrive to school early enough to eat breakfast before class begins.  We are offering FREE breakfast to all students from 7:45-8:05 who come in the morning to eat this school year to help with this transition. You may also choose to have your child eat breakfast at home.

Because some children need extra nourishment between breakfast and lunch, students may continue to bring a healthy snack from home to eat during recess.

Thank you for your support during this transition. Please contact me should you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Cynthia Orr

Principal

McMillin Soccer Team Information

December 10, 2015

Dear Parents,

This year we will be bringing soccer back to McMillin with a Varsity Coed Team.  We know many students will be excited to try out for these teams.

The Varsity Coed Team consists of players from 2^nd – 3^rd  grade.  Any student can tryout regardless of previous experience.  Our goal is to promote a love of the game and teamwork.  We will learn how to keep position, and develop soccer skills.  With this attitude, regardless of the wins and losses, we can have a successful and fun season.

Potential players will have to fill out the permission slip that you can pick up in the office and return it by December 14, 2015 to the office.  Students trying out, need to attend a one day tryout on December 15^th from 3:00 – 4:00 PM.  For the tryouts, soccer gear is encouraged but not necessary.  If your child makes the team, you will need to provide shin guards and soccer cleats for your child.

After the tryouts, players will be selected according to their demonstrated performance, attitudes, and the needs of the teams being formed.  If selected, parents of the players will need to complete other forms and agreements (a parent behavior/commitment promise and a concussion form) before the student is considered an official member of the team.

Once the team is selected, our practices will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00-4:30.  When the season starts, we will continue to practice on Thursdays and Tuesday will be a game day with a game start time at 4pm.  Some games will be played here, while others will be played at other schools in Chula Vista.  For legal reasons, it is the players’ parents that are responsible for transportation to and from the games.

We look forward to the tryouts and to a season where each player grows, learns, and gains a deeper love for the game!

Thanks,

Mr. Valles, Head Coach

Mr. Foster, Assistant Coach

Mrs. Cruz, Advisor

McMillin Beagle Basketball Team Information                                                                                                                                     December 8, 2015

Dear Parents,

This year we will continue the tradition of basketball at McMillin Elementary School with a Beagle basketball team!

The basketball team will consist of both boys and girls from 4^th-6^th grade. Our goal is to promote a love of the game, teamwork, and positive attitudes.  We are looking forward to a successful and fun season!

Potential players will need to fill out the attached permission slip and return it to the office by December 14, 2015.  Students trying out for the team must attend both days of the tryouts: Tuesday, December 15th and Thursday, December 17^th (after school from 3 pm to 4 pm at the playground basketball courts).  For the tryouts, please bring a basketball (if you have one) and wear appropriate shoes.

After the tryouts, players will be selected according to their performance, attitudes, and the needs of the team.  If selected, parents of the players must complete a parent behavior/commitment promise and a concussion form before the student is considered an official member of the team.

The basketball season officially starts the week of January 19. We will have our first practice on Thursday, January 14 after school.  Practice times and game times thereafter are TBD (To Be Determined). Some games will be played at McMillin, while others will be played at other schools in Chula Vista.  For legal reasons, it is the players’ parent’s responsibility for transportation to and from the games.

We look forward to the tryouts and to a great season where each player grows, learns, and gains a deeper love for the game!

Thank you,

Mr. Ken Yanow, Head Coach
kyanow@swccd.edu

Mrs. Castillo, Teacher Advisor/ Assistant Coach
celina.castillo@cvesd.org

Mrs. Cynthia Orr, Principal
CYNTHIA.ORR@cvesd.org

Parents,

Last chance to purchase Holiday Smencils for $1.oo each.  Supplies are limited and going fast!!  Please get your order forms in as soon as possible!

Peace Patrol

Monday, Dec. 7th: 

• Military Coffee (8:15-9:15)
• Rancho Dey Rey Choral Performance 5th and 6th grade (11:45-12:15)

Tuesday, Dec. 8th: 

• San Diego Mission (Sullens and Desmond)
• PTA Board Meeting (5:30-6:30)

Wednesday, Dec. 9th: 

• Third Grade at Natural History Museum

Thursday, Dec. 10th: 

• San Diego Mission (Shenk and Castillo)
• SSC Meeting (3-4)

Friday, Dec. 11th: 

• 5th Grade Colonial Days
• Beyond Awareness Assembly for 3rd, 4th, and 6th grade

Monday, Dec. 14th: 

• VAPA Kinder and 3rd
• Winter Sing at Calvary Church (6:00pm-8:00pm)

Tuesday, Dec. 15th: 

• VAPA 4th and 1st
• Achievement Awards

Wednesday, Dec. 16th: 

• VAPA 5th and 2nd

Thursday, Dec. 17th: 

• VAPA 6th and 3rd
• Attendance Awards
• Report Cards go home

Friday, Dec. 18th: 

• VAPA TK and GATE

McMillin Soccer Team Information

December 1, 2015

Dear Parents,

This year we will be bringing soccer back to McMillin with a Varsity Coed Team. We know many students will be excited to try out for these teams.

The Varsity Coed Team consists of players from 4th-6th grade. Any student can tryout regardless of previous experience. Our goal is to promote a love of the game and teamwork. We will learn how to keep position, and develop soccer skills. With this attitude, regardless of the wins and losses, we can have a successful and fun season.

Potential players will have to fill out the attached permission slip and return it by December 7, 2015 to the office. Students trying out, need to attend both dates for the tryouts on December 8th and 10th. For the tryouts, soccer gear is encouraged but not necessary. If your child makes the team, you will need to provide shin guards and soccer cleats for your child.

After the tryouts, players will be selected according to their demonstrated performance, attitudes, and the needs of the teams being formed. If selected, parents of the players will need to complete other forms and agreements (a parent behavior/commitment promise and a concussion form) before the student is considered an official member of the team.

Once the team is selected, our practices will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00-4:30. When the season starts, we will continue to practice on Tuesdays and the Thursday will be a game day with a game start time at 4pm. Some games will be played here, while others will be played at other schools in Chula Vista. For legal reasons, it is the players’ parents that are responsible for transportation to and from the games.

We look forward to the tryouts and to a season where each player grows, learns, and gains a deeper love for the game!

Thanks,

Mr. Robinson, Head Coach

Mr. Chumbley, Teacher Advisor/ Assistant Coach