1st McMillin Multicultural Family Association/ELAC Meeting of the Year!

McMillin Families,

All are welcomed to attend our first Multicultural Family Association/ELAC meeting of the school year!

WHEN: AUGUST 1, 2018 at 8:30am

WHERE: McMillin Auditorium

The main purpose of the Multicultural Family Association is to recognize, celebrate, honor and expose our students to the different cultures that make up our McMillin Family.

The role of ELAC – English Language Advisory Committee – is to advise the principal and School Site Council on programs and services for English learners. The ELAC acts in an advisory capacity. It is not a decision making body, but it is the voice of the English learner community. Specifically, the ELAC:

* Advises on the development of services for English learners in the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA).

* Assists in the development of the school’s needs assessment and efforts to make parents aware of the importance of regular school attendance.

* Has representation on District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC).

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Sutton at crystal.sutton@cvesd.org.  Again, all are welcome – we look forward to seeing you there!

What is happening at McMillin – Week of July 20- August 3rd

McMillin’s Wonderful VAPA Team!!

What a great first week back. This week we have been learning Peaceful Playground. We believe that every child deserves a safe space to Play. A safe play environment enhances Learning, prevents bullying and school injuries, and promotes positive social interactions on the playground.

All children deserve the opportunity to be happy, healthy, Active, positive, and productive. Supporting healthy active students is key.

The mission of the Peaceful Playgrounds is to create a safe play environment, support healthy active kids, and advocate for recess and free play. We believe the benefits of free play are best accomplished by enhancing the play environment and allowing children lots of choices.

These 5 solutions make up the Peaceful Playgrounds Recess Program today:

  1. Conflict Resolution
  2. Rules
  3. Equipment
  4. Expectations
  5. Designs – We will need some parent volunteers to help us paint our playground during the Fall Break. We are waiting for the District to resurface it first.

Here is where to pay for your child’s lunch online https://www.schoolcafe.com/

Tuesday, July 31

  • Kinder BTSN (4:30-5:15 pm)

Wednesday, August 1

  • ELAC Meeting (8:30-9:30 am)
  • 3rd BTSN (5:30-6:15 pm)

Thursday, August 2

  • 1st BTSN (4:30-5:15 pm)
  • 4th BTSN (4:45-5:30 pm)
  • 2nd BTSN (6:00-6:45 pm)

Friday, August 3

  • Staff Meeting: Social Emotional Learning Training – Sanford Harmony

Tuesday, August 7

  • 5th BTSN (4:30-5:15 pm)

Thursday, August 9

  • 6th BTSN (5:00-5:30 pm)

 

Curriculum Night – Mark Your Calendars!

This year, each grade level will be hosting a Curriculum Night – an evening event for parents only to come and hear about the standards your students will be learning this year!  The schedule below lists the grade levels and the day/times:

Kindergarten: 7/31 at 4:30 – 5:15pm

1st Grade: 8/2 at 4:30 – 5:15pm

2nd Grade: 8/2 at 6:00 – 6:45pm

3rd Grade: 8/1 at 5:30 – 6:15pm

4th Grade: 8/2 at 4:45 – 5:30pm

5th Grade: 8/7 at 4:30 – 5:15pm

6th Grade: 8/9 at 5:00 – 5:45pm

Childcare will not be provided, parents only please.  We look forward to seeing you!

McMillin PTA Family BBQ Tomorrow at 4:00 pm

Hello, McMillin Families!

The PTA is excited to start the new school year off with a free BBQ on the library lawn tomorrow, July 27, from 4pm-7pm. Grab a hot dog and chips and stay for a while to visit old and new friends! Bring a picnic blanket or camp chair. McMillin T-shirts and yearbooks will be on sale. We look forward to seeing you.

McMillin PTA

First Day of School – Tomorrow :) MINIMUM DAY

The First Day of School starts at 8:15 am on Monday, July 23rd and is a Minimum Day.

All students GRADES 1-6 should report to the blacktop area to the letter and teacher that correspond with their classroom.

GRADES 1-6 are dismissed at 1:15 pm on the first day and every Friday. Dismissal on all regular school days beginning Tuesday, July 24th is 2:45 pm.

All incoming Kindergarten and TK
Kindergarten Orientation (8:30-10:30 am):

Students and their parents go to the auditorium at 8:30 am. Kindergarten students and parents will begin the morning in the auditorium for a brief visit with me and then walk to your child’s classroom for a classroom tour. At 10:30, students are dismissed to go home with parents. Please note Kinder dismissal for the first week (7-23 through 7-27) will be 1:00 pm. After the first week, Kinder dismissal is 2:30 pm Monday – Thursday and 1:00 pm on Fridays and all other minimum days.
TK Orientation (8:30-10:30 am): TK parents and students will begin in room 408. The teachers will discuss and answer questions about policies and procedures. You will have a chance to share your child’s “first day of school” experience. All TK students will be on a minimum day schedule the first week– 8:00-11:20 am. All students should be dropped off in room 408.

PLEASE EXPECT TRAFFIC DELAYS ON THE FIRST DAY. 

Friday, July 27, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm PTA is having a free BBQ to meet our new PTA board, new Associate Principal, Crystal Sutton, and McMillin families. This will be an opportunity to join the PTA and more. PTA members will be on hand to talk about volunteer opportunities. Remember, you do not need to be able to volunteer to be a PTA member.

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Monday, July 23: Minimum Day

  • VAPA – support
  • Welcome Students Hawaiian Style (8:00-8:15)
  • Kindergarten/TK Orientation (8:30-10:30 am)

Tuesday, July 24:

  • VAPA – Support Kinder /2nd
  • 5th Grade Rules Assembly – 1:00-1:40
  • 6th Grade Rules Assembly – 1:45-2:30
  • Minimum Day TK and Kinder

Wednesday, July 25

  • VAPA – 5th/3rd
  • Minimum Day TK and Kinder
  • MTSS Team (9:00-3:30)

Thursday, July 26

  • VAPA – 6th/1st
  • Minimum Day TK and Kinder
  • 4th Grade Rules Assembly – 1:45-2:30

Friday, July 27

  • VAPA – 4th
  • 3rd Grade Rules Assembly – 9:00-9:45
  • Back-to-School BBQ (4:00-7:00 pm)

Welcome to the 2018-19 McMillin Blog

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Thursday, July 12th: McMillin Office Opens

The office re-opens for the 2018-19 school year. Just a reminder that all families must prove residency in order for your child to be placed on a class list before July 20th.  Office hours are 8:00 am – 4:00 pm – Monday – Friday.

Thursday, July 12th: YMCA Orientation

From 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, the YMCA orientation for those seeking or signed up for childcare will take place in the YMCA room on campus.  This is a great opportunity for parents to meet the staff and learn about the YMCA licensed childcare.

Friday, July 20th: New to McMillin Student Orientation Grades 1st-6th (1:30-3:00 pm)

This is open to both parents and students who want to get acquainted with our school. The principal and staff members will be present to give a tour of the campus and answer questions about schedules, programs, etc.  The orientation will be held from 1:30-3:00 pm.

Friday, July 20th: New Classes Posted

After 4:00 pm, classes will be posted outside the office windows. If your child’s name is not on any class list, don’t worry – please come to the office on Monday morning. We will not put names of students on the list if they have not proved residency by July 19th.

The First Day of School starts at 8:15 am on Monday, July 23rd and is a Minimum Day.

  • All students GRADES 1-6 should report to the blacktop area to the letter that corresponds with their classroom. Students GRADES 1-6 are dismissed at 1:15 pm on the first day and every Friday.  Dismissal on all regular school days beginning Tuesday, July 24th is 2:45 pm.
  • All incoming Kindergarten and TK
    • Kindergarten Orientation (8:30-10:30 am): Students and their parents go to the auditorium at 8:30 am. Kindergarten students and parents will begin the morning in the auditorium for a brief visit with me and then walk to your child’s classroom for a classroom tour. At 10:30, students are dismissed to go home with parents.  Please note Kinder dismissal for the first week (7-23 through 7-27) will be 1:00 pm.  After the first week, Kinder dismissal is 2:30 pm Monday – Thursday and 1:00 pm on Fridays and all other minimum days.
    • TK Orientation (8:30-10:30 am): TK parents and students will begin in room 408. The teachers will discuss and answer questions about policies and procedures. You will have a chance to share your child’s “first day of school” experience. All TK students will be on a minimum day schedule the first week– 8:00-11:20 am. All students should be dropped off at room 408.
  • PLEASE EXPECT TRAFFIC DELAYS ON THE FIRST DAY.

Friday, July 27,  4:00 pm – 7:00 pm PTA is having a free BBQ to meet our new PTA board, new Associate Principal, Crystal Sutton, and McMillin families. This will be an opportunity to join the PTA and more.  PTA members will be on hand to talk about volunteer opportunities.  Remember, you do not need to be able to volunteer to be a PTA member.

No changes will be made to class assignments in the first 3 weeks of school. If you would like to request a classroom change after that you may submit your request in writing with rationale as to why you are requesting a change. Changes will be considered only if space is available beginning August 13.

DROP OFF AND PICK UP IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  1. Drop off students only in the front of the school and not the bus loop.
  2. All students being picked up after school will be picked up on the blacktop in the back of the school. See map:
  3. If you must leave your car, park in the parking lot and not the drive-through zone.
  4. Please do not bring animals including dogs on campus at any time – this includes arrival and dismissal.
  5. Please do not park in STAFF PARKING spaces.
  6. Students must walk bikes, hoverboards, and skateboards on sidewalks.
  7. Students not picked up by 2:55 pm (1:25 pm on minimum days) will be escorted to the office, sign in and need to be signed out by the person picking him/her up.
  8. For everyone’s safety BE PATIENT, KIND, and CONSIDERATE.

School Site Council (SSC) is in need of 3 Parent Representatives interested in serving on our school’s governance board that oversees student achievement and the school budget.  Nominations will be accepted now through July 26th.  No experience necessary, just a willingness to serve. Please email cynthia.orr@cvesd.org if you are interested.

Once the ballot is determined, elections will be held on July 27th.  The first official SSC meeting will be held on August 15th.  SSC meets approximately one time per month on Wednesdays from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm.

2018-19 School Calendar