You can now check out library books at McMillin and pick them up at Curbside! Students can access our library catalog online and place up to 2 books on HOLD. Every Wednesday you can stop by our curbside pick-up station to get your books.
How to Reserve Library Books
- Go to https://www.cvesd.org/
- Click on Students
- Click on Follett Destiny
- Click on McMillin Elementary
- Click on DESTINY Discover on the left-hand column
- Log in using the username and password your child uses to login to the computer or TEAMS
- Select up to 2 books and click HOLD.
* Every Wednesday, you can drop off books you already enjoyed and pick up the new ones between 2:00- 3:30 pm. Books that are not pick up at this time will be held in the office for pick up for one week. Office hours are 7:45 am – 3:45 pm.
Here are the pick-up dates: 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 4/7, 4/14. 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, and 5/19
Reopening Playbook for Parents
Our district and school are both making plans to ready the campus for the return of students via the hybrid instructional model. Kindly refer to the Reopening Playbook for Parents, if you have not already done so. Please note that this document will continue to evolve and change as it is a living document and the guidance from county and state officials will likely evolve as well.
As always, continue to communicate with your child’s teacher and the school office at (619) 397-0103 should you have any questions?
New Kindergarten and New student registration will begin March 15, 2021
The 2021-22 new kindergarten/new student registration process, on the new online enrollment system, was scheduled to begin on March 3, 2021, however, due to technical delays in the final programming phase, we need to change the start date to March 15, 2021. We apologize for the delay, but we want to ensure we have a successful transition to the new online enrollment registration process which will replace the paper packet enrollment process. **This is only for new students to McMillin. Residency verification for current students will take place at a later date.
Thanks for your patience.
School Picture Dates
Curbside School Pictures – Drive into student drop-off area. Students will be temperature checked and then proceed to the picture booths for their pictures. Parents will not be able to get out of the car. After students finish they will get back into the car, and you can drive away. Pictures will be taken North of the Library outside of campus. These pictures will be in a yearbook that can be purchased at the end of the year.
- No money is needed on Picture Day
- Receive proofs and ordering information in one week after pictures are taken
- Choose from multiple expressions
- Online ordering available PLUS Share-A-Smile with family and friends
March 23
- 12:30-1:00: SDC
- 1:00-2:30: 3rd & 4th grade students
- 2:30-4:00: 5th & 6th grade students
- 4:00-4:30: Staff & YMCA DSLP students
- 12:30-1:00: Open to all
- 1:00-2:30: TK & Kinder students
- 2:30-4:00: 1st & 2nd grade students
- 4:00-4:30: Open to all
6th Grade Cap & Gown pictures (time TBA)
PTA 2021-2022 Schoo Year PTA Board
McMillin has many opportunities for parent involvement. We are currently seeking nominations for parent representation on the following board positions.
- McMillin’s Parent-Teacher Association is seeking nomination for next year’s board members. Board positions are typically a two-year term. Meetings are monthly. Please email me if you are interested in nominating someone or if you are interested. cynthia.orr@cvesd.org
Inner Explorer – Social Emotional Learning for Classrooms and Families
Every classroom in our school practices mindfulness and stress reduction techniques with the Inner Explorer program to enhance social-emotional learning. Focusing on mindful breathing and the awareness of thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations, the simple “just press play” program fosters skills such as improved focus, compassion, gratitude, and self-regulation as key elements in students’ continuous improvement.
Inner Explorer has advantages for families, too. The secular program is designed to be easy, requires no previous experience, and can be incorporated into any part of your day. Proven outcomes of daily practice include, but are not limited to:
- Stress reduction
- Better overall mental health and well-being
- Improved awareness
- Enhanced emotional regulation
- Better academic and professional performance
Inner Explorer’s Tune In feature even allows me to share the lesson we hear in the classroom with you every day, bridging school to home. You can practice individually, together with your child/children, or children can practice mindfulness on their own. When I press “Play” in the classroom, Inner Explorer will notify you via automated email with a link to practice. The links do not expire, but you may only listen to each practice once. To opt in to Tune In, click on the link below. You will need to enter your name, email address, and phone number (optional).
For more information, please watch the Introduction to Inner Explorer video. Additional resources can be found on the Inner Explorer website at www.InnerExplorer.org. For questions about the program, please feel free to email tech@innerexplorer.org.