This Week at McMillin – May 24th-

Returning Computers and WiFi Hot Spots

We will be collecting all school laptop computers that were checked out by families on the dates below. For your convenience, we are offering three different dates with a wide range of times. Please bring the computers and chargers to the front of the school where we will have staff ready to accept them at a table and record that the computer and/or wifi hot spot device was returned.

  • June 15th: 11:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • June 16th: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm
  • June 17th: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm

Please make plans to return any computers or WiFi hotspots device at one of these times. Please note:

  • If you would like to return your device earlier (because you have your own computer and no longer need a district device), please contact the school office to arrange an earlier drop-off date and time.

The library is now closed for inventory. Please return all library books. Thank you!

PTA EXECUTIVE BOARD-ELECT, VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

We would love your help! There are still opportunities to serve on the McMillin PTA executive board for the 2021-2022 school year! Board position vacancies include President, Secretary,  VP of Communications, VP of Programs, VP of Volunteers, Auditor, and Historian (please click on a position title to view its description). Training is provided! Please email cynthia.orr@cvesd.org if you can help by serving in any of these volunteer roles. Thank you!

The 2020-2021 McMillin yearbook is on sale now through June 14, the cost is $30. Please fill out the order form at https://forms.gle/dk54mAv8JkYJqqM98 to order your copy and be billed. Yearbooks will be available for pickup in July.

Assessments in May

McMillin will be administering Our Local District Summative Assessment from May 17th through June 4th.
  1. Kinder-1st Grade: Smarty Ants (Foundational Reading) & iReady Diagnostic (Math)
  2. 2nd Grade: Smarty Ants (Foundational Reading) + Achieve 3000 Level Set (Reading) &iReady Diagnostic (Math)
  3. 3rd-6th: Achieve 3000 Level Set (Reading) & iReady Diagnostic (Math)

On June 1st, the district will launch the new platform for the Verification of Residency and update important information for returning students for the 2021 – 22 school year. It will be imperative that you complete it. We will also be updating ALL emails to ensure you receive school and district email notifications. Your child will not be placed on a class list if verification of residency is not completed.

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McMillin will provide on-demand COVID-19 testing, which means that we are accepting “walk-ins”—no appointments are necessary. Here is important information on the CVESD COVID-19 Testing Program:

· Testing will occur at McMillin Elementary School campus on the following days:  May 27, and June 10

· On these days, testing will occur from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, with no testing from 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm due to staff lunchtimes.

· If your student is experiencing symptoms, we highly recommend getting a PCR test at a free County facility or with a medical provider, and not reporting to the school for the antigen test. Unfortunately, the antigen tests used by CVESD cannot be used for return to work or school, per the County’s Symptom Decision Tree. The antigen testing program is for surveillance purposes, in order to quickly determine if individuals are positive and remove such individuals and their close contacts from campus as soon as possible. Contact our school health office for more information or discuss your child’s symptoms.

Thank you for supporting our efforts to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus on our campus.

Returning to school if you reported your child absent due to being sick:

Please note, that we must follow the county decision tree before your child can come back on to campus. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the school nurse at 619-397-0103.

This Week

Monday:

  • Kinder PM and TK All – 8:15 – 10:30
  • SDC ALL Music – 10:45-11:15
  • Kinder AM/DL – 12:15-2:30

Tuesday:

  • 1st Grade PM and 2nd Grade PM – 8:15 – 10:30
  • SDC ALL Visual Arts – 10:45-11:15
  • 1st Grade AM/DL and 2nd Grade AM/DL- 12:15-2:30

Wednesday:

  • 3rd Grade PM and 4th Grade PM/DL – 8:15 – 10:30
  • SDC ALL Theatre – 10:45-11:15
  • 3rdGrade AM/DL and 4th Grade AM- 12:15-2:30

Thursday:

  • 5th Grade PM and 6th Grade PM – 8:15 – 10:30
  • SDC ALL PE – 10:45-11:15
  • 5th Grade AM/DL and 6th Grade AM/DL- 12:15-2:30

Family Resource Centers

Family Resource Centers (FRCs) of the Chula Vista Community Collaborative are here to help students and their families in a safe environment and in a confidential manner, including housing rental arrears or future rent increase/utility bill assistance and other related programs. California’s high cost of living puts many in the 50-80% range.  Adults whose spouse/partner may have had reduced hours or been laid off may find these programs especially helpful. The CVCC FRCs are currently collaborating on several projects and are available to assist families. Here are some areas they can help you explore:

  • City of Chula Vista Rental & Utility Assistance – SBCS (ERAP)
  • Emergency Food/Diapers/Clothing
  • CalFresh and Medi-Cal Application Assistance
  • Mental Health Referrals
  • SDG&E Residential Programs and Services

Please visit their website for more information: https://www.chulavistacc.org/

Important Dates

Thursday, May 27, 2021 – CVESD BAC meeting at 6 pm [Link]

Monday, May 31, 2021 – NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day holiday)

Friday, June 11, 2021 – Sixth Grade Promotion Ceremony at 9:00-10:00 am

Tuesday, June 15, 2021 – Last Day of School [Distance Learning for all students] and Kindergarten Promotion at 9:00-10:00 am