Monday, May 30 – NO SCHOOL
Schools are closed in observance of Memorial Day. Take time to remember all those who make sacrifices for the freedom of everyone.
Dear McMillin Families and Friends,
We are all saddened by last week’s senseless tragedy in Texas. As a principal who deeply cares for our students, families, and staff, it has been difficult for me to find the words to voice my feelings.
At McMillin Elementary, we must work together to keep our school community safe. A starting point is that if you see something, say something. Discuss with your children that we do not make jokes about harming others. We encourage families to have age-appropriate conversations with your children about what happened in Texas last Tuesday. Our school counselor and school psychologist, are available to provide support for students on campus, but we know that parents and legal guardians are a vital part of a child’s education that extends outside of school hours.
I would like to share two resources with you to support these conversations. Here is a San Diego County Office of Education resource for parents and educators to discuss school shootings: https://www.sdcoe.net/about-sdcoe/news/post/~board/news/post/resources-to-discuss-school-shootings
Another great resource is Sandy Hook Promise: https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/
If you have not yet read Dr. Reyes’ statement, please do so now by clicking on the link here. CVESD School Incident Response 05-24-22 English
Our hearts are with Uvalde. Children and educators should be able to go to school free from violence. As we move forward together, I call on our school community to remember that every action begins with each one of us. I urge each of you to take good care of yourselves and your families and to find ways to connect with one another through compassion.
Warmly,
Cindy Orr
VERIFICATION OF RESIDENCY IS HERE!
Our annual proof of residency for returning students will launch on Monday, May 23, 2022. ALL STUDENTS with the exception of incoming Kindergarteners who already registered MUST provide documentation of residency. Please provide proof of residency to secure your child’s placement at McMillin. You will receive an email from CVESD which will allow you access to upload the necessary documents. The documents need to be pdfs. and we will reach out if there are any discrepancies in the documents. Thank you for your patience, as it will take time to review submissions. A reminder that the email address used for the notifications is DoNotReply@cvesd.org and DO NOT reply to the email. If you have any questions, please call the office at 619-397-0103.
Join McMillin’s SSC, PTA, &/or DAC/DELAC!
We have a saying in education: a child’s first teachers—their first role models—are their parents. Parents play a major role in the success of their children and by extension the success of our school.
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 nominations for next year’s PTA Board Memebers. These board positions are typically a two-year term. Meetings are monthly.
- School Site Council (SSC) is seeking nomination for membership on McMillin’s School Site Council. Our School Site Council (SSC) represents parents, students, community members, and school staff in school governance. School Site Council (SSC) and Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) are comprised of parents, community members, teachers, the principal, and other school personnel. This Council develops, implements, and continually monitors and evaluates the Single Plan for Student Achievement, a documented plan of action to raise the academic performance of students and improve the school’s education program. The SSC is directly involved with staff development planning. These positions on SSC are typically a two-year term.
- The English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) and the District Advisory Committee is seeking a McMillin parent representative. McMillin’s DAC/DELAC Representative advises the principal and the SSC on programs and services for English Learners. The representative attends a meeting once per month at the district with the school principal. For more information http://www.cvesd.org/parents/getting_involved/dac_delac
HANOVER SURVEY
We want your input! It is that time of year when the Hanover Survey. We hope all parents will participate. Topics in this important survey include school appearance, finances, technology, instruction, as well as attitudes about safety, transportation, climate, and communication.
Please make every effort to fill out this very important survey. Each year, we analyze the results of the survey. Your opinions count and we will thoughtfully and purposefully take your ideas to make our school a better place for children. The link to the survey will be provided to you via our district communication platform the week of May 31, be sure to check your junk and spam folders for the email. Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey!
Monday, May 30th – Memorial Day – No School
Wednesday, June 1st – Kinder celebrations
Thursday, June 2nd – 6th Grade Promotion (9:00 am-10:00 am) See link for more information
Friday, June 3rd – Last Day of School – Report Cards go home
July 23 – Community EXPO
CVESD INVITES YOU TO THE COMMUNITY EXPO ON SATURDAY, JULY 23RD
