Mill Pond Elementary Newsletter

Dear Families,

Welcome to October! Fall is officially in the air, and our school community is buzzing with energy as our youngest learners settle into the rhythms of the new school year.

The beginning of the school year is always a special season marked by growth and new beginnings. Over the past few weeks, it has been a joy to watch our students build new friendships, adapt to classroom routines, and embrace new challenges with curiosity and big smiles. Every day in our halls brings exciting "firsts"—from mastering new letters and numbers to discovering a passion for art, reading, or science.

Back to School Night was a huge success! So happy to see so many of you attend. It is a great night to meet the teachers of your child(ren). The partnership between home and school is vital for the success of our students. If you have questions regarding the classroom, routines, academic / behavioral expectations, or even upcoming events… reach out to your child’s teacher. Communication is key to everyone's success!

Growth in early elementary school happens in leaps and bounds, both academically and socially. We are so proud of the resilience and enthusiasm our students have shown so far. As we move further into autumn, we remain dedicated to creating a warm, nurturing environment where every child feels confident to explore, learn, and grow at their own pace.

Thank you for your partnership, encouragement, and support from home. Together, we are laying a wonderful foundation for a bright year ahead!

Warmly,

Mrs. Donohue

Go Lions!

#WEAREMILLPOND

Noteworthy Dates:

10/2 - National Custodian Day - Thank You to the MP Custodian for making us SHINE!

10/5 - Child Health Day - Bring a Health snack & wear work out clothes

10/9 - Celebrate RESPECT, wear blue and gold

10/12 - Columbus Day - School Closed for Students

10/16 - School Spirit Day - wear Mill Pond / Lacey Swag

10/23 - Get RED-y to kcick off the week of respect - wear red

10/26 - Dreaming of a Bright Future - wear pjs

10/27 - Team up and Be Kind - wear your favorite team

10/28 - Be a Hero...Make Good Choices - wear a superhero shirt or colors

10/29 - Don't Sweat Making Good Choices - wear work out clothes

10/30 - Happy Halloween - wear your costume!

11/5 & 11/6 -School Closed NJEA Convention

11/11- Veterans’ Day - wear red, white, and blue

11/19 - Picture Retakes

11/25 - Holiday Half Day Dismissal @ 1:15 (Lunches are not served.)

11/26 - 11/27 – School Closed -Thanksgiving Break

12/23 - Holiday Half Day Dismissal @ 1:15 (Lunches are not served.)

12/24 - 1/1 – Winter Break

Just a reminder please check with your child's teacher before sending in any food items for special events. We appreciate your generosity! We want all our students to be able to enjoy safely. We need to be sure all food items are compliant. Items should be store-bought with the ingredients clearly labeled. individually wrapped options are preferred.

If you have been to the pediatrician and have records to update, please send in documentation or call the health office.

We love to be outside! Whenever possible, weather depending, we will go outside during our scheduled times. Please make sure your student is dressed accordingly. We strongly encourage sneakers that are tied or have velcro. Crocs (even in sport mode) can come off easily and cause an injury. Students wearing shoes other than sneakers will not be able to play on the structures so please keep a pair of sneakers in your child's locker.

Our swings area and the small playground have rubber mulch. Please talk to your children about not picking up the mulch, throwing the mulch, or putting it into their pockets to bring home. :-)

Our Mill Pond PTA works tirelessly to help our Mill Pond community grow! They have many fun events happening. Check out their facebook site for current information. They also have a PTA remind for notifications. Please consider joining! We appreciate our PTA!!

At Mill Pond, our community works on three guiding principals:

Be Kind, Be Respectful, Be Responsible

The First Roar Card Recipient! Way to go, Krew!

The main office is available from 8am-4pm, Monday through Friday.

Phone: 609-971-2070

Address: 210 Western Blvd. , Lanoka Harbor, NJ

Website: https://mps.laceyschools.org/

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