Mill Valley Weekly

We would like to give a HUGE shout out to our amazing custodial team and summer help! They have worked many hours to brighten our school and make it SHINE!

We look forward to seeing you next week at Student Summit day, Wednesday, August 28th!

Remember, our kindergartners have a staggered start, (see details below). In addition, our kindergarten teachers will be meeting their students outside door 13 to walk them in for the first several weeks of school.

Sincerely,

Allyce and Julie

Mill Valley Principals

If you haven't had a chance to sign up for your school picture, you can do so by clicking HERE.

You can order pictures online HERE. Use the drop down menu to select Mill Valley Elementary.

PICTURE RE-TAKE DAY: Wednesday, October 9th

Pay your student's school fees online through your Parent Portal with credit card at anytime.

Please be sure to fill out A Note from Home for each student so we know their dismissal plan, especially on the first day of school.

Yellow Notes will be in each classroom for you to complete while your student is meeting with their teacher.

The Dairyland Group provides transportation services for Muskego-Norway Schools. If you are looking to enroll your child(ren) in bus services or if you are looking to modify your current service or add multiple stops, please complete the BUS FORM as soon as possible. Please note, if your child(ren) already had transportation services last year and nothing has changed, you do not need to fill out the bus form. Your child(ren) will be automatically enrolled for the upcoming year. Please note, if your child(ren) is transported to/from a daycare or sitter, let Dairyland know. Questions or concerns, contact Dairyland by calling 262-203-9938 or emailing at muskegoquestions@ridesta.com.

“Bus Contracts” will be shared with all students and families. The Bus Contract explicitly states the bus expectations and ensures these expectations are communicated to each student and family. These rules apply to all students, not just those who ride the bus to and from school, as all students ride a bus for field trips.

Please read through and discuss the contract with your child(ren), then sign and return to the classroom teacher. Thank you for your support.

Students can be dropped off at 8:55 am. Students are allowed to enter the building at 9:00 am.

Students in Grade 1 and Grade 4 will enter Door 12 near the playground blacktop.

Students in Kindergarten, Grade 2, and Grade 3 will enter Door 13 near the front lot.

There are two options for Parent Drop-Off in the morning.:

Option 1: Follow the flow of traffic into the parking lot to the playground blacktop. Cars will pull forward to the sidewalk and students exit the vehicle independently. Students then proceed to their assigned grade level door. Traffic pattern shown on the map with green arrow.

Option 2: Park in the main lot and walk with your student to the their assigned grade level door. Parking lot shown on the map in blue.

Click the picture below for an enlarged map.

All parents must enter the parking lot southbound on Hillendale Drive by turning RIGHT into the parking lot. ONLY buses will be allowed to turn left into the parking lot (northbound on Hillendale Drive). Students are dismissed at 3:45 pm. If you are utilizing Parent Pick-Up, please follow the traffic pattern below. Be sure to have your Pink Family Name Sign visible to the staff member on duty wearing a pink safety vest.

Click the picture below for an enlarged map.

PLEASE NOTE: Parking and waiting along the side of Hillendale is not allowed. We highly recommend arriving AFTER 3:45 once the lot is open.

Hello! My name is Jaime Goelz and I am very excited to be joining the Muskego-Norway Schools as a School Social Worker.

I have been working in the field of social work for 25 years. After earning my Bachelor's degree from UW-Whitewater in 1999, I began my career as an initial assessment worker in the Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare (BMCW) on the south and north sides of Milwaukee.

I then returned to school to earn my master's degree in Social Work from UW-Milwaukee. After practicum placements in the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS), I landed in the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District where I proudly served that community at every grade level throughout my 18 years there. I also served the WAWM district as a Coordinator of Students in Transition, mentor to new staff, grad school practicum placement supervisor and facilitated various staff trainings.

My family and I now call Mukwonago home. My husband of 20+ years and I have three children. They are 19, 15 and 10 years old. We also have 2 "fur babies," Sadie and Carl. In my spare time I like to walk our dogs, read, work out, be outdoors and have fun with my family.

I am very excited to join the Muskego-Norway Schools family and look forward to getting to know the students, families, staff and other community members that make up this wonderful school district.

Muskego-Norway Schools is proud to announce our partnership with Clinical Psychology Associates, an outpatient counseling center. Clinical Psychology Associates has established onsite counseling clinics at Muskego High School, Lake Denoon Middle School, and Muskego Lakes Middle School, Bay Lane Elementary School, Lakeview Elementary School, and Mill Valley Elementary School.

Our district is committed to providing comprehensive systems of support for our students. Student services staff, including school psychologists, school counselors, school social workers, school nurses, and other specialized staff, will continue to provide services within our schools to address the mental health needs that arise.

The purpose of these onsite clinics is to provide our students and families access to therapeutic mental health support services that extend beyond what our district is able to offer on its own. Because this functions as an outpatient counseling clinic, the student’s insurance is the primary method of payment for these services.

We encourage you to access this professional counseling opportunity if you think that your child or family would benefit from gaining tools to help with many of the challenges we face in our lives today. Clinical Psychology Associates’ therapists are available to schedule appointments both during the school day and after hours.

To ask questions or begin the process of accessing the clinics, contact Clinical Psychology Associates by calling or texting 262-975-0012.

You are able to see what your student has checked out from Destiny (physical collection) or Sora (ebooks and audiobooks). Linked below are the directions for accessing the two accounts; you will need to be able to login as your student. It is the goal of the library to provide the right material for the right student; please use Novelist K-8 (provided by Badgerlink) to see professional and varied reviews. If you have additional needs or questions regarding the library materials your student accesses, please contact 4K-8th Grade School Librarian, Jenny Wied.

• Destiny Physical Collection Access - will need to utilize your student log-in.

• Sora eBook and Audiobook Access - will need to utilize your student log-in

Please note...

The first 4 days of school there are 2 lunch choices.

Starting the week of September 9th, students will have 3 lunch choices.

CLICK HERE to read Taher's Food Service Update

CLICK HERE to read Harvest of the Month

In previous years, we organized students into "dens" based on colors, with each den consisting of about 75 students. These dens met monthly for activities designed to enhance student engagement. In more recent years, we have shifted to using buddy classes more frequently and have only used den colors for tracking paw prints.

This year, we will change the paw print tracking system to be based on grade levels instead of den colors. Students will now place their paw prints in the jar corresponding to their grade. As a result, we will no longer use student den colors. However, students are still welcome to wear their colored MV shirts on spirit wear days.

Come explore the wonderful world of theater with Character Kids! This fun-filled after school class takes place at Mill Valley on Wednesdays, 3:50-4:50 pm, September 18th - December 4th (11 weeks, no class 11/27). Students will play theater games, learn stage skills and explore popular Broadway musicals while developing imagination, social skills and confidence. Parents are invited to a special performance on the last day of class! Visit our website for more info or to register.

To view current support staff job vacancies, click HERE

Email: allyce.harris@muskegonorway.org
Website: muskegonorway.org
Location: W191 S6445 Hillendale Dr, Muskego Wi, 53150
Phone: 262-971-1830
Facebook: facebook.com/millvalleyelementary