EAGLE NEWS

NYM Sends Aurora to State Tennis!

Congratulations to Aurora on advancing to State Tennis in singles action. Aurora played twice on Thursday, before moving on to the semi-consolation on Friday morning. Congratulations on a great season!

Upcoming Dates

November 3:

Election Day (no activities after 6 p.m.)
ECFE Parent & Preschooler 5:00-6:00 (time change due to elections)

November 2: 7-12 Band Concert 7 p.m.

November 4: Eagle Booster Club Meeting at 6 p.m.

November 5: SH Choir Open Mic Night 7 p.m.

November 6: Canvass Meeting 7:30 a.m.

November 10:

Fall Book Fair 10:30-12:00
ECFE Parent & Preschooler 5:15-6:45

November 11:

Veterans Day Program for PreK-5th at 9 a.m.
Veterans Day Program for 6th-12th and Community at 10 a.m.
Fall Book Fair 10:30-12:00

November 12:

No School for Students
Parent Teacher Conferences All Day 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Fall Book Fair 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

November 13: No School

November 17:

First Grade Celebrates 50th Day of School
ECFE Parent & Preschooler 5:15-6:45

November 20: NYMHS Fall Play "A Wrinkle in Time" 7:00 p.m.

November 21:

Kid's Garage Sale 9 a.m.-noon
Fall Craft Fair 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

November 23: School Board Meeting 5:30 p.m.

November 24: ECFE Parent & Preschooler 5:15-6:45

November 25: Elementary Trimester Ends

November 26-27: Thanksgiving Break

November 28-December 4: NYM Christmas Tree Festival

November 30: Toy Bingo in the Commons (Supper at 5, Bingo at 6:30)

November 30-December 11: Fill the Yeti Food Drive

December 1: Kindergarten performs at Christmas Tree Festival 1:30 p.m.

December 3:

Supper with Santa 5 p.m.
7/8 Band/Choir Concert 7 p.m.

December 7: K-3 Music Program (Matinee 1:15; Evening times K @ 5:30, 1st/2nd @ 6:00, 3rd @ 6:30)

December 12: NYM Hoop Shoot Contest 1 p.m.

December 14: 9-12 Band/Choir Concert 7 p.m.

December 17: 4-6 Band/Choir Concert (Matinee at 1:30 p.m. and evening performance at 7 p.m.)

December 18: Last Day of School before Holiday Break

December 21:

School Board Meeting 5:30 p.m.
Truth in Taxation Presentation 6:01 p.m.

December 21-22: Teacher Inservice

January 4: Classes Resume

February 23: Large Group Band Contest (9-12) @ Staples-Motley

March 1: NHS Blood Drive 12-6 p.m.

March 4: Parent/Teacher Conferences 1:30-7 p.m.

March 5: No School

March 15-19: Storybook Theatre in NYM with Peter Pan

March 15: Massed Band Concert (5-12) @ Sports Center 7 p.m.

March 22: 7-12 Choir Concert 7 p.m.

March 24: Large Group Choir Contest (9-12) @ Pillager

March 26-29: Spring Break

March 29: Teacher Inservice

April 7: Band Solo/Ensemble Competition (9-12) @ Bertha-Hewitt

April 14: Choir Solo/Ensemble Competition (9-12) @ Staples-Motley

April 30: Teacher Inservice

May 3: K-3 Music Program (Matinee 1:15; Evening times K @ 5:30, 1st/2nd @ 6:00, 3rd @ 6:30)

May 10: 7-12 Choir Concert 7 p.m.

May 11: 4-6 Band/Choir Concert 7 p.m.

May 12: NHS Blood Drive 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (Trinity Lutheran Church)

May 17: 7-12 Band Concert 7 p.m.

May 26: Last Day of School (Early Out)

May 28: Graduation 7:30pm

May 31: Memorial Day Program 10am

Sports Calendar

Event Information

Tuesday, November 3: Election Day

📣Today is Election Day! 📣

🗳️This referendum is an important community decision. Vote TODAY to make your voice heard!

🗳️ Election Day is Tuesday, November 3

⏰ Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The proposed referendum plan was developed to address facility needs while supporting the people who learn, work, and gather in New York Mills schools every day.

🎓 Benefits for Students

- Modernized learning environments

- Expanded CTE, arts, and athletic opportunities

- Improved safety and overall student experience

👩‍🏫 Benefits for Staff

- More effective teaching and program spaces

- Upgraded technology and resources

- Improved safety and operational efficiency

🏡 Benefits for the Community

- Enhanced spaces for community activities and events

- Improved facility sustainability and efficiency

- Continued support for workforce readiness and community pride

The November 3 referendum includes improvements that would impact classrooms, activity spaces, performing arts areas, athletics, safety and security systems, technology, and facility infrastructure.

Visit www.eaglesforward.org for more information.

Wednesday, November 11: Veterans Day

The NY Mills VFW Auxiliary will host two Veterans Day Programs for New York Mills students and the community on November 11.

9 a.m. Veterans Day Program: PreK-5th grade students will learn the meaning behind Veterans Day in this short program.

10 a.m. Veterans Day Program: The public is invited to join NY Mills 6th-12th grade students for a program to honor and remember area veterans. This program includes patriotic music performances from the SH band and choir, student essay winners, and the Quilts of Valor Program.

Thursday, November 12: Parent Teacher Conferences (8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.)

Pre-K through 4th: Conferences are scheduled ahead of time. Conference slips with times will be sent home prior to conferences.

5th-6th: The 5/6 Team will be in their classrooms. Parents should pick up their child's folder outside their child's homeroom door, and then plan to visit with both the math and reading teachers. The 5/6 team will take lunch from 1-2 p.m. Adele Esala will be available from 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

High School: Conferences are NOT scheduled. Instead, parents should come to the school between 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. to meet with their child's teachers in their classrooms. Parents may have to wait a few minutes for an opportunity to meet.

While you are at the school, please check for your child's items in our overflowing Lost and Found. The Elementary Lost and Found is in the Multi-Purpose Room and the HS Lost and Found is near the HS Office.

Friday, November 20: NYMHS Fall Play "A Wrinkle in Time" at 7 p.m.

The NY Mills High School Drama Club will present A Wrinkle in Time on November 20 at 7:00 p.m. This heartfelt story follows a group of kids who, with the help of friends and magical beings, travel through time to rescue their scientist father from an evil force.

Fourteen students make up the cast, and they have been working hard to bring this 90-minute adventure to life. Come support our students and enjoy an evening of theater, imagination, and a little bit of magic!

Monday, November 23: School Board Meeting at 5:30 p.m.

The NY Mills Monthly School Board Meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, November 23 in the HS Media Center. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The New York Mills School Board includes (back row, left to right): Ethan Kern, Derek Geiser, Derek Braukmann (treasurer), Brian Schermerhorn, and Superintendent Adam Johnson. (Front row): Jodi Seelhammer (clerk), Amy Mursu (chair), and Kristina Ehnert (vice chair).

Things to Know

Elementary Required Winter Gear

With cooler weather arriving, we would like to remind families of the NY Mills Elementary cold weather apparel policy. Students should come dressed for the weather so they can stay warm and enjoy recess safely.

Winter wear should include:

Grades JK–4: jackets, hats, gloves, winter boots, and snow pants are required.
Grades 5–6: jackets, hats, gloves, and winter boots are required.

If your family could use any help obtaining winter gear, please reach out to Judith Brockway or Kristin Draeger—we have donations of winter clothing available and are happy to help.

Weather Related Annoucements

The New York Mills Public School utilizes six sources to quickly inform parents about school calendar changes due to the weather. The three calls we utilize include the emergency early out, the weather-related late start, or the weather-related school day cancellation, which turns into an e-Learning day. Morning weather calls are typically made by 6 a.m.

Our first resource is the instant alert system called School Messenger. Parents will receive an automated phone call and/or an email through the system. More information about the School Messenger can be found on our website under the Parent Resources tab. Link: https://www.nymills.k12.mn.us/parentnotificationsystem Parents can update their contact information through the Parentvue system, or by calling the elementary or high school office.
Announcements will also be posted on the NY Mills Facebook page (Search New York Mills Public School ISD 553)
Announcements will be posted on the pop-up box on our website www.nymills.k12.mn.us
The message is sent to local radio stations to be announced
The message is sent to WDAY, KARE11, KSTP, and CBS/WCCO.

Nightly Reading Plan for K-6

Dear Families,

We are excited to continue building strong readers this school year! Beginning Monday, September 14, students in grades K–6 will be expected to read for 20 minutes each night. This expectation will continue throughout the school year.

Reading at home is an important part of helping students become stronger, more confident readers. Just 20 minutes a night can help students build fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and a love of reading.

Please check your child’s folder, planner, or classroom messages for information about how their grade level will be checking in and holding students accountable for nightly reading.

Thank you for partnering with us to make reading a daily habit at home! Twenty minutes a night can make a big difference!

Order both the Elementary and the High School Yearbooks now for the best price

Both the Elementary and the High School Yearbook can be ordered through Josten's website. If you want the high school one, just search for New York Mills High School or follow this link:

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1062325/New-York-Mills-High-School/

If you want the elementary, search for New York Mills Elementary:

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/3393598/New-York-Mills-Elementary-School/