October 16th
Mr. Jorgenson-Principal; Ms. Cacciatore-Asst. Principal
Calendar Highlights:
October
20th: Good Luck XC Girls and XC Boys at the State Tournament!
23rd End Quarter 1
30th EPIC Halloween Celebration during Recess
November
4th: Early Dismissal; 8th Grade pACT for Lakes and GLNHS / Tour Shadow day at Warren
Millburn Middle School - Halloween Costume Expectations October 30th
Purpose: This event is geared at having fun and enjoying our time together!
Expectations: #1 Costumes should not disrupt the learning environment for our students or teachers. Keep this in mind when planning your costume. The list below includes a few highlight reminders but is not all inclusive.
Please adhere to the elements of the attire expectations from the handbook. Costumes must be school appropriate and not negatively impact the learning environment.
No full face makeup
No masks
Your costume must be completely put on at home.
Colored hair spray must be applied at home
No gore or excessive “blood”
No props. That includes weapons, broom sticks, blasters, light sabers, torches, etc.
Your costume must allow you to move around the building and participate in class - including dressing out for PE.
EPIC Costume Contest: Epic is hosting an extended recess celebration for our students! Games, Contests, DJ, Fun!
***Should a costume negatively impact the learning environment for students or teachers, the costume will need to be removed. PE clothes will be used so that parents and instruction time are not impacted by a change of clothes.
Have Fun! -MMS Staff-
Student Led Conference Sign Up
We have Student Led Conferences in November and you can sign up using the links below.
7th Grade
8th Grade
Clubs at MMS
We continue to add to our list of clubs to offer variety and exposure to new and exciting hobbies, skills and social experiences. The Club Fee is $55. You register for the club and the activity bus through Pushcoin. Here is the list to start thinking about. As we get closer to the start date, more details will be shared here, on the announcements, and on flyers in the building.
Coming Soon!
Newspaper
Yearbook - sign up now
Student Council
Crochet
Archery - February
Cooking - November
Fishing - April / May
Book - sign up now
Art - October - December
Stop Motion
Filipino Arnis
Cricket - October 19th - 30th M-F
Board Games
Axis and Allies
Sideline Cheer
Pokemon Go - sign up now
Art Club
Pages and Play
Cricket
Crochet Club
Cooking Club Session 2!
The after-school cooking club gives students a hands-on opportunity to develop real-world cooking and kitchen skills while preparing delicious dishes from scratch. Students will learn food safety, knife skills, measuring, recipe reading, cooking techniques, teamwork, and meal planning while exploring a variety of foods and flavors. Most importantly, students will build familiarity and confidence in the kitchen while having fun!
Start Date
December 3rd
End Date
December 16th
Meeting Days
Due to the parameters involved with working with food, students will meet every day after school for 2 weeks.
Roster Capacity
16 students
Note: If the club fills up to capacity and you are unable to sign up your child, please email Mr. Lacey and express your interest in possibly signing up for another section at a later date. If there is enough interest, I will be happy to sponsor another section of cooking club.
When and Where
Students will meet in room 1010 directly after school. The club will meet each day until 4:30.
Transportation
Millburn offers an after school activity bus. The activity bus is included with the club fee. It is highly recommended that parents sign up their child for the activity bus. For questions about the activity bus, please contact Laura Sikorski at lsikorski@millburn24.net.
Sign Up For Cooking Club
Cooking club sign-up can be completed using Push Coin. There is a limited number of spots available, so sign up soon!
Coming Soon!!!
7th & 8th Boys Monday and Tuesday 19th and 20th 7:10 am
7th & 8th Girls Monday and Tuesday 19th and 20th 3:15 to 4:30 (no activity bus, need ride home)
6th Boys Monday 26th, 27th 3:15 to 4:30 (no activity bus, need ride home)
Cheer - Details coming soon!
Dance Team Clinic and Tryouts
Attention all dancers!
The dance team is holding its first dance clinic when we return from break on Wednesday, October 14th. We will have a clinic but we will also have a BLUE REVIEW, which is our information meeting, choreo tryout release and routine theme reveal. Also don't miss our Cougar Couture, which is our uniform reveal, showcasing this year's brand new uniforms! Please come to room 2018 after school and be ready to learn some new moves! Look for additional information in Schoology in your grade level groups and in this weeks Cougar Catch emailed to parents. See Mrs. Rodríguez for any questions. See you on Wednesday!
Dance Flyer:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IyKeilVpRGdinFWjeKR9iFd_pJsqE6eZ/view?usp=sharing
Dance Form to be filled out by parents of interested dancers:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IyKeilVpRGdinFWjeKR9iFd_pJsqE6eZ/view?usp=sharing
Order your yearbook today!
Yearbooks are $45. All yearbook sales are due by January 15!
https://www.yearbookforever.com/school-store/Pty76YOTzVPmcMrwa44P6YhH
Do you have pictures you would like to be considered for the yearbook?
If you would like to upload any event pictures for the yearbook, you may do so by downloading the Snap App app to your phone or through the yearbook ordering website under "Yearbook Snap" at the top of the page. The code is cougar
8th Grade Baby Ads!
BABY ADS!!! --8th Grade Students ONLY--
8th grade Parents, get those baby pictures out!!. Submit your picture and a message to your 8th-grade graduate in the yearbook! Picture and message must be submitted online by December 11th. We ask that you keep messages to a 50-word limit and no picture collages. The cost is $30 for a 1/4 page.
Purchasing a Baby Ad DOES NOT purchase a yearbook. You will need to make a separate purchase for the yearbook.
https://www.yearbookforever.com/school-store/Pty76YOTzVPmcMrwa44P6YhH (scroll to the bottom to purchase)
November 4th - 8th Grade Students
1. Lakes and GLNHS will have 8th grade students take the pSAT on this day.
2. Warren will host a shadow day for our students to meet the Principal, see the campus, and attend some classes with a student ambassador.
What you need to know/ do as a parent:
1. Mark it on your family calendar.
2. Send your student to MMS the normal way you always do.
3. Charge devices the night before.
I will add to these links as I get more details.
Employment Opportunity
We Need You — Now Hiring Bus Drivers!
Join our team at Millburn School District 24! We are currently hiring bus drivers and offering paid training throughout the summer.
Paid Training Great Opportunity for Parents and Retirees
Make a Difference in Your Community
Apply today or contact Kathy Gardner at kgardner@millburn24.net for more information.
Supporting Well-Being
The Lake County ROE has partnered with ReferralGPS to help students, staff, and families find local mental health and substance use resources. The service includes a searchable database and Care Navigation for triage, appointment scheduling, and follow-up, complementing existing district supports.
Virtual Backpack
NEW
Girl Scout Group Forming
Gurnee Park District: Basketball, Swim, Performing Arts, Boo Quest, School's Out
Junior Corsairs Basketball Tryouts
**some flyers will not be added until Monday***
OLD
Warren Newport Library
STEM for Girls CLC