Mill Valley Weekly

Wow—thank you for all of your amazing support and generosity during the PTO’s fundraiser! Because of you, our students are ready to enjoy one of the most exciting days of the year. Tomorrow, we get to come together as a Mill Valley family for our Color Run—a celebration of school spirit, teamwork, and FUN! We can’t wait to cheer, laugh, and make memories together as one big school community.

In Partnership,

Allyce Harris

Mill Valley Principal

Here are some important details about the event that day...

• Approved Volunteers report to the BLACKTOP at 1:30pm
• Spectators arrive after 1:45pm to cheer on or run/walk with our MV Family (cheer from the designated grade level areas or any area that works best to spread out - see course map below)
• PARKING AVAILABLE in the extra lot off of Racine, next to Bevsek-Verbick Funeral Home (see map below)
• No need to check in at the office
• Classes will start lining up at 2:00pm on the blacktop and will have a staggered start onto the course
• Students will enter the BLAST OFF STATION at 2:30-2:45 before entering back into the school
• Families and Friends will follow the DISMISSAL PLAN (Click on details below to enlarge)

We are off and running with checking out books in the Mill Valley library! Over 1,000 books have already been checked out this school year! Students are learning how to navigate a library space, which books are interesting to each of them, and enjoying the books they are finding. The top 3 books this school year so far have been: Grumpy Monkey, I Spy School Days, and Komodo Dragon vs. Orangutan.

• If your student did not have their picture taken at our Student Summit on August 28th, they will have it taken on October 9th. Ordering information will be sent home that day.
• If your student had their picture taken, but a retake is needed, please return the original picture package to the photographer at the time of pictures. The same package will be ordered with the new image. New packages will not be received unless the original package is returned.

Please contact Customer Service with any questions 262-780-2901

or customerservice@schoolandsportpics.com

As September comes to a close and we approach the fall, I am always excited to prepare for fall activities like pumpkin and apple picking, raking leaves and watching the kids jump in the piles. When my children were little, these outings could be so much fun and create wonderful memories OR they could turn disastrous if there were too many bees at the apple orchard, we missed the hay wagon ride, or my older son jumped in the leaf pile before my younger son could get to it. Life is not a perfect facebook post, and our children have strong reactions to the natural emotions that come up when things just don’t turn out as they anticipate.

One of the best resources that I found to help me navigate their feelings was a book I read called "The Whole-Brain Child" by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson.

This book helped me to understand how my children’s brains were developing and why they reacted as they did when big emotions surfaced. It also helped me to understand better how to help my children. In summary, there are 6 main steps to help your child navigate strong emotions.

In the newsletters to come, I will continue to supply various strategies to help you and your children regulate their emotions. Many of these strategies will also be taught throughout the year in your child’s classroom.

Never hesitate to contact me with any questions.

Once a month, you will receive an email from Infinite Campus detailing your student’s attendance history. All families will be receiving this email even if their child has not been absent from school. This email is meant to be a communication between school and home. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Jaime Goelz, School Social Worker at jaime.goelz@muskegonorway.org. Good attendance habits in the early grades are strong predictors for future success in high school and beyond.

And don't forget to ask for a school note for your child's doctor appointment. The absence will be marked DRX (doctor excused) rather than APT (appointment).

Since President Trump approved Governor Evers’ disaster declaration request, impacted residents in Wisconsin can apply for assistance through FEMA. The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is November 12th, 2025.

Homeowners and renters can apply for assistance at https://www.disasterassistance.gov/ or by calling the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at 800-621-FEMA (3362).

As you Apply – Make sure you have personal information, including email address, phone number, banking information, list of damaged items and losses, and Social Security numbers. During your application, provide as much detail as you can.

After you Apply – FEMA will review your application and may request more information from you. Please check your email regularly. You can also sign into your account to learn the status of your application.

This year we are fundraising for a NEW inclusive playground to replace our oldest equipment.

Scan the QR code to order your spirit wear or order online HERE

The Christmas Clearing Council of Waukesha County promotes and coordinates giving to families in need during the Christmas season. If you are a family in need and interested in applying for assistance, please visit https://www.christmasclearingcouncil.org/

Applications are due November 15.

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