Mill Valley Weekly

This week we kicked off One Book, One School! We love the theme of Because of the Rabbit which explores friendship, acceptance, growing up and being yourself. We hope you are having fun reading chapters 1-4 with your student this week. Remember, you can also listen to our very own MV staff members read each chapter HERE.

Starting Monday, January 27th, we will be reading the weekly trivia questions during morning announcements. Winners from each grade level will be announced during Tuesday morning announcements and will come to the office to claim their prize!

Sincerely,

Allyce & Julie

Principals

• Linked HERE is a schedule of the readings each week. The Monday following a week of reading, there will be trivia questions for students to answer at school!
• Mill Valley Staff members recorded each chapter for students to listen to if that option works better for your family! The audio recordings are provided in this link.

Thank you in advance for participating in this fun all school activity!

Special THANK YOU to the PTO for funding the purchase of the books for each student.

Illnesses or appointments with medical documentation (doctor's note) are exempt from the 10-day total. If your child has been out sick and you visited the doctor, please submit a doctor's note to the office. We can then change the absence code from ILL (illness) to DRX (doctor excused).

As you know, we have transitioned away from using edible treats for birthdays school-wide. With Valentine’s Day approaching, we want to remind everyone that this will also apply to Valentine’s Day celebrations. Food-based items are not allowed for the Valentine exchange. There are many non-food based options such as bouncy balls, glow sticks, slime, etc. Any edible treats brought to school will be sent back home. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

You will receive more specific communication from your child(ren)'s teacher.

This year, classroom teachers will be teaching with two new resources! This will be an adjustment for staff, students, and parents/caregivers. We want to be sure to offer multiple opportunities to keep families engaged and learning alongside our staff and students.

Each month, there will be a short recorded presentation shared with you that answers a focus question. The videos will cover various curriculum topics. Please see the outline below. These videos will be linked in school newsletters and posted on the Muskego-Norway Teaching and Learning website.

The December topic focuses on literacy instruction, including strategies and ideas for supporting literacy development at home.

Please join us on April 2nd anytime between 5:30-7:00 PM at Bay Lane Elementary for our 4K Student and Caregiver Open House. When you arrive, be sure to grab a Student Bingo Card that will lead you and your child through our 4K classrooms. Each classroom will be open with a designated activity for students to participate in. During the open house, students and caregivers will have an opportunity to learn more about math, literacy, fine motor, music/movement and social skills. It should take approximately 30-45 minutes to visit all the planned activities. There will be classroom teachers and administrators available to provide information and answer general questions you might have. More information regarding 4K and registration can be found on our district website.

Join other Mill Valley Elementary and Lake Denoon Middle School families for Family Snow Tubing at Crystal Ridge! Each family is responsible for purchasing their own tickets. Please click THIS LINK or use the QR code to order tickets and fill out the waiver. Please be aware there is a 36” height requirement to participate.

Mill Valley Gym 4:00pm to 4:45pm - Parents must attend Jan 27th

• Please do not arrive before 4:00pm (after buses dismiss and parent pick up is complete)
• Enter door 12 by the gym

Sign-up now...space is limited, cost is $30

Flyers were sent home last week with students

Questions or suggestions, email us at millvalleymuskegopto@gmail.com or

join us on our Mill Valley PTO facebook page

Did you miss registration in the fall? We currently have space available to add your student to the class roster! Looking for an exciting way for your child to learn Spanish? This 8-week adventure, ¡Vamos con los animales!, is just what they need! From “visiting” a pet store to exploring a family farm, the zoo, the ocean, and the rainforest, students will learn new vocabulary, conversation skills, and cultural facts—all in Spanish! Join us for a wild journey!

Please note: Students enrolled in the Full Year session, which started in the Fall, do not need to re-enroll.

Enroll today! https://futuraadventures.com/wisconsin-region/

Don’t miss this chance to get involved and make a difference in your Muskego Norway School District. Apply today 800.713.4439 teachersoncall.com

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