Welcome to October! As we began this new school year, I must admit that some of our students had some growing pains as they were getting adjusted to the new school year, while others were so excited and motivated to begin a new chapter in their school career. With all of our students, we have attempted to use a diversity of supports to assist them in their personal development as well as their academic achievement.

As we enter this month of October, we will utilize this time to promote an awareness about social issues such as domestic violence and bullying.

I also want to remind parents and guardians that students should be bringing their Yonder pouch to school every day if they are bringing their phone or any electronic device to school. Overall, the student body has embraced the Yonder pouch by following directions and keeping their phones away during the school day.

Can you believe that we are almost done with the first quarter of this school year? Interim reports have gone out and now we are approaching the end of the first grading period. I would encourage parents and guardians to help their students to revisit their goals that they may set at the beginning of the school year, as well as to come up with strategies that will help them to continue their “A” game or ways in which to improve their grades.

As always, I look forward to working with you as a school community to foster overall student achievement.

Vikki Pruitte-Sorrells, MA, MS

Principal

Milkovich Middle School

Thank you to all of our fathers, and father figures, that walked their children to school on September 19th. We had a great turnout, and it is wonderful to see how much support our students have in their lives.

Students are able to begin entering the school building at 7:30 AM

Students either go to the cafeteria for breakfast or the gym to wait to be dismissed to class at 7:53 AM. If your child wants breakfast, please make sure they are here by 7:50 AM each day so that they can be in class on time.

All students receive a free breakfast and lunch

All students are to be in class by 8:00 AM. If you arrive after 8:00 AM, you are tardy.

All students will go through the security checkpoint each day.

All students will place their phones and electronic devices into their Yondr pouch each morning before making their way to the security line.

At dismissal, students will be able to open their Yondr pouches on their way out of the building to go home.

Please ensure your child brings their pouch every day. Once it becomes a habit of not bringing a pouch, a new pouch will be issued to the student with a $30 fee added to their school fees.

September is Attendance Awareness month. Being in school daily is critical to success.

Showing up matters for R.E.A.L because it is an opportunity to:

• Build Routines

• Increase Engagement

• Provide Access to resources

• Support Learning

Routines: Establishing a routine of daily attendance helps reduce stress at home, and supports a habit of attendance that will help your teenager get and keep a job.

Engagement: Being in school helps students to get to know each other and school staff and builds relationships that can motivate participation in learning.

Access to Resources: Schools provide access to valuable resources such as meals, health, mental health supports and fun enrichment activities such as sports, clubs, music, and other afterschool and summer programs.

Learning: Students who attend school regularly do better academically in middle school and are more likely to graduate from high school.

The school doors open at 7:30 AM, and the students are to be in class ready to learn at 8:00 AM.

If you know that your child is going to be absent, please call the attendance line by 9:00 AM. 216-438-6000 ext. 2029

Please do everything that you can to have your child here every day and on time. One day missed can easily put your child behind.

Please make sure we have the most updated information for your student.

Please log into Final Forms and update your emergency contacts, address, etc. This is VITALLY important so that we can get ahold of you in case of an emergency.

https://mapleheights-oh.finalforms.com

At Milkovich we pride ourselves on making school fun, exciting, and safe for our students. Our PBIS team works hard to bring fun and exciting programs, assemblies, and prizes to our students. We have high expectations for behavior and academics. Please reference the PRIDE matrix below that we follow here at school.

10/2/24 - PICTURE DAY FOR ALL GRADES

10/11/24 - NO SCHOOL NEOEA DAY

10/14/24 - NO SCHOOL STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY

10/23/24 – NO SCHOOL STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY

11/5/24 - NO SCHOOL STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY - ELECTION DAY

11/07/24 – MIDDLE SCHOOL FAMILY ENGAGEMENT NIGHT 5:30PM TO 6:30PM

11/27-11/29 - NO SCHOOL THANKSGIVING BREAK

12/05/24 – STEAM/FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS 5:30PM-7:00PM

12/20/24-1/3/25 – NO SCHOOL WINTER BREAK

1/06/2025 - NO SCHOOL STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY

1/7/25 - CLASSES RESUME

1/20/25 - NO SCHOOL MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR DAY

1/24/25 - ACADEMIC AWARDS 1ST SEMESTER

2/05/25 - NO SCHOOL STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES 12PM TO 7PM (APPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDED)

2/14/25 - NO SCHOOL

2/17/25 - NO SCHOOL PRESIDENTS DAY

2/25/25 - BLACK EXCELLENCE 5:30PM-7:00PM

2/26/25- NO SCHOOL STAFF PROFESSIONAL DAY

3/10/25 - NO SCHOOL STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY

3/31-4/4 - NO SCHOOL SPRING BREAK

4/18-4/21 - NO SCHOOL

5/26/24 - NO SCHOOL MEMORIAL DAY

5/27/25 - 8TH GRADE PROMOTION/ AWARDS 10:00AM

5/28/25 - 6TH/7TH GRADE ACADEMIC AWARDS 10:00AM

5/29/25 - STUDENTS LAST DAY OF SCHOOL