Parent Newsletter

Welcome to the 2026/2027 School Year! Looking forward to a great school year! Giddy Up!

Dear Miller Families,

We are well into the academic year, and our students are continuing to build the skills and knowledge they need to be successful! Our teachers are explicitly teaching essential academic skills, establishing strong learning routines, and providing opportunities for students to grow both academically and socially. As we continue to Saddle Up for Success, we appreciate your partnership in supporting your child's learning, attendance, and positive school experiences.

Our Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Tuesday, November 17, from 12:30–7:30 p.m. Please look for notices coming home with your child to schedule your conference. These meetings are a valuable opportunity to celebrate your child's progress, discuss areas for growth, and work together to ensure continued success.

As you prepare for your conference, here are a few questions you may want to ask your child's teacher:

Academic Progress

• Is my child meeting grade-level expectations in reading, writing, and math?

• What are my child's strengths, and what skills need additional support?

• Is my child making expected progress on classroom assessments?

• How can I support my child's learning at home?

Social and Emotional Growth

• Does my child participate in class and interact positively with classmates?

• Is my child developing friendships and demonstrating appropriate behavior?

• How does my child respond to challenges, frustration, or difficult tasks?

• What can we do together to support my child's social and emotional development?

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. When families and teachers work together, students have the greatest opportunity to thrive. We look forward to connecting with you and celebrating the progress our Miller Pirates are making!

Mrs. Jennifer Griffin

Miller School Principal

As the school year progresses, academic learning becomes more rigorous and challenging. Our character trait for the month is perseverance--teaching students to keep trying when things get hard. This trait allows students to be successful in school and in life. Ways that you can practice this at home is by normalizing mistakes and allowing students to struggle safely so they can develop critical thinking skills.

Nina Gavric

Dean of Students

Christine Wroblewski RN,BSN

Miller School Nurse

Nurse’s direct line (219)756-5743

cwroblewsk@mvsc.k12.in.us

As the Social Worker at Miller I see a lot. I see what teachers do on a daily basis and let me tell you they are truly amazing. They do amazing things every day to make sure your child gets the best education. But that’s just half the equation to the best education for your child. The other part is you, the parent or guardian. Your child’s education is a partnership between school and home. Having been a working mom for many years I understand how much work it takes to take care of

children, keep up on the house and work full time. Many of our teachers are parents also and this is their reality too. You might think ‘they knew what they were getting into’, well the same can be said for parenting. You knew what you were getting into too when you had children. Parents are their child’s first and most important teachers. Before your child comes to school you have set the tone for how your child listens, behaves and treats others. Parenting is also making sure your child learns to be respectful and does not talk back to the adults in the building. When you allow them to talk to you that way at home than they think it’s okay to talk to adults like that here too. Parenting is taking the time to teach them right from wrong, that bad choices have consequences and how to treat others. We have all seen videos of teachers behaving awful and we have also seen videos of students acting badly as well. Where does it end? How does it end? Not sure but I can tell you where it starts. It starts with you. Parents please teach your children before they get to school how to listen, behave and treat others. When you do, our littles learn to love school, make friends and be excited about learning!

Ms. Fleming

Social Worker

Staff sponsors,

Ms. Johnson, F.A.C.E.S.

Ms. Fleming, Social Worker

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