Cardinal Weekly News

The mission of Milroy Elementary is to prepare and inspire all learners to reach their highest potential through meaningful connections and rigorous learning opportunities.

Dear Cardinal Families,

Recharged, Refocused, and Ready to SOAR!

I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Fall Break! Whether your family spent time traveling, relaxing at home, enjoying the beautiful fall weather, or simply catching up on some much-needed rest, I hope you returned feeling recharged and ready for the weeks ahead. As we settle back into our school routines, let's remember that each new day brings another opportunity to learn, grow, and make positive choices. We have lots of exciting learning and activities ahead, and I am looking forward to finishing November strong!

November Life Value: Self-Discipline

This month, our TBRI Life Value focus is Self-Discipline! Self-discipline means making good choices, even when something is difficult, tempting, or not necessarily what we want to do. It means controlling our words and actions, following directions, staying focused, and taking responsibility for our choices.

Why is this important? Self-discipline helps children become more independent, responsible, and successful both inside and outside the classroom. It helps us stay focused on our goals, work through challenges, and make choices that positively impact ourselves and others. We will be encouraging our Cardinals to practice self-discipline throughout the school day and recognizing the little moments when they demonstrate it!

At home, you can help reinforce self-discipline by encouraging your child to complete a task before moving on to something they would rather do, follow through on responsibilities, or pause and think before reacting.

Everyone Deserves a Re-Do!

We are also putting an emphasis on the power of a Re-Do! We all make mistakes. Sometimes our words come out differently than we intended, or our actions don't reflect the kindness and respect we want to show others. A Re-Do gives us the opportunity to stop, think, and try again.

Instead of allowing one poor choice to define our day, we can take a moment to make things right. We can re-do our words, our actions, or our response to a situation. This is an opportunity to show respect, demonstrate kindness, and make a better choice.

Remember, making a mistake is part of learning. What matters is that we are willing to recognize it, take responsibility, and try again. We all deserve a Re-Do!

Honoring Our Veterans

Next week, our 4th–6th grade students will have the special opportunity to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. Students have been working to prepare a special Veterans Day presentation, and we look forward to recognizing and thanking those who have sacrificed so much to protect our freedoms.

Our presentation will take place on Wednesday, November 11, at 1:00 p.m. We are grateful for the opportunity to recognize our Veterans and show them just how much they are appreciated!

MES PTO Meeting – You're Invited!

We would love to see you at our next PTO meeting on Tuesday, November 10, at 5:30 p.m. in the Milroy Elementary Media Center. For those who are unable to attend in person, a virtual attendance option will also be available! Your voice, ideas, and support make a difference in our school community. We truly value the partnership we share with our families and appreciate the time and input you are willing to give. Whether you attend in person or join us virtually , we hope you will consider being part of the conversation. Together, we can continue making Milroy Elementary a wonderful place for our Cardinals to learn and grow!

Together We SOAR!

Thank you for continuing to partner with us as we help our Cardinals grow academically, socially, and emotionally. The lessons we teach at school are even more powerful when reinforced at home. As you go about your week, encourage your child to practice self-discipline, think before speaking, and remember that a Re-Do is always an opportunity to make a better choice.

With Cardinal Pride,

Mrs. Jennifer Myers, Principal

Nov. 10 - PTO Meeting at 5:30 in the Media Center. All are invited to attend. Join virtually

Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day Program 1:00 p.m.

Nov. 16 - Spell Bowl

Nov. 18 - No Fun & Faith after school

Nov. 25-27 - Thanksgiving Break

Dec. 3 - Christmas Program for K-2nd graders at 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 4 - Breakfast Buddies 8:00-8:20 a.m.

Dec. 4 - Town Hall Meeting at 8:30-9:00 a.m.

Dec. 8- PTO Meeting at 5:30 in the Media Center. All are invited to attend. Join virtually

Dec. 11 - Christmas Program for 3rd-6th graders at 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 23 - Jan. 5 - Christmas Break: No School

Jan. 6 - Students Return

We are excited to recognize our monthly Stick Together student winners! These students were selected by their teachers as shining examples of Cardinal PRIDE and what it means to Stick Together.

Whether through following directions, respecting others, working cooperatively, or being a positive part of their classroom community, these Cardinals are showing us that our choices and actions make a difference!

Congratulations to our student winners!

Kase Lower does a great job showing us what it means to Stick Together! He makes good choices, follows directions, and shows respect by listening when others are speaking. He also comes to class ready to participate and contribute to their learning. His actions show that being a great classmate means doing your part and helping others feel heard and respected. Keep up the great work and continue to soar Kase!

Milroy Elementary School is grateful to the Rush County Community Foundation for providing a grant to help make our Breakfast Buddies event a free experience for our families! This generous support allows us to bring our school community together, enjoy breakfast, and strengthen the connections between our students, families, and school.

We truly appreciate their partnership and their commitment to supporting opportunities that make a difference in our community. Thank you for helping us create meaningful experiences for our Milroy Elementary families!

A big thank-you to all of the families who were able to stay and join us for our Town Hall meeting! We always enjoy having the opportunity to come together as a school community. If you were unable to attend, no worries! You can watch the recorded meeting using the video link below. We hope you'll take a few minutes to see what our Cardinals have been learning and celebrating!

The School Smiles Dentist is coming to our School! All students who have signed up for the program and are eligible to be seen will receive dental services by the dental team. As a reminder, the dental team will set up in the school and see your child during the school day. School Smiles offers an Exam, Cleanings, X-Rays, Fluoride, as well as same day treatment if needed. This treatment can consist of Fillings, Sealants, or SDF. If you are interested in signing up your student to be seen, please follow the link to the School Smiles Website at www.schoolsmiles.com/student-signup. For any questions, please call 855-497-6453.

Morning Drop-Off

• Morning Drop Off is between 8:00 and 8:20. After this time, the gym doors will be locked and you will need to bring your child to the front office to be dropped off. Students will be counted tardy after 8:20.
• Please make sure you child is dropped off at the sidewalk on the passenger's side of the car. If for some reason he/she needs to get out of the car on the driver's side of the car, you will need to get out and walk your child around to the sidewalk. We want our students to be safe so please follow this guideline.
• Please make sure that you are pulled up next to the sidewalk before dropping students off. If you have not pulled up to the sidewalk yet, we ask that you wait until you can pull forward. This ensure that students are visible to school staff. Please encourage your child to walk on the inside on the sidewalk rather than the edge near the blacktop. Again, this is due to the safety of the students.

Afternoon Pick-Up

• Car Rider pick up is at 3:00. Please have your sign with you when picking up your child. Please place your sign on the passenger side dashboard. If you need an additional sign for a family member picking up your child, please let the office know. If the driver does not have a sign, he/she will be asked to show ID to pick up your child. If another person is picking up your child, please let the front office know and we will make a note for your child.
• Please only pull forward after all students have been loaded and a school staff gives you the go ahead to move forward.

• Please talk with your child about bus safety and how it is important to sit in the seat properly, keep hands and feet inside the aisle, and to follow the expectations we have in place. I've explained to all students that the bus driver's job is to get them to and from school safely. However, they need to do their job as well and follow the rules.
• Students are to only ride the bus assigned to him/her. We are not able to allow students to "bus hop" and ride home with friends. Thank you for your help with this.

Milroy Elementary Student Handbook. The handbook contains important information regarding school expectations, procedures, policies, and other details that help our school community have a safe, successful, and positive year.