Milwood Elem. Panther Press

We are pleased to report another exceptional week at Milwood Elementary School. Our students continue to demonstrate outstanding engagement in their learning, celebrate their achievements, and embody our core values: being Respectful, Responsible, and Results-oriented. We remain committed to fostering an environment where these three principles guide daily interactions and academic success.

School pictures are now available!

To see if your child's pictures are available to view, please log in to your account at mylifetouch.com. If you don’t have an account yet, you can create one using your email address.

To locate your child's photos, you'll need their Student ID or Portrait ID and Access Code. If you don't have this information, you can:

• Check your inbox for an email from Lifetouch that may contain your access credentials and a direct link to your child's images.
• Wait for your proof sheet to arrive, which will include your Portrait ID and Access Code.
• Contact the Lifetouch Help Center for assistance

Please note that pictures may not become available for all students at the same time, so check back later if you don't see your child's images yet.

Our students have demonstrated considerable dedication and engagement throughout the opening weeks of the academic year. The work samples presented below represent a carefully selected collection of their efforts and accomplishments during this initial period of instruction. These examples showcase the progress they have made as they have settled into new routines, built relationships with their peers and teachers, and begun to master the foundational skills and concepts that will support their learning throughout the year. We are pleased to highlight these early achievements and look forward to continued growth and development as the academic year progresses.

This is a friendly reminder that tomorrow, Tuesday, September 29th, is our First Day Shoe Fund (FDSF) Distribution Day! We currently have 207 Milwood students who will need to be sized and fitted for their new shoes.

When students return to class, their new shoes willt be placed in their lockers or cubbies to take home. Students will NOT wear the shoes during the school day or home that day.

Parents/guardians will need to approve the shoes and confirm that the size and fit are appropriate before the student wears them. If an exchange is needed, the shoes must remain unworn and in their original condition to be eligible for an exchange.

Regular school attendance is the single strongest predictor of student academic success, graduation rates, and lifelong achievement.

Why Attendance Matters

• Academic Performance: Regular attendees score higher on assessments, grasp core math and reading skills earlier, and are far more likely to read proficiently by the end of third grade
• Long-Term Risk: Chronic absence as early as kindergarten predicts lower attendance and poor grades in later years. By sixth grade, high absenteeism becomes a leading warning sign that a student might drop out of high school.
• Social Connection: Showing up daily helps students build peer relationships, practice social-emotional skills, feel a sense of belonging, and engage in hands-on learning.

Sept. 29th- First day Shoe Fund Shoe Distribution

Oct. 7th: Count Day

Oct. 9th: Kingergarten Mobile Library

Oct. 20-PreK-12; no students District PD

Oct. 30-PreK-12 half day; records day 12:00 Dismissal]

Nov. 2- Parent Teacher Conferences 4-8pm

Nov. 4- Parent Teacher Conferences 4-8pm

Nov. 5- Parent Teacher Conferences 12-4pm

Nov. 5- K-8 half day 12:00 Dismissal

Nov. 6-K-5 half day 12:00 Dismissal

Nov. 13-PreK-5; no students

Nov. 25-Nov 27 Thanksgiving Break; all buildings closed

Dec. 9 PreK-12; no students

Dec. 21 - Jan. 1 Winter Break