Miller School Family News

This week's family news includes:

• Important Dates
• Back to School Night Structure and visit with Dr. Carter
• Absences and Tardiness
• Volunteers Wanted: Library Lunch & Laps at Lunch (CORI Required)
• News from our specialists
• Power Hour-homework
• Repeat Information: PTO Reminders, SEPAC Meet & Greet, MPY's Parenting Solutions Video Library & School Breakfast & Lunch Menus

Please note that all events can be found on the Miller Google Calendar.

September: Welcome In

7- No School- Labor Day

8- PTO meeting 9:15 Miller Elementary Multipurpose room

8- Visit with Dr. Carter at Miller 6:00-6:25

8- 3rd Grade & 3/4 Montessori Back to School Night 6:30-8:00pm

9- 4th/5th Grade Back to School Night 6:30-8:00pm

Special Early Sessions (6:00 PM) Before classroom visits begin, we invite you to attend either of these optional sessions:

• 6:00 – 6:25 PM | Listening & Learning Session: Join Superintendent Dr. Kimo Carter in the Multipurpose Room.

• 6:00 – 6:20 PM | Student Services Drop-In: Stop by the Library to connect with Jessica Bacon, Student Services Administrator, to ask questions about student services, including IEPs and 504s.

Evening Schedule by Grade Level

• Tuesday, September 8th: 3rd Grade & 3/4 Montessori

• Wednesday, September 9th: 4th & 5th Grade

Evening Agenda:

• 6:30 – 7:00 PM: Join us in the Cafeteria for a presentation from administration and special guest Caitlin Kinsky, Humanities Specialist, who will give a brief overview of our new English Language Arts curriculum, Core Knowledge Language Arts.

• 7:00 – 8:00 PM: Parents and guardians visit classrooms.

A reminder to use the Millerschooloffice@holliston.k12.ma.us email to inform us of tardies/absences/dismissal changes

LIBRARY LUNCH:

Miller School is seeking volunteers to supervise a “Library Lunch” option for students who are interested in reading in a quiet spot after they finish their lunch. We are seeking volunteers on the identified days below to get us to the end of November. Volunteers are needed from 10:30am-12:20pm.

Important Information for Volunteers:

1. We need 2-3 Volunteers to supervise library lunch at a time.

2. Volunteers will greet the students in the cafe and walk them to the Miller Library.

3. Volunteers should monitor the lunchtime and be sure students are ready to go to class at the end of their scheduled time.

4. When signing up list your time slot that you will be attending.

5. All volunteers must have an active CORI on file.

Laps at Lunch is a program that will provide Miller school students with an opportunity to move their bodies, connect with friends, and relieve stress during their lunch period on identified days beginning on September 17, 2025.

This program is supported by the Miller School administration and the District Wellness Council, and to be successful, the program needs parent/guardian support! This is a fun way to volunteer and get involved with the school community!

All volunteers must have an active CORI on file. Please review the schedule below so you are aware of the dates your student(s) will have Laps at Lunch & then click here to sign up! **When signing up list your time slot that you will be attending.

iReady and DIBELS assessments begin the week of 09/07/26 and continue throughout the month of September

Educators are working to prepare for the September 14th launch of our new literacy curricular resource: Amplify Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA)

All grade levels have started Module 1 in Eureka Math Squared. Additional resources to support your child can be found the Miller Elementary School Website

• Video: How to find family math resource online

iReady assessment begin the week of 09/14/26 and continue throughout the month of September

Power Hour sign-up: Power Hour Club for all Miller School students who are interested in staying after school to work on their classwork, projects, homework, or other academic areas where they may need additional review of the concepts. Sign-up by 9/18.

Link to Holliston Public School Food Services Website