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Mill Run Register Newsletter for Mill Run Elementary Volume 60 March 2016
March At-A-GlanceMusic In Our Schools Month, Youth Art
Month, and Women’s History Month
Feb. 29 - Mar. 4 : Custodian Appreciation Week! Hooray for Reyna, Ernesto, and Maria!
Mar. 1 : No School - for Pres. Primary ElectionsMar. 2 : Dr. Seuss’ Birthday! Lifetouch Spring Pictures
Mar. 3 : Loudoun County Spelling Bee @ 6:30 p.m. at Stone Bridge HS. Go, Jenna! You’re going to do amazing!
Mar. 4 : Final Day to submit Snowman Photos for our contest!
Wear RED today!
Mar. 7 : BYOT Parent Coffee @ 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. with 5th grade families and Mrs. Wheedleton, Mrs. Hayden, and Mrs. Brock’s families invited to attend.
BYOT Parent Meeting @ 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. with 5th grade families and Mrs. Wheedleton, Mrs. Hayden, and Mrs. Brock’s families invited to attend.
Mar. 8 : PTO Board Meeting in library @ 2:50 p.m.
Mar. 9 : Mt. Lion Pride Citizenship Breakfast @ 7:50 a.m. (by invitation)
Mar. 11 : School / Business Partnership Breakfast @ 7:30 a.m. Mill Run Carnival 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wear YELLOW today
Mar. 13 : Daylight Savings Time (set clocks FORWARD one hour) Mar. 14-18 : Teacher Assistant Appreciation Week! Thank you so much to our wonderful & amazing teacher assistants!Mar. 17 : St. Patrick’s Day – Wear GREEN today! Mar. 18 : Reverse Order Assemblies @ 8:30, 9:45, 11:45 a.m.
Mar. 19-27 : SPRING BREAK!
March 29 : PTO Restaurant Night @ Fuddrucker’s from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.Mar. 31 : PTO Gift Card packets sent home Wear BLUE today!
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Cornely’s CornerGrowing up and even through most of my adulthood, winter has been one of my favorite seasons. Why you may ask? It is because I have always loved winter sports, especially snowboarding, and now having children, there aren’t many things sweeter than seeing your kids playing outside in the beautiful white snow. Whether you love winter or not, many of us pay close attention to Groundhog Day, especially to see if Punxsutawney Phil will see his shadow on that cold February second day. This year, it was declared that he did not see his shadow, and that we should expect an early spring. As much as I want to believe this, I have not been convinced yet that this is true. Hopefully March will prove me wrong!
Though we have missed a few days due to the inclement weather, I want to assure you that our teachers are working feverishly to make sure all curriculum is being covered and that our students are demonstrating mastery. I have the pleasure of visiting classrooms daily, and I am always so impressed with our teaching staff as they challenge students to reach their greatest potential through authentic learning experiences. I am also equally as impressed with students as they challenge themselves to learn at the highest level. In fact, I am writing this during one of our snow days and as I have walked through the halls, several of our teachers are in the building preparing authentic lessons for your children. I could not be more appreciative of this outstanding and world-‐class group of educators!
Speaking of authentic learning, Mill Run is offering four different week-‐long S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) sessions during the summer 2016 months taught by your very own Mill Run teachers! Our teachers have some incredible STEAM activities planned, to include but not limited to Slime Suncatchers, Painting with Forces, Straw Dome Structures, Mock Oil Spill Clean Up, Binary Code Necklaces, and Fruit in Space. Your children are sure to have a blast participating in these activities! The camp is available for all children ages 4-‐12. Registration forms came home in our students’ February 18 Thursday folders, and slots already are Willing up quickly! If you would like more information or are in need of reprinting the registration forms, please select this link. I can’t wait to see your children participating in this experience!
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful children with us! To allow our students to reach their greatest potential, it is imperative that all parties work hand-‐in-‐hand to make this happen. I cannot express my appreciation fully for what an incredible partnership we have with all of you, and thank you for all of your support as we help our children to grow as lifelong learners.
I hope to see all of you at the PTO’s annual Mountain Lion Carnival on Friday, March 11th from 5:00 – 8:00. I would like to give a big THANK YOU to our amazing PTO, business partnerships, and volunteers for making this such a special Mill Run event! It is sure to be a wonderful time!
Warmly,
John CornelyPrincipal
PTO Meetings for the School Year
March 8th April 12th May 10th
Meetings are held on Tuesdays at 2:50 p.m. in the library at Mill Run.
All are welcome, including children! We encourage your participation and feedback.
Congratulations to Mill Run’s FEBRUARY Super Citizens!!
Each month teachers select one student from their class who has demonstrated character traits that are consistent with creating a respectful and caring school climate.
Ellie Arnwine
Aahana Walvekar
Eva Payne
Ariella duPlessis
Zoli Contreras
Avery Sexton
Natalie Huppert
Camden Vinson
Jus@n Ermellini
Kamdyn Schauss
Jude PaCerson
Abhi Pabolu
Sanjana Prasanna
Sahas Reddy
Madison Schleyer
Sachi Hubli
Bryce Smith
Vivien Trang
Ahyan Baqar
Anya Nehra
Liam Heffernan
Gabriel Gagliano
Nicole Vel
Hannah Louis
Amyl Smith
Prana@ Kudupudi
Aaron Rodriguez
Gavin Bice
Morgan Lewis
Saumya Garg
Jadyn Shin
Megan Parmele
Amy Lefcowitz
Dani Burbano
Jacob Friedrich
Aleksia Christensen
Reese Harris
Ryan Rounds
Megan Acevedo
Trey Zabiegalski
Tharun Dilliraj
Elizabeth Dellacorte
Olivia Hilyer
It’s time to play B-I-N-G-O!
Mill Run PTO’s Annual Bingo Night
is NOW APRIL 8th
Doors open at 6:30, Games start at 7pm!
Come hungry and come to win.
BINGO NIGHT NEW DATE!!
Follow us on Facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/MillRunPTO
The “Arts and Sports Achievement” Program
Students at Mill Run have the opportunity to earn a cer@ficate for aCending music/art and sports programs in the area. A7er a8ending an event, have them show Mr. Snead or Mrs. Geiger proof of a8endance, with a program or ?cket stub, for example, and they will put a check by their name. Students will receive an "Arts and Sports Achievement" cer@ficate at the end of the year for par@cipa@ng. If ten or more events are aCended, the students will receive a special “Mill Run Elementary” foil s@cker on their cer@ficate!!!! Examples of events are:
ACending a spor@ng eventACending a concert, recital or theater produc@on
ACending an art show or galleryVisi@ng a museum
Par@cipa@on in a sportDancing lessons and recitals
Private music lessons
Entries and lists of ac?vi?es must be received by Mr. Snead and Mrs. Geiger by May 13th. We will not accept any submissions a7er the 13th
of May. No excep?ons!This program is an excellent way to encourage student and family a7endance in arts and sports events.
LEAPThe Loudoun Education Alliance of Parents (LEAP) is a non-partisan network that promotes interaction between parents, teachers, School Board members and members of the Loudoun County Public Schools Administrative Team. The mission and objectives of LEAP are promoted via monthly meetings held during the school year on the second Wednesday of the month.
Meetings are held in rooms 102 A and 102 B at the LCPS Administration Building in Ashburn, Virginia. Discussion of agenda topics commences at 7:00 p.m. Each two-hour program features a panel discussion on topics of interest to parents and members of the community at large, followed by a Question and Answer session and an update from LCPS Superintendent Dr. Eric Williams. We would love to see you at our upcoming meetings:
March 9, 2016 – "Beyond the Transcript," LCPS Guidance Counseling
April 13, 2016 – "BYOT: Bring Your Own Technology," One to the World and Student Technology
As March rolls in, hopefully with warmer temperatures, it is unbelievable to think we
only have a little over 3 months of school left this year! Although, those 3 months are action packed with fun such as Carnival, a restaurant night, Donuts with Dad, Spring gift card orders and Bingo to name a few. It also brings us to the time of year when the PTO has to start thinking of the upcoming school year. Per our by-laws, new board members are to be elected at our April meeting. There are board and chairperson opportunities available. If you
would like more information about how to get involved, please reach out to me at [email protected] or catch me in the hallways at Mill Run. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time serving as PTO President and would love to share how you can get more involved.
We are looking forward to a wonderful March! Carnival is just around the corner on Friday March 11th. Planning is in full swing and we are very thankful to all the volunteers that have been hard at work. It is an evening filled with fun that no family would want to miss! We have many great silent auction items and as always, the legendary raffle baskets. If you would like to volunteer, please check out the sign up genius at http://
www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4da4a82aa31-mill3 .
At the end of March is our family restaurant night at Fuddruckers. Take a night off from cooking and come out on March 29th from 5-9pm at Fuddruckers. A portion of the
proceeds from the evening will come back to Mill Run.
Thank you for your continued support!Kristy McGehee
PTO President
PTO NEWS
Be the change you want to see in the world. -Gandhi
If due to a disability, you need assistance to enable you to meaningfully participate in any activities listed in this newsletter, please contact Mr. Cornely in the Mill Run office at (571) 252-2160 at least
five working days prior to the event. if the event is not at Mill Run, he will direct you to the appropriate resource.
Mill Run Elementary is dedicated to continuous school improvement. A formal School Improvement Plan has been developed by staff, parents, and community members. The plan is reviewed on an
ongoing basis. A copy is available in the school office and the school library. You may also call us at (571) 252-2160 to have a copy sent home with your child. We welcome your input!
CULTURAL ARTS PROGRAMS
Reverse OrderFriday – March 18, 2016 (3 shows, all grades 8:30, 9:45, 11:45)
Since 2008 Reverse Order has performed upbeat popular music to instantly engage students. Most recently Reverse Order was a producer's pick and semi-‐finalist on "America's Got Talent." This amazing opportunity sent them off on a naTonal tour of outreach to students in schools around the country.
Reverse The Trend is an AnT-‐Bullying concert and assembly created by the young band Reverse Order to help combat the rise of bullying across America. The band starts the program by performing a few songs to excite and engage the students using popular music that all will enjoy. We found the concert increases their interest and a7enTveness. Reverse Order conTnues the assembly by sharing their individual stories of how they were bullied, and how they overcame it in a safe and producTve way.
Loudoun AlertWhen Loudoun County experiences inclement weather conditions the safety of our students and staff is the most important consideration. In the event that weather or other reasons require either closing or delaying the opening of school, plan to receive up to the minute noti?ication via e-‐mail, a cell phone call, or text message by registering with Loudoun Alert. You may register for this free service by visiting here: https://www.loudoun.gov/index.aspx?NID=3145.
Parents have shared that often Loudoun Alert reported school closings before TV and radio stations began broadcasting the information. Please plan to use this valuable resource.
We need YOUR help to get ready for one of
Mill Run’s biggest events of the year!
Visit the SignUp genius links here to volunteer for the big event!!
For Parents:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4da4a82aa31-mill3
For Parents and Middle/ High School Students: (Run Carnival Games!) http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4da4a82aa31-mill4
Donate Bake Sale items:http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040944a9ab283-mill
There are so many great items that will be up for silent auction at the Carnival.
CLICK HERE to see the exciting auction catalog!!
Mill Run Spirit Store is Now Open!Hours: Every Thursday Morning, 7:30-7:45am
The Spirit Store is run by parent volunteers. Children of our volunteers are welcome to help also!
If you are interested, please contact Ashley Grigg.Contact: Ashley Grigg [email protected] with any questions.
Paw Pride Pencil, assorted pastels: $ .50
Bookmarks: $.75
Paw Pride Vinyl Ruler: $1.00
Lg Moustache Eraser: $1.00
Sharpener: $1.00
Paw Pride Car Magnet $3.00
Foam Fingers $3.00
Drawstring Backpacks $3.00
To check out the monthly School Menu for MarchPlease visit:
http://lcpshealthycafe.org/index.php?
Box Tops Breaking News!Thank you for sending in all of those box tops in the month of January! Here are the winning classrooms:
1st Place = Wolslayer (494)2nd Place = Hayden (303)
3rd Place = Thomason (197)The teachers submit their Box Tops on the first Monday of every month. So please remember to neatly trim your Box Tops, check the expiration dates, and send them to school!
Visit http://www.boxtops4education.com for more information. Contact Liz Eagan at [email protected] with any questions!
MANY THANKS TO OUR COMMUNITY SPONSORS!
MILL RUN SCHOOL MOTTO
Today...
I will do more than I have to,
I will treat others as I want to be treated,
And I will try to become a better person.
Absentee Phone Line
If your child is absent for any reason, please make sure to call the Mill Run Absentee Phone Line, (571) 252-2162, on the day or days your child is not in school. When possible, we would like to receive your
call before our work day begins at 7:30 am. Also, please call the absentee number if your child will be tardy that day to prevent a phone call having to be made home. The absentee phone line is available for your use 24 hours a
day, everyday. You can also save time and email us about your child’s absence!
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