Mill Valley Weekly

We would like to give a HUGE shout out to our amazing custodial team and summer help! They have worked many hours to brighten our school and make it SHINE!

We look forward to seeing you next week at our Student Summit days and on the first day of school, Thursday, August 24th!

Remember, our kindergartners have a staggered start, (see details below). In addition, our kindergarten teachers will be meeting their students outside door 13 to walk them in for the first several weeks of school.

Sincerely,

Robin Schrot, Building Principal

Allyce Harris, Associate Principal

Baby Boy Harris Due December 2023

My husband, Tim, and I are blessed to be expecting Baby Boy #2 in December. Connor is very excited to be a big brother...our dog, Mavrick, on the other hand isn't so sure...!

Please be sure to fill out A Note from Home for each student so we know their dismissal plan, especially on the first day of school.

Yellow Notes will be in each classroom for you to complete while your student is meeting with their teacher.

Students can be dropped off at 8:55 am. Students are allowed to enter the building at 9:00 am.

Students in Grade 1 and Grade 4 will enter Door 12 near the playground blacktop.

Students in Kindergarten, Grade 2, and Grade 3 will enter Door 13 near the front lot.

There are two options for Parent Drop-Off in the morning.:

Option 1: Follow the flow of traffic into the parking lot to the playground blacktop. Cars will pull forward to the sidewalk and students exit the vehicle independently. Students then proceed to their assigned grade level door. Traffic pattern shown on the map with green arrow.

Option 2: Park in the front lot and walk with your student to the their assigned grade level door. Parking lot shown on the map in blue.

Click the picture below for an enlarged map.

All parents must enter the parking lot southbound on Hillendale Drive by turning RIGHT into the parking lot. ONLY buses will be allowed to turn left into the parking lot (northbound on Hillendale Drive). Students are dismissed at 3:45 pm. If you are utilizing Parent Pick-Up, please follow the traffic pattern below. Be sure to have your Pink Family Name Sign visible to the staff member on duty wearing a pink safety vest.

Click the picture below for an enlarged map.

You can order school pictures online HERE. Use the drop down menu to select Mill Valley Elementary.

PICTURE RE-TAKE DAY: Wednesday, September 27th.

Free and Reduced Lunches - Should a family qualify, there are free and reduced options for lunches available for students K-12. Details about the program for all students are found below:

• Filling out the Household Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals webcast
• How to Apply for Free and Reduced Meals
• Free and Reduced Meal Application
• Department of Public Instruction Free and Reduced Meal Application Website
• High school only free and reduced application

2023-24 Lunch Prices:

• Elementary Lunch: $2.55
• MS Lunch 1: $2.95
• MS Lunch 2: $3.50
• MS Creation Station: $3.90
• Milk Carton: $.50
• MHS Ala carte meal rates as noted on the monthly menu will apply.

Questions related to the food service program can be directed to Benny D’Epiro, Food Service Director at 262-971-1790 x4522.

CLICK HERE for the August Lunch Menu

• To learn more about our curriculum visit our Curriculum Hub. Please contact your classroom teacher if you have additional needs or questions regarding the classroom materials your student accesses.

• To learn more about the Library and the resources available, please visit the library website HERE.
  

  • You are able to see what your student has checked out from Destiny (physical collection) or Sora (ebooks and audiobooks). Linked below are the directions for accessing the two accounts; you will need to be able to login as your student. It is the goal of the library to provide the right material for the right student; please use Novelist K-8 (provided by Badgerlink) to see professional and varied reviews. If you have additional needs or questions regarding the library materials your student accesses, please contact 4K-8th Grade School Librarian, Toni Heinowski.

    • Destiny Physical Collection Access - will need to utilize your student log-in.

    • Sora eBook and Audiobook Access - will need to utilize your student log-in

We are proud to continue to partner with Clinical Psychology Associates (CPA) to offer on-site counseling services for students enrolled in Lakeview Elementary, Mill Valley Elementary, Bay Lane Elementary, Lake Denoon Middle, Muskego Lakes Middle, and Muskego High School. For information about CPA’s services and therapists or to get started with an appointment, please visit our website. Therapeutic services will continue into the 2023-24 school year as well.

Meet Mary Dziegielewski! She holds a Master of Science degree in Art Therapy with an emphasis in counseling, from Mount Mary University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Training (LPC-IT) and is working toward becoming a Registered Art Therapist (ATR). Mary's specialties include working with students with anxiety, self esteem, coping skills, grief, managing complicated emotions and school concerns.

To schedule an appointment please reach out to Clinical Psychology Associates by phone or text 262-975-0012 or email Mary.WildatHeartWellness@gmail.com

We partner with Teachers on Call to fill our open positions for Guest Teachers or an Aide position. Apply online at www.teachersoncall.com or call 1-800-713-4439.

• Flexible schedule - work when you want
• Great pay and other perks
• Share your skills and make an impact
• Prior teaching experience not required
  

Starting in October, Spanish classes will be available before school on Mondays.

Click on the flier for more details or register online HERE.

Sing! Dance! Act! Join Character Kids for a fun-filled after school theater class at Mill Valley on Wednesdays, 3:50 - 4:50 pm. Our fall session runs September 20th - November 15th (8 weeks, no class 10/4). Students will explore the world of theater while playing creative drama games, learning stage skills and practicing a group song or scene from a popular Broadway musical. Parents are invited to a special performance on the last day of class. Click here for more info or to register.

Thursday, September 7th from 6:30-7:30pm

Bay Lane Elementary – Cafeteria

CLICK HERE for details.

RSVP by 8/31/2023 HERE

Email: robin.schrot@muskegonorway.org
Website: muskegonorway.org
Location: W191 S6445 Hillendale Dr, Muskego Wi, 53150
Phone: 262-971-1830
Facebook: facebook.com/millvalleyelementary
Twitter: @mvwolves