Millgrove School

Durning the Open House the Grade 3 and 4 students worked together to sell bandanas to support the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Effort. A hug thank you to our school community for supporting our fundraising efforts.  In donations and bandana sales we were able to earn $639.55.  Thsi money will go to the Canadian Red Cross and will make a difference in the lives of our neighbors in Japan. Way to go Millgrove!

Please read the April Newsletter where you will find more information on

• Parkland School Division's commitment to gathering input on important issues.
• The Board of Trustees has just completed the second series of Public Information Open Houses that were held this month. Public feedback is welcome until March 28, 2011.
• Regualr Meeting of the Board - April 5, 2011. The agenda will be available on the PSD website on March 31, 2011
• Any question regarding the System Review please email Tim Monds, Superintendent of Schools, and / or Kelly Wilkins, Deputy Superintendent, or call the Division Office at 780-963-8404

 

As a SMART Showcase Elite School, Millgrove has demonstrated an exceptional commitment in using a wide range of SMART products in the majority of classrooms to create appealing, interactive learning environments that increase student engagement and improve learning outcomes. Millgrove Educators and administrators have shared their results and experiences with their local education community by consistently hosting visitors who are interesed in learning more about SMART. Millgrove was choosen as one of 25 school in North America. There were four Canadian Schools choosen to be a SMART Showcase Elite School. Millgrove Staff have also shown to be active members of SMART learning communities, such as SMART User Groups, the SMART Exemplary Educator Program, and SMART Exchange, in an effort to constantly improve and share their SMART skills.

In recognition of becoming a SMART Showcase Elite School, Millgrove will receive a SMART Board 885ix interactive whiteboard system. Throughout 2011 Millgrove will be eligible for hardware and software donations on new SMART products as they come to market. 

Millgrove looks forward to hosting a SMART Open House to share their SMART success story with other educators in the local area.

If you are interested in learning more about SMART please follow the link

 

Millgrove School is very fortunate to have Parent Volunteers!

A big THANK YOU for all that you do to make Millgrove School the place to be!

Thank you to our hard working parents that were so kind to help out during Parent/Teacher Interviews.

• We enjoyed delicious meals and desserts that our thoughtful parent deleivered to our staff room to provide nourishment to our teachers.  
• Volunteers also provided recess supervision durning our Parent/Teacher Interviews.

Thank you to our parents that helped out with Millgrove's Picture Day!

• Please be sure Parent volunteers to drop by Thursday, Nov. 18 to have your volunteer picture taken.

Thank you for volunteering to provide the hot lunch and milk programs

• Many students are very grateful for your time.

Great job to those volunteers that showed up to help in our classrooms/library, you are a very important part of our team!

• Mrs Smith in the Library would like to thank so much all the parents and volunteers who helped support the october Book Fair. Millgrove School library received many nmew books....thanks to you!!

Students usually begin each new school year with excitement and enthusiasm - even if they don't show it to adults.  The anticipation of new classes, new friendships, and renewing old friendships provides real motivation for daily attendance at school during those first few weeks.

After the excitement of the first day some students' regular attendance to school starts to change - a few late mornings and classes missed.  While the amount of time missed may seem insignificant to parents at first, over time regular attendance and the impact ot has on students success and achievement becomes very important. 

Attendance is important for every student.  It's difficult for young children to learn if they are not in class.  The teaching-learning process builds upon itself.  Each lesson presented to students is based upon or related to those that preceded it.  Just as we can never regain a moment of time wasted, the child who misses a day of education of school also misses a day of education which cannot be retrieved.

Research shows that children who attend school regularly are more likely to be successful during their school years and be more successful upon graduation as good habits of attendance and completion of assignments have been learned.

Parents can help.  When parents believe that consistent attendance is important and communicate that belief to their children during the early years, unnecessary absences from school will be dramatically reduced.  Young children should attend school everyday unless an illness or emergency prevents them from doing so.  Parents and teachers by working together can ensure that every child has a great year of learning. 

Thankyou once again, staff, students, and parents for suppporting our school. 

For more information please see www.polson.k12mt.us/district23/.../Learning_is_Cumulative.pdf

 

Parents and Millgrove Staff working together as a team to reach a common goal for students!

Parent Teacher Conferences are one way for parents to participate in the school system. An important opportunity to find out about your child's progress, interviews are not just for parents of students who are struggling.  Please read October Millgrove Message where you will find some tips for a successful interview with your child's teacher.

Questions to ask:

What does my child do well?

What skills does my child need to develop further?

Does my child do his/her homework and assignments efficiently and conscientiously?

How does my child get along with other studetns?

What is the best way to contact you if we have more questions?