Mill Run Register Newsletter for Mill Run Elementary Volume 62 May 2016

Cornely’s CornerI  guess  it  is  true  what  they  say…  April  Showers  Bring  May  Flowers!    I  want  to  begin  by  thanking  many  of  our  teachers  and  their  classrooms  for  adopting  several  of  the  Mill  Run  gardens,  our  amazing  parent  volunteers  for  the  work  that  they  have  done  planting  and  weeding  in  our  wonderful  outdoors,  and  the  Boy  Scouts  for  their  outstanding  work  to  lay  fresh  mulch.    The  grounds  simply  could  not  be  more  beautiful.As  we  arrive  to  the  month  of  May,  I  want  to  express  a  sincere  “THANKS”  and  high  level  of  appreciation  for  our  incredible  teaching  staff.    During  the  Lirst  week  of  May,  we  recognize  Teacher  Appreciation  Week.    For  the  past  11  years  at  Mill  Run,  I  have  been  simply  amazed  by  the  outpouring  of  gratitude  expressed  to  our  teachers,  especially  during  this  week,  by  our  students  and  community.    As  you  know,  our  staff  works  very  hard  to  provide  the  absolute  best  education  for  our  students.    I  have  the  pleasure  of  witnessing  this  daily,  and  continue  to  marvel  in  their  talents.    During  this  week,  the  PTO,  room  parents,  and  ofLice  staff  have  some  wonderfully  planned  activities  to  recognize  our  teachers  and  para-­‐professionals.    It  is  also  important  to  include  our  children  on  sharing  this  recognition,  as  well.    Please  consider  having  your  child  write  a  hand-­‐written  note  expressing  to  their  teacher  how  much  he/she  means  to  them.    It  is  my  opinion  that  receiving  notes  such  as  these  provides  the  greatest  fulLillment,  and  I  am  certain  that  our  teachers  would  agree.    Thank  you  so  much  in  advance  for  making  this  week  extra  special  for  our  incredible  staff!You  will  see  in  the  “May  and  June  At-­‐a-­‐Glance”  that  we  have  two  very  busy  months.    Please  be  sure  to  take  a  few  moments  to  read  through  the  many  listed  events,  which  includes  the  upcoming  SOL  testing  schedule,  award  ceremonies,  Lield  trips,  etc.  so  that  you  can  mark  your  calendars  and  join  us!    Also,  as  we  prepare  for  the  SOL  tests  in  grades  3-­‐5,  please  be  sure  to  have  your  child  get  a  good  night’s  sleep  and  a  healthy  breakfast  so  that  he/she  is  attentive  and  best  prepared  for  these  assessments.We  hope  you  have  an  incredible  month  ahead,  spent  enjoying  the  beautiful  weather  with  your  families.    Thank  you  so  much  for  sharing  your  children  with  us!    It  is  truly  our  blessing  to  serve  the  Mill  Run  family!Warmly,John  CornelyPrincipal      

May/June At-A-GlanceAsian  Paci)ic  American  Heritage  Month,  Please  see  the  SOL  testing  schedule  on  page  2.  

May 1-6 : Teacher Appreciation WeekNational Physical Education and Sports Week

May 2 : 5th Grade Field Trip to Rust Watershed AdventureSOL BlitzMay 3 : 5th Grade D.A.R.E. Graduation 1:00 – 2:15 p.m.SOL BlitzMay 4 : Mt. Lion Pride Citizenship Breakfast @ 7:50 a.m. (by  invitation)May 5 : PTO Lunch for Mill Run Staff @ 11:00-1:15 p.m. 2nd Grade Economics Fair @ 8:30-10:00 a.m.May 6 : Rising Kindergarten ScreeningMay 8 : Mother’s DayFood Allergy Awareness WeekMay 9 : 5th Grade Field Trip to Rust Watershed AdventureSOL Blitz

June 6 : Field Day (rain date)20/20 Challenge Movie in gym @ 12:30 p.m.Final PTO Board Meeting June 9 : 5th grade Awards Ceremony @ 8:15 a.m.4th grade Awards Ceremony @10:00 a.m.5th Grade Promotion @ 6:00 p.m. – Congratulations 5th Graders!!!June 10 : Career Day (4th and 5th grades)3rd grade Awards Ceremony @ 8:15 a.m.2nd grade Awards Ceremony @ 10:30 a.m.1st grade Awards Ceremony @ 1:00 p.m. June 13 : PIE the PRINCIPALS EVENT to celebrate the 40 Book Challenge @ 8:15

June 14 : Last day of school!5th grade vs teachers kickball game @ 8:15 a.m.Class parties @ 1:00 p.m.5th graders parade around school @ 1:45 p.m.Farewell WAVE @ 2:35 p.m.

May 10 : Final Day of SOL Blitz @ 2:45-3:45 p.m.PTO Board Meeting in library @ 2:50 p.m.Substitute of the Year Recognition @ 6:30 p.m. (Admin. Bldg.)May 11 : National School Nurse Day – Hooray for Mrs. Ziegler!May 13 : AOL Annual Monster Help Day: Vol’ help with MRES grounds4th grade 20/20 Challenge forms due May 16 : Principal Appreciation Week5th Grade 20/20 Challenge forms dueMay 18 : 3rd Grade 20/20 Challenge forms due May 30 : Memorial Day – No SchoolJune 1 : Final Day of 4th Grade FUTURA June 2 : Final Day of 5th Grade FUTURA June 6 : Field Day (8:30 – 11:30)5th graders race teachers @ 8:15 a.m.

Congratulations to Mill Run’s APRIL 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.

SOL  Testing  Schedules!

3rd  Grade:• May  19th  and  20th:    Reading.    This  test  is  administered  over  two  days.• May  26th  and  27th:    Math.    This  test  is  administered  over  two  days.

4th  Grade:• May  16th:    Reading• May  23rd:    VA  Studies• June  2nd  and  3rd:    Math.    This  test  is  administered  over  two  days.

5th  Grade:  • May  17th  and  18th:    Reading.• May  24th  and  25th:    Science• May  31st  :    Math.    AM:  Johnston,  Posey,  Putnik,  Vinson  -­‐-­‐  PM:  Thomason,  Wolslayer,  Page• June  1st:    Math.    AM:  Johnston,  Posey,  Putnik,  Vinson  -­‐-­‐  PM:  Thomason,  Wolslayer,  Page

Make-­Up  Testing:• May  18th    -­‐-­‐  May  25th:    Make-­‐up  Testing• June  6th    -­‐-­‐  9th:    Make-­‐up  Testing

Diya  Ray

Evan  Aguirre

Alicia  Gonzales

Alyssa  Keltz

Sofia  Hjort

Cooper  Wells

Lucy  Tro@

Eileen  Edward

Juan  Pablo  Galan  Castro

Brendan  Heflin

Daniel  Sanchez

Julia  Punsalang

Ira  Jadhav

Maya  Andre@a

Brady  Luhring

Noah  Middleton

Joey  Hoban

Spurthi  Illipilla

Zavier  Painumkal

Jordan  Gaertner

Jenna  White

Abby  Shin

Tvisha  KarOk

Olivia  Kannan

Lauren  Vander  Hoek

Jaelen  Perez

Teague  Miller

Emily  Wechter

Sriya  Siddula

Luis  Collantes-­‐Gasco

Valerie  Gruen

Ava  Moore

Sarah  Goade

Keller  Bice

Jackson  Vincent

Imaan  Abbasi

Orion  Kilgannon

Jack  Feldman

Trent  Harris

Teddy  Molthen

Babur  Zikrullah

Bomi  Ayandipo

Sophie  Ermellini

LEAPWe would love to see you at our upcoming meeting:

May 11, 2016 – "LEAP Ahead" Town Hall make-up meeting

The 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.

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!

Mill Run Website:

http://www.lcps.org/millrun 

Loudoun County Public Schools:

http://www.lcps.org

Resources for Parents and Students on the Web

The Last PTO Meeting for the School Year!

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.

Thank you for a great year!

Counselor’s

Corner

The “Character Word” for the month of May is Cit izensh ip , the final word for the school year. Guidance lessons in the classroom will focus on group and individual responsibility for citizenship. Citizenship involves following the rules and doing their part to ensure their own safety and that of others. Please ask your children to tell you about what they learned in their guidance lesson.

Career Day will be held on Friday, June 10th (8:30-11:00). Parents please be watching Thursday folders for more information regarding an opportunity for you to come and present your career to our 4th and 5th gr. students. We will be in need of 14 presenters this year (7 for 4th gr. and 7 for 5th gr.).

The next Mountain Lion Pride Breakfast will be on Wednesday, May 4th 2016.

Parents, please be sure to have your children in bed on time (the earlier the better) during the SOL testing time. The extra sleep combined with a little daily exercise and a healthy breakfast will help your child to feel awake and energized during the testing.

Fifth Grade Transition Info: **The last day to sign up for Bridge to the Ridge is June 14th. This is for Eagle Ridge bound students only. Information will be sent home to Farmwell students regarding the Inspire Program. There is a cost associated with these programs, please let us know if we can assist with this in any way.**All 5th gr. Students will visit Eagle Ridge Middle School on Wednesday, June 8th. Students will be eating lunch at Eagle Ridge that day, please ensure that your child has money on their lunch account or packs a lunch. **Parents please remember that the last day to make changes to your child’s 6th gr. schedule is June 23rd. Please feel free to contact your grade-level counselor at any time with your questions or concerns so that we may discuss them with you. It is our pleasure to be able to provide support and information to the students and families of Mill Run.

Sara Millikin (K- 2)Michele Kovach (3-5)

Mill Run’s Garden - Volunteer!Parents, the gardens and trees that make our school campus at Mill Run so beautiful need your help this summer. Would your family be willing to sign up to help water for one week this summer? Come enjoy some family time outside a couple evenings this summer and help keep our gardens and trees thriving. Be on the lookout for the signup genius in the next newsletter or on the Mill Run website!!

Order Your School Supply Kits for the 2016-2017 School Year!

The Mill Run PTO has once again partnered with '1st Day School Supplies' for the 2016-2017 school year! Through 1st Day School Supplies, you will be able to order your student's 2016-2017 school supply kit(s) online and have it delivered to the classroom before the first day of school. Order by June 30, and your supply kit ships free to Mill Run. Note: Any orders placed after June 30 will be sent to your child's home and are subject to shipping charges. To order, go to www.1stdayschoolsupplies.com and enter in your zip code. Select 'Mill Run' from the list of available schools, and click the 'Supply Kit' button to display the available list of school supply kits by grade. Once you've made your selection, proceed to the checkout -- it's that easy! Be on the lookout for additional information on supply kit ordering in Thursday folders. We are excited to make this service available to our Mill Run families for the 2016-2017 school year!

Follow us on Facebook!

http://www.facebook.com/MillRunPTO

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 terriagrigg@gmail.com 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 MayPlease visit:

http://lcpshealthycafe.org/index.php?

Box Tops Breaking News!Thank you for sending in all of those box tops in the month of March! Here are the winning classrooms:

1st Place = McIntosh (258)2nd Place = Davies (247)3rd Place = Hoyler (124)

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 lizeagan@smartneighborhood.net 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!

Broadlands