Congratulations to the following classrooms, they won the School Spirit Challenge for the 1st quarter:

Kindergarten - Mrs. Gould First - Mrs. Ward Second - Mrs. Harris

Third - Mrs. BarthFourth – Ms. Glavan

Fifth - Tie Mrs. Sladky and Mrs. Morton

Millridge Memo December 1, 2015

Happy Holidays to everyone. Enjoy the Winter Break.

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DATES TO REMEMBER

Wednesday, Dec 2School Picture Retakes

5th grade Panoramic Picture

Thursday, Dec 3Winter Workshop

Preschool,Kindergarten & Grade 1

Friday, Dec 4Winter Workshop

Grades 2-5

Monday, Dec 7Pearl Harbor Remembrance

Day

Thursday, Dec 10D.A.R.E. Graduation

6:45 PM-gym

Tuesday, Dec 15Student Council Meeting

2:40 pmCandid Picture Day

Staff Group Picture 2:40

Friday, Dec. 18Toilet Training for

Preschoolers9:00-10:30 am

Tuesday, Dec 22Holiday Classroom Parties

End of First Semester

Winter Break Wednesday, Dec 23

ThroughTuesday, January 5

Wednesday, Jan 6Classes Resume

Wednesday, Jan 6PTG Meeting7 PM – libraryFriday, Jan 15

Preschool Peer Screening for 2016-2017

Monday, Jan 18Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

NO SCHOOL

WINTER WORKSHOPThis year PTG will return to their traditional Winter Workshop.  They are going to divide the activity into two days. Our community is very excited about this tradition returning. I know there will be some memorable crafts for our students to make for their families. Parents, if you are able to help, it would be greatly appreciated. You should have received an e-mail from your child’s teacher. Also, check the PTG website.

2014 Regional Garden Club Awards for Poems Students from grades Kdg. through 5th participated in October, 2014 in the Garden Club Contest, writing poems (“Good Stewards of Our Earth”) and creating posters (about Smokey Bear or Woodsey Owl). These students have received certificates of participation from the Garden Club. We had quite a few state awards; they received state certificates last year. Those placing first in the state advanced to the Central Atlantic Region. We have two winners!

Central Atlantic Regional Winners: (Poems written fall, 2014)Gia Iacovetta 1st place – Kdg., Mrs. Gilchrist, now 1st grade, Mrs. FerritoPedro Chiesa 1st place – 5th grade, Mrs. Morton, now at the Middle School

Gia and Pedro will receive a booklet anthology of all the Regional and

FundraiserThe PTG Fundraiser ends Monday, November 30. Turn in the top 2 copies of the order form, and keep the pink copy for your records.

Delivery will be by December 22.

REMINDERWednesday, Dec 2

School Picture Retakesand the

5th grade Panoramic Picture

Help Spread Holiday Cheer

Once again the Millridge/MCHI student council will be sponsoring a school-wide service project to help the residents of Front Steps Transitional Housing Inc. (THI), a shelter in Cuyahoga County that offers a safe and secure environment for homeless individuals and families. This year they are most in need of laundry detergent, body wash, and winter hats/gloves (any gender or age). The last day to send in items is Dec. 14th. See our website for more information. Any donations are appreciated.

Clothing Needed!Due to the colder, wet weather, children sometimes fall or slip outside and need a change of clothes. We are in need of clothing for our clinic emergency clothing box. If you have anything your child may have outgrown, (especially sweat suits sizes 3T-14 Girls/Boys), please send it to the school clinic.

Golden Lunch Box

Congratulations to the following classes for receiving the Golden Lunchbox:

11/6/2015 – 3rd Grade

11/13/2015 – 2nd Grade

11/20/2015 – 4th Grade

2014 Regional Garden Club Awards for Poems Students from grades Kdg. through 5th participated in October, 2014 in the Garden Club Contest, writing poems (“Good Stewards of Our Earth”) and creating posters (about Smokey Bear or Woodsey Owl). These students have received certificates of participation from the Garden Club. We had quite a few state awards; they received state certificates last year. Those placing first in the state advanced to the Central Atlantic Region. We have two winners!

Central Atlantic Regional Winners: (Poems written fall, 2014)Gia Iacovetta 1st place – Kdg., Mrs. Gilchrist, now 1st grade, Mrs. FerritoPedro Chiesa 1st place – 5th grade, Mrs. Morton, now at the Middle School

Gia and Pedro will receive a booklet anthology of all the Regional and

Toilet Training for PreschoolersFriday, December 18, 2015 – 9-10:30 AM

Learning Center

Presented by Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities Early Childhood Intervention Specialists, this workshop will focus on learning basic toilet training strategies as well as some specific suggestions for preschoolers with special needs. See flyer in Friday Folders. RSVP by completing the form or calling 440-995-7300.

Student of the Month – November 2015Congratulations to the following students for being selected as our November Students of the Month:

Kindergarten: Harley Agresta, Violet Beukemann, Louis Gelsimino, Max PeppersGrade 1: Lucy Berardinelli, Josiah Bihary, Connor Mize, Abby StifflerGrade 2: Kenzia Covington, Carly Grande, Austin Szafraniec, Sharnise WorthamsGrade 3: Taylor Arth, Sharmya Avery, Oliver Dalby, Gabriella Dilalla, Aaron MillerGrade 4: Ella Cortese, Felicity Engoglia, John Koshco, Angelina Melaragno, Chloe

WittinghamGrade 5: Nick Arrietta, Anthony Brack, Abhi Siri, Mohammad Zoriaz

All of these students will enjoy lunch with the principal and will receive a certificate.Look for their pictures in the main hallway.

Appropriate Winter Attire Please!It’s cold weather time again. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately to participate in outdoor recess (i.e., coat, hat, gloves, boots, snow pants, etc.). All students are expected to go outside when the temperature is above 20 degrees or the wind chill is above 10 degrees. If a child is not dressed appropriately for the weather, staff reserves the right to have student (s) remain in the building during recess time. Generally, if a child is able to ride the bus and attend school, he or she should also be able to go outside at recess. The only exceptions are: a physician’s written request, a written parent request for the day the child returns to school following an illness, or a request by the teacher or Principal.

Ohio Chapter of Alexander Graham Bell Association - Check out this website! There is a link on the Millridge Hearing Impaired webpage (bottom right). There are many resources for parents and children as well as the ability to connect with social media. We are really excited about this resource and we think you might find something for YOU.