Mill A School Stone Soup Gathering
On Wednesday, November 23rd, MAS (K-8) students are bringing ingredients to make Stone Soup for lunch. Each class will participate in prepping the vegetables, Ms. Naomi will cook the soup, and students will all gather together for a time of story-telling and lunch in the gymnasium.
Vegetable and ingredient requests have gone home with each student.
If you have questions about this festive event, contact Erika Almskaar at erika.almskaar@millasd.org.
You are invited to the MASD Winter Concert at 6:30 pm on Friday, December 16th .
*Student performances, cookies , cocoa and a visit with Santa!
In recognition of Veteran's Day Mill A School District is CLOSED Friday, November 11.
Upcoming school days off:
November 11th - NO SCHOOL - Veteran’s Day
November 24th & 25th - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
December 21-January 3rd - NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
Winter weather is coming! Notifications about delays or closures will be sent as push notifications through the MASD mobile app.
When road conditions justify a late start:
> Only 1 bus run (schedule attached and on website)
> All classes start at 9:35am
> No breakfast served
We hope you all had a great Halloween!
Holidays at Mill A School District
Watch for these fun events and projects:
*Decorate the school: MAS & PCIA, 2:45 pm, Monday, Nov. 28th
*Craft Day - MAS - date tbd
*Winter Concert - MAS & PCIA - date tbd
*Stocking Project - MAS & PCIA - date tbd
*Prepare for MAS Holiday Party - 2:45 pm, Monday, Dec. 19th
*Holiday Parties - MAS & PCIA, Tuesday, Dec. 20th
*Un-decorate the school - MAS & PCIA, 2:45 pm, Tuesday, Dec. 20th
Some dates are still to be determined, volunteers and supplies will likely be needed. Watch your email and the app for more information.
Cold Weather
Cold weather is here! Please make sure your student is dressed warmly for the weather. Recess will still be outside unless temperatures are too low.
School Closures
The school app will be used to notify you of weather related school closures and delays. In the event of a late start, MAS and PCIA will begin school at 9:35 a.m. and breakfast will not be served.
Thank you for coming to the 8th Mill A PTO Fall Festival!
Because of your support, we raised over $8,500!
Thank you for all the ways you supported this event! Mill A PTO couldn’t have done it without your help and contributions!
Mill A School Paw Box
Staff and students are invited to help fill our Paw Box!
If you notice one of our Bobcats showing awesome Bobcat Behavior, grab a paw, fill it out and put it in the “Paw Box”. Submissions will be read at MAS morning meetings.
MAS (K-5)Field Trip to Oregon Children's Theater.
On Tuesday, November 8, Mrs. Durham's and Miss Erika's classes will be going to the Oregon Children's Theater performance of Dogman the Musical. We will celebrate the heroes around us as we watch a dog cop and his feline sidekick fighting evil villains. End of day bus drop-off times will be close to normal, but won't be back to the school until 3:00.
Please help your students remember to wear their blue or gold Bobcat T-shirt.
Reminder of Early Release schedule for the week of 10/31-11/4 for Parent-Teacher Conferences
Calendar updates:
No School on Friday, October 28th due to Teacher In-service day.
Enjoy the long weekend!
Conference week is here! We look forward to connecting with all of our Bobcat families! For the whole week (Monday, October 31st - Friday, November 4th) school will be dismissed at 12:35 pm.
Bobcat friends and families, you are invited to join us for our Halloween parade in the gymnasium at 8 AM on Monday, October 31st.
Students should wear their costumes to school, the parade will begin shortly after our morning meeting.
Students will also have an opportunity to trick-or-treat around the school later in the day. If you are able to donate candy and/or small toys, we would greatly appreciate it!
*This is an early release day, school will be dismissed at 12:35 pm.
Look at this pumpkin donation that recently came in for Fall Festival!
Be sure to check in with Mill A PTO to see how you can help make this a fun and successful night for our students. Fall Festival is on Saturday, October 22nd.
Clothes Closet Donation Requests:
- Stretchy pants for students in grades K-5
- Socks, mittens & hats for students in grades K-5
PICTURE RETAKES:
MAS & PCIA picture retakes are Friday (9/30) morning. If you need an extra photo packet call the school office (509-538-2522) or email Ms. Lisa (lisa.oneal@millasd.org).
P.E. Shoes
All MAS students need to have clean PE shoes to keep at school. We have some extra shoes. See Mrs. Duffus if you would like to look through the shoe donation bin.
MAS PE classes are on Mondays, Your student(s) might want to dress in comfortable clothing for PE on those days.
Working with pattern blocks in Ms. Erika's K-2 class.
Bobcat Birthdays
We celebrate Bobcat birthdays as a whole school at the morning meeting by singing Happy Birthday, and students can pick a small birthday gift from the birthday bucket provided by Mill A PTO. Birthdays can also be celebrated in the classroom; please make this arrangement with your student’s classroom teacher.
