Nov 14 Picture Retakes

Nov 17 McCulture NightPTO General Meeting

Nov 22 to 24Thanksgiving Break

Dec 1 to 16Mitten/Hat/Coat Tree Donation Drive

Dec 1 PBIS Final FridayFather Daughter DanceDine to Donate – Greenies

Dec 5 McFamily Night OutCastle Skateland 6pm

Dec 9 McFamily Night OutCyclones Game

Dec 13 McFamily Night OutMarco's Pizza

Dec 15 All School Sing 1:45pm

Dec 20 End of 2nd QuarterClassroom Holiday Parties

Dec 21 to Jan 2Holiday Break

Jan 3 Classes Resume

Jan 8 to 19Friends of the Library Drive

Jan 15 No SchoolMartin Luther King, Jr Day

November 10, 2017

Cyclones TicketsSee Pg 3

McCormick PTOwww.mccormickpto.com

Inside this Issue:McCamily Fun Events p2Cyclones Tickets p4Spirit Wear p6

McCormick Elementarywww.milfordschools.org/mccormick-elementary/

From the DistrictThree Milford Board Members ElectedMilford School District voters elected Chris Hamm, Andrea Brady, and Dave Yockey to the Milford Board of Education. Chris Hamm will be serving his first term as a Board Member and will be replacing Gary Knepp who chose not to run for re-election. Both Mrs. Brady and Mr. Yockey are seasoned Board members. Andrea Brady has served on the Board since 2010 and Dave Yockey since 2002.

The newly-elected Board members will be sworn in at the organizational meeting in January 2018 and will serve four-year terms. Currently, regular Board meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month with the location rotated so that each school hosts at least one meeting. Meeting dates, locations, agendas, and minutes are posted on www.milfordschools.org.

From Mr BakerThis Saturday is Veterans’ Day. Each year McCormick Elementary recognizes the sacrifice, commitment and bravery of the men and women who serve in our military past. Earlier this month your generosity provided items to pack thirty-three care packages being sent to our troops overseas. These were presented to the Yellow Ribbon Support Group at school board meeting.

Mrs. Grady and our students have been working diligently these first weeks to prepare a patriotic musical tribute to our Veteran’s. Today that program was presented to the school and honored guests. We recognized the service of more than 60 veterans, including six McCormick Elementary alumni who are currently on active duty. We are proud of these former students and appreciate their service. On Election Day this week, Milford teachers took part in a day long series of professional learning opportunities intended to improve our craft and strengthen student learning. Topics ranged from differentiation of instruction to growth mindset theory. Activities included professional reading, lectures, interactive digital research, and a special "break out" session designed by sixth grade teacher, Jason Jacobs. It made for a special day that turned our teachers into the students.

Have a wonderful weekend!Mr. Baker

From Mrs. GeisLooking for a way to earn some service hours for scouts or other organizations? McCormick has been graciously awarded with donated mulch from Davey Tree courtesy of Joshua Bearman. Feeling motivated to get a workout in and earn some service hours? We need help to put mulch on the school Fitness Trail. We are putting together a workday in the near future. If you can help for an hour or two that would be wonderful! Feel free to contact me geis_c@milfordschools.org if interested.

McCormick Elementary is partnering with Marco's pizza, on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, Marco's will be giving back 20% of their profits to McCormick. Be sure to tell them you are with McCormick when ordering. Please consider ordering and support McCormick PTO! The next date will be Wednesday, December 13th. The class with the most orders wins a pizza party.

Box Tops for Education coupons are collected by the 6th grade class throughout the year. Just clip and send them in to school with your student! But please check the expiration date! Twice a year McCormick receives a check for the submitted Box Tops which benefits the students and the school community. Monies are used to purchase large items for the building, or activities that are not in the budget. It represents a gift from the 6th grade class.

Exciting News! We are taking advantage of the Amazon Smile program! McCormick Elementary PTO receives a percentage of everything we buy on the AmazonSmile Website!

How do you shop at AmazonSmile?To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com from the web browser on your computer or mobile device. You may also want to add a bookmark to smile.amazon.com to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile.

It is easy to sign up and easy to support McCormick Elementary PTO! Thank you for your continued support for McCormick Elementary PTO!

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McCormick Elementary PTO is partnering with Christian Brothers Automotive, the automotive business next to Walgreens. Even better, McCormick Elementary PTO will receive 5% back! Christian Brothers offers a variety of services, including the following:

●Complete auto repair●Free local shuttle service●Free courtesy inspection●Service on all makes and models

●ASE Certified technicians●2 year /24,000 mile warranty●Locally owned and operated

Fall Soup & Salad Luncheon for McCormick Staff

The PTO Staff Recognition Committee will be hosting a Fall Luncheon for our faculty and staff on Wednesday, November 15th. If you can help by donating an item, please click HERE for the sign-up genius link.

Volunteers needed for the Father-Daughter Dance. If you can help, please click HERE for the sign-up genius link.

McCormick Matters Newsletter - If you have news you would like to share in the McCormick Matters Newsletter submit your information to Alicia Neal – mccormickelemnewsletter@gmail.com