Monday August 29

C

Tuesday August 30

D

Wednesday August 31

E

Thursday September 1

A

Friday September 2

B

6:30 PM Back-To-School Open

House

Monday September 5

Tuesday September 6

C

Wednesday September 7

D

Thursday September 8

E

Friday September 9

A

Labor Day – No

School

PTO Executive Board 5:15 PM – MB Library

PTO General Meeting 6:30 PM – MB Library

The Language Project (Spanish Club) meets

after school today.

Date: August 26, 2016 The Millbrooke Community Newsletter Volume 3, Issue 3

Front Office Staff Stephanie Dancso Principal

Pam Baum Administrative Assistant

Pat Wagner Receptionist/Lunch Coordinator

Kristin Peterson Nurse 913-780-7566

Stacy Miller Counselor 780-7560

Some Changes in Specials for 2016-2017 The Olathe School District has made a change that you will see in your child’s weekly schedule for the 2016-17 school year. Last school year, during specials time (art, music, PE, etc.), the specials rotation included a designated time for guidance lessons. For this year, guidance lessons will be incorporated as part of the school day every other week, but it will no longer be a part of the specials rotation. Instead, students will receive additional time dedicated to technology. This will increase formal technology instruction from 30 minutes to 60 minutes per week. We are excited for this change because it will allow increased access to technology, additional learning opportunities about digital citizenship, and will allow us to implement curriculum related to coding.

Social Media - Twitter: #TeamMillbrooke Millbrooke Website and Current Calendar http://schools.olatheschools.com/buildings/ millbrooke/ District Calendar https://www.olatheschools.com/aboutus/calendars/district-calendars

Watch Dog Program Dads and grandfathers may sign up for dates at enrollment, Sneak-a-Peek, Back-to-School Night or by contacting the office at 780-7560. We will hold a Watch Dog Evening presentation for new Millbrooke dads or any dad who would like to come on Tuesday, September 13th at 6:30 PM.

Back-to-School Open House Tuesday, August 30th

6:30-8:00 PM

6:30-6:55 – Parent Session in the Gym Parents will hear updates from PTO, meet staff and

learn about the focus for Millbrooke this year.

7:05-7:30 – Session 1 (in classrooms) 7:35-8:00 – Session 2 (in classrooms)

We will have two sessions for parents with multiple children.

Session 2 is a repeat of session 1

Spanish Club will begin on Thursday, September 8th after school.

Please see the attached flyers for more detailed information regarding this program offered at

Millbrooke Elementary School.

Student Council Planning Dates Spirit Days for first semester: 9/14 Team Day (wear sport jerseys) 10/11 PJ Day 11/22 Super Hero Day 12/20 Holiday Madness (wear holiday gear or MB shirt) Gum Days Student Council’s two fundraisers this are gum days and Box Tops for Education. 9/29, 11/18, 2/24, 5/5 Community Service Project: 11/7-11/11 Johnson County Christmas Bureau food drive 12/5-12/9 Pennies for Shoes Max Serve Day: April 21st Pastries for Parents: May 5th

Millbrooke Site Council Seeks New Members The Millbrooke Site Council would like to add 5 new members to our roster. Our discussions are about Millbrooke and what we do to support our students. We also meet with Prairie Trail Middle School and the other feeder elementary schools to learn about the transition of students to the middle level. There are two district meetings in which you will hear interim Superintendent Dr. Pat All talk about the process of finding a new superintendent. The meeting dates this year are: September 20 at 6:30 PM in the Millbrooke library September 27 at 6:00 PM PRT Feeder Schools @ OEHS 7:00 PM District Site Council @ OEHS February 28 at 6:30 PM in the Millbrooke library March 28 at 7:00 PM District Site Council @ ONWHS Please let Stephanie Dancso know if you are interested.

Notes from the Nurse

On September 15th, Hearing Screenings will be performed in grades PK, K, 1, 2, and 5, and students new to Olathe or with IEP’s in grades 3 and 4. Parents will be contacted of students who do not pass the screening. Please feel free to contact Nurse Kristin with any questions. Please consider keeping a change of clothes in the bottom of your student’s backpack no matter their age. Wet playgrounds, milk spills, and other accidents can occur during the school day and having your child’s own clothing ensures that they have clothes that fit. This is all in hopes to keep your child comfortable and you at work! Nurse Kristin is looking for several volunteers to help with Hearing Screenings on September 15th from 8:45 to 11:45. Please e-mail her at kpetersonmb@olatheschools.org if you are available to help during that time.

Lunch Menu Change for Monday, August 29th

The district be serving Yogurt and Mini-Blueberry Waffles instead of Mini Pancakes

Notification Statement of Non-discrimination: The Olathe Public Schools prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion or disability in its programs, activities or employment, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups to its facilities as required by: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other relevant state and federal laws. Inquiries regarding compliance with applicable civil rights statutes related to ethnicity, gender, age discrimination or equal access may be directed to Staff Counsel, 14160 Black Bob Road, Olathe, KS 66063-2000; phone 913-780-7000. All inquiries regarding compliance with applicable statutes regarding Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act may be directed to the Assistant Superintendent General Administration, 14160 Black Bob Rd. Olathe, KS 66063-2000, phone (913) 780-7000. Interested persons including those with impaired vision or hearing can also obtain information as to the existence and location of services, activities and facilities that are accessible to and usable by disabled persons by calling the Assistant Superintendent General Administration. (04/13)