Have a Wonderful Winter Break!
It has been quite a year so far! Thanks to all our families for allowing us to spend time with your children. We are lucky to have families who support our school and an amazing PTO that supports our students, families and staff. It has been so great to see all the students out in the snow. It's like this huge new toy fell from the sky and there was enough for every single kid! They're working together to build things, getting creative, laughing and busy the entire recess. I hope you have just the break you need - quiet and peaceful or all out winter fun. Enjoy!
FOOD DRIVE ENDS TOMORROW!
We need 1,000 more pounds by 10 am to reach our goal!
- Non-perishable foods only (canned, boxed or bagged food).
- Drop off in the morning at the front or back of the school.
- Our goal is 2,300 pounds.
- The Elks Lodge will deliver over 200 baskets of food to families from La Pine to Madras. Additionally, baskets will go to seniors and families of those in the military.
Lost and Found Will Be Out Front Wed - Fri This Week
Anything not "found" will be donated over the winter break.
Important Dates
- December 7 - 15: 12th Annual Miller Food Drive
- December 20 - 31: Winter Break
- Back to school January 3
Yearbooks On Sale In January
Details to come.
School Weather Delays and Closures
- When the weather and roads are bad, the school buses may be running late. If there is a closure or a late start, information will be announced through the following communication methods, no later than 5:30 a.m.
- School schedule changes and emergency plans will be posted as soon as possible on the Bend-La Pine website at www.bend.k12.or.us.
- Messages will also be recorded on the dedicated snow line at 541-323-SNOW (541-323-7669). For Spanish, call 541-355-0044.
- Go to http://connect.bend.k12.or.us to sign up to have a text sent to your phone. (Please note that depending on your cell phone plan, standard text messaging fees may apply)
- Local area radio and television stations will announce the current status. Plans will be updated if conditions change.
- Please note that no announcement means normal operation.
Cold Weather is Here!
- Students should wear or bring a coat, hat and gloves on cold days.
- We go outside for recess if it is 20 degrees or warmer.
- We also allow students to play in the snow as long as they have snow boots, snow pants and a snow jacket.
- PLEASE PUT YOUR CHILD'S NAME ON ALL CLOTHING! We will get missing items back to students when we find a name on them.
- If you could use some help getting winter wear for your child, please contact our FAN advocate, Heidi Odman by calling 541-355-5682 or texting 541-728-2084.
Winter Holiday Vacations
It is best for students to be in class every day! However, if you are planning to miss school days for an extended vacation, please let us know so we can enter the information into our attendance program. It really helps to know ahead of time. Thank you.
Picking Up Your Child Early?
No need to let us know ahead of time. Please just call the office when you are on your way to pick up your child and we will ask the teacher to send your child to the office. You will need to come into the office to sign your child out. Thanks for your help with this.
If You Are Reporting a Sick Child
To help with illness tracking in our school, please include your child's symptoms when reporting the absence.
TREX Plastic Recycling
Please help us recycle the plastics we use instead of putting them in the landfill after a single use. Look for the big white bins out front. This will go on all year.
Family Access Network (FAN)
Family Access Network (FAN) provides an advocate at Miller to help families access services that improve children's lives. You are welcome to contact our advocate, Heidi Odman, by calling 541-355-5682 or texting 541-728-2084.
School Contact Information
Miller Office: 541-355-2500
Miller Facebook Page: http://www.bend.k12.or.us/miller
Miller Fax: 541-355-2510
District Bus Garage: 541-355-5700
Report An Absence: 541-355-2500 or email: miller-attendance@bend.k12.or.us prior to 9:00 am. Please include in your message or email the student name, teacher and reason for absence (for example: sick or vacation).
LAST CALL TO TURN IN MOTM FORMS!
BOOK FAIR SUMMARY
Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this year's book fair successful! The final sales count from the Book Fair was $11,758 which earned $5,364 in Scholastic Dollars for Miller. We are donating $600 Scholastic Dollars to Bear Creek Elementary School. What a great way to share the gift of reading!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to support Miller Green Team and Random Acts of Kindness groups. They primarily need help with t-shirt printing/ordering, but they may need help with some other items as well. Please email Mara Richardson about Green Team support and Stephanie Rodgers to support the RAKtivists.
THANK YOU AGAIN! The Miller PTO 2021-2022 Annual Giving Campaign reached its fundraising goal. We will be able to support school plans to build an outdoor classroom on the primary side of school in addition to the other PTO supported programs. A list of donors at the sponsorship levels since the Nov. 9th newsletter follows.
PLATINUM SPONSORS ($1,000 AND ABOVE)
The Barkow Family
The Doolittle Family
Bob and Carolyn Dietz
Warren and La Juana West
GOLD SPONSORS ($500 - $999)
The Johnson Family
Match Design Interiors
Benge Family Foundation
SILVER SPONSORS ($250 - $499)
The VanDomelen Family
The Cunningham Family
The Powell Family
The Kriplen Family
The Green Family
The Yasbek Family
BRONZE SPONSORS ($100 - $249)
Jennifer Acorn Design, Research, Arts
The Krupp Family
The Hunt Family
The King Family
The Yamasaki Family
The Aunchman Family
The Keever Family
The Thompson Family
The Dibble Family
The Clover Family
The Tompkins Family
The Karnopp Family
Although our goal has been reached, donations continue to be accepted throughout the year. If you are able, please donate to the Annual Giving Campaign through our PayPal link or by sending a check to Miller Elementary PTO, 300 NW Crosby Dr., Bend OR 97703. Also, check with your employer to see if they have a matching gift program. Your generosity makes our programs possible!
Great news! You can now support William E Miller Elementary PTO in the Amazon shopping app on iOS and Android mobile phones! Simply follow these instructions to turn on AmazonSmile and start generating donations.
- Open the Amazon Shopping app on your device
- Go into the main menu of the Amazon Shopping app and tap into 'Settings'
- Tap 'AmazonSmile' and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process
- Select William E Miller Elementary PTO as your charity
Please continue scanning your receipts with the new BoxTops app. Go to http://www.btfe.com and sign up to support Miller (zip code 97701). The new app is available for your phone, making it even easier for you to help Miller earn money. Check out the website to read more and find out how to help.