Miller Elementary

News From The Den

December 3, 2024

Contact Information

Principal - [email protected] or 541-355-2502

Assistant Principal - [email protected] or 541-355-2506

Office Manager - [email protected] or 541-355-2501

Secretary - [email protected] or 541-355-2500

School Nurse - [email protected] or 541-355-2507

Librarian - [email protected]

Miller Elementary Community Service Project for December will be…The Famous Bend Elks Lodge Food Drive, NOW - December 13!

• Please bring in non-perishable food! Nothing that can spoil.
• Please no glass containers.
• Students will take the non-perishable items to their wing or you can bring items to the front office and we will move them to the wing.
• Miller Raktivisits will gather the food and keep track of what we have collected.
• The food will be delivered to families in Deschutes County by volunteers from the Elks Lodge.

Our goal is 6 pounds per student or 3,000 pounds in all.

We’ve done it before and we can do it again!

Let’s go Mountain Lions!

Important Dates

• Dec 23 thru Jan 3, Winter Break
• Jan 20 - MLK Day
• Jan 31 - Report Card Prep
• Feb 17 - Presidents' Day
• Mar 24 thru 28 - Spring Break

Things to know

Reporting an Absence

PRIOR TO 9 AM, please report an absence by calling 541-355-2500 or emailing [email protected]. Please include in your message or email: student name, teacher name and reason for absence (for example: sick or vacation).

Lost & Found

It's never too late to put your student's name on coats, lunch boxes, sweatshirts, etc!

Annual Notice for Oregon’s Statewide Summative Assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics

• Click here for more information.
• Talk with Mr. Craft, 541-355-2506, if you have questions or would like to opt out your child from this testing.

From Ms. Home in the Library:

OBOB Families: Please make sure you are signed up to receive updates regarding all things OBOB. https://app.seesaw.me/s/395-945-415. FYI, there haven't been any recent updates. Next one, coming soon!

SORA: Sora is our online reading catalog and it's an incredible tool for our readers. You can put the Sora app on your home devices; however, you have to set up a time to talk with me on the phone, or come by school. We have to use your phone for verification, etc. Reach out if this would be helpful for you to have Sora at home, on vacations, etc. There are lots of audio books too! And magazines! (sorrapp.com)

PARENT BOOK CLUB: Our next read will be Midnight in Chernobyl: The Story of the World's Greatest Disaster by Adam Higginbotham. Here is a review: "Midnight in Chernobyl is a masterpiece. An urgent tale of a lost empire, the USSR, it takes us into the world that was Chernobyl. The author's prose is perfect as he brings us with him to the Ukraine, back to Moscow, and through time." Please grab a copy and meet on Thursday January 16 for dine/drinks/discussion at Pacific Pizza and Brew at 5:30.

PTO Information

• Sip, Craft, and Celebrate: Wreath Making with Miller PTO!

Join the Miller PTO THIS WEDNESDAY for wreath making, festive drinks, and holiday cheer! Create a beautiful wreath with step-by-step guidance, enjoy cocktails or mocktails, and get into the holiday spirit. All materials provided—just bring your holiday cheer

Details:
When: Wednesday, December 4th, from 4–6 PM
Where: Aspen Hall
Cost: $40

Register here: https://www.millerpto.org/home

• Let’s Talk About It: A Free Parenting Workshop on Child Development

We’re kicking off our Parent Education series with a special 2-hour presentation from Kid's Center called Let’s Talk About It. This session covers child development (ages 0-17), focusing on social, physical, and emotional growth, including body awareness, neurotypical development, and identifying challenging behaviors. Participants will practice calm, effective responses to real-life scenarios, with a Q&A session to address your specific questions (submit during registration).

Date: December 12th from 6-8pm

Where: TBD, either the Miller Library or gymnasium

Register here: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/LrBBpA?vid=194bub

This Parent Education presentation is complementary to parents and caregivers.

• Revitalize your health with a cold plunge and wood-fired sauna at River Bend Park!

Details:
There are 3 spots left!
Cost: $35
Where: River Bend Park @ Gather Sauna (Deschutes River)
When: Friday, Dec 20th, 9:30–10:40 AM (Arrive by 9:20 AM)

What’s Included:
•Hosted by Becky Nickerson and Gather Sauna guide

• Private, sanitized hot room & scented sauna steam

• Cold plunge cycles in the Deschutes River

• Outdoor lounge & herbal-infused water

Please wear a swimsuit underneath cozy clothing and bring a towel.

To reserve your spot, sign up here: https://www.millerpto.org/home—limited availability!

• Enhance every student’s experience at Miller Elementary!

We are so grateful for the incredible success of our annual giving campaign so far—thanks to your generosity, we’re making a real impact on our school’s activities, teachers, and students. But there’s still plenty of opportunity to continue supporting these vital programs.

What better time than now to make your end-of-year, tax-deductible donation?

Do you work for a company that supports local schools? Corporate giving plays a crucial role in helping us reach our goals.

Please click here to donate today. https://www.millerpto.org/fundraising

Your contribution truly makes a difference, and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

• Give Back While You Shop: Minted Discount for Miller PTO!

It’s Giving Tuesday! For the next 48 hours, you can enjoy 25% off all Minted cards and gifts using the code FUNDRAISEWEMILLER. Minted will donate 15% of each purchase back to Miller Elementary School.

Feel free to share this with friends and family—everyone is welcome to participate and help support our school!

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