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WEEKLY UPDATE 12/4 - 12/8:

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FLYERS and More info about this week can be found on our "WHAT'S HAPPENING NOW" page!!

Take time today to mark your student's items with their first and last name. This will help us reduce the number of lost items and keep our lost and found manageable. Thank you!!

JOIN OUR MILAM PTA - www.joinpta.org (The class with the most parent participation will have a chance to win a pizza party)!!

GT TESTING WILL TAKE PLACE THIS WEEK FOR ALL Kindergarten, Third Grade, and 5th Grade students. Students who have previously applied/requested to be tested for GT will test this week too. Please contact your student's teacher or Dr. Ferrini for more info!!

Monday 12/4 - 7 Mindsets Topic of the Week is "Treat Yourself". First Priority Club Meeting today from 4:15pm - 5:00pm (Only students with waivers signed and turned in may attend). We will have Lunch Reservations and Lunch Drop-Offs this week. Please call our front office M-Th to make a reservation. Winter Concert Rehearsals for selected students during Magnet Hour today. DRESS UP DAY - Wear Flannel!! See flyer on the What's Happening Now page for more info!! Purchase Christmas Grams using this link - see flyer with more info on the What's Happening Now Page. We will also have PTA Reps in the foyer of Milam during arrival today!!

Tuesday 12/5 - Winter Concert Rehearsals for selected students during Magnet Hour today. Virtual Choice School Parent Orientation today at 10AM for NEW applicants seeking to attend Milam - Link to attend will be posted on Dojo and Social Media soon!! DRESS UP DAY - Wear a Holiday Hat! See flyer on the What's Happening Now page for more info!! Purchase Christmas Grams using this link - see flyer with more info on the What's Happening Now Page. We will also have PTA Reps in the foyer of Milam during arrival today!!

Wednesday 12/6 - Winter Concert during Magnet Hour for Staff and Students and Public Performance at 6pm today. See the "What's Happening Now" page for flyer. DRESS UP DAY - Wear a Nice Outfit today!! See flyer on the What's Happening Now page for more info!! Purchase Christmas Grams using this link - see flyer with more info on the What's Happening Now Page. We will also have PTA Reps in the foyer of Milam during arrival today!!

Thursday 12/7 - Choice School Parent Orientation today at 3PM for NEW applicants seeking to attend Milam - Link to attend will be posted on Dojo and Social Media soon!! CHOICE SCHOOL EXPO tonight at NTO from 5:15pm - 8:00pm. DRESS UP DAY - Wear Red and White today!! Today is also the 80th day of school if you would like to dress like we're in th 80's. See flyer on the What's Happening Now page for more info!! Purchase Christmas Grams using this link - see flyer with more info on the What's Happening Now Page

Friday 12/8- 5th Grade ONLY - Cookies and Carols Field Trip (We just received an invite to attend this weekend - please contact your teacher for more info). Lunch Reservations and Lunch Drop-Offs will take place today. Wear your HOUSE COLORS and a Hat Today!! WINNER OF THE CRIME STOPPERS FUND RAISER WILL RECEIVE A PIZZA PARTY FOR THEIR CLASS TODAY!! Choice School Parent Orientation today at 10AM for NEW applicants seeking to attend Milam - Link to attend will be posted on Dojo and Social Media soon!! Middle of the Year Award Virtual Presentations and Certificates will be sent home next week!! DRESS UP DAY - Wear Jeans and a Holiday Tee today!! See flyer on the What's Happening Now page for more info!! Purchase Christmas Grams using this link - see flyer with more info on the What's Happening Now Page

HOMEWORK - We want our students using their book, Kindle, or an online platform to read at least 10 - 15 minutes every night and working in their math platform to complete two lessons a week. K-2 are using Math Academy and 3-5th are using iReady now. We are no longer using Imagine Math in ECISD until students reach 6th grade. Feel free to reward your students with Prodigy Math - it's a free online math program that is great for our scholars too. Check out this presentation to learn more about how to work with your students at home on reading and math - click here!!

*Parents...take a few minutes to watch this video!! We must team up to help our students succeed, and making sure our scholars get enough sleep is very important for their well-being and academic performance/growth. 

*Parents...take a few minutes to watch this video!! We must team up to help our students succeed, and making sure our scholars have routines and consitancy is very important for their well-being and academic performance/growth. 

Please use Calendars and the Upcoming Events section below to plan ahead...

UPCOMING EVENTS LIST:

**Please see the list below for additional upcoming events...

November


11/30 Picnic and Playtime at the Playground - see flyer on the What's Happening Now page for more info!!


December


12/1 Fine Arts Tour - Mrs. Zimmer has contacted families involved with more info. 

12/4 ECISD GT Testing  - Teachers have contacted families testing with more info, and Winter Concert Rehearsals. Wear Flannel Day.

12/5 ECISD GT Testing  - Teachers have contacted families testing with more info, and Winter Concert Rehearsals - Holiday Hat Day.

12/6 ECISD GT Testing, Winter Concert for students/staff, and Winter Concert for the public at 6pm (Milam Gym) - Wear a Nice Holiday Outfit.

12/7 ECISD GT Testing  - Teachers have contacted families testing with more info. Wear Red and White Day. 

12/8 ECISD GT Testing  - Teachers have contacted families testing with more info, and COOKIES and CAROLS field trip 5th Grade ONLY - Holiday Tee Day.

12/11 ECISD GT Testing  - Teachers have contacted families testing with more info. Wear Jingle Bells Day. 

12/12 ECISD GT Testing  - Teachers have contacted families testing with more info, and Picture Re-Takes Day!! Wear Christmas Socks Day. 

12/13 ECISD GT Testing  - Teachers have contacted families testing with more info, and 5th Grade Fine Arts for Kids Field Trip. Dress Like a Present Day. 

12/13 5th Grade Human Growth and Development Lessons - Mrs. Crouch will be in touch on Class Dojo with more info. 

12/14 ECISD GT Testing  - Teachers have contacted families testing with more info, and PRE-K CHRISTMAS PARTY. Wear Grinch Attire/Colors Day. 

12/15 ECISD GT Testing, Student of the Month Luncheon, House Party, Teacher and Staff of the Month Announced. Ugly Sweater Day. 

12/18 2nd Nine Week - Public Magnet Show-Off at 6pm!! We will send out more info on Class Dojo with info about Magnet Classes Participating. Twin Day.

12/19 POLAR EXPRESS DAY!! STUDENTS - You don't want to miss this SPECIAL event!! Wear PJ's today.  Magnet Show Off for Students!! 

12/20 - 1/3 HOLIDAY!! 




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