Students across Elm Drive celebrated Principals Day with Mrs. O’Connell, showing their love, admiration, and Blazer pride. They made her cards and books to show their appreciation for all she does for them each and every day.  

Our Pre-K students enjoyed spending time appreciating police officers, connecting this special visit with their math unit. 

Kindergarten students experienced their first character study, appreciating the work of famous author, Mo Willems. After reading the whole collection of Piggie and Elephant books, students wrote about their favorite book, as part of their opinion writing unit. Our youngest writers were very excited about this project and enjoyed sharing their opinions with everyone.  

Students in Pre-K through 2nd grade experienced an amazing adventure right at school with our portable, inflatable planetarium thanks to the generosity of the Millbrook PTO! Students stepped inside a magical dome filled with twinkling stars and were guided by an expert navigator through the night sky exactly as it appears today. They took exciting "flights" to explore each planet in the solar system, learned about the stories of Greek mythology hidden among the stars, and saw how the sky changes with the seasons and around the world. It was a fun and unforgettable way for young explorers to discover the wonders of space! 

A big thank you to the Elm Drive PTO for organizing the Scholastic Book Fair! Our students had a wonderful time exploring the wide variety of books and discovering new stories to enjoy. Their excitement and smiles as they picked out their favorite books truly made the event special. We deeply appreciate all the hard work and dedication the PTO put into making this event possible—it’s a fantastic way to inspire a love of reading in our school community! 

Let’s get outside and play! June is Great Outdoors Month, a time to enjoy nature, get moving, and have fun in the sunshine. Spending time outside helps our bodies and brains stay healthy and happy.

Here are a few fun ideas to try with your family:

• Go on a 🌿 Nature Walk and look for birds, bugs, or cool rocks

• Have a 🧺 Picnic  in your backyard or at the park

• Draw with 🎨 Chalk on the sidewalk

• Play a game🏃‍♂️ like Tag, Hopscotch, or Hide-and-Seek

• Look at the Clouds ☁️  and make up stories about the shapes you see

Whatever you do, take time to enjoy the fresh air and have some screen-free fun!

As we begin the search for a new Supervisor of PPS, our team remains committed to providing consistent support and communication. If you have any questions during this transition, please reach out to us at pps@millbrookcsd.org, and a member of our team will be happy to assist you.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support.