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Dear Millbrook Families...
Dear Millbrook Families...
November 2026
We are thankful! As we prepare to take a short break from school for Thanksgiving, we want to express our gratitude for everyone who assists our students with coming to school every day, on time, and ready to learn. We thank:
• Our students for making daily attendance a priority since they know the habit of attendance will help them do well in the classroom and eventually in a job.
• Our families for supporting students by partnering with the school.
• Our wonderful teachers who pour their energy into making each classroom an exciting place for exploration and knowledge so children do not want to miss out on learning.
• Our support staff who provide the extra hands and attention our children need to develop their social-emotional skills and adaptive behavior.
We appreciate each one of you so much. We look forward to seeing you after the Thanksgiving holiday. As a reminder, school is closed on 11/26/25 and reopens on 12/1/25.
We especially appreciate everyone’s efforts to avoid taking extra days off during the Thanksgiving holiday. Just a few missed days here and there, even if they’re excused absences, can add up to too much lost learning time and leave your child behind in school. This is as true in kindergarten as it is in high school. Go Blazers!
We have a lot of important information to share with you below!
-Steven Cabello
MMS Principal
Dates to Note for the November:
3- 6th Grade Walking Field Trip
4- Superintendent’s Conference Day School closed
7- SOTQ Breakfast, Q1 ends
10- Q 2 starts, Veteran's Breakfast, Go home early drill (15 min early dismissal)
11- Veteran's Day School Closed
17- Picture retakes
19- Parent Teacher Conferences early dismissal
20- Parent Teacher Conferences early dismissal
(Evening conferences)
26-28 Thanksgiving Recess School closed
***Parent Teacher Conferences***
In order to keep you updated on your child's progress, we would like to invite you to schedule a parent-teacher conference. This year, parent teacher conferences will be held on Wednesday, November 20th and Thursday, November 21st. As a reminder, parent teachers are NOT mandatory, but do serve as a great way to get to speak to your child’s team of teachers about their current academic standing. Many of our students have re-adjusted to school quickly and are doing well. Teams will be reaching out to families that they are highly encouraging to attend parent teacher conferences. Conferences will be in-person. To sign up for Parent-Teacher conferences you will utilize the the link below; Google Calendar. Please make sure to arrive on time, as our teams have many families that they will meet with daily. Please see below for the schedule.
Wednesday, November 19th Thursday, November 20th
11:45 am - 3:00 pm 11:45 am - 3:00 pm & 6 - 8 pm
Look Out for the MMS Giving Tree!!
Who: The Giving Tree supports families in the Millbrook Central School District during the holiday season.
What: Each tree will display paper hands with anonymous gift requests from families in need. Community members are invited to select a hand, purchase the item, and return it as a gift.
Where: Giving Trees will be set up in each school building lobby.
When: During Parent-Teacher Conferences on November 19 and 20. Gifts should be returned to the District Office by December 12.
Why: To lend a giving hand and brighten the holidays for members of our school community.
The Millbrook Giving Tree is a meaningful tradition that our district takes part in each holiday season. This initiative brings our school community together to support local families in need by providing gifts that help make the holidays a little brighter. Each year, families and staff have the opportunity to select an item from the Giving Tree and lend a helping hand to others in our community.
We Need Your Help!
We NEED Your Help! If you have any cool pictures of our students in action, we would LOVE to see them and promote them on Instagram, X, and our Newsletter.
Please email any images to mms.attendance@millbrookcsd.org
The STEAM Fair is Coming to MCSD!
The STEAM Fair is Coming to MCSD!
Are you curious about the world around you? Do you want to show off your work from science class? Then sign up for the Millbrook Middle School/High School STEAM Fair! Every year middle school and high school students show off their amazing work and answer questions about the world around us. This year's STEAM Fair will be held at the middle school on Wednesday, February 25th (snow date Thursday, February 26th). Sign up google forms will be posted to science teacher's google classrooms starting in December and will close on January 9th. We are excited to see all of your amazing projects!
Math & ELA After School Help
Math & ELA After School Help
Millbrook Middle School does everything it can to reach all students inside AND outside the classroom. In order to support ALL students we have provided after school help to assist students grades 6-8. These sessions run after school and the late bus is available on all days that they are available.
Where? When? Who?
Math Help with Mr. Guarino room 28- Wednesdays & Thursdays
ELA Help with Ms. Quinn room 29- Tuesadays & Wednesdays
Learning Center with Ms. Ackerman room 54- Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Great Season Fall Athletes!!
MMS Introduces Our Class Officers
President- Thomas Stalker
Vice-President- Robert Sosa
Treasurer- Jack Carron
Secretary- Jordan Eades
Senators 7th- Nadly Elhalafawy
Senators 6th- Max Brennan & Henry Boettinger
Each and everyday President Stalker and Vice President Sosa alternate leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance and our daily announcements!
Local Librarians Come to MMS
Students in ELA 7 classes were visited by the Millbrook public library's Director and Youth Services Librarian on October 15th in collaboration with Mrs. Guley and Mrs. Morton in the library. Students were introduced to the many programs and resources available to them through the public library. They were shown how to access the online resources and apps using their library cards with a special focus on how to access eBooks using the Libby app to support their work in ELA. Students had the opportunity to ask questions and share ideas.
Red Ribon Week
Blazers in the Classroom
Millbrook Central School District Presents:
Internet Safety Presentation with
NY’s Finest – Thomas Grimes
Mr. Grimes did an INCREDIBLE job of being direct and honest with our students of the many dangers that can be avoided with solid strategies and skills when applied correctly. Our students thoughtfully listened and reflected on this very important topic. We thank him for his candor and wisdom that directly gave our students actionable steps that they can take today to make them safer!
This session helped students to:
Understand the latest online trends and platforms
Learn how to talk with their families about safe and responsible digital behavior
Identify potential warning signs and risk factors
Know who they can speak with at school and beyond if they need assistance
Take actionable steps to create a safer online environment at home and beyond
Order your MMS yearbook now!
The MS Yearbook Club is hard at work capturing this year's memories for the yearbook. Order your student's copy now by going to https://prod.yboc.varsity.com/ and entering our school code 13773. Cost is $35.
Celebrating National School Lunch Week!
Last week, we celebrated National School Lunch Week with a flavorful journey around the world! Each day featured themed lunches inspired by Italy, Mexico, China, and the USA. Students enjoyed delicious meals, music from each country, and a special surprise—our Food Service Director dressed as a Venetian gondolier! It was a fun and educational way to highlight the importance of nutritious school meals.
Get Your Gear!
Student Services Website
Student Services Website
Student Services Website
The Student Services website is a great resource for students and families. Please check out the details by clicking here.
For Resources, News & Announcements from our School Counseling department, please visit our webpage by clicking here.
Updates from Pupil Personnel Services
PPS Office:
We will be resending collaboration portal forms in student backpacks this month. Please be on the lookout and send them back as soon as possible.
ENL Department :
Parents with students in the ENL program should be on the lookout for an ENL progress report in addition to the report card.
As always, if you have questions regarding your child, please do not hesitate to contact the PPS Office:
Ana Nyarady - Supervisor of Pupil Personnel Services
845-677-4200 ext. 1116
ananyarady@millbrookcsd.org
Danielle Leonardi - Administrative Assistant
845-677-4200 ext. 1107
danielleleonardi@millbrookcsd.org
Alexandra Ellis- ENL Coordinator
845-677-4200 ext. 1109
alexandra.ellis@millbrookcsd.org
Joann Hobson- Special Education Coordinator
845-677-4200 ext. 1107
joann.hobson@millbrookcsd.org
7th Graders Visit Bear Mountain
Health Tip of the Month
Veterans Invited!
Annual Veterans Day Breakfast Assembly
Monday, November 10th
8:00 AM
Millbrook Middle School
Spirit Week & Halloween
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