MILLER/DAY HALLOWEEN PARTY!

Our annual Halloween party for our sister schools - Miller and Day was a fun, family event that happened at the Stony Brook Middle School. There were  games in the cafeteria, a dj and dance area in the gym, crafts in the hallway, and concessions

The Race for Education at Miller and Day Schools is a fun, community building event and our largest fundraiser. Families are asked to submit addresses of relatives and friends, who will receive a paper mailer asking for a donation, and therefore "sponsor" a child as they walk/jog around a designated course on Race Day. This culminating day will also include fun stations such as dance, yoga/relaxation, and a ninja obstacle course. There is also the option for our families to simply make a flat donation to the school as well. The proceeds from this fundraiser will be used to directly benefit your child’s educational experience at our school, specifically to support two arts/education programs at each grade level per year and to support our teacher/classroom mini-grant initiative.

Usborne Book Fair:

We experimented with a different type of book fair during conferences this year. Our Usborne book fair was open during conferences only.  Miller School received approximately 15% back from all book sales,  This was dependent on the amount of books that were sold. 

Square One Art Fundraiser:

• We have partnered with the Square One Art company to create a unique opportunity to celebrate your child's artistic accomplishments while raising funds for our school. 

• Your child has created a piece of artwork with Mrs. Perron in art class. You will receive a custom catalogue featuring their artwork on keepsakes like coffee mugs, pot holders, and magnets. These items make great holiday gifts for relatives, friends, and even for your own child! 

• Miller School receives 20-33% of all sales, (depending on our school's participation rate), and half of this will go to our school's art department. 

• All items that are purchased from Square One Art will arrive back to Miller School. These will be organized and given out to each classroom. They are usually packaged well and can withstand going home in a child's backpack without breaking. Picking up your ordered items in the school office is also an option.

All movie nights at Miller School are a fun gathering for parents and children alike.  The movies are shown in the cafeteria starting at 6:30pm.  Come early to find a spot to sit, get popcorn and water and get ready for a relaxing evening. 

November 30 - We showed the movie Ferdinand on November 30 at 6:30 pm. There was also an optional craft table from 6-6:30 pm for children to make a Ferdinand themed craft. 

Friday February 8, 2019, 6-7:30 pm @ Miller School Cafeteria

Thank you for celebrating Valentine's Day with your child(ren). There was crafts, music, music and dancing, balloons, a special photo opportunity, a concession stand, and a craft table. 

Thanks to all the volunteers for making this event a success. 

• Award winning author Salina Yoon shares her inspiration for finding and creating ideas, including real-life examples of objects that have inspired published books. Salina encourages each child to tap into their own imagination to create stories of their own. Her books include Found, Penguin Series, Be a Friend, Duck Duck, Porcupine, Stormy Night and many more.

• Entertainer Brett Outchcunis inspires! Through the use of comedy, story-telling, creative movement, music and yo-yo antics, Ooch is able to connect quickly and deeply with the kids. He uses his light-hearted combination of skills to deliver messages and techniques that give his audiences "Skills FOR LIFE" and memories for a lifetime!

Tom and Dan Foote, brothers who teach at the Berklee College of Music, bring their enthusiasm and infectious love for drumming to each kindergarten classroom. Using the sounds of percussion instruments, they take children on an imaginary trip into the rainforest of Ghana. In a village style circle, each child sits on their own authentic African drum as he or she learns traditional African rhythms. A Kindy favorite!

Science Tellers uses awesome science experiments to bring a thrilling story of adventure to life. SCIENCE!!!

Students will have an opportunity to meet the animals (a selection of native and exotic), hear interesting stories and facts about them and get close The presenter allows children to touch the animals under supervision. A fun and unique learning experience for the students!

Captivating for students, they will be inspired with a humorous and colorful adaptation of Peter Rabbit. The Pumpernickel Puppets have had the honor of appearing at The Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC, The Center for Puppetry Arts, Atlanta, GA and the prestigious International Festival of Puppetry sponsored by the Jim Henson Foundation in New York.

The Boston Museum of Science comes to the school for two days to inspire each second grade class. In this workshop, a read-aloud storybook guides the way as students discover the engineering skills it takes to build a bridge. Through hands-on activities, they develop their own bridge models and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of different testable designs. As the program progresses, children work independently, in small groups, and then as a whole group to build a full-size bridge in the room!

Students are whisked away for a cultural experience they will never forget! This interactive program immerses the students through music, dance and Ghanian traditions!

Mrs. Burke (1st grade) received $80 for sensory chairs to support students. 

Mrs. Fiore-Pelletier (K grade) received $95 for a light table.

Mrs. Arevalo (1st grade) received $100 for sensory chairs and mobile desks. 

Mrs. Brache (1st grade) received $93 for scoop rockers and 4 headphones with microphones for SEESAW. 

Teacher Conference Meal:

• During teacher conferences, the PTO provided our teachers with a catered meal from Bertucci's restaurant. This was our way to support our teachers and to let them know that we truly appreciate all they do for our children. 

PTO funded the addition of these beautiful swings for the  playground.  Children enjoy them every time they play outside. 

Books supplied for Star Reader and Bingo for Books kids programs.

In the heat of the fall, the PTO funded several fans to help cool off the classrooms.

This month we are trying a new way to appreciate our teachers and staff with a breakfast cart on the morning of Friday, March 22nd. Here are a few ways that you can help:

• donate a dozen baked or purchased nut-free muffins, scones, pastries, etc. (some gluten free or dairy free options would be great too)

• donate a case of small waters or fruit juices

• donate a box or two of breakfast bars/granola bars

• donate clementines, apples, grapes or fruit salad

• donate napkins or paper cups

• volunteer to help us set up the carts from 8:30-9 am and help bring the cart around to teachers/staff from 9-9:30 am

Donated items can be dropped off in the office the week of March 18th or brought in the morning of the 22nd. If you think you can help, please respond to westford.miller.pto@gmail.com let us know. Thanks so much!!

Friday March 29, 2019, Doors open 6:00 pm, Movie starts 6:30 pm @ Miller School Gym

Cost: $5 pp/ $20 max per family

We hope your children will be excited to see the movie Smallfoot, a charming, animated musical adventure about a group of yetis who prove the existence of humans. Join us for this fun family event! Parents often pack comfortable folding chairs for themselves and a blanket or sleeping bag & pillow for children.  

Starting at 6 pm, come and find a spot to sit, get your water and popcorn with admission price, and get ready for a relaxing evening. The movie starts promptly at 6:30 pm. Hope to see you there!

RSVP appreciated by March 27, 2019. Tickets will be available to purchase at door as well. 

If you can volunteer at the concession stand or set up/clean up, please click on our signup genius link here. Thanks!

SNACK TABLE - Whole week.

LUNCH - May 8, 2019 We are honoring our hard working teachers & staff by providing a catered lunch for them during the staff appreciation week. 

You can help by providing drinks & desserts, supplies and by volunteering to organize, setup or cleanup. 

Please join us at the PTO meeting to help plan additional events. 

SignUpGenius to volunteer for this event will be available closer to the event.