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Upcoming Dates:Upcoming Dates:Sept 25 No School/Teacher In-
Service
Sept 28 McCormickFest Spirit Week Begins
Sept 30 5k Training Club Ends
Oct 2 Annie RehearsalMcCormickFest Bib&Shirt Pick Up 3-6
Oct 3 McCormickFestBib&Shirt Pick Up 3pm
Oct 9 Annie Rehearsal
Oct 13 Fall Picture DayGeneral PTO Mtg 3:30
Oct 16 End of 1st QuarterAnnie Rehearsal
Oct 21 Book Fair Material Arrives
Oct 22 Book FairFall ConferencesConference Dinner in the Staff Lounge
Oct 23 Book FairHATS Off All School Assembly – 2:15Annie RehearsalReport Cards sent home
From the PrincipalSeptember 25, 2015
From the District
Inside this Issue:
McCormickFest p2Spirit Week p3Nature Trail p4Backpack Ministry p5Spirit Wear Sales p6Room Parents Needed p7
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Looking for McCormickFest volunteers!
See Pg 2
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Early Planning for High School and College Program
The Milford High School Counseling Department is hosting an "Early Planning for High School and College" presentation for all 6th grade parents. The program will be held on Wednesday, October 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Milford High School. A representative from a local college will provide college information that is relevant for 6th grade students. This presentation will encompass topics such as financial aid and planning, steps to take before high school, and exploring a student’s varied interests.
Board Makes Lacrosse Varsity Sport
At their meeting on September 17, the Milford School Board adopted Lacrosse as a varsity sport beginning with the 2016- 2017 school year. The district will sponsor four teams: varsity and junior varsity teams for both boys and girls, grades 9-12.
The Board also reduced or eliminated the turf fees for the varsity and junior varsity boys' and girls' school sponsored club teams. In addition, the school district will purchase netting beginning with the 2015-2016 season, so spring sports teams can then use the track at the same time the turf field is being used.
We all know that life provides us a roller coaster range of highs, lows, and sharp changes in direction. Our learning community had one of those this past weekend. One of our sixth graders was diagnosed with Lymphoma on Friday and was immediately admitted to the hospital. Her mother has asked me to share this update with our school community:
"Her cancer (tumor) has shrunk a great deal. She is no longer considered to be in the critical phase. Grace has done above and beyond with her healing - more so than they had hoped. She is just tired but doing better. She misses everyone. She can't believe she is saying this but she actually misses school. Grace will be in the hospital for several weeks and will not return to school for a while. This is going to be a very long process. Thank you for your prayers and thoughts. "
Our sixth graders have responded admirably in the face of this news and are eager to support their friend in anyway they can. That has begun with the creation of "Grace-grams" that help send well wishes and news from the class. We will work with the grade to identify realistic proposals and to help make some of those ideas realities in the coming months. In the meantime, we ask that you keep this family in your thoughts.
It is a great privilege to work with such a strong community. Our main mission may to be to provide all learners with the highest quality education in an effort to maximize each individual academically, but life teaches us that sometimes the greatest lessons aren't just about academics.
Have a wonderful week.
Donald W. BakerMcCormick Elementary Principal
If you signed up on the Sign Up Genius to donate a bakes good for the McCormickFest Cake Walk, THANK YOU! All baked goods can be dropped off to the office, beginning on Wednesday, September 30th through Friday, October 2nd, during school hours. On Friday October 2nd there will be extended hours until 5:30pm.
Bib and t-shirt pick-up will be Friday, October 2nd from 3-6pm at the school or starting at 3:00pm Saturday, October 3rd at Camp Friedlander.
For more ways to volunteer and to see our fabulous fundraisisng video visit our website at www.mccormickpto.com!
Thank you for sharing your time with us. See you there!
There is still time to FUNDRAISE! This event has replaced the traditional catalog sale; McCormick relies on this money to fund important technology updates, programs for our students and much more!
McCormick students may walk or run for FREE again this year! Please complete the bright YELLOW form in your student fundraising packet so we can track all the important details. Each non-McCormick student must complete the WHITE registration form; it is now $20 to register to walk or run. Early bird registration was due 9/24; this was also the deadline for t-shirt orders so they will arrive in time for the event.
2016-17 McCormickFest - It’s not too early to start thinking about being on the 2016-17 McCormickFest Committee! Many of our key positions will become available after this year. Planning for next Fall will begin in February. Please contact Lisa McManis at [email protected] if you’re interested.
We’ve got Spirit, yes we do!The week of September 28th is McCormickFest Spirit Week! This year, there are 3 days for students to dress up and 2 community days when we ask for donations. On Thursday, we are collecting birthday
bag supplies to support Miami Milford Ministries; we will assemble a gift bag with cake mix, frosting, candles, plates and napkins. MMM will provide these assembled birthday cake bags to families in the community who are unable to purchase these items. Students will be awarded points each time they participate in spirit week festivities (dressing up or donating); the class with the highest points will win a FUN TIME challenge hosted by Unified Arts staff.
Monday – Crazy Hat Day (all grades)Tuesday – Donate an unopened bottled water (grades K-3) or an unopened bottled soda (grades 4-6)Wednesday - Wear your team uniform or favorite team’s apparel (all grades)Thursday – Donate a cake mix (grades K-1), 16 oz frosting (grades 2-3), new or gently used medium birthday gift bag (grade 4), package of 6” or 7” plates (grade 5), candles (grade 6)Friday – Wear Milford Spirit Wear/Colors (all grades)
The “H.A.T.S. Off to You” Program will continue again this year at McCormick. When a student exhibits good character by helping others or by performing good deeds, you can nominate the student for the “H.A.T.S Off To You” award. Good deeds should be EXTRAORDINARY acts of kindness. Anyone can nominate a student for the “H.A.T.S Off To You” award (including students, parents, teachers and staff members). You can nominate more than one student each month. Upon noticing a good deed, teachers and staff members should utilize publicschoolworks.com and all others may submit paper copies of the nomination form which are available in the library and on-line at mccormickpto.com. The nomination form must be completed in full to be considered. Monthly, students will be recognized for good deeds performed at school, based on nominations by other students, parents, teachers or staff members. If you have any questions, please contact Marla Conrad at [email protected]
Community Rewards CommitteePTO is seeking one or more persons to help us coordinate add’l rewards programs that are deemed to benefit PTO and McCormick families such as but not limited to Box Tops, Amazon Smile, Target Take Charge of Education, Buffalo Wild Wings Home Team Advantage, etc.
Community Rewards CommitteePTO is seeking one or more persons to help us coordinate additional rewards programs that are deemed to benefit PTO and McCormick families such as but not limited to Box Tops, Amazon Smile, Target Take Charge of Education, Buffalo Wild Wings Home Team Advantage, etc.
Mitchell Snow, of Loveland Troop 635 has recently completed his Eagle Scout project. He refurbished a nature trail at McCormick
elementary school. He received 3 dump truck loads of wood chips donated by Davey Tree. He and his volunteers spent 206 hours
over 5 months cleaning the trail, laying down wood chips, removing old debris and rehabbing an existing foot bridge. Thank you, Mitchell, for making this outdoor area available to McCormick
students and our community!
Before During
NOW!!
Shop at Kroger?Use your Kroger Plus Card?
Please REGISTER or RE-ENROLL your Plus Card for McCormick Elementary and support your PTO and McCormick's educational programming.
● There is no cost to you.● Enrollment does not affect your fuel points.● Our school earned $2,610 in the last 3 months.●
McCormick Student DirectoryIf you received a Student Directory form in your Friday folders, please complete the form and return it to the school by Friday, September 18, 2015. If you prefer you can submit your information via email to [email protected]. Remember the Directory is free with your paid membership to the PTO. We hope to have the Student Directory completed by October 1, 2015.
●Complete auto repair●Free local shuttle service●Free courtesy inspection●Service on all makes and models
McCormick Elementary PTO is partnering with Christian Brothers Automotive, the new automotive business next to Walgreens. Even better, McCormick Elementary PTO will receive 5% back! Christian Brothers offers a variety of services, including the following:
Loveland6379 Branch Hill Guinea Pike
Loveland, OH 45140(513) 436-8025
Backpack MinistryA local company is
supporting the Backpack Ministry which serves Milford students in need.
Joe Kuethe's office of Edward Jones in Milford is supporting the Backpack Ministry and local elementary school children by using his office as a drop-off location for a food drive. Items may be donated during regular business hours from now till October 21, 2015 at the Edward Jones location at 5881 Cook Rd. Items needed, but are not limited to, granola bars, raisins, crackers, applesauce, soups, macaroni and cheese, ready to eat peanut butter, tuna, cereal, juice boxes, etc. Thanks in advance for your support!
Click here to go to the Kroger Community Rewards website. Verify online (or right on your latest receipt) that McCormick Elementary PTO is the organization listed under Community Rewards.
●ASE Certified technicians●2 year /24,000 mile warranty●Locally owned and operated
If there are any left, we will be at End of Day Pick up on Wednesday 9/30 at the PTO table. Milford/McCormick Spirit Wear Day is Friday 10/2, the day before the 5K so your child can show their support for all the runners by wearing their McCormick t-shirt!. Send your child with cash or a check made out to McCormick PTO on Monday 9/28 and they will bring their t-shirt, headband, and car magnet home that day!!
The excitement continues at the 5K! Come check out our Spirit Wear table for sizes and samples of our 2015-2016 Spirit Wear items. Order forms available with lots of new items this year. The Holidays are right around the corner, you will definitely find something for everyone on you list!. Order forms will also be sent home in Friday Folders on 10/9 and at www.mccormickpto.com
For more information, feel free to contact Connie at [email protected] or Tina at [email protected]
Our campaign starts off with a cash-and-carry sale on Sept 28 during lunch. Buy your child this limited edition McCormick spirit wear t-shirt at a special price of only $10. Owl Be Sweatin headbands are $14 and car magnets are only $5. Quantities are limited so get them while they last.
McCormick Matters PTO Newsletter If you have news you would like to share in the McCormick Matters PTO Newsletter submit your information to Alicia Neal – [email protected]
MANY COMMUNITY OFFERINGS
ARE POSTED ON THE new DISTRICT WEBSITE
Exciting News! We are now taking advantage of the Amazon Smile program! McCormick Elementary PTO receives a percentage of everything we buy on the AmazonSmile Website!
How do you shop at AmazonSmile?To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com from the web browser on your computer or mobile device. You may also want to add a bookmark to smile.amazon.com to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile.
Which products on amazon are eligible for charitable donations?Tens of millions of products on AmazonSmile are eligible for donations. You will see eligible products marked “Eligible for AmazonSmile donation” on their product detail page.
Can I use my existing Amazon.com Account on AmazonSmile?Yes, you use the same account on Amazon.com and AmazonSmile. Your shopping settings are also the same.
How do I select McCormick Elementary PTO to support when shopping on AmazonSmile?On your first visit to AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), you need to select McCormick Elementary PTO as your charity before you begin shopping. They will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase donation.
It is easy to sign up and easy to support McCormick Elementary PTO! Thank you for your continued support for McCormick Elementary PTO!
Visit Milfordschools.org and click Community Offerings (Flyers)
The PTO sent home Parent Contact Information and Room Parent Volunteer forms a few weeks ago, and we are still looking for people to send those back to school if you have not already done so. These forms are used by each class’s room parent to contact parents throughout the year when organizing parties and planning teacher gifts. Even if you are unable to help out in the classroom during parties, please fill out one of these forms to facilitate communication between parents.
Additionally, we are still looking for volunteers for room parents for the following classes: Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Essex, and Mrs. Pettit. If your child is in one of these teacher’s classes and you are at all interested in becoming a room parent or have any questions, please contact [email protected]. Room parents are responsible for communicating with teachers regarding two class parties (holiday and end-of-year), contacting parents during planning time for donations and classroom volunteers, and collecting donations for teacher gifts from the entire class. It is very important to have a room parent for each class in order to take the burden off of the teacher when it comes to party planning, and it also ensures teacher recognition throughout the year.
