Good afternoon, and Happy Memorial Day weekend!
This weekend, we honor all those soldiers, and the servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of our great country. We also remember, and lend support to their friends, family, and fellow servicemen and women who they touched during their lives. Hopefully the weather cooperates with us, we're all able to get outside with our loved ones, and we're all able to enjoy some sun!
Below are a few notes from the week, and a look ahead!
1. Our final JK Concert took place on Tuesday night, and the students in both chorus and band put on a beautiful performance! Thank you to Mrs. Hengeli and Mrs. Oest for all their hard work with the students this year, and congratulations to our outstanding student performers who shined all year long on the stage!
2. At this past Monday's Board of Education meeting, we honored Mrs. Dysart and Mrs. Ramos Pough for their outstanding efforts, and for being named Teacher, and Educational Services Professional of the year for 2025! They are both shining examples of what it embodies to be a JK teacher, and a Milltown and JK family member!
3. This past Wednesday, we held our monthly Knights of the Round Table meeting with our student representatives. As always, the conversation was deep and robust, and the ideas and insights offered by the students are ideas that we plan on acting upon in the future.
4. Additionally, and also on Wednesday, we conducted our Teacher Quarterly Collaborative Lunch with staff. Much like the students, the insight offered by staff truly helps us drive all aspects of JK, our instruction, and our culture as a whole. These sessions are invaluable, and provide us meaningful information that we act upon, and learn from for the betterment
of our children, and young adults.
of our children, and young adults.
5. Yesterday, students in grade 5 conducted their annual Wax Museum presentations to parents! While the weather didn't cooperate, and the event needed to be in the JK gymnasium, the students showed out, and showed off their knowledge and understanding of the historical characters they selected! The costumes were movie quality, and the information was detailed and specific! Great job to all the students, and the 5th grade team on an outstanding event!
6. On Monday, we had another visit from our amazing therapy dogs! This service has been so beneficial to our students, and we are endlessly grateful for the opportunity! Plus, the dogs are adorable (check them out on the HOMEROOM App)!
We hope everyone has a wonderful Memorial Day weekend with family and friends! Don't forget about sunscreen, and don't eat too many burgers and hot dogs as we have a long way to go this summer!