KINDNESS COUNTS

Our Kindergarten, First and Second grade students enjoyed the first in a series of outstanding programs entitled "KINDNESS COUNTS" on September 7, 8 and 9. The program was funded by our generous PTA. A team from the program "One Caring Adult" read a story and led a discussion with the students encompassing the themes, "BeKind, Be Wise and Be a Friend." The presentation culminated with all the students happily singing "Kindness Counts" led by a guitarist and written by the program originator Marta Koonz.

M-D YEAR AT A GLANCE 2010-11

"UNITED WE STAND"

2010-2011

The first year of Miller-Driscoll as a united school propelled students to new heights in social and academic learning. Thank you to our teachers who collaborated at every grade level to ensure equality of opportunity and the strength of the curriculum. Our end of year assessments in Literacy, Math and Science continued the trend for excellence in the achievement of our students. Socially, the concept of the cottages have unanimously received high praise from students and teachers. Students do feel a sense of belonging to their own group. Our new design with the South Kindergarten wing, the First Graders in the North wing with Second Grade centrally located made excess to students and faculty members efficient and safe. The North and South Pick-Up areas still need some creative thinking (maybe benches or some sort of cover). The schedules for the North and South cafeterias have worked well for students and teachers. Many thanks to our interns, para-professionals and parents who supervised and helped keep our children happy and safe.
We were so appreciative and motivated by the support of our parents and the outstanding contributions of our wonderful Parent Teacher Association. Thank you!

We are all looking forward to our new school year continuing to accent our united motto for the 2011-2012 school year.

"Hand in Hand, Together We Can."

2011-2012

Happy New Year "2011"

Welcome to our link with your Ed-Line News from your teachers. This is an exciting month as we anticipate new Kindergarten students registering for Fall 2011.

• Our current Kindergarteners in the Ladybug, Caterpillar and Firefly Cottages will be hosting their Parents as Reading Partners morning with the Reading Department.
• Our Principal coffee will explore the topic, "Allergies." The session will include the participation of our wonderful school nurses, Loretta Ertl and Babara Schum.
• We will read the history of Dr. Martin Luther King and observe his birthday on January 17.