In honor of Grandparents Day, we invite grandparents or another special grownup to come and enjoy lunch with their grandchildren at school, on Friday, September 13th!
Lunch Schedule
4K and 5K- 10am
1st - 10:30am
2nd - 11am
3rd - 11:10
4th- 11:40
5th- 12:10
Visitor Guidelines:
Please allow enough time for parking and checking in with the front office.
All visitors need to bring their ID even if they have had their ID scanned before.
Your badge is good for all lunches on Friday if you have multiple grade levels to attend.
To protect instructional time, students are only allowed to eat lunch at their grade level’s time. Recess is closed to visitors.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Parents, have you heard about our author visit yesterday? We bet you did; our kids were so excited! Stan Tucker has a message for you:
I had the opportunity to visit your student's school yesterday. I encouraged them to live a life in a way that makes their parents/loved ones and teachers proud. They can make us proud by treating everyone with kindness and respect, giving their best effort in all they do, and doing the right thing when no one is looking. I told the students about our reading and writing programs and they were eager to tell you about them in hopes that you will sign them up. Click the link below to find out more information, and I look forward to being a part of your child's reading and writing journey! Keep up the great work being an awesome parent! -Stan Tucker
https://www.stanleytucker.com/challenge
Our fall Book Fair is scheduled for October 21-25, 2024, and we need volunteers. If you have completed volunteer training and would be available to assist our student shoppers, please sign up at https://millbrookpto.ptboard.com/sgnvw?group=&signup=3fe19a6b-11ee-4bbc-b53c-9b5f39e061ff~s.9223370312515398373
🍂📸 Exciting News, Millbrook Families! 📸🍂
Fall Picture Day is right around the corner! Mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 10.
Please take a moment to select your child’s outfit carefully for picture day. Choose something that reflects their personality and makes them feel extra special. Whether it's a cozy sweater, a fun fall pattern, or their favorite colors, we can't wait to see them shine !
Let’s make this Picture Day a memorable one! 📚🍁✨
Lindsay Currie is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of mysteries for children. In the past two years her books Scritch, Scratch and What Lives in the Woods have appeared on the SC Children's Book and Junior Book Award nominee lists. What Lives in the Woods received the SC Junior Book Award for 2024. And, she has another book, The Girl in White, which is on this year's SC Children's Book Award nominee list and one of our Aiken County Battle of the Book titles. She will visit Millbrook Elementary on Wednesday, September 25. All 3rd-5th grade students should have brought home information about ordering books. Please read carefully, as books will be purchased through a local independent bookstore that has partnered with our guest and her publisher in preparation for her visits to Aiken County schools.
FAQ:
Are there options to pay with cash or check? - No, as the author and her publisher have partnered with a local independent bookstore, The Book Tavern, all orders must be placed online. Step-by-step instructions are on the pink information sheet that is going home.
What is the deadline to order? - All orders must be placed online by Tuesday, September 10.
Is Currie's newest book the only one available? - No, other books by her are available and listed on the back of the pink information sheet.
When will the books be received? - Local media specialists will pick up all pre-orders (must be placed by the deadline of September 10) from The Book Tavern and have them ready to distribute on the day of Currie's visit to the school.
How will The Book Tavern know where to send the copies I ordered? - Please make sure to follow the step-by-step instructions on the pink information sheet that is going home.
Which book by Lindsay Currie is on the Battle of the Books list for this year? - The Girl in White is a 2024-2025 Aiken County Battle of the Books title at the elementary level. Scritch, Scratch was on the 2022-2023 list.
When will Lindsay Currie be at Millbrook Elementary? - Currie will visit Millbrook on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Her target audience will be our 3rd through 5th grade students.
All Aiken County Public School District schools, buildings, and offices will be closed for Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2024. We hope that everyone has an enjoyable Labor Day Weekend and look forward to seeing students back at school on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
Visit our website, https://www.acpsd.net/o/district/page/2024-one-cent, for information on the sales tax and the school facility project needs that will be on November’s ballot for voter consideration, and make plans to join us at an informational meeting:
• Tuesday, September 3, 6:30 p.m. at Silver Bluff High School (Area Five)
• Monday, September 9, 6:30 p.m. at Ridge Spring Monetta Middle High (Area Four)
• Tuesday, September 17, 6:00 p.m. at South Aiken High School (Area One)
• Tuesday, October 15, 6:00 p.m. at North Augusta Middle School (Area Two)
• Monday, October 28, 6:00 p.m. at Midland Valley High School (Area Three)
Dear Millbrook Elementary Families,
Our PTO is excited to invite you to participate in our upcoming Vendor Fair and Community Yard Sale on Saturday, September 14th from 8-1 pm! This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your products, support our school, and connect with our wonderful community.
Please sign up by September 9th to secure your spot. Whether you’re a vendor with unique items or a community member with treasures to sell, your participation will make this event a success.
Scan the QR code for online payment and registration. If you have any questions please email millbrookelementarypto@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you there and making this event a memorable one!
Join us for our first PTO meeting on Thursday, September 12th at 5:30 pm in the media center.
Let's give thanks to our safety patrol students for their incredible dedication and hard work in keeping our school safe each day. Their commitment and responsibility make a big difference, and their efforts do not go unnoticed. They’re truly making our school a better place for everyone. Keep up the amazing work!
All Pro Dad Millbrook Chapter:
We are excited to kick off All Pro Dad 2024-2025!!! The first meeting will be held August 23rd at 7:45am in the school's cafeteria. This program provides fathers, and father figures, with opportunities to make positive connections with their child while at school. The monthly meetings consist of fun activities, heart-felt discussions, breakfast and door prizes.
Register by using the link below. Hope to see you there!
https://forms.office.com/r/ADTm4mA95B
If you have a business and would like to sponsor this program with prizes and/or breakfast items, please contact Chasity McDaniel at 803-641-2580 x4, cmcdaniel@acpsd.net, or in Rooms. Thanks in advance!
The Wide Area Network (WAN) outage affecting internet access district-wide and phone lines at our school campuses has been fully resolved. Our IT team, in collaboration with our service providers, has successfully restored both our primary and secondary circuits. All systems are now operational, and normal communication channels have been re-established .We appreciate your patience and understanding during this disruption.
Important District-Wide Announcement: Internet and School Phone Outage
We are currently experiencing a Wide Area Network (WAN) outage that is impacting internet access district-wide and phone lines across all our school sites. This disruption appears to be due to a fiber cut on the network, affecting both our primary and secondary circuits.
Please be assured that our IT team is working diligently with service providers to resolve this issue and restore full connectivity as quickly as possible. In the meantime, should you need to reach a school during this outage, please contact our District Office directly at (803) 641-2428.
Updates will be shared here as new information becomes available. Thank you for your patience.
From chili cheese to classic plain, every hot dog brings joy again. In the summer heat or evening's glow, Sonic's hotdogs, the best treat to know! Make sure to join us TONIGHT at SONIC from 5-9pm!
Why wear ordinary when you can wear extraordinary? Grab your school spirit attire and let your wardrobe show as much pride as your heart does!
Show your Millbrook PRIDE and support by joining us for Spirit Night on Thursday, August 15th at SONIC from 5-9pm!
Just a reminder to help us spread Millbrook PRIDE by shopping the Millbrook school store until August 16th! Please be sure to list student's name under the Order Details.
Celebrate your child's birthday on the digital sign in front of the school. Please scan the QR code to complete the form and submit payment at least 2 weeks in advance.
As we continue to monitor this tropical storm to ensure the safe operation of our school buses and all who will travel to and from our schools in the mornings and afternoons, the Wagener and Salley communities’ roads have been most heavily impacted by the extensive rainfall we’ve experienced. This morning’s two-hour delay was particularly helpful for drivers in that area who were able to identify and avoid roadways covered in water.
With additional heavy rain forecasted overnight and into tomorrow morning, the following schools in the Wagener and Salley areas of our county will operate on a two-hour delayed start tomorrow, Thursday, August 8: Busbee Elementary School, Corbett Middle School, and Wagener-Salley High School. Due to tomorrow’s delayed start at Busbee, Corbett and Wagener, only lunch will be served in their cafeterias.
All other schools and offices will operate on their regular schedules tomorrow, Thursday, August 8; regular breakfast and lunch service will be offered.
Afterschool activities will be cancelled again district-wide tomorrow, including practices, meetings, and aftercare through Quest Zone.
Only employees at schools in the Wagener and Salley areas of the county will report to work on a delayed schedule tomorrow morning. Employees who live in the Wagener or Salley area and work in another area of the county are encouraged to contact their supervisor for any arrangements for a delayed arrival that may be needed.
As shared yesterday, please be reminded of safety precautions that are encouraged in rainy conditions with potential flooding and, whether walking or driving, always turn around should you encounter an area covered with water. Further information is available at www.weather.gov.
We appreciate the continued understanding of our community, and patience with the changes that this tropical storm has necessitated this week. We’re hopeful a little break from the rain today will help alleviate some of the conditions that have been most concerning, but we will continue to monitor the forecast and condition of roadways for any additional changes that may become necessary to ensure the safety of our students, staff and families. We recognize that these changes to school operations are challenging for everyone, and will always announce changes with as much notice as possible.
Thank you again.
Millbrook PTO update: The PTO meeting that was scheduled for tomorrow is now canceled due to district-wide after school activities being canceled. Sorry for the inconvenience, PTO is always available via email if you have any questions, suggestions or ideas. Millbrookelementarypto@gmail.com.
