Millbrook Elementary

The Reading Witches from Millbrook Elementary represented our school in the Aiken County Elementary Battle of the Books competition! The Aiken County Elementary Battle of the Books would not be possible without the support of several amazing sponsors. The Reading Witches, who made it to the final 8 out of 21 total teams, worked tirelessly, showcasing their reading knowledge, teamwork, and passion for literature. We are incredibly proud of their dedication. They each had breakfast and lunch and took home a swag bag full of goodies, all thanks to our gracious sponsors! Reading Witches, we are so proud of how you represented our school today! And, to all our sponsors, thank you for supporting our students and literacy; your community partnership is greatly appreciated!

We are thrilled to announce the winners of our school's Book Award Bookmark Contest hosted by the library! The creativity and enthusiasm shown by our students was truly inspiring, and we're proud to share the winning designs with the entire school community. In the Picture Book category, we have two winners: Aubrey Zella Oscar Elam In the Children’s Book category, we also have two winners: Makayla Hokey McKenna Whitted What’s Next? • The winning bookmarks will be printed and distributed throughout our school, allowing everyone to enjoy the artistic talent of our students. • These bookmarks will also be entered into the State Bookmark Contest, where our students will have the opportunity to showcase their designs at the state level. • State Winners will be announced next week at the South Carolina Association of School Librarians Annual Conference, and we can’t wait to see if any of our students take home the prize! Thank you to everyone who participated, and congratulations again to our talented winners. Keep an eye out for your bookmark in the coming days, and stay tuned for more exciting news as we cheer on our students in the state contest!

Because of the generosity of several individuals and donations at our recent Book Fair: All of 3rd grade (112 students) were able to shop the fair 90 students received a visit from the Book Fairy and were able to shop the fair 16 new books were acquired for our school library 23 new books will be added to classroom libraries Thank you for bringing "book joy" to our students!

Congratulations to Teacher Nerds Unite (Ms. Bryant, Ms. Coleman, Ms. McKie, Ms. Pencille, Ms. Osteen, and Ms. Williams), our 2024-2025 Faculty Battle of the Books Champions! This amazing faculty team has claimed victory in this year’s Battle of the Books! But, the challenge isn’t over yet... They will go head-to-head with the Reading Witches, our student Battle of the Books Champions in the ultimate showdown at STEAM Night! 📖⚡ 📅 Thursday, March 13, 2025 ⏰ 5:45 PM 📍 Millbrook Elementary Cafeteria Who will take home the ultimate bragging rights? Join us for an exciting battle and cheer on your favorite team!

There’s still time to shop the online book fair AND support our school! Every purchase made through March 12th will benefit our school — 25% of every order goes directly back to us! 🙌 🛒 Shop Now & Enjoy: 💳 Use your remaining eWallet funds! 🚚 Get FREE shipping directly to your door on orders over $25! 🎒📚 25% of every purchase goes directly to support our school! Hurry, the fair ends on March 12th! Don’t miss out on the best new books! 🌐Shop here: https://shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecommerce/as-seen-in-schools/360fair.html?fairId=5770211

We are excited to announce that Field Day T-shirts are now available for purchase! These fun and colorful shirts are just $13 and are perfect for showing your school spirit while enjoying a day of games and activities. T-shirts are on sale now and will be available until Wednesday, March 12th. Be sure to place your order before time runs out! To order, please click the link below: 🔗 https://carolinascreenprint.com/shop/ols/products/millbrook-field-day-mll-fld-day Thank you for supporting our school and helping make Field Day an unforgettable experience for everyone!

Tomorrow - Friday, March 7 - is the last day of our Book Fair, and we want to thank you for your support this week! If your child hasn't had the chance to grab that must-have book or explore the amazing selections, now's the time to do so. 🚨 Reminder: Worried about your child carrying around loose change or cash? To make the shopping experience even easier, have him/her use an eWallet to pay! It's quick, secure, and convenient. You can set up an eWallet at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/millbrookelementaryschool2.

CARD ONLY! 📚✨ Yes, Book Fair is Open Today! ✨📚 Join us from 11 AM to 2 PM TODAY for an exciting family-friendly shopping experience at our Book Fair! Whether you're looking for new reads for the little ones or something for yourself, there's something for everyone. 🛒 Don't forget: Card payments only – so be sure to bring your card with you! 🏦

📚✨ Attention families! ✨📚 Our Book Fair is open for family shopping tomorrow, Wednesday, March 5, from 11 AM to 2 PM! Come find amazing books for all ages and support our school. 💳 Please note: Only CARD payments will be accepted. No cash transactions. We can’t wait to see you there! 📖❤️

Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 5, there is a threat of severe weather with wind gusts in the morning forecasted to exceed 40 mph. This wind speed exceeds the threshold allowed for school buses to be on roadways. This wind event will result in a need to shift to e-learning tomorrow. Employees should plan to report to their work location on a two-hour delayed start, with no building or office opening before 10 a.m. Afterschool extracurricular practices, games, and events will continue tomorrow as scheduled. There will be no QuestZone tomorrow. We apologize for the challenges that this will cause our families and appreciate your continued cooperation and support!

📚 A Big Thank You to Public Education Partners (PEP)! 🎉 We are so grateful to Public Education Partners for their generous donation of $15 vouchers for each of our 3rd-grade students! Thanks to their support, our young readers had the opportunity to select books that will fuel their love for reading and help them grow as learners. 📖✨ Your commitment to fostering a love of reading and supporting our students is truly appreciated. Thank you for making this Book Fair experience extra special!

The 2025 Millbrook Battle of the Books Champions are the Reading Witches (Emma Branney, Layla McKie, Harper Robinson - not pictured, Angela Le, Abigail Hammond, and Emily Williams)! They will face off against our winning faculty team at STEAM Night on March 13 and then represent our school at the Aiken County Elementary Battle of the Books competition on Monday, March 24. Congratulations, Reading Witches! We are so proud of you and all our participants this year!

Please join us in congratulating the teams who have made it to the semi-finals of this year's Battle of the Books! The competition has been fierce, and we're excited to reveal the teams moving on to the next round. Our semi-finalists are: On Point Readers, Reading Witches, The Super 6, and Book Warriors. The final battle will take place tomorrow afternoon, where the top two teams will go head-to-head for the title of 2025 Millbrook Battle of the Books Champions! Who will take the title? Only time will tell! Good luck to all teams!

We are excited to announce the teams advancing to Round 2 of the Battle of the Books competition at Millbrook Elementary! Congratulations to all the teams for their hard work and dedication! After a thrilling first round of battles, these teams have earned their place in the next phase of competition: Kittens of Books On Point Readers The Smart Cookies Reading Witches The Super 6 The Vicious 5 The Big 6 Book Warriors We cannot wait to see the incredible knowledge and teamwork in Round 2 today.

ACPSD fifth graders are invited to submit an application for the Aiken County Career and Technology Center’s CTE Techno Camp being held on Saturday, March 15, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Interested students must submit an application by next Wednesday, February 26, at 5 p.m. to be considered. As part of the application, students will select their choice of two CTE programs to explore such as Under the Hood, Team Fashion Design, Photo Pea: Introduction to Photoshop, Code-A-Bot: Robotics, Digital Art and Media: Photography, Cosmetology 101, Barber Shop 101, Aiken Culinary Chefs, Nail Tech 101, An EMT to the Rescue!, The Life of a Biomedical Scientist, and Hair Braiding 101. For more information, please visit the Aiken County Career and Technology Center’s website. Techno Camp Information is available under “Resources,” or call (803) 593-7300. Application Link: tinyurl.com/CTEtechnoCamp

We are excited to announce the results of SC Book Award voting at Millbrook Elementary! A total of 318 students participated in voting for their favorite picture book! The winning book at Millbrook Elementary with forty-one votes is Chester Van Chime Who Forgot How to Rhyme. Nineteen students voted for their favorite children's book nominee, and the winning title was Just Harriet. The state winners will be revealed in March, so be sure to stay tuned to see which books come out on top across South Carolina! Thank you to all the students who voted and made this process so much fun. We can't wait to see which book will win the state awards!

🎉📚 Millbrook Colts are voting for their favorites in the SC Picture Book and Children's Book Awards! 🗳️✨ It’s an exciting time to see which books will come out on top! Get ready to discover the next big read that everyone will be talking about! 🏆 Which book are you hoping to win? Let us know!

Our Scholastic Book Fair is coming March 3-7! Don't forget to set up your student's eWallet account for cashless, stress-less shopping. Friends and family can even contribute funds! Set one up here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/millbrookelementaryschool2.

We can't do it without you! Please consider volunteering to help at the Book Fair, March 3-7. Volunteer sign ups are available through our Millbrook Elementary PTO page (https://millbrookpto.ptboard.com/sgnvw). The story starts with you!

Mark Your Calendars and Join Us for Literacy Quest – A Family Fun Event! We’re excited to invite you to Literacy Quest, a fun and engaging family literacy event sponsored by Kennedy Middle School, Aiken Intermediate, East Aiken School of the Arts, Chukker Creek, Millbrook, and Oakwood-Windsor Elementary Schools. Date: February 13, 2025 Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Location: Kennedy Middle School Gymnasium Come explore exciting reading and literacy activities for all ages, enjoy delicious food from on-site food trucks, and be entered for a chance to win door prizes! This event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the joy of reading with your family and community. We can’t wait to see you there! Let’s make literacy fun together!