Mustang Memo October Newsletter: Q2 Week 1

Mustang Memo October Newsletter Quarter 2 Week 1 October 13, 2025   Message from the Principal Miller Families, Welcome back from Fall Break! I hope you had a restful time and enjoyed the cooler weather. As we begin the second quarter, our focus is attendance. The school day runs from 8:20 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (with early release Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m.). Every time a student arrives late or leaves early, valuable learning minutes are lost. This quarter, we are tracking absences, tardies, and early checkouts. Our goal is 95% attendance — that’s 42 days present this quarter! Every minute counts. Students will track their attendance individually and as a class, with weekly and quarterly rewards to celebrate their progress. We also have many exciting events coming up! Join us for Trunk or Treat, our Día de los Muertos altar and letter-writing, Winter Wonderland Family Engagement Night, Bingo and Movie Nights, and more. Cross Country continues, Basketball begins, and we’re planning field trips for our Students of the Month. We look forward to seeing our Mustang families at all of our upcoming events and celebrations! Stay connected and informed by following us on Facebook and signing up for ClassDojo for updates throughout the year! We can't wait to see you soon! Sincerely, Katherine Sabel M. Ed Principal Miller Elementary School katherine.sabel@tusd1.org (520)908-4200 “Teaching and learning should bring joy.”                                                     ~Rita Pierson   Important Reminders   Quarter 2 Goal: Attendance Attendance Matters! This quarter, Miller Elementary is focusing on attendance! Every day—and every minute—of learning counts. When students are in school consistently, they build stronger academic skills, make lasting friendships, and develop positive routines that support their success. Our goal this quarter is 98% attendance—that means students are present and learning every day possible. Please help us reach our goal by: Making sure your child arrives on time each morning. Avoiding early checkouts—when students leave even 15–30 minutes early, they miss valuable closing lessons, directions, and classroom connections. Scheduling appointments outside of school hours when possible. Encouraging your child to come to school even on “tired” days—every day of learning adds up! Every minute counts toward your child’s growth and success. Together, we can make sure our Mustangs show up, learn, and thrive!   Parent Drop Off Reminder Please read through the procedural reminder for a safe return from break Parent Drop Off.: Please pull all the way forward during our morning drop off. I know it is tempting to let your kids out before the roundabout "safety zone", however it backs up traffic on Camino de la Tierra. Breakfast begins at 7:45. Students will enter the school through our northeast gate, proceed through the corral into the cafeteria. Please remind students they must stay in the cafeteria until released for Recess. We will not have the front side entrance to the cafeteria open. If you need any support feel free to come in or call us (520)908-4200   Trunk or Treat Candy Donations Our 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat is Friday October 31st, during the school day. We are currently accepting candy donations for this event until October 28th. Send in your donation to our front office.   Vision Screening October 14th Attention Parents! We’re excited to announce that Complete Vision Care is partnering with our school to bring eye exams directly to students! Good vision is essential for learning, and we want to make sure your child has the best support for their educational journey. If you have not given consent for your student yet, please follow the link below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebHpGD_s-nmEyYrEehGxA5f-ryk0sCGQeATFQxVDfyzOfJag/viewform?usp=header   Soccer Shots Registration Soccer Shots is a children's soccer program that teaches character development and soccer skills that meets weekly on Miller's Campus. Cost: $20 per week (8 weeks) with a one time annual enrollment fee of $25 (jersey included with enrollment fee) How: Enroll at www.ss-tucsonnorth.soccershots.com When: Tuesday, October 14-December 9, 2025 from 3-3:40 PM For more information feel free to reach out to Nathan Bias (937)974-9331 or email @ nathan@soccershots.org of Visit their website soccershots.org/tucsonnorth   Dismissal Procedures   Mustang Sports Congratulations to Our Flag Football Team Our Mustang Flag Football Team, lead by coach Kiki, Mr. Reyes, Ms. Dianna, and Mr. Hall went to the District Championship game on Thursday October 1st. They competed against Vesey Elementary school and won 19-0. Thank you to all of the Miller families and staff that came to support our team and cheer them on to victory!!! Cross Country Continues Our cross country team began practicing in Quarter 1; however, it is not too late to join. Make sure your Mustang Athlete fills out the participation form and brings physical paperwork to the office when we return. Monday Meets: Parents are responsible for getting students to the meets 10/13 4PM @Jesse Owens Park 10/13 4PM @Jesse Owens Park 10/20 4PM @Fort Lowell Park 10/27 4PM @Mansefeld Park Practice Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 3PM-4PM   Happening This Week 10/13-10/17 Monday Folclorico until 4PM 21st Century After School Cross country meet @Jesse Owens Park Tuesday Vision Bus for those that signed up (Its not too late see above) Soccer Shots until 4PM 21st Century After School Cross Country Practice till 4PM Wednesday Early Dismissal 1:30PM Thursday 21st Century After School Cross Country Practice till 4PM Friday Mass Hearing testing 21st Century After School Cross Country Practice till 4PM   Mark Your Calendar Quarter 2 Events October 13 Cross Country Meet @Jesse Owens Park October 14 Vision Bus comes to Miller October 17 Hearing testing October 20 Cross country Meet @Fort Lowell Park October 24 Family Fun Friday October Movie Night October 27 Cross Country Meet @Mansfeld Park October 27 Red Ribbon Spirit Week October 29 PLD NO SCHOOL October 29 Family Engagement Peter Piper Pizza Boo Night October 31 Trunk or Treat November 10 Veterans Breakfast and Hero Day November 11 Veterans Day NO SCHOOL November 27-28 No School Thanksgiving Break December 19 Grading Day NO SCHOOL   Miller Mustang Vision, Mission, and Commitments to our Mustangs Mustangs RIDE respectfully together to success by committing to ALL students learning and growing EVERY day! We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. COMMITMENT STATEMENT Collective Belief Statement: All kids can learn, and we will establish high standards of learning that we expect all students to achieve. We believe that all students can and must learn at relatively high levels of achievement. It is our job to create an environment in our classroom that results in this high level of performance. We are confident that with our support and help, students can master challenging academic material, and we expect them to do so. We are prepared to work collaboratively with colleagues, students and parents to achieve this shared educational purpose.   Welcome Back Letter Principal Contact info If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links: (520) 908-4200 katherine.sabel@tusd1.org https://milleres.tusd1.org/TitleI

Tuesday, Oct 07 2025

October

OCTOBER 2025 Hello Miller Mustang Families We're excited to share the latest happenings and updates from our school community to keep you informed and engaged.   Notes from the Nurse It’s October and it’s National Dental Hygiene Month! Brushing your teeth for 2 minutes 2 times a day is a great way to help keep your teeth in amazing shape. Mass Hearing is Oct 17th for PK, K 1st, 3rd, 5th, ExEd and New students. Vision screening will be done throughout the year. As the seasons change and the weather cools, it’s good to practice hand hygiene as well. Hand washing is the best way to help prevent the spread of germs and viruses. Wet hands, remove hands from water and add soap, lather for 20 seconds then rinse off the soap. Practicing together with the little ones is a good way to develop the habit. If your child is not feeling well, please keep them at home. They must be fever free for 24 hours without fever reducing medication and their symptoms must improve before sending them back to school. Using a humidifier at night helps with congestion, as well as nightly allergy medication. Please keep up to date with your child’s immunizations. We will continue to send out notices for those who are not compliant. Proof of current immunizations is required for school attendance under Arizona State Law. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the health office. Fun Fact: Your Eye is your fastest muscle Oct 1 is National Coffee Day Oct 4 is Taco Day Upcoming Events October 1 is National Coffee Day October 2 CHAMPIONSHIP Flag Football Championship 4PM @ Pueblo High School October 3 Grading Day NO SCHOOL October 4 is Taco Day October 3-12 FALL BREAK October 14 Complete Vision Care( at Miller) October 17 Mass Hearing Screening (PK, K, 1st. 3rd and 5th grade) October 20 Cavity free AZ ( K & 2nd) October 24 Movie Night October 29 NO SCHOOL October 29 Peter Piper Pizza Night (5-8) October 31 Halloween ( Trunk OR Treat ) After School Programs Folklorico Monday 3:00-5:00 Cross County Practice Begins again 09/22 Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday,Friday from 3:00-4:00 Soccer Shots This is a new program to Miller. They are still taking students. $20/week Meets every Tuesday 3:00-3:40    

Monday, Sep 29 2025

Miller Memo September Newsletter Q1 Week 5

Mustang Memo September Newsletter Q1 Week 5 September 1, 2025   Message from the Principal Hello Miller Families, Now that our Mustangs have learned the policies and procedures of their classrooms and practicing what it means to RIDE—Responsibility, Integrity, Determination, and Empathy—together to success at Miller Elementary, they are jumping in to the math and language arts curriculum! We have begun our student pre-assessments and diagnostics to ensure we help them where they are and create high expectations to get our Mustangs where they need to be! Teachers have come together as a grade-level to ensure our Quarter is mapped, standards are planned, and they are ready to dive into the learning and engagement of your Mustangs grade-level. This week, we celebrated our Rockstars, had specials and OMA, continued flag football practice for our 4th- and 5th-grade students, began DIBELS and IReady diagnostics, got ready for our upcoming Student Council Election, and had our Back to School Peter Piper Pizza night! Thank you to all of our families that came out to support our school. Next week may be short but we look forward to seeing the creative Student Council posters in our halls, the start of our 21st Century After School Program, our first Flag football game on Tuesday, Kona Ice after school on Thursday, Our first Mustang of the Month celebration, and student reflection and learning. As always if If you need to get in touch with me, please send me an email, call the front office to set up a time to meet, or complete the "frustration form" available in the front office. I’ll respond as soon as possible. Stay connected and informed by following us on Facebook for updates throughout the year! Sincerely, Katherine Sabel M. Ed Principal Miller Elementary School katherine.sabel@tusd1.org (520)908-4200 “Teaching and learning should bring joy.”                                                     ~Rita Pierson   Happening This Week 9/1-9/5   Mustang Agenda Monday NO SCHOOL Tuesday *21st Century Begins *Flag Football Game 4PM@Holladay Wednesday *Early Dismissal *No Practice Thursday *Kona Truck after school *Choir Practice *Practice until 5 Friday Mustang Booster Ice Cream Sale No Practice   From the Health Office Enrollment Form   Important Reminders NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY 9/01 21st Century Forms went out! If you haven't signed up and are still interested please reach out to your Mustangs' Teacher. Parent Teacher Conferences are coming! 09-17 to 09-18 Please reach out to your Mustangs' Teacher to schedule a time. Parent Drop Off.: Please pull all the way forward during our morning drop off. I know it is tempting to let your kids out before the roundabout, however it backs up traffic on Camino de la Tierra. Breakfast begins at 7:45. Students will enter the school through our northeast gate, proceed through the corral into the cafeteria. Please remind students they must stay in the cafeteria until released for Recess. We will not have the front side entrance to the cafeteria open. If you need any support feel free to come in or call us (520)908-4200   Sports This week Flag Football Game Students must be taken by family to and from games. Tuesday 4PM @Holladay Practice Thursday After school until 5 Soccer Shots It isn't too late to join! $20/week Meets every Tuesday 3:00-3:40 beginning August 26th. Sign up at www.ss-tucsonnorth.soccershots.com   Miller Mustang Vision, Mission, and Commitments to our Mustangs Mustangs RIDE respectfully together to success by committing to ALL students learning and growing EVERY day! We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. COMMITMENT STATEMENT Collective Belief Statement: All kids can learn, and we will establish high standards of learning that we expect all students to achieve. We believe that all students can and must learn at relatively high levels of achievement. It is our job to create an environment in our classroom that results in this high level of performance. We are confident that with our support and help, students can master challenging academic material, and we expect them to do so. We are prepared to work collaboratively with colleagues, students and parents to achieve this shared educational purpose.   Dismissal Procedures   Welcome Back Letter Principal Contact info If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links: (520) 908-4200 katherine.sabel@tusd1.org https://milleres.tusd1.org/TitleI

Saturday, Aug 30 2025

Mustang Memo

Mustang Memo Q1 Week 2 August 15, 2025   Message from the Principal Hello Miller Families, Are you tired? I know we are! The first two weeks of school have been busy and full of energy. Students are learning the policies and procedures of their classrooms and practicing what it means to RIDE—Responsibility, Integrity, Determination, and Empathy—together to success at Miller Elementary. They’ve also connected with their buddy classes and are working hard to understand what it truly means to be a Mustang. We know the start of the school year can bring new transitions that are sometimes challenging for students and families. Thank you for your patience as we continue to fine-tune our systems and help everyone become more familiar with Miller. If you need to get in touch with me, please call the front office, send me an email, or complete the "frustration form" available in the front office. I’ll respond as soon as possible. This week, we launched our specials schedule, giving students the chance to explore counseling, library, PE/structured activities, and art. We also kicked off flag football tryouts for our 4th- and 5th-grade students, which will continue next week. Looking ahead, we’re excited for Picture Day and our first Family Engagement event of the year on Wednesday. It’s been a wonderful start, and we’re looking forward to everything this school year has in store! Stay connected and informed by following us on Facebook for updates throughout the year! We can't wait to see you soon! Sincerely, Katherine Sabel M. Ed Principal Miller Elementary School katherine.sabel@tusd1.org (520)908-4200 “Teaching and learning should bring joy.”                                                     ~Rita Pierson   Happening This Week 8/18-8/22   Family Engagement Title 1 Open House Join us for our Family Engagement Evening Title 1 Open House. Wednesday August 20th 5-7PM You will have an opportunity to see what is happening in your students classroom, we have food trucks scheduled, a snack bar, and community partner booths. We can't wait to spend the evening with you.   Picture Day Wednesday August 20th Flyer was sent home on Thursday To purchase pictures use the QR code on the flyer!   Important Reminders Red Parent Folders went out last week. PLEASE return paperwork completed and signed in the folder to your students teacher Parent Drop Off.: Please pull all the way forward during our morning drop off. I know it is tempting to let your kids out before the roundabout, however it backs up traffic on Camino de la Tierra. Breakfast begins at 7:45. Students will enter the school through our northeast gate, proceed through the corral into the cafeteria. Please remind students they must stay in the cafeteria until released for Recess. We will not have the front side entrance to the cafeteria open. If you need any support feel free to come in or call us (520)908-4200   Dismissal Procedures   Sports This week Flag Football Practice Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday After school until 5 This is the last week to turn in physicals and join. Soccer Shots It isn't too late to join! $20/week Meets every Tuesday 3:00-3:40 beginning August 26th. Sign up at www.ss-tucsonnorth.soccershots.com   Mark Your Calendar August 20 Picture Day August 20 Family Engagement August 26 Hot shots August 27 Peter Piper Pizza Night August 29 After School Ice Cream September 1 NO SCHOOL September 4 Kona Ice September 8 Cross Country Begins September 9 Site Council Meeting September 12 After School Ice Cream September 12 BINGO Night September 15-19 Scholastic BookFair September 17-19 Parent Teacher Conferences September 23 Kindness Fundraiser September 26 After School Ice Cream   Miller Mustang Vision, Mission, and Commitments to our Mustangs Mustangs RIDE respectfully together to success by committing to ALL students learning and growing EVERY day! We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. COMMITMENT STATEMENT Collective Belief Statement: All kids can learn, and we will establish high standards of learning that we expect all students to achieve. We believe that all students can and must learn at relatively high levels of achievement. It is our job to create an environment in our classroom that results in this high level of performance. We are confident that with our support and help, students can master challenging academic material, and we expect them to do so. We are prepared to work collaboratively with colleagues, students and parents to achieve this shared educational purpose.   Welcome Back Letter Principal Contact info If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links: (520) 908-4200 katherine.sabel@tusd1.org https://milleres.tusd1.org/TitleI

Saturday, Aug 16 2025