Family Communication

Hello Mustang Families! I hope this message finds you well. We had a great week at school, welcoming October and families to Donuts with Grownups. It's amazing to see how much learning and growing we have already done this year. Speaking of growth, Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Thursday 10/8 and Friday 10/9 this next week. These are non-student days, and there is no school. Many of you have already coordinated with your student(s) teacher(s) to connect and hear about your student's growth. We look forward to your partnership and time to meet as we work to support your student every day at school. Please complete the form linked below if you'd like a translator for your conference. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call our front office at (760) 432-2470.

Warmly,
Ms. Sylvester

Please be mindful of our neighbors and traffic laws off of Miller Avenue and Brotherton Road. This includes, but is not limited to, utilizing crosswalks and parking in appropriate zones (not on red curbs or white loading zones), and not blocking our neighbors' driveways or school driveways utilized for staff parking. Please cross the street at designated crosswalks and leave room for our school buses. As a reminder, the front visitor parking spaces are to be used for office visits; they are not drop-off or pick-up spots for students getting on or leaving campus.

This week on Thursday, Mustangs attended an assembly about being a bucket filler. Ms. Sylvester read Have You Filled a Bucket Today? by Carol McCloud.Mustangs reviewed bucket-filling behaviors, such as helping others, being a good listener, and showing respect. They also learned about bucket dipping behaviors, like excluding others and bullying. We encourage a family discussion on bucket filling and to read the book together at home.

Another bucket filling behavior is to show empathy to our neighbors. That is why Miller Elementary will be hosting our yearly Socktober! We will be collecting new socks for children, women, and men and will provide them to Interfaith Community Services here in Escondido. The class with the most donations will win a class party. More details to follow.

We are thrilled to share that thanks to your incredible dedication, we have maintained a 95% attendance rate thus far this school year! This means our classrooms are full of energy, our students are building strong learning habits, and they are connecting with their peers and teachers every single day. Let’s keep this amazing momentum going!
Here is why staying on track matters so much for our youngest learners:

• Academic Foundations: Elementary school is where reading, math, and social skills take root. Being here every day ensures no child misses out on these essential building blocks.
• Confidence & Routine: Consistent attendance helps children feel settled, secure, and confident in their daily school routines.
• Community & Belonging: When your child is here, their classmates and teachers celebrate their presence. They are a vital part of our school family!

• Plan Ahead: Whenever possible, schedule doctor appointments and family trips during school breaks or after-school hours.
• Healthy Habits: Keep consistent bedtime and morning routines to make waking up and getting out the door a breeze.
• Communicate: If your child needs to be absent due to illness, please reach out to our front office early to let us know.

Thank you, parents, guardians, and students, for making school attendance a top priority. Let's continue working together to make every single school day count!

#AttendanceMatters #ElementarySuccess #EveryDayCounts #SchoolCommunity

Get your costumes ready and your car trunks decorated! We are thrilled to invite you to our annual Fall Festival - Trunk or Treat event. This is a fun, safe, and family-friendly way for our community to celebrate Halloween together.

Event Details
Date: Thursday, October 29th, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Miller Elementary

Volunteer to help

• Host a Trunk: Park your car, decorate your trunk, and hand out candy! Setting up a trunk is the best way to get into the spirit.
• Volunteer at the Event: Help sell food, monitor a craft booth, or run the cake walk.

Sign up for Fall Festival Trunk-or-Treat (opens in a new tab)

We can't wait to see your creative trunks and wonderful costumes!

If you have any questions about this event or any of our upcoming activities, feel free to reach out to our PTA

• Email: [email protected]
• Instagram: millerptaescondido
• Website: Shop the Miller EUSD PTA Online Store (opens in a new tab)

JOIN THE FUN AND STAY CONNECTED WITH OUR MILLER COMMUNITY! HERE'S HOW IT WORKS: PICK UP YOUR PARENT PASSPORT FROM MS. CASANOVA. EVERY TIME YOU PARTICIPATE IN A FAMILY EVENT, ASK ANY MILLER STAFF MEMBER FOR A SIGNATURE IN YOUR PASSPORT. ONCE YOU COLLECT 20 SIGNATURES, YOU'LL BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A SPECIAL CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FROM MS. SYLVESTER! THIS IS OUR WAY OF CELEBRATING YOUR COMMITMENT TO BEING AN ACTIVE AND ENGAGED PART OF THE MILLER ELEMENTARY FAMILY. LET'S FILL THOSE PASSPORTS TOGETHER— ONE SIGNATURE AT A TIME!

To get your passport, or if you have any questions, call or email Veronica Casanova at (760) 432-2470 or [email protected]