Principal's Message
We always love connecting with our parents and guardians during conferences, and we hope you felt that same warmth and connection! Even though it was a short week, the learning was incredibly strong; it was such a joy to see students proudly showcase their work in the classrooms and to catch them in action. Looking ahead, we are now accepting candy donations in our monster bins to support our Fall Festival Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 29th. Don't forget that Picture Day is this week on Friday, October 16th, just as we begin to enjoy some lovely, fall-like weather! In addition to our upcoming Friday activities, we are excited to invite our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade families to join us for our Family Lunch and Learn on the Lawn, which will feature a short presentation on road safety in collaboration with some wonderful community partners.
Warmly,
Ms. Sylvester
Social Emotional Learning
Socktober – Miller Elementary School Sock Drive
About the Drive
Join Miller as we collect NEW socks for our unhoused community members in Escondido!
Now through October 31st, please bring in new socks for men, women, and children. All proceeds will go to Interfaith Community Services.
Incentive
The class with the most collected socks wins a class party!
Benefiting Organization
Attendance Communications & Celebrations
Every day counts, and our Miller community is absolutely shining!
How you can help keep the streak alive:
- Plan Ahead: Schedule doctor appointments and family trips during school breaks or after-school hours whenever possible.
- Utilize School Programs: Save morning prep time and ensure your child is fueled for the day by taking advantage of free school breakfast and lunch programs.
- Build a Backup Plan: Connect with a family member, neighbor, or fellow parents to create a buddy system for getting your child to school if an emergency or car trouble pops up.
- Communicate Early: If your child must be absent due to an illness, reach out to the school's front office early to let them know.
PTA Updates & Events
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)
Our Monsters Are Hungry — They Need Candy
Our monsters are hungry — they need candy!
Any candy donations are greatly appreciated. You can drop off donations at the front Gate.
Family Engagement Communication
Volunteering at Miller
If you have any questions, call or email Veronica Casanova at (760) 432-2470 or [email protected]
A Quick Guide for Volunteers — Escondido Union School District 2026–2027
Escondido Union School District · 2026–2027
There are 4 volunteer levels. Each level is defined by how much unsupervised contact you have with students. Every level includes the requirements of the levels before it.
Apply to volunteer online at eusd.org/volunteering (opens in a new tab)
Level 0 — General Volunteer
One-time event at school, with no unsupervised access to students.
Types of Activities:
- Guest speaker or community resource presenter
- One-time volunteer for a school or classroom event
- Family Engagement Center volunteer activities
- Parent leadership (ELAC, PTA, SSC, etc.)
Requirements:
- Approved by a school staff member
- Complete the EUSD Volunteer Application & Code of Conduct Form (English / Spanish)
- Current government-issued photo ID (license, passport, military or government ID)
Level 1 — Supervised Volunteer
Little or no unsupervised contact — in public, adult-supervised settings or in the classroom under staff supervision.
Types of Activities:
- Day field trip chaperone (supervised, non-driving)
- Regularly scheduled classroom volunteer (reading, tutoring)
- Room parent
- Campus volunteer (office or playground helper)
Requirements:
- All Level 0 requirements
- Proof of a negative Tuberculosis (TB) test or risk assessment — upload with the Volunteer Application or submit to the Front Office
- Note: TB results must be dated within the last 60 days
Level 2 — Unsupervised Volunteer
Works directly with students and may have unsupervised time with them during a school or district activity.
Types of Activities:
- On-site tutoring or counseling outside of the classroom
- After-school or lunch club advisor
- Day field trip chaperone (unsupervised contact)
- Overnight field trip chaperone
Requirements:
- All Level 0 & 1 requirements
- LiveScan DOJ & FBI fingerprint clearance (EUSD LiveScan Form) — allow up to 6 weeks
- Mandated Reporter training, about 1 hour — link emailed by the District Office within 7 days
Level 3 — Volunteer Driver
Drives students in their own private vehicle.
Types of Activities:
- Field trip chaperone who drives students
Requirements:
- All Level 0, 1 & 2 requirements
- Submit the EUSD Field Trip by Private Vehicle Form
- Ask your school's Family Liaison to email you the electronic form
Every Visit, Every Level
"Enter through the Front Office and sign in through Hall Pass (Megan's Law check). Volunteer approval may be revoked at any time at the discretion of the Principal or a designated administrator."
Last updated August 2026. Questions? Ask your Family Liaison.