Family Communication

Hello families! We had another fantastic week at Miller! It started with a welcoming Fall feeling and ended with some super Santa Ana winds on Friday! It was so great to see so many 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade families at lunch today. Your students and I share that sentiment when I say we were very excited to see you. Thank you for joining us today, for those who could. Future Lunch and Learn on the Lawn are on the calendar and will be shared in future communications.

Join us for our volunteer collaboration next Monday after school, starting at 2:45. See the PTA's communication board at the front gate or stop by the front office for more information. We can't wait to have some spooky fun with you all! We will be hosting a visit with our District Superintendent, Mr. Andy McGuire, and participating in our cross-grade-level Band Buddies Lesson on Bucket Filling! We're counting down to our next Community Event on October 29th - which is our PTA-sponsored Fall Festival!

Warmly,
Ms. Sylvester

News and reports of recent ICE activity in our broader Escondido community can bring up deep feelings of anxiety, fear, and uncertainty for many of our families and children in our direct and surrounding community. First and foremost, we want to reassure you that Miller Elementary is, and will always be, a safe and welcoming place for every single one of our Mustangs and their families. Our highest priority is your child's safety, emotional well-being, and sense of belonging.

To help ensure safety in our campus environment, we want to share our district protocols:

• Strict Visitor Protocols and Closed Campus: All visitors are screened upon entry to campus with our video doorbell system. All visitors need to state their purpose, be given entry by our office staff, and sign in with a valid ID before entering campus. All campus doors are closed except during drop-off and dismissal.
• Law Enforcement Protocols: We do not permit state or federal law enforcement agencies on our school campus without proper documentation. Any official request or documentation must be submitted directly to our District Superintendent, Andrew McGuire, at the District Office for review and approval.
• A Safe Environment for Learning: Our classrooms have dedicated daily launch time to support our campus routines, care, and stability, ensuring our students feel safe and nurtured every day.

Our entire staff is dedicated to walking alongside your family with love, care, and compassion. If your child is feeling anxious, or if your family needs extra support, resources, or simply someone to talk to, please do not hesitate to reach out at 760-432-2470.

Peace Patrol is coming to Miller Elementary! 4th and 5th graders have an incredible LEADership opportunity here at Miller. Peace Patrol is a peer-based conflict resolution program that teaches students positive engagement, active listening, and effective problem-solving. Students who sign up will receive training in these valuable skills before volunteering their time weekly during recess and lunch. We are excited to have our student leaders be part of this program on campus. If you'd like your 4th/5th grader to participate, have them ask Ms. Ala for a permission slip. Training begins next week!

We have been recognized by our district for increasing average daily attendance and decreasing chronic absenteeism for the month of September 2026. Great work, Miller families!

Date: 10/19/2026
Time: 2:45
Meet us after school on Monday to learn more about the Fall Festival and how you can join the fun. See you there!

Please help us feed our monsters - donate candy in our monster bins at the front of the school! These candy donations support our event on the 29th, when all the families deck out their trunks for Trunk or Treat! Thank you in advance for your donations. They really make this event super special!

If you have any questions, call or email Veronica Casanova at (760) 432-2470 or [email protected]