Millwood Public Schools

Subject: 8th Grade Field Trip and Photo Update Good Evening Arts Academy Parents, Thank you for sending your 8th graders picture ready today. Unfortunately, we had a conflict with our photographer at the last minute. Due to the preparations for graduation items and testing, the Admin made the decision to take headshots with a cell phone and send them for print. Please rest assured that all photos will only be used for educational purposes and will be deleted afterwards. The pictures turned out quite nice, as they were taken with a Google Pixel. As we look forward to closing out the year, we have a field trip coming up on May 2, 2025. We will be going to Celebration Station from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The cost is $30.00, and all money is due by April 29, 2025. We understand there may be financial challenges, so please reach out to the front office for assistance. We want all 8th graders to participate. If a student chooses not to follow our expectations, they will not be allowed to participate in the field trip and may jeopardize their participation in Graduation or Prom. Students will be working up to the last day of school. They will have activities, but it is important to remain focused. This is a new beginning for our 8th Grade students. Thank you for your understanding and support. Best regards, Arts Academy Team

Millwood Public Schools Parents & Guardians: We want to hear from you! Please take a moment to complete the parent survey linked below. The survey includes important information about your experience and changes for the 2025-26 School Year. We will be accepting responses until Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScouEkUgc6HBK9WbmD4wQpIyUMHzsIFLaLM3o3EILWkKs3q5A/viewform?usp=sharing

Subject: 8th Grade Picture Day Reminder Good Afternoon Arts Academy Families, 8th Graders will be taking pictures tomorrow, April 21, 2025. Students may bring a change of clothes that they would like to take their pictures in. Pictures will be used for 8th Grade Graduation, which is on May 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. If your student needs a tie or a jacket, we will have some on hand for pictures. After pictures, students must put back on their Arts Academy shirts and khakis. The pictures are headshots only. Please make sure your student is present tomorrow. We look forward to seeing your student. If you have any questions, please reach out to Patrina James at 405.478.0360, ext. 3221. Thank you and have a great evening!

Millwood Public Schools Parents & Guardians: We want to hear from you! Please take a moment to complete the parent survey linked below. The survey includes important information about your experience and changes for the 2025-26 School Year. We will be accepting responses until Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScouEkUgc6HBK9WbmD4wQpIyUMHzsIFLaLM3o3EILWkKs3q5A/viewform?usp=sharing

Subject: Important Testing Information for Arts Academy Families Good Afternoon Arts Academy Families, As we begin testing this week, it is crucial that all students are in attendance. We have several events taking place, and any student involved in these activities will be required to attend school on Fridays to complete their state testing. Additionally, if your child is sick, they will also need to attend on Fridays for makeup state exams. Please ensure your student does not have a computer charger at home or in their backpacks, as we want to make sure all computers have chargers during testing. 8th Graders will take the Writing State Exam on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, and the ELA test on Thursday, April 17, 2025. It is essential that students are present for these assessments. Test preparation will continue for 6th and 7th Graders this week, and daily attendance is appreciated. Thank you in advance for all that you do for Millwood Arts Academy and especially for your student. Without your support, their success would not be possible. Have a great evening!

Subject: Important Updates on State Testing Good Evening Arts Academy Families, We are just one week away from state testing. Our focus remains on student learning, ensuring that each student does their best to succeed on the test. Please encourage your student to give their best effort in class each day and to continue asking questions as they arise. It is important that students eat breakfast daily and arrive at school by 8:00 a.m. OSTP TESTING DATES: 8th Grade: Writing: April 16 ELA: April 17 Science: April 24 Math: May 1 7th Grade: ELA: April 23 Math: April 30 6th Grade: ELA: April 22 Math: April 29 Make-up tests will be given on Fridays beginning at 8:30 AM. Additionally, students may participate in dress out day for $1.00 on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Thank you for all your support. Sincerely, Arts Academy Staff

Subject: Important Updates for Tomorrow Good Evening Arts Academy Families, On Tomorrow, Thursday, March 27, 2025, students will be allowed to dress out for $1.00. Parents, please ensure your student adheres to the appropriate dress code, with no holes in pants or shorts and no crocs or slides of any kind. Additionally, there will be a Powder Puff Football game during the 6th and 7th hours of the school day on Thursday. The admission cost is $7.00, and students should bring extra money if they wish to purchase items from the concession stand. For those students attending tutoring on Fridays, please ensure they arrive by 8:00 a.m. and are picked up by 12:00 p.m. We appreciate your continued support in helping students remain focused and disciplined within the classroom. Together, we will end the school year on a great note. Thank you!

Subject: Welcome Back for the 4th Quarter Good Afternoon, We hope everyone had a restful Spring Break! We want to welcome all scholars back for the 4th quarter of school, which means, yes, it is almost over. As we plan for these 9 weeks, please note that we still have procedures in place to ensure learning takes place daily. 1) No phones are allowed throughout the day. All phones must be turned into their bucket and will be put away until 7th period. If a student is late to school, they must turn their phones into the office. No tablets are allowed either. If a student needs to contact a parent, they will be allowed to use the office phone. 2) Students must come to school focused on learning throughout the entire day. We will have activities throughout the day where students will be allowed to talk and be free, but during classroom time, the expectation is for all students to be focused on learning. 3) We need your student at school daily and on time. The school day starts at 8:20 a.m. and ends at 3:20 p.m. The cafeteria doors open at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast. 4) All students need to be in uniform. Blue Uniform Arts Academy shirts are the uniform. Hoodies need to be placed in lockers if they are not one of our uniform hoodies. This is non-negotiable, and students will call home if they are not in uniform. We want to make sure our students are safe. Thank you so much for your assistance with our procedures. We want to end the school year on a positive note.

Good Afternoon! This is a reminder that Spring Break is this week, March 17-21, 2025. District offices will be closed Thursday and Friday. We hope you enjoy the break. See you next week!

Subject: Important Reminders for a Successful Week Good Evening Arts Academy Families, As we approach spring break, I want to take a moment to share some important reminders for this busy week ahead. All phones and iPads must be turned in each day. If a student is late, they are expected to check into the front office and turn their phone in there. This is a non-negotiable policy. Students need to clean out and organize their lockers before Thursday, March 13, 2025. A Pre-Test will be administered in every classroom on Monday, followed by a Post-Test on Thursday. It's crucial that students attend school daily and arrive on time. Lastly, please remind students of the importance of staying focused. Horseplay and classroom disruptions will not be tolerated. All students must leave campus by 3:30 p.m. unless they are participating in an afterschool activity. If they have a sibling in an activity, they must stay with them to ensure everyone’s safety. Thank you for your cooperation and support! Best regards, Arts Academy

Subject: Important Dress Code and After School Reminders Good Evening Arts Academy Families, Students will be allowed to dress out for $1.00 tomorrow, Thursday, March 6, 2025. Please ensure there are no tights or holes in jeans or shorts, and that students follow the dress code. No slides or crocs are acceptable. If your student is not participating in any activities, they must clear the campus after school and be off the campus no later than 3:30 p.m. If they are waiting for a sibling to finish their after-school activity, they must stay with them. No students are allowed to hang in the hallways, auditorium, or cafeteria after school. Lastly, all students should have a clear backpack at this time. This is not optional, so please ensure your student is in compliance. If you need assistance, please contact the main office at 405.478.0360 ext. 3221. Thank you, and have a great evening!

Subject: Important Updates for Arts Academy Parents Good Evening Arts Academy Parents, Students will be allowed to dress out tomorrow, February 27, 2025, for a dollar. Please ensure there are no holes in pants or shorts, and absolutely no crocs or slides. If your child received a permission slip for the field trip on Friday, February 28, 2025, they must wear their blue Arts Academy shirts. Uniform shirts may be worn with jeans. As a reminder, we will have evening Parent Teacher Conferences tomorrow evening, February 27, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. We expect to have 100 percent participation. Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing you tomorrow evening! Best regards, Arts Academy

PRE-K Enrollment for 2025-26 is now open! Visit https://www.millwoodps.org/page/millwood-enrollment to complete the application.

Subject: Important Update for Falcon Families Good Morning Falcon Families, We will not be live on Virtual this morning. All students are to log into their Google Classroom and complete assignments. Teachers will not be available until after 1 PM due to a Professional Development. Students may leave a message in their Teacher's Google Classroom if they have any questions. Please ensure students complete all assignments. Students who were unable to complete any assignments virtually may come to the school after 1 PM to pick up a printed packet. Thank you so much for your cooperation. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Patrina James at pjames@millwoodps.org or 405.478.0360 (ext. 3221). Best regards, Arts Academy

Update: Millwood Public Schools will be virtual on Thursday, February 20, 2025. All district offices will be open. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Stay safe and stay warm. Parent Teacher Conferences have been rescheduled to Thursday, February 27, 2025

Parent Teacher Conferences have been rescheduled to Thursday, February 27, 2025 from 5pm-8pm.

Update: Millwood Public Schools will be virtual on Thursday, February 20, 2025. All district offices will be closed. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Stay safe and stay warm. Parent Teacher Conferences have been rescheduled to Thursday, February 27, 2025

Update: Millwood Public Schools will be virtual on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. All district offices will be closed. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Stay safe and stay warm.

Millwood Public Schools will be virtual Tuesday, February 18th. District offices will be closed. Thank you for your continued support, patience, and understanding. Stay warm and stay safe.

Subject: Technology Inventory Reminder Good Afternoon, I hope this message finds you well. I want to remind you that students will be in school on Monday, February 17, 2025. Tomorrow, we will be completing a technology inventory. Please ensure that all technology has been returned from home. Our goal is to make sure all students have a working Chromebook. We will check the inventory list, and if your student was issued a Chromebook and has misplaced it, there will be a charge on their account. If your child did not receive technology, they will be issued a Chromebook tomorrow. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Best regards, Millwood Staff