Thank You Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation!
Posted November 16, 2013
Have you noticed our new trees? You might have missed them because they were planted after their leaves had already fallen! We are VERY thankful to the Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation for a grant of $3,000 which has allowed us to add six new trees to our school yard. John’s Nursery planted the trees in […]
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Millen Woods’ Community is the Greatest!
Posted November 15, 2013
Thank you so much for supporting our various initiatives this fall! We really appreciate the inspiring letters you wrote in support of the MusicCounts grant! We have to wait until January now, but in the meanwhile we are basking in the glow of your positive comments! We also really appreciate the time you are […]
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Bell Times at Millen Woods
Posted November 1, 2013
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) undertaking a system-wide review of its operations in order to minimize an anticipated budget shortfall. Every effort is being made to preserve direct classroom programming and services in support of student achievement. Potential cost savings were identified through altering school bell times in order to increase the efficiency […]
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Magazine Fundraiser
Posted October 11, 2013
Our Magazine campaign is now underway. This is School Council’s major fundraiser for the entire year. Through this program, Council is able to fund projects such as the popular Scientists in the School and purchase program enhancements such as musical instruments. We have some great incentives for students this year, including a free gym class, […]
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P.D. Friday, October 11
Posted October 10, 2013
On Friday, October 11, teachers will be engaged in professional activities at the school. We will be focusing on our learning data and our school improvement plans.
Happy World Teacher Day on October 5th!
Posted October 4, 2013
Thanks to teachers who make such a difference in the lives of children around the world and here at Millen Woods!
A Wonderful Walk on a Sunny Friday!
Posted September 30, 2013
Our Terry Fox Run on Friday, September 27 was a huge success! We raised $1,635.00 for the Foundation! This is over $600.00 more than last year! Thanks for your support Millen Woods Families!!
“Meet the Crew” Day!
Posted September 30, 2013
September 26 was an exciting day at Millen Woods! Students filled the school with displays about their deepest-held interests and unique passions. We toured the school, learning about a a wide variety of fascinating topics: everything from the solar system to soccer, donating hair to dancing, speaking Arabic to sounding Scottish, and building everything from dollhouses […]
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Thank you, School Council!
Posted September 13, 2013
It has been so exciting to watch our kindergarten and primary students discovering the new playground, designed and built by Earthscapes last month. Students can’t wait to get outside and begin climbing and sliding. We are very grateful to School Council, the playground committee and the fundraising committee who worked tirelessly last year to make construction […]
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Welcome Back to School!
Posted September 7, 2013
The first week back at school at Millen Woods has been great! Our students seem happy and energetic, and more than ready to tackle new learning! Safety is our first priority all year, and September is the most important time for setting good habits and getting into safe routines. THANK YOU to parents who take the […]