McMillan Elementary PTA

  Field Day is Coming to McMillan! Get ready for one of our favorite McMillan traditions —  Field Day is happening Tuesday, May 26 from 1:30–3:15 PM! All students will participate together in our huge variety of activities including sports games, obstacle courses, water games, yard games, snacks, and more. Students can even dunk a 6th grader in the dunk tank, enjoy popcorn, snow cones, watermelon, and popsicles, and complete a special BINGO card to earn a prize! The theme this year is DISNEY and we can't wait for your children to see what we have come up with! Our teachers are planning to dress up as Disney characters to help with our BINGO card - we are sure it is going to make the day even more magical! A HUGE thank you to Sarah Sly, Courtney Jacobsen, Stevie Lafeen, Julia McMillan, Natalie Stoddard, and Katrina Stockstill for their contributions to making this day amazing!  You would be ASTONISHED to see the amount of things they have done for this event!  We are ...

McMillan’s annual Fit, Fun Run is here!   We’re excited to continue this beloved tradition!   We want to give a huge thank-you to Miss Angie Thompson for organizing it each year. All students are encouraged to walk or run 1, 2, or 3 miles . Kindergarten parents are strongly encouraged to participate with their child to help them follow the route and signs. Permission slips will be sent home with each student. The run starts and ends at McMillan , beginning north on Fashion Blvd. While a detailed route map isn’t being shared for safety reasons, there will be plenty of signs and volunteers along the way, plus support from the Murray Police Department to ensure student safety. Each student will receive a free Fit, Fun Run shirt (designed by a McMillan student) and provided by Dr. Dolata and Mrs. Bigelow. Please send your child in comfortable socks and running shoes . Sunscreen and water are recommended, though there will be two water stations , and every student will ...

Here is one of our FAVORITE resources to give out in anticipation of Teacher Appreciation Week! Enjoy! If you happen to be interested in signing up to "sponsor" a gift for a staff member, please click on the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A4CABAE22AAF85-63286640-treat I'm sorry for the terrible appearance of these documents.  I have tried many different ways to upload them, but this is the best quality that I can manage!  If you need a better picture, feel free to text me at (208) 339-4114 and I will send the images directly to you! Thank you for your understanding <3 

Teacher Appreciation Week is HERE! Dear Parents and Guardians, We’re excited to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week from April 13–17! This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to show gratitude for the hard work, care, and dedication our teachers give every day. The theme this year is:  🍓🍓How 'Berry' Sweet it is to be taught by YOU! 🍓🍓 Each day of the week will have a suggested small gift idea. Some of these ideas are completely free (like a handwritten note or drawing), while others are optional small tokens of appreciation. Please note: Participation is completely optional. Your child is not required to bring anything at all. Students are welcome to participate as much or as little as they’d like. Our goal is simply to spread kindness and appreciation in ways that feel comfortable for every family. Here is more information about each day:  Monday: Bring your teacher their favorite treat This can be as small or as large as you like! Anything listed as a favorite dr...

 Rock Your Socks Don't forget to wear bright, fun socks to school on Thursday!  Each teacher will count up how many kiddos participated and two classrooms with the highest percentages will have a chance to win a classroom set of fun socks!  One set is from John's Crazy Socks based in Farmington, Utah and run by a Father-Son team!

March 2026 Cultural & Awareness Celebrations March is full of opportunities for students and families to learn about cultures, traditions, and important awareness topics from around the world. Below are several March observances with ideas and local events where families can participate and learn together. March 3 – Purim ✡️ Purim is a Jewish holiday celebrating the story of Queen Esther and the salvation of the Jewish people. Families celebrate with costumes, storytelling, and sharing food and treats with friends. Local Event on March 3: Purim in the Shtetl! - JewishUtah.com March 3 – Holi  Holi, often called the Festival of Colors, is a Hindu celebration welcoming the arrival of spring. Families celebrate with bright colored powders, music, and community gatherings. Local Event on March 28-29: Festival Of Colors in Spanish Fork, UT - Learn More: Books That Teach Students About the Hindu Festival Holi March 3 – World Wildlife Day  World Wildlife Day celebrates the plants ...