Community

Another reason I appreciate the opportunity to teach at Milaca Elementary, is the involvement of our community. February is "I Love to Read" month. We start with a pepfest. We have an entire month of activities to motivate and inspire students to read. Students in grades fourth through sixth, who meet their reading goals, are invited to go rollerskating at Thunderblades in Princeton, Minnesota. This activity is sponsored by the Milaca PTO (Parent-Teacher Organization).

Today, I finished filling out the certificates for students. Students can choose between a Mini Blizzard at Dairy Queen or a free game of bowling at Lakeway Lanes Bowling in Milaca. In addition, Hobnetti's Pizza and Hardees give a certificate for EVERY student who meets their goal. There are over 990 students in our school that have the opportunity! That is a big commitment for any business!

Certificates were on student's tables when they returned from Specials today.

There are other businesses in our community who participate, by supplying prizes for our weekly drawings including the Milaca High School Activities, Subway, and businesses that are active in many other ways. The businesses who donate will be recognized at our pepfests.

Our community, our community members and businesses, are involved in hundreds of other meaningful and important ways throughout the year. Often, their time and efforts are not known to me, yet no less valuable.

So proud to live in Milaca and be a part of a supportive and involved community who values their youth! Thank you!!!