Welcome GHS Class of 2032

A little bit about me…

George Petmezas -

Mr. Petmezas

•	11 years withGeneva CUSD304

•	9th year as principal of MillCreekElementarySchool. •	AssistantPrincipal at GMS-North(2yrs)
•	Beganmy teachingcareer as a HighSchool Special EducationTeacher.

•	Mrs.Petmezas teaches Kindergartenin the Wheaton School District.

•	 I am a proud father of five! Tammi – Age10 Joanna –Age 8 Dean– Age5
Peter– Age4 Niko – Age4

SAC (Student Assistance Coordinator)

 Has completed 15 years in the district

 Next year will be my fifth year as SAC

 Prior to being a SAC, served as the speech-language pathologistin the building

 Recently moved from Bataviato St. Charles

 Two children, Kyle who is 21 and Kaley who is 20

Student Assistance Coordinator

Fill in if Mr. Petmezas is absent

Day to day coordination and supervision of instructional assistants

Provide support to students

Organize and participate in problem solving meetings

Handle Discipline 504 Coordinator

Built in 1996,Addition added in 2004 to accommodategrowth.

A Little Bit About Mill Creek Elementary

460 Students

34 Certified Teachers Student Services Team
1 School Psychologist

1 Social Worker

School               

1 Reading Specialist

2-3 Learning Behavior Specialists

2 Speech Pathologists School Nurse

 Doors Open at 7:45

 School Day: 8:00 – 2:15  Specials Include
Art– 1 Hour	1/Week

A Little Bit About Our School Day…

Music– 30 Min 2/Week PE – 30 Min      2/Week
 Send a PeanutFree Snack, SomethingClean.

 Recess, 2/Day

Dressfor the weather. We go outsidefor recess,1 Degreeor above (windchillor actual).

 Label,Label, Label…Removeable Clothing

We Love Visitors, and Your Kids Do Too! Bring Photo ID for Raptor

Volunteer

Read to your child's class, flashcards, Art room, copy

How Can I Get

parent, visit them for lunch

Serve as a lunch/recess supervisor (and get paid!)

Involved?	Join the PTO Halloween Room Party

Winter Holiday Party Spooktacular Volunteer
Run of the Mill/Ice Cream Social

Art Club (4th and 5th) Chess Club (All grades) Spanish Club (All grades) Music Club (3rd)
Extracurricular	Girls on the Run (3rd-5th)

Options for My Child

Band/Orchestra (Optional 5th)

Open Gym Sessions/Intramurals

Student Council (3rd – 5th)

No Food for Birthday Treats

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Nuts & Bolts

If you would like to send party invitations to school, please include everyone (all boys, or all girls). We do not distribute birthday party invitations on school grounds.

Snacks containing Peanuts are not allowed in the classroom (School Board Policy)

First Day of School Wednesday, August21st

School Supply Drop Off

Wednesday, August14th 1:00-5:00pmall grades

Important Dates

Kindergarten Play Dates – See Flyer

Curriculum Night

Run of the Mill/Ice Cream

Thursday,August29th

Early September,TBD

IS YOUR CHILD READY FOR KINDERGARTEN!

“Don’t be afraid.”

You’re going to find that many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our own point of view ~

Obi Wan Kenobi

We are educating the whole child.

Intellectual Skills

Know their first and last name Recognizes and can write their name Counts 0-10
Knows their ABC’s

Recognize and know letters within their name

How to hold a book upright and turn the pages.

Tell and retell familiar stories. Hold scissors & pencil appropriately

Personal Needs/Social Skills

Listen and follow simple instructions Cooperate with other children
Sit for short periods of time Follow simple two-step directions How to share and take turns

Notes from the Nurse….

Please go to: www.geneva304.org/parents/healthservices

For information regarding requirements and all forms

Important Dates: May to August

 Registration Deadline – Friday, May 24th

Teacher Assignments AND Bus Routes posted on HAC– Friday,August 9th

School Supply Drop-Off – Wednesday,August 14th (1:00 – 5:00 pm)

Kindergarten Teacher Meet and Greet – Monday, August 19th 2:30-3:30,MCS Playground

1st Day of School – Wednesday, August 21st Medical Forms Due – Wednesday, August 21st

Dismissal & Pick-Up

• Look for an email from Mr. Petmezas the week of August 12th with details on the first day of school and all our drop off and dismissal procedures.

Enjoy the summer!

•	Read lots, and lots, and lots! •	…and lots!
•	Play together with friends and neighbors.

•	Learn the letters in your name and
practice writing it with a capital at the beginning.

•	Talk about how fun kindergarten will be.

Questions?