Freeman's Mill Elementary School's front office is celebrating first-grade teacher Kim Sutton for her official appointment as the school's new Teacher of the Year! Alongside this honor, the campus is getting local families involved early by opening up the online dashboard for incoming kindergarten registration. To keep students engaged between terms, the building leadership is also promoting the local public library program to challenge kids to hit their personal reading milestones over the break.

Q1. My child loves music. Can they join a performance group at Freeman's Mill Elementary School?

Ans. Fourth and fifth graders can join the school chorus or the specialized Orff ensemble, which practices after hours and performs at school concerts throughout the year.

Q2. How do I pay for my child's field trips or school t-shirts?

Ans. The school has a secure online payment platform called MyPaymentsPlus. You can attach your student ID number to your account and pay for anything using your phone and card.

Q3. What is the "Millie the Bear" mascot tradition?

Ans. Freeman's Mill Elementary School uses its bear mascot for school spirit days. Students who show top-tier character traits might get to take home a stuffed mascot for the weekend or get featured on the morning news show.

Q4. Can my child bring their own water bottle to keep at their desk?

Ans. Yes, please send a plastic, spill-proof bottle with them to school. They can refill it throughout the day at the drinking fountains and cooling stations in the hallways.

Q5. How do I request a parent-teacher conference to talk about my child's reading level?

Ans. Just message your child's teacher on ParentSquare or send them a quick email. They will get back to you to pick a morning or afternoon time to meet and talk about how your child is doing.