Eagle eNews - March 5, 2021
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UPDATES & INFORMATION:
COMING SOON: SHREK JR!

More than 80 students from Milford High School have been working incredibly hard both on and off the stage to prepare for the debut of Shrek the Musical Jr.

Due to restrictions on live performances the students will record the musical live and then it will be available for streaming in the comfort of your own home.

The students will record the show March 20 and it will be available for download shortly after. We will make an announcement once the ticketing website is open for purchasing.
INTRADISTRICT ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN

We are currently accepting applications for Intradistrict Enrollment. Families wishing to apply for Intradistrict Enrollment need to apply online.

Intradistrict Enrollment applications are opened each year for students to have the opportunity to transfer to another elementary school building within the district. Applications are reviewed and building assignments are made based upon capacity and board regulations. Intradistrict Enrollment applications will be accepted through March 31. Click here to apply.

(Open Enrollment opens April 1 and closes April 30. The application process must be completed online beginning April 1. Open Enrollment applications are available each spring for students who live outside of our district boundaries to have an opportunity to apply to attend a Milford school. Applications are reviewed and assignments are made based upon capacity and board regulations.)
DONATE YOUR USED DEVICES TO HELP THE CINCINNATI ZOO SAVE THE GORILLAS

Our partner Feed our Flock is participating in the Cincinnati Zoo's "Go Bananas Challenge" in an effort to save the gorillas.

Drop boxes are located at each of our schools to collect cell phones, chargers, and tablets (no laptops are accepted) through the end of March.

Send your donated device into school with your child or contact one of our buildings to drop off your donation.
FACEBOOK LIVE Q&A MARCH 16

On Tuesday, March 16 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Superintendent John Spieser will be hosting a "Live Chat with the Superintendent" event on Facebook. He will answer submitted questions first and then open the floor for live questions toward the end of the hour.
 
To participate, please provide your questions or comments using Thought Exchange. Click here to access Thought Exchange to submit your question.
 
Tune in on Facebook on March 16. A recording of the event will be available to view on our website afterward.
 
(Thought Exchange is our online feedback gathering tool - click here to learn how to use it.)
MARCH 18 & 19: Remote Learning Days

Milford staff will receive their second vaccination on Thursday, March 18. All students will learn remotely Thursday, March 18 and Friday, March 19. If you have any questions about learning expectations for these two remote days, please reach out to your child's teacher directly.
MRS. BOYD E. SMITH CELEBRATING HER 100TH BIRTHDAY

Mrs. Jean Smith, widow of Boyd E. Smith, is celebrating her 100th birthday on March 6. Jean was a long time volunteer at BES through the years since it was built in 1980. She attended the groundbreaking and opening ceremony for the new Boyd E. Smith Elementary building.

Mrs. Smith’s family is inviting Milford families to share in this special celebration and send birthday wishes to her.

Cards and well wishes may be sent to: Mrs. Jean Smith, Pinebrook Unit #324, 5877 Wolfpen Pleasant Hill Road, Milford, OH 45150
INTERESTED IN SUBSTITUTING?

Schools across our region need more substitute teachers! Ohio recently passed a law allowing candidates without a Bachelor's Degree to substitute teach for the remainder of this school year. Comprehensive Substitute Solutions serves as our substitute management provider, responsible for the hiring and employment of substitute teachers. Click here to learn more.
SEEKING KEY COMMUNICATORS

Milford School District is forming a Key Communicators Network and invites those interested to join. A Key Communicator is someone in the district who is seen as somewhat of a leader who has the "ear" of a significant group of residents and is someone others go to when looking for information about the school district or related civic issues. A Key Communicator is usually someone who is supportive of the district, but not necessarily 100 percent of the time. Key Communicators could be active parents, employees, active residents, community leaders, members or leaders of community organizations, or members of clubs or boosters.

We'd ask that Key Communicators be willing to receive periodic updates from us (typically by email) and to share the information as appropriate. They would serve as our "eyes and ears" in the district as well, to help us share information and in turn share insights with us that would help us do a better job in any number of ways.

The Key Communicators Network will kick off in in March with a virtual meet and greet. If you are interested in joining the Key Communicators Network or if you have questions, please email Wendy Planicka, Director of Communications.
CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS

Click here to access our CONTACT US page on our website. The page includes contact information for administrators and building principals.

Or you can always email our general email address: contactmilford@milfordschools.org.
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