Activities & Initiatives

A week in November is designated as American Education Week, and Governor Mifflin sets aside several days on which parents and grandparents are invited to visit their student’s classrooms to observe the learning environment in school.

Governor Mifflin School District celebrates American Education Week visitation on the Monday and Tuesday before the Thanksgiving vacation break. More information will be released closer to the time.

This night is one of the most important events of the school year. It is so critical that we have restructured the evening to occur before the first day and to include students and parents in a short meeting with their new teacher in their new classroom. Following are the details for your Back-to-School experience.

Kindergarten:

Students will meet their teacher, see their classroom and take a bus ride with the principal and specials teacher. When we return, kindergarteners will enjoy a snack in the cafeteria. Parents will meet briefly with PTO officers, followed by time spent with your kindergarten teacher in your child’s new classroom.

1st-4th Grade:

 Parents and students come to school together and participate in a brief meeting with the teacher.

Birthday books are a special tradition here at Mifflin Park.  Families have the option of donating $10, $20, or $25 to our Mifflin Park Library.  In turn, a new library book is specially selected.  Inside the book is a bookplate with their name and birthdate.  A birthday bookmark is also tucked inside.  Ms. Brumbach visits their homeroom to present them with their special library.  Books are presented on or around their birthdays.  For birthdays in June, July, August, or September, books are presented on the student’s half-birthday.

Please remember, birthday books must be returned to our library since they are part of our library collection.  Students do not keep the birthday books.  After their birthday passes, many students enjoy looking for their birthday book and checking it out again. Look for information to be sent home at the beginning of the school year.

In the spring, students participate in a day of activities to demonstrate physical skills and sportsmanship. Keep an eye out for information to come home regarding upcoming school year dates and times.

As an extension of the classroom, educational field trips are planned throughout the year. Teachers provide information to the parents when field trips are scheduled.

Parent chaperones, when needed, are selected by the teacher from those parents who have indicated interest. All parent chaperones must have their volunteer clearances. Please be aware that not all parents are selected for these trips as we are typically limited in the number of people who may attend.

Our K-4 Halloween celebration and parade will be held in the month of October. Parade time will be announced yearly on our school calendar.

Children should bring their costumes in a well-marked bag. Please do not allow your child to wear his/her costume to school. Storybook characters and costumes that will not hinder movement are recommended. Please refrain from violent and/or scary costumes. Children should not carry weapons just as knives, axes, swords, guns, etc. Masks may be worn during the parade only.

The purpose of this evening event is for parents to become acquainted with their child’s teacher and for the teacher to explain the daily activities and curricula. This event occurs very early in the school year.

In the spring, every student has a piece of artwork displayed throughout the halls of Mifflin Park. This activity is held in conjunction with the annual Book Fair. Parents are encouraged to attend this event.

Morning announcements start our school day. Students in second and third grades volunteer as members of a weekly News Team. In addition to the announcements, the weather, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a patriotic song are lead by News Team members.

In the spring, parents have the opportunity to visit classrooms during Open House nights. Examples of student projects and other accomplishments of the year are on display. Teachers highlight the academic progress of the children.

The first-grade students are fortunate to be able to participate in this program through the generosity of the UGI Corporation and the PTO.

Three book giveaways occur during the course of the year and revolve around a theme. The children participate in several lessons before the giveaway – a library lesson at the time of the giveaway and a follow-up activity involving parental participation.

EcoFest is celebrated each year the week of Earth Day. We celebrate everything our world has to offer, and learn more about how to keep it that way!