📚 Calling all future Kindergarten families! 🎒
Is your child starting Kindergarten at BCPS this fall? They’re eligible for our FREE Summer Reading Academy through Waterford Early Learning!
✅ 150 spots available
✅ Runs June 9 – August 1
✅ Online, adaptive reading program
✅ 15 minutes a day at home
✅ Personalized support from a BCPS Coach
This award-winning program helps our youngest learners build confidence and essential early literacy skills before the first day of school. Let’s set them up for a strong start! 🚀
🔗 Visit the website to register. Spots will go fast! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSch2pNcJF39tD6xnKAuyZhea2ZnKFcx6wceVBdNmAjQj3FBOA/viewform
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Hi, Old Mill Families! Just a quick reminder—if you haven’t completed online registration for your child, they will not be placed on a class list when those are released. It’s important to get this done as soon as possible to ensure they have a spot! Need help? Call us at 502-869-3200—we’re happy to assist!
https://www.bullittschools.org/page/online-registration
Mark your calendars for our back-to-school dates!
School Supply Lists Are Here!
We know summer just kicked off, but you never know when a great sale will pop up—or when you’re ready to get a head start! Supply lists for all grade levels are now available. You can find them:
✔️ In your inbox
✔️ On our BCPS app
✔️ On our school social media pages
✔️ In hard copy form at the front office
Let us know if you need help accessing them—we’re happy to assist!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UBsOwfWR3Mq3tPzuAPhbnrIdya4eWqVXDjRXLjUDPCQ/edit?usp=sharing
🌞 iReady 夏季挑战：整个夏天都保持生长！📚🧠研究表明，学生在暑假期间可能会损失长达两个月的学业进步——这种现象被称为“暑期滑坡”。但每周只需花40分钟学习阅读和数学，就能帮助学生避免这种损失，甚至促进其进步！因此，我们推出了“暑期iReady追踪挑战”！✅每周完成 40 分钟的阅读和数学✅在追踪器上用颜色填上方框（电子版或纸质版）✅把它带到开放日，赢取惊喜奖品！如果您想要打印版，前台也准备了复印件。别担心，我们也可以查看您孩子的学习记录！让我们在这个夏天保持敏锐——因为学习不会因为学校放假而停止！🌟
The halls may be quiet, but our hearts are so full! Here are some highlights from our last day together!
Calling all incoming kindergarten families!
BCPS is offering FREE access to Waterford Early Learning for all incoming kindergarteners!
This program helps your child build early reading, math, and science skills through fun, 15-minute daily activities at home.
This morning we kicked off the day with our annual Last Day Staff Breakfast and a special celebration for Mrs. Gentry’s retirement. We are so grateful for the many years she has poured into education and the impact she’s had on countless students and staff. Thank you, Mrs. Gentry—you will be deeply missed!
This week's student spotlight goes out to all 3rd grade students.
"The entire 3rd grade helped fill up 13 garden beds with the soil that was delivered. They are doing an amazing job taking ownership of this project, adding different components to the garden for each of their research areas. What would have taken me hours and hours of work, they were able to complete in 2 30 minute chunks!" -Mrs. Thompson
Yesterday, we celebrated a joyful milestone at OMES as our kindergarteners and 5th graders were honored in a special promotion ceremony! Families and staff gathered to recognize the incredible growth and accomplishments of these students. Kindergarteners beamed with pride as they crossed the stage, marking the completion of their very first year of school, while our 5th graders celebrated the end of their elementary journey and the exciting transition to middle school. The event was filled with smiles, applause, and a few happy tears—thank you to all the families, teachers, and staff who helped make the day so memorable!
LAST CALL! Tomorrow is our big Yearbook Signing Event!
If your student hasn't purchased a yearbook yet but would still like one, we have a few extras available.
To double-check availability, please email Mrs. Compton. kaylee.compton@bullitt.kyschools.us
Our 2nd Annual 5th Grade Breakfast was a hit!
We’re soaking up every moment with our soon-to-be middle schoolers. A huge shoutout to Craig’s Jamerican and Mr. Tea for cooking up a delicious breakfast for our crew! We are so grateful for your support and time! 💙🐨
The Class of 2025 walked our halls one last time today—and wow, what a moment. 💙
We saw familiar faces, shared big hugs, and felt all the emotions. Watching our former students come back home was such a gift.
Once a Koala, always a Koala. 🐨
A huge thank you to our amazing PTO for sponsoring the popcorn bar for our 3rd–5th grade students! It was the perfect way to celebrate their hard work and perseverance on the KSA test. We appreciate your continued support in making school feel special for our kids! 🍿👏
Final KASA Fundraiser Update!
We did it, Old Mill! Thanks to your generosity, we raised a grand total of $887.24 for Special Olympics—surpassing our $800 goal!
Kentucky took the win with $504.50 raised, which means… Mrs. Joiner gets to keep wearing her Kentucky blue!
Thank you for showing up big for an amazing cause!
This week's student spotlight goes out to Owen and Easton. They saw a need and filled it! When we cleaned up Makerspace today they could tell some zippered bags were not fitting in the bins well and took the time to take them all out, resort, and also place random pieces back in the correct bags. They worked as a team and worked efficiently to make a big difference
Upcoming kindergarten families, mark your calendars!
Today we celebrated the heart of Old Mill—our incredible volunteers!
Ms. Pam, our Volunteer Coordinator, organized a beautiful lunch and thoughtful goodies to show just how much we appreciate each and every one of you. From classroom support to event help and everything in between, your time and love make all the difference.
Thank you for being such a big part of our Koala family!
We hope everyone has a wonderful three day weekend!
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Tomorrow is Field Day!
Be sure to check out the image for important reminders so we can make tomorrow extra awesome for our students! We can't wait to have some fun!
