Need Motivation?

Are you still working on that New Year Resolution? It is never too late to get out and get moving!

Join us on Saturday, August 21, 2010 for the STRIDES 5K Walk/Run for Education at Lake Zorinsky. Registration / Packet Pick Up begins at 7:15 a.m. , Runners Start at 8 a.m. and Walkers Start at 8:15 a.m.

We have a wonderful course for both runners and walkers! Check out our map on www.mpsfoundation.org and while you are there REGISTER ONLINE!!!

Funds raised through the event will go towards school site plan grants funded by the Foundation.


Presenting Sponsor: Millard Education Association
Sponsors: Hy-Vee and Orizon Group
Official Water Sponsor: Deep Rock Water

Come out for a healthy activity for the entire family and support education!

STRIDES Walk/Run for Education

Join us on Saturday, August 21st for the first annual STRIDES for Education 5K Walk/Run


Registration: 7:15 a.m.
Runners Start: 8 a.m.
Walkers Start: 8:15 a.m.

Registration Fees (includes t-shirt for each registered participant)
$10 kids (12 and under)
$15 adults (13 and older)
$25 runner (includes timing chip)

Register today at www.mpsfoundation.org or by calling 402.715.1170

New Mascot???

We believe we have 19 days and counting till we have some new friends at the Foundation. There are over 10 duck eggs nesting on our property.

Consider this the DUCK WATCH 2010!

Kids Network Safety/Security

As we head down the backstretch of 2009-2010 Kids Network school-year operations, Millard Public Schools Foundation Administration would like to thank our families and employees for their efforts in assisting to strive for increased safety and security for the children at our 25 Kids Network operational locations. The following are several measures our employees of our program have taken to achieve this goal:

• KN employees have been required to dress in standardized uniforms


• KN employees are required to attend ‘Establishing and Maintaining Boundaries Training’ to become educated in regards to appropriate adult/child interactions and relationships


• Measures such as increased staffing, boundaries education and site-specific policies have been enacted to avoid children and staff being placed in one-on-one situations


• Formation of a Kids Network Safety Committee


• Development of a site safety orientation required for all employees


• Increased user information required on snow day registration paperwork


• Revisions to sign-in/out processes


• Universal protocol for table and hand washingPeriodic special topic trainings by MPSF Administration and KN Safety CommitteeMonthly site checks by Kids Network Administration

Thanks to everyone's cooperation and support increating a fun and safe environment for the children of Kids Network!

Mark Beller
MPSF Program Director

It's Time!

The school year is flying by, and once again it is time for our annual registration for Half day Preschool and Pre-K programs. This enrollment period is open to new families not already attending our program. Classes begin in September.

Open enrollment for our half day programs, starts Monday, February 1, 2010 8 AM. Please contact us at 715-1145 to inquire about specific details.

Save The Date

WHERE'S TIGER?????

It doesn't look like Orlando now, but plans are underway for a warm day of golf this June at Deer Creek.

This event sells out early every year, so sign-up now!

Friday, June 4, 2010
20th Annual Millard Public Schools Foundation
Golf Tournament to support Site Plan Grants
Deer Creek Golf Course


Get registered for the 2010 golf tournament today by going to our website at www.mpsfoundation.org.

Kids Network's Cure for Winter Blues

Finally back to school! I’m sure that was the thought on every parent’s mind after the extra long winter break. Being stuck inside is never fun, especially for kids who seem to have an abundance of energy. Kids Network is no exception to that; with frigid temperatures and snow packed playgrounds our kids don’t always have the opportunity to go outside. As always, kids have the option of playing group games at their sites, but in order to help combat the winter blues and to provide some variety we are giving Kids Network sites new recreational programs.

Each site will be given two separate weeks over the course of the semester to utilize two new programs. Programs range from giant interactive board games for teaching basketball and soccer skills, to indoor Frisbee golf, and speed stacking! Our intent with these programs is to give our kids new opportunities for recreation while being safe and having fun.






Sarah Strickler
MPSF Kids Network Area Coordinator