Sarah Milner Elementary

10/14/2026

Who says math can't be a blast? 🎈✖️
Our 3rd graders used balloons to bring multiplication to life! From matching equations to rapid-fire fact practice, seeing their eyes light up when the math clicks is the best part of our day. Check out a few snapshots of our math wizards in action! 👇

10/13/2026

🎃 Pumpkin Patch Adventures! 🎃
Our 1st and 2nd graders had the best time exploring Bartels Farm! From picking their way through the fields to learning all about farm life, smiles were everywhere—and the best part? Every single student got to pick out their very own pumpkin to take home! Thank you to the team at Bartels Farm for hosting such a memorable autumn field trip! 🌾🍂

10/12/2026

Please see this week's family newsletter:

Sarah Milner Elementary School

10/12/2026

We want to hear from our families and community members about how we are doing, both from an individual school perspective and throughout the entire district.

Please take a few minutes to give us this important feedback!
Learn more or complete the survey: https://www.tsd.org/climate-and-culture

📌 The survey closes on November 13th

‼️ Important: If you have a child enrolled in a TSD charter school, you will participate in a separate climate and culture survey process in the future. If you have any questions, please reach out to the school.

10/09/2026

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Sunday, October 11
Take advantage of today’s no-school day to put the finishing touches on your science fair project proposal!

Got a question? A weird idea? Something you want to build, test, fix or figure out?
Turn it into a science fair project.

Students in Kindergarten through 5th grade can submit to Thompson School District’s 14th Annual Science Fair.🏆

📅 December 12, 2026 | 8:00 AM–Noon
📍 Walt Clark Middle School
⏰ Submit your project by Sunday, October 11

You don’t have to already know the answer. Ask something interesting. Test it. Build something. Discover what happens.

Learn more + submit your project:
https://www.tsd.org/ScienceFairProject

Questions? Kristi Mutter | [email protected]

10/07/2026

🌟 STUDENT SHOUT-OUT: LEADERSHIP IN ACTION! 🌟
We are so proud to celebrate our incredible students who received shout-outs this month for demonstrating outstanding Leadership! 👏✨ Whether it's stepping up to help a classmate, taking initiative in the classroom, or leading by example every single day in our halls, these students are showing us all what it truly means to be a leader. Join us in celebrating their hard work, positive attitude, and dedication to making our school community a better place! Drop a congratulations message in the comments below! 👇🎉

10/06/2026

Got a question? A weird idea? Something you want to build, test, fix or figure out?
Turn it into a science fair project.

Timing is running out!
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Sunday, October 11
Take advantage of Friday's no-school day and put the finishing touches on your science fair project proposal

Students in Kindergarten through 5th grade can submit to Thompson School District’s 14th Annual Science Fair.🏆

📅 December 12, 2026 | 8:00 AM–Noon
📍 Walt Clark Middle School
⏰ Submit your project by October 9

You don’t have to already know the answer. Ask something interesting. Test it. Build something. Discover what happens.

Learn more + submit your project:
https://www.tsd.org/ScienceFairProject

Questions? Kristi Mutter | [email protected]

10/05/2026

🍦💙 Tonight is the night! Scoop up some good for Sarah Milner Elementary! 🍦💙
We’re once again teaming up with the Loveland Dairy Queen for a sweet night of fundraising, and you’re invited! Treat yourself to your favorite blizzard, sundae, or cone, and help us support our students. It’s the perfect way to start your week with a smile.
🗓️ When: Tonight! Monday, October 5th
⏰ Time: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
📍 Where: Loveland Dairy Queen (300 E Eisenhower Blvd)
IMPORTANT: You MUST mention "Sarah Milner Elementary" when you order for a portion of your purchase to be donated to our school.
Tag a friend you want to grab ice cream with! 🍦💙

10/04/2026

🕺💃 Turn up the volume! The entire school brought the ENERGY! 🎶✨
Check out these incredible moves from our all-school dance party led by the amazing Find Your Light Theater group! From high-energy choreography to pure, un-budgeted joy, our students and staff completely lit up the room. Huge thank you to Brandon Harrington with Find Your Light Theater for helping us shine bright, build confidence, and dance like nobody's watching! Watch until the end to see us perform to our Leader in Me song! 🌟🎭 Turn the sound UP 🔊 and drop your favorite dance emoji in the comments! 👇

https://trst.in/4teOz3

10/02/2026

📚 READ-A-THON DAY was SO MUCH FUN! 🎉✨
Our students dove into the magic of books, and the energy was off the charts! We've transformed our learning spaces into ultimate reading hubs packed with fun activities all day long:
📖 Buddy Class Reading: Sharing favorite stories and practicing reading together!
🔦 Flashlight Reading: Dimming the lights and cozying up with our flashlights for a fun twist on storytime.
👑 Guest Readers: Welcoming special community members and teachers to share their beloved books.
🎩 A Very Special Visitor: Look who dropped by... The Cat in the Hat came to read to us! 🐱
🍿 Snacks & Prizes: Keeping our brains fueled with delicious treats and exciting prizes throughout the day!
We love seeing our students' imaginations soar and building a lifelong love for reading. What was your favorite book when you were in school? Let us know in the comments below! 👇