Ben Milam Elementary

No school on Monday, October 11, 2021. Classes resume on Tuesday, October 12th.

Milam Fall Festival is set for Sat., Oct. 23rd. You can purchase your Milam Fall Festival shirt online or in person on Oct. 6th as indicated on the flyer. If purchased online, PTO will deliver to the students on campus. https://milamspiritstore.square.site

Milam loves our readers and is happy to announce that the AR testing window has been extended. Happy reading!

Picture Day will be Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Weather Update: McAllen ISD is closely monitoring the weather. At this time, all campuses, district offices & transportation will continue with its regular schedule today. We encourage you to take precautions to work and school.

Hello families, Just a friendly reminder that we will not have school Monday, September 6, 2021. Hola familias, Solo un recordatorio amistoso de que no habrá clases el lunes 6 de septiembre de 2021.

Happy Labor Day! No School on Monday September 6, 2021

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Food Giveaway at Ben Milam Elem. Drive up and take your fresh fruits and vegetables from 10 am until we run out.

Tuesday, February 16, 2021 ALERT: After much reflection and consideration, McAllen ISD is cancelling all classes for Wednesday-Friday (February 17-19, 2021) this week. With growing reports of families experiencing power outages, water and fuel shortages already numbering in the thousands, McAllen ISD made this decision with the best interests of the community in mind as many families are struggling with these challenges. At this point, McAllen ISD plans to return to normal operating procedures on Monday, February 22, 2021. Any McAllen ISD families needing hot spots for connectivity may pick them up Wednesday (5-6:30 p.m.) at McAllen ISD Central Office (2000 N. 23rd St.). For meal services, please refer to the McAllen ISD meals page for updated meal locations at this link: https://mcallenisdtx.sites.thrillshare.com/page/mcallen-isd-meal-program\. Varsity athletic events for this week will run as scheduled. A limited number of employees may be needed to respond to facility and other issues. Information regarding work schedules will continue to be shared with them by their supervisor. The district will continue monitoring weather forecasts and will post updates as changes are needed. ____________________________________ Martes, 16 de Febrero del 2021 ALERTA: Después de mucha reflexión y consideración, McAllen ISD cancelará todas las clases del Miércoles a Viernes (17-19 de Febrero del 2021) esta semana. Con crecientes informes de familias que experimentan cortes de energía, escasez de agua y combustible que ya se cuentan por miles, McAllen ISD tomó esta decisión teniendo en cuenta los mejores intereses de la comunidad, ya que muchas familias están luchando con estos desafíos. En este punto, McAllen ISD planea regresar a los procedimientos operativos normales el Lunes 22 de Febrero del 2021. Cualquier familia de McAllen ISD que necesite dispositivos de internet para la conectividad puede recogerlos el Miércoles (5-6:30 p.m.) en la oficina central de McAllen ISD (2000 N. 23rd St.). Para obtener información sobre los servicios de comidas, consulte la página de comidas de McAllen ISD para conocer los sitios de comidas actualizadas en este enlace: https://mcallenisdtx.sites.thrillshare.com/page/mcallen-isd-meal-program\ Los eventos deportivos de Preparatoria (Varsity) de esta semana se llevarán a cabo según lo programado. Es posible que se necesite un número limitado de empleados para responder a las instalaciones y otros problemas. Su supervisor continuará compartiendo mas información sobre los horarios de trabajo. El distrito continuará monitoreando los pronósticos meteorológicos y publicará actualizaciones a medida que se necesiten cambios.

Tuesday, February 16, 2021 ALERT: The District is receiving reports that there is a high probability power outages will continue throughout the night and tomorrow (Wednesday, February 17, 2021). Therefore, McAllen ISD will be extending 100% remote instruction through tomorrow. At this point, our plan is to return to normal operating procedures on Thursday, February 18, 2021. If your child is experiencing connectivity issues because of this, we understand. Rest assured that we will be flexible with his/her assignments during this time. Any McAllen ISD families needing hot spots for connectivity may pick them up TODAY (1:30-4 p.m.) or Wednesday (5-6:30 p.m.) at McAllen ISD Central Office (2000 N. 23rd St.). Meal services will resume tomorrow, February 17, at select curbsides and bus routes. Please refer to the McAllen ISD meals page on the web for updated meal locations for February 17 at this link: https://mcallenisdtx.sites.thrillshare.com/page/mcallen-isd-meal-program. Most staff will continue to work from home Wednesday. A limited number of employees may be needed to respond to facility and other issues. Information regarding work schedules will continue to be shared with them by their direct supervisor. The district will continue monitoring weather forecasts and will post updates if any changes are needed. ____________________________________ Martes, 16 de Febrero del 2021 ALERTA: El Distrito está recibiendo informes de que existe una alta probabilidad de que los cortes de energía continúen durante toda la noche y mañana (Miércoles 17 de Febrero del 2021). Por lo tanto, McAllen ISD extenderá la instrucción remota al 100% hasta mañana. En este punto, nuestro plan es volver a los procedimientos operativos normales el Jueves 18 de Febrero del 2021. Si su hijo tiene problemas de conectividad debido a esto, lo entendemos. Tenga la seguridad de que seremos flexibles con sus asignaciones durante este tiempo. Cualquier familia de McAllen ISD que necesite puntos de acceso para la conectividad puede recogerlos HOY (1:30-4 p.m.) o Miércoles (5-6:30 p.m.) en la oficina central de McAllen ISD (2000 N. 23rd St.). Los servicios de comidas se reanudarán mañana, 17 de Febrero, en aceras y rutas de autobús seleccionadas. Consulte la página de comidas de McAllen ISD en la web para conocer los sitios de comidas actualizadas para el 17 de Febrero en este enlace: https://mcallenisdtx.sites.thrillshare.com/page/mcallen-isd-meal-program. La mayoría del personal seguirá trabajando desde casa el Miércoles. Es posible que se necesite un número limitado de empleados para responder a las instalaciones y otros problemas. La información relacionada con los horarios de trabajo continuará siendo compartida con ellos por su supervisor directo. El Distrito continuará monitoreando los pronósticos meteorológicos y publicará actualizaciones si se necesitan cambios.

Monday, February 15, 2021 ALERT UPDATE: Students who are dealing with power outages and/or do not have their district-issued devices with them are asked to reach out to their teacher(s) to make arrangements. Stay safe. Thank you. Lunes, 15 de Febrero del 2021 ACTUALIZACIÓN DE ALERTA: Los estudiantes que están experimentando con cortes de energía y / o no tienen sus dispositivos proporcionados por el distrito con ellos deben comunicarse con su(s) maestro(s) para hacer arreglos. Mantengase salvos.

BME Curbside Distribution *Update*

SuperTalk Episode 25: Special announcement from our McAllen ISD Superintendent Dr. J.A. Gonzalez airing at 6pm. https://www.facebook.com/mcallenisd/videos/882520612546392/

Read here to stay up to date on the most current information regarding Gifted and Talented Identification and Services during Covid-19 for the 2020-2021 school year. https://5il.co/oqcp

SuperTalk Episode 19: Join us for a compelling conversation about Covid-19 between Dr. J.A. Gonzalez and local health professional Jonsete Reyna, FNP-C. https://www.facebook.com/290424140048/posts/10158513929355049/

SuperTalk Episode 18: Dr. Gonzalez addresses Phase-In Questions Please join Dr. J.A. Gonzalez and Jake Berry as they go through a second series of questions regarding the McAllen ISD Return to Traditional School Phase-In Plan. https://youtu.be/TxaulqomT1s

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At our Grab & Go feeding sites in our community, our loving staff from the Food Services Department are carefully preparing meals, our nurses are closely monitoring their health, and our police officers are keeping them safe. Other members of these teams are working with our Transportation Department to feed even more children through our Meals on Wheels Program. Thank you all! #DistrictOfChampions #DistanceLearning #WeGotThishttps://www.facebook.com/mcallenisd/videos/2902957869792016/

Distance Learning Newsletter from Mrs. Quintanilla for the week of March 30-April 3, 2020.