TOMORROW July 23rd is our weekly meal kit drive-thru distribution day! FREE meal kits (one kit per child aged 18 and under) containing the equivalent of 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, and a gallon of milk. Kits are available at Bombardier Park West on a first come, first serve basis rain or shine. No registration required. These meals are not intended for children receiving free meals in summer school or summer camp. We look forward to seeing you there!

IMPORTANT MEAL KIT INFORMATION: With the construction on Route 7 already causing delays, we can't be adding to the local gridlock. Yes, this is a first-come, first-served program, but for the third week in a row, everyone who arrived before 12:45 received their meal kits. People lining up at 11 are waiting an hour for a box, but those arriving between 12:15 and 12:30 have been waiting 5-10 minutes. In an effort to reduce traffic congestion caused by people arriving before 11:45, we ask you to please consider arriving later, which will save you time and also gas by avoiding an hour of idling in the summer heat.

TOMORROW July 16th is our weekly meal kit drive-thru distribution day! FREE meal kits (one kit per child aged 18 and under) containing the equivalent of 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, and a gallon of milk. Kits are available at Bombardier Park West on a first come, first serve basis rain or shine. No registration required. These meals are not intended for children receiving free meals in summer school or summer camp. We look forward to seeing you there!

IMPORTANT MEAL KIT INFORMATION: With the construction on Route 7 already causing delays, we can't be adding to the local gridlock. Yes, this is a first-come, first-served program, but for the second week in a row, everyone who arrived before 12:45 received their meal kits. People lining up at 11 are waiting an hour for a box, but those arriving between 12:15 and 12:30 have been waiting 5-10 minutes. In an effort to reduce traffic congestion caused by people arriving before 11:45, we ask you to please consider arriving later, which will save you time and also gas by avoiding an hour of idling in the summer heat.

☀️ Summer Wellness Series: 3 Simple Ways to Exercise As a Family
1. Go for pre- or post-dinner walks
-Whether you head into town or just cruise the neighborhood, building a walk into your daily schedule ensures that it won't get put off.
2. Crank up the music and boogie down.
-Play your favorite song and dance together! Dancing is a great way to feel energized and it doesn’t feel like you are in “exercise” mode.
3. Sneak workouts into other activities.
-By making simple swaps to your daily activities, you can model to your family how simple it is to get moving. Some ideas are: take the stairs whenever possible, park further away at the grocery store and park your car before getting your mail. ☀️

💙📦 Yesterday, our incredible staff and volunteers distributed 500 meal kits to our community, providing nutritious food to families across the area. Thank you for your continued dedication and support!

☀️ Summer Wellness Series: July 4th Firework safety

Fireworks are a staple of summertime celebrations, but they can also be very dangerous. Each year, thousands of people are injured by fireworks.

• Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks.

• Older children should only use fireworks under close adult supervision.

• Be sure to have a bucket of water or a fire extinguisher handy in case of emergencies.

• Light fireworks one at a time, then move away quickly.

• Never try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not fully ignited.

• Keep fireworks away from buildings and vehicles.

• Never point or throw fireworks at another person.

• Pets should be kept indoors during fireworks displays.☀️

📢 Onsite Meals at MHS Closed – Thursday, July 2

Please note that onsite meals at MHS scheduled for Thursday, July 2, will be closed.

Summer Meal Kits will still be available for pickup at Bombardier Park West from 12:00–2:00 p.m.

☀️ Summer Wellness Series: Hike VT

Enjoy all Vermont has to offer by taking a hike!
Hiking is proven to have many health benefits, ranging from the physical exercise you get when out on the trail, to emotional or mental relief that comes from being in nature.
You can check out Vermont State Park Hikes at https://www.vtstateparks.com/hiking
Remember to always go with a friend, let someone know where you are going, where bug spray and stay on paths! ☀️

TOMORROW July 2nd is our weekly meal kit drive-thru distribution day! Based on last week’s demand, we will have MORE AVAILABLE this week. FREE meal kits (one kit per child aged 18 and under) containing the equivalent of 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, and a gallon of milk. Kits are available at Bombardier Park West on a first come, first serve basis rain or shine. No registration required. These meals are not intended for children receiving free meals in summer school or summer camp. We look forward to seeing you there!

☀️ Summer Wellness Series: Social Media and Mental Health

Did you know? Those who spend more than 3 hours a day on social media are twice as likely to experience symptoms of anxiety and depression. Recent surveys show teens average about 3.5 hours per day on social media.

Families can support healthy habits by creating tech-free zones, encouraging face-to-face connections, modeling responsible online behavior, and discussing digital safety.. ☀️

(Source: https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/sg-youth-mental-health-social-media-summary.pdf)

☀️ Summer Wellness Series: Keep a Routine!

It is helpful for everyone, children and adolescents, as well as adults, to have a routine and to allocate time to a variety of activities. Create a plan that centers on being healthy and connected. A daily schedule doesn’t always have to look the same. Be flexible and give yourself something to look forward to each day: get outside, connect with family and friends, make time for yourself, make time for fun, and especially create moments of joy throughout the day. ☀️

🍎 MTSD Summer Onsite Meals begin MONDAY!

FREE meals are available for all children ages 18 and under, regardless of town of residence or family income. No ID is required.

We look forward to seeing you there! See the flyer for additional information.

Meals will be served onsite in the MHS Cafeteria.

🌞 Starting next week - Join the Milton Town School District Summer Wellness Series!

Follow us each week for tips and resources activities to help students and families stay healthy, safe, and active all summer long.

🎨✨ As our amazing 4th graders prepare to transition to Middle School, they are leaving behind a beautiful piece of themselves for all of Milton Elementary to enjoy.
For the past few weeks, they’ve been working hard on a stunning new mural inspired by their studies of Vermont and Milton. 🏔️🌲
A HUGE thank you to local artist Rebecca Chomyn of Twisted Perception Metal Works (@vtsteellady) and the Milton Artists Guild for designing and facilitating this project. We also want to give a huge shoutout to our incredible PTA and, of course, our talented 4th graders! This art will bring joy to future MES students for years to come. 💛

Milton Elementary School is incredibly proud to celebrate fourth-grade students John Audette, Mia Singh, and Zelie Hecker for their exceptional participation in the prestigious Vermont Golden Dome Book Award program. Sponsored by the Vermont Department of Libraries to honor excellence in children's literature, this statewide program challenges students in grades 4 through 8 to read from a curated shortlist of 25 middle-grade books before casting their ballots for a winner. As the youngest eligible participants, these three readers demonstrated outstanding motivation and a remarkable work ethic by diving into advanced literature with deep focus and curiosity. Their hard work and dedication serve as an inspiring example of academic excellence, and we congratulate them on this fantastic achievement!