To-Do List 2024-2025

To Do List 2024-2025

Milken Families!

Please see the "to do" list below to prepare your child(ren) for the 2024-2025 academic year. Check back regularly as new items will be added throughout the summer. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to our team listed below. Additional contact information can be found on our Current Parents page.

Questions? Email communications@milkenschool.org.
 
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All School

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  • **PRINTABLE Key Dates Calendar

    To help you plan for next year, please download key dates for 2024-2025 here. Please continue to check the Division Resource Board Tiles and myMilken for updates.
  • Picture Day Info

  • Start of School Details & Info

  • Food Ordering & Marts

    THE MARTS AT MILKEN 🍽️
    The Upper School Milken Mart and the Middle Mart at the Middle School offer a wide selection of pre-order lunch options (through myschoolaccount and Vicki's Lunchbox), day-of purchase of frozen lunch entrees, and a limited supply of grab-and-go salads and sandwiches. The Marts also stock beverages, healthy snacks, frozen treats, and sweets with many gluten-free and vegan options that can be purchased using funds loaded onto student ID badges. Both Marts are managed by Milken staff and volunteers. All food served in the Mart or via outside vendors is strictly kosher.  
     
    MART HOURS
    The Upper School Mart will be open on August 22 from 7:30AM-3:45PM, and Friday, August 23 from 7:30AM-2:30PM to purchase snacks and frozen entrees (no hot food or bagels). The Middle Mart will not be open August 22-23, and lunch will be provided to all students (details to follow from the Division Heads). 
     
    Beginning on the first day of classes, Monday, August 26, the Middle Mart will be open daily from 7:30AM-8:00AM, during lunch, and after school, and both the Middle Mart and Upper School Mart will have pre-ordered lunches available, in addition to grab-and-go items, snacks and bagels. The Middle Mart closes at 3:30PM, and the Upper School Mart closes at 3:45PM (2:30PM on Fridays). 
     
    MYSCHOOLACCOUNT & ONLINE PRE-ORDERING OF LUNCHES
    Milken uses myschoolaccount.com to manage food pre-orders from several kosher vendors and to add funds to your student's mart account to make purchases at the mart. If you already have an account from last year, you can log in with the same credentials. If you are new to Milken, have a new Milken student or are new to pre-ordering lunches, you can create an account HERE, add funds for your student, and place lunch orders for the week of August 26 or thereafter. Please note that students must have funds in this account to buy any food or drinks in the mart. Lunch pre-orders must be placed by 9:00PM on Saturdays for the following week of school. 
    • For step-by-step instructions on setting up your myschoolaccount, click HERE
      (To set up the account, you will need your student’s 5-digit ID number, which can be found in MyMilken under their Contact Card - General Information)
    • For sample menu items, click HERE.
    ❗️Please note: due to the new campus phone free initiative, students cannot use Apple Pay in the mart to purchase items or add funds to their account. They must have a physical credit card or pre-load funds to their account ahead of time and use their student ID badge in order to make day-of purchases.❗️
     
    STUDENT GOVERNMENT PIZZA
    For Fridays, you can pre-order pizza lunch organized by our Student Government. You can find this option in the MySchoolAccount pre-order selections.
     
    VICKI’S LUNCHBOX
    In addition to pre-ordering lunches through MySchoolAccount, you can pre-order lunch through Vicki’s Lunchbox. Vicki’s offers a daily variety of kosher lunches prepared on-site, including hamburgers, salads and sandwiches. Meals must be pre-ordered online at VickisLunchBox.com by Saturdays at 11:00PM for the following week of school. Please note there are no substitutions.
     
    Click HERE for step-by-step ordering instructions for Vicki's. 
     
    For a sample lunch menu, click here.
     
  • Grade Level WhatsApp Chats

    Parents, join your grade level official WhatsApp chat for announcements and info:
  • Mart Volunteer Sign-Up

    Parents can sign up for shifts at the Middle Mart or Upper School Mart during lunch to help hand out pre-ordered lunches, take payments and help sort items at the mart. For volunteer questions, email marts@milkenschool.org.
     
    To sign up: 
     
  • Parent Business Directory

    Launching this fall, we are excited to announce the Milken Parent Business Directory! This is a special benefit offered to current Milken families as a resource and a way of keeping business "in the family."
     
    Inclusion in the online directory is free and completely optional. To have your information included, please complete this form by August 31. The business directory can be found as part of the parent directory in myMilken. Filters are available by industry (construction, law, business, etc) and profession (type of job, specialty, etc).
     
    Please note that use of the directory is for internal purposes only. Parent information may not be used for any outside solicitation or marketing.
     
    For questions about the directory, contact Elana Vorspan, Director of Community Relations, at evorspan@milkenschool.org.
  • Parent Orientations & Socials

    Parents, please mark your calendars for start of school parent orientations and socials. Attendance at these event is strongly encouraged. Email invites and RSVP forms to follow:
     
    • Grade 7 Parent Education, Start of School Kick-Off & Parent Social - Wednesday, August 14 | 5:30PM-7:00PM Program; 7:00PM Parent Social (dinner & drinks) at the Middle School
    • Grade 6 Family Welcome Night & Orientation - Monday, August 19 | 5:30PM-7:30PM for parents and students (dinner included) at the Middle School*
    • Grade 9 Parent Orientation & Social - Tuesday, August 20 | 6:00PM-7:00PM Program; 7:00PM Parent Social (dinner & drinks) at the Upper School
    • Grade 12 Parent Orientation & Social - Wednesday, August 21 | 6:00PM-7:00PM Program; 7:00PM Parent Social (dinner & drinks) at the Upper School
    • Grade 8 Parent Orientation, Academic Planning Preview & Social - Tuesday, September 3 | 6:00PM-7:00PM Program; 7:00PM Parent Social (dinner & drinks) at the Upper School
    • Grade 10 Parent Israel Celebration & Social 🇮🇱 - Thursday, September 5 | 6:00PM-7:00PM Program; 7:00PM Parent Social (dinner & drinks) at the Upper School
    • Grade 6 Parent Social - Thursday, September 12 at 7:00PM (dinner & drinks) at the Middle School
    • Grade 11 Parent Education & Social - Tuesday, September 17 | 6:00PM-7:00PM Program; 7:00PM Parent Social (dinner & drinks) at the Upper School
    *Please note: the August 19 Grade 6 family program is for parents and students. All other orientations/socials listed above are for parents only.
  • Parking Decals

    New for the '24-'25 school year, families do not need to complete a form with their car details; all families will automatically receive four decals in the mail before school begins. If your family requires more than the four decals, please fill out the additional parking decal form here and we will provide the additional decal(s). The Vehicle Decal Request Form is also available on the Transportation Resource Board tile on myMilken.
  • Bus Routes & Sign-Up - *UPDATED*

    For the 2024-25 school year, Milken is offering 7 bus routes that run along Wilshire Blvd, Sunset Blvd, Ventura Blvd, Rancho Park/Pico area and Mar Vista. All route and stop information can be found on the Transportation Resource Board tile on myMilken linked here (sign in required).
     
    Afternoon buses leave Milken promptly at 3:30PM Monday–Thursday and 2:45PM on Friday. To accommodate students involved in after-school activities, Milken provides a late bus that leaves at 6:00PM (no late bus on Fridays).
     
    Register here for Bus Transportation for the 2024-25 school year.

    Cost:
    Round-trip: $2,500 
    One-way: $1,500
    Day Pass: $25

    Day Bus Pass: 
    For students requiring occasional use of Milken buses, one-way Day Bus Passes can be purchased online in advance for $25. The link can be found on the Transportation tile.
     
    For Bus FAQs, including info for those who receive tuition assistance, click here.
     
    As space is limited to the number of seats on each bus, reservations will be taken on a first-come first-served basis.
  • Getting Involved Volunteer Survey

    There are so many wonderful ways to connect, volunteer and to get involved here at Milken. We highly encourage you to get involved (or get involved again for our current Milken families!).
     
    Please complete this brief survey to find the best area in the school for your involvement. We will follow up with you in the coming months about next steps.

  • Important Book Announcement

    This year, we are excited to provide all students with their course books as part of tuition. There is no need to order your child's books for the year, students will receive their books/digital subscriptions at the start of school. More details on pick-up to follow!
     
    Please note: summer reading books are not included in the books for the school year. Review this To-Do List email for summer reading lists to purchase and complete before school begins.
  • Magnus Health Forms & Exer Physical Form

    ACCESSING MAGNUS HEALTH & DUE DATES
    Magnus Health forms can be accessed by logging into myMilken and clicking on the Magnus Health resource board tile. You do not need a separate log in to Magnus, you will be automatically directed to Magnus from the tile. If you need help logging into myMilken, please contact helpdesk@milkenschool.org.
     
    ATHLETICS REMINDER
    If your child is planning to participate in Upper School (grades 9-12) fall athletics, you must complete and submit all Magnus forms by July 26, 2024 as practices begin in early August. For all other students, including athletes in Middle School, you must submit completed forms by August 9, 2024. We recommend scheduling physical exams early to allow time to submit all the required forms.
     
    BOOK A FREE PHYSICAL THROUGH EXER URGENT CARE
    To expedite the physician physical requirement, we have partnered with Exer, a local urgent care company with many locations for a FREE physical. You may want to book this appointment if:
    • Your child will be participating in sports in the '24-’25 school year
    • Your child may want to participate in sports in the '24-'25 school year
    • You are unable to get an appointment with your primary care doctor and/or your physical is out of date (please note the sports physical form is the same as the physical form required for all students).
    Please note this service is optional for our families.  

     
    MAGNUS ASSISTANCE
    If you need assistance completing the health forms or have questions, please contact Nurse Tessa at nurses@milkenschool.org and she will follow up with you. Please make sure you know your myMilken login information and have access to Magnus prior to reaching out. 
  • Skirball Membership

    We are so excited to enter year three of our partnership with the Skirball Cultural Center, which includes free family memberships for all Milken families, faculty and staff members. Membership benefits include unlimited free adult admission to Museum exhibitions and Noah's Ark (two adults or one adult and one child), free adult admission to member preview days, annual family festivals, and family amphitheater performances, 10% discount at Audrey's Museum Store, and much more. For complete membership benefit details, visit: skirball.org/join
     
    All families are automatically Skirball members, unless you indicate otherwise. Please click here if you would like to opt out of your free Skirball membership by no later than July 30.
  • Prospective Sibling Form

    For Milken families who have an additional child (or children) and are planning to apply to Milken for the 2025-2026 school year, we want to be sure we have your child's information so that our admission team can connect with you, and keep you up-to-date on community events, prospective open house, and important admission deadlines. Click here to complete the sibling prospect form.
  • Milken Merch Store Hours - *UPDATED!*

    Students are required to wear a Milken branded top at school (shirt and sweatshirt) each day. 

    Click HERE to order your Milken Merch online!

    MERCH STORE HOURS
    You may also visit the Milken Merch Store in Sherman Oaks (15003 Califa St.) on the following dates/times (closed August 2):
    • Monday, August 5-Friday, August 9 10:00AM-2:00PM
    • Sunday, August 11 12:00PM-4:00PM
    • Monday, August 12 10:00AM-7:00PM 
    • Tuesday, August 13 & Wednesday, August 14 10:00AM-2:00PM
    • Tuesday, August 20 & Wednesday, August 21 10:00AM-2:00PM
    • Sunday, August 25 by appointment only by emailing help@milkenmerch.com.
    Click HERE to read our Merch FAQs.

  • New Student Email Set-Up

    On June 26, parents/guardians of new Milken students should have received an email from the Milken IT Department with your child's unique Milken username and instructions for setting up their school email and password. If you did not receive the email from Milken's IT Department, please contact helpdesk@milkenschool.orgPlease also check your spam folder to see if the email went there.
     
    Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to set up your child’s Milken email address, and generate a new password.
     
    Click here for a video tutorial on setting up your child’s Milken email password. Please be sure your child knows their log in name and password as they will need it to access their email and myMilken once school begins.
  • Online School Directory

    As of June 21, our school directory will be up-to-date for next school year with contact info for all students and parents by grade! Please click on directories in myMilken to set up get togetherssee who lives in your zip code/area for carpools and reach out to fellow parents.
  • Laptop Purchase (New Families)

    All students in grades 6–12 are required to bring an Apple MacBook laptop (2021 or later with at least 256GB storage) to school every day. Families can purchase MacBook Pro or MacBook Air models, new or refurbished. Please note that Apple orders can take time to deliver, so be sure to order early. View complete specs and information here. Students cannot use iPads for school.
  • Grandparent Form

    We would like to keep in touch with Milken grandparents to share the many exciting things happening at school. We will use this information for occasional emails and invitations to special events. If you are a new family or a current family who has not yet submitted this information, please do so at this link
  • Subscribe to Milken Calendars on Your Phone

    Click here for a step-by-step guide on subscribing to Milken school calendars.
  • Book Buyback (for current families only)

    For current Milken families only (optional) Click here to visit our eCampus bookstore for details on how to sell back your books.

Division 6-8

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Division 9-10

List of 7 items.

Division 11-12

List of 6 items.

Division 6-8 Questions

List of 2 members.

  • Photo of Cynthia Patterson

    Cynthia Patterson 

    Office Manager, Middle School
    310.903.4800
  • Photo of Denise Horn

    Denise Horn 

    Administrative Assistant, Division 6-8
    310.903.4800

Division 9-10 Questions

List of 2 members.

  • Photo of Holly Mavrin

    Holly Mavrin 

    Administrative Assistant, Division 9-10
    310.440.3500
  • Photo of Adrianne Harris

    Adrianne Harris 

    Administrative Assistant, Division 9-10
    310.440.3500

Division 11-12 Questions

List of 2 members.

  • Photo of Karen Laibow

    Karen Laibow 

    Office Manager, Upper School
    310.440.3508
  • Photo of Nancy Barber

    Nancy Barber 

    Administrative Assistant, Division 11-12 & Graduation Coordinator
    310.440.3500

Marts/Food Ordering Questions

List of 2 members.

  • Photo of Leigh Orloff

    Leigh Orloff 

    Milken Mart Manager
    310.440.3780
  • Photo of Wendy Perlmutter

    Wendy Perlmutter 

    Milken Mart Assistant
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