Mills PTO Meetings
Date: 3rd Wed
Time: 7pm
Location: Faculty Lounge
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Schedule of Key Events for 2017-18
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- Thursday, January 25, Career Day (See Career Day Bell Schedule and Speakers' biographies)
- Friday, January 26, Mills vs Capuchino Basketball Quad Games, 3:00-9:00 pm (West Gym)
- Saturday, January 27, Winter Formal
- Saturday, January 27, 3rd Annual Young Adult Novelist Convention, Carlmont High School, 1:00-6:00 pm (click here for more information and RSVP)
Week of 1/29/18
- Monday, January 29, Drama Guild Meeting, 6:30-7:30 pm (Faculty Lounge)
- Wednesday, January 31, Cash for College, 6:30-8:30 pm (Career Center)
- Friday, February 2, Winter Rally (Rally Bell Schedule)
- Friday, February 2, Mills vs Burlingame Basketball Quad Games, 3:00-9:00 pm (West Gym)
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PTO President's Message
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Dear Mills Families,
Happy New Year! I hope this issue of our newsletter finds you well. I can't believe we are halfway through the school year. Our Seniors are beginning to get acceptance letters, our Juniors are studying for their SATs/ACTs (if they haven't taken them already), and our underclassmen are finally getting into the groove of of their academics and extracurriculars.
A new year signifies new beginnings and the opportunity to make things better. As I roll into the end of my third year as President, I can't help but think if my time has been useful. If I have done what I can to help the Mills Community grow: Were we able to encourage families to donate what they could to the Annual Fund on a consistent basis? Did we encourage more families to join our parent groups ~ not just the Mills PTO but the MMAG, the Athletic Boosters, and the Drama Guild? Do we have more parents volunteering at our events throughout the year? And lastly, do we have the positive relationship necessary for parents to work with the school and administration on issues important to our students and the community?
We've moved in the right direction on all fronts. But there is always more work to be done, more people who can help, and more ways to create positive change. I am so appreciative of everyone I have worked with throughout the years ~ parents, teachers, and administrators I have met and befriended. As I share stories of my children, struggles as a working mother, you all have openly shared your stories with me; you have asked me for help, asked me for guidance, and we've worked towards solutions together. What was meant to be a simple volunteer role evolved into more as I learned so much about our school system, the many families who make up our colorful tapestry, and the staff who work tirelessly to educate and care for our students on a daily basis. There are good people in the world willing to do good things without asking for much back in return. It is our Community that keeps me hopeful for our children and a brighter future.
Sincerely,
Joy Pasamonte Henry
Mills PTO President
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Counselors' Connection
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Financial Aid Workshop - Last Chance!
If you haven't yet submitted your senior's financial aid application for college (including for community college), please join us for a Cash for College workshop on
Wednesday, January 31st from 6:30 to 8:30PM in the Career Center.
After a brief presentation, financial aid counselors will help families fill out the FAFSA or Dream Application (for undocumented students). Please bring a copy of your
2016
income taxes, along with your Social Security number (if applicable). Spanish & Chinese interpretation will be available.
YouScience Profile for Juniors
Last Thursday (1/18), counselors administered the
YouScience
career assessment to all juniors during their English classes. YouScience is an exciting new research-based tool that matches students to potential careers based on their unique aptitudes and interests. Please remind your student to complete the assessment at home, and then review and discuss the results with them. Counselors will also review results with students in March during scheduling.
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GATE Parents Group: How to Pay for College
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How to Pay for College
Presented by financial aid consultant Dr. Paul Wrubel, sponsored by the GATE Parents Group
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Doors open at 6:30pm
Hillsdale HS Auditorium
3115 Del Monte Street, San Mateo CA 94403
(Parking entrance on 31st Ave. and Alameda de las Pulgas)
Dr. Wrubel will present an overview of how to pay for college - appropriate for students and parents of current high school students (especially 9th to 11th grades) - on how the financial aid system works (and doesn't), a grand plan on how to pay for college at all income levels, and the many ways to navigate through the college funding maze. The 90 minute presentation will be followed by a 30 minute Q&A period.
Dr. Paul Wrubel is a Stanford PhD and an experienced educator, teacher, vice-principal and high school principal (Gunn High School) and a pre-eminent authority on college
funding issues.
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Volunteers Needed - Career Day Event
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Mills will be holding its Annual Career Day on Thursday, January 25th.
Professionals from companies throughout the Bay Area come to Mills High School to offer our students a glimpse into their careers. We need volunteers to help provide breakfast to the Career Day speakers and usher them to their respective rooms.
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Community Corner: YANovCon & WiFi Hotspots
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Join Us for YANovCon on Saturday, January 27th!
The 3rd Annual Young Adult Novelist Convention (YANovCon) is just around the corner on
Saturday, January 27th from 1:00 - 6:00 PM at Carlmont High School
, right next to the Belmont Library.
YANovCon is your exclusive connection to some of today's top authors of books for middle and high school youth (and everyone else who can appreciate these amazing talents).
This free half-day celebration will include panel discussions, author hangouts, and book signings with the following YA novelists (and more!):
For more information and RSVP, click
HERE.
Take the Internet home with you!
You can now borrow
WiFi Hotspots and laptops with WiFi Hotspots at any of the San Mateo County Libraries. Get FREE Internet access with unlimited data wherever you are!
Ask at the Millbrae Library Service Desk for availability and details.
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Community Corner: Action Civics Program Volunteers
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Call for Adult Volunteers to Support "Action Civics" Program at Mills High School
Generation Citizen (
www.generationcitizen.org
) is an 8 year old non-profit that is dedicated to introducing our youth to lifelong habits of democratic engagement. Through an in class, project based learning "active civics" curriculum, Generation Citizen volunteers support student teams in identify a pressing local issue, researching the issue and then designing and presenting policy solutions to local leaders. Adult volunteers ("Democracy Coaches") from local communities play key roles in supporting the regular classroom teaching while inspiring, coaching and supporting the students and serving as a positive role model.
Generation Citizen is recruiting a select cohort of Democracy Coaches age 50+ to support a pilot "action civics" program at Mills High School in Millbrae, CA
Space is limited and the application period is now open!
Please note the website application page describes a program for college student Democracy Coaches.
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