Mills PTO Meetings
Date: 3rd Wed
Time: 7pm
Location: Faculty Lounge
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Schedule of Key Events for 2018-19
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Week of 8/27/18
- Wednesday, August 29, PTO Potluck 6:30-8:00PM
- Thursday, August 30, ASB Meeting 11:30AM
Week of 9/3/18
- Monday, September 3, Labor Day NO SCHOOL
- Wednesday, September 5, Club Fair 1:08PM
- Thursday, September 6, Back to School Night 6:30PM-8:00PM
- Friday, September 7, Minimum Day 12:25PM Dismissal
Week of 9/10/18
- Wednesday, September 12, Mills Planning Committee
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PTO President's Message
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Dear Mills Families,
I've had the opportunity to speak with a few parents, staff, and students in the early weeks of this school year. What I love most about this community is the energy everyone brings to the work they have in front of them. Our team is currently working on our membership drive, Mills Mania (which happens in a month), and Freshman Parent Night in September. The Athletic Boosters is hoping to set up better communication between parents and coaches, in addition to boosting (no pun intended) their fundraising efforts.
I know life gets crazy busy. But I'll say it until I can no longer say it ~ get involved somehow. It's a great way to meet parents much like yourself, learn about things your student is up to, and get out of your everyday. Volunteering for all the right reasons enables you to do some amazing things.
We'll have some wonderful parent leaders, staff, and Principal Duszynski at our
Parent Potluck this coming Wednesday, Aug. 29 at 6:30pm in the Cafeteria
. It will be a wonderful opportunity for you to share your favorite dish, meet some new friends (or reunite with old ones), and learn about our Mills Community.
We'll see you there!
Take care
Joy Pasamonte Henry
Mills PTO President 2018-2019
IG: mhscommunitymillbrae
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Counselors' Connection
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Parent volunteers needed!
The College & Career Center needs your help! We are seeking parents who can help expand our college and career resources. By volunteering, you just might also end up helping your own student discover scholarship, volunteer, and summer opportunities! For more info on how to get involved, contact Ms. Murtagh at
smurtagh@smuhsd.org.
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Gate Parents Group: Registration Open for Classes
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Registration
for SAT (LAST CHANCE deadline Aug 28) and ACT PREP CLASSES
The GATE Parents Group sponsors SAT and ACT Preparation Classes several times a year, designed for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. They focus on test taking strategies and how the students can prepare themselves for the rigors of standardized testing. Classes are also open to students outside SMUHSD.
Registration for the SAT class targeting the October 6, 2018 SAT test:
Classes at
San Mateo High on 5 Saturdays: 9/1, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, and 9/29
Register for Morning Sessions (8:30am-noon) OR Afternoon Sessions (1pm-4:30pm)
Registration closes 8/28/18
Registration for the ACT class targeting the October 27, 2018 ACT test:
Classes at
San Mateo High on 6 Saturdays: 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, and 10/20
Register for: Morning Sessions (9am-noon except last class 10/20 at 8am-noon)
OR Afternoon Sessions (1-4pm except for last class 10/20 at 1-5pm)
Registration closes 9/8/18
For more information and to register, please visit
Important
: Students are responsible for registration to take the actual tests.
For SAT test registration, visit the College Board website www.collegeboard.org
For ACT test registration, visit www.act.org
FALL COLLEGE ESSAY PREP- Registration Open
This GATE Parents Group-sponsored class is for
current high school
seniors and focuses on UC and Common Application Essay.
Group meetings (Aragon HS):
Thursday September 13th - One large group orientation meeting - 5-7pm
Thursday September 20th and 27th - Two small group pre-write meetings - 1 hour each (choice of 6-7pm or 7-8 pm)
Two individual meetings with instructor (Burlingame Public Library)
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45 minutes each (over course of Fall, variety of times to choose from)
Course Fee:
Early registration for all SMUHSD district students (8/22-8/28) - discount
Regular registration (8/29-9/10) - all students in or out of district
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Parent Aeries & Canvas Accounts
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Parents who would like to access their students' academic records and current progress can set up an Aeries account and Canvas account. Please click to view
Aeries and Canvas Instructions
on how to get started.
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Volunteer Recognition
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PTO THANK YOU'S
Last spring we hosted our Annual Staff Breakfast. One of our parents,
Angelica Gonzalez
, offered her catering services for our breakfast. The spread was beautiful and well received by the staff. THANK YOU for donating your time and services, Angelica!!
Registration Days
Thank you to our Volunteers during registration: Tommy Chan, Jane Chan, Carolina Yuen, Jing Yuan, Donald Yuen, Jean Joh, Antonio Capto, Joy Henry
Photo: Carolina Yuen & Joy Pasamonte Henry
Staff Back-to-School Luncheon
Thank you, Chairperson Helen Pon! Thank you volunteers Barry Pon, Kristen Pon (student), Cindy Lai, Claudia Choy, and Jing Yuan
Photo: Claudia Choy, Jing Yuan, Chair Helen Pon, & Cindy Lai
Thank you to
Dean's Produce
and
Mid-East Market
(San Bruno) for the spread!
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Annual PTO Parent Potluck
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Do you want to meet new friends? Do you like good food?
Please join us on Wednesday, Aug 29 at 6:30pm. It's an opportunity to share your favorite dish, meet new parents, and learn about what the Mills Parent Groups have to offer. If you can sign up to help, we would greatly appreciate it as well:
See you then!
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Community Corner
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Let's talk Disabilities
Join us for a meaningful conversation, Wednesday, August 29 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM, on how San Mateo County Libraries and other community partners can better support and enrich the lives of community members with disabilities and the families, caregivers, educators, and staff whom are allies and advocates. You are invited to share your experience or to listen. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided, courtesy of the Friends of Millbrae Library. If you need an accommodation to attend this event, please call the library at least 72 hours in advance of the event: (650)697-7607.
Relay For Life of North Peninsula
Relay For Life will be on September 22nd at Central Park in Millbrae. Come join the community to fight against cancer. You can join an existing team or start your own team.
Click here for more information.
Youth Mental First Aid Class: Chinese Speaker Needed
The Youth Mental First Aid Class offers
guidance on how to handle youth emotional/mental crises at home. We had it in Spanish and we are going to have it in English in the spring.
In October, there will be training for the class if someone who speaks Mandarin or Cantonese would like to take it. Although there is a cost for the class ($2000), the County Office of Equity and Diversity may cover costs since they are in desperate need of a Mandarin/Cantonese language facilitator. Please click on the link if you are interested:
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Mills PTO Needs You
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A friendly reminder for the
annual PTO membership payment
You can also write a check to the PTO. F
or detailed instructions on a check payment, p
lease see the link to the membership form on the left side of the screen.
If you have already made your annual payment, we sincerely thank you for your support.
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