Mills High School Parent Newsletter

Tuesday, April 24, Mills Track Invitational Meeting, 6:00-7:00 pm (Principal's Conference Room)
Wednesday, April 25, 11th Grade CAST Testing, Special Schedule
Wednesday, April 25, Eating Disorders in Adolescents, 6:30-7:30 pm, BHS Alumni Room, 1 Mangini Way. Click here for more information.
Thursday, April 26, VAPA Spring Showcase, 7:00-9:30 pm, Auditorium
Saturday, April 28, Mills Track & Field Invitational, 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Mills Track
Saturday, April 28, Family Seminar: Planning Your High School Summer, 1:00-2:00 pm, Mills Library
Saturday, April 28, Prom, 7:00-11:00 pm

Week of 4/30/18

Monday, April 30, Jazz Night, 7:00-9:00 pm (Auditorium)
Thursday, May 3, Music Spring Concert, 7:00-9:00 pm (Auditorium)

PTO President's Message

Dear Mills Families,

We are going into our final few weeks of school with a list of volunteer opportunities and events in hopes that we can get enough parents to fill just enough spots for every opportunity. All we can do is ask and continually stress the importance of staying engaged. Not just when your student needs you to intervene in Biology class or you have some agenda of your own. Unfortunately, I can't sell you on volunteering with any particular (classroom) benefits to your students ~ my students have to register at the same time everyone else's does. And they get in trouble for not turning in assignments just like everyone else's (as they should!).

But for you there are a slew of personal benefits to volunteering at Mills.

1. Believe it or not, you get to engage more with your student (you learn things about school that you wouldn't have learned otherwise) and get opportunities to speak with them about it :).

2. It's a break from your every day. Other parent volunteers have different but similar lives. I've met some wonderful, engaging and funny parents I probably never would have met otherwise. And it's allowed me to get out of my bubble and realize other parents have similar problems and concerns.

3. You get to see firsthand what an exceptional education our students are getting on occasions when MHS staff are around. You see how much attention and care they put in their jobs (and what amazing folks they are).

4. Most of us already take time out to volunteer in our community. Why not help the Mills Community where our kids go to school? We desperately need help to continue to keep events running. Each event takes a combination of skilled volunteers ~ we're using event planning, fund raising, doing public relations, editing, you name it. This isn't a basic PTO selling store bought cookies, my friends.

Just a few hours of your time... :).

And now that you are convinced, here's the link: MHS Volunteer Page

See you ALL at school!

Thanks,

Joy Pasamonte Henry

Your Mills PTO President

Counselors' Connection

Did You Miss 11th Grade College Planning Night?

Families who missed last week's 11th Grade College Planning Workshop can access the presentation online (or click to view the Chinese version 中文版本 ). The slides include critical info on how to research colleges, the SAT/ACT, the college application process, financial aid and more.

National College Fair on April 29th

Attending a college fair is a fantastic way for students to gather first-hand information about colleges. On Saturday April 28th, the National College Fair at the Cow Palace in Daly City will give students an opportunity to meet face-to-face with college representatives from all over the world! Check out the National College Fair website for details on this free event.

National College Decision Day

May 1st is National College Decision Day -- the deadline for seniors to make a deposit to attend the college of their choice! Seniors admitted to 4-year colleges must accept or decline offers of admission by then. During the week of April 30th, counselors will administer the Senior Graduation Survey in 12th grade classes, during which students should request official final transcripts to be sent to colleges.

Mills Track and Field Invitational Meeting, 4/24

Mills Track and Field Invitational Meeting

The Vikings are hosting a Track and Field Invitational on April 28th; there will be approximately 500 athletes participating. We need volunteers to plan and assist for this event.

Please join us on Tuesday, April 24th @ 6pm in the Principal's Conference room for our last planning meeting for this fun community event.

Interested in volunteering? Click on this link to volunteer.

Parent Volunteers Needed: Summer Job Fair, 4/26

Parent Volunteers Needed!

Mills needs you! Parent volunteers are needed for a multitude of events such as AP Testing, staff appreciation breakfast, and graduation reception, during the months of April through June!

The 3rd Annual Summer Opportunity/Job Fair will be on Thursday, April 26th from 11:15am - 12:45pm. We need volunteers to help potential employers on campus find their spots in Center Court and answer basic questions.

Please click on this link to volunteer for the Job Fair and other school and PTO events.

PTO News: Learn About Canvas!
At our April 18th PTO Meeting, Ms. Soda gave an introduction to Canvas for parents. Canvas will be replacing Schoolloop for the 2018-19 school year. Missed the presentation? Click on this link for the slide presentation.

Gate Parents Group: Registration Open for Classes

Early Registration for Discounted Rates Ends April 29 for Summer Courses!

The GATE Parents Group is offering test preparation, college essay strategies, and summer enrichment courses. Registration is open now, so act early to save a spot for your student!

Summer College Essay
ACT Preparation
SAT Preparation Bootcamp
Summer Enrichment Courses

For more course information, dates and locations, deadlines and registration information, please click here or go to www.gateparents.com .

Community Corner: Planning Your High School Summer

Family Seminar: Planning Your High School Summer

Sat, April 28, 2018

1:00- 2:00 pm

Millbrae Library,

1 Library Ave

Would you like to figure out how the make the best of your summer vacation?

This interactive seminar, led by representatives from LionRock Education, will focus on getting out, getting ahead, and making the most of your big break. Get answers to questions like: Why plan your summer? How do I develop my own plan? What opportunities should I consider? Best for families and high school youth.

See flyer for more information.

Community Corner: Leos Second Harvest Food Drive

The Millbrae Leos Club is hosting it's first ever food drive for Second Harvest.

They will be collecting food for the month of April at the following locations:

Millbrae City Hall
Millbrae Community Center - Temporary Building between City Hall and the Library
Millbrae Library

Look for the round bins that say Second Harvest

Recommended Foods to donate:

The Food Bank accepts all non-perishable food donations, but especially needs these nutritious items:

Canned tuna, chicken or salmon; Peanut butter; Meals in a can (soup, stew, chili); Low-sodium canned vegetables; Canned fruit in its own juice or water; Olive or canola oil; Spices (cinnamon, chili powder, cumin, salt-free spice blends); Canned foods with pop-top lids; Low-sugar whole grain cereals; Healthy snacks (granola bars, nuts, dried fruit)

Please avoid items packed in glass. No candy or sugar-sweetened drinks.

Please help our Millbrae Leos reach their goal of 400 pounds of food to donate to our neighbors who are going hungry!

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