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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- Monday, August 20, Fall Sports Mandatory Meeting 6:30-8:30PM
- Friday, August 24, Welcome Back Rally 11:30AM-12:45PM
- Friday, August 24, Welcome back Ice Cream Social and Movie Night 3:30PM-8:00PM
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
- Thursday, September 6, Back to School Night 6:30PM-8:00PM
- Friday, September 7, Minimum Day 12:25PM Dismissal
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Counselors' Connection
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Annual PTO Parent Potluck
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!
School Counselor Assignments
This year we are excited to welcome a new counselor, Ms. Tina Graf. In
order to better support the transition to high school, Ms. Graf along with Ms. Cole will serve as designated 9th grade counselors. Ms. Vasquez, Mr. Stilllman and Ms. Mack will work with 10th through 12th graders.
Please note the new alphabetical assignments as your student's counselor may have changed:
Lisa Cole - 9th Grade, A to Th
Tina Graf - 9th Grade, Ti to Z
Rachel Mack - 10th-12th, A to He
Kalani Vasquez - 10th-12th, Hi to M
Alex Stillman - 10th-12th, N to Z
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Boosters' News
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The Mills Athletic Booster Committee looks forward to a great year supporting Mills sports! We meet generally on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6pm in the Principal's Conference Room. (Exceptions being November meeting 11/28 and April on 4/24) Our first meeting of the year will be September 19th. All are welcome to attend. More information is available on the school website or feel free to contact us at
millsboosters@gmail.com
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We will also be available at the Fall Sports Parent Meeting on Monday August 20th from 6:30-8:30PM in the auditorium.
For your info we have set the following dates for our general membership meetings:
September 19
October 17
November 28
December 19
January 16
February 20
March 20
April 24
May 15
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Gate Parents Group: Registration Open for Classes
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FALL COLLEGE ESSAY - Early Registration Opens Aug 22nd
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
REGISTRATION OPEN for ALL STUDENTS for SAT 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
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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 8/25/18
Registration for the ACT class targeting the
October 27, 2018 ACT test
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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
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
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Student Showcase
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Mills Alum Debuts Film
Mills alum Jeremy Truong recently completed his debut film, "Tell Me All." The film, shot in Millbrae and San Francisco, was a mandate for finishing his film degree from New York University.
Loosely based on his experience as a closeted gay high schooler growing up in the Bay Area, the film details the main character's coming out to his closest friend.
Read more about the film and Jeremy in the San Mateo Daily Journal.
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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.
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Mills PTO Needs You
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Mills Parent Teacher Organization...
- Provides a vital link between parents, Mills staff and the School District
- Provides a forum for information and discussion of issues of interest and importance to parents, students and school community
- Facilitates & coordinates financial support for scholarships, academic programs, student enrichment and special school needs
- Publishes and distributes the Viking Voice newsletter that keeps parents informed on school events, issues and activities
- Provides hospitality and volunteers for school functions and teacher/staff appreciation.
Share our commitment to our kids and join today!
Even if you cannot attend all the meetings, becoming a member is the most basic way you can help make a difference.
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Help the PTO: Bookmark These Links!
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Did you know that the PTO events are 100% funded by membership fees and any other funds we get through donations?
We help fund events like the Graduation Reception, the Spring Career Fair, and the Year End Staff Breakfast (to name a few). We do NOT rely on Annual Fund money (which we manage) or School/District funding.
Please help us by shopping via eScrip AND the Amazon smiles program (we know you use Amazon). Thank you!
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