Mills High School Parent eNews
8/26/19
Schedule of Key Events for 2019-20

Week of 8/26/19
  • Wednesday, August 28, Make Up Picture Day
  • Friday, August 30, Welcome Back Rally 11:30AM-12:15PM
Week of 9/2/19
  • Monday, September 2, Labor Day NO SCHOOL
  • Thursday, September 5, Back to School Night 6:30-9:00PM
2019-2020 PTO Board


This the PTO board, at your service. If you're interested in participating actively, we still have some open positions. Just send an email to toniosf@msn.com.

PTO President's Message
 
Dear Mills Parents,
The PTO board and our Principal, Ms Duszynski, want to thank you for attending our first meeting and potluck.
Your presence made it a successful event; parents learned about the role of the PTO, about the different organizations that help make Mills a great school, and had the chance to hear from the Principal and the Superintendent, Dr. Skelly.
 
These are some other opportunities to participate and get to know your fellow Vikings:
  • Sep 5 - Back to School Night @ 6:30-9:00 p.m.
  • Sep. 18 - 9th graders Parent Panel - An informal conversation with some member of the staff and Faculty where they will answer of your questions. More details later.
Antonio Catpo
PTO President
Toniosf@msn.com




GATE Parents Group

Keep informed !! The only way to receive regular information on classes and events sponsored by GATE Parents Group is to sign up on the GATE-PG mailing list https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8B5IwZV2P6lEch5pLf-PD1_85nny39u-FJiruwDXsoibXSQ/viewform .
 
REGISTRATION OPEN for GATE-PG Fall Classes:
 
FALL COLLEGE ESSAY STRATEGIES
This GATE Parents Group-sponsored class focuses on the development of quality essay and personal statement drafts for the UC and Common Application Essay prompts. HS seniors will have enrollment priority. Interested juniors will be placed on a waiting list and admitted if space is available. Classes are also open to non-SMUHSD students.
Orientation and small group sessions
Location: Aragon HS       
Orientation: Tuesday 9/10; 6-8 pm
Two Small Group Sessions: Tuesdays 9/17 and 9/24; 6-7pm OR 7-8pm
Two private follow up sessions with instructor
Location: Burlingame Public Library
45 minutes each (over course of Fall, variety of times to choose from)
Registration open through 9/9.
To Register:  Go to   www.gateparents.com
Questions? Email the instructor Kevin Nelson at  knelson@smuhsd.org  
 
SAT and ACT PREP CLASSES
The GATE Parents Group sponsors SAT and ACT Preparation Classes several times a year, taught by SMUHSD teachers, appropriate for 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 non-SMUHSD students.
 
Registration for the SAT class targeting the November 2, 2019 SAT test:
Classes at San Mateo High, Saturdays: 9/21, 9/28, 10/12 (skip 10/5), 10/19, and 10/26
Register for Morning Sessions (8:30am-noon) OR Afternoon Sessions (1pm-4:30pm)
Registration open through 9/14.
 
Registration for the ACT class targeting the October 26, 2019 ACT test:
Classes at San Mateo High on 6 Saturdays: 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, and 10/19
Register for Morning Session (9am-noon except last class 10/19 at 8am-noon)
Registration open through 9/7.
 
For more information and to register, please visit   www.gateparents.com
For questions on the SAT Prep classes, email SAT@gateparents.com
For questions on the ACT Prep classes, email ACT@gateparents.com
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
 
A limited number of scholarships are available for SMUHSD students on a first come first serve basis for households with demonstrated financial need. For more information, visit https://www.gateparents.com/display?action=display&key=73
 
UPCOMING EVENTS
Save the Date! September 12: The Well-Balanced Perspective on College Fit
This research-based workshop addresses many of the important questions we hear from families. What do college rankings really measure? Are students who attend more selective colleges better off later in life? What is "fit" and why does it matter?
Participants will learn practical strategies to help reduce unnecessary pressure around the college admissions process and ways to support their student's overall well-being and readiness for life in college and beyond. Participants will leave with practical strategies to apply at home and at school.
Presenter: Margaret Dunlap, M.A., School Program Director, Challenge Success
Presented in partnership with SMUHSD and Challenge Success
 
Save the Date! October 10, 7-8:30pm: "Angst" Screening and Speaker Panel
Angst is a 56-minute film and virtual reality experience that explores anxiety, its causes, effects and what we can do about it. Discussion with speaker panel to follow. Presented in partnership with Hillsdale High PTSO at Hillsdale High Large Auditorium.
 
See Video of 2018 Returning College Student Panel!! Stay tuned for information on the December 2019 Panel.
Recent SMUHSD graduates talked about their first experiences at college as well as how they managed the application process and the transition to college.

Athletic Booster News
 
Family Passes: If you purchased a Family Pass (Thank you!) there will be an opportunity for your student to pick it up this week. Students will be called to the school office. Passes also be available for pickup at the September 30th football game from a Booster representative. And passes are still for sale!

The September 18th meeting will take place starting at 5:00pm. Please note the earlier start time!

Thanks to the following volunteers for helping out at last Monday's Sports Night:
Nils Headley, Kevin McWhirter, Grant and Gigi Thorgersen and Irene Wong.

Community Corner



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