Calendar of Upcoming Events |
- Club Fair via Webinar, October 6th, 2:45-3:15 pm
- SAT School Administration for Seniors, Wednesday, October 14th
- 8th Grade Family Night Webinar, Tuesday, October 20th, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
- PTO Meeting/Mental Health Awareness, Wednesday, October 21st, 7:00 pm
- MMAG Groove-a-Thon, Thursday, October 29th, time TBD
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The Crucible, Fall production, Audio Play, Friday, October 30th premier, 7:00pm
- End of Second Six Weeks, Friday, October 30th
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Registration for Fall College Essay Strategies is Open!
The change in testing requirements and 2020 Spring grading system alters the balance of how colleges review application information. Given the change, Essays will play a vital role in the 2021 admission process. This GATE Parents Group-sponsored class is tailored to support students seeking assistance addressing UC and Common Application Essay prompts and the development of quality drafts for essay/personal statements. All sessions are held virtually and open to non-SMUHSD students.
Orientation, small group and private sessions - All virtual:
Orientation: Tuesday, 10/13/2020, 6-8 pm
Group Session: Thursday, 10/15/2020 6-8 pm
Two private one-on-one follow-up sessions with instructor - Virtual:
45 minutes each (over course of fall, variety of times to choose from)
Course Fee: $385
Registration Dates:
Sept. 28 - Oct. 8: All Students registration (in or out of district)
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First Issue of The Thunderbolt is Out! |
This issue includes a Question & Answer with the Millbrae City Council Candidates, a feature on the events of Millbrae’s Anti-Racist Coalition, and more.
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Welcome to the Mills Family (or welcome back)!
Let’s work together to ensure that learning and connection take place safely and successfully this year.
Your $50 membership and generous donation of time allow our PTO to:
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Provide parent volunteers & services to teachers, staff and students of Mills High School.
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Curate & send parent e-news coverage of important dates, events, activities, and relevant news to Mills.
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Educate & inform parents and the community on discussion topics, i.e. colleges, mental health, student activities/events, to better equip and assist the Mills community at Mills High School.
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Spearhead the Annual Fund campaign to provide much needed supplemental funding which directly benefits our students. More information will be coming your way in September on how the Annual Fund helps to elevate the enriching educational experience for which Mills is known.
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At Mills, we use technology regularly to communicate and make learning more accessible. On this page, you can find tutorials, answers to frequently asked questions, links, and more.
SMUHSD Tech Support Line:
Phone: 650-558-2480
Text: 650-554-8431
Email the Mills Tech Support Team:
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Hello my name is Israel Hakim, and I am the after school/ tutor center coordinator at Mills High School. During this transition to online learning, the staff at Mills is committed to ensuring academic support does not suffer.
Starting September 8th, the after school-tutoring center will be available entirely on Zoom from 3:15-5pm, Monday-Thursday. The program also provides weekly planning and is available to all students. We encourage any incoming freshman to take advantage of this resource to help smooth the transition to high school. If you have any questions, please email me at ihakim@smuhsd.org
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Candidate Forum | SMUHSD School Board
Mon, Oct 19, 7pm
The League of Women Voters (LWV) is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government through education and advocacy. LWV will moderate a candidates forum for the three SMUHSD School Board candidates vying for the two open seats.
Learn More: See flyer here for additional details, including login information and how to access live Spanish translation.
Submit Questions: Use the Google Form to submit questions for candidates by Fri, Oct 16.
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The Westly Prize
Many of our biggest challenges will be solved by the next generation of leaders. Steve Westly (Former Controller and CFO of California) and his wife started the Westly Prize because they believe that small bets and a growth mindset lead to breakthrough innovations. That's how the world is changed for the better.
The Westly Prize awards up to $145,000 in cash prizes to young innovators in California, age 27 and under. Applications are open now! If you, or someone you know, is working on a project to better the world, I hope you will apply today!
Applications are due by October 15th, 2020.
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In the News
The New Helicopter Parents Are on Zoom
With kids needing so much help in remote learning, we may be pushed to become the parents we never wanted to be.
Welcome to e-learning, where some parents have become reluctant helicopters, circling their kids as they attempt to learn, helping them with their every move.
— The New York Times: Parenting
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400 Murchison Drive
Millbrae, CA 94030
Phone: 650.558.2599
Fax: 650.558.2552
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