PTO eNews - 3/14/2022
Calendar of Upcoming Events
  • March 7, Mills Music Arts Group (MMAG) 7:00 PM on Zoom
  • March 8, Incoming 9th Grade Orientation-Virtual Meeting 7:00-8:00 PM
  • March 10, Open House 6:30-8:00 PM
  • March 15-18, CAASPP Testing
Counselors' Connection
Did you miss Academic Planning Night?
To learn more about course selection, high school & college admission requirements, the SAT/ACT, and more, check out the Mills counselors' Academic Planning Night webinar recording and slides.
 
Incoming 9th Family Information Night
8th-grade families are invited to join us for a webinar this Tuesday, March 8th from 7 to 8 PM to learn about course selection and all that Mills has to offer! Here is the Zoom link. Families are also invited to join us for Open House on Thursday, March 10th at 7 PM, during which counselors will be available for questions about course selection.
 
A Healthier Approach to College Admissions
The college admissions process can be a source of stress and anxiety for students and parents alike. This Thursday 3/10 at 4pm, Challenge Success will host a research-based workshop to address questions such as: 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? Learn practical strategies to reduce unnecessary pressure around the college admissions process and support your student’s well-being and readiness for college and beyond. Click here to register. 
Mills Music Arts Group (MMAG) meeting Monday, March 7 @ 7:00 pm on Zoom
Mills Music Arts Group (MMAG) is a non-profit organization that supports the Mills music program (concert band, jazz band, pep band, string orchestra, and choir). Our board meetings are open to all Mills families, and we encourage you to attend and participate to help make our music program the best it can be. Our meetings focus on upcoming music events, including an update from Mills Music Director Mr. Gregoric. The agenda for the March meeting includes final planning for the Disneyland trip.

You can join the meeting using the URL below or the following phone number, ID, and passcode:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81450850149?pwd=NGRHdmdBR1pRMVBNZ285MTFvTEg5QT09#success

669-900-9128 (San Jose, CA)
Meeting ID: 814 5085 0149
Passcode: 860120

For more information about MMAG please visit our website or email info@millshsmusic.org.
CAASPP Testing
Mills Junior & Senior families,

From March 15-18, we will be having the CAASPP (California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress) at Mills, an annual part of how our district and state measures student learning. All juniors will take the tests at 8:30 in the morning of each of those four days. All seniors will take the CAST (California Science Test) on Wednesday, March 16th at 8:30. There are two important things I want you to know and do before that week:

First - You have the right to opt out of the test, and if you wish to do so, much return the attached opt-out form to me or Ms. Lehner by March 11.

Second - You must bring your school-issued Chromebook to campus so it can be updated with the proper test settings in preparation for the testing week. Please bring your Chromebook to Mills before March 14, open it up, and power it on. You do not need to do anything else with it before then.

If you have any questions or concerns about this please let me know. We will be sending more information about the CAASPP and CAST throughout the next few weeks. Thank you all,

Ms. Schlax
Athletic Boosters 2021-2022
  • March 8, Varsity Baseball vs. Riordan 3:30-5:30 PM
  • March 9, JV Boys Volleyball vs. Lincoln 4:30-6:00 PM
  • March 9, Varsity Boys Volleyball vs. Lincoln 6:00-7:30 PM
  • March 10, JV Baseball vs. SSF 3:00-5:00PM
Mills Mania Prizes and Volunteers Needed!
Volunteer and/or donate prizes to our IN-PERSON Mills Mania Talent Show Extravaganza on March 25!
2022 Summer School Information
Students interested in Summer School 2022 can take advantage of the following opportunities:
 Credit Repair
  • Teacher-led hybrid (in-person and virtual synchronous [remote] not Edgenuity) program for rising 10th-12th grade students who need to repair a "D" or "F" grade.
  • Location: San Mateo High School
  • Sign up: With your School Counselor
  • Two sessions / Five credits per session. One summer school session = one semester. 

  • Session 1: June 3 - 21, 8:30 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. daily
  • In-person days: 6/3, 6/6, 6/7, 6/13, 6/14, 6/21
  • Remote days : 6/8, 6/9, 6/10, 6/15, 6/16, 6/17
  • No class: Monday, June 20

  • Session 2: June 22 - July 8, 8:30 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. daily
  • In-person days: 6/22, 6/23, 6/27, 6/28, 7/7, 7/8
  • Remote days: 6/24, 6/29, 6/30, 7/1, 7/5, 7/6
  • No class: Monday, July 4

  • Courses offered (subject to change depending on enrollment):
  • English I, II, III and IV
  • Algebra I
  • Geometry 
  • Algebra II
  • Integrated Math I & II
  • Data Science
  • Ethnic Studies
  • Modern World History/Contemporary World Studies
  • US History
  • Health (Credit Recovery/1st time credit HHS only)
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics (Conceptual) - taken to make up Chemistry or Physics
  • Physical Education classes are offered in-person for grades 10-12 for credit recovery (and 1st-time credit for rising 10th graders in AVID only)

Accelerated Algebra I (HHS Students Only) and Geometry (AHS, BHS, CHS, MHS and SMHS Students)

Accelerated Algebra I (HHS ONLY) 
  • Teacher-led hybrid class (in-person and virtual synchronous [remote] not Edgenuity) for Hillsdale High School students who have the following:
  • Fall Semester and Spring first progress report with an “A-” or better in Geometry
  • 8th Grade CAASPP score greater than 2600 (if available)
  • Credits: 10
  • Location: San Mateo High School
  • Session: June 3 - July 8, 8:30 a.m. -12:50 p.m. 
  • No classes: Monday, June 20 and Monday, July 4
  • Sign up with your Hillsdale High School Counselor. 

Accelerated Geometry (AHS, BHS, CHS, MHS and SMHS) 
  • Teacher-led hybrid class (in-person and virtual synchronous [remote] not Edgenuity) for rising 10th grade SMUHSD students who have the following: 
  • Fall Semester and Spring first 6-week progress report with an “A-” or better in SMUHSD Algebra 1
  • Math Inventory Quantile score of 1200 or higher (or met all critical scores on MDTP Geometry Readiness test) taken in Algebra 1 class in 9th grade.
  • 8th Grade CAASPP score greater than 2600 (if available)
  • Credits: 10 units of SMUHSD Geometry credit
  • Location: San Mateo High School
  • Session: June 3 - July 8, 8:30 a.m. -12:50 p.m.  
  • No classes: Monday, June 20 and Monday, July 4
  • Sign up with your School Counselor. 

English Language Development
  • Teacher-led in-person class for English Learner (EL) students who want to strengthen their mastery, repair a poor grade, or want first-time credit.  
  • Session: June 6 - July 1, (Monday - Friday) 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
  • No class: Monday, June 20
  • Courses offered:
  • Integrated ELD I, II and III
  • EL Government
  • EL Economics
  • EL Intro to Science
  • EL Algebra 
  • Physical Education

  • Credits: 5 units per course 
  • Location: San Mateo Adult School 
  • Sign up with your School Counselor 
Community Corner
Aragon PTSO PRESENTS: "The Dangers of Vaping & Drugs" - March 16 @ 7-8:30pm - Zoom Webinar 
Please join us Wednesday, March 16th at 7 pm - 8:30 pm for an educational evident based presentation on "The Danger of Vaping and Drugs". SMUHSD Wellness Counselor Jessamy Cadigan will cover the following topics: • What are e-cigarettes? What is vaping? • What do the products look like? • What are the health impacts of this trend? • Vaping marijuana vs. Nicotine! • How to have successful conversations with teenagers about e-cigarettes? • Mental health issues of drug use. Please join us on March 16th, 7pm via link: https://smuhsd-org.zoom.us/j/92275815260
Hello Everyone,

Online Silent Auction Dates: 
  • March 1, 2022 - April 29, 2022 HERE to view our auction site (Bidding will start on March 1st)
  • Live Online Auction Date: Saturday, April 30, 2022, 4:45 pm - 7 pm. Click here to register.

Confirmed Auction items:
  • Condo for 5 days in Maui
  • Millbrae Lions Golf Tournament Foursome
  • Weekend at Kingswood Village in North Lake Tahoe
  • Clearlake Vacation Weekend Rental
  • Weber Spirit II E-210 LP Gas Grill + Pape's BBQ Special Package
  • AWC Window Cleaning Service
  • Kitchen Sink w/Installation from Caccia Plumbing
  • Name/Plaque on Millbrae Spur Trail Bench
  • 4 tickets to Giants game with admittance to the Gotham Club
  • 2 tickets to a Giants game (field club)
  • Free camp at One Martial Arts
  • Home Cooked Indian Food and/or Cooking Lesson for 4 people
  • Living Spaces $200 gift Certificate
  • 11 x 14 autographed photo of Deebo Samuel
  • Pizza for a year – Round Table Pizza in SF – 1 pizza a month
  • Millbrae Mayor for a day
  • Millbrae City Manager for a Day
  • Tour of the US Capitol w/ Congresswoman Jackie Speier
  • Bodega Bay Vacation

Thanks,

Lion Betcy
400 Murchison Drive
Millbrae, CA 94030
Phone: 650.558.2599
Fax: 650.558.2552
https://www.millshspto.org/