PTO eNews - February 27th 2023 |
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Mills Typical Week Instructional Schedule |
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Scheduling Courses for 2023-24
Attention parents! Now is the time for students to sign up for next year's classes. Please review and sign your student's Course Request Form to verify your approval.
Over the next few weeks, students will meet individually with their counselor to review and finalize course requests.
UC Virtual Event
Is your student interested in applying to UC next fall or beyond? If so, check out the upcoming UC for Everyone virtual event on Wed, March 1st at 7pm. Space is limited so register today!
Conscious Parenting: Building Stronger Relationships with Your Child or Teen
On March 1st at 5:30pm, our school district will sponsor a free online event designed to teach parents how to cultivate healthier communication with their kids. Speaker Katherine Sellery is an internationally renowned parenting expert, Amazon bestselling author, three-time TEDx speaker and conflict resolution specialist. Click here to register.
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Mills Financial Aid Workshop - RSVP Now!!
The FAFSA or DREAM Act is due in just 9 DAYS NOW! Please complete at home, during Wednesday FLEX in the college/career center, or at this Financial Aid Workshop in the Mills library this Tuesday at 6:00pm! The workshop will have food available, reserve your spot and your plate at www.bit.ly/mhsfeb28
Hello Viking Senior Scholars!
The financial aid application deadline is March 2nd, fast approaching in 17 days! The Mills team has decided to host our own LAST CHANCE financial aid application workshop on Tuesday, February 28th at 6:00 - 8:00pm in the Mills High School Library. Join us for food and assistance on completing your senior student's financial aid application, either FAFSA or DREAM Act. These applications are for local, state, and federal funding for postsecondary options after high school, and this is a district requirement towards graduation! Please RSVP NOW HERE if you are planning on going for this important task.
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Register for Community College - Wednesday, March 1st
Attention Seniors!
If you are planning to apply to community college, please come to the Career Center this Wed. March 1st at 9:45am (last 15 minutes of 2nd period) for a Community College Registration Workshop. Representatives from College of San Mateo (CSM) and other community colleges will help you enroll for the coming school year. PLEASE BRING A CHARGED LAPTOP.
~MHS School Counselors
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The Lady Vikings Champs! Congratulations CCS Division III Champions!!
The Lady Vikings won the Championship game today against opponents Santa Cruz High School with a final score of 66-52. This past weekend, girls basketball coach Dave Matsu was awarded CCS Coach of the Year for Girls Basketball. We're proud of the accomplishments of this remarkable athletic team.
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Save the Date: March 9th -
Open House & Class of 2027 Orientation
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Save the Date: March 14th - 2023 SMUHSD Career Expo
All SMUHSD students and parents/guardians are invited to attend the third annual SMUHSD Career Expo, formerly called “Stay in the Bay with $100k”
on Tuesday, March 14th from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm!
Over 50 Bay Area Employers and Career Training Programs will be present at the Career Expo to meet with students and parents/guardians in order to inform them about well paying careers in the Bay Area and to offer guidance about how and where to get started on a wide variety of career paths This is a fantastic special event to support SMUHSD families in learning more about the abundance of career opportunities in our area, in making valuable contacts in organizations, and in networking with potential employers. This year there will also be "hands on" activities at the event for students to explore different career skills. This is a "career fair" event and SMUHSD guests are welcome to arrive and depart at any time between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm. Translation services will be offered and refreshments will be served. There will be an additional reminder sent out (including the list of confirmed attending business and organizations) closer to the event.
We hope to see you there!
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Mills Sports Complex Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - March 16th |
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You are invited to join Mills High School in celebrating the completion of construction of its new Sports Complex at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on:
Thursday, March 16 from 4-5 p.m.
400 Murchison Drive, Millbrae
Be among the first to see the school’s new baseball, soccer, softball and multi-purpose fields and new tennis courts.
The San Mateo Union High School District and Mills High School wish to extend their gratitude to the voters and taxpayers of our District for their support of Measure L - a $385 million general obligation bond to make improvements to facilities across the District including those made to the Mills Sports Complex.
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PTO Wellness Series: Be Sensitive Be Brave - March 20th
March 20, 2023 7-9pm
Note: This event is longer than our regular PTO meetings but the topic requires the two hours for our families to get the most from it.
Be Sensitive Be Brave for Suicide Prevention
A Culturally Responsive Workshop on Suicide Prevention
Workshop Description (2 hrs):
“Be Sensitive, Be Brave: Suicide Prevention” (2 hrs) infuses culture and diversity throughout a foundational workshop in suicide prevention. The workshop teaches community members to act as eyes and ears for suicidal distress and to help connect individuals with appropriate services. Participants will learn to recognize suicide risk, how to ask individuals if they are thinking about suicide, and connect them with help. This workshop discusses navigating conversations about suicide across diverse populations, with the aim of equipping community members to be culturally responsive within their communities
Workshop Goals
With a cultural and diversity lens:
• Learn how to identify signs of suicide
• Practice sensitively and confidently asking individuals if they are considering suicide
• Learn how to connect individuals at risk of suicide with the appropriate resources & community supports
• Learn to approach suicide prevention in a culturally sensitive manner
If you know someone who is in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, please reach out for 24/7 crisis support: call 988 or text “HOME” to 741741.
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Mills Got Talent Mania is Back!!! - March 24th 2023
The long-standing tradition of Mills Mania continues, this year adding in the talent show for the second year! Our carnival-style celebration will include refreshments, games, and lots of Vikings talent.
Save the date! The entire Millbrae community is welcome!
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Donate to the Mills Annual Fund Today!
Our goal this year is $140,000 and we are only at 34% of the goal. The last two years have been tough from a fundraising perspective ($70,000 raised in 2020 and $44,000 raised in 2021) so we do not have reserves and are in jeopardy of not being able to fund the following items (which are dependent on the Annual Fund):
Exceptional Wellness Counselors: Our wellness counselors support our students socio-emotional well-being. As you know, this support service is essential for our youth.
Science Equipment: Mills High School has some of the best lab equipment and have excellent course offerings because of the Annual Fund
Student Clubs and Field Trips: Our student clubs and teachers request extra funds for equipment, resources, and funding for trips
Continuing to upgrade our classroom technology equipment: Our teachers upgraded to high-definition flat screens and projectors that allow for greater accessibility and more engaged learning (it helps when learners can see the slide deck). And the requests keep coming for the high-definition set-ups.
We will take donations of every size! However, if you are financially-able, please consider making a donation of at least $500.
Donate today and please request a corporate match from your employer:
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Read the February Issue of the Thunderbolt!!
The Thunderbolt’s Winter Issue IS OUT NOW!
Inside this issue: Millbrae Lunar New Year Festival, Student businesses, Chat GPT, and more!
Digital content!
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Millbrae Summer Camp Fair
Visit the Millbrae Summer Camp Fair to learn about summer camps, volunteer opportunities, and job opportunities this summer! There will be free ice cream for the first 100 people in attendance and many family-friendly games and activities. Stop by the Millbrae Recreation Center Great Hall on Friday, March 3 from 1-6pm to join the fun! We hope to see you there!
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Millbrae Recreation is Hiring for Summer Camp Counselors!
Looking for a summer job full of fun activities, enthusiastic campers, and awesome co-workers? We are looking for Recreation Leaders to lead our summer camp for the City of Millbrae Recreation Department. This is a great opportunity to be involved with youth and the Millbrae community! Recreation leaders bring excitement and energy throughout the camp day by leading activities & engaging with campers. Apply online at bit.ly/milrecjobs at click "Summer Camp Counselors" by March 17!
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Millbrae Recreation Counselor in Training Program!
Gain rewarding job experience while having a fun summer at the Millbrae Adventure Summer Camp! Apply for our Counselor in Training (CIT) Program to learn hands-on job skills, the ins & outs of summer camp, and prepare for future job opportunities! The Millbrae Recreation Department is seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hardworking applicants ages 13-15, who have completed 8th grade to apply to become a CIT. Apply at bit.ly/millbraecit by April 3!
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400 Murchison Drive
Millbrae, CA 94030
Phone: 650.558.2599
Fax: 650.558.2552
https://www.millshspto.org/
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