PTO eNews - February 20th 2023 |
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President's Day Holiday Week Schedule |
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PTO General Meeting - Tuesday February 21st 7 pm
Wellness Series - Mental Health 101
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Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87829667195?pwd=bjFGeUFKWTJiVU95MlBVb0ZDdDNuQT09
Meeting ID: 878 2966 7195
Passcode: 752843
Join us on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, 7-8:30pm, to talk about mental health - why it is important, how to support your student, and what resources are available for your family. (Presentation by Star Vista.)***
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, M.D., M.B.A., issued a rare public health advisory last December, calling on the nation to respond to the growing mental health crisis impacting young people that has worsened with the pandemic.
“Recent national surveys of young people have shown alarming increases in the prevalence of certain mental health challenges—in 2019, 1 in 3 high school students and half of female students reported persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, an overall increase of 40% from 2009,” wrote Murthy in the advisory.
Suicide rates among youth aged 10 to 24 years increased by 57% between 2007 and 2018, and there were more than 6,600 estimated deaths by suicide in 2020 in this age group.
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Did you miss Academic Planning Night?
To learn more about course selection, graduation and college admission requirements, the SAT/ACT and more, check out the Mills counselors' Academic Planning Night slides.
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!
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Congratulations to the Mills Jazz Band
The Mills High School Jazz band completed a series of jazz festivals and the hard work of the students payed off with fantastic results. Under the direction of MHS music teacher Dave Gregoric, the band was received with positive feedback from adjudicators and audiences. Here are the results-
Campana Jazz Festival
Division A First Place
Outstanding soloist medals to
Justin Garcia-bass Jimmy Robson-trumpet
Austin Evans- Guitar
Outstanding Rhythm section award (Not sure how they share a plaque:)
Erica Kita-drums Zoe Ghislain-piano
Nathan Lo-piano Kameran Fung-drums
Ebenezer Lokotui-congas Daniel Rae-percussion
Leland Le-guitar Austin Evans- Guitar
Justin Garcia-bass
Folsom Jazz Festival
Division A Second Place
Outstanding soloist medals to
Leland Le-guitar Jimmy Robson-trumpet
Justin Garcia-bass William Levison-sax
Jeremy Garcia-trombone Evan Fields-Trombone
CMEA Jazz Festival
Superior Rating
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Congratulations to the JV & Varsity Boys Soccer Teams!!
JV soccer boys team won 1st place in their league!
Varsity ended their season in second place.
Mills JV Boys Soccer Team 2022/2023 |
League Record: 2-0-2, 1st Place Lake Division
Top Row: Noah Ung, Ryan Chavez, Joshua Huei, Lucas Zaninovich, Julian Mindel,
Sepehr Rastani, Ethan Lau, Austin Zou, Coach Danny
Bottom Row: Christian Edwards, Kory Wong, Kameron Fung, Hinsen Lui, Ryan Spicker, Ethan Cabrera, Leo Voytovich, Simon Post
(Not Pictured: Kyler Fung, Bohuslav Tarasenko, Peter Alhaj)
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Save the Date: March 9th -
Open House & Class of 2027 Orientation
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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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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 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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