PTO eNews - January 9th 2023
Mills Typical Weekly Schedule
PTO General Meeting - Tuesday, January 17th

The Mills PTO is hosting a series of wellness events for our families this Spring.  For our Tuesday, January 17th meeting, the San Mateo Union High School District Wellness Team will talk to us about substance use and the dangers of fentanyl.  

According to the CDC, over 150 people die every day from overdoses related to synthetic opioids like fentanyl

Please go to the Mills High School events calendar for the Zoom information. 

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 878 2966 7195
Passcode: 752843

Thank you all!!
Counselor Connection
Parent Requests for Support
Our school offers an array of academic and social-emotional supports for students, such as wellness counseling, math support classes, Flex Time tutoring, support groups, substance use programs, and much more. If you are concerned about your student and would like additional supports to be considered at school, please complete the following form:
Requests are reviewed weekly by our Tier 2 Support Team, who can help provide referrals to the appropriate resource or staff person. 
Annual Fund vs. PTO Membership Fee

The PTO asks families to pay both a PTO membership fee, and donate funds to the Annual Fund.  People have asked - what's the difference between the two?  This graphic shows the primary differences
Community Corner


Ivy Math

Is Your Child On Track in Math?
IvyMath is providing all Mills High School families with a free online math tutoring session and an in-depth parent conference to discuss your child's strengths and weaknesses and how they compare to grade level.
 
IvyMath will also create a custom learning plan that maps out the exact areas your child should be focusing on in math. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions, and understand what your child needs to feel confident and stay on track in math this year.
 
The IvyMath tutoring session, parent conference, and learning plan are free for all Mills High School families. Popular times fill up, so please register quickly! Signup now at: IvyMath.com/Boost

Millbrae Recreation Center: Winter Classes

Millbrae Recreation has many toddler, youth, teen, adult, and senior classes and programs running this Winter! Check in on our registration website to find all program offerings that run from January - March.
Find more information about these programs, additional classes, and register at: https://secure.rec1.com/CA/millbrae-ca/catalog
Millbrae's 75th Anniversary Celebration

We are excited to kick off our 75th Anniversary Celebration with a community family fun event on January 14th at the Millbrae Recreation Center. This event will have something for everyone! Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate!
Join us on January 14th at the Millbrae Recreation Center (477 Lincoln Circle) from 11am - 3pm! Activities include: DJ, Food Trucks, Performances, Sports Lounge, Arcade Games, Carnival Fun, and Face Painting!
Coming Soon: Millbrae Lunar New Year Festival
400 Murchison Drive
Millbrae, CA 94030
Phone: 650.558.2599
Fax: 650.558.2552
https://www.millshspto.org/