PTO eNews - 11/1/2021
Calendar of Upcoming Events
  • November 1, 6:30-7:30 PM - MMAG Virtual Meeting
Counselors' Connection
College Application Workshops
The Mills counselors are offering College Application Workshops from now through the end of November every Wednesday during 7th period and Thursday during Flex. Counselors are available to help seniors with UC, CSU, private college and financial aid applications.
 
College Admissions: Applying to the University of California System
Hosted by the GATE Parents Group, students & parents can gain an overview of the UC admissions process and guidance on how to effectively navigate it. Presented by Gary Clark, Director of Undergraduate Admissions at UCLA.
Monday, November 8
6:00pm - 7:00pm
 
MYTHBUSTERS: The Truth About the California Public Higher Education System
In this webinar, representatives of the UC, CSU & community college systems will counter some of the most common myths about each system and the systems’ relationships to one another.
Tuesday, November 9
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Mills Music Arts Group (MMAG) meeting Monday Nov 1, 2021, 6:30-7:30pm on Zoom
Mills Music Arts Group is a non-profit organization that supports the Mills music program (concert band, jazz band, pep band, string orchestra, and choir). Our next board meeting will be on Monday Nov 1, 2021 at 6:30pm on Zoom. MMAG board meetings are open to all Mills High School families, and we encourage you to attend and participate to help make our music program the best it can be. Our board meetings provide a brief review of recent music program events, information on upcoming events, and an update from Mills Music Director Mr. Gregoric. The November meeting will include discussion of the Groove-a-thon and the March Disneyland trip.

You can join the meeting using the following link or phone number and code:


669-900-9128 (San Jose, CA)
Meeting ID: 839 3242 8055
Passcode: 033730

For more information about MMAG please visit our website at https://www.millshsmusic.org or email info@millshsmusic.org.
Athletic Boosters 2021-2022
THIS WEEK'S EVENTS:

  • November 5, 4:00 pm - Football at Cappuchino
  • November 6, 10:00 am Cross Country PAL Championships at Crystal Springs
Indoor Winter Sport Tryout Dates
 
Boys Varsity Basketball
Monday, November 1 : 4:15 – 6:15 Main Gym
Tuesday, November 2 : 3:30 – 5:30 Main Gym
Wednesday, November 3 : 4:15 – 6:15 Main Gym
Boys JV Basketball
Monday, November 1 : 3:45 – 5:30 Main Gym
Tuesday, November 2 : 6:00 – 8:00 AM Main Gum
Wednesday, November 3 : 3:45 – 5:30 Main Gym
Boys Freshman Basketball
Monday, November 1 : 3:45 – 5:30 Main Gym
Tuesday, November 2 : 6:00 – 8:00 AM Main Gym
Wednesday, November 3 : 5:30 – 7:30 Small Gym
(Boys JV and Freshman tryouts share the first two dates.)
 
Girls Varsity Basketball
Monday, November 1 : 6:15 – 8:15 Main Gym
Tuesday, November 2 : 6:15 – 8:15 Main Gym
Wednesday, November 3 : 6:15 – 8:15 Main Gym
Girls JV basketball
Monday, November 1 : 6:00 – 8:00 Small Gym
Tuesday, November 2 : 5:30 – 7:30 Main Gym
Wednesday, November 3 : 7:30 – 9:00 Small Gym
Girls Freshman Basketball
Monday, November 1 : 6:00 – 8:00 Small Gym
Tuesday, November 2 : 5:30 – 7:30 Main Gym
Thursday, November 4 : 3:30 – 5:30 Small Gym
(Girls JV and freshman tryouts share the first two dates.)
 
All Wrestling (Varsity, JV, and Girls)
Monday, November 1 : 3:45 – 5:30 Small Gym
Tuesday, November 2 : 3:30 – 5:30 Small Gym
Wednesday, November 3 : 3:45 – 5:30 Small Gym

All athletes currently in a Fall sport program will receive a tryout when their initial sport is concluded.
Community Corner
College Admissions: Applying to the University of California System
 
Presented by: Gary Clark, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, UCLA
November 8
Monday @ 6:00 PM-7:00 PM (PT)
1 x 60min session (1 hour)
All ages welcome (Best for grades 9-12)
 
FREE
 
About the class
 
The University of California system includes several of the world’s most prestigious—and most competitive—schools. The UCs also have a unique admissions process, famously featuring a “test blind” policy on standardized entrance exams. So what better way to learn how to approach the UC admissions process than by hearing directly from an admissions director? Join UCLA’s director of undergraduate admissions, Gary Clark, for an overview of the UC admissions process and guidance on navigating it effectively. In this session, he will highlight:

  • Important steps and milestones in the UC application process
  • A breakdown of the “personal insight” application questions
  • How UC admissions have changed due to COVID-19
  • How the prohibition on SAT and ACT scores affects your application
  • Insight into the overall college admissions process from a career admissions officer
 
About Gary Clark
 
Gary Clark has served in the college admission profession for over 20 years and currently serves as the Director of Undergraduate Admission at UCLA. He began his career at Christopher Newport University and the College of William & Mary (both in VA) before moving to CA in 1999. He served in the admission office at Pitzer College in Claremont, CA from 1999-2005 before joining the admission staff at the University of Southern California. After seven years at USC, he joined UCLA in his current role in November of 2012. He earned his bachelor's degree from Christopher Newport University (VA) and master's degree from Claremont Graduate University (CA).
MYTHBUSTERS: The Truth About the California Higher Education System
NEW! In this webinar, representatives of the University of California, California State University, and California Community College systems will counter some of the most common myths about each system.

Tuesday, November 9, 2021
5:30pm – 6:30pm PDT
Live Event (Webinar)
400 Murchison Drive
Millbrae, CA 94030
Phone: 650.558.2599
Fax: 650.558.2552
https://www.millshspto.org/