Counselors' Connection

MHS Counseling November Newsletter

In case you missed it, check out our Counseling Department's November newsletter!

FREE Community College Courses

Did you know that high schoolers can take community college courses for free? It's called Concurrent Enrollment, and it's an excellent way for students to save money by getting a head start on college credits! On college applications, students' grades are also weighted the same as AP courses. Spring class schedules are available online at webschedule.smccd.edu. For information on how to register, please refer to our Concurrent Enrollment website.

Check out the Newest Thunderbolt Issue

The Mills newspaper of student voice since 1958!

The Thunderbolt’s October issue IS OUT NOW! Read it here ↓

Volume 64, Issue #2 

Inside this issue: Updates on hand foot and mouth disease, the opening of the Brothers Cafe, addressing student’s feelings during global events, Laufey’s rise to fame, and more!

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PTO Meeting - November 28th - 7:30 pm

The PTO is fortunate to have Nancy Chavez, Lead Wellness Counselor, and Serena Arge, Mills Faculty WASC Coordinator, join us virtually on Tuesday, November 28, at 730pm on two topics that make Mills an exceptional place for learning and growth.

As we get into exam season and wrap up the first half of the school year, Ms. Chavez will introduce her team and how they play a crucial role in the wellbeing of our students, providing them with tools and resources that help them navigate day to day situations (exam stress as an example) and more isolated issues (like a death in the family).  

Ms. Arge will provide an update on the WASC accreditation process - why it’s important and how students and families can be a part of this.  In a nutshell, the accreditation process allows Mills families and the community a transparent view into how our faculty and staff work to constantly enhance the academic experience of our students.  

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Parent Panorama Survey

Take the Panorama Survey today to share your thoughts and opinions about your school!

The Panorama Survey is a survey issued to parents and guardians, students and staff of the San Mateo Union High School District. Each of these groups is given a survey unique to their group. The District is issuing this survey, because we want to know what each of these groups think about their experience in our schools. We want to know your thoughts and opinions on :

School culture and climate

Communications from the District/school to you

Opportunities for engagement with your school community

It is important that we hear from a variety of diverse individuals. Your responses help to guide our planning for future academic and enrichment programs and help us to address areas where our programs need improvement. The results also help us to support successful initiatives and evaluate and improve those that are not as successful.

www.smuhsd.org/panorama

Parenting Support Groups

Parenting Support Groups in English and Spanish Start This Week

Parents/guardians can join at any time

The San Mateo Union High School District has developed a family support group with parents and primary caretakers in mind. We offer a support group in English and one in Spanish and each group includes six sessions. You do not need to attend all six sessions.

Learn about:

Parent-child communication

Positive behavior management

Interpersonal relationships

Healthy boundaries

Strategies that promote school success

Self-care strategies and coping skills to manage stress

Tobacco, Vapes, Cannabis, and other drugs

The goal of Parent Connect is to provide families with the tools needed to proactively resolve conflicts, improve attendance and enhance the well-being of their teenagers.

Learn more: www.smuhsd.org/parent-connect

Community Corner

Wellness Grief Resources

We wanted to share an excellent resource that Nancy and the Wellness Team at Mills put together for our community. The resource contains information and guidance about grief and loss.

Please click on the following link to access a list of grief resources:  bit.ly/smuhsdgrief

Join the SMUSHD Student Nutrition Services Team

Looking for a part-time or on-call job? Join our team in a School Cafeteria. Please call 650-558-2479 for more information or visit the current openings page on our website - look under Classified for open Nutrition Services positions! Watch the video to see what it's like woprking here: https://youtu.be/XiDbt1qz7Wc?si=n8DG4alcYmrqZOLq&t=58