PTO eNews - March 20th 2023
Mills WASC Weds Schedule
PTO Wellness Series: Be Sensitive Be Brave -
March 20, 2023 7-9pm 

Join us on Monday, March 20, 7-9pm for our final event in our Wellness Series.
NO RECORDING WILL BE MADE OF THIS SESSION. 

“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

Zoom link in the Mills HS Calendar and here:


Meeting ID: 858 8603 9121
Passcode: 978406
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Mills Got Talent Mania - THIS FRIDAY

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 - 3rd Annual La Fiesta Event
April 7th 2023
Donate to the Mills Annual Fund Today!

Our goal this year is $140,000 and we are at 44% 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 Counselors: Our counselors support our students socio-emotional well-being emotionally and academically. 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:
Read the Winter 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!
INSTAGRAM: @millsthunderbolt
PAST ISSUES: issuu.com/millsthunderbolt 
Community Corner
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!

Millbrae Youth Advisory Committee Logo Contest!

The Millbrae Youth Advisory Committee is holding a Community Logo Contest. Members of the community are encouraged to create a logo design to submit to the Youth Advisory Committee. Submissions can be entered at bit.ly/yaclogo by April 1.

400 Murchison Drive
Millbrae, CA 94030
Phone: 650.558.2599
Fax: 650.558.2552
https://www.millshspto.org/