9th Grade Family Night - Get the 411 on Navigating Life as a Parent/Guardian of a Mills High Schooler - THIS TUESDAY NIGHT!!

9th Grade Families! Join us on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 @ 7:30 pm to meet other families AND to hear from current Mills staff/teachers and former students on what it's like to be a Mills Freshman, what teachers/students wish parents knew, and other information that will help YOU navigate your student's high school years better.

In Person: Mills High School Faculty Lounge (at the front, to the left of the main entrance)

Zoom: Join Zoom Meeting

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Counselors' Connection

Senior College Info Night - This Thursday!

Attention parents of seniors! On Thur. 9/28 at 7PM, the Mills Counseling Department will host Senior College Info Night in the Auditorium to help 12th graders & parents learn how to navigate the college application process. All families of seniors applying to 4-year colleges are strongly encouraged to attend. See flyer for details. 

Applying to Colleges

Parents are welcome to check out the slide deck, along with our new College Application Workshop flyer that lists upcoming workshops for seniors.

Free Tutoring Available

Parent Connect - Fall 2023 Dates Announced

Raising teens can be one of the most challenging jobs you may ever have. If your student is not attending school or is exhibiting difficult behaviors, we can help. SMUHSD has developed a Family Support Group with parents and primary caretakers in mind. 

Our goal is to provide you with the tools you need to proactively resolve conflicts with your teens, improve their attendance and enhance their well-being.

Sessions are offered in English and also in Spanish. Parents/guardians can join the sessions at any date:

• English: Wednesdays, September 13 -  October 18, 2023
• Spanish: Tuesdays, September 12 - October 17, 2023

Location: District Office, 650 N. Delaware Street, San Mateo (next to San Mateo High School)

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

Canvas Training Sessions

Canvas is Easy to Use - Let us Help You! The District is offering three in-person workshops in Spanish and one in Portuguese in September and October. 

September 28, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Capuchino High School Library

October 10, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

San Mateo High School Library 

Learn more: https://www.smuhsd.org/tech-support

Questions? Contact District Family Engagement Coordinator Elsa Pulido: epulido@smuhsd.org

Tech Support - Family Portals

SMUHSD Families: Do you need assistance with: 

• Aeries Parent Portal access/account setup
• Canvas Observer access
• Parent Square access/account setup
• Hotspots

From August 7 - October 27, 2023 families can contact Belkis Delgadillo, Family Tech Support Coordinator, at bdelgadillo_sub@smuhsd.org or 650-200-3783 between 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 

After October 27, 2023, please contact your school site Library Team if you need help with basic account setup and trouble-shooting support.

SAVE the DATE: Parent Education Night - UCLA Admissions Process & UC Transfer Process

Event:       UCLA Admission Process & UC Transfer Process

Location:  Aragon High School Theater, 900 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA

Date:        Monday, October 2, 2023

Time:       7-8:30pm

Community Corner

September is Suicide Prevention Month

September is Suicide Prevention Month, and in light of that, this year San Mateo County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services’ Office of Diversity & Equity and San Mateo County Suicide Prevention Committee will lead a variety of virtual and in-person events, advocacy days and communication campaigns. The 2023 Suicide Prevention Month statewide theme is “Share Hope Together.” For the latest updates on free events and resources, please visit smchealth.org/SPM