Mills Middle School

Have you filled out your free and reduced lunch application for the 2023-2024 school year? Now's your chance! Fill out the application to find out if you qualify for free meals and other discounted opportunities. Schools receive funds for every completed application, too! Fill out the application and find out more details here: https://trst.in/uSBhSy #pcssdproud

One way to avoid the summer slide is to continue reading. A number of organizations offer programs to encourage reading during the summer. Barnes and Noble's reading journal offers students who read 8 books a free book. https://trst.in/VONZNP #pcssdproud

Our Mills Feeder Pattern Teacher Workshop, "Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites," with Dr. Marcia Tate is tomorrow, 8:30am - 3:30pm at Mills University Studies High School Auditorium. If you are able, -be there! It is certain to be a wonderful day of learning and community. Mills Feeder Pattern Teachers must register in ESC Works for this event (escWorks # to Register 509410)

July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. MAUMELLE HIGH Principal, Dr. Nick Farr, says: "I seek growth in our children; growth in practices, growth in mindset, and growth in academics. It is that growth that cultivates a successful school." #pcssdproud

Mills Feeder Pattern Teachers will enjoy a special workshop with renowned educator and best selling author, Dr. Marcia Tate. "Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites," 8:30am-3:30pm, Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Mills Middle School Auditorium. Mills Feeder Pattern Teachers must register in ESC Works for this event (escWorks # to Register 509410)

Avoid the Summer Slide this year with this tip from PCSSD Teacher of the Year, Ben Light: "Unstructured play time outdoors is critical to students developing imagination and learning to navigate the natural world around them." #pcssdproud

We're Hiring! Mills Middle School is looking to fill the following positions: -7th Grade Science Teacher -SpED Co-Taught Teacher Click link to apply: https://www.pcssd.org/page/careers

It's a Friday Funny! #pcssdproud

July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. PCSSD Executive Director of Communications Jessica Duff, says: "Consistency is everything for kids: presence, patience, guidance. Continue to show up for kids every day and that makes the difference!" #pcssdproud

Mills Middle will host its open house on Saturday, August 12 based on the following schedule: 6th Grade - 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. 7th Grade - 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 8th Grade - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. This is your chance to visit the school, meet teachers and ask any questions before the first day of school (which is August 14). See you soon!

Thoughtful Thursday: In addition to working on education skills this summer, also spend time teaching kids to be kind. PBS Kids recommends creating a kindness tree as a visual reminder of the ways your child is kind. https://trst.in/HATkYw #pcssdproud

Avoid the Summer Slide this year with this tip from MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH principal, Teresa Moka: "Read anything on a topic that interests you and practice basic math skills to strengthen and maintain your fluency." #pcssdproud

One way to avoid the summer slide is to continue reading. A number of organizations offer programs to encourage reading during the summer. Audible is offering a number of free audio books for for kids of all ages. https://trst.in/2875eG #pcssdproud

July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. BAKER ELEMENTARY Principal, Dr. Valencia Essel, says: "I celebrate personal milestones - identifying all 26 letters of the alphabet or reading their millionth word, the celebration is equally important!" #pcssdproud

Today is Hug Your Kids Day! Parents and guardians are encouraged to hug their kids. It's also a day to remember that it's important to express love for others. #pcssdproud

Avoid the Summer Slide this year with this tip from PCSSD Teacher of the Year, Ben Light: "Playing games helps students develop the social skills agency needed to engage in meaningful collaboration with their peers." #pcssdproud

Today is World Emoji Day! July 17 is famously displayed on the 📅 Calendar Emoji, which is why it's chosen as the date for World Emoji Day. World Emoji Day is a celebration of all emojis. What's your favorite emoji? #pcssdproud

WillSub (ESS) will host an informational session for PCSSD subs on July 18 from 1:30 - 3:30pm at PCSSD Central Office (925 E. Dixon Rd.). Questions? Call 877-855-7264 Registration: https://bit.ly/43eUXPO Application: https://bit.ly/2E61oPF #pcssdproud

Mills Middle released school supply lists for the 2023-2024 school year. New this year: you can now order items from the list directly from the Mills Middle website! Find your child(ren)'s grade-level list here: https://millsms.pcssd.org/o/mills-middle-school/page/school-supply-lists

MMS Leadership Team hit AVID Summer Institute San Antonio with a comet blast this week. Wonderful learning, networking, and team building. PCSSD brought 275 educators to SI 2023. MMS Team can't wait to share their new learning and strategies with their colleagues and scholars. Let's Go Comets! #avid4possiblity #millsmiddleschoolcomets #avidsisanantonio2023 #thebestisyettocome