Mills Elementary School

Hello, Mills Families,

It is hard to believe, but the first day of school is right around the corner! I look forward to hearing about your summer adventures. This upcoming 2023-2024 school year is geared up to be the best one yet!

This year, Mills celebrates our 25th anniversary. We have so much to celebrate. Our students and staff set the bar high for academic excellence in a nurturing environment that celebrates the whole child. This is achieved through the intentional partnerships with our generous and supportive families and community.

I welcome you to join us on our continued quest for excellence in serving our students and community. Please do not hesitate to reach out to teachers, administrators, and school staff. Volunteer when you can! Partnerships with families and support from volunteers are critical to our school success. We welcome your help/partnership and we know we cannot do it without your consistent support and collaboration.

I'm excited to announce that we have a new and improved school website! This is due to the hard work of our campus tech/innovation coach, Sara Sanchez. The website will be your go-to for school and district updates and communication, in addition to teacher and principal newsletters. https://mills.austinschools.org/

The front office team will be fully staffed beginning July 24. Please let us know how we can serve you. All staff return August 4 to begin planning and prep in their classrooms.

Enjoy the last few weeks of summer vacation! Here's to a wonderful year at Mills Elementary!

Respectfully,

Angela Frageman

Principal

Joe Dan Mills Jr., Elementary School

Please review the 2023-2024 Mills Parent Handbook for the upcoming school year. Campus protocols and policies align to the Austin ISD Board Policy and district Student Success Guide.

Do not hesitate to reach out to Principal Frageman or Assistant Principals Cartlidge and Balthazar with questions.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qMjuu-Fgltqt7vgLbP8lOTyZrWe0euH3/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104188077472205154841&rtpof=true&sd=true

We are excited to welcome a group of talented educators to our team this year! Please visit the link below to view their collective resume and read about a few fun facts from each individual. Thank you for choosing Mills Elementary!

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Please consider joining our amazing PTA! We have a strong and dynamic leadership team this year that is eager to hit the ground running with opportunities to support students, families, and staff.

Beginning August 1, 2023, you can join the Joe Dan Mills Elementary PTA through this website: https://txpta.my.salesforce-sites.com/JoinPTA?fbclid=IwAR1zBSM0AieXGqzTqfTWIZXZJNqQURyhz5K6n7_BvkCp18L8PH1zEkVmg-4

This is a yearly renewal so if you were a PTA member last year, don't forget to go back in and renew your membership!

Why is PTA important? What are the benefits?

• Get Connected. There’s no better way to know what’s happening in your school.
• Discover Great Resources.
• The PTA offers a variety of programs designed for parents as well as students.
• Tap into a Network. PTA functions are opportunities to meet other parents and teachers, building rapport and discussing issues that are on your mind. You can share ideas, concerns, and experiences.
• Watch Yourself Grow. By volunteering with your PTA, you put your skills and hobbies to use for a noble cause—your child and all children in the community.

• Speak Up. PTA can be a way for you to more effectively suggest change at your child’s school.

• Witness Improvement. By getting involved at your child’s school you’ll be part of the solution, helping make positive changes. Local PTAs play an important role in fundraising to provide building improvements, curriculum-based programs, and social events.
  

• Be a Role Model. By becoming a PTA member, you’ll be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education.

How do I learn more about the Mills PTA?

1. Visit our new and improved school website: https://mills.austinschools.org/

2. Join the Joe Dan Mills Elementary Families & Staff Austin, TX Facebook Page

Who can I reach out to about becoming involved with PTA events?

1. PTA President: May Martin, may.millspta@gmail.com

2. PTA Vice Presidents: Christy Schneider and Carrie Bullock, christy.millspta@gmail.com

carrie.millspta@gmail.com

3. Rachelle Wittek, rachelle.wittek@gmail.com

August 1-

Sign up for Mills PTA opens

Thursday, August 10-

Teacher classroom assignments emailed to families

Friday, August 11-

Meet the Teacher 9am-11am

Popsicles with Mountain Lions 11:15am-11:45am, Mills Playground

Saturday, August 12-

Campus Beautification Day 9am-12pm

Monday, August 14-

First Day of School (Doors open at 7:30am)

Monday, August 28-

PTA General Meeting/Principal Coffee, 7:30am-8:30am, Cafeteria (Breakfast tacos and coffee served)

Thursday, August 31-

Back to School Night (Parents/Caregivers Only)

• Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade- 5:30pm-6:30pm
• 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade- 6:45pm-7:45pm

Monday, Sept 4-

Labor Day/No School

Monday, Sept 11-

Campus Advisory Council (CAC) Meeting, via Zoom 3:30pm

Tuesday, Sept 12-

PTA Spirit Night at Phil's Ice House/Amy's Ice Cream, South Lamar Location, Time TBD

https://www.austinisd.org/sites/default/files/dept/calendar/Calendar_2023-2024_2.pdf