Principal Newsletter
Mills Elementary School March 27, 2023 - March 31, 2023
Hear Us Roar
Pre-K-
The learning that happens daily in our Pre-K classrooms is nothing short of amazing! Just last week alone, our students were able to experience chicks hatching, learn about animal life cycles, engage in hands on learning in the Maker Space lab, AND round out the week with a rootin' tootin' Rodeo on Friday! We have such talented PK teachers and Teaching Assistants who are working hard to ensure dynamic learning experiences.
Did you know that Early Learning Day is coming on April 5th? This is a day for incoming PreK and Kindergarten students to learn all about the Early Childhood program at Mills! If you know of any PreK or Kinder age children in our neighborhood, please share the Early Learning Day flyer below.
Academic UIL-
This past Saturday, our magnificent Mountain Lions participated in academic UIL at Travis High School with other schools across Austin ISD. They competed their hearts out in Ready Writing, Social Studies, Number Sense, and Spelling. We are so proud of the 41 students who participated in UIL this year, and the 14 students who moved on to the district level. Huge congrats to Ilyas in 2nd grade who won 1st place in Spelling. Wow!
Art & Music Showcase-
Have you seen the art in our hallways? Take a look at the Big Art Day final product, 'Starry Night', by the library. This mural is a testament to the magic of collaboration. It's a true beauty! It's special hearing students get excited when they find their own art piece within the mural! Also, ask your child about what they are learning in Music! March is Art Month in Texas, as well as Music in Our School Month (MOSM). The 4th grade Choir concert last week was beautiful!
Why is Friday, 3/31 a Holiday? Cesar Chavez/Delores Heurta Day
The Chavez-Huerta Day of Service is a day to honor the legacy of two incredible Latinos in the fight for the rights of American farm workers: César Chávez and Dolores Huerta.
Together, the two activists founded United Farm Workers of America, the largest farm worker union in the U.S. to this day.
Their fight for greater rights changed laws and improved conditions for agricultural workers.
Chavez-Huerta Day recognizes the contributions of workers and promotes service and volunteerism in communities.
Also known as César Chávez Day, the holiday is celebrated on March 31st in commemoration of Chávez’s birthday. California declared it as a state holiday in 2000. Several other states, including Arizona, Washington, Colorado, Michigan, New Mexico, Texas, and Wisconsin, also celebrate.
By: Elizabeth Alvarado
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Early Learning Day is Coming!
This Week & Looking Ahead
Monday, March 27
Tuesday, March 28
Wednesday, March 29
Thursday, March 30
3rd Grade Field Trip to Inner Space Caverns
STAAR Info Session for Families via Zoom
Friday, March 31
No School, Student Holiday
April 3- National Assistant Principal Week
April 4- National School Librarian Day
April 5- Early Learning Day (Kinder & Pre-K Round Up)
April 7- No School Student/Staff Holiday- Good Friday
April 9- Happy Easter
April 10-April 14 Book Fair
April 13- 4th Grade Field Trip to the State Capitol
April 16- Cap 10K Run- Mills Team
April 18- 1st Grade Field Trip to Inner Space Caverns
April 20- Book Character Parade for PreK, Kindergarten, & 1st Grade
April 24- STAAR Reading 3rd, 4th, 5th Grades
April 27- STAAR Science, 5th Grade
May 3- STAAR Math 3rd, 4th, 5th Grades
May 3- Principal Coffee with Special Guests 3:30pm
May 5- Cinco de Mayo Student Performances
May 8- May 12 Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
May 12- Kinder Advancement Program 8:30am
May 12- PreK Splash Day
May 17- Senior Walk
May 18- 5th Grade Musical
May 19- PreK Moving On Celebration
May 25- 5th Grade Advancement Ceremony
May 25- Last Day of School
Last Week's Principal Update
