Mills Elementary School

In honor of Mills Elementary's 25th birthday celebration, we are celebrating with a larger than life Fall Festival on November 4th! The Mills PTA has been working hard to ensure that the fall festival is amazing and special for our students and families!

Spread the word and join us for Milo's Birthday at the fall festival!

Buy tickets: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/2023-mills-fall-festival?cart=165161b4-bf84-4e25-a036-c5805ff334ee%21%2165516258

Volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FA8AC2AA2F9C07-44471347-mills#/

If you have questions, reach out to PTA President, May Martin at may.millspta@gmail.com .

We hope to see you there!

Our children are not immune from the current world news and headlines. When conflict or war makes the headlines, it can cause feelings such as fear, sadness, anger and anxiety in children and adults.

Children look to parents and trusted adults for a sense of safety and security, and to make sense of the world around them- even more so in times of crisis.

If your Mountain Lion has questions about the current events they may see or hear in the news, our Mills counselors are here to support you. Please do not hesitate to reach out

The school district has assembled a few resources below to help you facilitate conversations with your child, should they arise.

Resources:

• https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-violence-crime-and-war?overridden_route_name=entity.node.canonical&base_route_name=entity.node.canonical&page_manager_page=node_view&page_manager_page_variant=node_view-panels_variant-csm_blog&page_manager_page_variant_weight=-6

• https://www.verywellfamily.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-war-4147597

• https://www.unicef.org/parenting/how-talk-your-children-about-conflict-and-war
  

• https://www.learningforjustice.org/magazine/handle-with-care-supporting-young-people-during-crises
  

Mills-Giving is an annual school tradition of families coming to eat a special Thanskgiving (or bring your own) lunch with their Mountain Lions. Parents, grandparents, and special caregivers are welcome. Last year, we had over 300 families join us for this special event!

Mills-Giving lunch this year will be held on Thursday, November 16, during your child's lunch time.

If you are interested in attending Mills-Giving 2023, please make sure you RSVP by October 25th. Meal tickets are required to be purchased in order for the campus (and school district) to determine the number of meals that need to be prepared and served.

We hope you will celebrate this season of gratitude and togetherness with us!

RSVP Here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6lNkwhGKEg8W40BSa8eC-4uHySrBeZlFtdYVaJRzZORQ7-w/viewform

10/19- Cub Scouts Meeting, Cafeteria, 6pm

10/20- 5th Grade Monster Mash

10/23-10/27 Love Your Brain Week

10/28- Austin ISD Trunk or Treat, Nelson Field, 5pm-8pm

11/4- Mills Fall Festival 10am- 2pm

11/6-11/10- Book Fair Week

11/13- Student Holiday (No School)

11/15- 4th Grade Choir Concert

11/16- Fall Picture Retakes

11/16- PreK Thanksgiving Program

11/16- Thanksgiving Luncheon "Mills-Giving"

11/20-11/24- Thanksgiving Break

Register for the Stateman 10K Run/Walk and join your fellow Mills students, families, and staff! This is a fun event that promotes healthy movement and togetherness! Even though the event is in the Spring, prices go up soon, so register now!

*Be sure to select Mills Elementary Mountain Lions under the team name!

https://www.cap10k.com/?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=24Cap10k+-+PI+1+(version+A+price+mention)+-+Reminder&utm_term=https%3a%2f%2fwww.cap10k.com%2f&utm_id=279844&sfmc_id=46688993

https://www.austinisd.org/hc/aisd-employee-experience/rave

https://www.smore.com/veckn-mills-elementary-school