Archived June 2023

Dear Millis Middle School Students and Families:

I wanted to take a moment to send along a sincere thank you for the privilege of being your principal for this past school year. It has been a pleasure getting to know the students, teachers and parents of Millis and to have been a part of the small school, big family tradition that is the Millis School Community. I wish for all my students a wonderful summer and time with family and friends. Enjoy the summer and get some rest and rejuvenate for the upcoming school year.

I have learned over this year that this school and staff care deeply about their students and families and want nothing but the best for them both socially and academically. They are a tireless group that work to support, nurture and prepare their students for a successful future. If you can, please take the time to appreciate the teachers and staff here at Millis Middle School through an email or word of encouragement, they truly deserve your support.

Finally, I thank you and your students for the awesome privilege of being their principal and for the rewards and memories that I will take with me as I move on to the next adventure of my life. Thank you all for your support this year and I am hopeful for a wonderful future for your student and Millis Middle School.

Be well, all the best and HAPPY SUMMER!

Sincerely,

Paul

Wishing you all a very relaxing summer where you get to enjoy family and friends and relax! Our first day of school will be August 30th. Looking forward to a great 23/24 school year!!

CONGRATULATIONS to the middle school track and field athletes who competed in the states on Saturday. A huge shout out goes to Harrison Loer! He placed first by clearing 5' 6" in the high jump, making him the Middle School State Champion!

Grade 8 Promotion Ceremony was held Tuesday, June 13th, in the gymnasium. Below is a picture of the program brochure cover, artwork by Chloe Duggan.

A big CONGRATULATIONS to our 8th Grade Class of 2023!!

Please remember, scroll all the way down to the end of our Newsletter!! We wouldn't want you to miss anything. There is a bunch of information regarding various events and happenings at both MMS and also in the community. Thank you!!

The 6th Grade will be going to Everwood Day Camp in Sharon, MA on June 9th for a day of team-building games.

• 6th Graders will be returning their Chromebooks and chargers on Tuesday 6/13. If your child will be out 6/13 and 6/14, please make arrangements to have those items returned to school.

• 6th Graders will be spending time outside on Wednesday, sneakers are highly recommended.

A Message from the School Health office for students entering Grade 7

An updated physical should be provided at the start of the school year. If your child is due for one in the fall you can just email me and let me know. The following vaccines are also required:

• 2 doses of the MMR vaccine
• 3 doses of the Hepatitis B vaccine
• 1 dose of Tdap - required for grade 7-(given at 11 or 12 year visit)
• 2 Varicella Vaccines- A reliable history of chickenpox or laboratory evidence of immunity is acceptable.
• 1 dose of MenACWY (menactra) for all students (a meningococcal conjugate vaccine).

Please send in documentation of the most recent physical exam including the immunizations to the School Nurse. See below for the most recent immunization update requirements.

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/school-immunizations

Wishing you all a happy and healthy summer!

Thank you so much,

Lynn Molinari RN, MSN

• 7th graders will be enjoying a presentation from Sheryl Faye Friday, June 9th, highlighting Anne Frank's experience during the Holocaust. Much thanks to the Merit Foundation for funding this program!

• 7th grade will be collecting iPads and chargers on Tuesday 6/13. If your child will be out 6/13 and 6/14, please make arrangements to have those items returned to school.

• Please remind your students to return all books to school.

• 7th Graders will be having FIELD DAY on Monday June 12th (rain date Tuesday, June 13th). Sneakers are required and sunscreen is highly recommended. Each homeroom will be wearing a specific color shirt:

Grade 8 students Lucy Miller, Sarah Malaquias, Annie Connors, Alexis Skerry, as part of their Civics Action Project , collected donations for the Medway House.

• Eighth graders are preparing for their promotion ceremony on Tuesday night, June 13, at 7pm.

• Eighth graders are working on their Legacy tiles that will be displayed in the Middle School hallway.
  

• The yearbooks will be distributed to 8th graders on Tuesday during class day, and 6th and 7th graders on Wednesday. There are still a few yearbooks available to purchase - $23. Check made available to Millis Public Schools.

**Please have your student bring in an ultra-fine tip sharpie for signing yearbooks!!

• Eighth graders had a great time at the Hollywood Semi-Formal.

• THANK YOU to all the parents and teachers who worked to make the night a success!

Bus registration is now open for the 2023 - 2024 school year. Please use this link 2023 - 2024 Bus Registration to access the registration form and all the details. Registration does not rollover year to year, you MUST sign up every year.