
Principal Update
Mills Elementary, January 30, 2023 - February 3, 2023
100th Day of School- Tomorrow, Tuesday Jan 31
Family discussions at home can include this question stem: How are you...
- a hundred days wiser?
- a hundred days kinder?
- a hundred day smarter?
- a hundred days more responsible?
- a hundred days_______?
Monitoring Inclement Weather
Austin ISD has cancelled school for Tuesday (1/31) & Wednesday (2/1) due to weather conditions.
District Cold Weather Guidelines regarding Recess/Outdoor PE:
Wind Chill that is below 30 degrees, all outdoor activities (Recess, etc.) will be taken indoors.
Please ensure that your child is dressed appropriately for the often-unpredictable Austin weather. Parents are welcome to check in with the front office and check the campus Lost & Found. The collection of jackets and coats is growing. Please remember to label your child's jackets/coats as this helps us reunite items with students.
Covid & Overall Health Reminders
Although we no longer send daily emails for Covid cases, we want our community to be aware we have seen an increase in Covid cases recently. Students/staff may voluntarily wear masks if they wish to be more cautious. Also, the updated (bivalent) booster is available for anyone 6 months and up. https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-authorizes-updated-bivalent-covid-19-vaccines-children-down-6-months
The district policy remains that if anyone tests positive for Covid they must stay home for 5 full days (test day is day zero) and wear a mask on campus for the next 5 days. https://www.austinisd.org/student-health/covid-19
Please be sure to email millsattendance@gmail.com to excuse absences and always feel free to reach out to Nurse Barbara (barbara.pestien@austinisd.org) with questions and concerns.
As a general reminder, please keep your child at home if they are feeling unwell and/or with fever. Thanks for your partnership in keeping our Mountain Lions safe and healthy!
Join us Saturday, Feb 4 for Mills Around the World!
Register for SY 23-24!
Need support? Contact Kristi.thomason@austinisd.org or susan.jetton@austinisd.org
PTA Sweetheart Dance- Tickets Still Available
Tickets are still available for the Feb 10th Sweetheart Dance! Visit the link below to sign up.
Sweetheart Dance - Cheddar UpFor questions or to help volunteer for the dance, please see the volunteer link below:
This Week & Looking Ahead
Tuesday, Jan 31-100th Day of School!
Wednesday, Feb 1- Black History Month Kick Off
4th Grade Choir Rehearsal After School
Friday, Feb 3- Happy Birthday, Megan Hodgins!
Saturday, Feb 4- Mills Around the World 1pm-4pm
Looking Ahead
Feb 6- CAC Meeting via Zoom, 3:30pm
Feb 6-10- School Counselors Appreciation Week
Feb 10- Sweetheart Dance
Feb 11- Dirt Club Campus Beautification Day (ALL ARE WELCOME!), 1pm-4pm
Feb 14- Valentine's Day
Feb 15 & 16 Parent Conference Evenings/ February is Spring Conference Month
Feb 17- Early Release Day, Students Dismiss at 1:30pm
Feb 20- Staff & Students No School
Feb 24- Spring Picture Day (Individual & Class Pictures)
Feb 24- Food Service Workers Appreciation Day
Feb 28- Short Cycle Assessment (SCA) Reading, Math, Science Window Opens 3rd, 4th, 5th Grades
March 6- CAC Meeting via Zoom, 3:30pm
March 10- Classified Staff & Custodian Appreciation Day
March 13- 17- Spring Break
March 25- UIL District Meet