Mills Elementary School
November 4, 2024
A Note From The Principal
Dear Families,
Election Day is Coming!
On campus, students are campaigning and voting for their favorite candy-dates. K-5 students are learning about the election process and the importance of exercising your voice through the ballot box! We understand that election season can bring about many feelings and emotions.
Here are some great resources for you to facilitate family conversations:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/graphics/2024/10/31/2024-kids-election-guide/75918334007/
https://parents.highlights.com/helping-kids-have-kind-conversations-during-election-season
https://childmind.org/blog/guidance-for-speaking-to-kids-about-the-election/
Veterans Day Program for Veterans, Active Service Members and their Families
We would like to invite veterans, active service members, and families of veterans/active service members to the Mills Veterans Day program and patriotic sing along on Monday, November 11 at 2pm. Please visit rsvphttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaKllvTVDSAIXSb9LLcntWdMdDkQ_jw6kSnwwUFeL0stP73Q/viewform if you plan on attending. Thank you!
Mills-Giving Thanksgiving Luncheon - Reserve Your Spot Now!
Join us for Thanksgiving luncheon on Thursday, November 21! Share a meal with your Mountain Lion right here on campus. To attend, please RSVP and purchase tickets using the links provided below. Note: we are only accepting online payments this year—no cash or checks. If you’d like to attend without purchasing lunch, simply complete the RSVP link. For questions, please contact Deric Dartez-Santos at deric.dartez-santos@austinisd.org or call the front office at 512-841-2400.
RSVP for Luncheon: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1uCKUZ4fqEkxqEci_rbCA5xZJMlPUD7sPadE9DTaf9mM/viewform?edit_requested=true
Purchase Meal(s): https://millselem.myschoolcentral.com
Do You Know How to Access Your AISD Parent Portal?
Families of Austin ISD students can enter the portal to access their student's grades, attendance, bus routes, lunch information, and to access ENROLL AUSTIN yearly registration/application process.
Frontline (Parent) Self Serve-
Update student information, view report cards, and set attendance notifications, etc. https://docs.google.com/.../1RkJBQ7lUXfeVHw3NchYp.../edit...
How do you access Self-Serve?
Families must first log into the AISD Portal (https://portal.austinisd.org) and then select the Parent Self-Serve tile on the dashboard.
Priority Registration for SY 25-26
Enroll Austin Priority Registration opens on November 6, 2024. Families will be able to register for their SY 2025-2026 neighborhood school or to submit an application to another school, including admissions-based programs (i.e. Magnet). Be sure and choose the 2025-2026 school year when registering.
If you have questions or need support, please contact Kristi Thomason at kristi.thomason@austinisd.org
Austin ISD Info Hub- Support Prop A
Support our school district and schools by supporting Prop A on voting day!
Proposition A is a ballot initiative asking voters to approve funding for teacher salaries and additional funding for our Austin ISD schools. If voters approve Prop A, it will allow Austin ISD to:
- Keep/retain certified teachers & staff
- Attract new teachers
- Continue with high quality existing programs at local schools
Proposition A Information Slides:
Dates to Remember
11/5- Student Holiday/Staff Professional Development Day- Election Day
11/6- Priority Registration Opens Through Enroll Austin for School Year 25-26
11/8- PreK Field Trip
11/11- Veteran's Day Assembly
11/12- Fall Picture Retakes
11/12- Principal Coffee Spotlight: Mills Counseling Program & Managing Student Anxiety 8am, Library
11/19- 2nd Grade Field Trip
11/21- Mills-Giving Thanksgiving Luncheon for Families
11/25-11/29 Thanksgiving Break
12/2- December Campus Advisory Council Meeting via Google Meets
12/3- Human Sexuality & Responsibility (HSR) Virtual Family Info Session, 3:30pm
12/4- Principal Coffee Spotlight: Inclusive Schools Week 8am, Library
12/17- Gifted & Talented Student Showcase
12/18- 4th & 5th Grade Spelling Bee
12/19- Mills Frosty Family Fun Run & Holiday Sing-a-long, 4:30pm
12/30-1/3- Austin ISD Winter Break
Ready to Volunteer on Campus?
Welcome to Austin ISD's new volunteer management platform! All Mills Elementary Volunteers must complete the application through the link above.
Thank you for your interest in supporting our students and schools.
Volunteer Opportunities at Mills! Contact the front office to learn more: 512-841-2400 or email susan.jetton@austinisd.org or kristi.thomason@austinisd.org
Lunchroom
Teacher Work Room
Front Office
Roaring Readers (help students with literacy)
Classroom
WatchDOGS
Spanish Program Volunteer
Landscaping
Archived Family Newsletters
November 4- https://secure.smore.com/n/7zgrv3-mills-elementary-school
October 21- https://secure.smore.com/n/xbcnu-mills-elementary-school
October 7- https://secure.smore.com/n/rtvdh-mills-elementary-school
September 30- https://secure.smore.com/n/hq0f3-mills-elementary-school
September 23- https://secure.smore.com/n/1v8k7-mills-elementary-school
September 16- https://secure.smore.com/n/2n5tdg-mills-elementary-school
September 9- https://secure.smore.com/n/nacvz-mills-elementary-school
September 3- https://secure.smore.com/n/mkcs0-mills-elementary-school
August 26- https://secure.smore.com/n/n6p2w-mills-elementary-school
August 19- https://secure.smore.com/n/q6rtx-mills-elementary-school