We invite you to join us in sights and sounds of the Jungle of Nool as Horton the elephant tries to save a planet of small Who’s. Through this endeavor we follow the forming friendship of Horton and JoJo, two outcasts in their own worlds as we learn the lessons of loyalty and friendship. From the Sour Kangaroo, to the Amazing Mayzie, to Gertrude with her one feathered tail, you will be entertained and amazed with all that this show has to offer. Mill Middle School proudly presents Seussical Jr. on December 12th, 13th and 14th at 7pm! Tickets are on sale now at https://cur8.com/26456/project/127633.
Any questions please contact Mrs. Powers, Mrs. Olson, Mr. Tichy and Mrs. Trenchard!
Dear Mill Families,
This week, our school community spent time focusing on the character strength of Kindness. Kindness means being generous to others, never being too busy to help out, and you enjoy doing good deeds for other people.
Kindness is based on the belief that everyone deserves care, attention, and compassion. Kind people think about others' needs and feelings and take action to help. They are selfless, helping others because it's the right thing to do, not for any personal gain.
People who are kind have a strong sense of duty to care for others. Their acts of kindness inspire more kindness in return.
To practice and encourage the character strength of kindness at home, please visit The Positivity Project’s mobile-friendly P2 for Families (available in English and Spanish), where you will watch a video together and discuss a quote and three questions. Below are links to this week’s P2 for Families lessons. Click on the grade level that best meets your child’s needs.
Thank you for your support!
Chris McDuffie
Principal
Mill Middle School
University at Buffalo: Gifted Math Program
The University at Buffalo (UB) offers a Gifted Math Program (GMP) geared towards students who rank in the upper 1% of their national peer group. This means that students should be more than "best in class" or "above average in math." Students who are currently in sixth grade are now eligible to be tested by UB for the 2025-2026 academic year (nomination deadline: Thursday, January 23, 2025). Interested nominees compete for one of only sixty (60) places in the program beginning in seventh grade. Prospective students are evaluated on the basis of a battery of tests, a completed questionnaire that includes two essays, and a family conference. Students who successfully gain admission commute to the university twice weekly for 75-minute classes through each academic year. Students study an enriched and accelerated mathematics program in grades 7 through 10, and in grades 11 and 12 students study three semesters of calculus and one semester of linear algebra, accumulating up to 22 semester hours of university credit throughout the entire program. The GMP’s coursework can replace one’s home school’s math courses; however, grades for the GMP courses and any math courses taken at one’s home school will appear on a student’s report card. For more information and/or to nominate a student for admissions consideration, please visit UB’s Gifted Math Program website at: http://giftedmath.buffalo.edu/.
The PTSA Holiday Craft Show will take place in December.
The craft show is also looking for student crafters and volunteers. Here are the links to sign-up:
Student crafter application:
https://bit.ly/2024CraftShowStudentApplication
Volunteer SignUpGenius:
