Mills Elementary School
April 15, 2024 - April 19, 2024
A Note From The Principal
Dear Families,
It was an eventful past week! Despite the clouds, our spirits soared during the Total Solar Eclipse, and we were thrilled to host many families on campus to witness this awe-inspiring event with us. We hope you savored the midweek day off, and Happy Eid to those who celebrated!
On Monday 4/15, students in 3rd - 5th grades take the STAAR Reading test. Our dedicated students and staff have put in tremendous effort preparing for this assessment, and we have full confidence in their success. The campus will be closed to visitors, but front office drop offs are still accepted.
Did you know April is School Library Month? This observance, by the American Association of School Librarians, honors the vital role school librarians and their programs play in educational transformation. The Mills library, under the guidance of Ms. Rasmussen, remains a hub of joy, discovery, and learning. Let's take a moment this month to express our gratitude to Ms. Rasmussen through a note of thanks or any creative gestures you can think of!
Wishing you all a fantastic week ahead!
Warmly,
Angela Frageman
Magnificent Mountain Lion Awards 2.0
Hot off the press! Magnificent Mountain Lion 2.0 Awards are here! We've given these coveted certificates a student-friendly facelift! Students can earn a Magnificent Mountain certificate by showing qualities of leadership, perseverance, kindness, empathy, and/or responsibility. Students can be recognized by their teacher (or any school staff), and they are recognized by Principal Frageman and administrators every Friday.
Be on the lookout if your child brings one home!
STAAR Testing Info Hub
Dear Families,
Beginning Monday, April 15, our 3rd-5th grade students will complete the STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) assessments. STAAR tests are designed to measure what students are learning in each grade. Thousands of students across the state take the STAAR tests this month. The goal is to ensure that all students receive what they need to be academically successful.
The Mills testing schedule is as follows:
Monday, April 15: 3rd-5th Reading
Tuesday, April 16: Reading Make Ups
Thursday, April 18: 5th Science
Friday, April 19: Science Make Ups
Tuesday, April 23: 3rd-5th Math
Wednesday, April 24: Math Make Ups
*The campus will be closed to visitors on: April 15, 16, 18, 19, 23, 24. You may still drop off lunches and items with the front office.
It is imperative that all students are in their classrooms by 7:40am. Please ensure that they have a good night's rest before each testing day and have a nutritious breakfast to fuel their minds. The Mills cafeteria provides a hot breakfast each day that students can purchase, beginning at 7:15am.
Additionally, please remind students to bring a snack and water bottle.
Our teachers have worked incredibly hard over the course of the year to ensure that our students are ready for this assessment. We will encourage them to do their best and approach these assessments with confidence.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the STAAR testing schedule or procedures, please do not hesitate to reach out to Principal Frageman or Assistant Principal Cartlidge at 512-841-2400.
Thank you for your assistance in helping to ensure the testing days run smoothly for our Mountain Lions!
A Note from the Mills Music Department
Mills Talent Show 2024
Come one, Come all, Come show off your talent in the annual Mills Talent Show!! The Talent Show will be Friday, May 17th, in the gym (times TBD). You may sing, dance, act, play an instrument, or show off any other amazing skill you have!
Rules & Considerations
Each act is limited to 3 minutes.
You may perform as a group of students who are also in your grade level BUT you must all agree to perform together & each individual may only perform in one act!
All acts must be school appropriate – no inappropriate language, content or costumes in your acts!
Please email any music you need for your act to Ms. Thomas at devin.thomas@austinisd.org with the following details: your name, what grade you are in, and the name of your song.
Slots will be FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. We only have room for 15 acts per grade level due to time restrictions.
Parents will be allowed to attend the Talent Show, only if your child is performing.
A schedule of events will be sent out the week prior to the Talent Show.
Sign up using the following link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jnmWor2qGrWi0sw2XYeNp4KjBLpivgjjqP-PL-HJ-rc/edit?usp=sharing
Please email questions to Ms. Thomas at devin.thomas@austinisd.org!
Now…break a leg!
Mills PTA Corner
SAVE THE DATE - Wednesday, April 17
4-9pm Mills Spirit Night at Chuy’s Tex Mex!
Show this post on your phone or use promo code MILLS if you order online.
10% of the sales from food will be donated to Mills PTA.
Arbor Trails
4301 W. William Cannon
Phone Number
(512) 899-2489
School District News
Earlier this week, the School Board officially approved the 2024-2025 school year calendar. It is included below!
Dates to Remember
4/17- Spirit Night at Chuy's (William Cannon)
4/18- STAAR Science Assessment (5th)
4/22- Earth Day
4/22- Parent Input Google Form for School Year 24-25 shared
4/23- STAAR Math Assessment (3rd-5th)
4/26- PreK Field Trip
4/29- Track & Field Day for Pre-K & Kinder
4/30 1st and 2nd Track & Field
5/1 3rd and 4th Track & Field
5/2 5th Track & Field
5/3 Cinco de Mayo program (8:00 3-5th) (9:00 PK-2nd)
5/8 Career Day
5/8 National Walk, Bike, Roll to School Day
5/10 Kinder Advancement Ceremony
5/10 PreK Splash Day
5/10 1st grade Mother’s Day Celebration
5/10 4th Grade Field Trip to State Capitol
5/16 5th Grade Musical
5/17- Senior Walk
5/17- Talent Show
5/20 4th Grade Wax Museum
5/21 5th Grade Field Trip
5/23 5th Grade Advancement Ceremony
5/23 Last Day of School
Recognize a Magnificent Mills Staff Member with a RAVE!
The Recognizing All Valuable Employees or RAVE Program was created to honor those who take the extra steps to provide equitable and exceptional experiences. If you had an exceptional experience interacting with a Mills employee , please nominate that staff member by completing the form below.