The Mill Minute Biweekly Newsletter
September 26, 2024
Hello Mill Middle Families,
As the weather begins to change and temperatures drop, I'd like to kindly remind you to ensure your child(ren) are dressed appropriately for the season. It's important that students arrive at school wearing warm clothing to stay comfortable and healthy throughout the day.
We appreciate your support in helping your child(ren) be prepared for the changing weather.
Thank you,
Chris McDuffie
Principal
Mill Middle School
October 2024 Calendar
October 3rd - HOLIDAY - Rosh Hashanah
October 4th - 🚨 Emergency Drill - Early Dismissal (3:20pm) 🚨
October 14th - HOLIDAY - Indigenous Peoples Day / Italian American Heritage Day
October 16th - 🟠 Unity Day 🟠
October 18th - 📸 Picture Day 📸
&
October 18th - 🍁 Fall Fest! 🍁
Grades 5/6 from 3:35pm - 5:00pm
Grades 7/8 from 5:30pm - 7:00pm
$5.00 tickets available for purchase during lunch mods 10/1 - 10/9
Important Information & Dates
Video on viewing progress reports
⭐⭐ Don't forget that tomorrow, September 27th is the WSHS PTSA Chiavetta's Chicken BBQ from 3:30pm - 6:30pm! ⭐⭐
NYS Testing Reports:
The NYS Testing Reports now are available to parents/guardians in WITS. If your children participated in these assessments, you will find link(s) to the assessment letters on the home page of WITS. Results may also be found on the assessment tab in WITS.
School Nurse / Health Office Update
Hello Mill Middle Families,
This is a friendly reminder to provide your child’s Physical Exam for the current 2024-2025 if not already done. (Physical exams for the 2024-2025 school year should be dated 9/01/2023 or later)
Physical exams and any other health documents for your child can be faxed to the Mill Middle Health Office at 716-626-8330, emailed through the WITS parent portal to the Mill Middle School Nurse, or sent to the Health Office.
Student Screenings: Vision, Hearing, & scoliosis will be starting the week of 9/30/2024.
Student Immunizations: Should be up to date at this time. The date of the appointment for any missing immunizations should be communicated with the school nurse ASAP if not already done.
More information on Physical Exam, Immunizations, and Screening requirements can be found at the WCSD Public Website (see links below)
Please do not hesitate to reach out to the Mill Middle Health Office with any questions or concerns.
Thank you and I hope you and your families are having a wonderful start to the Mill Middle School Year!
Guidance Office
Child Nutrition
Clubs & Co-Curriculars
PTSA
First Fundraiser of the Year!
On Monday, Sept. 23rd, the PTSA kicked off its first fundraiser of the year which runs from Sept 23rd to Oct 8th! We are once again selling Save Around Books, which has savings for restaurants, entertainment, shopping, etc. The books are $25 each.
This year's incentive, aside from the company's incentives (2 Books sold earns the student an LED Fidget Pen; for every 5 books sold the family will receive a free book - any edition; and 10 books sold earns the student a mystery bag full of surprises and treats), the PTSA is sponsoring a Cider and Donut Party for the top selling homeroom in EACH GRADE.
General Meeting Dates:
- October 7, 2024 - 6:00 p.m.
- January 6, 2025 - 6:00 p.m.
- April 7, 2025 - 6:00 p.m.
- June 9, 2025 - 5:30 p.m.
Attendance / Mod Schedule
Morning Drop Off and Afternoon Pick Up Procedures
Please watch this video so we can keep everyone safe and our dropoff / pickup loop running smoothly.
Transportation
Permanent Afternoon Bus Number Changes
The following are the permanent afternoon bus number changes:
Bus 191 is now Bus 106
Bus 404 is now Bus 192
Bus 393 is now Bus 158
Bus 123 is now Bus 604
South Athletics
Contact Us
Main Office
Phone: 716-626-8300
Fax: 716-626-8326
Attendance: 716-626-8338
Health Office: 716-626-8333
Health Fax: 716-626-8330
Guidance: 716-626-8310
Address:
505 Mill Street
Williamsville, New York 14221