With Thanksgiving just around the corner I think it is the perfect time to recognize and appreciate all of the good in our lives, even in the challenging times. Taking a moment to be thankful shifts our focus to what truly matters, strengthens relationships, and brings more positivity into our lives and the lives of those around us. Please take a look at the 10 Reasons We Are Grateful for Parents & Caregivers This Thanksgiving Season!

Chris McDuffie

Principal

Mill Middle School

10. You read our newsletters 😉

9. You are expert bakers 🍪

8. You get your forms in on time 📝

7. You go to PTA meetings 🧑🏾‍💻

6. You attend our shows, concerts & assemblies 🎭

5. You keep your children home when they are sick 😷

4. You are responsive to your teacher's classroom needs 📚

3. You are quick to volunteer 🙋🏻‍♂️

2. You get your children to school on time & ready to learn 🙌

1. You support your children to be the best they can be 😍

November 21: Parent Teacher Conferences 5-8PM (IN-PERSON ONLY)

November 25: Parent Teacher Conferences 12:30-3:30PM (IN-PERSON ONLY)

November 25: Parent Teacher Conferences 5-8PM (VIRTUAL ONLY)

November 28-29: 🦃 Thanksgiving Recess 🦃

December 12-14: 🎵 Mill Musical 🎵

December 16-20: ✨ School Spirit Week ✨

December 19: 🎻 Orchestra Grades 6-8 Concert 🎻

December 20: 🔠 Spelling Bee 🐝

December 23 - January 3: ⛄ NO SCHOOL (Winter Recess) ⛄

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!

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/.

Fair Dates: Nov 18 - Nov 25

More details including eWallet, Share the Fair and pre-orders for the new Dog Man will be sent in early November. Contact Mrs. Waddell via WITS with any questions.

All purchases through the Book Fair benefit our school.

Thanks for supporting our kids! Happy reading!

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:

https://bit.ly/CraftShowVolunteers2024

https://mill.williamsvillek12.org/attendancemod-schedule

2024-2025 Attendance Documentation Protocol

An attendance report will be pulled bi-weekly, in which guidance counselors will determine the students and families who will receive attendance letters based on number of days absent and rationale for absences.

The corresponding letter will be generated, appropriate action steps will be taken, and letters will be sent home, if necessary, no later than Wednesday the following week.

Once a student has reached 5 days absent for the school year, the corresponding letter may be generated by the Attendance Office and sent home to inform the parent/guardian that the student has a pattern of excessive absence. The student’s Counselor with contact the parent/guardian and Administrator will be cc’d.

Once a student reaches 10 days absent for the school year, the corresponding letter may be generated by the Attendance Office and sent home to inform the parent/guardian of the persistent concern. The student’s Counselor will contact the parent/guardian and Administration will sign off on the letter.

Once a student reaches 15+ days absent for the school year the corresponding letter may be generated by the Attendance Office, signed by the student’s Administrator (letter can be customized to reflect lack of academic progress), and sent home. The administrator and Counselor will place a phone call to the parent/guardian informing them of the excessive absences and the potential for contacting Child Protective Services for educational neglect. A meeting must be set up with the parents, Assistant Principal, and Counselor.

Tiered Structure for Sending Attendance Letters

Marking Period 1 (Weeks 1-10): An Attendance Letter may be sent to the Parent or Guardian of a student who has missed 5, 10, or 15+ days.

Marking Period 2 (11-20): An Attendance Letter may be sent to the Parent or Guardian of a student who has missed 10 or 15+ days.

Marking Period 3 (21-30): An Attendance Letter may be sent to the Parent or Guardian of a student who has missed 10 or 15+ days.

Marking Period 4 (Weeks 31-40): An Attendance Letter may be sent to the Parent or Guardian of a student who has missed 10 or 15+ days.

Breakfast and Lunch Menus link

Click here for an updated list of Clubs & Co Curriculars with teachers, times & locations!

💡 Club Spotlight: 💡

NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY

Winter Sports Information:

JV/Varsity tryouts begin Monday, November 18th

Modified tryouts begin Monday, December 2nd

Click here for the WSHS Athletics Schedule

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