National Bullying Prevention Month
Mill Minute Biweekly Newsletter - 10/10/24
PRINCIPAL'S UPDATE
Dear Mill Families,
This week during homebase, our school community spent time focusing on the Other People Mindset of Being present and giving others my attention. This means when we are with other people, we are present and give them our full attention.
In today's world, it's easy to get distracted by phone calls, messages, and social media. These distractions can pull us away from what's most important — our relationships with other people.
Just as plants need sunlight to grow, our relationships need attention. If we don’t give our full attention when we are with our family, friends, and even colleagues, we can't build strong relationships. It’s crucial to put down our phones and tablets and really listen when others are talking. Positive relationships are the foundation of a positive culture, and we can’t build positive relationships without attention.
To practice and encourage the Other People Mindset of being present and giving others our attention, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families. There, you will watch a video clip together and discuss a quote and three questions.
Thank you for your support!
Sincerely,
Chris McDuffie
Principal
Mill Middle School
OCTOBER 2024 CALENDAR
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
🏈🏈🔵⚪ UB Bulls Football invites you out to our Williamsville Central School District Spirit Day & Kids Day Game on Saturday, October 12th @ 12:00pm. ⚪🔵🏈🏈
Show your school spirit as the Bulls take on Toledo at UB Stadium!
Students & Faculty/Staff are FREE. Additional tickets for friends/family are discounted at ONLY $12/seat.
***If you have more than 3 students and/or faculty/staff in the Williamsville Central School District please call Steph Bielec at (716) 645-6759 to get tickets***
Beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the Fieldhouse the Bulls will have pre-game entertainment including: Reptile show, face painting, balloon artists, Victor E. Bull photo station, bounce houses, football mini-games, and more.
Tickets can be secured here: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Williamsvilleschool2
TRUNK OR TREAT
🎃👻 South High is once again doing our Trunk-or-Treat event this year on Tuesday, 10/29 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. 👻🎃
LIBRARIAN'S CORNER
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
MILL MIDDLE SCHOOL Scholastic Book Fair
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!
HEALTH OFFICE UPDATE
Family Flu Clinic
💉 There is an upcoming family flu clinic at Casey Middle School on Oct. 21st from 4:30 - 7:30 pm. 💉
GUIDANCE UPDATE
CHILD NUTRITION
CLUBS & CO-CURRICULARS
PTSA
⚪🔵 Mill Middle Spiritwear Store 🔵⚪
The following is the link for the Mill Middle spiritwear store which is now open.
The online store will be open until November 7th, there are two delivery options: delivery to the school or shipped to home (additional charge).
https://millmiddlefall2024.itemorder.com
We will have Laux Sporting re-open the store in the spring and one over the summer as well.
SEPTSA UPDATE
Please join us on Thursday, October 17 at 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. for our first presentation of the year at Williamsville District Offices.
Stacey Pellicano from Dyslexia Services of Western New York, LLC will join us to discuss Dyslexia and provide a
- Dyslexia Simulation: Participants will learn about the definition of dyslexia, how it impacts individuals and experience their frustration through simulation exercises. We will learn about the importance of classroom accommodations, effective interventions and assistive technology..
We hope you will then Stay for Our Membership meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Have a fabulous week and please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Please pass on our Newsletter and the attached flyer to anyone who may know.
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ATTENDANCE / MOD SCHEDULE
SOUTH ATHLETICS
PARENT INFORMATION ON BULLYING RECOGNITION
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