Wednesday, May 29, we had an enjoyable evening watching our Middle School Chorus and Band performances at their end of the year concert. It was a wonderful performance, showcasing the hard work our students put into their music this year. A special thank you to Mr. Femino and Ms. Norton, our amazing music teachers, for all their dedication and passion they give each and every day to our students!

CHORUS

BAND

On Tuesday, May 28th, the 7th graders visited Animal Adventures Zoo and Rescue Center in Bolton MA. Students participated in a "show and tell" with many exotic animals and were able to enjoy several interactive exhibits where they could pet bunnies, turtles and feed the goats.The zookeepers shared important information about animal adaptations, ecological relationships, invasive species and the impact humans have on ecosystems, which allowed students to make great connections to what they are learning in science class! It was a great day!

We are finished with ALL MCAS testing for the year, yay! We are super proud of our students for coming to school prepared and ready for this mandatory testing, great job!

Grade 6th field trip to Everwood Day Camp June 10th

The 6th grade is looking forward to their field trip to Everwood Day Camp on Monday, June 10th. This is always such a fun day for the students, let's hope for sunny weather!

Grade 7 Community Panel

Grade 8th Completion Events

The 8th grade class will finish out their Middle School careers with a bang this year with their Class Day, Promotion Ceremony and 8th Grade Dance all taking place June 13th. We are very excited for this class and know that they will continue with their success in high school next year!

PRESENT 8TH GRADERS GOING INTO 9TH GRADE SUMMER READING LIST

High school summer reading registration is open for all 8th graders going into 9th grade this fall. For more information, check out this document https://docs.google.com/document/d/18OmvOZKhNoSlkbeDhB4HgMPjgEReBb1R4QOO8HdsVTg/edit?usp=sharing

There is a fundraiser for the school library for you to purchase your book.

You can also purchase the middle school summer reading book Alone through the library fundraiser.

To ensure books will be in before the end of the school year, all orders must be completed by June 3.

MILLIS LIBRARY FUNDRAISER

If you haven't yet obtained a copy of your summer reading book or if you're looking for more great books to read this summer, please consider purchasing your copies through the library. Park Street books is generously donating 25% to us!

Cash, check or venmo me a gift/donation @mikecartermillis and put the titles of the books you are buying.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEoPoN_61AlIy8x6zF0V7fFTvTAHnvehX46NYbyli4u2T9NQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Thanks!

#16 Varsity Girls Tennis is playing #1 Hamilton-Wenham at 4pm June 3rd at 4:00 pm at Pingree School. We hope you can come and cheer them on!! Go MILLIS!!

This month's All School Assembly was about EXPLORATION.

Mr. MacDonald, Mrs. Gallivan, Mrs. Leman, Mrs. Saccardo and Mrs. George were honored this month for their outstanding work and devotion in the classrooms and beyond helping our students each and every day! Thank you Thank you!!

On Friday the 6th grade students presented a series of plays outdoors in the freshly mowed "bowl" field. We were entertained by the stories of Athena and Arachne, Pyramus and Thisbe, King Midas and the Golden Touch, The Trojan Horse and other Greek myths. The students created props and betted out their lines to their enthusiastic classmates, teachers, and administration. Every one of them deserves a Tony award!

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Our eighth grade math teachers, Michelle Shepardson and Arppana George have coordinated and collaborated to create a fun and mathematical project. In this Barbie bungee jump activity, students simulate a bungee jump using rubber bands. They start by collecting data in the classroom, measuring the jump distance with 1 to 10 rubber bands. After gathering the data, they create a scatter plot and determine the equation of the line of best fit. Using this equation, students predict the number of rubber bands needed for a safe and thrilling jump from the top of the bleachers.

Mrs. Scotland's class visited the Millis Public Library to watch a senior project presentation given by Falyn Walsh. Falyn’s project focused on the benefits of volunteering and providing mentorship to younger students at Millis Middle School.

A huge THANK YOU to Mr. Chris Randa for the donation of this beautiful picnic table our students are already enjoying!! THANK YOU!!

We celebrated Millis Music Day this Thursday with some amazing performances from our chorus and band students. Such a talented group we have here at Millis. Thank you to Ms. Norton and Mr. Femino for all their dedication to the students to bring some music into our lives!

WHOLE-SCHOOL SUMMER READING REQUIREMENT

This year's whole-school summer reading requirement is Alone by Megan E. Freeman. More information on summer reading will follow within the upcoming weeks, but until then you can support our school library by ordering the book through this fundraiser.

We have ordered a few extra yearbooks! Please send $23 (cash or check payable to Millis Middle School) to Sharon Monaghan if you would like to purchase one for your middle school student. When they're gone . . . they're gone!

JUNE

6th - MHS Graduation Ceremony

10th - Grade 6 Field Trip to Everwood Day Camp

11th- Welcome Fifth Graders/Incoming Sixth Graders

13th - Grade 8 Class Day, Luncheon, Promotion Ceremony & Dance

13th - Sheryl Faye Performance for Grades 7 & 8th

14th - Last day of school (early release)

BUS TRANSPORTATION SIGN UP AVAILABLE NOW FOR 24/25 SCHOOL YEAR!!

Do it now so you don't forget!

SY24-25 Bus Registration Listserv.pdf

https://www.millisps.org/departments/transportation (paste this in browser if link doesn't work)

https://unipaygold.unibank.com/transactioninfo.aspx (direct link to online payment; paste in browser if link doesn't work)

SIGN UP NOW - CUT OFF IS JUNE 14TH

The 7th grade PLTs have been working very hard this week to put out the first edition of the "Seventh Grade Scoop" for the 2024 school year. Please click on the link below to check out their awesome publication!

Click on the link below to record interest for any Millis students entering grades 8-12 in the 2024-25 school year. Coach Benham will communicate shortly about an interest meeting. Any questions should be directed to Derek Phinney, Director of Athletics. Ty!

The link below is to record interest for any Millis students entering grades 9-12 this fall. This would be a co-op w/ Medway High School, who has kindly agreed to host Millis students. Please complete even if you submitted one last fall. Questions should be directed to Derek Phinney, Director of Athletics.

Co-op Cheer (medway) - Grades 8 -11 (currently)

Interest Form: https://forms.gle/tDBetiRtzaxouaiy7

Medway, Millis and Holliston Summer Swim Team 2024!!

This is a great opportunity to try a new sport, improve your swim stroke, make some friends and have some fun! While the summer league is a competitive league, emphasis will be placed on promoting good Sportsmanship and team spirit, while providing an environment for the individual swimmer to improve overall fitness and build self-esteem. The Medway, Millis and Holliston Swim Team is open to swimmers ages 5-18. Swimmers must be able to complete 25 yds unassisted.

There will be a skills check: TBD

Practice Schedule: TBA

Registration fee includes shirt and swim cap:

Fee: $200

Family Cap (3 siblings or more): $500

**Please contact the recreation department for family cap registration.**

Participants must show proof of residency!!

For more information, please contact Julie Harrington, Director Medway Parks and Recreation at jharrington@townofmedway.org

REGISTER TODAY: https://medwayma.myrec.com/.../program_details.aspx...

Swim Team Packet 2024.pdf

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CROSS COUNTRY INFORMATIONAL MEETING

XC Informational meeting - All athletes in grades 5-11 who are interested in participating in MS or HS cross country in the fall are invited to attend an interest meeting on Wednesday, 5/29, in the MS/HS cafeteria. Grades 6-11 will meet at 2:30pm and 5th graders will meet at 3:00pm. Any questions, please contact Allison Maher: allisonmariemaher@gmail.com

Cross Country - Grades 5-11 (currently)

Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 2:30pm | 3:00pm in HS Cafe

Interest Form: https://forms.gle/aHB3BgcgWZvAZJex5

24/25 FOOTBALL INTEREST MEETING

Football - Grades 7-11 (currently)

Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 2:30pm, Mr Kraby's Room

Interest Form: https://forms.gle/ad5fkebduVhJSgCg8

24/25 GIRLS AND BOYS SOCCER

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelsWXV22-bthFuN7XItMAR8vfDIYzweiQCLIdusi6wPYMS5g/viewform

Boys Soccer - Grades 6 -11 (currently)

Friday, May 31, 2024, 2:30pm, HS Cafe

Interest Form: https://forms.gle/2dUNzyRgn1aChEgN6

MILLIS MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULES

CLICK ON LINK BELOW

CLASS OF 2025 ICE CREAM FUNDRAISER

The Class of 2025 is hosting an Ice Cream Fundraiser on June 6, 2024 starting at 2:15 PM. TC Scoops Ice Cream Truck will be outside by the tennis courts. Please support the juniors and come buy some ice cream!

Baseball Week

Community

Spring Summer 2024 Millis Recreation Brochure