September Character Strong Word of the Month: RESPECT
September is National Hispanic Heritage Month
Sept 2 Principal Coffee, 3:20pm Library, The Chicken Coop & Outdoor Learning
Sept 3 Back to School Night for Adults PK-2 4:30-5:30/ 3rd-5th 5:30-6:30
Sept 4 Color Colors Day! Come to school sporting your college or school colors!
Sept 7 Labor Day No School
Sept 8 Mills De-Device Night, Waterloo Ice House, Escarpment 5pm-7pm
Sept 11 Principal Coffee, Library 7:45am-8:45am, Gifted & Talented Program Information for Families
Sept 14 Campus Advisory Council (CAC) Meeting- 3:30pm for CAC members
Sept 17 Fall Picture Day 8am-11am
Sept 21 Student Holiday/Staff PLED Day/Yom Kippur
Sept 22 Teaching Assistants Appreciation Week
Sept 28 Custodian Appreciation Week

At our campus and throughout Austin ISD, maintaining a safe, secure, and supportive environment for every student and staff member is our highest priority. We are reaching out today to ask for your partnership in reinforcing an essential lesson at home regarding campus safety and the impact of our words.

Both Austin ISD and our school administration take all verbal threats with absolute seriousness. Words such as "kill," "gun," or any references/language to harm carry significant weight in a school setting. Even when spoken in jest, play, or casual conversation, these terms cannot be brushed off as jokes.

To ensure the physical and emotional safety of our entire community, our campus strictly follows Austin ISD Policy and the district Student Code of Conduct:

Immediate Administrator Investigation: Every reported statement or threat is investigated immediately and thoroughly by campus administration.
Parent & Caregiver Notification: Parents/caregivers of involved students will be notified promptly following any report.
District & Law Enforcement Reporting: In accordance with Austin ISD protocol, safety incidents are reported to district officials, and law enforcement, including the Austin ISD Police Department. District police will follow up with parents/caregivers and school administration when necessary.

We ask that you sit down with your child to discuss the power and responsibility that come with their language. Please help them understand that violent terminology, regardless of intent, causes real fear, disrupts learning, and carries firm administrative consequences.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership and shared commitment to keeping our school community safe and thriving. Please feel free to reach out to campus administration if you have any questions.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YAT5TdfCn14UoV8lSW2-KyeT9E87JgqqwvILvA2P9WA/edit?usp=sharing

Learn more about our amazing PTA here! MillsPTA.org

Join the Mills PTA today! Joining the PTA doesn't require any time commitment, but your membership directly funds classroom resources, fun school events, and staff appreciation throughout the year. Head to JoinPTA.org to sign up today!

Box Tops Helps our Campus!

Did you know that you can scan your box tops and money goes directly to Mills? It's more than just cereal box tops: brands like Annies, Chex Mix, Totinos, Yoplait, and even Nugget Comfort all participate. There's an app now and it's super easy to scan your receipt and see what qualifies. Our PTA has a goal of $1,000 this year and we have only $7.90 towards that goal so far - we need your help!

It takes about 3 minutes to download and set up the app so that your purchases go directly towards Mills.

You can use the following QR code: