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Veterans Day Program Nov 11 & Info

The wall of veterans pictures we have posted in the hallway across from the gym is a powerful reminder of the heroes who served, continue to serve, and protect our freedom! If you have pictures of family that you'd like posted on the wall, it's not too late! Send them to Courtney ASAP.

Mills Annual Veterans Day Sing-Along on November 11

The above flyer will be shared in the family newsletter. Feel free to post it in your class newsletters, too.

MTSS Tier 2 RTI- Celebrations & Ongoing Work

Celebrations & Continued Work

1. Our campus has over 140 Academic Tier 2 & 3 Goals in eCST! Thank you for your commitment to ensure that students are given the targeted support they need to close learning gaps.

2. All grade levels have begun pulling students during designated RTI Tier 2 days & times. Please make sure you continue to do so with fidelity.

3. If there are district visitors we will refer to the RTI days/times you provided admin.

4. Please make sure you put in progress monitoring notes in CST every 2-3 weeks for students who have the goals in eCST.

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Entering Academic Plans in ECST (How To)

How to Enter an Academic Plan in eCST for Tier 2 students: https://scribehow.com/shared/How_To_Access_Academic_Plan_Interventions__yk7jyMIaRRKToQpH5iH2RQ

How to Enter a Behavior Plan in eCST for Tier 2 students:

https://scribehow.com/shared/Creating_a_Behavior_Plan_for_Student_Interventions__RqdtxbyfRtKT8o2rmZHqag

Cultural Breakfasts for Students/Families

We will be hosting cultural breakfasts throughout the month of November. The purpose of these breakfasts is to gather students across grade levels together who share a common home language in order to celebrate, connect and story tell. Please share in your November newsletters and, if desired, discuss with any relevant students. Anna will be directly emailing the parents of all EB students with a copy as well.

Reach out to Anna with questions.

Mills-Giving Info Hub

Mills-Giving is the annual tradition of inviting families to come enjoy a Thanksgiving lunch (turkey or lentil chili pie) with their child during the student's lunch time. Millsgiving is happening on Nov 21.

For all staff, this lunch is on us! You'll receive a meal ticket from Susan that you'll use as you go through the lunch line on 11/21.

Be on the lookout for a Millsgiving lunch schedule from Deric, as lunch times may be slightly adjusted to accommodate the number of families on campus.

Please share the Mills-Giving Information blurb below in your class newsletters:

Mills-Giving Thanksgiving Luncheon - Reserve Your Spot Now!

Join us for Thanksgiving luncheon on Thursday, November 21! Share a meal with your Mountain Lion right here on campus. To attend, please RSVP and purchase tickets using the links provided below. Note: we are only accepting online payments this year—no cash or checks. If you’d like to attend without purchasing lunch, simply complete the RSVP link. For questions, please contact Susan Jetton at susan.jetton@austinisd.org or call the front office at 512-841-2400.

RSVP for Luncheon: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1uCKUZ4fqEkxqEci_rbCA5xZJMlPUD7sPadE9DTaf9mM/viewform?edit_requested=true

Purchase Meal(s): https://millselem.myschoolcentral.com

November Maker Space Menu

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Teacher Steps to Request Counseling Support for Students

The counseling team has created a Google form for you to complete to notify them of any student who you feel would benefit from individual or small group counseling.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenJ5orN5CI8TdsyGs3U6pSayDokmb3cbHcOn-snTWayIn4fw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Please reach out to Allison Murphy, Elise Edwards or Candi Swarts if you have questions or need to problem solve any student challenges!

This Week & Looking Ahead

Monday Nov 11

Morning Announcements: Ms. Hise's Class

Blue Week- Library & MakerSpace

RTI Interventions Ongoing

Kinder PLCs/ 4th Grade PLCs

Veteran's Day Assembly, 2pm, Cafeteria

Tuesday Nov 12

Happy Birthday, Sarah Leder!

ARD/CST/504 Meeting Day

Spanish Cultural Breakfast- 7:20am Miriam's room

Principal Coffee: Mills Counseling Program & Managing Student Anxiety, 8am, Library

Fall Picture Retakes

PK PLC

Wednesday Nov 13

Happy Birthday, Sharlette Tucci!

Happy Birthday, Kyle Janis!

Tamil Cultural Breakfast 7:20am, Miriam's Room

2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grade PLCs

Thursday Nov 14

Korean Cultural Breakfast 7:20am, Miriam's Room

Kinder, 1st, 2nd, 5th Grade PLCs

Faculty Meeting/Turkey Bowling after school, 3:20pm

Friday November 15

The Velveteen Rabbit Performance for K- 2, 8:15am Cafeteria

Looking Ahead

Nov 19- 2nd Grade Field Trip

Nov 21- SEL Assembly 7:40am

Nov 21- Mills-Giving Thanksgiving Luncheon for Families

Nov 22 Thanksgiving Sing-a-long 2pm

Nov 25 - Nov 29 Thanksgiving Break

December-

Week of 12/2 - SPED Appreciation Week

12/2 - CAC meeting after school Google Meets 3:30pm

12/3 - 4th Grade Cultural Program

12/3 - HSR Parent Information Session - Virtual

12/4- December Principal Coffee Spotlight: Inclusive Schools Week 7:50am, Library

12/4 - Super Fun Book Club 3:15 - 4:15 - Library

12/5 - Team Leaders Meeting 3:20

12/11 - 3rd Grade Field Trip - The Nutcracker

12/11 - GT Committee Meeting - Decision Making

12/12 - Faculty Meeting

12/13 - 2nd Grade Holiday Party - Cafeteria

12/13 - Spelling Bee Practice - Library - 3:15 - 4:15

12/16 - Musical Auditions - 3:15 - 3:45

12/17 - GT Showcase - 3:15 - 4:15

12/18 - Staff Soup Lunch

12/18 - Spelling Bee - 4th $ 5th grades - 8:00 - 10:00

12/18 - Musical Auditions - 3:15 - 3:45

12/19 - 4th Grade Choir Concert

12/19- 4th Grade Holiday Party 1:20pm-2:45pm

12/19 - Frosty Family Fun Run (around campus) 4:30pm

12/20 - Post Musical parts - 8:00am

12/20 - Holiday Sing-Along - 2:00pm

12/23-1/3- Winter Break

Safety on Campus

In light of the recent tragic school shooting in Georgia, we must continue to be as vigilant as ever with safety on campus.

Continued reminders:

1. Doors are shut and locked at all times. No exceptions. No propped door ever.

2. NEVER allow students to open classroom doors for people they don't know.

3. Active supervision. Make sure every single child under your wing is accounted for. Walk behind the class or beside the class so you can keep watchful eyes.

4. Playground and recess- all adults spread out to ensure we have eyes on all play areas.

5. See something, say something! Report all suspicious activity to admin and to the office. Never allow an individual to roam hallways without a visitors sticker.