This is an APPRECIATION POST!
As our first semester comes to a close we wanted to take a moment to both recognize and express gratitude for our instructional leader, Dr. E. Lisa Watson! We see and are inspired by your commitment to the betterment of every scholar here at Comet Nation. You personally have cooked the meals that our scholars eat during the MMS accelerated camp (after school tutoring). In fact, a few weeks ago when you weren't able to participate and enlisted the help of another (for that day) you were told that a scholar when noticing that he was being served pizza exclaimed, "Where is Dr. Watson, she cooks for us!" When there is no one to serve in our concession booth for our athletic games, Dr. Watson is there cooking and serving all of our attendees.
You inspire each of us to consider our place on the Comet Nation bus and what we are to move this bus forward "to meet the personalized academic and social needs of all scholars and to prepare them for success." You greet, encourage and support each and every one of us and for these things and so much more we are grateful for you! Keep keeping the light on and know that all your love is not in vain! #millsmiddleschoolcomets #servingscholars #commitment #love #thebestisyettocome #pcssdproud
MMS AVID 7th Grade Scholars volunteered at the Arkansas Foodbank earlier this week. They sorted and bagged nearly 400 5lb bags of sweet potatoes. Learned about the work of the Arkansas Foodbank and made a contribution to serving some of the hungry and needy in Arkansas. #arkansasfoodbank #millsmiddleschoolcomets #volunteer #service #hope
Happy Holidays! We at Comet Nation are feeling the spirit of the season! Here's how our Comet Car Drop Off Greeter, Ms. Tucker, welcomed our comets to the building this morning. 'Tis the season to be joyful! Falalalaa Lalalalaaa!
#millsmiddleschoolcomets #happyholidays #joy #santaelves #pcssdproud
Data Conferences are underway! Mills Middle Leadership Team has been conducting Data Conferences with EACH of our scholars! Scholars are setting goals, discussing their numbers, and are excited about our next ATLAS Interim!
Parents and Guardians, please look for data to come home from your scholars!
#PCSSDProud #DataTalks
It's Learn a Foreign Language Month! In addition to the many PCSSD students studying Spanish, French & Chinese in the classroom, we also have over 50 languages spoken in our homes! Did you study a foreign language in school?#pcssdproud #serveall
Our ELA, Math and Science department was able to do a DEEP DATA dive this past week. We are aligning standards, planning instruction, and determining best practices going forward for the next semester!
TheBestIsHERE #OnTheMove #MillsMiddle
Mills Middle Family enjoying each others smiles and laughter! We really lean on each other to push our scholars to be the BEST that they can be!
Our NO TARDY PARTY was a success! Thank you Mrs. Johnson for putting on an excellent event for our scholars.
Parents and guardians, please help us with encouraging our scholars to get to class on time and to get to school every day.
Attendance is an important component in the success of our scholars.
LETS GO MMS COMETS!
#attendance #pcssdProud #MillsMiddleComets
Congratulations to Coach Aaron, Coach Glass, and our 7th grade scholars on BOTH of their wins this week! WE are unstoppable!
Coach Aaron's AVID Excel scholars pair up in "Expert Groups" to decipher words and their meanings to share out as experts (of those words). The goal of AVID Excel is “to change the trajectory of long-term English learners by accelerating language acquisition, developing literacy, and placing AVID Excel students on the path to high school AVID and college preparatory coursework. #avidexcel #expertgroups #thinkpairshare #millsmiddlschoolcomets #thebestisyettocome #pcssdproud
AVID Tutorials are the cornerstone of the AVID Elective where scholars in small groups facilitated by a tutor or peer tutor ask questions to help each other remediate or solve points of confusion experienced in their coursework. Here's Mr. Boaitey's 7th Grade AVID class launching tutorials with a scholar presenting to the group his initial question and how he solved it. #avid #avidtutorials #learningisrequiredhere #millsmiddleschoolcomets #thebestisyettocome #pcssdproud
Ms. Riordan's 8th Grade Arkansas History class ended their semester creating these wonderfully insightful depictions of Arkansas history. These creative displays are being shown in the foyer of our building for the rest of the month. Come by and see these wonderful works. #arkansashistory #socialstudies #millsmiddleschoolcomets #pcssdproud #thebestisyettocome
Mills Middle School Art Department had their annual fall/winter art show debuting wonderful creative works from our scholars last night. If you missed opening night these wonderful pieces and more will be up for the rest of the month. #millsmiddleschoolartdepartment #weloveart #millsmiddleschoolcomets #thebestisyettocome #pcssdproud
What a show and showing by our Mills Middle School Comet Nation Orchestra last night! Bravo! Led by Ms. Cojocaru our 6th and 7th/8th grade orchestras played rousing selections to a large crowd of family, friends and community stakeholders. We are so inspired by these comets and the wonderful things percolating in the Mills feeder. 'Tis the season! #millsmiddleschoolcomets #millsmiddleschoolorchestra #thebestisyettocome #pcssdproud
Reminder - stop by our community meeting tomorrow! Mills University Studies High will host a community meeting to update everyone on the construction projects taking place on campus. The meeting will be held on Thursday, December 12 at 6 p.m. in the seminar room. We hope to see you there!
December is Human Rights Month. Let’s stand together to promote dignity, equality, and respect for all people. Every voice matters. Learn more about the United Nations' work to improve Human Rights: https://www.un.org/en/observances/human-rights-day
#pcssdproud #serveall
It's Computer Science Education Week! Let’s empower students to explore coding, creativity, and problem-solving skills that will shape our future. #pcssdproud #serveall
Today marks the 83rd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. PCSSD families can observe National Pearl Harbor Day of Remembrance by visiting the Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum & touring the USS Hoga, 1 of 3 vessels from the attack that is now a museum! #pcssdproud #serveall
Join us in celebrating our 7th graders' victory over LRCA!
#MillsMiddleSchool #onTheMove #GREATNESS #PCSSDProud
Did you know? Reading improves focus, reduces stress, and builds empathy. Celebrate Read a New Book Month with us by diving into a new story! 📚What books are on your to-read list? 📚 #pcssdproud #serveall
