We wrapped up Week 1 of our MMS Feeder School Transition Camp. Our rising 6th grade scholars engaged in both intervention and extension activities, built relational capacity, learned some school rituals, rules and routines, practiced opening school lockers, conducted experiments in the science lab, played math Jeopardy, made new friends and had fun. We are looking forward to Week 2 and seeing these comets soar when school begins in August. #millsmiddleschoolcomets #rising6thgraders #thebestisyettocome #steam #summercamp
MMS AVID Excel Summer Bridge wrapped up this week! Our objective for this (our first AVID Excel Summer Bridge) was to engage scholars in recursive routines that will increase their confidence, academic language, and literacy development and participate in community-building activities to establish a positive peer group.
We asked these super AVID Excel scholars if they were engaged, had the opportunity to practice public speaking and defined when and how to speak at appropriate levels and their reply was a resounding "Yes!" Their only request was to have the "Summer Bridge" to be longer.
We're looking forward to seeing these scholars in August knowing that they are both excited and ready to take their learning to the next level! #thebestisyettocome #avidexcel #millsmiddleschoolcomets
Guess who's come to visit us this week? "COMET de Goat!"
We don't know where he came from or where he goes when we've left the building but his visits began on Day 1 of our MMS Transition Camp! He's been spotted all week!
His presence affirms for our rising 6th graders that Mills Middle School is the place to be!
One - Two - Three!
Say "Howdy COMET de Goat!"
Did you know? The United States adopted the American flag on this day in 1777 — 247 years ago! #pcssdproud #serveall
June is Great Outdoors Month! Every week, we'll share a fun outdoor activity. This week: biking! Pulaski County offers trails for every skill level. Try taking a family bike ride on the paved Southwest Trail to the Children's Library & Learning Center. #pcssdproud #serveall
MILLS MIDDLE students are in for a treat next school year! Robin Stripling, Curriculum and Assessment Coordinator at the Arkansas Department of Education, Special Education Unit gifted all these books from her personal collection to the school. #pcssdproud #serveall
SAVE THE DATE
Mills Middle School Back to School Orientation
is Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 9am - Noon
Mills Middle School AVID Excel Summer Bridge and Rising 6th Grade Transition Camp Kicked Off Today! 50+ scholars engaged in enrichment and community building activities as well as how to successfully transition to middle school. Bright eyes and smiles abound! #nextlevel #avid #avidexcel #avid4college #millsmiddleschoolcomets #thebestisyettocome
REMINDER! Mills University Studies High School will host a community meeting to discuss the progress of the "Building for the Future" construction campaign. The meeting will be held THIS Thursday (June 13) at 6pm at Mills University Studies in the Seminar Room. All Mills community members are invited.
Happy Caribbean American Heritage Month! Since 2006, the U.S. has set aside June to highlight the culture and heritage of Caribbean Americans — including immigrants from Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Haiti, and Trinidad and Tobago. #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy Family Health and Fitness Day! Adding exercise and healthy foods to your family routine is a team effort. Fun tip: Cooking together helps families find the flavors that fit their taste and nutrition goals. #pcssdproud #serveall
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Attention readers and book lovers!
"Look at all these great books!"
Robin Stripling, Curriculum and Assessment Coordinator at the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), Special Education Unit gifted Mills Middle School Comets with these wonderful books from her personal collection. Each of them has been signed by the author!
We can't wait to get these into the hands of our comets! #thebestisyettocome #millsmiddleschoolcomets #welovebooks #summerreading
June is Great Outdoors Month! Every week, we'll share a fun outdoor activity. This week: hiking! Pulaski County offers trails for every skill level. Take it easy on Kingfisher Trail at Pinnacle Mountain State Park or reach new heights on Rattlesnake Ridge. #pcssdproud #serveall
We're Hiring at Mills Middle School!
Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:
Passion for teaching, Commitment to Academic Excellence, Student Centered Approach, Collaborative Mindset, Professionalism
#millsmiddleschoolcomets #pcssdproud
MILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL is one of only 15 AR middle schools participating in GEAR UP. This is a partnership funded by US Dept. of Education to increase the college-going rate of low-income secondary students. Read about the first year: https://rb.gy/noyhcw
#pcssdproud #serveall
On June 6th, 1944, Allied forces launched the largest seaborne invasion in military history. Known as D-Day, the operation, centered on Normandy beach, started the liberation of Europe that would eventually end WWII 11 months later. #pcssdproud #serveall
Starting this week, PCSSD will offer 5-day meal boxes every Thursday for households with children ages 2-18. There will be two pick up locations: MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH and CATO ELEMENTARY. Boxes can be picked up 7-11am. https://www.pcssd.org/article/1618697
#pcssdproud #serveall
National Family Month perfectly coincides with the end of school & the increase of family time. Your family can plug in during this season (and beyond!) by adding a Family Night to your weekly schedule, eating meals together and tackling chores as a group. #pcssdproud #serveall
Check out and pass along the MMS Summer Football Practice Schedule
#millsmiddleschoolcomets #wearethechampions
Yesterday was for students... teachers, now it's your turn. Happy last day of school for you! Time to cue the last-day-of-school-happy-dance!
#pcssdproud #serveall
