Weekly Principal's Message
Principal’s Message, Week of 1/9-1/13
Hi Mustangs,
Welcome Back! I hope you enjoyed the December break!
Here are a few reminders and announcements for this week:
COVID tests: You received a COVID antigen test from MMS if you were in school on 12/16. If you are willing to take the test, we recommend that you do so prior to arriving at school tomorrow. This will help keep our campus healthy and minimize the spread of COVID in our community.
iReady: During the next two weeks, you will take the iReady Math test. These assessments are utilized for placement into classes.. Please do your best and take them seriously!
Rain, rain, rain: The weather forecast is for rain all week. Please be prepared for this weather. Bring an umbrella, wear a proper coat to keep you warm and dry between classes, and shoes to keep your feet dry. It's hard to learn if you are distracted by wet feet, so no jumping in puddles until after school.
I’m excited to see you all tomorrow! Looking forward to another great (and wet!) week at Miller.
Mrs. Steele
Principal’s Message, Week of 10/18- 10/21
Monday, October 17: There is no school on Monday
Social Media Survey: A team of students are recording a Rainbow Vibes podcast to answer the following question: Is social media making us less social? We want students to fill out a brief google form to help with data collection. Please fill out the survey: form link
Kona Ice: The Kona Ice Truck will be on campus on Friday 10/21 after dismissal. Bring some $ for shave ice!
Principal’s Message, Week of 10/7-10/14
Hi Mustangs,
Here are a few reminders and announcements for this week:
October is Unity Month: This month we will dedicate time to bullying prevention. To promote unity and kindness on campus Counselors will be hosting various activities each week.The week of October 8th - we will have orange posters hung on various bulletin boards around campus with prompts for you to respond to by writing directly on the bulletin board.
Golden Hoofprint: The Golden Hoofprint theme this month is: Encouragement Means Helping Each Other Succeed. This theme is related to our Mustang Way of Be Caring. Think about how you will encourage others this week!
Run Hide Defend Drill: On Thursday 10/13, we will have our annual Run, Hide, Defend Drill.
Looking forward to a great week at Miller!
Mrs. Steele
Principal’s Message, Week of 10/3-10/7
Hi Mustangs,
Here are a few reminders and announcements for this week:
Make-Up Photos: Monday, 10/3 is Make-Up photo day for any student who missed picture day or would like a retake. The photographer will be in the Miller library.
Spirit Week: This week is a Spirit Week. Check out all the instructions on the Student Council website.
October is Unity Month: This month we will dedicate time to bullying prevention. To promote unity and kindness on campus Counselors will be hosting various activities each week. This week on Tuesday and Wednesday will be writing words of kindness in the quad. We are much stronger when we can come together to make a difference! We look forward to you joining us in spreading acts of kindness on campus!
Bike safety: Are you riding your bike to school? Read these safety tips:
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Bicyclists are considered vehicle operators; they are required to obey the same rules of the road as other vehicle operators, including obeying traffic signs, signals, and lane markings.
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Always wear your helmet
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Stay to the right unless passing.
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Slow down when approaching street crossings.
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Walk your bike in parking lots and crosswalks
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Use a bell or horn, or call out when passing others.
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When cycling on the street, cyclists must ride in the same direction as traffic.
8th Graders: Please bring your chromebook to school everyday fully charged!
Looking forward to a great week at Miller!
Mrs. Steele
Principal's Message, Week of 9/26-9/30
Hi Mustangs,
Here are a few reminders and announcements for this week:
Minimum Day: Thursday 9/29 is a Minimum Day. This is the schedule:
8:07am-8:35am 0 period
8:38am-9:06am 1st period
9:09am-9:37am 2nd period
9:40am-10:08am 3rd period
10:08-10:33am Brunch
10:33am-11:01am 4th period
11:04-11:32am 5th period
11:35am-12:03pm 6th period
PTA Reflections: The theme this year is Show Your Voice! Submissions are due by Oct 7th, Friday! For questions, please reach out to us at reflections.miller@gmail.com
Please use this link to submit your entry: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#search/form/FMfcgzGqQSNqZlKxnfWpdDKnFkDTQdNv
ID Cards: LOST ID CARDS: If you have lost your ID card, you may get a replacement ID card in the office for $5. If you did not have your picture taken on picture day, makeup picture day will be on Monday, October 3. You will be able to get an ID card when you get your picture taken.
Looking forward to another great week at Miller!
Mrs. Steele
Principal’s Message, Week of 9/12-9/16
Hi Mustangs,
Here are a few reminders and announcements for this week:
Tuesday, 9/20 is an RRC/SEL Connect Day. This is the bell schedule for all SEL Connect classes.
Back to School Bash: Thursday, 9/22 is the Back to School Bash from 5-7pm. Bring your family and some $$ for food and fun!
8th Grade Students: Please remind your parents to complete the Yosemite paperwork that was emailed to them. If you plan to go on our trip to Yosemite, your parents should attend our meeting on Wednesday 9/21 at 7:45. It is a livestream meeting. It is not in person.
Book Fair: The Scholastic Book Fair will be in the library all next week: Monday September 19 thru Thursday September 22. It will be open at brunch and lunch and during the Back To School Bash. There are lots of great new books, cool posters and school supplies for everyone! So, take off on an adventure, make new friends, and laugh your head off at the book fair!
PTA Reflections: The theme this year is Show Your Voice! Submissions are due by Oct 7th, Friday! For questions, please reach out to us at reflections.miller@gmail.com
Please use this link to submit your entry: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#search/form/FMfcgzGqQSNqZlKxnfWpdDKnFkDTQdNv
Looking forward to another great week at Miller!
Mrs. Steele
Principal’s Message, Week of 8/26-9/2
Hi Mustangs,
I hope you enjoyed the weekend! I’d like to give the Leadership Class a huge shoutout for hosting the first dance on Friday. It was a blast!
Here are a few reminders and announcements for this week:
StudentSquare: You should have received an invite for StudentSquare that says "Active your StudentSquare account.” Please do this so you can use StudentSquare.
Back to School Night: Your parents should come on Thursday night to visit all of your classes. The schedule was sent to them via ParentSquare. Print it out and give it to your parents so they know where your classes are located on campus. Don’t forget room #’s.
8th Graders: You will receive your Chromebook on Tuesday. This device is for school. Please bring it to school everyday, fully charged.
Mustangs,
I hope you had a great first two days of school!
Here are a few reminders and announcements for this week:
Are you an Artist? Enjoy graphic design? Check out the College Day Sticker Contest sponsored by the Santa Clara County Office of Education.
Picture Day: Wednesday, 8/24 of this week is picture day! You will get an updated ID. Please keep your Student ID with you at all times.
Kona Ice: Kona Ice will be here on Thursday 8/25 serving after school. Bring some $ and buy a treat!
Dance: Leadership will host our first dance of the year on 8/26 from 7-9pm. Watch MillerVision for details!
Bike Riders: Riding your bike is a great way to get to/from school. On campus, however, you must WALK your bike. No riding bikes on campus.
It's a great week to be a Mustang!
Mrs. Steele
Mustangs,
We are so excited to see you on Thursday morning!
Here are a few reminders and announcements for the week of 8/15-8/19
Class Schedules: Your schedules will be available for viewing on ParentVue/StudentVue by 8/17 at 4pm. If they are available prior to that date/time, we will email your parents.
WEB Orientation: WEB Orientation is on Tuesday, 8/16 for all 6th graders and new 7th and 8th graders. 6th Grade WEB Orientation is at 8:30am, 7th/8th Grade WEB Orientation is at 12:30pm.
PE Clothes: PE Clothes will be on sale during WEB Orientation. Your parents should come to the library to purchase PE clothes and turn in their donation forms. Returning students who need a new size may come during WEB orientation or purchase PE clothes from their PE teachers. You do NOT need to wear your PE clothes on the first day of school.
Bike Riders: Riding your bike is a great way to get to/from school. On campus, however, you must WALK your bike. No riding bikes on campus.
No Drop Offs: We have a no drop off policy at Miller. This means that your parents may not drop off items that you forgot at school. Be prepared and bring everything you need. This includes lunch. You need to pack your lunch or get lunch from the cafeteria. There are no lunch drop offs at Miller.
School Supplies: School supply needs will be shared by your teachers on the first days of school. On the first day, bring a writing implement, notebook, water bottle, and your student ID if you still have it from last year.
It's always a great day to be a Mustang!