11.03.2019 Principal Dana King's Weekly Message
Colleges on MHS Campus This Week
Admission reps from the below listed schools will be on campus to meet with students this week. Sign up in Student Services if you are interested.
North Carolina A&T State University: Nov. 4th
Ohio Wesleyan University: Nov. 5th
Lenoir-Rhyne University: Nov. 6th
Yearbook - Senior Congratulatory Space
Senior parents, the deadline for senior congratulatory space (personal ad) was changed until tomorrow, November 4. Pay on OSP tonight if you haven't already done so and get the materials to Mrs. Putnam (mputnam@wcpss.net) by Friday, November 8. The form/instructions can be found at millbrookyearbook.weebly.com.
Yearbook Purchases
The leaves are falling down and the time is falling back, but yearbook prices are rising! Order before the price goes up on November 11 at http://jostensyearbooks.com!
Freshman Parent Night - November 5th
Freshman Parent Night will be held on Tuesday, November 5th at 6:00pm in the Auditorium. This event provides 9th-grade families with specific information on increasing involvement and success here at Millbrook High School. Families can learn more about academic/behavioral warning signs & helpful resources, ways your child can get involved, and visit academic/extracurricular stations. Please contact Ms. Geyer (sgeyer2@wcpss.net), Mr. Flowers (dflowers@wcpss.net), or Ms. Wilson (nwilson@wcpss.net) if you have any questions.
3rd Annual Family & Friends Night - Wednesday, Nov 6
Millbrook’s 3rd Annual Friends and Family Night is Wednesday, Nov. 6, 6-8:30 PM at Millbrook!
This is the biggest gathering of the year to support our students’ mental and physical well-being! Previous events raised funds for the “Alive at 25” Drunk Driving awareness campaign and for programs to address adverse childhood experiences. This year, funds raised will be used primarily to introduce a new program that focuses on mental health and engages students, teachers and families to talk about teen life and mental health and erase the stigma that goes along with it. This cause is so important, and we encourage parents, staff and students to come out and participate!
Dinner tickets ($15 for adults, $12 for students and staff, and $6 for children under 6) can be purchased through Nov. 2 at http://bit.ly/MHSdinner. Yummy menu items from Miltons include baked ziti, meatballs, Chicken Alfredo, Plain Alfredo, a gluten free pasta option, salad and bread, and our amazing Foods classes will provide dessert! Other events include a silent auction, student art rally and talent show contest of students and staff.
IB Diploma Programme Small Group Info Sessions
Sophomore parents and students! Are you considering joining the MHS IB Diploma Programme? Join a Small Group Info Session to learn about the value and demands of the Diploma Programme and to the courses and scheduling during this two year programme. The IB Diploma Programme offers
The Diploma Programme is a demanding and rewarding academic programme that will prepare students for college and future challenges. It is designed for motivated students who enjoy the learning process and want to challenge themselves and grow personally, academically and intellectually.
One recent graduate described his experience in the Diploma Programme as “the highlight of my high school experience!” Another graduate described it as “a community, an experience, and nothing short of life-changing.”
Go to http://bit.ly/DPSmallGroupMeetings to join a mandatory Small Group Interest Meeting. The student and at least one parent are required to attend. Contact Mr. Baron, Millbrook’s DP coordinator, if you have questions.
Junior/Senior Personalized T-Shirts
Junior/Senior Personalized T-shirts are still available for purchase until Friday, November 8. Cost is $25. Shirts can be purchased on the OSP: 2020/2021 Junior/Senior Shirts
MHS Business Alliance
The Millbrook High School Business Alliance is a liaison between the school and business communities. Our goal is to consolidate school and community resources to support the students at Millbrook. The Alliance is comprised of Administrators, Teachers, Business Professionals, and Community Leaders. These stakeholders significantly impact our students with internships, job shadowing, mentoring, tutoring, and donations that benefit special events and student recognition activities.
As we begin the 2019 - 2020 school year, we are seeking new Business Partners from the community. Please accept this invitation to attend our Business Alliance meeting on November 7 in room 3508 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Millbrook High School to find out what we are all about and how you can influence the next generation of workers.
I look forward to seeing you at our meeting on November 7th. In the interim, please complete a brief interest survey at https://tinyurl.com/mhscasurvey to help identify the areas in which you would like to serve our school.
If you would like additional information about our Business Alliance, please contact Darlene Frazier at (919) 850-8787 or email dfrazier1@wcpss.net.
(REPEAT) “Think About it Before you Drink About It” Event
Faculty, parents & students are invited to attend an upcoming “Think About it Before You Drink About It” event Wednesday, November 13 from 6:30-8:30pm at RCNC located at 5245 Capital Blvd (see THIS flyer). This free event will focus on raising awareness and look at the impacts of Underage Drinking on our parents & students in Wake County, a reality that simply cannot be ignored. Participants will hear firsthand from young adults and parents with lived experience. The event is hosted by First Step Services, LLC in partnership with UNC Air Care and the Talk it Out campaign.
Upcoming Events
You can view the full student calendar HERE.