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Teacher and staff appreciation week kicks off today!



Please use this opportunity to show your appreciation to all our teachers and staff (class room, admin, club, etc.) who help prepare our children for their future. We are so thankful for their guidance and support.



Please check out these fun ideas on how to show your appreciation to your teachers, the front office staff, administration, janitors, club staff, classroom support, after-school staff, and every single Taylor staff.



The PTA is also planning special treats for the week. You may also help us show appreciation by clicking the button below to contribute.



Please drop off your donation items at the office (with Ms. Dianna) before 3 pm on Tuesday, May 7th.



For any questions or need of special drop-off arrangements, please contact [email protected].

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URGENT! PTA Leadership for Next Year Needed!

Dear Taylor Families,



We are currently looking for parents to fill open positions on the upcoming 2024/2025 Taylor PTA Board. This is a great opportunity for you to support and be involved with your child's school! Positions can be shared and incoming 6th grade parents are welcome to join!



Please note that in order to have a PTA, the positions of President, Treasurer and Secretary MUST BE filled. If we do not fill these essential positions, all of our current PTA funds will go to San Mateo County PTA and we will not be able to operate Taylor PTA for two years! Please don't let our kids lose PTA support. We are still looking for a President or Co-Presidents.



Available Positions:

President/Co-President*

Vice President

Auditor

Historian

Director of Membership



* Required for the PTA to function.

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Orchid Leis Available

Celebrate grads by gifting them with a beautiful orchid lei!! This fundraiser is hosted by the current 7th grade class.



If you would like to order a lei, please click the button below or scan the QR code. Place orders by Friday, May 10. Pick up date is Wednesday, May 29



There are only 100 leis available with no limit on how many one family can order, so place your order ASAP!! Graduation leis are $20 each.



Thank you for your support!!

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Volunteer Opportunities

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Wed, May 8

2:15-3:15 pm in B7

Dr. Denisova has been leading a Taylor Science Fair Club for interested students after school on Wednesdays (except for the first Wednesday of the month). 



Please consider volunteering at club meetings if you are a cleared volunteer, no science background necessary. Please see the sign-up to view meeting dates or volunteer. 



Thank you, Dr. Denisova for inspiring our young scientists!

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Taylor Garden Volunteers

As we continue to nurture the growth and development of our Taylor Middle School students, we are excited to extend an invitation to you to become a part of our school community in a unique and rewarding way.

To ensure the continued success of our garden program, we're reaching out to passionate parents like you to volunteer some of your time that will continue into the following school year. Whether you have a green thumb or are simply enthusiastic about supporting our students' growth, there are various ways you can contribute:

  • Garden: Help with tasks such as weeding, watering, and general upkeep to keep our garden flourishing.
  • Compost Bin: Maintain the compost bin by “turning” the bin and collecting appropriate scraps. General upkeep to ensure the bin is healthy.
  • Aeroponics System: Watering (topping off) and maintaining a classroom Aeroponics System.
  • Aquaponics Systems: Maintaining multiple small fish tanks throughout the campus (You can see an example of this at the front office)

Your involvement not only enriches the learning experiences of our students but also strengthens our school community. Plus, it's a fantastic opportunity to bond with fellow parents and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our young learners.



If you're interested in volunteering or would like more information, please don't hesitate to reach out to Carble Cheung at [email protected]. Together, let's cultivate a thriving environment where our students can blossom and grow!

Thank you for considering this opportunity to get involved. We truly appreciate your support.

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We are always in need of help and would love to get to know you too. Please consider volunteering to help us plan or work an event, or just help out in general. 



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The Taylor PTA is coordinating the following donation/volunteer opportunities:

  • Need old laptops/iPads for Taylor Robotics
  • Need coaches for Taylor Robotics (1 hr)
  • Good at woodworking? We are looking to build a competition game table for Taylor Robotics
  • Need parent advisors for science fair prep (1 hr)

If interested, please email us at [email protected] and specify how you'd like to help.


Looking for other ways to help Taylor?

Consider 1) donating teen prizes for the BARK store or BARK student raffles, and 2) donate novels to keep our reading library updated.


Taylor ART classes and ART Club are in need of magazines for various projects. Any appropriate magazines for middle schoolers would be appreciated, but we are especially in need of technology and sports magazines.


Please provide donations to Ms. Hurley.



Other Upcoming Events

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Tue, May 7th

7:00 pm

City Hall

Millbrae Elementary School Board Meeting

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Thu, May 9

Taylor Middle School Open House

Time: 6:00 pm



Come celebrate all that your student has accomplished at school this year.

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Sat, May 11

Millbrae Bike Rodeo

Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Place: Taylor Middle School Blacktop

  • Learn about bicycle safety while navigating a safety course
  • Visit booths filled with emergency and disaster preparedness information and other resources

Free food and free helmets and helmet fitting for youth participants (while supplies last)!

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Thu, May 16

Sojourn to the Past

Info Night for 7th Grade Parents

Time: 5:30 pm

Place: Taylor Middle School Auditorium



Come learn about this fantastic opportunity for your child to participate in during their 8th grade year.

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Thu, May 30

FREE Graduation and Promotion Photos

Time: 1:00-5:00 pm

Place: Millbrae Central Park



Generously provided by A Gem Home

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Other Information

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Notable Dates

May 6-10  Staff Appreciation Week

May 7  MESD Board Meeting

May 8 Science Fair Club Meeting

May 9 Taylor Open House

May 10 Early Dismissal at 12:15 pm

May 11 Millbrae Bike Rodeo

May 16  7th Grade Parent Sojourn Info Night
May 23 Math Placement Test #2 (6th graders)

May 31 Last Day of School; early dismissal

Jun 25-Jul 12  Taylor Summer Bridge

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8th Grade Promotion Events

May 23—8th grade Dance 5-7:30pm in the Taylor Auditorium

May 29—BBQ picnic on the Taylor Field 

May 30—Free Graduation/Promotion Photos

May 31—8th Grade Promotion in the Shea Center 

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Music Needs Your Help!

Music parents,



We are asking for your help with one of Amanda’s music classes. During 6th period, Miss Amanda makes lesson plans for the parent helper to follow. Please note that no music experience is necessary.



Thank you all in advance!

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Taylor Summer Bridge

June 25 - July 12

8:35 am - 12:30 pm

Taylor is thrilled to offer the Summer Bridge Program for rising 6th grade families.



When:  June 24- July 12 (No school July 4)

Time: 8:35 AM - 12:30 PM



Rising 6th graders will get to experience life as a middle school student and learn the campus in the safety of only rising 6th graders on campus.



A Google Form will go out to our fifth grade families soon to sign up. As a reminder, students are expected to attend each day of the Summer Bridge program or will be dropped at the second absence.

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AYSO Fall Registration Open

Registration for the fall season of Region 145 AYSO is now open. Multiple in-person registration events available.



Early bird pricing at in-person registration events. Family discounts and scholarships available.

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Looking for Adventure?

Consider joining the local Boy Scouts Troop 355!

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