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Dear Taylor families,



We’re excited to share that the Taylor PTA has raised $27,000 toward our $50,000 goal — we’re halfway there!



If you haven’t joined yet, there’s still time to make a difference. For every $250 donation made by April 30, you’ll receive a free yearbook as a thank-you for your support.

 

Your contribution helps make our Taylor community stronger by funding:

  • Classroom supplies & equipment
  • Teacher and staff support
  • PBIS (Positive Behavioral Intervention & Support) programs
  • Staff appreciation events
  • Technology equipment updates and needs
  • Parent information meetings
  • Student safety supplies
  • Grade-specific enrichment events

    Every dollar directly benefits our students, teachers, and school community. Thank you for helping us reach our goal and for your continued support!

    

    With gratitude,
    Taylor PTA

    Join Now
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    Volunteer Opportunities

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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. 

    

    Sign up below to receive notifications about upcoming volunteer events.

    Sign Up Now

    Interested in volunteering during lunchtime? 

    

    Join the principals:

    • Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays from 12:39-1:09 pm
    • Wednesdays/Thursdays from 11:34 am-12:09 pm

    To begin the process, please complete the Volunteer Clearance Form. You may begin volunteering as soon as Mrs. Thomas confirms you.

    Volunteer Clearance FormContact Mrs. Thomas

    Other Upcoming Events

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    Mon, Oct. 27 - Fri, Oct. 31

    Spooky Spirit Week

    • Monday: Pajama Day
      Wear comfy pajamas to school
    • Tuesday: Twisted Tuesday
      Wear clothes backwards
    • Wednesday: SEL Competition
      8th - Black
      7th - Orange
      6th - Red
    • Thursday: CORALINE
      Wear buttoned shirt
    • Friday: Halloween Costume
      Wear your Halloween costume to school
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    Tue, Oct. 28

    3:15 pm

    Taylor Auditorium

    Sojourn to the Past

    Student meeting in the Taylor Auditorium at 3:15 pm.

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    Thu, Oct. 30

    4:00 pm, via Zoom

    The School Site Council is a team of parents, teachers, staff, and sometimes students who work together to make important decisions for our school. Their main job is to create and approve the Single Plan for Student Achievement, which outlines our school's goals, programs, and how we will use our budget to help students succeed.

    

    Being a part of the SSC is a great way to have your voice heard and to help shape the future of our school community. Your input and ideas are a vital part of this process.

    Join Meeting Now

    Meeting ID: 812 631 0411

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    Thu, Oct. 30

    2:15 pm

    Taylor Auditorium

    Sojourn to the Past

    Student meeting in the Taylor Auditorium at 2:15 pm.

    Other Information

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    Notable Dates

    Oct 28 – Sojourn Student Meeting

    Oct 30 – SSC Meeting; 

                   Sojourn Student Meeting;
                   D-Tech Assembly (8th grade only)

    Oct 31 – Halloween

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    Music Needs Your Help!

    Dear music parents, 

    Taylor has a wonderful music program thanks to teacher Amanda Negrete, who works endless days coordinating lots of moving parts and teaching the students. Every year she also relies on a dedicated group of parents who volunteer their time and efforts to help her. We are asking all Taylor music parents to help keep this volunteer group going this year.  As the saying goes, "many hands make light work."  

    

    The main goals of the music parent volunteer group is to help with fundraising and concerts. The Winter Concert is fast approaching on December 10th at Mills High School. Ms. Amanda would truly appreciate help from volunteers to help set up, sell concessions, and other tasks during the concert. Please e-mail if you're interested in helping out with the concert or other activities during the year. We also hope to find some parent leads to help with organizing volunteer events. If you're interested, let us know!

    

    Please e-mail us using the button below to get connected. Let's work together to provide a great year to our music students. Looking forward to hearing from you!

    

    Musically,
    Taylor Music parents 

    Email Us Now

    High School Registration Information

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    Priority 1 ENROLLMENT - Beat the rush and register your student during Priority 1 Enrollment!

    • SchoolMint Link will be live on November 3, 2025
    • Window opens at 8:30 a.m. on November 3, 2025 and closes 11:59 p.m. on February 6, 2026
    • Intra-district transfer requests will be accepted only during the Priority 1 Enrollment window.
    • Intra-district Lottery will be pulled on February 2026
    • Course Information and Freshmen Scheduling Window: March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026
    • Special Education Parent Information Night

    Learn more: www.smuhsd.org/8thgradeparentinfonight

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    Millbrae Recreation Fall Sports Registration Open

    Fall Sports through the Millbrae Rec Center is open for the following:

    • Girls and Boys Flag Football
    • Girls and Boys Volleyball
    • Co-ed Cross Country


    Registration is limited. Sign up ASAP!

    Register Now
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    Debate Club

    Kevin Chen, a senior at The Nueva School and a former student at Taylor (class of '22), with the help of Mr. Chen, started an after-school debate program at Taylor last school year and we're planning to continue it this year on Fridays after school from 3 PM to 4:30 PM in Room A2.

    

    Starting debate early substantially increases student odds of doing well in high school debate, and it's also a great opportunity to catch up with current events and practice extemporaneous speaking and critical thinking. If you're interested, please fill out the form below to register.

    After the program begins with our first meeting on September 26th. Weekly emails will be sent to students and their families regarding the content we covered at our Friday practice with some additional suggested reading.

    Thank you for your consideration! 

      Learn More Now

      To learn more about the program, you can email Kevin for debate and coaching questions and Ms. Zlatunich and Mr. Chen for any others.

      Email KevinEmail Ms. ZlatunichEmail Mr. Chen
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      Peninsula Math Circle

      Peninsula Math Circle is a new course that Connor Leong (a junior at BHS and one of only 30 students nationwide to qualify for the USA International Math Olympiad Team Selection Group) and Kevin Chu (a parent coach of Burlingame’s math team) are offering through Burlingame Parks & Recreation this fall. 

      

      The course is intended for 7th-9th graders (though 10th graders who are just getting into competition math are welcome). The fall sessions will be focused on math competition topics that are common on middle school competitions (AMC 8, MATHCOUNTS) and high school competitions (AMC 10/12). The sessions are appropriate for any student who wants to improve their problem-solving skills and are enthusiastic about learning math beyond what’s taught in school (for instance, number theory, combinatorics, advanced algebra, and advanced geometry).

        Session 2

        Dates: Saturdays from 11/1 through 12/20
        (except for 11/29)

        Time: 2:00-3:30pm

        Location: Burlingame Community Center

        Register for Session 2

        To learn more about Peninsula Math Circle and these fall sessions.

        Peninsula Math CircleBurlingame Parks and Recreation
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        Our school and teachers need all the help they can get! Donate today and join the PTA! *Yearbook included with each $250 donation!

        

        Thank you for supporting Taylor and our children!

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        Taylor Middle School PTA
        850 Taylor Blvd.
        Millbrae, CA 94030
        [email protected]
        A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
        Tax ID 94-6174620

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