Past Events
Parent Education Night
Date: May 24, 2023
At 5:30 PM, our school district hosts a Parent Education Night at Shea Center. StarVista Crisis Center and Rape Trauma Services provide information on:
talking to your children about sensitive issues
keeping the lines of communication open
learning how to cope with uncertain times
Taylor Comic Showcase
Date: May 20, 2023
Peninsula Library System is holding their Comic Arts Fest.
Taylor English Department and Taylor PTA offer students a comic showcase as part of Peninsula Library System’s Comic Arts Fest. Draw on your own or with friends during Friday lunch period in A1.
Create a comic strip with six or more cells.
Submit your comic strip by new deadline of Saturday, May 20.
Eat Local with MEF & Lai Lai Restaurant
Date: May 21, 2023
When you order online between Wednesday, May 17–Sunday, May 21 and use code MEF2023, Lai Lai Restuarant will generously donate 25% of your purchase back to MEF—the most of any Eat Local partner so far!
Orders must be made ONLINE using code MEF2023. Pick up and Delivery available.
Taylor PTA General Meeting
Date: May 18, 2023
At 6:30 PM, please join the meeting on Zoom. Mills High School counselor Rachel Mack answers frequently asked questions from middle schoolers.
Only Taylor PTA members may vote, so join Taylor PTA.
Tonight's agenda:
Confirm quorum; call to order
Review and approve minutes from last board meeting and amended 2022-2023 budget and 2023-2024 proposed budget
Financial Report, release of funds
Principal and teacher updates
2023-2024 PTA board members vote in:
Co-Presidents (Interim): Louise Lien
Secretary: Jessica Boelter
Treasurer: Ria Delima
Volunteer Coordinator: Debbie Ruelas
VP of communication: Daisy Wong
VP of webmaster: Phil Dang
VPs of Hospitality: Lorena Ortega and Grace Ng
VPs of Student Activities: Jen Wu and Dena Duthoy Null
Members at Large: Kim Beliso, Susan Lin Eng
Historian: Joann Shie-Chen
Auditor: Quyen Phung
VP of Yearbook: Jamie Casile
8th Grade lead: Sanita FungRachel Mack Q&A session
12:15 PM Dismissal
Date: May 12, 2023
While Taylor has 12:15 PM dismissal, Millbrae elementary schools end at the usual time.
Class of 2024’s Lei Fundraiser
Date: May 12, 2023
They are raising funds to support their 8th grade activities next year. Purchase a 36-inch single purple orchid lei ($18) by May 12th for your 8th grader! All leis will be available for pick up on Wednesday, May 31st.
Aladdin, Jr. Performance
Date: May 12 & 13, 2023
Taylor auditorium: Taylor Drama Llamas perform Disney’s Aladdin, Jr. on Friday, May 12 at 7 PM and Saturday, May 13 at 1 PM. Tickets are on sale at Shea Center.
Adults/Non MESD Students $10.00
Taylor/MESD Students Presale $5.00
Taylor/MESD Students @ The Door $7.00
Want to volunteer for the concession stand or contribute food?
Teacher Appreciation Week
Date: May 8, 2023
Here's how your student can show their appreciation. Parents can also show appreciation by signing up for fruit donations.
Monday the 8th: bring your teacher a fresh fruit
Tuesday the 9th: bring your teacher a card
Wednesday the 10th: bring your teacher or staff a gift card
Thurdsday the 11th: bring your teacher a flower or plant
Friday the 12th: bring your teacher a fun snack
Taylor Open House
Date: May 11, 2023
Start the tour in the auditorium at 5:30 PM with a welcome by Principal Slauson and Principal Zlatunich. 6 PM–7 PM, check out the student work in all the classrooms.
Fundraiser for Class of 2023 Lawn Sign
Date: May 8, 2023
We’ve extended the date for the fundraiser to Monday the 8th at 5pm. Please note we need 50 signs to be sold to make this happen and we are halfway there. If we can get 50 families to commit to purchasing a sign for $15 please respond to sanitathomas1976@gmail.com.
Orders will be placed on 5/9 at 5:30 PM and should arrive in 11 business days. Payment details to follow.
Community Block Party
Date: April 26, 2023
5 PM–7 PM, our school district hosts a party at Caroline Shea Center for the communities at Meadows, Spring Valley, and Taylor. Free pizza, ice cream, and activities for the whole family. Hear about the goals of our school district.
Performances
5:10 PM Meadows (Elyse)
5:25 PM Meadows
5:40 PM Folk dance (Amanda)
5:55 PM Folk dance
6:10 PM Taylor musicians
6:25 PM Taylor drama
Activities
Puppy Therapy outside H7
kids activities between H Hall & Shea Center
Legarza activities at basketball courts next to gym
CAMedu table
Millbrae Community Conversation
Date: April 24, 2023
5 PM–6:30 PM, Caroline Shea Center, our school district hosts a gathering with Chief Allen of Millbrae Police Bureau, Lieutenant Trickett of Investigations Bureau, representatives from San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office, and representatives from San Mateo County Health Foundation’s Keller Center.
Due to the conversation tonight, the school district requests only adults attend.
Yearbook Information
Date: April 21, 2023
To purchase your yearbook, either donate $250 to Taylor PTA or buy it from Treering for $40. Already have a Treering account? You’ll need this passcode 1013758220913404 and the name of your student’s first period teacher.
If you purchased your yearbook before April 16, your yearbook will be distributed at school. Otherwise, your yearbook will be shipped to your home.
Leadership has put together an “Other Sports” page for our yearbook. If your child plays a sport outside of Taylor please add photos of your child playing that sport for the yearbook.
Taylor PTA General Meeting
Date: April 6, 2023
6:30 PM, please join the meeting on Zoom. We’ll discuss next school year’s open positions for Taylor PTA Board.
Only Taylor PTA members may vote, so join Taylor PTA.
Spring Break
No school: Monday, March 27–Friday, March 31.
Math Club
Date: March 24, 2023
Mr. Chen and Mr. Eller host Math Club every Thursday during lunch block in G6 or Library. Learn math concepts from playing games.
Wednesday Music Concert
Date: March 22, 2023
Please join us at 6:30 PM at Shea Center for our second concert of the year.
Info Night for Incoming 6th Graders
Date: March 21, 2023
5:30 PM–6:30 PM, auditorium: we invite all families whose child will enter Taylor 6th grade. Learn about what to expect at Taylor.
Electricity Restored to Taylor
Date: March 16, 2023
Classes resume with period 1–6 schedule instead of block schedule. Dismissal at 2 PM as usual.
Taylor Classes Canceled: No Electricity
Date: March 15, 2023
Other Millbrae schools have electricity and will open for school today: Green Hills, Lomita Park, Meadows, and Spring Valley.
No Phone Service at Elementary Schools
Date: March 15, 2023
You must use email to report absences, early pickups, etc.
Mills Open House for Taylor 8th Graders
Date: March 9, 2023
5:30 PM–6:30 PM, Mills High School warmly welcomes all Taylor 8th graders and their parents to attend the Incoming 9th Grade Orientation in the Mills Auditorium. You will meet Mills administration and learn all about Mills academics, athletics, extracurricular activities, and other programs.
Join us for Open House immediately afterwards from 6:30 PM–8 PM where you can visit classrooms, talk to teachers and see displayed works and projects from current students. During the open house, there is no bell schedule for this event. Classrooms will be open for informal class visits for the duration of the evening.
San Mateo S.T.E.M. Fair
Date: March 4, 2023
Congratulations to:
Aliya Fund & McKayla Ramosa won First Place in the 7th Grade Biological Systems category. Their submission answered the question, “Does dog saliva reduce growth of a particular type of bacteria from common areas?” They will move on to California State Fair in Los Angeles and qualify for National Middle School S.T.E.M. Fair in Washington, DC.
Samuel Hwang won Second Place in the 7th Grade Material Science category. His submission answered the question, “Which moisturizer works best to keep skin moist?”
Taylor PTA Short Story Writing Contest
Date: February 25, 2023
To help us gear up for the Peninsula Library System’s Short Story Writing Contest for teens, Taylor English Department and Millbrae Library are hosting four short story write-ins on the theme “family, chosen family, or found family.”
Enter for a chance to win a prize both with the Peninsula Library System Short Story Writing Contest and Taylor PTA Short Story Contest. contest details
Enter the Peninsula Library System Short Story Writing Contest (6th–12th graders residing in San Mateo County)
Enter the Taylor PTA Short Story Writing Contest (6th–8th graders currently at Taylor)
Rules:
Submit your own original work of 500 words or less.
Stories can be realistic fiction, sci-fi, fantasy, mystery, dystopian, or whatever you come up with
Peninsula Library System short story due by Saturday, February 25
Taylor PTA short story due by Saturday, February 25 March 4
Congratulations to the winners:
8th grader Matthew Lee’s MidSummer
7th grader Samuel Hwang’s My Family Ski Trip
6th grader Maria Buena R. Corriceta’s Family Reunion
6th grade runner-up Aarav Siddarth’s Constellation
Honorable Mentions:
Andreas Kells Swenerton
Jingqi Liang (Kiki)
Jaycee (Jacilyn) Chen
Associated Student Body Movie Night Fundraiser
Date: February 24, 2023
5:30 PM–7:45 PM in the auditorium: our Associated Student Body students are excited to put on their first Movie Night at Taylor this school year. This event is for Taylor students only. Once students have entered, they will not be released without parental consent and picked up. Bags will not be permitted to enter the auditorium. All food and beverages that can enter the auditorium can be purchased during the event.
Electronics Waste Drop-off
Date: February 18, 2023
10 AM–2 PM, Taylor parking lot: Zarc Recycling takes your electronic waste (e-waste) for free. They don’t accept large household appliances, vacuums, light bulbs, lamps, household batteries, or furniture.
Vaping & Bullying Education Night
Date: February 16, 2023
6 PM–8 PM, auditorium: The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Department will present an education night on the signs and risks of vaping, as well as a segment on bullying and cyberbullying.
Final meeting for Sojourn Trip
Date: February 13, 2023
6:30 PM–7:30 PM, auditorium: the agenda covers hotel information, flight information, packing list, and various forms that needs to be turned in. Final payment also due.
forms: medical, rules, and lunch (fill out ASAP)
High School Enrollment for 8th Graders
Date: February 10, 2023
Priority enrollment ( Español, 中文 ) ended. Get your 8th grader enrolled for 2023–2024 high school. More info.
Support Taylor Music via Pizza
Date: February 10, 2023
Order from Mountain Mike’s Pizza and have 20% of your purchase go to Taylor Music. Buffet and happy hour excluded. Cannot combine with coupon or discount. Delivery order must be greater than $30.
Bulldog Panacake Party
Date: January 28, 2023
9:30 AM–11:30 AM, Caroline Shea Center: Enjoy a free breakfast of pancakes and sausages with your Taylor family. Get family time by playing tabletop games after breakfast.
8th Grade Panoramic Picture Day
Date: January 24, 2023
The weather is sunny and the photographer is available. Have your 8th grader wear their Class of 2023 t-shirt or sweatshirt. Otherwise, wear a red, white, or black top.
Order your panoramic photo. Last day to order is February 3.
Taylor PTA General Meeting
Date: January 19, 2023
This Thursday, 6:30 PM, please join the meeting on Zoom. Only Taylor PTA members may vote, so join Taylor PTA. The agenda:
Review and approve minutes from the last board meeting including budget amendment
Financial Report, Release of Funds
Principals Report
Teachers Update
Bulldog Pancake Party, eWaste drop-off, and upcoming events
Taylor Bookdrive
Lunchtime volunteer training
Taylor Staff Holiday Cookies & Treats
Date: December 14, 2022
Wednesday morning, sign up to spread your holiday cheer to the staff via your favorite treats.
Taylor Music Fundraiser
Date: December 13, 2022
Eat at any Panda Express on Tuesday the 13th and support the Taylor Music program.
Use code 911872 at checkout, and our music program will receive 28% of all purchases.
Simply order online or via App then enter the code into the fundraiser box during online checkout.
Taylor Staff Charcuterie Spread
Date: December 12, 2022
Back by popular demand! Taylor PTA will present the faculty and staff with a charcuterie spread with the help of contributions from our members.
Taylor Drama Llamas Present The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet
Date: December 9 and 10, 2022
Support the Drama Llamas by attending the production in the auditorium, Friday, December 9, 7 PM and Saturday, December 10, 12:15 PM. Volunteers needed to staff the concession table.
Taylor Winter Music Concert at Mills High School
Date: December 8, 2022
Taylor Music Program holds their Winter Music Concert in the Mills High School auditorium. Free admission, doors open at 6 PM, and donations appreciated.
*note: Mills High School Music Department holds their own Winter Concert the following day at 7 PM.
Second Parent Meeting about Sojourn Trip
Date: December 1, 2022
If you missed the September meeting, don't miss this one. The meeting occurs December 1, 6:30 PM–7:30 PM in the Taylor auditorium. Many of your questions about the trip will be answered.
Sojourn Project gives 8th graders the opportunity to travel to Washington D.C., Gettysburg, and Mt. Vernon on March 11–17, 2023. The 8th grade trip occurs March 11–17, 2023 and costs $3,700 ($1,000 deposit). Financial aid is available. The cost pays for airfare and bus transportation, meals and lodging, admission to museums and historical sites, entertainment, a nurse, chaperones, and the educators who teach the lessons.
Taylor Music Program Wants Your Help
Date: November 17, 2022
View Kayla Corley’s presentation shared at November’s general PTA meeting.
Taylor PTA General Meeting
Date: November 17, 2022
6:30 PM–7:30 PM, meeting location changed to Zoom: Music teacher Kayla Corley shares about the significance of the Taylor music program. All are invited attend but only PTA members can vote on agenda items.
Join the Zoom meeting. Meeting ID is 881 8895 7717 and passcode is 94030.
October 17 meeting minutes for your review.
Important Upcoming Dates:
11/30 & 12/7 Taylor PTA maker gathering for the MEF holiday boutique
12/7–12/10 MEF Eat Local with Mountain Mike's Pizza
12/11 MEF Holiday Boutique
12/12 Taylor Teachers/ staff appreciation holiday lunch
12/14 Taylor Teachers/Staff cookies exchange
1/14 Taylor e-Waste fundraising for outdoor ed scholarship funds
1/28 Bulldog Pancake
Teacher and Staff Appreciation
Date: November 16, 2022
The Taylor PTA is coordinating pie donations to show appreciation to Taylor teachers and staff during this season of gratitude. Please sign up to donate a pie before noon Wednesday, November 16.
Volunteers Needed for Spooktacular Dance
Date: October 28, 2022
Taylor parents, we need your help for cleanup after tonight’s dance. Dance takes place in the auditorium from 6 PM–8 PM. Clean up after.
Mills High School Information Night for 8th Graders
Date: October 26, 2022
Takes place at 6:30 PM–8 PM in the Mills auditorium. Parents and their 8th graders are invited. Various Mills groups will be present. Mills students will lead campus tours.
The Habit Burger Grill Supports Millbrae Education Foundation
Date: October 26, 2022
Tonight is your last chance to order at Millbrae’s The Habit Burger Grill and support Millbrae Education Foundation (MEF). The Habit will donate 20% of sales October 24–26 to MEF. This only applies IN-PERSON AT THE CASHIER WITH THIS PICTURE. Online order or kiosk order doesn’t count!
If you attend tonight’s Mills Information Night, order from The Habit before you go.
Bulldog Bash
Date: October 20, 2022
We bring the free hot dogs. • Celebrate your culture. Share an international dessert or condiment for the hot dogs. • Activities for parents and students. All Taylor families should come. • Shea Center
Math, Puzzle, and Treat Challenge
Date: October 2022
Four weeks of October and one challenge per week. Students must also show on paper how they calculate the answers. Math department will give the winners a pizza party in H Hall during lunch period on Monday, November 14.
Week 4/Final challenge: 6th grade • 7th grade • 8th grade
Week 3 challenge: 6th grade • 7th grade • 8th grade
Week 2 challenge: 7th grade • 8th grade • no 6th grade challenge due to Outdoor Education trip
Week 1 challenge: 6th grade • 7th grade • 8th grade
Week 4 Winners
Gold 🥇 Brandon Chu (7), Christina Chen (7), Eric Lim (7), Hannah Yeung (7), Isaac Bong (7), Luca Busracamwongs (7), Lucy Null (7), Mikayla Ho (7), Samuel Hwang (7), Soey Zeng (7), Suri Rastani (7), Iris Chou (6), Jocelyn Wu (6), Marvin Loong (6), Olivia Ma (6), Olivia N. (6), and anonymous
Silver 🥈 Jacqueline Chen (8), Aden Fang (7), Kristy Li (7), Aden Chen (7), Andreas K. Swenerton (7), Justeana Chan-Chen (7), Lucas Chang (7), Nathan Lee (7), Tyler Tanabe (7), Vincy Wong (7), Zeus Lipana (7), Zijun Wang (Johnson), and anonymous × 3
Bronze 🥉 Nathan Lau (7), Sophia Eng (7), Aarav Siddarth (6), Cameron Liu (6), Connor Lee (6), Jacob Mullins (6), and anonymous × 3
Week 3 Winners
Gold 🥇Ethan Chen (8), Brandon Chu (7), Christina Chen (7), Hannah Yeung (7), Kristy Li (7), Luca Busracamwongs (7), Lucy Null (7), McKayla Fabiana Ramos (7), Samuel Hwang (7), Soey Zeng (7), Alex (6), Andreas K. Swenerton (6), Iris Chou (6), Jacilyn Chen (6), Jocelyn Wu (6), Justeana Chan-Chen (6), Mable Kaufman (6), Maria Buena Gorriceta (6), Marvin Loong (6), Nathan Lee (6), Olivia Ma (6), Zeus Lipana (6), Zijun Wang (6), and anonymous × 2
Silver 🥈Antonio Gorriceta (8), Jacqueline Chen (8), Jingqi (Kiki) Liang (8), Lucca Silverstre De Souza (8), Tiffany Siu (8), Mikayla Ho (7), Suri Rastani (7), Aden Chen (6), Mateo (6), Vincy Wong (6), and anonymous × 2
Bronze 🥉 Darion Angelini (8), Lauren Dener (8), Aden Fang (7), Aidan Young (7), Nathan Lau (7), Aidan Li (6), Sydney Kerwick (6), and anonymous × 3
Week 2 Winners
Gold 🥇 Ellie Goldvekht (8), Nathaniel Fong (8), Tiffany Siu (8), Brandon Chu (7), Hannah Yeung (7), Isaac Bong (7), Luca Busracamwongs (7), Samuel H. (7), Soey Zeng (7), Suri Rastani (7), Olivia C. (6), and anonymous × 2
Silver 🥈 Ethan Chen (8), Jacqueline Chen (8), Aden F. (7), Austin Fang (7), Christina Chen (7), Max Voytovich (7), Mikayla Ho (7), and anonymous
Bronze 🥉 Sophia Eng (7), and anonymous × 2
Week 1 Winners
Gold 🥇 Ellie Goldvekht (8), Kyle Venook (8), Brandon Chu (7), Luca Busracamwongs (7), Marcus Lee (7), Andreas Swenerton (6), Emelyn Au (6), Marvin Loong (6), Olivia R. Casile (6), Olivia Ma (6), and anonymous × 2
Silver 🥈 Emily Anning (8), Eve Casile (8), Jacqueline Chen (8), Justin Evanchik (8), Nathaniel Fong (8), Aria Liang (7), Christina Chen (7), Hannah Yeung (7), Isaac Bong (7), Max Voytovich (7), Mikayla Ho (7), Soey Zeng (7), Sophia Eng (7), Aaron Deer (6), Aden Chen (6), Cameron Liu (6), Mateo Ortiz (6), Max Lee (6), Nathan Lee (6), Olivia Tram Nguyen (6), Vincy (6), Zuun Wang (6), and anonymous × 3
Bronze 🥉 Aden Fang (7), Aidan Young (7), Austin (7), Ekaterina (7), McKayla (7), Nathan Friis (7), Samuel J. Hwang (7), Tiffany Siu (7), and anonymous × 2
Contest to Get a Class Treat
Date: September 16, 2022
Three advisory classrooms, one for each grade level, with the most number of donations (not the amount) will get a treat.
Your $25 or higher donation helps get your student’s advisory classroom closer to getting the treat and funds projects to enrich student learning. Donate $250 or higher and get a free gift while supplies last.
If you have more than one Taylor student, your donation will be divided between them.
Donations between August 1 and October 7 qualify towards the contest.
The advisory classroom winners:
6th grade: Mr. Chen • 7th grade: Ms. Nestor • 8th grade: Ms. Corley
Taylor PTA General Meeting
Date: September 15, 2022
You’re invited to the Taylor library 6:30 PM–7:30 PM. Math teacher Jonathan Lee presents various math programs and math competitions. Green Hills parents Lailah Morris and Samir Thadani speak about next year’s parcel tax to help fund Millbrae schools.
Parent Meeting about Outdoor Education
Date: September 14, 2022
Join the 7 PM parent meeting on Zoom to answer questions not found in the information and registration forms. Apply for financial aid.
Your 6th grader‘s first-period teacher handed out information and registration forms last week. This is the final school year 6th graders have the option of attending Outdoor Education. YMCA Camp Jones Gulch will host them on October 10–14. 225 spots available for 250 students so registration is first come, first served.
Registration deadline is September 30th.
Parent Meeting about Sojourn Trip
Date: September 8, 2022
If you missed this meeting, there will be another meeting in the future.
Thursday, September 1, 8th graders learned about the Sojourn Project where they have the opportunity to travel to Washington D.C., Gettysburg, and Mt. Vernon on March 11–17, 2023. The 8th grade trip occurs March 11–17, 2023 and costs $3,700 ($1,000 deposit). Financial aid is available. The cost pays for airfare and bus transportation, meals and lodging, admission to museums and historical sites, entertainment, a nurse, chaperones, and the educators who teach the lessons.
The parent meeting is 6:30 PM–8:30 PM in the Taylor auditorium. Many of your questions about the trip will be answered.
Back-to-School Night
Date: August 25, 2022
5:40 PM–7 PM We will gather at the outdoor amphitheater for our welcome and introduction. Class presentations will begin on an abbreviated schedule beginning at 6 PM and going until 7 PM. We are hoping that parents can learn about their child’s teachers and classes. While we do not have time for this to be a conference, it is very helpful to put a name with a face and learn about the student’s schedules.
Pics from First Day of School
Date: August 18, 2022
Submit your first day of school photos for the yearbook! Upload your pictures or send them to yearbook@millbraetaylorpta.org
A yearbook is included with each $250 PTA donation.
8th Grade Promotion Event
8th Grade Virtual Ceremony
Date: June 10, 2021
8:45am-9:15am - 8th Grade Virtual Celebration - ALL parents and students are welcome to join this virtual celebration for our 8th grade students. The Zoom link for this event will be sent out the week of June 7.
Hello 8th grade families,
Here is the Zoom link for tomorrow's 8th grade virtual celebration, starting at 8:45 AM.
https://millbraesd-org.zoom.us/j/88065504455?pwd=WnZiRFl0cXdIS2VKdEZOZU43Njcwdz09
Distance Learning students will check-in with their 1st period teacher for attendance at 8:30. At 8:45 AM, they will use the link above to join the virtual celebration.
In-person students, will arrive at school at normal time and their 1st period teacher will join the Zoom and display it to the class.
Students should plan to attend 3rd and 5th period classes as normally scheduled after the event.
We are looking forward to celebrating our 8th graders!
8th Grade In-Person Promotion Walk
Date: June 11, 2021
Location: Taylor - Front of the school & Auditorium
Times: Families select their arrival time slot between 8:45am - 12:15pm (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44ACAA22A5F8C25-sample)
Each family needs to sign up for one arrival time.
Each student will be allowed to bring a max of 4 guests.
Guests will accompany their student into the auditorium where the student will perform the promotion walk across the auditorium stage as the student's name is read.
Families will remain physically distant in designated areas in front of the school before entering the auditorium.
Students will walk across the stage and have their name read. After the student's name has been read, they will proceed to a photo opportunity outside in front of Taylor and receive their goody bags.
After students have taken their photos, they will exit campus with their families ASAP as we will not be able to allow families to congregate on the Taylor campus.
All families will be required to follow health and safety protocols. Masks will be required for every individual on campus.
FREE COVID VACCINE Clinics
Wednesday, June 2 - Capuchino High School
Friday, June 4 - Hillsdale High School
Tuesday, June 8 - Mills High School
Clinics begin at 10am (while supplies last)
Register for an appointment at https://myturn.ca.gov or call 1-833-422-4255
All people 12+ in San Mateo County (if under 18 with parent consent)
All are welcome regardless of immigration status
Don't forget to bring proof of identity
Appointment encouraged, walk ups also welcome
Presented by Millbrae Education Foundation (MEF)
Millbrae FunRun
Join us by running (or walking) at your own pace in MEF’s first virtual FunRun! You choose the “where” and the “when”, anytime between May 17th and May 31st.
Your Time · Your Pace · Your Community
This event is open to everyone in the Millbrae community and beyond! All children and adults are encouraged to participate. Proceeds will benefit the MEF’s mission to provide a well-rounded, equitable education for all Millbrae students.
Each registration includes a commemorative t-shirt, medal, and delicious pancake breakfast prepared by the Millbrae Lions.
The MLC Silent Auction Site is NOW LIVE at https://tinyurl.com/MLCAuction2021 - MORE ITEMS COMING SOON!
Note: An account is needed to bid on an item. In the event you do not wish to create an account but would like to bid on an item, please contact me at 650-315-7060 and I can help place a bid and/or help you to set up an account.
Link to register for our live event on Saturday, 4/24/21: https://tinyurl.com/RegisterMLCAuction2021 - PLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT AND CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION
Dave & Buster's Power Cards for $25
December 16, 2019
Just in time for the holidays! Great as stocking stuffers!
Hurry now, deadline for orders is Monday, December 16th!
For more details, go to our Dave & Buster's page.
Taylor PTA Pancake Breakfast
December 3, 2019
Hi Bulldog Families,
We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends! As we enter into the holiday season of giving, we want to give you an update on the Taylor PTA Pancake Breakfast... we met the goal of raising $7,000 to fund grants for our Taylor teachers!! Teachers will be applying for grants to fund classroom needs such as supplies, equipment, projects, activities, etc. We are excited to be able to give and support our teachers!
A special thanks to our incredible sponsors... the MILLBRAE LIONS CLUB who generously donated and cooked up delicious pancakes and sausage while ONE MARTIAL ARTS generously donated scrumptious fresh fruit toppings!
A tremendous THANK YOU to our event co-chairs Kym Murray-Akins and Majida Alfakhouri and wonderful volunteers who contributed to making this event a big success! We'd also like to thank the following for donating to the event:
Bacchus Wine & Spirits
Bagel Street Cafe
Eggettes
Lefty's
Leonardo's Deli
Millbrae Lions Baseball
Millbrae Pancake House
Mr. Zabzdyr
Pape's Meats
Paris Baguette
Round Table Pizza
Safeway
San Francisco Giants
Shabu House
Subway
Target
Taylor 8th Grade Committee
Trader Joe's
Walgreens
We are incredibly grateful to have the support of our Taylor families and community partners. Thank you!
Warmly,
Vivian Chu and Tiffany Tisen
Taylor PTA Co-Presidents
Taylor PTA Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, November 17, 2019, 9am - 12pm
Taylor Caroline Shea Center, 850 Taylor Blvd, Millbrae, CA 94030
Rise and shine, it's Pancakes Time!
Come join the Taylor community for our 2nd Annual PTA Pancake Breakfast. It will be a great morning spent with friends and community supporters. Millbrae Lions Club will generously provide delicious pancakes with One Martial Arts Millbrae providing toppings. Coffee and juice will also be served and new this year is a yogurt bar!
Similar to last year, there will be great themed raffle baskets and silent auction items such as Disneyland tickets. Proceeds from this event will support Teacher's Grants so help us achieve our $7,000 goal!
Tickets are now on sale. BONUS: With a minimum purchase of three tickets (or a donation of $30.00), your child will receive one Mile Pass for PE class.
$10/Person Pre-Sale (Early Bird Pricing extended to Wednesday, Nov 13!!)
$12/Person at the Door
JOIN US! For more details, see Pancake Breakfast.
Taylor Middle School E-Waste & Kid Clothing Collection/Drop-Off
Saturday, November 9, 2019, 10am - 2pm
850 Taylor Blvd - Lower Parking Lot
FREE! NEVER A FEE!
DRIVE THRU - we do ALL the unloading
Pick up service limited to Millbrae, by request only
Contact: pkmatsuda@yahoo.com
Please click on the flyer for more details.
Taylor PTA thanks everyone for coming to the inaugural Bulldog Bash!!
It was a great way of catching up with friends, meeting Taylor staff, and learning about the different organizations on campus and in the community. We would especially like to thank the staff for supporting this event and Mr. Zabzdyr for sacrificing himself to be drenched for a good cause!
Congratulations to our Taylor PTA Raffle Winners! Valerie Blasi won the pair of Disneyland tickets and Phuong Kwan won the Gift Card Basket!
Help us reach our $50,000 goal!
We have raised approximately $26,000 to date, what a great start to the new school year!! It isn't too late to donate, we need YOUR donations to reach our $50,000 goal!! Donate (https://www.millbraetaylorpta.org/membership) by Back-to-School Night Wednesday, 9/4 and receive an exclusive gift while supplies last. Just stop by the Taylor PTA table at Back-to-School Night to pick up your Taylor Middle School 3-in-1 pen.
Please take a look at the informational flyer that shows why your financial support is so important to our goals, as well as how PTA and MEF funding is allocated.
Thank you for all your support of Taylor! See you at Back-to-School Night!
Vivian Chu and Tiffany Tisen, Taylor PTA Co-Presidents
Bulldog Bash
Saturday, Aug. 24th, 2019
Taylor Middle School is having their first Bulldog Bash on Saturday, Aug. 24th, 2019 11am-2pm! Please mark your calendars! We will have multiple informational tables for PTA, clubs, community members, etc. There will be raffles and some giveaways as well for families who attend this event. There will also be music, food trucks, dessert potluck and a chance to dunk Mr. Z!
We are seeking any unused gift cards you may have at home for a gift card basket for one of the raffles. Please let me know if you have any you would like to donate.
Help us spread the word about this event!