Mill Creek Magic Messages
News and Updates from Mr. Ortman & Mrs. Dowd - March 2-6
Important Dates
March 2nd - March 6th:
- National School Breakfast Week
Monday, March 2nd:
- Read Across America
- 6th Grade Human Body Assembly
Tuesday, March 3rd:
- Pennies for Patients Kickoff Assembly
Friday, March 6th:
- CREEKERS' Code Friday
- Solo Circus, 7:00 PM
March 9th - 13th: Pennies for Patients Week
- Monday, 3/9: Pajama Penny Day
- Tuesday, 3/10: Neon Nickels Day
- Wednesday, 3/11: Dazzling Dimes Day
- Thursday, 3/12: Crazy Quarters Day
- Friday, 3/13: Team Up Against Leukemia Day
Saturday, March 14th:
- Spring Fair, 11:00-2:30
PSSA Dates:
- English Language Arts (Gr. 3-6): April 20, 21, & 22
- Mathematics (Gr. 3-6): April 27 & 29
- Science (Gr. 4): April 30 & May 1
Home and School Association News and Flyers
Upcoming HSA Events
- The Solo Circus will once again be visiting Mill Creek on Friday, March 6. Michael DuBois is an extraordinary ringmaster, juggler, and magician. Join us for a night of fun and laughs! He has appeared in the Greatest Showman and the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Please register on My Payments Plus. Contact Tanya Nghiem at tmk79@aol.com with any questions.
- Registration for the Sky Zone event and the Solo Circus are now open in My Payments Plus.
- Spring Fair - Saturday, March 14th - Basket Donations are now being collected. Please send in your assigned theme basket item to the school as soon as possible. All items are due by Monday, March 9th. Please see list below for the assigned themes by classroom:
Mrs. Lincow - Day at the Beach Mrs. McMullan - Preschool Fun
Mr. Hartigan - Slime and Squishies Mrs. Cocca – Legos
Mrs. Hannon - Summer Fun Ms. Durick - Summer Fun
Mrs. Aptacy - BBQ, Picnic, & Smores Mrs. Binckley - BBQ, Picnic & Smores
Mrs. Dixson – Philly Sports Mrs. Farrell – Philly Sports
Mr. Martin – Arts & Crafts Mrs. Peka – Arts & Crafts
Mrs. Kralick – Pet Lovers Ms. Morrison – Ice Cream Sundae
Mrs. Ruth – Family Game Night Mrs. Simon - Family Game Night
Mrs. Sorenson – Family Baking Mr. Tonik – Family Baking
Mrs. Paine – Star Wars Mrs. Angelo – A Day at the Fields
Mrs. Chambley – A Day at the Fields Mrs. Regec – Italian Night
Mr. Molenari – Candy Ms. Zeoli – Ice Cream Sundae Party
Mrs. Fitzmaurice – A Day at the Spa Mrs. Divens – Gift Cards
Mrs. Murray – Mexican Night Mrs. Yarmolyk – Candy
Mrs. Sherman - Candy
- Help is needed for basket making on March 11th. Sign up here.
- Volunteers are needed to make our Spring Fair a success! Please consider donating time to our school. Sign up here.
Other HSA News
- Hershey Park and Dorney Park tickets are now on sale. Click here for the order form. Orders are due by Friday, March 6th.
- Volunteers needed: The Spring Fair committee has a few vacancies and is seeking 1-2 volunteers for the Prize Room (assist in organizing and supervising prize room) and Games/Entertainment (organize and supervise event games and entertainment).
- Each year during the Spring Fair the 6th-grade class runs a bake sale. All proceeds raised go towards the Keegan's Krusaders scholarship fund and Wolinksy Warriors. Please consider donating baked goods for these two worthy causes. Sign up here.
- We have collected about $400 worth of box tops so far this year. Our goal for the end of the year is $1000. Don't forget to send in your box tops or scan your receipts into the box tops app! See the flyer for more information.
Save the Date: Everyone Mark Your Calendars!
- Whole School Family Fun Night at Mill Creek with the Solo Circus - Friday, March 6th
- Spring Fair - Saturday, March 14th
- 6th Grade Skyzone - Sunday, March 29th
- Mill Creek Spring Dance - Friday, April 3rd
- Mill Creek 5K - Sunday, April 26th: Registration Form
Principal's Post - A Weekly Note From Mr. Ortman
Happy Friday!
Thank you to everyone who has come out to support The Mill Creek Players this week! The performances of Mary Poppins, Jr. have been fantastic. We owe the success of this production to the dedication and talent of all the students and staff involved.
The play wouldn't happen without the skillful direction of Mrs. Mudry and Mrs. Dixson. Thank you to the many other teachers and staff who lent their time and energy: Mrs. Chambley, Mrs. Regec, Mrs. Farrell, Mrs. Schubert, Mrs. Ruth, Mrs. Leuthe, Mrs. Jansen, Mr. Molenari, Mrs. Mastrangelo, Mrs. Quindlen, and Mr. Radcliffe.
Have a great weekend!
Sincerely,
Shawn M. Ortman
Principal
From the Desk of Mrs. Dowd
Hello Creekers,
Mill Creek is happy to be participating in Pennies for Patients, a service-learning program that helps raise critical funds for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), the world's largest nonprofit fighting blood cancer.
We will be kicking off our campaign on Tuesday, March 3rd, when a representative from LLS will talk to our students about blood cancer and what we can do to help. Your child will come home with a coin collection box that they can use to collect spare change. Every day during "Bring the Change" spirit week starting on March 9th, we will be collecting different coins.
Thank you for helping your child support this worthwhile cause!
Enjoy the weekend!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Lauren Dowd
Assistant Principal
Pennies For Patients Spirit Week - March 9th-13th
Black History Month Highlights
Mrs. Binckley’s class used PebbleGo to research important figures from American history, which included many African Americans, as well as, men and women from various cultural backgrounds. Students will be publishing their research using the ChatterPix app.
This Jazz Man
PSSA Information
Mill Creek Cafe
20 Years of Mill Creek
Classroom Drinking Fountains
CREEKERS' Code Winners
Spring Band Rehearsal & Concert Schedule
Box Tops Information
Home and School Events
National School Breakfast Week
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten registration is now open! Families of new students who are eligible to enroll in kindergarten in the 2020-2021 school year are invited to begin the registration process. Get the details on eligibility, what documents to gather, and how to navigate the online registration process at www.cbsd.org/registration. We look forward to welcoming the class of 2032!
Community Information
Central Bucks Aquatics Swim Lessons
Please visit www.cbsd.org/aquatics for information about the following Central Bucks Aquatics spring programs:
- Group swim lessons (sign-up now for evaluations on 2/25, 2/29, or 3/5; registration deadline 3/4 or when space is filled if sooner)
- Swim team clinic (sign-up now for evaluations on 2/25 or 2/29; registration deadline 4/3 or when space is filled if sooner)
- Diving clinic (registration deadline 3/13 or when space is filled if sooner)
- Lifesaving Recertification (register now to reserve your spot – registration open until week prior to class subject to space availability)
Contact Information
Mr. Shawn Ortman
Principal
267-893-3600
Mrs. Lauren Dowd
Assistant Principal
267-893-3600
Mill Creek Elementary School
Email: sortman@cbsd.org
Website: http://www.cbsd.org/Domain/19
Location: 638 Bellflower Boulevard, Warrington, PA, United States
Phone: 267-893-3600
Twitter: @CBMillCreek