Diamondback Dispatch
December 1, 2023
Huge Thank you to all for an amazing Winter Fest.
Thank a MCMS Staff Member
We know our community has great things to say about our staff! Please take a moment to send a quick thank you to any of our staff members. Just hit the big orange button below and complete a forms answer. The responses will be shared with all staff each week.
Upcoming Dates
Important dates
Monday, December 11 :
1. PTA meeting 5:00 all are invited
2. Poms
3. Cheer Practice
Tuesday, December 12:
1. Girls basketball
2. Cheer Practice
Wednesday, December 13:
1. After School tutoring
2. Boys Basketball
3. Drama practice
Thursday, December 14:
1. After school tutoring.
2. Boys Basketball
3.Band/Orchestra concert @ MCMS
4. Art Club
5. MD School survey will be given to select classes
Friday, December 15:
1. 3:15-5:00 Movie Night from PTA, students are welcome to join us in the cafe to view Home Alone, There will be popcorn and drinks for sale.
Clubs and Activities
Student Celebrations
Celebrations of our students
We have had so much fun this week. We gave out more positive referrals, the elves played some tricks, had our students limbo to class, and had an amazing winter festival.
Our Students had to limbo to class
Our Students had to limbo to class
Our Students had to limbo to class
Winter Fest Fun
Winter Fest fun
Our chorus students welcomes us to Winter Fest with some carols.
Elves were here.
Students had to unwrap a smartboard to get started.
Elf fun wrapping lab tables
PTA Fundraising
PTA fundraising
Our PTA will be raising funds to support programs and events at MCMS. Including our family events, dances, and end of the year activities.
PTA Holiday movie event
Our next PTA event is our holiday movie event. Students will vote in the upcoming week on which Winter movie they would like to see.
Students will get to see a movie and we will have popcorn, drinks, and snacks available.
Employment opportunities
Parents interested in substitute teaching
We are looking for parents and/or guardians that would like to be involved here at Mill Creek by substituting for our teachers and staff.
If you are interested in substituting even if just here at MCMS. Please contact Ms. Amstutz at mailto:amstutzr@calvertnet.k12.md.us and I can walk you through how to apply.
Important information for school cafeteria
Family Information
Family information
For information about family events and youth activities taking place in our community, visit www.calvertnet.k12.md.us/flyers. Please note: These events and activities are not sponsored by the Calvert County Board of Education or Calvert County Public Schools. We provide equal opportunities to outside agencies to distribute materials that offer opportunities to students and/or their parents, but that permission should not be considered a recommendation or endorsement by the school district.
Nondiscrimination Statement
Nondiscrimination Statement
Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, familial status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or genetic information in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Ø Director of Student Services
Ø Director of Human Resources
443-550-8000
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.
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Anti-sexual, Anti-racial and Anti-disability Harassment Statement
Discrimination can manifest itself in behaviors such as bullying, harassment, or intimidation of individuals.
Calvert County Public Schools does not tolerate any form of harassment including, but not limited to, sexual, racial, or disability. Any individual (student, employee, or community member) who believes that he or she has been subjected to any form of harassment is encouraged to report the allegation of harassment. Students, parents, and community members may report allegations of harassment to: Mr. James Kurtz, Director of Student Services, Calvert County Public Schools, 1305 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Employees may report allegations of harassment to: Mr. Zachary Seawell, Director of Human Resources, Calvert County Public Schools, 1305 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Calvert County Public Schools is committed to conducting a prompt investigation for any allegation of harassment. If harassment has occurred, the individual will be disciplined promptly. Disciplinary actions for students found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary actions for employees found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or termination.
Calvert County Public Schools encourages all students, parents, employees, and community members to work together to prevent any form of harassment.
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.
Calvert County Public Schools Antiracism Statement
Calvert County Public Schools explicitly denounces racism, bullying, discrimination, white supremacy, hate, and racial inequity in any form within our school community. Furthermore, CCPS will not tolerate the values, structures, and behaviors that perpetuate systemic racism.
Each member of the district, individually and collectively, is responsible for creating and nurturing a safe, antiracist learning environment where each student, staff member, and community partner is a respected and valued member of the CCPS community.
Mill Creek Middle School
Email: amstutzr@calvertnet.k12.md.us
Website: https://mcms.calvertnet.k12.md.us/
Location: 12200 Southern Connector Boulevard, Lusby, MD, USA
Phone: 4435509190
Facebook: facebook.com/MillCreekMiddleSchoolPTO
Twitter: @MillCreekMSCCPS