Diamondback Dispatch
November 17, 2023
Upcoming Dates
Important dates
Monday, November 20 :
1. Cheer Clinic
2. PBIS quarterly incentive
Tuesday, November 21:
Wednesday, November 22:
1. NO SCHOOL
Thursday, November 23:
1. NO SCHOOL
Friday, November 23:
1. NO SCHOOL
MCMS Students give back
Students Providing food for a Thanksgiving in Lusby
Ms. Curtin will be working with students to provide a Thanksgiving in Lusby. Please complete the following survey if interested. There is also a QR code you can utilize.
Clubs and Activities
Winter Wonderland
Good afternoon parents! One of our most exciting events is coming on December 8th.
Each year, we host Winter Wonderland which is an opportunity for out students to use Diamondbucks to purchase gifts for their families. We provide wrapping paper and bags for them as well.
We are in need of donations for students to "purchase"
We are in need of parent chaperones. If interested in chaperoning please contact Ms. Birchfield our Dean via email at birchfieldl@calvertnet.k12.md.us or call the school at 443-550-9190
Club Announcement
Each year, we sponsor a Math Counts team here at Mill Creek Middle School. Below is the permission slip.
Student Celebrations
Celebrations of our students
Our students had a great time at the Mega Fundraiser Party! Ms. Curtin's class is solving together for her project based learning around working with the community.
Athletics
Winter Sports
Winter Sports begin the week of November 13th.
The following sports are considered winter sports:
Cheerleading
Poms Team
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Students must be eligible to tryout based on first quarter grades.
Students must turn in the following forms before participating: All are attached below.
Insurance form
Physical form completed
Clinic Fee form
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