Mill Creek Magic Messages
News and Updates from Mr. Ortman and Mrs. Adelman 10/18/19
Important Dates
Monday, October 21st - Friday, October 25th: Red Ribbon Spirit Week
- Monday: Our School is Drug Free - Mill Creek Spirit Wear
- Tuesday: Hats Off to Being Drug Free- Crazy Hat Day
- Wednesday: Wear Red Day
- Thursday: Team Up Against Drugs - Clothing that shows a sports team, club, etc. you belong to
- Friday: Dreaming of a Drug Free World - Pajama Day
Wednesday, October 23: Security Drill (more information below)
Friday, October 25th: 6th Grade Pumpkin Contest and Halloween Howl
Home and School Association News and Flyers
Upcoming HSA Events
- Friday, October 25th: 6th Grade Pumpkin Decorating Contest and Halloween Howl
- Saturday, November 2nd: Mill Creek Family Fun Night Hayride
- Fall Mill Creek Spirit Wear Apparel Sale
Volunteers Needed
- Halloween Howl Volunteers: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e044dacad29aa8-6thgrade
Other HSA News!
- Click here for information on Box Tops!
- Monday, October 21st: School Store will open. The store is open Monday - Thursday 8:15 - 8:30AM
Volunteers are needed for the following committees:
Spring Fair (March 14th)- the following positions are open
-Candy Grams (1) assist in assembling and running the candy grams station
-Games/Entertainment (1) schedule entertainment and supervise games at the fair
-Prizes (2) assist in ordering prizes, setting up prize room, and supervising the prize room during the fair
Please contact Jen Pullman snjpullman@comcast.net with any questions or to volunteer.
Principal's Post - A Weekly Note From Mr. Ortman
Happy Friday!
During the week of October 21st, our school will be embarking on a special project, an all-district book club called One District, One Book. All students in grades 3-6 will be receiving a copy of the book, Rules by Cynthia Lord (unless you have notified your teacher otherwise), and will be invited to read it at home with their parents/family over the next few weeks.
At Mill Creek, we will begin the reading on October 21st. As a participant, your child will receive a copy of Rules today. Along with the book, students will receive a suggested reading schedule. Generally, you will be reading about 15 minutes each night.
We hope that you'll enjoy this special reading time with your child(ren).
Sincerely,
Mr. Shawn Ortman
Principal
From the Desk of Mrs. Adelman - #proudtobeacreeker
Happy Friday Creekers!
The Central Bucks School District is committed to providing the safest possible environment for its students and staff. In order to maintain a safe learning environment, we constantly work with state and local police to learn and implement best practices in school safety and security. As you know, Central Bucks has adopted a set of federally endorsed protocols for an intruder on campus situation, known as ALICE. The acronym stands for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate.
Previously all Central Bucks teachers, staff, students, and administrators have been trained in the ALICE protocols. Over the next two weeks we will provide age-appropriate training to all students new to Central Bucks and kindergarten students.
On Wednesday, October 23rd we will be conducting our first drill where we practice the ALICE protocols. During this drill, all students in grades 4-6 will be practicing how to secure a door and constructing a barricade using items from their classroom. Students in grades K-3 will only be discussing the protocols and the importance of listening to an adult during an emergency. Local law enforcement will be at Mill Creek for our drill.
I would encourage you to speak with your child(ren) about the drill. Please contact me if you have any questions about our security drill.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Amy Adelman
Assistant Principal
Community Service Project
Halloween at Mill Creek
The students and staff of Mill Creek Elementary School extend to you an invitation to attend our Halloween Parade to be held Thursday morning, October 31, 2019. This is a fun time for the children, teachers, parents, and friends!
Our Halloween Parade will begin promptly at 9:15 AM. Parents will be able to observe the parade in the front of the building. Youngsters will come out the Red Door and loop around the bus parking area before returning to class. Our goal is to have our Trick-Or-Treaters see and be seen by all students and guests.
Additional parking will be available on the rear playground and front grassy area. In spite of these additional 200 parking spots, parking will be a great challenge. Carpooling is encouraged!! In the event of inclement weather, we will conduct the parade in the building for the student body.
Schedule
Thursday, October 31, 2019
AM Kindergarten and Grades 1 through 6
• Preparation for parade: 8:45 AM to 9:15 AM
• Parade time: 9:15 AM – Parade Ends: 10:15 AM
• PM Kindergarten Parade – 1:15PM; Parties – 1:30 to 2:30PM
• Grades 1-6 room parties will begin at 1:45 PM and end by 2:45 PM (Adult party attendance limited to pre-arranged parent chaperones.)
All parties must conclude by 2:45 PM to clear the bus lanes and driveways of all guest parking. Dismissal begins at 3:15 PM.
Parents are asked to select costumes that do not reflect violent themes. All weapons such as pirate swords or muskets are to be avoided.
Parents wishing to take their children home immediately following the party should inform the classroom teacher by note. Unfortunately, it is not feasible to safely dismiss large numbers of students via the intercom system. Thank you for your understanding.
Contact Information
Mr. Shawn Ortman
Principal
267-893-3600
Mrs. Amy Adelman
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