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Important Dates
- Monday, October 24 - Diwali (No School)
- Friday, October 28 - 6th Grade Halloween Howl, 7-9 p.m.
- Monday, October 31 - Early Dismissal, Grades 1-6 (AM Kindergarten attends; No PM Kindergarten)
- Tuesday, November 8 - Election Day (no school)
- Wednesday, November 23-Friday, November 25 - Thanksgiving Break (no school)
Home and School Association News and Flyers
School Store Open for Business!
School store is now open, with new items! Please take note of the store’s schedule so your student can shop on their appropriate day.
- Monday: kindergarteners/1st graders
- Tuesday: 2nd graders
- Wednesday: 3rd/4th graders
- Thursday: 5th/6th graders
HSA Soliciting Volunteers for the 6th Grade Halloween Howl!
FROM MR. ORTMAN and MR. MURTHA
Part of our work as school administrators involves getting into classrooms to see what is happening as much as possible. Our #1 reason for doing this is to support our students and teachers in the very important work they do! It is not an exaggeration to share that every time we walk into a classroom important learning is happening. Students are routinely involved in collaborative activities centered on problem-solving, reading and reading analysis are routine, writing is another classroom staple, and math challenges happen each and every day. Moreover, our teachers work hard to incorporate fun into the learning process, often using games, scavenger hunts, and carousel activities as the platforms for learning activities. Student voices and contributions are routine in classrooms too!
Please so ask your child(ren) what they did in school today as many evenings as you are able. We know that some children are more apt to share their day than others, but, based on what we see each day, they have A LOT to share!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Shawn M. Ortman
Principal
John C. Murtha
Assistant Principal
Information about Halloween at Mill Creek...
Mill Creek's Halloween Celebrations will occur on the 1/2 day morning of Monday, October 31. Here is some important information involving those celebrations:
Our Halloween Parade will occur early in the school day; start time will be 9:30 a.m. The parade takes place in front of the main school entrance in the bus loading/parking area. A roped-off parade path will be set up. Spectators need to be on the outside of the parade path. The Halloween Parade is weather dependent. If inclement weather occurs on the 31st, we will hold classroom celebrations only.
Costumes worn for our Halloween celebrations should be school appropriate. The following should not be a part of a school Halloween costume:
- Hockey sticks, baseball bats, or other items that could be harmful.
- Costumes/objects with violent themes.
- Weapons used as costume props.
Classroom celebrations will occur after the Halloween Parade. Food is permitted for these celebrations, but we would ask that, where possible, community food items be individually packaged (students may still bring in their individual, daily snack for personal consumption in school). Please communicate with your child's classroom teacher if you would prefer your child refrain from eating food items that are part of classroom celebrations.
We look forward fun and spooky day on the 31st!
Creekers' Code Winners!
Congratulations to our K-6th grade students being recognized this week for upholding our Creekers' Code tenets!
- Cooperation
- Respect
- Excellence
- Effort
- Kindness
- Empathy
- Responsibility
- Support
Winners will be invited to the main office to select a prize. These recognized students are:
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K - Jupiter R. |
K - Jupiter R.
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1st - Maya M. | 2nd - Luke S. | 3rd - Aiden C. |
1st - Maya M.
2nd - Luke S.
3rd - Aiden C.
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4th - Nick B. | 5th - Shaan K. | 6th - Madalyn W. |
4th - Nick B.
5th - Shaan K.
6th - Madalyn W.
Thank and Honor a Veteran!
REQUIRED HEALTH EXAMINATIONS FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR:
The State of Pennsylvania mandates the following health examinations:
- Students entering Kindergarten and all students new to the district-- Dental Exam and Physical Exam
- Students entering Grades 3 and 7--Dental Exam
- Students entering Grade 6 and 11-- Physical Exam
DENTAL EXAM FORM---https://www.cbsd.org/cms/lib/PA01916442/Centricity/Domain/403/Forms/dentalexam_formH514027.pdf
PHYSICAL EXAM FORM-- https://www.cbsd.org/cms/lib/PA01916442/Centricity/Domain/403/PHYSICAL%20EXAM%20form%202012.pdf
Parents are urged to have physical and dental examinations completed by their family physician or dentist. Exams may be completed any time after September 1, 2021 The completed health forms are due to the health office no later than October 15, 2022. Please keep a copy of the health form for your records.
For Qualifying Families, Apply for Free and Reduced Lunch - It's Easy!
- English: https://vimeo.com/748146211
- Espanol: https://vimeo.com/748143109
Dear Mill Creek Families,
Please see the link below to a form that allows Free and Reduced Lunch families to share their information with other programs and ease the burden of having to sign up for support for each one individually.
Thank you, and have a great day!
Estimadas familias de Mill Creek,
Consulte el siguiente enlace a un formulario que permite a las familias de almuerzo gratuito y reducido compartir su información con otros programas y aliviar la carga de tener que inscribirse para recibir apoyo para cada uno individualmente.
¡Gracias, y que tengas un gran día!
Student Laptop Expectations
Additionally, if your child loses or misplaces their laptop case, please reach out to the Mill Creek Main Office.
District Laptop and iPad Care
- Please encourage your children to use their laptop/iPad bags for carrying devices in school, at home, and to and from each location.
- Please encourage your children to report issues/problems with their devices, so they can be properly address and fixed as soon as possible.
- The laptop/iPad payment fee covers accidental damage. Intentional damage may result in a family being billed for the damage.
Schools will be communicating these messages in school as well.
We appreciate your support!
Helpful Links
Contact Information
Mr. Shawn Ortman
Principal
267-893-3600
Mr. John C. Murtha
Assistant Principal
267-893-3600
Mill Creek Elementary School