Mill Creek Magic Messages
Summer News and Updates from Mr. Ortman and Mrs. Adelman
Summer!
We hope that all of our Mill Creek families are having a wonderful, happy, and healthy summer. We look forward to welcoming back our students on Tuesday, September 3rd.
This summer edition of our Mill Creek newsletter will provide families with important information and dates for the beginning of the school year. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Mr. Ortman (sortman@cbsd.org) or Mrs. Adelman (aadelman@cbsd.org).
Enjoy the last few days of the summer break!
P.S. Please be on the lookout for a weekly Smore link every Friday. Our newsletters will include information from the Mill Creek Office and our Home and School Association (including a calendar of events for the month and links to any event flyers)!
Important Dates
Thursday, August 29th: Kindergarten Kick-Off~ AM @ 1:30 - 2:30PM and PM @ 2:00 - 3:00PM
Tuesday, September 3rd: First Day of School
Friday, September 6th: CREEKERS' Code Friday (Wear your school spirit - Silver and Burgundy!)
Don't forget to fill out your student information forms on the Portal by September 13th! Click here for more information!
Back to School Nights
Wednesday, August 29th: Kindergarten @ 2:00PM - During Kindergarten Kick-Off
Wednesday, September 4th: First and Second Grade @ 7PM
Thursday. September 5th: Third and Fourth Grade @ 7PM
Monday, September 9th: Fifth and Sixth Grade @ 7PM
Home and School Association News and Flyers
Upcoming HSA Events
Friday, September 13th: 6th Grade Ice Cream Social
Friday, September 13th: Kindergarten and First Grade Picnic
Friday, September 20th: Rita's Water Ice for Charity
Friday, September 20th: Sixth Grade Color Games - 7:00-8:30PM
Giant Rewards
Did you know you can earn money for our school just by shopping at Giant with your Bonus card?
It's as easy as 1 2 3:
1. Log on to www.giantfoodstores.com/aplus
2. If you already have an account, log in using your ID and password and go to the BONUS CARD menu to select the "A Plus school rewards" link. If you do not have an account, click on "Create an Account" and enter the first three letters of your last name and your Bonus Card number.
3. Click "register your card" and follow the instructions. Find Mill Creek by choosing Warrington, PA from the city and state drop down box. The Mill Creek code is 23593.
Each time you shop at Giant and use your Bonus Card you'll earn a percentage back for Mill Creek. Many thanks for your participation in this passive fundraiser that helps fund the many programs of our Home and School Association. Please share this information with family and friends!
Transportation Information
Welcome to Mill Creek!
Principal's Post - A Weekly Note From Mr. Ortman
It is hard to believe that the break will soon be over and a new school year will start on September 3rd. The faculty and staff at Mill Creek hope that you have enjoyed a safe and relaxing summer. We also hope that you are excited about the start of another terrific year at The Creek!!!
This year will be even more special because it is Mill Creek's 20th Anniversary. We will be celebrating this milestone event by looking back at our school's history, recognizing current and former Creekers, and highlighting all that makes The Creek such an outstanding place for young people to learn!!!
Best wishes for a safe rest of the summer. I look forward to seeing you very soon.
Sincerely,
Mr. Shawn Ortman
Principal
From the Desk of Mrs. Adelman - #proudtobeacreeker
Hi Creekers!
I hope you are enjoying your summer vacation! Mr. Adelman and I loved spending time with Ella, our 22 month old daughter. We spent a lot of time by the pool and read a lot of new books. Ella is busy talking and counting! We are looking forward to welcoming our second baby girl in January! Ella can't wait to be a big sister!
I can't wait to start the 2019-2020 school year, which marks 20 years since Mill Creek opened its doors. We have a lot of fun surprises in store for our 20th year. This will also mark my 5th year as Mill Creek's Assistant Principal.
I am looking forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday, September 3rd!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Amy Adelman
Assistant Principal
20th Year Celebration - Mill Creek 2000 - 2020
Modified Kingergarten Schedule
Beginning in the 2019-2020 school year, we will implement a “modified kindergarten” schedule on weather delay days. The schedule will be as follows:
"A" Schools (Bridge Valley, Cold Spring, Doyle, Gayman, Jamison, Mill Creek, Pine Run, and Titus):
- AM Students 10:35 AM – 12:20 PM
- PM Students 1:30 PM – 3:15 PM
"B" Schools (Buckingham and Kutz):
- AM Students 10:50 AM – 12:35 PM
- PM Students 1:45 PM – 3:30 PM
"C" Schools (Barclay, Butler, Groveland, Linden, and Warwick):
- AM Students 11:05 AM – 12:50 PM
- PM Students 2:00 PM – 3:45 PM
This change does not impact transportation. Our kindergarten students will continue to be transported just one way. AM students will come in on buses with the delayed start times and PM students will go home on buses as normal. Families will still be required to do the midday pickup/drop off times.
Stay Well,
John J. Kopicki, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Online Student Emergency Form - Due September 14th
CB District Mobile App
Dear Parents,
Central Bucks School District has a mobile app!
The CBSD mobile app provides a convenient way to connect with your school and access all the information you need – right on your mobile device. Parents can customize the app so they receive news and information from their children’s schools including easy access to lunch menus, a staff directory and notifications pushed directly to the app to alert you of important messages from the district or school.
View our video to learn about our new app and the great features that will help keep you up-to-date on the latest school activities, announcements, events and more!
Our app is available in both the Apple Store and Google Play and can be downloaded to mobile devices such as iPhones, iPads, Android Phones, etc.
Go to the App Store or Google Play
Search "Central Bucks School District"
Select "Free" and then "Install"
You will need to know your Apple or Google account password
After it has installed select "Open"
Once you launch the app the first time, you will be prompted to select the schools you wish to follow.
If you would like to follow additional schools or remove a school, you can do so under the Settings in the app.
We hope you will try this convenient new way of us communicating with you!
Mill Creek Twitter!
Our goal this year will be to continue to provide up-to-date information directly to our parents and community members using Twitter.
Our Twitter feed will also show up in your activity feed when you download the Central Bucks School District Mobile App and our webstie.
Check us out! @CBMillCreek
#cbmillcreek
#proudtobeacreeker
Volunteer Clearances
Are you hoping to be a chaperone for your child's field trip this year... or in the coming years? If so, regulations require that you have certain clearances/certifications. We are encouraging all parents who are considering chaperoning to be proactive and follow the steps to receive the required clearances/certifications. For more information click here.
If you have lived in PA for the last 10 (or more) consecutive years, you need the following:
- PA Criminal Record Check ($0) - Click Here
- PA Child Abuse History Clearance ($0) - Click Here
- Notarized Volunteer Affidavit and CBSD Volunteer Agreement- Click Here for CB Volunteer Document Links
If you have not lived in PA for the last 10 consecutive years, you need the following:
- PA Criminal Record Check ($0) - Click Here
- PA Child Abuse History Clearance ($0) - Click Here
- FBI Federal Criminal History Record Check ($27) - Click Here
- CBSD Volunteer Agreement- Click Here for CB Volunteer Document Links
We appreciate your willingness to support Mill Creek as a chaperone. Many Mill Creek parents have applied for and received their clearances thus far. If you have not, now is a great time to do so!
Contact Information
Mr. Shawn Ortman
Principal
267-893-3600
Mrs. Amy Adelman
Assistant Principal
267-893-3600
Mill Creek Elementary School
Email: sorman@cbsd.org
Website: http://www.cbsd.org/Domain/19
Location: 638 Bellflower Boulevard, Warrington, PA, United States
Phone: 267-893-3600
Twitter: @CBMillCreek