Diamondback Dispatch
November 12, 2023
Student opportunity
Student opportunity
The following information was sent to your students regarding an upcoming opportunity:
You’re invited to attend a new student forum "New Generation – Students for Students" facilitated by student school board member Jordan Hayes. Meetings will take place during the months of November, January, March, and May. Meeting topics will be student-lead. The student forum is open to all CCPS students. The November meeting topic is focused on Student Athletics. Even if you are unable to attend the November meeting, please RSVP and share topics for upcoming meetings. New Generation – Students for Students Forum Tuesday, November 28, 2023 Central Office, Multipurpose Room 1305 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Refreshments Provided RSVP by November 21 to https://forms.office.com/r/3iGvrV8KUZ?origin=lprLink
Upcoming Dates
Important dates
Monday, November 13 :
1. Report Cards available on HAC
2. PTA meeting at 5:00 pm MCMS Conference room or on teams all are invited to join.
3. Girls Basketball Clinic 3-4:30 pm
Tuesday, November 14:
1. After School tutoring
2. Girls Basketball Clinic 3-4:30 pm
Wednesday, November 15:
1. After School tutoring
2. Art Club
3. Boys Basketball Clinic 3-4:30pm
Thursday, November 16:
1. Honor Roll Celebration for students
2. Boys Basketball Clinic 3-4:30pm
Friday, November 17:
1. Fundraiser Mega party for those that qualified.
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 performed beautifully at the All County Chorus Concert and the 8th graders had an amazing time at CTA!!
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.
Calvert County Community Wellness Challenge
Calvert County Community Wellness Challenge
In collaboration with Calvert County Public Schools, Calvert Health, and Calvert Health Department, you are invited to join a FREE community-wide wellness initiative beginning Monday November 13th through Monday December 18th. The focus of the wellness challenge is enhancing personal well-being by focusing on Nutrition and Hydration.
The wellness challenge is about adopting behaviors that enhance all aspects of health. Starting Monday, November 14th, login to your dashboard, commit to a health-enhancing daily behavior, and create a personal goal to achieve by December 18th. Choose from a variety of behaviors to improve personal well-being and develop healthy dietary habits as we close out 2023. Decide what aspect of your nutritional habits you would like to focus on for the next 5 weeks:
- Water Consumption
- Fruit & Vegetable Intake
- No Fast Food or Take Out
Join a bonus challenge to add to your dietary and/or hydration goals by increasing daily step count, performing acts of kindness, or reading a certain number of books.
- Daily Steps
- Acts of Kindness
- Reading
TRACK PROGRESS
By consistently reporting activities every day (or at least once a week), setting small goals for behavior change, and challenging yourself to prioritize health and wellness, you can make a big impact on your overall well-being. Logging progress into a system holds you accountable for your goals and allows teammates and community members to support you in your efforts. Log in to our wellness platform on a phone, tablet, or computer daily and track your progress throughout the duration of the challenge. Encourage others to participate with you for accountability and kick off the New Year with a healthier, happier, more energetic community.
RESOURCE CALENDAR
Use the activity resource calendar to access educational resources and learn about essential nutrients, dietary needs, and relationship with food. Set a goal to complete the daily activity on the calendar individually or as a family throughout the challenge. Click the hyperlinks for articles, videos, podcasts, and infographics to learn strategies for improving diet and health. Learn and apply essential skills for health-enhancing behaviors related to nutrition and food choices to decrease the risk of lifestyle diseases and enhance health and life satisfaction.
REGISTRATION
To join the challenge, click on the following link to register a new membership with an email and password and bookmark the defi wellness website. You can also download the app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. Register for the challenge as a family or as an individual. Use the CHALLENGE CODE CC13 and follow the prompts to complete registration.
If you’ve participated in a CCPS wellness challenge in the past, visit the website, click PROFILE on the gray toolbar, select “register for a new challenge” and enter the CC13 code. Please email awesome@defiwell.net for registration support.
Registration is complete and you can access the dashboard. Activity is not visible on the dashboard until the challenge begins Monday, November 13th. Use the tool bar on the side to navigate the website and explore additional resources.
PARTICIPATION
Participation is voluntary and opened to ALL Calvert County Public Schools staff, students, families, and community members. The goal is to be mindful of daily behaviors that impact personal health and wellbeing while supporting one another in an online platform. The challenge encourages our community to access and utilize available resources that promotes healthy behavior change, develops healthy dietary habits, and improves relationships with others. Get excited about reducing risks for lifestyle disease through nutrition education and building a healthier community for all!
Sign up for the Nutrition and Hydration Challenge and recruit friends, family, and neighbors to join in the fun. This is a county-wide initiative inclusive to all members so let’s prioritize health and wellbeing across Calvert County. Sign up with teammates, family members, or co-workers for additional accountability and cheer each other on by recognizing hard work, discipline, and dedication on the dashboard. Add pictures to the gallery to celebrate your commitment to your health and wellbeing and share the positive experiences of being active in the community.
CELEBRATE
Pictures and social media can help document your journey, make memories with family and friends, and encourage others to improve their health. Share your journey on social media and tag us in your posts (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook - @défiwellnet and TikTok - @défiwellness). Be sure to follow the accounts for news, updates, and additional wellness resources. Social media can spread positivity, encourage others to adopt healthier lifestyles, and bring awareness to opportunities within Calvert County. Commit to bringing our community together through movement, social interaction, and regular physical activity. Use the hash tags #calvertshines, #calverthealth, #calvertcommunity, #calvertwellness, and #defiwellnet so we can celebrate you and your progress toward a healthier life.
Update your progress in the challenge on the défi portal at least once a week. Continue to check-in regularly for the duration of the challenge and receive a completion certificate. The ultimate reward will be improved health, reduced risk of disease, and a stronger, healthier community!
Live your best life by prioritizing your health!
Be Well,
Calvert County Wellness & défi Wellness Team
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