Mill Creek Magic Messages
News and Updates from Mr. Ortman and Mrs. Adelman 9/13/19
Important Dates
Wednesday, September 18th: Band and Orchestra enrollment forms are due to homeroom teachers. ~ A reminder for all 4th, 5th and 6th grade parents that have a student interested in joining the band or orchestra program. Please try to fill out and return the class enrollment form to your homeroom teacher by Wednesday, September 18th. The sooner the band and orchestra forms are returned, the sooner the instrumental music classes can get under way.
Friday, September 20th:
- PSSA reports will be coming home with students
- Rita's Water Ice for Charity Day - at recess - more information below
- 6th Grade Color Games
Monday, October 14th and Tuesday, October 15th: 6th Grade Ropes Course Trip
Don't forget to fill out your student information forms on the Portal by TOMORROW! Click here for more information!
Home and School Association News and Flyers
Upcoming HSA Events
- Friday, September 13th: TONIGHT: Kindergarten and First Grade Picnic It's not too late to attend. Resigtration is available at the door for $10 per family. Please bring a check payable to Mill Creek HSA
- Friday, September 20th: Rita's Water Ice for Charity - $2.00 donation
- Friday, September 20th: Sixth Grade Color Games - 7:00-8:30PM (arrival 6:45) - Please register by 9/13
- Friday, October 25th: 6th Grade Halloween Howl: more information to come
Save the Date
- October 4th - October 10th: Mill Creek Book Fair
- Friday, October 25th: 6th Grade Halloween Howl (More information to come)
Volunteers Needed
- 6th Grade Parents: Color Games - September 20th
- Rita's Water Ice Day - September 20th
Other HSA News!
Mill Creek Pink Apparel Sale is going on NOW! Pink spirit apparel is available for purchase as Mill Creek goes pink for breast cancer awareness in October. All proceeds from the sale will be donated in memory of Mrs. Wolinsky and Mrs. Keegan, Mill Creek teachers. https://millcreekelementaryoctoberawareness2019.itemorder.com/sale
- The Directory Committee is beginning to work on this year's directory. Please make sure you update your information as soon as possible in the Parent Portal! If you do not wish to be included in the Mill Creek Directory please submit an opt-out form.
- Click here for information on Box Tops!
- This year the Mill Creek Home and School Association will again sponsor a Sunshine Committee. When a Mill Creek family experiences difficulties, this committee provides extra support (usually in the form of meals or school snacks). Each year we solicit volunteers to be on the Sunshine Committee's list of helpers. If you would like to have your name added to the list of helpers for the 2019-2020 school year, please email Julie Kline (klinefamily@comcast.net.) We are fortunate to have so many caring individuals as part of our community. Thank you in advance for your support! Together we can show our children the spirit of giving and how to be integral part of our community.
If you have a need for services, you may confidentially contact:
Guidance: Fran Chapman (267) 893-3608 or Amy Brown (267) 893-3609
Nurse: Kathy Budniewski (267) 893-5613
Volunteers are needed for the following committees:
Yearbook: we are in need of a 2nd-grade parent to take photos throughout the year.
Mill Creek Dance - we need parents to plan and run the annual school dance scheduled for April 3rd.
Spring Fair (March 14th)- the following positions are open
-Baskets (1) assist in creating raffle baskets
-Candy Grams (1) assist in assembling and running the candy grams station
-Assistant Coordinator (1) assist the coordinator in planning and running the fair
-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
-Volunteers (2) organizes student and parent volunteers and supervises volunteers 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!
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!
Sincerely,
Mr. Shawn Ortman
Principal
From the Desk of Mrs. Adelman - #proudtobeacreeker
Happy Friday Creekers!
Just a friendly reminder to complete the online student emergency form by September 14th. Thank you for taking the time to update this information data containing pertinent information regarding your child's health, including permission for emergency care.
- The find the online form, please go to www.cbsd.org
- Select "Parents" on the right hand side
- Select "Student Emergency Information Online Form"
- Be sure to SUBMIT
- You will receive a confirmation e-mail.
- If you have any questions or need assistance, please call our main office at 267-893-3600
Sincerely,
Mrs. Amy Adelman
Assistant Principal
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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