Weekly Mill Creek SOAR&#39;n Updates

2025 Social Studies Fair Form.pdf

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All Berkeley County menus can be found here: https://berkeleycountyschools.nutrislice.com/

You can download the Nutrislice app on your phone.

***While we offer two lunch choices each day, please note that limited quantities may mean students do not always receive their first choice. Rest assured, all meals served meet federal nutritional guidelines and provide a balanced, healthy option for every student.

Congratulations to our 5th grade pumpkin decorating contest winners!

We are hosting a Trunk or Treat at Mill Creek on October 28. We will need families to volunteer to decorate their cars for our students. Each individual that is Trick or Treating is asked to donate at least one bag of candy. Please see the attachments for more information.

Trunk or Treat Flyer (3).pdf

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BA5AA2DA7F4C43-59472181-1023#/

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JOIN US IN SHOWING APPRECIATION FOR OUR AMAZING TEACHERS!

STUDENT COUNCIL WILL BE HOLDING A TEACHER BREAKFAST ON OCTOBER 23RD.

DONATIONS NEEDED: PLEASE SEE THE LINK BELOW TO SIGN UP.

DEADLINE FOR DONATIONS: ALL DONATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO MS. TETZLOFF BY OCTOBER 22ND OR CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT 7:30 AM ON OCTOBER 23RD.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Mrs. Cecil is in the process of planning our First SOAR Reward for our students. This will take place during the school day on Oct. 16. We are seeking help with this event. We are looking for donations and volunteers. If you are able to help, please click below.

Would you like to volunteer? Click Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A4CACA82CAAF58-51268182-fall#/

(PLEASE NOTE - YOU MUST BE A LEVEL 1 VOLUNTEER TO VOLUNTEER. SEE SECTION ABOVE TO SEE HOW TO COMPLETE THAT APPLICATION).

Would you like to donate items? Click Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A4CACA82CAAF58-58786496-fall#/

At Mill Creek Intermediate, we believe that students' success begins with taking ownership of their learning. When students develop responsibility by staying on top of their assignments, they not only build valuable life skills but also set themselves up for academic success.

To help foster this accountability, students will have two opportunities to complete any missed assignments. After these two chances, any remaining incomplete work will receive a zero. This policy is in place to encourage students to stay engaged with their work and take responsibility for their education.

Please know that our teachers are here to support every student. We are committed to working together to ensure all students succeed, but we also want to encourage the growth of independence and responsibility that will serve them well throughout their lives.

We appreciate your support as we guide our students in becoming accountable learners! You can help us support your student by monitoring grades and assignments in Schoology. If you need help with Schoology, please call the school and we will help support you.

Do you want to volunteer at MCI? You must be a Level 1 approved volunteer. Meghan's Law video must be done annually. Secure Volunteer is good for 2 calendar years. Complete these ASAP to volunteer. (Completing applications is not a guarantee that you will be selected as a chaperone.).

Click here for directions: https://www.berkeleycountyschools.org/o/bcs/page/volunteers-chaperones

***Look for more information to come on the below Relay for Life Fundraising events.
November: Feather the nest & See them Dressed: Students vote for their favorite teacher by donating money. The top 3 teachers who have the most turkey feathers have to dress up like a turkey for a day.

December: Elf Day - For a $1 donation, students and staff will dress like an elf!

January: Jump-a-thon

February: Luminaria Challenge

Schools’ vs Cancer - Luminaria Competition for HOPE! 50% off Sale get yours today for a $5.00 donation per white bag. (50% sale price is only honored for RFL of Berkeley County School Teams during this competition)

March: Fill the basket with eggs - where students donate in donations and the top 3 staffulty raising the most money will dress up as a bunny

April: Pizza Oven Spirit Night

May: Pie a staff member

We have partnered with our business partner, Jefferson Security Bank, to provide students with the opportunity to learn the importance of financial literacy and saving money. Parents can complete the below form for someone from Jefferson Security Bank to reach out about opening a Youth Savings or Youth Checking account for your student. You may also stop by their Inwood branch for more information. Students will be able to make monthly deposits into their accounts at school or they can go by the bank at anytime. Jefferson Security is donating $5 per each account opened to be the first deposit!

Banking Deposit Days at Mill Creek:

Oct. 21

Nov. 18

Dec. 16

Jan. 13

Feb. 10

Mar. 10

Student Banking with JSB

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Attendance Matters - Strive for 5

A goal of Berkeley County Schools’ Department of Attendance is to ensure every student attends school every day. School attendance has a huge impact on a student’s academic success starting in kindergarten and continuing through high school. Even as children grow older and more independent, families play a key role in making sure students get to school safely every day and understand why attendance is important for success in school and in life.

We realize some absences are unavoidable due to health problems or other circumstances. But, we also know that when students miss too much school— regardless of the reason – it can cause them to fall behind academically.

Families are encourages to STRIVE FOR 5! Miss less than 5 days per semester of school.
Caregivers must send in a note for everyday their student is absent. When possible, please get a doctor's note. By policy, you are only allowed 10 parents notes per year. After those 10 are used, you will be required to obtain a doctor's note for absences to be excused.
Berkeley County Schools no longer accepts a leave of educational value for excused absences. These absences may count toward the 10 parent notes.

CLICK HERE FOR THE ABSENCE NOTE VERIFICATION FORM

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Schoology will be our main platform for daily communication. We will not be using Class Dojo this school year. Please note that you should not send time sensitive information through online platforms or email. Teachers may not get these notes while they are teaching. If you have information that is an emergency, please call the front office or send in a written note to your child's teacher.

It is vital that you set up your parent account. All parents will receive an individualized code to set up your student's account if you aren't already connected. YOU MUST LOG IN WITH YOUR PARENT ACCOUNT TO SEE TEACHER MESSAGES. YOU CANNOT USE YOUR CHILD'S ACCOUNT.

Schoology is also where you can stay involved with your child's academics. You will be able to see your child's grades, missing assignments and assignments that are due.

If you are new to Schoology, this google handbook can help you with everything you need to know. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1w9BxtwoxTJRVXrEj1Tme5SWEkEN5Uq2SyrfW0ya7xZQ/preview?slide=id.g8e952e3ece_0_3

For the safety of our students, we ask that you follow these procedures:

Buses Arrive: 8:20
Parent Drop Off: South End Lot 8:20 -8:35. Please do not drop students off until a staff member is on duty. You will drive the loop and drop students off at the sidewalk. Please be cautious and look for staff directing you. There will also be buses in this loop.
Students Tardy: 8:46 (***Students arriving after 8:35 must be signed in by an adult in the office)
Dismissal Begins: 3:25 -- If you need to change the way your student normally goes home, please send in a note to your child ’s teacher. We discourage you from calling the office to change information at the last minute. If your child is riding home on a bus with another student, BOTH students must have notes.
Parent Pick Up: PLEASE REMAIN IN YOUR CAR UNTIL 3:25. For the safety of our students, we need to have the sidewalk clear. Please park in a parking spot and not in the fire lane. We ask that families who pick up on a regular basis to please fill out the pick -up form below. Parents will park in the south end lot and come to the music room door to sign student out. Please be prepared to show ID every day.
Students Leaving Early: To prevent congestion in the office at dismissal time, students will not be allowed to be signed out between 3-3:25. If you have an appointment, please sign your student out before 3pm. When arriving to pick up your student, please report to the front office and be prepared to show your ID.

Parent Pick-Up Form.pdf