LEADING THE CHARGE OF LIFELONG LEARNING!
weekly e-newsletter
November 21, 2021
SCHOOL-WIDE NEWS
Thanksgiving Break
No School Nov. 24 - 28
SJCSD Families,
 
Please be reminded that beginning Wednesday, December 1, 2021 Meal Prices will be:





Prepayments into student lunch accounts can be made by using PayPAMS. The link to this service is located at  https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/food/paypams/
Online and printable Free/Reduced lunch applications can be located at https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/food/free/
 
New Middle School Clubs
MCA will be starting a MathCounts Club. MathCounts is a nationwide competition series designed to promote and expand mathematical reasoning in a fun, challenging and engaging environment. Our club is open to all students in grade 6th-8th and will meet every Monday from 2:45-3:45pm in Mrs. Stanfield’s portable, P-5. The club culminates with a regional competition in February. For more information, students should attend the first meeting on Monday, November 15th at 2:45pm. All students attending should make arrangements to be picked up by 3:45pm. 
 
Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a national organization present in many schools throughout our district, state, and country. The mission of FCA is to see the world impacted for Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes. MCA will be starting its very own FCA club that will meet on Friday mornings at 7:30am.  Students in grades 6th-8th wishing to participate should attend the informational meeting on November 12th at 7:30 in Mrs. Stanfield’s portable, P-5. Students wishing to attend will need to arrange transportation to school arriving at 7:30.

FSA Scores
Last year's FSA scores may be viewed in HAC. If you would like hardcopy of the student score report, please email Jacque Ottosen
Yearbooks for Sale
MCA Yearbook ID: 701776
Temporary Changes Due To COVID

Large group celebrations are on hold. Celebrations/student recognition will take place in their classrooms.

MS students are not required to dress out for PE. They will begin dressing out for PE starting on Oct. 19th. It is important that student wear tennis shoes, running shoes, or athletic shoes for PE.
Please check our MCA School Website for information. COVID-19 Information and Back to School Letters are posted on our homepage.
Registration


Kindergarten and new students register early!
Voluntary Pre-K: A child must be four years old on or before September 1st.
Kindergarten: A child must be five years old on or before September 1st.
First Grade: A child must be six years old on or before September 1st AND satisfy one of the
following:
a) Satisfactory completion of kindergarten in a Florida public school.
b) Satisfactory completion of kindergarten in a non-public school.
c) Previous attendance in an out-of-state school in which the student was admitted on the basis of age requirements established by the state of residency.

Registration Requirements:
•   Proof of Residency.
•   Proof of Immunization.
•   Copy of Birth Certificate.
•   Physical/Health Exam with in 12 months of enrollment.
PTA NEWS
Please continue to collect pledges for the Math A Thon! You can do so here. https://pledgestar.com/millcreek/

We are working on uploading MCA Staff's favorites list in case you are looking for a little something to celebrate your teachers and staff this holiday season. Please continue to visit 

We want to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving! We are so thankful for such an amazing school with wonderful staff and families!
Business Partner Spotlight! 
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St Johns County School District
For the most recent news from the district, please visit the district's webpage.
Mill Creek Academy
3750 International Golf Pkwy
St. Augustine, FL 32092
(904) 547-3720