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May 7, 2023

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SCHOOL-WIDE NEWS

2022- 2023 Yearbooks are sold out. Pre-purchased yearbooks will be delivered to students in the next few weeks.

Any student with medication in the clinic should have received a letter that was sent home with students this week. The letter contains next years medical forms. Also please note that information on medication policy and next year’s forms can be found on the Health Clinic page of our website.

The MCA Extended Day program is open for registration for the 2023-24 school year. If you are interested or would like information about the program please email Art Thomas at arthur.thomas@stjohns.k12.fl.us for more information. We do have limited spaces and registration is on a first come-first serve basis.

As the school year draws to a close, parents often ask about the process used to place children in homerooms for the next school year and whether or not a specific teacher may be requested, we offer the following information.

At the end of the school year, teachers at each grade level meet to develop fall homeroom assignments for current and newly registered students. Consideration is given to learning and teaching styles, achievement, special needs, gender, race, social behavior and any other factors deserving attention. With assistance from our counselor, our administrative team carefully review the teachers’ recommendations. In some cases, changes are made based on information we receive from parents and/or the addition of new children or departure of others moving to different locations. However, believing those who work with students everyday are best qualified to put together homeroom lists, the number of changes is kept as small as possible.

To make the placement process efficient and fair, we ask parents not to request a specific teacher. Parent input describing a particular type of classroom and/or teaching style parents believe would benefit their children are given careful consideration. We also recognize there are legitimate reasons why a particular class may not be appropriate (relative in the group, previous siblings had the same teacher, poor relationships with certain students) and adjustments are made. If you are concerned about a situation similar to one of the examples given or have a matter of personal concern that might affect placement decisions, please share them with us via this link by May 29, 2023.

Parent Input Form

Congratulations to the Battle of the Books Team

RETURNING STUDENT VERIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN SENT

Returning Student Verification emails have been sent to one parent/guardian of your student. You should have received an email for each of your students. If neither parent/guardian has received an email, please call 904-547-3746.

CURRENT 5^th and 8^th GRADE FAMILIES: It is important that you click on the link contained in the email, update your information, and submit the residency documents that are required. If it is not complete by the time Middle School and High School back-to-school activities begin this summer, your student could be prevented from getting their schedule, locker, etc. The sooner you complete your students RSV, the better!!!

ALL OTHER GRADE LEVELS MUST COMPLETE THE RSV ONLINE FORM AS WELL. Only 5^th and 8^th are required by the District to provide residency, unless you have moved and residency will be required to make those changes to your student’s information.

IF YOU ARE NOT RETURNING (moving out of St. Johns County, going to private school, etc): Please log in using the link and snapcode provided. One of the first few questions asked is if you are returning (no) and where you are going (city, state, school if you know it). Once you have completed the basic information you can submit it. This allows us to withdraw your student at the end of the school year and wait for a request for records from the school they will be attending in the fall. IF YOU DO NOT COMPLETE THE RSV, THE DISTRICT WILL CONTINUE TO EMAIL YOU ALL SUMMER UNTIL YOU SUBMIT THE FORM.

FAST Testing Proctors

Mill Creek has started its final FAST testing of the year and we need help from our awesome parents to be test proctors. If you are able to help us out with this Big Need we would love for you to sign up using the Sign Up Genius below. Please read the basic but important rules below and sign up for any and all that you may be able to help us with.

1. You must be an approved volunteer and competed the School Access background check within the last two years. If you have not done so here is the link Apply - KeepnTrack(if you are not sure if yours is up to date you can call the front office to have them verify)

2. You cannot proctor for a grade that you have a student currently in. For example if you have a 3rd grade student at MCA you cannot proctor during the 3rd grade FAST testing.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945AEA72DA3FAC52-fast

KINDERGARTEN AND NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION FOR 23/24

IS OPEN

New Students/Incoming KG students must be completely registered (all documents needed for enrollment must be received by the school) prior to being able to register for Extended Day.

Extended Day Registrations will open in mid-April and fills on a first come/first served basis.

Employee and Hardship Out of Zone Transfer Waivers for the 23/24 SY are open.

https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/schoolservices/transfers/

Middle School News

Tocoi Creek High School 9^th Grade Spring Football for incoming students will be on Mondays and Wednesdays from May 1^st to May 17^th. More information will be coming soon.

Softball Schedule

PTA NEWS

Dates to Remember:

5/17 - 8th Grade Dance

8th Grade Mustangs Masquerade Dance

May 17, 6pm - 8pm

We need volunteers to make this dance a success and memorable for our MCA Class of 2023! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094CAFAF2AA7FA7-mustangs

Helping Hands 4th Quarter: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c0e4badaf22a2fec07-helping1

PTA Events Calendar

Don't miss out on any events coming up with your MCA PTA: https://bit.ly/3D2iWb2

Check out all the ways to volunteer with the PTA: https://mcapta.weebly.com/volunteer.html

Don't forget to join the PTA!

Thanks to our Business Partner: Evermore Adoption Consultants

SCHOOL ACCESS

Fill Out Your Volunteer School Access Form!

In a continuing effort to provide safety and security to our students and staff we ask that you complete a School Access Form if you plan to enter a facility in the St. Johns County School District. Any person passing beyond the front office area must show a valid driver’s license or state identification card.

It is recommended individuals include their middle name when completing the online application; and, if no middle name, then please use the acronym “NMN”.

Complete the School Access Form

St Johns County School District

For the most recent news from the district, please visit the district's webpage.

School District Webpage

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(904) 547-3720

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