LEADING THE CHARGE OF LIFELONG LEARNING!
weekly e-newsletter
October 17, 2021
SCHOOL-WIDE NEWS
New School Counselor

We are excited to have Mrs. Sarah Vance join the Mustang Team!! She is coming to us from Hickory Creek Elementary School and brings a tremendous amount of experience.

With the addition of a new school counselor, there are a few grade-level shifts for support. Below are the counselors and the grades they will be supporting.

Mrs. Ribeiro K - 2nd
Mrs. Vance 3rd - 5th
Mrs. DiDomenico 6th - 7th (split)
Mrs. Dean 7th (split) - 8th
Middle School
Please remind your students that aerosol deodorant, body sprays, cologne, and perfumes should not be used on campus or in PE locker rooms. These items can be overwhelming to people with breathing issues and may leave a hard to clean film on lockers.
Math Textbook Adoption
Parents/community members may view the resources by visiting the Math adoption website at https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/media/instructional-resources-media-services/textbooks/adoption/  

To learn more about the policies and procedures for textbook adoption, visit the Florida Department of Education Instructional Materials Website.
Students from Tocoi High School will begin volunteering in Elementary Classrooms to help with tutoring this week.
BOO Grams will be sent home this week! Please see flyers for more information.
Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade students:



Third Grade, Fourth Grade, and Fifth Grade students:
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.

Dances are on hold and may resume after Oct. 15th.

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.
FOOD SERVICE

The U.S. Department of Agriculture extended waivers allowing students a breakfast and a lunch option available at no cost for the 2021-2022 School Year. 
A la carte items will continue to be available for purchase.
  
Parents are encouraged to complete a Free and Reduced Price Meal Application per family, rather than one per child. The application can be obtained online at www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/food/free and completed online by following the link to online Free and Reduced Meal Application. 
Not required for 2021-2022 School Year but could be useful for educational programs.
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
Boo Grams are still on sale!
Congratulations to our Spirit Spotlight of the week, Ansley and Leah!

If you would like the chance to possibly have your children featured in our weekly Spirit Spotlight on FB and in the weekly newsletter, please email their picture to mcaptaspiritstore@gmail.com with their first name and grade if you choose.
Please make sure to register if you are decorating your car for trunk or treat. We need more families to participate in order to have this fun event! 
We will have food trucks, DJ, games and a car decorating contest.
The PTA will be collecting unopened candy at drop off starting on Monday, October 25th.
Sign your car up here....

Business Partner Spotlight!
Thank you!
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