Wildcat Weekly

5th Grade - Our STEM Day revolved around our novel, Hatchet. We started our day with making a 3D pyramid comparing Brian’s life before the crash and after. We built shelters like Brian, from things we found on a nature walk! We also made Mayday airplanes from paper plates and tested their flying distances and buoyancy.

3rd Grade - Did a Disney/Pixar STEM day which included making fossils with air dry clay based on "The Good Dinosaur."

1st Grade - We built constellations out of marshmallows, Pretzels, and spaghetti, we learned about the sun and how it makes shadows, and we made a moon book.

The official Mill Creek West spirit wear store has launched a sale! Shop Now!

Thank you, Danville Friends Church, for your recent donation to Mill Creek West. Because of your generosity, we were able to send home so much extra food with our food-insecure kiddos for Spring Break, supplementing what the Cascade BackPack Ministry already provided. Your kindness is so very appreciated!

As always, if you need to reach me, don't hesitate to call or email.

Mrs. Gullion (School Counselor)

jgullion@mccsc.k12.in.us

317-539-9255 ext. 502

Mission: Develop confident, independent citizens who productively impact society.

Vision: Our graduates will show excellence in their attitudes, actions, and achievements in pursuit of their passion.

Walkers are dismissed out front at 3:35 - an adult must be standing out there to get them.

Car Riders will be dismissed from the cafeteria doors to the cars at 3:35. Do not get out of the car and walk up to that area - this is for car riders only. Please keep your tag on your visor & pull up the farthest cone and stay in the line. We will do our best to make this as fast as possible. Thank you for your help & patience!

Please call the office for any changes that need to be made - dojo or email isn't always reliable as we aren't sure who is always in the office. All calls to the office for daily transportation changes need to be made by 2:00. Please plan accordingly and call before this time. Folders and notes are run at 2:45 each day.

2024-25 Cost

Breakfast - $1.40 (Reduced: $0.30)

Lunch - $2.75 (Reduced: $0.40)

If you were on Free or Reduced lunch last school year, the roll over period ends very soon after school starts - IT DOES NOT BACK DATE - Please fill out a new form as soon as possible. This is confidential information - the school does not know who fills it out and who doesn't. I have attached the link to the form here for you to click on and fill out. This is a wonderful resource and there is no reason why anyone who needs it should not be using it.

Home Lunch - Please make sure if your child brings a lunch from home that they can open most of the items independently - we are always willing to help, but please try to limit those items that require adult assistance daily. Also - no sodas are allowed for lunch.

The link to School Bucks is below as well so you can add funds, create your account, and download the app to pay for breakfast & lunch.

SchoolCare - We are excited to share we are partnering with SchoolCare this year to manage our student health information. SchoolCare, our new digital health platform, allows you to access and update your child's heath information and is both HIPAA and FERPA compliant. This school year we are requiring electronically in SchoolCare so that our school nurses receive valuable information about your child’s health.

Please follow these steps to create your SchoolCare account and complete student health registration:

1. Check your inbox! Use the email invite that’s sent to you from activation@schoolcare.com and click on the link to begin.

2. Create a password and log into your SchoolCare account.

3. Once you have logged in, you will see “My Family.” Click on the orange sign-up button to begin registration for your child.

If you need further assistance with your account, please contact support@schoolcare.com.

Missing School - If your child will be missing school for any reason, please call the office by 9:00 am to report the absence. If your child is seeing a Dr, please obtain a Dr note.

Immunization Clinic in Hendricks County

Did you know they still do box tops? We are signed up & would love for anyone who buys groceries to sig up for those to come to our school. You can add our school to your Kroger card (on the Kroger app or at the counter) and you can download the Box Top app and connect your Walmart app. Please join us in earning cash for our school by using the Box Tops app. It’s an easy way to make a difference. All you have to do is buy Box Tops participating products (like Cheerios!) and scan your grocery receipt. Box Tops are worth $.10 each and they add up fast! Twice a year, our school receives a check to help pay for whatever we need - equipment, supplies or experiences the kids love!

Use this referral code TFIG6LOQ when you sign up and you’ll get 20 Bonus Box Tops when you scan your first receipt now through 05/31/2024, while supplies last! Download the Box Tops for Education app here: https://btfe.smart.link/c2jjdifkw?referral_code=TFIG6LOQ

Welcome back! I hope you had a wonderful spring break filled with rest, relaxation, and special moments with family and friends. As we return for these final weeks of school, I'm eager to continue our journey of learning, growth, and achievement together with our students, staff, and families.

With May 28th quickly approaching, let's make every moment count! I am excited to see the amazing progress and accomplishments our Wildcats will make as we wrap up another successful school year. Your child's safety, well-being, and happiness remain my highest priorities, and together, we will continue to foster an environment where every child thrives academically, socially, and emotionally.

As always, please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Teamwork and open communication are key in making sure our students have the best possible experience here at Mill Creek West.

Let's approach these final weeks with enthusiasm, positivity, and a strong finish to the 2024-2025 school year. Thank you for your continuous support and for being an invaluable part of our Wildcat family!

Here’s to a fantastic finish!

Sonna Schafer, EdD
Principal, Mill Creek West Elementary

Email: sschafer@mccsc.k12.in.us
Website: https://mccsc.k12.in.us/
Phone: (317)539-9255
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MillCreekWestElementarySchool
Twitter: @MillCreekwest