Mill Creek Magic Messages
News and Updates from Mr. Croyle and Mr. Murtha 12/1/2023
From Mr. Croyle and Mr. Murtha
Today marks the end of the 1st Trimester. It is hard to believe we have already completed 1/3 of the school year!
Additionally, post-Thanksgiving Break, we are in the Holiday Season, which brings a great deal of excitement and school-based activities as we head towards Winter Break and the new calendar year in less than a month!
Yesterday, we held a Board Game Day (our way of thanking our students around the Thanksgiving Holiday). Teachers provided some time during the school day for our students to play some "old school" board games (e.g. PIctionary, Sorry! Chutes and Ladders). Although we had plenty here, students were even welcome to bring in a favorite board game from home. It was a fun activity, which led into...
... our November "Magic Show" Assembly! 6th Grader, Reid Young, kicked of the assembly by leading the entire room in a "Creekers' Code... Let's Go" cheer. We followed this by delving into our chest of Creekers' Code tickets to hand out "Difference Maker" t-shirts to the following students:
- Kindergarten - Alia B.
- 1st Grade - Mila L.
- 2nd Grade - Jaxon S.
- 3rd Grade - Parker S.
- 4th Grade - Alexis M.
- 5th Grade - Keadie O.
- 6th Grade - Nishqa K.
AND
- 4th Grade student, Jocelyn P., had her "Magic Ticket" pulled, and she will be enjoying lunch on Mr. Croyle!
In addition, the following students were individually recognized...
- 4th Grade student, Austin S., was recognized as our Creekers' Code Character Counts Award winner for E - Excellence.
- 5th Grade student, Maya G., received the We Salute You Award.
- 3rd Grade student, Alexa G., received November's Portrait of a Graduate Award - Effective Communicator.
Some family members of these students joined us to help celebrate their achievements!
We also recognized a Community Helper, former Mill Creek Teacher and Current Central Bucks Elementary Staff Developer, Suzanne Dailey, for the positive impact she has left on Mill Creek and the incredible support she provides to our teachers (and, therefore, students) year round!
We concluded our assembly with a high-energy performance by our very talented Mill Creek Dance Team!
Have a wonderful weekend, and Happy Holiday Season, Mill Creek!
Matthew D. Croyle
Principal
John C. Murtha
Assistant Principal
Next Week's Specials Days Will Be...
- Monday - Day 5
- Tuesday - Day 1
- Wednesday - Day 2
- Thursday - Day 3
- Friday - Day 4
Some Pics from our November "Magic Show" Assembly...
Please Consider Supporting the Mill Creek Holiday Project...
Important Dates
- Friday, December 8 - Pajama Day (Sponsored by Student Council). We will be taking cash donations Dec. 4-8 for a charity Student Council will choose at an upcoming meeting (see flyer below)
- Monday, December 11 - Blue, White, and Gold Spirit Day to support our families who celebrate Hannukah
- Tuesday, December 12 - Kindergarten Conferences in the AM (No PM Kindergarten)
- Wednesday, December 13 - Kindergarten Conferences in the PM (No AM Kindergarten)
- Thursday, December 14 - Friday, December 15 - Early Dismissal (Conferences in the PM), No Kindergarten
- Friday, December 15 - Red. Green, and Black Spirit Day to support our families who celebrate Kwaanza
- Monday, December 18-Friday, December 22 - Holiday Spirit Week (see full list of dates in flyer directly below)
- Friday, December 22 - Early Dismissal
- Monday, December 25 - Monday, January 1 - No School (Winter Break)
Soliciting Items for the December 14 Teacher Appreciation Luncheon!
If you are able to donate a food or other item to our upcoming Teacher Appreciation Luncheon, click on the link below to sign up...
6th Grade Volunteer Sign-Ups!!
6th Grade Families...please click on a link below if you are able to volunteer for one of our events. Thank you!
- 6th Grade Skate Volunteer Sign Up Link
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49ABAB2EA3F94-46068413-6thgrade
Home and School Association News and Flyers
- The District is now insistent that adult visitors to school buildings beyond the main office have their Volunteer Clearances. There is an application process, which only takes a bit of time and is fairly simple. The link below will take you to a page with detailed information about obtaining your Volunteer Clearances.
Human Resources / VOLUNTEER Required Paperwork (cbsd.org)
Thank you, and we look forward to an incredible school year!
From the Mill Creek Diversity Committee...
Instructional Spotlight - Ms. Farrell, 2nd Grade
Mill Creek Artists Featured by Dr. Markham!
SCHOOL/DISTRICT INFORMATION
CB Realignment Input...
In anticipation of the grade level realignment for the 2025-2026 school year, the district extends an open invitation to parents, guardians, students, and community members to provide their questions and feedback here. We greatly value your input as it plays a vital role in our decision-making process, ensuring that our choices are in the best interest of our entire community. To learn more about this initiative, please visit the our website: www.cbsd.org/cbrealign.
For Qualifying Families, Apply for Free and Reduced Lunch - It's Easy!
For any family in need of free and reduced lunch for your children, please use the links below to apply. The process is fairly simple and confidential!
- Direct link to the application website: MySchoolApps - Home Page
- Link to the CBSD page about Free and Reduced Lunch: Food Services / Free & Reduced Lunch Application (cbsd.org)
Student Technology Information...
Need to submit a Technology Help Desk Ticket? Click the link below for a video on how to do it!
Student Laptop Expectations
Additionally, if your child loses or misplaces their laptop case, please reach out to the Mill Creek Main Office.
District Laptop and iPad Care
- Please encourage your children to use their laptop/iPad bags for carrying devices in school, at home, and to and from each location.
- Please encourage your children to report issues/problems with their devices, so they can be properly address and fixed as soon as possible.
- The laptop/iPad payment fee covers accidental damage. Intentional damage may result in a family being billed for the damage.
Schools will be communicating these messages in school as well.
We appreciate your support!
GUIDANCE INFORMATION
SCHOOL AND DISTRICT EVENTS/OPPORTUNITIES
COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES
Contact Information
Mr. Matthew D. Croyle
Principal
267-893-3600
Mr. John C. Murtha
Assistant Principal
267-893-3600
Mill Creek Elementary School
Email: mcroyle@cbsd.org
Website: http://www.cbsd.org/Domain/19
Location: 638 Bellflower Boulevard, Warrington, PA, United States
Phone: 267-893-3600
Twitter: @CBMillCreek