LEADING THE CHARGE OF LIFELONG LEARNING! |
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Dear Mustang Families,
This week we welcomed our newest Mighty Mustangs, the class of 2033. The excitement in their eyes, in their voice, and in their bounce, or jump reminds us of just how important it is that we get the 2020 - 2021 school year started. They were champions, as they entered the building following all the new guidelines of facial coverings and social distancing. As a leader, there is nothing greater than to see the excitement in the eyes of our students.
What our class of 2033 taught me and I think many of us, was this was all going to be ok! They taught us that wearing a facial covering was just "what we do now," that working to respect the personal space of others was more important than ever, noticing all the signage throughout the school and following the new guidelines was part of how we do things at MCA. They taught us that although for many of us the new guidelines and our new way of doing things right now are uncomfortable and just "new," that is really is just "what we do!" They taught us that coming back to school is going to "OK!" No matter our circumstances or the guidelines that we have been given, coming back to school and being together(while following our guidelines of social distancing) is what we need. The interactions of friends, the conversations, getting to know new people, and connecting with those around us are what we are built to do and our youngest Mighty Mustangs did it with perfection.
They Of course, we know that our families had a big part in helping prepare our newest friends as they walked through the doors of MCA for the first time. Thank you, families for helping make this such a positive, fun experience for all and trusting that we are going to do whatever it takes to keep our students safe, healthy, and happy!
As our staffulty, what we call our faculty and staff, return this week, we will be preparing for the return of our students on Monday, August 31. Working together to ensure the safe and healthy return for everyone, including our staffulty. We will be practicing together our safe and healthy reopening plans and how to make sure that our kiddos arrive we are making this the best experience ever! That is a priority to us.
Thank you for helping us in preparing your students, reminding them of our new guidelines and the work we will do together, staffulty and students on the first days teaching, modeling, and practicing to ensure that everyone at MCA feels safe, secure, and most of all LOVED. Mighty Mustangs, it is time!
Please read on as there are many important details below regarding Meet the Teacher and 1st day of school paperwork that needs to be returned.
Watch out 2020-2021 - here come the Mighty Mustangs!
Sincerely,
Amanda L. Riedl, Learning Leader
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Virtual Meet and Greet - Friday, August 28 |
ALL elementary/middle school teacher will be "live" at the beginning of each session/period time below. This time is meant to be a quick meet and greet, see each others faces and ask a few questions. We will have Curriculum Chat Night in mid-September.
Meet and Greet will be conducted through the conferencing tool on Schoology. Please read below on how to access Schoology!
All Teacher sessions will be recorded
Elementary: 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 11:15 AM
- Teachers will email families and ask for an RSVP regarding session choice.
- This will ensure success for all involved. We want to make sure everyone gets to meet their teacher.
Middle School: Session: 8:30-10:50 AM – Middle School Students(6-8) - Students will follow their schedules. Each period will be less than 15 minutes. Teachers will disseminate important beginning of the year information.
- 1st period - 8:30 – 8:45
- 2nd period - 9:00-9:10
- 3rd period - 9:20 – 9:30
- 4th period - 9:40- 9:50
- 5th period - 10:00-10:10
- 6th period - 10:20-10:30
- 7th period - 10:40-10:50
Mandatory Paperwork -Prior to Meet and Greet, please see the information below regarding MANDATORY paperwork that must be completed and returned on the 1st day of school.
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SCHOOL-WIDE SCHOOLOGY INFORMATION LETTER
Schoology will be used with ALL students this year as the primary communication and learning management system. It is very important that families read the attached letter on how to access Schoology.
Schoology will be used for Meet and Greet on Friday, August 28. Families MUST try logging in prior to Friday to ensure you don't miss meet and greet with teachers.
We are looking forward to seeing you on Friday. Please see below for schoology letter:
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1st - 5th grade School Supply Drop off - August 28 - 1:00PM - 3:00PM
On Friday afternoon, August 28, staff will be available for families to drop off any supplies they feel are too big for students to carry in on the 1st day of school.
Classroom bins will be available and all supplies will be placed in the classroom teachers bin. Should you choose to drop off individual student supplies, PLEASE MAKE SURE THEY ARE LABELED WITH STUDENTS NAME. Otherwise, students can bring their individual supplies in their backpacks on Monday, August 31.
We will use the bus loop when dropping off supplies.
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Most recently I sent families our Healthy and Safety Return to School Plan. We hope it is user friendly and can be used in your homes as a quick reference when you have questions.
Additionally, we are asking that you review with you student(s) between now and August 31, the practices that will help us return in a “healthy, MCA way!" The success of our students is essential, and we believe that as we teach, model, and practice the “healthy MCA way,” students will embrace and become ambassadors of keeping each other healthy this school year. Thank you in advance for supporting our MCA students!
Water bottles - Please be prepared to send a water bottle with students each day. It is very important that students bring a water bottle this year as water fountains will only be used as water bottle filling stations. Should a student need a water bottle, we will provide one that the student will label and keep as their own.
New Family Orientation
I can't wait to meet our New Families on Monday, August 24 during our New Family Orientation. We will spend time with our new families sharing the vision of MCA and why we believe it is the greatest place for students and staffulty! Please use the link below to sign up! I look forward to meeting our new families. You are going to love it at MCA! Go Mustangs!
KINDERGARTEN FAMILIES - Those that attended our Kindergarten orientation do NOT need to attend the New Family Orientation. Much of the same information will be shared, except what it takes to be a new school-age kiddo! We will see you on your staggered start day!
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Mrs. Carroll and Mrs. Dery, our school nurses, will be available on the following dates and times for you to drop off medication for the upcoming school year.
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Middle School Information |
MANDATORY PAPERWORK
Please see below regarding mandatory paperwork from the district and school regarding the start of the school year.
We are looking forward to seeing you on Friday, August 28 for Virtual Meet and Greet. Please see attachment for packet of all back to school paperwork from MCA and SJCSD. Please follow the directions below on completing paperwork.
Please read pages 1 - 14. The information included is:
- Letters from Superintendent Forson - Virtual School and other school options and Code of Conduct
- Safe and Secure letter from Mr. Abbatinozzi, Senior Director for School Services
- Class Size Amendment Letter
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2020-2021 Code of Conduct can be found on our home page. Click Here to View 2020-2021 Code of Conduct
- MCA School Access Information
- MCA Absentee Form
- MCA Nut Awareness letter
- MCA Arrival/Dismissal Procedures
The remainder of the pages listed below require action from Middle Schools parent/student!
- Optional Signature page – pg 16 (Student Athlete Contract)
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Required Signature pages – pg 17 (Media Center), pg 18 (Code of Conduct)
Locker Updates
If a student would like to still rent a locker for the upcoming school year, we will reopen the link on Tuesday, September 1. Deadline for locker rental will be Friday, September 11.
PE Updates
Students will not dress out for PE the first 9 weeks of school. However, we believe this will only be temporary. Those students that have already purchased a uniform will receive the uniform the first week of school from our PE Coaches. When a decision is made regarding dressing out, all families will be given an opportunity to purchase uniforms.
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School-Based Distance Learning - Middle School
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Daily Schedules - Daily schedules will come this week after teachers send placement letters. These schedules will have specific times for daily instruction, resource classes, etc. Please be mindful that much of a students daily schedule in school-based distant learning(SBDL) will mimic the schedule of a brick & mortar schedule, beginning each day at 8:25! Stay tuned...
SBDL Learning Expectations & Videos
Elementary and Secondary Curriculum created videos for the parents of your School-Based Distance Learners to help provide a better understanding of what Distance Learning will look like.
Here is the link to the to the secondary video:
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MANDATORY PAPERWORK
Please see below regarding mandatory paperwork from the district and school regarding the start of the school year.
We are looking forward to seeing you on Friday, August 28 for Virtual Meet and Greet. Please see attachment for packet of all back to school paperwork from MCA and SJCSD. Please follow the directions below on completing paperwork.
Please read pages 1 - 13. The information included is:
- Letters from Superintendent Forson - Virtual School and other school options and Code of Conduct
- Safe and Secure letter from Mr. Abbatinozzi, Senior Director for School Services
- Class Size Amendment Letter
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2020-2021 Code of Conduct can be found on our home page. Click Here to View 2020-2021 Code of Conduct
- MCA School Access Information
- MCA Absentee Form
- MCA Nut Awareness letter
- MCA Arrival/Dismissal Procedures
The remainder of the pages listed below require action from Elementary parent/student!
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Required Signature pages - pg 14 (Media Release), pg 15 (Physical Education Release Form, pg 16 (Code of Conduct)
Class Assignments
The week of August 24, an email will be sent to 1st- 5th grade parents introducing your student’s new teacher for the school year. We are currently working on class placement and are super excited about sharing this information with you soon. BOTH, brick and mortar & school-based distant learning assignments will be sent at the same time. Should you not have access to email please call the front office at 904-547-3720 for assistance.
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School-Based Distance Learning - K - 5
Daily Schedules - Daily schedules will come this week after teachers send placement letters. These schedules will have specific times for daily instruction, resource classes, etc. Please be mindful that much of a students daily schedule in school-based distant learning(SBDL) will mimic the schedule of a brick & mortar schedule, beginning each day at 8:25! Stay tuned...
SBDL Learning Expectations & Videos
Elementary and Secondary Curriculum created videos for the parents of your School-Based Distance Learners to help provide a better understanding of what Distance Learning will look like.
Here is the link for the elementary video:
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Elementary and Middle School supply lists can be found on the homepage of our website or by clicking the links below.
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St Johns County School District |
For the most recent news from the district, please visit the district's webpage.
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Mill Creek Academy
3750 International Golf Pkwy
St. Augustine, FL 32092
(904) 547-3720
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