LEADING THE CHARGE OF LIFELONG LEARNING

May 25, 2025

weekly e-newsletter

SCHOOL-WIDE NEWS

Congratulations to St Johns County Bus Driver of the year who just so happens to be one of Mill Creek's amazing drivers! 

Dave is such an awesome person! He cares so much about his student's safety and well-being on his bus, he really looks out for them! You can always see him smiling and happy. 

We are lucky to have Dave on our team!

Next time you see Bus 2262, give Dave a congratulations! He is very deserving of this award.

We’re excited to share that we’ve partnered with 1st Day School Supplies again this year to make back-to-school shopping easy and convenient!

Ordering is quick and simple — and best of all, a portion of the proceeds comes back to MCA to help support our Blessing in a Backpack program!

By purchasing your supply kit through 1st Day School Supplies, you ensure your child receives the exact items they need, featuring the trusted brands teachers recommend.

Deadline to order: July 1st

Kits will be delivered to your home at least two weeks before school starts.

Don't wait — order your kit today and cross school supply shopping off your list!

Click here: 

https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/24638


News From the Clinic:

The last day to pick up medication from the clinic is June 2nd by 12:30. All medications not picked up will be discarded according to District Policy. Medical Management Plans for the 2025-26 school year need to be completed over the summer. They are only valid for 1 school year from the date they are signed by the physician. 

I will be back in the clinic August 7th and 8th for parents to start bringing in completed forms and medications for their student.

PM3 FAST Testing Schedule

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ms events

Thursday, May 29th is our 8th grade Promotion Ceremony. Please see below for some reminders and expectations related to the event.   

Location: Tocoi Creek High School Auditorium 

Date: Thursday, May 29th 

Time: 6:30-7:30   

Procedures: 

We ask that each student only has two attendees as seating is limited.  

Use this link to RSVP and to have tickets assigned.

(Please send your student to the glass lounge beginning on May 27 to receive assigned tickets) 

There will be an area for students to sit separate from family/friends. 

Students should arrive between 6:00-6:15 and sit in their labeled seat. 

Students should wear professional attire (example: pants and collared shirt, dress, etc.). Colors for student attire should be black, white, or blue. Stay for the duration of the event (it will only be one hour)   

If there are any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mrs. Ottosen      

jacqueline.ottosen@stjohns.k12.fl.us 


Please complete your response below by May 26 so tickets are available on May 27.

Please signup here to reserve your tickets or copy and paste this link to your browser: https://forms.office.com/r/TzD4SpeFMy 

PTA NEWS

🪩 8th Grade Mustangs Sparkle & Shine Graduation Dance! 🪩

Get ready for a dazzling night of fun as we celebrate our 8th graders at the Sparkle & Shine Dance! ✨

📅 Date: Tuesday, May 27th

⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

📍 Location: St. Johns Golf & Country Club, St. Augustine, FL

✨ MCA 8th grade students only

✨ Chaperones will be present.  An adult must pick up students at 8:30 PM.

Want to help? Want to get more involved at your child's school. There are tons of opportunities!!!



NEW OPPORTUNITY!!! Media Center: Media teachers need help managing students during their resource, shelving books, etc.

If you would like to help in the media center sign up here: Mill Creek Academy: Library Helper

Cafe Help: Opening packages, hand out supplies, etc. If you would like to help in the cafe sign up here: Lunchroom Volunteer Sign-up

Helping Hands: Meet on cafe stage to help laminate, cut, staple etc for teachers. Sign up here to help: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0E4BADAF22A2FEC07-54061810-helping

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”.  




St Johns County School District
For the most recent news from the district, please visit the district's webpage.