Riedl’s Roundup

Students “Own” Their Learning

As we have started the year, our students have begun to develop as learners!

Learners who have become independent in their thinking, sharing, collaborating, and

who are working to achieve the learning goal for the day. As a staff we have also been

studying to become more effective as lead learners in the classroom, cultivating our

craft of teaching and learning to ensure we understand the level of each of our

learners.

With a clear purpose and focus for the learning, we have been able to develop

learning continuums that give our students direct access to the most challenging parts

of their learning. Identifying the learning required to master learning standards not

only equips our learners with the necessary academic skills to be successful, but

strengthens the motivation of our learners. We know that through continued success

our students build the stamina, determination, and perseverance to move through

unsuccessful experiences with a willingness to “try again.”

As we continue to move forward as an active learning community, our razor-like focus

on student learning outcomes, the learning continuums that give our students access

to their own learning, becomes the working norm. Our learners have opportunities to

“own” their learning like showcasing their math visual learning anchor charts. The

students became the lead learner in the class and had to justify their math thinking in

order to teach their peers. LEARNING is ALIVE at Mill Creek and our students are

thriving as they become confident, determined learners of excellence.

Ask your child specific learning questions in the evening… What was your job as a

learner today in math? Did you understand and ask for help if the learning was

difficult? What questions did you ask your teacher? These questions don’t leave room

for the old proverbial answer of “I don’t know,” but should move them towards

answering as an “active learner.” It is great to be a Mill Creek Mustang!

Amanda L. Riedl, Learning Leader

Important Dates

September Fairness

9/25—Character Counts

Celebration, 9:30 AM

9/29—SAC Mtg., 3:30 PM

October Responsibility

10/2— Mother /Son Cornhole

6 PM

10/7—PTA Board Mtg, 9 AM

10/12—Box Top Contest begins

10/19— Teacher Planning Day

10/20—McTeacher night at

McDonalds 5:30-8 PM

10/27—FSA Info Mtg. @ MCE

10/27—SAC Mtg., 4 PM

10/27—Picture Retakes

10/29—Box Top Contest ends

10/30—Character Counts

Celebration, 9:30 AM

September 24, 2015

Mustang Messenger Mill Creek Elementary

3750 International Golf Pkwy St Augustine, FL 32092 904-547-3720 www-mce.stjohns.k12.fl.us

Please support our business partners!

CAA Flag Football Registration will close October 1.

Register now at www.caaflagfootball.org. And to find out all the information on the exciting upcoming season. Registration will close on

October 1 and there will be no late registration period. Season runs November through February with time off for the Holidays.

PTA NEWS

Mother/Son Cornhole is October 2nd!

Registration is due tomorrow, no exceptions.

Walk ups will only be able to participate in food,

treats, raffle and bounce houses.

mcepta.weebly.com/events-calendar.html.

We are taking Spirit Wear reorders until the end

of September. Please include students name,

teacher, grade and size! Order forms are still

available here on our website:

mcepta.weebly.com/spirit-wear.html

www.mcepta.weebly.com

Counselor’s Corral

ESE PARENT

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

St Johns County Schools (SJCS) and Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System

(FDLRS) offer Topic: Special Education Terms, Procedures & Resources Date/Time: 10/6/15 from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Location: School Board Auditorium – 40 Orange Street, St Augustine 32084 The purpose of the committee is to provide input to district staff regarding our ongoing effort to continuously improve services for students with disabilities. Parents, Educators, Administrators, & Business Representatives are invited and encouraged to attend.

Mill Creek Elementary is

SAILing into Action -

Students and Staff Active

In Learning!

St. Johns County School district is

providing Florida State Assessment

(FSA) parent informational nights this

year! Mill Creek will once again host

an informational evening on Tuesday,

October 27th. We invite you to

attend as these meetings help our

parents gain a deeper understanding of

the Florida Assessment. Please visit the

district website at www.stjohns.k12.fl.us for more information and

for dates of other locations if you cannot attend at MCES .

Are You Ready to WALK?

4th annual Walk To School Day

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Meet at World Golf Village Park at 7:30 am and start walking at 7:40 am.

Wear our Mill Creek blue and yellow or wear your spirit shirt to show your Mustang Pride.

After the walk, we’ll all enjoy a healthy continental breakfast from 8-8:30 am in Filly Plaza.

Please RSVP by returning bottom portion of the flyer that was sent home by September 30th so we can prepare food accordingly.

The School Advisory Council

SAC was created to enhance student’s learning through the cooperative efforts of parents, staff members and

others in the community. SAC Meetings will be held on the last Tuesday of each month at 4 PM. Note: The

Tuesday, September 29th meeting will be special in that the regularly scheduled meeting will begin at

3:30 PM in the Media Center. At 4 PM, we will have guest speakers to share with us about the half cent sales tax referendum. This informative meeting is

open to all Mill Creek families.

Flagler College is offering free admission to St.

Johns County Residents to the Flagler Saints

home sporting events. County Residents must

provide valid identification. For more information, visit Flagler

College’s athletic page at http://www.flaglerathletics.com/