Supporting Families Experiencing Food Insecurity

Dear Miller Creek Community, We know that families in our community rely on  CalFresh (SNAP)  benefits. If you are experiencing food insecurity due to the recent pause of CalFresh benefits, information and updates can be found on the  Marin Health and Human Services website ,  which will continue to be updated as the situation evolves. The  San Francisco–Marin Food Bank website  is also updated frequently—sometimes hourly—with current food bank and pantry locations. Our schools remain committed to providing  free breakfast and lunch every day for all students. For families who are in a position to help,  Safeway gift card donations  may be dropped off at any school front office. Staff will make sure these are distributed directly to families in need. Additionally, contributions can be made through the  Marin Community Foundation donation portal , which supports countywide relief efforts. Thank you for your continued care and generosity in supporting one another. In Community, Kristy Treewater Superintendent

Tuesday, Nov 04 2025

Immigration Enforcement: Information & Resources

Dear Miller Creek Community, We recognize that recent reports regarding an increased immigration enforcement presence in San Francisco and the Bay Area are causing worry and concern among our communities. We have been working closely with our partners at the   Marin Rapid Response Network  - our local lead agency on this issue. While they are unclear to what extent there will be any action in Marin, they have plans and support in place. Furthermore, together with local partners, they have put together this helpful document [ English  |   Spanish ].  Miller Creek School District supports all our students and families, and is committed to ensuring that all students, regardless of immigration status, are provided with equal access to school.  Important Information All students, including those who are undocumented or come from immigrant families, have the right to: attend public school participate in school activities receive a quality education without discrimination Schools are prohibited from sharing personal information about students or their family members for immigration-enforcement purposes.   Immigration authorities must have a court order or judicial subpoena to receive information. In compliance with  Senate Bill 98 , if there is confirmed ICE at a school, the District will notify families and staff.   Important Resources Legal help and immigration resources may be available from nonprofit organizations. Locally, Canal Alliance has many resources including:  Phone alerts  Immigration legal services  Charla     Marin County Office of Education has a website with information and resources  for families, both in Spanish and English. Know Your Educational Rights,  Guide for Students and Families , California Department of Justice are available here [  English  |  Spanish  ] and all of our schools have Red Cards in the front office that are available for families. Student and staff safety is our top priority. We will continue to coordinate closely with our local partners and share information as appropriate. Amidst all the fear and uncertainty, please know that Miller Creek remains a community that cares for one another and is committed to educating all students. Sincerely, Kristy Treewater Superintendent

Thursday, Oct 23 2025

Superintendent Update: Science, Spotlight on Music, ...

TL;DR – October Highlights 🦎 Science Comes Alive! Marin Treks brought hands-on animal science lessons to our elementary schools — Vallecito is up next! Thanks to Can Do! for making these experiences possible. 🎶 Music Spotlight: From third graders learning recorders to middle school ensembles, our music program (funded by the parcel tax) continues to inspire creativity and confidence. 👩‍🏫 Professional Development Day – Oct. 13: Staff will focus on play-based learning, data-driven instruction, reading tools, CPR training, and tech integration — all centered on supporting every student. 🏫 Board Meeting – Oct. 14: Join us at 6:00 p.m. at Miller Creek Middle School for a choir performance, policy considerations, and reports on special education, state testing, and facilities. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Dear Miller Creek Community, Hello, Fall! I hope this finds you well and adjusting to the shorter days and cooler weather Over the past month, I’ve had the joy of connecting with so many in our community — hosting coffees, visiting classrooms, and attending events like the Hispanic Heritage Festival. A recent highlight has been welcoming a new partner in elementary science,  Marin Treks , which is bringing hands-on animal science experiences to all of our schools. Watching students’ curiosity and excitement come alive as they explored the animals was awesome. Our students are curious, brave, and eager to learn.  Vallecito Eagles — you’re next!  These special learning opportunities are made possible through generous donations to  Can Do! , and the smiles in the room said it all. 🎼 Spotlight on Music During a recent visit to our Miller Creek Middle School music classes, I was reminded just how powerful music education is in the lives of our students. I’m so proud that the Miller Creek School District provides music opportunities starting in transitional kindergarten, with all students in third grade and beyond having access to instrumental and vocal music taught by credentialed teachers. Hearing third graders playing their first notes on recorders and eighth graders performing complex ensemble pieces truly captures the full journey of musical growth in our schools. While I may not be a musician myself (I can’t carry a tune!), I don’t need to play music to see its profound impact. Every Miller Creek student gets to explore music and decide for themselves whether it’s part of who they are. A huge thank-you to our dedicated music teachers who travel across all four campuses to nurture the next generation of musicians. Music for grades three through eight is made possible by our voter-approved parcel tax — an investment that keeps us in tune. 📖 Professional Development Day – Monday, October 13 Curious about what our educators will be doing on the upcoming Professional Development Day? Across the district, teams will be engaged in meaningful learning designed to strengthen instruction, expand differentiation opportunities,  and support every student. Early educators will explore the critical role of play in early learning and design lessons that integrate play-based activities with the foundational Math Practices.  K-2 staff will be trained on our new Reading Screener: Multidudes.  The Multitudes screener is a one-on-one assessment tool that identifies students who may be at risk of reading difficulties.  It is an important part of our comprehensive instructional program because early identification allows educators to provide timely, targeted intervention and support. K-8 grade-level teams will work collaboratively to review state and local assessment data and plan responsive instruction.  Upper-grade teachers will also dive into tech tools that enhance differentiation and student engagement. Integrating differentiation into our instruction ensures each student gets what they need.   Support staff will complete CPR certification and learn strategies to foster positive student behavior on playgrounds. This training provides every adult on campus the tools they need to support the social-emotional growth of our students. It’s a full day of collaboration and growth — all centered on our students. 📝Board Meeting – Tuesday, October 14 The next Miller Creek Board of Education Regular Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 14th, in the Miller Creek Middle School Library. The open session is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m., and the full agenda can be found  here . Highlights include: Music! A performance by Miller Creek Middle School choir students A Miller Creek Middle School showcase on World Languages  Policy reviews on District Residency and Facilities Use A Special Education update from Executive Director Philippa Vedros A State Testing and Data presentation from Executive Director Elizabeth Foehr Informational reports on facilities, meal programs, and the LCAP community engagement timeline Routine personnel actions related to hiring, leaves, and adjustments to service years Thank you for your continued partnership and support.  Warmly, Kristy Treewater Superintendent Miller Creek School District

Saturday, Oct 11 2025

Superintendent Update: Wellness Spotlight, Community...

📌  TL;DR – Quick Highlights 🔥 Classrooms are buzzing with deep learning — from small-group reading in K to collaborative science & math in middle school. 🙌 Thank you to our amazing families & caregivers who volunteer, lead, and enrich our schools. 💙  Wellness Spotlight:  September = Suicide Awareness Month. Every school now has counselors, plus a full Wellness team at MCMS (lessons, clubs, 1:1 support). Huge thanks to  Can Do!  for helping to fund this work. 📅  Board Meeting Sept. 9:  Student presentations, Unaudited Actuals (year-end finances), new Tentative Agreement with MCEA, and more. Dear Miller Creek Community, As the year moves forward, we are getting to know our students better, classroom and schoolwide routines are taking root, and learning is deepening. During my visits across the district this week, I saw everything from powerful small-group reading instruction in kindergarten to collaborative and engaging science and math lessons at the middle school. Teachers, staff, and students were on fire! Celebrating Our Community I’ve been reflecting on how fortunate we are to have such smart, engaged families and caregivers who volunteer in our schools. Whether it’s speaking at Back-to-School Night, planning community events, joining a principal/superintendent coffee, or serving on a district team, your involvement enriches our community. I’m grateful for all that you contribute. Spotlight on Wellness and Counseling  September is Suicide Awareness Month — a serious topic that deserves our careful attention. Did you know? 1 in 6 youth ages 6–17 experience a mental health disorder each year 50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14 Suicide is the second leading cause of death among youth ages 10–14 At Miller Creek, we place a high priority on mental health and social-emotional development. At Miller Creek Middle School, students have access to counselors, a wellness center, and a wellness outreach specialist. Together, this team creates mindful spaces on campus and meaningful learning experiences such as WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) — a transition program for 6th graders that also offers leadership opportunities for 8th graders. They also provide classroom lessons, lunchtime inclusive clubs, 1:1 student support, and more. Four years ago, in addition to our robust middle school program, the district began to expand counseling support at the elementary level. Today, every school in Miller Creek has a certificated counselor who leads Tier 1 programming — lessons, campaigns, and assemblies designed for all students. Strong Tier 1 programming helps schools: Identify needs early and provide timely interventions Promote proactive social-emotional learning, such as self-regulation and conflict resolution Improve overall school climate Maximize resources by reducing the number of students needing intensive interventions Use data to guide programming based on trends and needs Finally, a heartfelt thank you to  Can Do! , whose generous support makes our Wellness and Counseling initiatives possible. Board Meeting Agenda – September 9, 2025 The Miller Creek Board of Education’s next Regular Board Meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 9th. The full agenda is posted [ here ]. Highlights include: Student Voice!: Trustees will be presented two reports on the opening of schools, including a presentation from Miller Creek Middle School LEAD students about their back-to-school experiences. Unaudited Actuals Financial Report for 2024–25: This represents the official “closing of the books” for the prior year — an important milestone in the District’s efforts to responsibly allocate resources. Tentative Agreement with MCEA: Sharing details of the recently reached Tentative Agreement with the Miller Creek Educators Association. Additional reports and actions: Superintendent’s Report, a review of district enrollment, confirmation of textbook sufficiency, remarks from our MCEA partners, and routine personnel actions. Thank you for your continued partnership, trust, and commitment to our schools. This is Miller Creek!  Warmly, Kristy Treewater Superintendent

Saturday, Sep 06 2025

Panther Press: September 5, 2025

Panther Press Important Updates for our Panther Community Ms. Krause's 6th Grade Core Students Celebrate Collaboration Principal's Message Happy Friday, Panther Community! Academics are underway: English language arts classrooms are reviewing literary terms and parts of speech, math classrooms are once again in thinking classroom mode, with students at whiteboards working together to explore multiple ways to solve problems, students are making their first presentations in classes and science journals are now being utilized. In addition, by the end of this week, students have wrapped up their beginning of the year STAR assessments in English Language Arts and Math. As in elementary school, STAR assessments are local benchmark assessments conducted multiple times throughout the year to measure our students' progress and growth. Once STAR reports are in, families will receive notice that they are able to be viewed. One thing to note: I have seen many teachers asking our families to ensure that their child's Chromebook comes with them to class every day, charged. Please know that this is an expectation. Valuable class time is lost when students must leave class to check out a daily loaner Chromebook. Ask your child what their routine is for ensuring that their Chromebook is charged and in their backpack every morning. Consider finding a spot in your home near an outlet where your child's backpack can rest for the evening.  Campus Highlights LEAD lunchtime activities are now underway. Here, check out 6th graders playing "How to Thrive at MCMS" boardgames, designed by LEAD students: Homeroom Games: In addition to our lunchtime intramurals (and some very exciting 6th grade soccer matches), this week we ran grade level Category Craze games during lunch: Finally, we held our annual  Club Fair  on Friday during lunch. More details about the fair, as well as a list of clubs and meeting times, can be found in the Counseling portion of our newsletter below. Panther Athletics   Cross Country Permission slips to participate in Cross Country must be turned into Coach Leipsic by Friday, September 12th in room B-4. Please reach out to Coach David Leipsic for further information on the season: dleipsic@millercreeksd.org. Co-ed Flag Football We will be running a combined 7th/8th grade co-ed Flag Football team this fall. Many thanks to Coach Federighi for getting our season up and running. We have successfully recruited volunteer coaches to carry the season forward. Please reach out to Coach Federighi for more information on the season, and the game schedule will be posted on our Panther Athletics calendar shortly. Our next practice will be held on Wednesday, 9/10, from 1:30 -3:00 PM on the field Girls Volleyball Girls Volleyball tryouts are next week! 6th grade tryouts are Tuesday from 3:30 - 4:45; 7th grade tryouts are Wednesday from 2:15 - 3:30 PM; 8th grade tryouts are 3:30 - 4:30 PM. A permission slip must be turned in prior to tryouts. Please reach out to Coach Adair (athomas@millercreeksd.org) to answer questions regarding the upcoming season. Assistant Principal's Update Personal Electronic Device Reminder:  All student personal devices are to be turned off and put away during school hours. This includes cell phones, smart watches, and airpods/headphones.   E-bikes: A quick reminder that all e-bikes MUST be registered in order to be parked on campus. Only class 1 e-bikes are allowed for ages 16 and under. Here is the registration form.  Chromebook Reminders:  Tampering with the school issued Chromebook violates our Technology Agreement and will lead to fines for students and your family. Please keep all parts of your Chromebook intact including the magnets to put your Chromebook to sleep and any other hardware parts.    In partnership, Nick Miller Miller Creek Club Fair Miller Creek Clubs had their kickoff event with a club fair Friday during lunch. Clubs are a great way for students to connect with our school community and meet other students with similar interests. Ask your student about the club tables they visited. If your student didn’t get a chance to see all the tables, please have them check out the daily bulletin for club meeting dates. Thank you to  Can DO!  for sponsoring all our amazing clubs. Families can check out our  full list of 2025/26 clubs here . Families interested in learning a bit more about many of our clubs can check out this short video, created by our LEAD students in time for Club Fair: Click on the Image Above to Learn About Some of our MCMS Clubs 6th Grade Wellness Center Visits This week, 6th graders had a tour of the MC Wellness Center and learned more about counseling services at Miller Creek. Be sure to ask your 6th grader about the balloon activity and how it relates to Wellness. Wellness tours will wrap up next week with 8th graders visiting during their science classes.  School Meals Program Menu - Week of 9/8 Each week's breakfast and lunch menu is now available on the School Meals Program  website . Remember that this year, there’s no need for parents or guardians to pre-order meals. Instead, we have a set daily menu, and no registration is required. Students have responded positively to our new partnership with Dee's Organics. We are committed to student wellness, and Dee’s Organics offers a fresh, health-conscious approach to school lunches, serving farm-to-table meals made with locally sourced ingredients — prepared right here in a nearby collegiate kitchen. Menu for the Week of September 8th Breakfast: M: Yogurt with fruit and granola T: Croissant sandwich with egg and cheese, served with fruit W: French Toast with turkey sausage and fruit Th: Breakfast burrito (egg, cheese, and potato) F: Veggie or Sausage Frittata Lunch: M: BBQ chicken or bbq tofu with mashed potatoes and raw carrots. T: Groud beef or beyond meat tacos with rice, beans, and raw carrots W (Bagged lunch): Cheese or Turkey sandwich, (lettuce, cheddar, tomatoes) mayo/mustard on side, raw seasonal vegetables Th: Alfredo pasta with chicken and broccoli or Alfredo pasta with broccoli F: Chicken caesar salad or caesar salad Reminders Covid-19 Reminders for 25/26 School Year Please see Nurse Jo-Ann Moriyama-Gurish's  recent Covid-19 update sent to families via ParentSquare this past week for current guidance in how to navigate Covid-19. Attendance Reminders This is a reminder that parents and caregivers must contact the Main Office to clear any student absences. If your child is absent for any reason, please be sure to contact the Main Office by calling 415-492-3760 or email our attendance clerk, Jocelyn Padilla, at jpadilla@millercreeksd.org. In addition, students who arrive to campus any later than 10 minutes after our first morning bell must sign in at the Main Office. For students checking out early, they must also sign out at the Main Office before leaving campus. Get Involved HSC Volunteer Opportunities and Events MCMS Picture Day is next Friday, September 12th and we need a few volunteers to check students in and supervise the lines.  Sign up here! Lunch Distribution : We need volunteers to help with our lunch service. These services rely on our volunteers and we would LOVE to have your support. The volunteer shifts are under an hour and are a great way to meet other parents and get involved on campus.  Please click  HERE to sign up for shifts in August and September. Planning Committee for the 2025 MCSD Hispanic Heritage Festival : MCMS once again hosts our lovely, vibrant Hispanic Heritage Festival on Friday, September 26th from 5:30 - 7:30 PM.  Sign up here to help plan the event! Home and School Club 2025-26 Calendar of Events: Print this flyer, mark your calendars and plan to join us! Community Events & Resources MCMS Garden Teams Up with Sloat Nursery : Miller Creek School Garden is teaming up with Sloat Nursery's "Growing Up Green" program" to raise funds for the school garden. Please shop at any Sloat Nursery from September 5th - 14th and mention "Miller Creek Middle School" at purchase. Thank you for your support! Safe Routes to School Free E-bike Safety Course: Join other middle and high school riders for Teen E-bike Smart Marin , a fun, on-the-road class that’ll boost your confidence and skills just in time for school this  Saturday, September 6th from 10:00   AM – 12:00 PM at Mill Valley Middle School. Information Link:   https://marinbike.org/e-bike-smart-marin-class .  Register   HERE . Let's Talk Marin and Marin Healthy Youth Partnerships 25/26  Events : Marin Healthy Youth Partnerships program  Let's Talk Marin once again brings parents and caregivers help to guide conversations with their children about important topics related to substance use prevention and mental health. Their first discussion is geared for middle school families: on September 9th from 7 - 8 PM on Zoom, Let's Talk Marin hosts "The Middle School Years: What to Know about Underage Substance Use." Please find out more and register  HERE . Karma Club : 21 MCMS students (and counting) have already enrolled to participate in all that Karma Club offers! Karma Club is a free after school teen center available to all Marin County teens ages 13 - 19, open Monday - Friday from 2:00 - 6:00 pm, located inside Northgate Mall. In order to confirm age, Miller Creek students must have their student ID to enter Karma Club, or be registered by their parent/caregiver by going to the Karma Club website at: www.karma-club.org . Ongoing Karma Club programs include Free Peer-to-Peer Tutoring (a partnership with Branson High School), ESL Homework Club (Wednesdays from 4 - 5 PM), Group Video-Gaming Drop In Sessions, and more.  Visit  https://karma-club.org/ to learn more. Important Dates and Events MCMS Community Events Google Calendar          Next Week at MCMS  B-Week for 6th Grade Exploratory Classes      Monday, 9/8 September Extended Homeroom Lesson: Responsible Decision Making Tuesday, 9/9 6th Grade Volleyball Tryouts: 3:30 - 4:45 PM in MCMS Gym MCSD School Board Meeting, 6 PM at District Office - MCMS LEAD Student Presentation! Wednesday, 9/10  Flag Football Practice: 1:30 - 3:00 PM on Field 7th Grade Volleyball Tryouts: 2:15 - 3:30 PM in MCMS Gym Thursday, 9/11 8th Grade Volleyball Tryouts: 3:30 - 4:30 PM in MCMS Gym HSC Event: Popsicles in the Park, 6 - 7:30 @ Marinwood Park Tennis Courts Friday, 9/12 Picture Day in Students' PE Classes Show Up, Stand Up, Step Up, Panthers!

Saturday, Sep 06 2025

Panther Press: August 29, 2025

Panther Press Important Updates for our Panther Community LEAD Colors our Campus Principal's Message Happy Friday, Panther Community! This week brought routines back to Miller Creek, with our regular bell schedule now in effect and students heading to their study hall classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Remember  that at Miller Creek, students have two 25-minute study hall periods each week. Study hall is protected time for our students where they can seek individual help from teachers, work on assignments for any of their classes and practice those ever-essential executive functioning skills of planning ahead and mapping out their academic responsibilities. As a result, students should come to study hall prepared with their materials, including a charged Chromebook and a silent reading book if they have no pressing work to accomplish. While students have a rostered, study hall teacher, we do allow study hall movement where students can request in advance to work with another teacher if they have a pressing assignment or need specific support outside of their study hall classroom. We use a study hall pass system. Study hall movement will begin on Tuesday, September 9th.  Back to School Night Highlights Many thanks to those of you who were able to attend this year's back to school night. As I shared in our opening presentation, Mr. Miller and I are excited to enter year three as your administrative team. For those unable to attend, many of our teachers have followed up by sharing their slides/pertinent information via ParentSquare posts. If you have specific questions for a teacher, please feel free to reach out to them directly. You can reach our teachers by email, or by sending a direct message through ParentSquare. Thank you also to our guest speakers, Can Do! Executive Director Leah Curran, and HSC President Tristen Levy and HSC Vice President Jennifer Ishii-Yu. Don't forget about our first HSC event, P opsicles in the Park , on Thursday, September 11th.  Generous Community Giving We are very proud to report that at the close of August, Can Do! has already raised $95,000 towards its $950,000 goal! Let's keep that moment going so that we can plan to continue to provide such valued additions at Panther Athletics , the Wellness Center , music , drama productions, lunchtime intramurals and  student clubs to our students' experience here at Miller Creek. Our HSC has also kindly consolidated our teacher classroom supply wish lists for families. Please consider funding a teacher wish list  or donate to our general school supply fund. Campus Highlights Lunchtime Intramurals Launched this Week - 6th Grade Soccer Competitions Coach Leipsic Opens Our Cross Country Season Ms. Dowd Gives an Overview of 7th Grade Social Studies at Back to School Night Panther Athletics Our fall Panther Athletics season is now underway. This fall, we host Cross Country, Girls Volleyball, and Co-ed Flag Football.  Cross Country First informational session held today, Friday 9/2 during lunch. Please reach out to Coach David Leipsic for further information dleipsic@millercreeksd.org Co-ed Flag Football 8th Grade Co-ed Flag Football Information Meeting will be held on Tuesday, 9/2 in the gym @ the 2nd lunch bell. Stop by to pick up a tryout permission slip form and Ms. Dinday can answer any questions regarding the upcoming season, tryouts, etc.  We still need a coach so if we have any interested parent(s), please reach out to Ms. Dinday at edinday@millercreeksd.org Tryout forms must be filled out and returned to the Main Office in PE by first practice. First practice will be held on Wednesday, 9/3, from 1:30 - 3:00 PM. Interested 6th & 7th graders are welcome to stop by the information session. Girls Volleyball 6/7/8 Girls Volleyball Information Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 9/3 in the gym @ the 2nd lunch bell. Stop by to pick up a tryout permission slip form and Coach Adair can answer any questions regarding the upcoming season, tryouts, etc. Tryout forms must be filled out and returned to Ms. Adair in PE by the tryout day. Coach Adair can be reached at: athomas@millercreeksd.org. Wellness Center Visits Begin This week, 7th graders had a tour of the MC Wellness Center and learned more about counseling services at Miller Creek. Be sure to ask your 7th grader about the juggling activity. 6th and 8th graders will be invited to tour the MC Wellness Center in the coming weeks. If you would like your child to participate in a counseling group or meet individually with a counselor, please send an email to wellness@millercreeksd.org Upcoming Club Fair This coming Friday, 9/5 is the Miller Creek Club Fair. All Panthers can check out the tables during lunch to learn more about the clubs offered throughout the year. Clubs are a great way for students to connect with our school community and meet other students with similar interests. Thank you to  CAN Do! for helping sponsor these lunchtime programs! Past clubs and have included:  School Meals Program Menu - Week of 9/1 & 9/8 Next week's breakfast and lunch menu is now available on the School Meals Program  website . Remember that this year, there’s no need for parents or guardians to pre-order meals. Instead, we have a set daily menu, and no registration is required. Students have responded positively to our new partnership with Dee's Organics. We are committed to student wellness, and Dee’s Organics offers a fresh, health-conscious approach to school lunches, serving farm-to-table meals made with locally sourced ingredients — prepared right here in a nearby collegiate kitchen. Reminders Covid-19 Reminders for 25/26 School Year Please see Nurse Jo-Ann Moriyama-Gurish's recent Covid-19 update sent to families via ParentSquare this past week for current guidance in how to navigate Covid-19. Attendance Reminders This is a reminder that parents and caregivers must contact the Main Office to clear any student absences. If your child is absent for any reason, please be sure to contact the Main Office by calling 415-492-3760 or email our attendance clerk, Jocelyn Padilla, at jpadilla@millercreeksd.org. In addition, students who arrive to campus any later than 10 minutes after our first morning bell must sign in at the Main Office. For students checking out early, they must also sign out at the Main Office before leaving campus. Get Involved HSC Volunteer Opportunities and Events MCMS Picture Day is Friday, September 12th and we need a few volunteers to check students in and supervise the lines.  Sign up here! Lunch Distribution : We need volunteers to help with our lunch service. These services rely on our volunteers and we would LOVE to have your support. The volunteer shifts are under an hour and are a great way to meet other parents and get involved on campus.  Please click  HERE to sign up for shifts in August and September. Planning Committee for the 2025 MCSD Hispanic Heritage Festival : MCMS once again hosts our lovely, vibrant Hispanic Heritage Festival on Friday, September 26th from 5:30 - 7:30 PM.  Sign up here to help plan the event! Home and School Club 2025-26 Calendar of Events: Print this flyer, mark your calendars and plan to join us! Community Events & Resources Safe Routes to School Free E-bike Safety Course: Join other middle and high school riders for Teen E-bike Smart Marin , a fun, on-the-road class that’ll boost your confidence and skills just in time for school on  Saturday, September 6th from 10:00   AM – 12:00 PM at Mill Valley Middle School. Information Link:   https://marinbike.org/e-bike-smart-marin-class .  Register   HERE . Let's Talk Marin and Marin Healthy Youth Partnerships 25/26  Events : Marin Healthy Youth Partnerships program  Let's Talk Marin once again brings parents and caregivers help to guide conversations with their children about important topics related to substance use prevention and mental health. Their first discussion is geared for middle school families: on September 9th from 7 - 8 PM on Zoom, Let's Talk Marin hosts "The Middle School Years: What to Know about Underage Substance Use." Please find out more and register  HERE . Karma Club : 21 MCMS students have already enrolled to participate in all that Karma Club offers! Karma Club is a free after school teen center available to all Marin County teens ages 13 - 19, open Monday - Friday from 2:00 - 6:00 pm, located inside Northgate Mall. In order to confirm age, Miller Creek students must have their student ID to enter Karma Club, or be registered by their parent/caregiver by going to the Karma Club website at: www.karma-club.org . Ongoing Karma Club programs include Free Peer-to-Peer Tutoring (a partnership with Branson High School), ESL Homework Club (Wednesdays from 4 - 5 PM), Group Video-Gaming Drop In Sessions, and more.  Visit  https://karma-club.org/ to learn more. Important Dates and Events MCMS Community Events Google Calendar          Next Week at MCMS  B-Week for 6th Grade Exploratory Classes     First B-Week Classes for 6th Grade Exploratory Monday, 9/1 No School - Labor Day Holiday Tuesday, 9/2 Co-Ed 8th Flag Football Information Session at Lunchtime Activity Bell in Gym Wednesday, 9/3  6/7/8 Girls Volleyball Information Session at Lunchtime Activity Bell in Gym Thursday, 9/4 --. Friday, 9/5 Lunchtime Club Fair Show Up, Stand Up, Step Up, Panthers!

Saturday, Aug 30 2025

💙 A great beginning to 2025–26 at Miller Creek

TL;DR:  The 2025–26 school year is off to a fantastic start! Classrooms are buzzing with community, Back to School Nights were inspiring, and we are grateful for our dedicated staff and supportive families. Thanks to Can Do!, our students benefit from programs like counselors, art, PE, music, athletics, and more. I’ve  donated —and I hope you’ll join me!  Hello, Miller Creek Community, I could not let this week pass without sharing what a joy it has been to see our schools come alive again for the 2025–2026 school year! I’ve had the privilege of visiting all of our school sites and many classrooms, and I wish everyone could witness the magic that happens each day. Some classrooms already feel like they’ve been learning together for months, with strong communities and joyful connections. Back to School Night was another highlight. Hearing principals, counselors, teachers, and parent leaders share how our schools both care for and challenge our students was inspiring and a wonderful reminder of the strength of our community. We are fortunate in Miller Creek for many reasons. Our dedicated and talented staff often make the hard work of teaching look effortless. Our community-supported parcel tax ensures middle school students have expanded opportunities, like two electives in 7th and 8th grade. And we benefit from being part of a community that is safe, supportive, and deeply invested in education. A shining example of that support is our Educational Foundation, Can Do!. Our schools are brighter and richer because families like you believe it takes more to create the kind of schools kids truly need. Your donations fund essential programs—from counseling and art, to TK–2 music, elementary PE, middle school athletics, science enrichment, the middle school musical, school gardens, and more. I’m making my  donation  today, and I hope you’ll join me. Warmly, Kristy Treewater Superintendent Follow us on Instagram: @millercreeksd

Friday, Aug 29 2025

💙Join the Miller Creek Team - We're Hiring 🌟

Dear Miller Creek Friends and Families, Want to work with a dedicated bunch of individuals? Ever thought about working directly with kids? Want to feel cool by joining your kid on campus? Miller Creek School District has exciting opportunities available—and we’d love for you to be part of our team! Current Open Positions: Intervention Assistant (MCMS and Vallecito)  – Support small groups of students in building academic skills. Instructional Assistant II (MCMS)  – Work directly in classrooms to provide students with additional learning support. Payroll Technician (Business Office)  – Keep our district running by managing payroll and supporting the Business Office team. Wellness Outreach Specialist (MCMS)  – Connect students and families with wellness resources and support social-emotional needs. Every role plays a part in helping our students thrive and our schools shine. Whether you want to support learning, wellness, or operations, there’s a place for you here at Miller Creek! 👉 Apply today and make a difference:  Edjoin  or reach out to Maria Beltran, Human Resources Specialist at mbeltran@millercreeksd.org.

Friday, Aug 29 2025

Panther Press: August 25, 2025

Panther Press Important Updates for our Panther Community So Happy They're Back! Principal's Message Happy Friday, Panther Community! And so the year begins. While these past three days flew by, with short classes and early release days, our students and teachers began to readjust to the routines of school while also worked to build connections and celebrate community here at Miller Creek. I had the opportunity to visit so many of our teachers' classes, where I saw engaging and creative lessons such as: Ms. Krause  teaching her  6th grade Social Studies  students how to use maps and legends by having them use a campus map to map out their schedules in time for Back to School Night (next Thursday at 6 PM). Ms. Jones  playing a game of probability with her  7th grade Math  students where they had to make a prediction then track the results. Ms. Johnson  getting right to business by haveing her 8th grade Spanish 1B students play a game entirely in Spanish (hopefully Team Horchata won). The mood for the opening of our year was set by our  WEB  advisors, Ms. Silveira, Ms. Lyons, Ms. Marty and Ms. Jacobs, as well as our large group of Web Leaders, who launched the year for our incoming 6th grade students and continued to offer guidance as they navigated their first days at middle school.  Mr. Miller and I want to thank our WEB advisors and student leaders for helping show our new students what it means to be a Panther. In today's newsletter, you'll get a brief recap of events and activities on campus as well as information about what's to come in upcoming weeks. In addition, I have to highlight the launch of our Can Do! Family Giving Campaign  (find information below). I have the good fortune of celebrating so many clubs and activities in these Panther Press newsletters each Friday - without your generous contributions to  Can Do! ​ - my newsletters would miss much of the joy you see in our students' faces. Back to School Night Back to School Night is already here! Please join us this coming Thursday, August 28th from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Families are invited to start the evening in the Miller Creek Gym for an introduction and overview of the evening. Families will then follow their child's schedule from class to class, with  1st period starting at 6:20 PM , where teachers will offer an overview of class expectations and learning adventures to come in the year ahead. Each class will last for ten minutes, before the bell sends families along to the next class. Don't worry if you don't know where to go: during our students' homeroom earlier that day, they will prepare their schedule for you. Back to School Night is a great opportunity to not only meet the teacher, but also to review curriculum, understand expectations, see teacher websites, wish lists, homework tips, and much more. Our Home and School Club and Can Do! will also be present. We look forward to having you join us on campus! Campus Highlights WEB Day 2025 Game of Probability in Ms. Jones' Math 7 Class Dee's Organics Wows Students The Panther Returns! Miller Creek Welcomes New Staff We have such an exciting group of new staff members joining us here at Miller Creek. Please welcome our newest teachers: Ms. Sadie Cudd , joining our s pecial education team Mr. Carlos Madrigal Lara, joining our math team Ms. Mary Dong , joining our physical education team We also have valued teachers returning to us this year: Ms. Christina Aguila , once again leading our art program Ms. Maya Cavelti , rejoining our dynamic science team Stepping in for a short period to cover teacher Mr. DeMont while he is away: Ms. Linda Judah , joining our science team We also welcome new members of our student support staff, including: Iara Valencia , our Wellness Outreach Specialist Parker Grant , supporting our choir program Nathan Steinberg , supporting our orchestra program Pouya Aftab , rejoining MCMS as our school psychologist Can Do! 's Family Giving Campaign is Here! Can Do!, the fundraising partner of the Miller Creek School District, has kicked off its biggest fundraiser of the year! Your donations help fund programs that make our schools shine — from school counselors and the Wellness Center to athletics, clubs, technology, the school garden and so much more. Every donation helps students explore, create, build confidence, and thrive . Gifts of any size make a difference, so give at a level that feels right for you and help keep these amazing programs going strong! Assistant Principal's Update Whew! We made it through a toasty first week. It was great to see students back on campus and in classrooms. Our staff did an amazing job welcoming everyone back and reviewing behavior expectations for the new school year during our three days of extended homeroom schedule.  Here is a copy of our behavior expectations matrix to review with your student. E-Bikes at MCMS A quick reminder that all e-bikes MUST be registered in order to be parked on campus. Only class 1 e-bikes are allowed for ages 16 and under.  Here is the registration form.  Please see the message below from our partners at Safe Routes to School about a free e-bike safety course available to our students:. Join other middle and high school riders for Teen E-bike Smart Marin , a fun, on-the-road class that’ll boost your confidence and skills just in time for school. Saturday, September 6, 2025 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Mill Valley Middle School Information Link:  https://marinbike.org/e-bike-smart-marin-class/ Register   HERE . Whether you’re cruising to school, hitting the trails, or just riding with friends, this class will help you stay safe, ride smooth, and have more fun. This class is free - all you need is your e-bike and a helmet. We’ll take care of the rest! In partnership, Nicholas Miller Welcome Back Panthers! The Counseling and Wellness Team is thrilled to begin another school year with our community. Please stop by the Wellness Center before Back to School Night starts on Thursday to say hello. The counselors will be available to answer questions about the Wellness program at Miller Creek. MCMS Wellness Team (L-R): Ms. Maggie Lyons, Ms. Ilara Valencia, Ms. Ashley Martin Ashley Marty, School Counselor 7th grade & 8th grade last names M-Z   Maggie Lyons Weller 6th grade & 8th grade las names A-L  Iara Valencia  Wellness Outreach Specialist WEB Day A huge shout out to our 8th grade WEB leaders who helped welcome our newest Panthers to campus this week. These dedicated leaders took time out of their summer to attend WEB training and orientation day to help ensure students felt connected to our school community. Thank you CAN DO! for supporting this essential program.  MCMS 25/26 WEB Leaders Schedule Change Requests For students who would like to make an elective change request, please know that there will be no changes in student placement the first two weeks of school .  Starting Monday, August 25th, students may come into the main office to pick up a Schedule Change Request Form. Scheduling requests will be considered by the Student Scheduling Team within the first two weeks of school. Requests for particular teacher or a placement with friends will not be considered. For those requesting an elective change, we do our best to accommodate change requests, but not all requests can be accommodated. Requests must be submitted by August 30th. Students will receive a response to their request by September 5th. Reminders Attendance Reminders This is a reminder that parents and caregivers must contact the Main Office to clear any student absences. If your child is absent for any reason, please be sure to contact the Main Office by calling 415-492-3760 or email our attendance clerk, Jocelyn Padilla, at jpadilla@millercreeksd.org. In addition, students who arrive to campus any later than 10 minutes after our first morning bell must sign in at the Main Office. For students checking out early, they must also sign out at the Main Office before leaving campus. Get Involved HSC Volunteer Opportunities and Events MCMS Picture Day is Friday, September 12th and we need a few volunteers to check students in and supervise the lines. Sign up here! Lunch Distribution : We need volunteers to help with our lunch service. These services rely on our volunteers and we would LOVE to have your support. The volunteer shifts are under an hour and are a great way to meet other parents and get involved on campus.  Please click  HERE to sign up for shifts in August and September. Planning Committee for the 2025 MCSD Hispanic Heritage Festival : MCMS once again hosts our lovely, vibrant Hispanic Heritage Festival on Friday, September 26th from 5:30 - 7:30 PM.  Sign up here to help plan the event! Home and School Club 2025-26 Calendar of Events: Print this flyer, mark your calendars and plan to join us! Community Events & Resources Safe Routes to School Partners with Miller Creek : Miller Creek School District has once again partnered with Safe Routes to School to provide bicycle safety, education and training opportunities to our students. Please review our parent letters here: ENGLISH   |   SPANISH Let's Talk Marin and Marin Healthy Youth Partnerships 25/26  Events : Marin Healthy Youth Partnerships program  Let's Talk Marin once again brings parents and caregivers help to guide conversations with their children about important topics related to substance use prevention and mental health. Their first discussion is geared for middle school families: on September 9th from 7 - 8 PM on Zoom, Let's Talk Marin hosts "The Middle School Years: What to Know about Underage Substance Use." Please find out more and register  HERE . Karma Club : Karma Club is a free after school teen center available to all Marin County teens ages 13 - 19, open Monday - Friday from 2:00 - 6:00 pm, located inside Northgate Mall. In order to confirm age, Miller Creek students must have their student ID to enter Karma Club, or be registered by their parent/caregiver by going to the Karma Club website at: www.karma-club.org . Ongoing Karma Club programs include Free Peer-to-Peer Tutoring (a partnership with Branson High School), ESL Homework Club, Self-Defense Class, and more.  Visit https://karma-club.org/ to learn more. Important Dates and Events MCMS Community Events Google Calendar          Next Week at MCMS  A-Week for 6th Grade Exploratory Classes      Monday, 8/25 Begin Regular Monday/Friday Bell Schedule and 2:56 PM Release Tuesday, 8/26 --. Wednesday, 8/27  First Early Wednesday Bell Schedule with 1:20 PM Release Thursday, 8/28 MCMS Back to School Night for Parents and Caregivers, 6 - 8 PM Friday, 8/29 Superintendent/Principal Coffee Chat, 8 - 8:45 AM, Room M-3 Show Up, Stand Up, Step Up, Panthers!

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