Welcome to Mill Creek Elementary PTA

Upcoming Events & Opportunities
There is always something to get involved with at MCE! From family events to art contests, and more; there’s lots to do! Upcoming events include:
- Apr 23: Art Walk
- Apr 25: Spirit Day (Team Fanatic)
- Apr 30: STEM Night
- May 5: PTA Board Meeting
- May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week
- May 10: MCE @ Aquasox
- May 14: McTeacher's Night
- May 15: Spring Concert 1 (K-2)
- May 16: Popcorn Friday
- May 19: Spring Concert 2 (3-5)
- May 24: Spirit Day (red, white & blue)
- May 28: Mental Health Night -- Eating Habits & Mental Health Workshop
- May 28: Breakfast with Buddies (K-2)
- May 29: Breakfast with Buddies (3-5)
- May 30: STEM Night
- Fridays: Cougar Movers
- Garden Club: K2 during lunch recess on Wednesdays; grades 3-5 every other Thursday after school
- Learn more about celebrations in our global community: National PTA 2024-2025 Multicultural Calendar and Everett Public Schools Cultural and Religious Calendar.
- MCE PTA Calendar
- Upcoming PTA Membership meetings: June 2 (preliminary budget 2025-2026)
Visit our events and program pages for the full list and all the info; and visit our calendar to make sure you keep track of all the goings on!

Event: Art Walk
Date: SUBMISSIONS due Friday, April 4
There is still time for your student to submit their piece of art! Pieces can be made using whatever medium your child would like - they can paint, draw, color, sketch, or even create a 3D piece! All students are invited to turn in a piece of art that they would like displayed in the school for all of their friends and family to see. Email gro.a1745557610tpecm1745557610@klaw1745557610tra1745557610 with any questions.

Event: Yearbook Ordering
Date: April 25th deadline
Order here: https://shop.memorybook.com (create account and use School Code: 961055M ) or through the order form in Kidmail or in the office.
Price: $30
Donate: Our goal is to provide a yearbook to all students who are unable to afford one. If you are able to help with this, please consider donating an additional yearbook. Or, you can send cash or check to the school office for a donation of any amount. Thank you! For questions, please contact the Yearbook Committee at gro.a1745557610tpecm1745557610@koob1745557610raey1745557610.

Event: STEM Night
Date / Time: Wednesday, April 30th
Location: MCE
STEM Night is a fun, hands-on family event where students and their families can explore, build, and experiment together! From exciting engineering challenges to interactive activities, it’s a night of discovery and creativity designed to spark curiosity in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
We need volunteers!
Join the STEM Night Planning Committee! Help us organize an unforgettable event.
Lead a Hands-On Activity! If you have a passion for STEM and want to guide an engaging experiment or challenge, we’d love your help!
Interested in volunteering? Email gro.a1745557610tpecm1745557610@tned1745557610iserp1745557610 to get involved!
Let’s inspire the next generation of innovators—see you at STEM Night!

5th grade families! Send in your photos by May 2!
To ensure that all students are included in the slideshow, we are asking parents to submit 3 photos of your 5th grader, 1 photo for each of the ages below (ages are a guideline):
- Birth to age 3
- Ages 5 to 7
- Current photo from this year (could or could not be a school photo)
Please email digital photos in the biggest image size possible to gro.a1745557610tpecm1745557610@noit1745557610arbel1745557610echt51745557610 by Friday May 2. Taking a photo of your photograph may work too!
Important: Please label the files as shown:
➔ StudentName_1.jpg, ➔StudentName_2.jpg, ➔StudentName_3.jpg
By submitting pictures, you are consenting to having your student's name and photo included in the program and the slideshow. If you have additional MCE pictures from class parties, Field Day, etc., please send those in as well.
Please contact gro.a1745557610tpecm1745557610@noit1745557610arbel1745557610echt51745557610 if you have any questions!

5th grade families! Help is needed planning the 5th Grade Celebration. Please email moc.l1745557610iamg@1745557610nerro1745557610.elak1745557610im1745557610">Mikale Orren to find out more.
We are looking for a new Director of Fundraising for the 2025-26 school year!
This role would include directing events like Cougar Craze, and raising funds for 5th grade camp, science day, and more. If you have questions regarding the role, or if this is something you'd be interested in, contact gro.a1745557610tpecm1745557610@gnis1745557610iardn1745557610uf1745557610 for more details!

It takes a village, and we are so grateful for ours! There are always volunteer opportunities and ways to get involved. Please visit our Volunteer page to register.

Popcorn Fridays
multiple Fridays (see above)
10:45am - 1:15pm

Garden Work Parties
multiple dates available
Advocacy Update
At the PTA General Meeting in January, information was shared about data around smartphone use and children, and how it connects to the teen mental health crisis. This is part 1 of a series that will be shared over the next few months.
Visit our Advocacy page to learn more.
Our electronic newsletter, Cougar News, is sent to all PTA members and those that have signed up to receive the newsletter. This year we're going to be sending a monthly newsletter on the 1st of every month and then an email for important news/updates that fall outside of that newsletter. If you would like to receive our electronic newsletter, please fill out the form below.
To include something in the next edition of Cougar News please send an email to gro.a1745557610tpecm1745557610@swen1745557610.
Important MCE Parking Guidelines
Cougar Pride
