Creekside Connections
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August 29, 2025
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Upcoming Events
- August 31 - Creekside Swag Sale Ends (see info below)
- September 1 - Labor Day - No School
- September 4 - 4th grade F.T. to This is the Place
- September 9 - Community Council Mtg 4:00
- September 22 - World Famous Chocolate Fundraiser Launch
- September 23 - Picture Day, 4th grade F.T to Shorlands
- September 25 - 4th grade F.T. to Shorlands, PTA Fall Festival (see flyer below)
- September 26 - PTA Birthday Table
- October 7 - 2nd grade F.T. to the Zoo
- October 9 - 3rd F.T. to the Aquarium
- October 14 - Community Council Mtg 4:00
- October 16-17 - Fall Break - No School
- October 24 - PTA Birthday Table
- November 5 - Say Boo to the Flu 3-6
- November 7 - Make-Up Picture Day
- November 5-7 - Parent Teacher Conference - Early Out
- November 5-7 - Book Fair
- November 11 - Community Council Mtg 4:00
- November 18 - 5th grade F.T to BizTown
- November 21 - PTA Birthday Table
- November 26-28 - No School - Thansgiving Break
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Creekside Swag Sale - CLOSES ON SUNDAY
G.O.A.T. Spirit Wear Winners!
Parent Survey
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Creekside Mission and Vision
Creekside Staff Spotlight
Morgan Giles - 5th Grade Teacher
I grew up in Provo Utah and I am 23 years old. I graduated from BYU-Idaho in December of 2024. I have been married for 4 years and am expecting a baby girl any day now! I come from a family of 10. My favorite candy is reeses peanut butter cups. My favorite dessert is cookies. I love to bake, ski, and spend time with family and friends. I am so excited to be at Creekside and cant wait for this year!!
Gwen O'berry - School Psychologist
Hi there! My name is Gwen O'Berry and I am the new School Psychologist Intern for Creekside Elementary. I have been with Davis School District for several years and have worked as a behavior interventionist and special education teacher. I am excited to step into my new role at Creekside and will be here full-time this school year. My office is located on the east side of the building, across from the triangle pod. I have attached a photo of myself so you can recognize me if you see me. Please come by my office or send me an email if you have any questions or need anything from me. Thanks!
Hi there! My name is Gwen O'Berry and I am the new School Psychologist Intern for Creekside Elementary. I have been with Davis School District for several years and have worked as a behavior interventionist and special education teacher. I am excited to step into my new role at Creekside and will be here full-time this school year. My office is located on the east side of the building, across from the triangle pod. I have attached a photo of myself so you cangnize me if you see me. Please come by my office or send me an email if you have a questions or need anything from me. Thanks!
Creekside Recognized as a Positive Behavior School!
Our Assistant Principal, Mrs. Medina, applied for the PBIS grant for Creekside. We were rewarded the grant at the begining of the school year! Funding from this grant was used to build postive behavior support and incentives here at Creekside. It typically takes schools using this grant years to achieve the title of a Positive Behavior School. But here at Creekside we are exceptional and were awarded this achievement our very first year! Way to go Creekside!!
People to Know @ Creekside
2025-26 T-Shirt Sponsors
We are on the hunt for sponsors and donations! We would love to be able to fund a t-shirt for every student again next year! Please contact us if you have a sponsorship opportunity.
DSD Hiring Bus Drivers/Assistants
NOW HIRING
SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS/ASSISTANTS
801-402-7500
OR APPLY AT DSDJOBS.NET
Community Council
We have openings on our Creekside Community Council. This is a meeting once a month on ZOOM. We would love more community input. If you are interested, please reach out to president@creeksidecometpta.org.
Creekside Handbook
**Jr. High Sibling Expectaions**
- Junior high students who have siblings in second grade or younger are welcome to wait in the designated area, as long as they are not causing any disturbances.
- If their sibling is in third grade or older, we ask that they wait on the sidewalk in front of the Creekside sign (not on or at Creekside sign).
- Junior high students without siblings attending Creekside should not loiter on or near the property.
The purpose of these guidelines is to reduce the ongoing rowdiness that has been reported, including skateboarding in front of the building and on steps, as well as loud and disruptive behavior around our building.
We want to recognize that there are several Fairfield students who are being respectful and responsible while waiting for their siblings, and we do not want to impose unnecessarily on them. Our goal is simply to reduce the unnecessary presence and disruptive behavior of those without a reason to be on campus.
Phone/Watch Policy
What to expect with phones and smartwatches
Creekside does not allow students to use personal phones during the school day. If a parent must be contacted, the student needs to receive teacher permission, after which they will use the school phone. Phones and smartwatches must be kept in backpacks.
Creekside Handbook States:
Our electronic device policy remains largely unchanged in elementary schools. However, we do want to send this both to provide additional information and as a reminder so you can prepare appropriately for the school year.
Senate Bill 178 - Devices in Public Schools went into effect July 1, 2025 and prohibits students from using cellphones, smartwatches, or emerging technologies during classroom hours. While establishing a default, the law allows local education agencies (school districts) to create exemptions and craft their own policies.
The Davis School District Board of Education adopted a policy that prohibits electronic devices in elementary school throughout the entire school day. In secondary schools, students will be permitted to access them during passing periods and lunch.
While Creekside has always had a no cellphone policy, the addition of
smartwatches is new. In the past, watches could be worn if they were used strictly to tell but they will now be required to be stored in backpacks during the school day just like cellphones.
The following steps will be taken to help support students who access electronic devices during school hours:
First occurrence - the device will be taken away by the teacher and returned to the student at the end of the day. Parents will be notified.
Second occurrence - the device will be taken away and turned in to the office.
An administrator will meet with the student and return the device to the student at the end of the day. Parents will be notified.
Third and subsequent occurrences - the device will be taken away and turned in to the office. A parent will be required to pick up the device in the office.
Students who have a device listed as an accommodation on a special education or health plan (such as diabetics who use a phone to monitor glucose levels) are exempt from this policy as it pertains to their accommodation.
Parents, please help us by enforcing this at home. Do not allow your child to contact you on their personal device during school hours. Make plans before school starts or contact them on their device AFTER the dismissal bell.
Pet Policy
No Animals allowed on School property
We love your dogs! However, we ask that you please do not bring dogs, or any other animal on school property.
"Privately owned animals are only permitted on school premises with explicit consent from the Executive Director or direct supervisor. Otherwise, it is unlawful to bring domestic animals onto the grounds of any public school, regardless of whether the animal is restrained by a leash, chain, rope, cord, or similar device." -ut.gov
Walk Your Wheels!!
At Creekside we always Walk our Wheels on school property. This protects our walkers from accidentally getting hit by someone on wheels. This applies to EVERYONE!
Bell Schedule - Be On Time!!
Arrival:
First Bell: 8:50 am
Late Bell: 8:55 am - students enter the school around back until 8:55, they should arrive in the back of the school before 8:55
Dismiss:
Mon.-Thurs. 3:30 pm
Friday (+special early out days): 1:30 pm
Breakfast: 8:30-8:50
Lunch: 11:15-12:20
- Students CANNOT arrive to school before 8:30 am and MUST be picked up at 3:30 (or 1:30). The school is not responsible for students before or after school care. Thank you for always being on time!
Volunteers
- If you are interested in volunteering, please make an appointment to get a volunteer background check.
- Go to this link to make an appointment. Thank you for supporting our efforts to keep our students safe.
- If you are a current volunteer, please sign in at the office as a volunteer at least once each year to keep your background check active.
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Join PTA
We Need YOU!!! How can you help PTA support the school?
- Sign up to be a member for $10
- Volunteer with us, we will take as many minutes or hours you can give!
- Download the BoxTops app, connect it to Creekside
Fall Festival
Creekside Elementary
Email: creeksideoffice@dsdmail.net
Website: https://creekside.davis.k12.ut.us/
Location: 275 West Mutton Hollow Rd, Kaysville, UT, USA
Phone: 801-402-3650

