Cub Connection

January 16

News & Updates

Hello CELC & MVLA Families,

I hope you all had a great 3-day weekend! My family and I spent time relaxing and catching up on things that we haven't had time for the past few weeks. I hope you are all staying healthy!

I am so proud of the staff and students! The last two weeks haven't been easy, but we managed to work together to find coverage to maintain a "normal" schedule. Hats off to our substitute teachers and support staff that got pulled here and there to make the magic happen. A special shot out to Ms. Hull-Garcia, Ms. Childs, and Ms. Biggers. We couldn't have done it without you! Thank you to Mrs. Lyle who also spent some time helping us in the office. Our subs were true superheroes the last two weeks!

As a reminder, if your child is out on an independent study contract, please check in at the school office to turn in the paperwork when they return to school. We appreciate your partnership in your child's education.

The District continues to be guided by California Department of Public Health and our experiences from last year. Thank you for your support while we continue to navigate the 2021-22 school year.

Due to the surge in COVID-19 cases, in an abundance of caution, the District will reschedule all gatherings and assemblies scheduled in January.

Important Updates and Information:

The Great Kindness Challenge is January 24-28. Inventory your closets to plan your outfits :)> See the flyer below for our daily themes.
Please make sure that Chromebooks are charged daily and ready for use in the classroom.
Please do not change any settings on your child's Chromebook or remove the kiosk mode. The tech department set them up to be the most efficient and affective for learning in the classroom and for teacher management/monitoring. If you have any difficulties, please let us know and we will do our best to solve the problem or get support from our tech department.
As a reminder, CELC official start time is 9:05 am. Students are not considered late until 9:06 am. Please check into the office for a late slip to ensure that your child is not marked absent.
There are three upcoming opportunities for students, staff and community members to get a COVID test. See information below.
Please make sure that you send your student to school with a Chromebook (fully charged), mask and a water bottle daily.
AUSD's February Kindness Dress Up day is Wednesday, February 2. "We Dream of Kindness". Wear your pajamas to school.
Students can be dropped off at the curb in the morning as long as there is a staff member present and it is before 9:05 am.
Calling all EAK parents! Please join the PTA. Membership information is attached below! Checks or Venmo are accepted. Call the office for more information at 619-659-8250.

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We will keep you updated as things change or additional information comes up. If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Green at sgreen@alpineschools.net or 619-659-8250.

Please stay updated and informed on what is going on by checking our district and site web pages, reading the electronic weekly newsletter, checking your email, and scanning our social media pages. Our staff is also here to help if you have any questions.

Don't forget to wear a college shirt on Monday and a school shirt on Friday!

Sincerely,

Tamara Ripke

CELC and MVLA Principal

tripke@alpineschools.net

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Attention MVLA Parents

MVLA will continue working on their second iReady assessment this week. We are excited to look at the data and see how much progress they have made. Please make sure that you send your student to school with their fully charged Chromebook. The District goal is for each student to spend at least 45 minutes per week in on both the iReady math and reading learning path.

Do you love MVLA? If you would like to share a testimony, please email us your thoughts at tripke@alpineschools.net or your child's teacher. We would like to spread the word about our unique and amazing program.

Please remember to send your student to school with their Chromebook, mask and a water bottle daily.

Hayworth Family

One of our AUSD families could use your positive thoughts and a little extra love! Let's Rally for Ruby and her family! See the flyer below for an opportunity to help. #loveforRuby #rallyforruby

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School Wishlist

Thank you to those who have reached out inquiring about a wishlist. Your interest in donating is appreciated. We created a list of items that would be used school-wide to support our students. If you are interested in donating, please visit our Amazon Wishlist.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3SFKL6ROWON5R?ref_=wl_share

QR for PTA Venmo

Venmo is available for PTA Memberships and donations. Please indicate your student's name, teacher, and reason for payment in the notes. Thank you!

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CELC PTA Membership Drive

Please consider joining the PTA. We are exited to be planning what looks like a more "normal" year filled with fundraisers, events, and field trips. Our PTA helps sponsor these actives and they need your help! Click to view and print the membership form. You can also pick up a form at the office. We have shirts available! Order now! Call the office for more information.

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COVID-19 Testing

COVID testing will be available in JMMS and SHES this week. COVID testing (saliva test) on Monday will take place in the JMMS gym. On Wednesday and Friday, COVID testing (nasal swab) will take place in the bus lane at CELC/SHES. Testing is open to staff, students and the community. Please pre-register.

MONDAY Saliva:

Link to Pre Register for Testing at JMMS .

WEDNESDAY/FRIDAY Nasal Swab:

Link to Preregister for Testing at SHES

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CUBS IN THE COMMUNITY

The Cubs in the Community tradition continues this school year. Her goal is to connect with 100 Cubs (Future, Former, or Current) by the 100th day of school. Building relationships with our students is important to us! If you see Mrs. Ripke out in the community, encourage your student to say hi. Not only does it create an opportunity to connect, it also supports students' language and communication skills. Follow the sightings on our FB page. Feel free to share our postings to spread the word. Mrs. Ripke looks out for future, current, and former Cubs. Check out the latest Cub sightings! Check out the most recent sighting below.

https://www.facebook.com/Creekside-Early-Learning-Center-414783265277455/

Click here to check out our Cub sightings!

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Volunteers Wanted

Please contact Stephanie Green in the office if you have any questions about PTA and any other volunteer opportunities.If you haven't already, please make sure all paperwork is completed and turned in. This includes an up-to-date TB test, the volunteer form, and proof of the COVID-19 vaccination. Persons not vaccinated are required to show a negative PCR COVID-19 test within the previous 7 days of your volunteer day. Please check with your child's teacher for any opportunities coming up. The office could utilize volunteers as well. Let us know if you like to organize!

We have a need for adult volunteers to help clean out some spaces on campus. If anyone is willing to volunteer after school or on the weekend, please let us know.

Cafeteria Menus

As a reminder, the district continues to utilize a grant to make breakfast and lunch available for free to any student.

Happier January

Join our AUSD family in utilizing resources at www.actionforhappiness.org. They have monthly themes and ideas to help keep us Happier-Kinder-Together!

Here is a look at the "Happier January" calendar for ideas to help make yourself and others happier.

Spirit Days

Mondays College Spirit Day: wear your favorite college shirt

Wednesdays Mid-Week Mindfulness: wear a shirt with a positive message

Fridays School Spirit Day: wear your school shirt or school colors

AUSD is Hiring

If you, or any of your friends/family, love kids and are looking for part time work, please share our postings. We have a couple of positions on our site as well as on other campuses. Please visit https://www.edjoin.org/alpineschools. Please send friendly, qualified candidates our way!

The district would like to increase the number of substitute teachers in our pool. The pay has increased to $200 dollars a day. Please help spread the word. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Mrs. Ripke.