Creekside Connections

• Oct 23 - 1st Term grades open on MyDSD @ 4:00
• Oct 26-30 - PTA Ribbon Week
• Oct 26 - Safe Routes Assembly
• Oct 26 - Wear sports jersey/shirt
• Oct 26 - Fairfield Jr High Trunk or Treat - 5:30
• Oct 27 - Wear crazy or mismatched socks
• Oct 27 - 4th visit from Aquarium
• Oct 28 - Wear pajamas
• Oct 28 - School MLK Speech Contest @ 9:00 AM
• Oct 28 - Pizza/Pop with the Principal
• Oct 29 - Wear a silly hairstyle or hat
• Oct 29 - 5th F.T. to IMAX (Galapagos)
• Oct 29 - 2nd Grade Halloween Program assembly & 6:00 performance
• Oct 30 - Halloween Parade 9:15 (Parents Invited to Outdoor Parade)
• Oct 30 - Wear your Halloween Costume (see guidlines below)
• Nov 2 - School Psychologist Appreciation Week
• Nov 2 - Peter Pan Parent Meeting (see info below)
• Nov 3 - 2nd F.T. to the Zoo
• Nov 6 - Make up Picture Day
• Nov 7 - Mentor Retreat
• Nov 10 - Community Council 4:00 via Zoom
• Nov 13 - Battle of the Books 1:30 in Library
• Nov 19 - 5th F.T. to BizTown
• Nov 19 - Fire Drill
• Nov 20 - Substitue Teacher Apprectiation Day
• Nov 20 - PTA bday table in Lunchroom
• Nov 25 - Comp Day - NO SCHOOL
• Nov 26-27 - Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL

School Contest is October 28th at 9:00 AM in the Library. Winners will move on to district contest

Peter Pan Jr. Production is for grades 4-6

All students with no absence, lates, or early check outs during 1st term were putting in a drawing for a scooter. Congrats C. Rigby on your new scooter!!

This week, our Guiding Coalition met to support continuous improvement across Creekside. We are grateful for the leadership of our teacher representatives: Amy Greenway, Megan Joseph, Marla Hull, Lory Evans, Lauri Hubbard, Linda Olson, Diane Walker, and Kinsey Reynolds.

Together, the team planned upcoming faculty PLC learning focused on strengthening math achievement. Areas of focus include Bridges Interventions, Acadience Math, math fluency binders, and our schoolwide math facts program. The coalition will review our math goals and will help ensure consistent implementation of our school commitments as we work collaboratively to improve student learning and growth.

Creekside Swag can be purchased anytime throughout the school year! Orders will be fulfilled within 2 weeks.

We have several color and logo options to choose from, including:

• T-shirts

• Sweatshirts

• Hoodies

• Hats

• Bags

Show your Creekside pride all year long! Check out the available options and place your order anytime.

This is my first year and Creekside. I am excited to be a Comet. “We Rock” I love it!!!

A little about me: I spent most of my career in Global Business Operations and am the father of 5 Children and I have 2 stepchildren. I have lived in 11 different states:

-California, Kentucky, Utah, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Georgia, and Hawaii-

Things I enjoy doing: Watching Football and Basketball, riding my mountain bike and my electric scooter, traveling, and playing disc golf.

I have always loved teaching and training, coaching, and mentoring. I enjoy movies, the beach and being with family and friends.

I am excited to be here and am looking forward to meeting you all!

I have worked at Creekside for the last 12 years; I am a resource teacher and enjoy working with students and helping them succeed.

Family is a big part of my life. I have five kids, including two in-laws, and three grandkids who keep life fun and busy.

In my free time, I love spending time with my family. I also enjoy traveling, hiking, biking, and being outdoors whenever I can.

I feel lucky to work at a school that I love and to be surrounded by such an amazing Creekside family. 😊

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

We're looking for a few more Community Council members! Be a part of the great things happening at Creekside Elementary. We meet just four times a year on Zoom for about an hour.

If you're interested in serving, please contact our principal, Mrs. Horsley, or fill out the form below. We'd love to have you join us!

Meetings will be held on Nov. 10, Jan. 12, Feb. 9, and Mar. 9 using this Zoom link

At Creekside, we pride ourselves on our culture of shared leadership. Our staff members go the extra mile by serving on committees that help improve our school, support our students, and strengthen our community.

JSSC Committee
Our JSSC Committee collaborates to make Creekside a safe, welcoming, and cohesive environment for everyone. Committee members include:

• Linda Horsley
• Sue Maltby
• Stephanie Higley
• Richard Murray
• Val Turner
• Rachel Jones
• Michele Van Dyke
• Laura Jensen
• Mitzi Schoneman
• Julie Lacy
• Kirsten Rash

Guiding Coalition/PLC Committee
The Guiding Coalition/PLC Committee reviews school data and collaborates to improve instruction and student learning. Members include:

• Amy Greenway
• Megan Joseph
• Marla Hull
• Lory Evans
• Lauri Hubbard
• Linda Olson
• Diane Walker
• Kinsey Reynolds

STEM Representative
Kim Butterfield serves as our STEM Representative, staying current on the latest developments in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. She brings valuable resources and ideas back to Creekside, helping ensure our students and staff stay up to date with innovative STEM practices.

Community Council
Community involvement is important at Creekside. Sharie Scott and Linda Horsley represent our school on the Community Council, helping keep our community informed about the great things happening at Creekside while providing valuable community input.

Student Government Advisors
We love our Student Council! These student leaders work hard to make our school a fun, safe, and inclusive place to learn. Our Student Government Advisors are:

• Diane Walker
• Julie Lacy
• Kirsten Rash

Sunshine Committee
Our Sunshine Committee is dedicated to supporting our staff through life's celebrations and challenges, helping everyone feel appreciated and cared for. Committee members include:

• Val Turner
• Megan Joseph
• Sharie Scott

LCMT/MTSS Committee
The LCMT/MTSS Committee meets regularly to discuss students who may need additional academic or behavioral support. This team helps begin the process of identifying students who may qualify for special education services and individualized support. Members include:

• Genni Bain
• Maggie Thorpe
• Madison Traini

PTA
Our PTA is an amazing organization that provides countless opportunities for our students and families. Thanks to their support, every student receives a school T-shirt, field trips are made possible, and exciting book fairs are held throughout the year. We are grateful to our teacher representatives on the PTA Board:

• Kim Butterfield
• Julie Lacy

Battle of the Books
We are excited to introduce Battle of the Books at Creekside this year! This new literacy program will be led by our librarian, Cindy Twede. Committee members include:

• Suzanne Blankinship
• Julie Lacy
• Kim Butterfield

The dedication and collaboration of our staff are what make Creekside such a special place. By serving on these committees, our educators demonstrate their commitment to creating an exceptional learning environment for every student.

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.

1. Junior high students who have siblings at Creekside are welcome to wait in front of the school, as long as they are not causing any disturbances.
2. 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.

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 time, 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.

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

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!

Toys are not allowed at school. We welcome balls, jumpropes, and other approved recess equipment to be used at recess only. Please label all personal recess equipment with students name.

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!

• 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.

Email: creeksideoffice@dsdmail.net
Website: https://creekside.davis.k12.ut.us/
Location: 275 West Mutton Hollow Rd, Kaysville, UT, USA
Phone: 801-402-3650