News & Updates
Hello CELC & MVLA Families,
I hope you all had a great weekend! My daughter had her second volleyball tournament this weekend. It was a long day but they came out in first place again. We are moving up to gold, which means that our next tournament will put us up against more competitive teams. I love that they continue to grow and be challenged.
EAK is up and running! it was so nice to welcome the newest Cubs on campus. These Cubs have truly amazed us with their school readiness! They are learning daily routines and developing relationship that will help them make both academic and social progress. I can't wait to see how much they grow by the end of the year.
Thank you to everyone for your understanding and support last week as we navigated the days with limited staff. We are hopeful that this week will be better! COVID has brought on so many challenges over the last (almost) two years. However, I am so grateful for how we have managed to navigate as well as we have. We will continue to do our best to maintain a steady, onward motion into the coming weeks.
This week, our Kindergarteners will begin taking their second diagnostic iReady assessment. We are excited to see how much progress they have made over the past couple of weeks. Our TK will be taking their first diagnostic assessment and begin using iReady regularly along with their kindergarten peers. Please make sure that your child brings their Chromebooks to school daily charged and ready to use. EAK parents, be on the lookout for a communication for Chromebook use at home and in the classroom. We are currently still distributing Chromebooks and will let you know when the teacher is ready to implement them.
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.
Important Updates and Information:
- 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.
- The Great Kindness Challenge is around to corner. Stay tuned for dress up days and activities.
- 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
Attention MVLA Parents
MVLA will begin 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.
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.
School Wishlist
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3SFKL6ROWON5R?ref_=wl_share
CELC PTA Membership Drive
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 staff parking lot. 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 at
https://www.covxlabs.com/prereg-form
CUBS IN THE COMMUNITY
https://www.facebook.com/Creekside-Early-Learning-Center-414783265277455/
Click here to check out our Cub sightings!
Volunteers Wanted
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.
Mary Barkley, Clerk
Tamara Ripke, Principal
Stephanie Green, School Secretary
Connect with Us
M-F 8:00 am to 3:30 pm
Email: sgreen@alpineschools.net
Website: https://www.alpineschools.net
Location: 8818 Harbison Canyon Road
Phone: (619) 659-8250
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Creekside-Early-Learning-Center-414783265277455/