Cub Connection

June 9, 2024

CELC News & Updates

Dear CELC Familles,

Can you believe that our Cubs only have 2 days of school left? It has been an amazing year of learning, love, and laughter. Thank you so much for your partnership in your child's education. We wish our kindergarteners best wishes as they move on the first grade! We are so proud of them! The teachers and staff are excited to welcome back our TK students as kindergarteners in August. They will be our student leaders in the classroom and on the playground! To avoid the "summer slide" and keep up on your skills, take time to read regularly and review areas identified by your teachers.

Updates and reminders:

Registration for the 2024-25 school year is open. Current parents, please go online and update your ParentVue account. New parents, register online and come by the office to get a paper packet.
A huge thank you to our amazing PTA for sponsoring our blow up obstacle course for our annual field day on Monday, June 10th. We are looking forward to a day of fun activities and a cool treat. Our staff and families appreciate all that they do to support our Cubs.
The last day of school, June 11th, is an early release. CELC's dismissal is 12:25 pm. Gates will open at 12:15 pm.
For the safety of our students and families, please take caution in the parking lot. Please make sure you are following the signs in the parking lot. The car traffic flows one direction only. Do not block the rolling gate or crosswalk or park in the red zones.
As a reminder, breakfast is served from 8:35 am to 8:55 am daily. It is free for all students. Parent may join their child at the tables.
Students are expected to follow school rules at all times. Please help support safe, responsible, and respectful behavior while you are on campus with them before and after school.
Please see upcoming community events in the "Community Events" section below.
For the safety and security of students and staff, gates are locked during school hours.
Please use the front gate for entering and exiting the campus. the side gates are for employees only and must remain closed.

It has been an honor and a privilege to be the principal of your Cubs! I hope you have a fantastic week and a fun summer!

Sincerely,

Tamara Ripke, Proud Principal

2024-25 CELC Orientation

Thank you to those that attended the Orientation for new parents on Wednesday, June 5th. The teachers enjoyed having you in their classrooms for break out sessions/rotations. If you were not able to attend, please see the slideshow below.

2024-25 School Year

We are looking forward to the 2024-25 school year! The planning has already started. If you are a current student/parent, please make sure you update ParentVUE. New students must register online and fill out a packet.

Transitional Kindergarten will be 1:30 pm release the full 2024-25 school year. This will help our team support the developmental needs of our youngest learners. In addition, it allows our TK teachers to provide intervention to our kindergarteners in the afternoons. Extended Student Services will be available for students that need care beyond 1:30 pm. Kindergarten will continue to be a full day of school (M/T/TH/F), with an early release every Wednesday at 1:35 pm.

We Love Our Community Partners

Student Attendance

Guidelines for Student Illness

SORA

Did you know that Alpine Union School District has a valuable online resource available to all students — the Sora digital library? Sora provides access to a huge collection of books, including audiobooks, and can be accessed at any time. Here's how your child can make the most of this resource:

1. Accessing Sora:

Log into their Google account
Navigate to Clever (lower left side of Chromebook)
Click on the Sora app
Once in Sora, log in using your Google credentials. This is a one-time requirement, and subsequent logins will be automatic.

Note: If you're unsure about your student’s Google login information, please reach out to your child’s teacher.

2. Exploring the San Diego County Public Library:

In addition to our library, students can also access books from the San Diego County Public Library through Sora:

After logging into Sora, click on the down arrow next to Alpine Union School District (under EXPLORE) on the top left-hand side
Search for San Diego County Library and click on San Diego County Library Digital Media
Choose your desired book
Click "borrow"
Select Alpine Union School District
Click on the blue bar
Click on your student's email address again
Click on borrow again
Access the book by clicking on “shelf” at the bottom of the screen

We highly encourage students to make the most of this resource.

CELC PTA

A Message From Our PTA

Hello CELC families! Here is the latest news and updates:

Thank you for your ongoing support! We are looking forward to an amazing rest of the 2023-24 school year. Can you believe there are only 2 days left?

We are in search of the 2024-25 PTA Board. Please consider helping us keep the momentum going. It has been a very fun and successful school year. TK parents and incoming CELC parents, please take a moment to fill out the 2024-25 PTA Interest List.

Sincerely,

CELC PTA

creeksidekpta@gmail.com.

We Love Our Sponsors

Thank you to our amazing sponsors! We appreciate you! Your donations will be supporting spring activities including butterfly and ladybug studies (with live insects), Dr. Seuss Week, 100's Day, student incentives/prizes, field trips, and other special events.

English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)

Teacher Training and Support

Did you know that our 100% of our teachers our trained to teach reading by using a proven, multi-sensory approach called Orton-Gillingham (OG)? We are proud to be leaders in early literacy! For more information about OG and our training visit Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE) and read below.

CELC Volunteers

Weekly Forecast

See the forecast below to help plan your child's attire. It looks like it is going to be a beautiful week.

AUSD's Portrait of a Learner

Cubs in the Community

Mrs. Ripke will continue the Cubs in the Community tradition. 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 FB and IG. Feel free to share our postings to spread the word. Mrs. Ripke (and the CELC staff) looks out for future, current, and former Cubs! See the latest sightings below!

School Rules

CELC has three school rules. Students will be learning behavior expectations that are aligned with being safe, responsible, and respectful. We practice Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). We understand that our students are still learning to problem solve and deal with school expectations. We believe in progressive discipline and restorative practices. Teachers and staff document concerns and communicate them with parents to form a partnership in your child's success. We love our Cubs and are looking forward to having a year of fun, friendships, learning and laughter!

CELC's Motto

Smiles for Miles

Our Cubs are Comical!!!

Humor helps the heart! Join us in spreading "Smiles for Miles!"

Answer from last week: Chili Dog

Extended Student Services (ESS)

AUSD Spirit Days

Show Your Spirit

Mondays- Wear a College Shirt or College Colors

Wednesdays- Mid-Week Mindfulness- wear a shirt with a kind message

Fridays- Wear a school shirt or school colors or RED for (Remembering Everyone Deployed)

Child Nutrition Services

June Breakfast/Lunch Menu

Check out what we are serving for breakfast and lunch in our cafeteria! As a reminder, breakfast and lunch is free for all students for the 2023-24 school year.