Cub Connection

September 3, 2023

CELC News & Updates

CELC Families,

We had a wonderful week of laughter and learning. The staff and students made the best of the extremely hot days. Students had very limited time for outdoor play. Because of "wacky" heat schedules, our students only practiced a "normal" lunch and recess schedule for two days. The staff and students are working on improving efficiency with transitions from lunch to recess.

Our Back to School Night was well attended. We were thrilled to see so many faces and engage in conversations, connect, and share more about our programs. Thank you to everyone who took the time to come out!

We are thrilled to announce that we were able to hold our first PTA Association meeting at Back to School Night. Our 2023-24 School Board was voted in and will begin working in the coming weeks. They will keep you posted on meeting dates and ways to volunteer and support PTA.

We LOVE volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering in any capacity, please pick up the required paperwork in the office. Please take the time to do it now. If you are not up-to-date on your TB clearance, make sure you allow time to get that done. We also need time to complete a background check.

Here are a few updates to help keep you informed

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Don't forget that school is closed on Monday, September 4th in observance of Labor Day.
ALL AUSD parents- please take the time to fill out the free/reduced application at https://www.alpineschools.net/o/ausd/page/free-and-reduced-meal-program to help our schools continue to receive Title I funding to support our students. Click on the SchoolCafe button to fill out the application. Please reach out if you have any questions.
All students have access to free breakfast and lunch this school year regardless of the application status, however, it is still vital to fill the application out for other funding purposes.

Breakfast is available at the cafeteria at 8:35 a.m. daily. The kitchen closes at 8:55 a.m.
Please send your student to school each day with a backpack, refillable water bottle, a healthy snack, and a lunch (unless they are getting a cafeteria lunch).
Please include a change of clothes in a ziplock bag in their backpack. Potty accidents tend to happen early in the year. We have clothes on hand but having their own seems to make them feel more comfortable.

Picture Day is September 7th. See flyer below for more information.
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.
Although we have water filling stations, we like to have water bottles on hand for students that forget to bring a refillable bottle. Donations of water are always appreciated. You can drop them off in the office.
Please report any absences to your child's teacher and the office. Please let the office know the reason that your child is out and any symptoms if they are sick. Email Mary Barkely, our amazing Clerk or call the office at 619-659-8250.
Before and after school care is available. Please see the flyer below or contact Aimee Hatfield, AUSD's ESS Coordinator, at ahatfield@alpineschools.net if you have any questions.
For transportation questions, please visit AUSD's website at https://www.alpineschools.net/page/transportation
Here is last week's Cub Connection

Our staff is looking forward another amazing week! I hope you enjoy the three day weekend. See you on Tuesday.

Sincerely,

Tamara Ripke, Proud Principal

CELC PTA

We are thrilled that we have our PTA board positions filled. Please stay tuned for more information about upcoming meetings and events. Our Cubs are going to have a wonderful year. If you have any questions, you can email the PTA at creeksidekpta@gmail.com.

Attendance Matters

Building a habit of good attendance will help students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally at school. Please limit absences that are not related to illness. If you know ahead of time that your child will be out for 3 or more days, please request an independent study contract to help keep them engaged in learning. Please take a moment to read the flyer below to learn more facts about attendance.

Weekly Forecast

It looks like we will have a very enjoyable week of typical San Diego weather. See the forecast below to help plan your child's week.

Around Alpine Video- Season 2, Episode 2

AUSD is pleased to unveil Episode Two of Season Two of Around Alpine Union. Unleash the Fun at AUSD: Back-to-School Blast! From fresh starts to exciting adventures, join us as we dive into the vibrant world of education. Hear from students, teachers, and staff about the energy of a new school year. Let your enthusiasm light up your campus as we embrace learning, growth, and endless possibilities. Let's conquer the world together!

We will produce other episodes throughout the year to showcase and promote the wonderful work across our schools. These episodes will be shared across our social media platforms and in principal communications. Check out the video below.

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! She is ready to meet the 2023-24 challenge. See her latest sighting below!

CELC SCHEDULE

All TK classes are released at 1:35 pm daily until winter break. TK moves to the full day kindergarten schedule on Tuesday, January 9th. Lunch and recess times are subject to change based on enrollment and site needs.

Dismissal gates open at 1:30 pm and 2:45 pm. If you would like your student released early, please sign them out in the office.

Mark your calendars: We will have at 12:15 pm release November 13th-17th for Parent conferences.

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!

Our Motto

Smiles for Miles

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

If you and your student have comedic talent, you are invited to submit a joke (written or video) to be shared in our weekly newsletter. All jokes must make us smile, be clean, follow school/district rules, and be age appropriate. Please fill out the Google Form to submit your joke. If you choose to do a video, attach it to the form.

Answer from last week: The mooovies