Welcome to the Creighton Community Newsletter. The purpose of this monthly newsletter is to keep our families, partners, and community up-to-date on important education related issues, upcoming events, and topics that impact you and your families.

Creighton School District is conducting a study of parent satisfaction with their school in order to determine priority areas to best serve their school communities. We encourage you to share your opinions about your school satisfaction in order to inform the decisions made by school and district administrators.

The results of the survey will allow Creighton School District to better understand parent and guardians of Creighton students' experiences with the key service departments of the school.

Congratulations to the Creighton Exemplary Award winners! Below you'll find the winning Teachers and Educational Support Personnel for their respective sites! As the school year comes to a close, help us take a moment to congratulate these incredible individuals.

We can't believe it's that time of the year again to honor our promoting 8th grade students! Each school will be hosting their own ceremony as we wish these future leaders success in high school and beyond. The schedule for each school is below.

Part of the fun of rebuilding a school is designing the new mascot! After feedback from our community, we created three potential mascots: hummingbirds, foxes, coyotes. Now we need to hear from you! Please vote for the mascot below that you like best for the new Larry C. Kennedy School.

The new Larry C. Kennedy School is planned as an outdoor learning, student-centered environment that fosters curiosity, creativity, and collaboration among learners, as well as develops their environmental awareness about sustainability and responsibility through project-based learning.

Biltmore Preparatory Academy was featured on the cover of Epic Kids for their robust Dual Language Program and annual Spanish Immersion trip to Hermosillo, Mexico!

Biltmore Preparatory Academy (BPA) is home to an internationally recognized Dual Language Spanish Immersion program. At BPA, they believe biliteracy creates opportunities for students to become compassionate, inclusive, global citizens who are equipped to be successful and competitive in today's global markets. Students are empowered to become biliterate in Spanish and English as well as have the opportunity to earn high school World Language credit, the Biliteracy Award of Distinction, and participate in exchange programs in Spanish-speaking countries.

Part of the exchange program is an annual trip to Mexico. This year, twenty students and twenty parents including school administrators traveled to Hermosillo in Sonora Mexico where they engaged with partner students and families from Colegio Regis La Salle (school). To describe their experience, we interviewed (4) fourth grade students: Norah Uhles, Sebástian Gonzalez, Bella De Mar, and Mason Fulghum. Each student has been in the Spanish Dual Language program since kindergarten and some before that in the bilingual preschool, Little Big Minds. Read more about their experience below.

The Creighton Kids Congress met to tour the new Kennedy School and provide their thoughts on the educational philosophy about the new school. They were impressed by the new design of the building and loved the outdoor learning focus! Larry C. Kennedy School is now enrolling Kindergarten - fifth grade for the 2024-2025 school year! Some details about the new school include:

Outdoor Learning: Larry C. Kennedy Elementary seamlessly integrates outdoor learning with Arizona curriculum, allowing students to explore subjects like science, math, and literature in nature. Fresh air, play, and even mindfulness sessions contribute to students’ well-being.

A Campus Like No Other: The newly built campus features designated outdoor areas—gardens, nature trails, and open fields—where students can closely observe plants, insects, and wildlife. Outdoor classrooms provide alternative learning spaces, enhancing engagement and fostering a love for the outdoors.

Project-Based Learning: Project-Based Learning (PBL) revolves around outdoor themes, encouraging critical thinking. Environmental stewardship is emphasized, with students participating in tree planting, recycling, and water conservation efforts.Project-Based Learning (PBL) revolves around outdoor themes, encouraging critical thinking. Environmental stewardship is emphasized, with students participating in tree planting, recycling, and water conservation efforts.

Creighton School District was ranked #4 in Ranking Arizona's list of Top 10 Elementary School Districts in 2024!

The final Creighton Community Council was well attended and provided valuable input from our families. Families received a presentation from Not My Kid, participated in a Family Math Game Night, received the Family Satisfaction survey, got an update on the student behavior and policy committee and Superintendent, Jay Mann closed out the program with appreciations and words of encouragement as we close out the 2023-2024 school year.

Creighton student poetry winners joined the Tuesday Governing Board Meeting to share their poems. The depth and creativity of our students was moving and beautiful. The 1st and 2nd place winners in Novice and Practitioner are below.

1st Place Novice

A Dog Named Millie

By: Leia Mainwold

Biltmore Preparatory Academy

2nd Place Novice

Summertime

By: Yaretzi Diaz Damian

The Creighton Academy

1st Place Practitioner

Unnamed

By: Izel Higuera Gonzalez

Papago School

2nd Place Practitioner

Mi Madre Cuando Tenia Sueños

By: Valeria Venzor

Kennedy @ Loma Linda School

Eagles got to fly this month as the NCAA committee unveiled the renovation of Eastlake Park Community Center. As part of their Legacy Project in advance of the Men's NCAA Final Four Tournament, the Girls' and Boys' basketball teams from Excelencia had the opportunity to break in the new courts, appreciate the new mural by Giovannie Dixon (and meet him) celebrating Civil Rights Leaders from the Phoenix area, and net cutting (ribbon cutting) with mayor Gallego and Governor Hobbs. We topped it all off with an interview with Univisiòn. A very exciting day getting ready for the big tournament!

Parents/Guardians within the Creighton School District boundaries with a child between the ages of 2 years 10 months to 5 years old with concerns in the following areas:

• Communication Behavior
• Social Skills
• Self Help Skills Intellectual skills

Parents/Guardians are encouraged to bring their child to a developmental preschool screening.

Interested? Contact our special education preschool office to schedule a screening: preschooloffice@creightonschools.org 602-381-4600

With a network of over 350,000 providers and services, Care Solace will help you find the right help, at the right time, 24/7/365, at no cost to you. They will connect you with providers accepting all medical insurances, including Medicaid, Medicare, and sliding scale options for those without insurance.

You can access Care Solace in three ways:

• Call 888-515-0595 at any time. Multilingual support is available 24/7/365. A dedicated care companion will help you every step of the way to research options, secure appointments, and follow-up to make sure it is a good fit.
• Search anonymously to get matched with an extensive list of care providers at Caresolace.com/Creighton.
• Contact your school health professional, and they will submit a referral on your behalf.

No matter what you are experiencing there is hope and help. We are confident that our new partnership with Care Solace will help us build a healthier, more vibrant school community

A new school year can sometimes mean new information. At Creighton District we communicate with our families through email, text messages, phone calls, and social media updates. Please ensure our front offices have your email and phone number on file so you don't miss any important information.

The Creighton School District is hiring for positions ranging from teacher, custodians, cafeteria staff, paraprofessional, nurse, psychologist, bus driver, etc! If you are looking for a career that makes a difference in the lives of children in a family like atmosphere, Creighton is the place for you. You can see a full list of open positions and apply online by clicking here.