Hello CELC Families,

I hope you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving break! We are excited to welcome everyone back on Monday, November 28th.

Thank you to all of the families and friends that joined us for the Turkey Trot! It was a big success. Our lil turkey raised money to help fund classroom supplies, technology, and special events.

As a reminder, please make sure that you are driving carefully in the parking lot. Please be alert and stay off your phones. We have little ones and their younger siblings walking to and from cars at drop off and pick up. Pedestrians, please make sure you use the crosswalk to help the situation. We all want to make sure that everyone is safe.

Here is a list of the latest updates and news to keep you informed:

• Tis the season for our unpredictable weather. Please send your student with a jacket. The fall weather brings cooler temperatures (sometimes).
• Please check your child's backpack for a Dental (pink) and Health (green) form. They were sent home on Friday, November 18th. These are needed for first grade. Please turn them in by May 31st. If you need another copy, please let the office know.
• Mark you calendars- The CELC PTA is hosting a book fair December 5th through the 9th. There will be opportunities for families to shop before and after school. Volunteers are still needed to help. Please let the office know if you can sign up for a time to work the book fair.
• Please check the lost and found for missing items.
• 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 report any absences to your child's teacher and the office. Please let the office know the reason your child is out and what symptoms they have.

• Before and after school care is available. Please contact our ESS Coordinator, Natalija Worrell, if you have any questions at nworrell@alpineschools.net

• For transportation questions and concerns, please visit AUSD's website at https://www.alpineschools.net/page/transportation or call the GUHSD Transportation Department.

Every Monday is college spirit day and every Friday is school spirit day! Wear a college shirt on Mondays and a Cub shirt (or CELC colors) on Friday.

Please find us on FB and IG!

We look forward to another magnificent week with our Mountain Lions!

Here are a few important updates and reminders:

• Plan 7 is due 12/1
• Thank you for those that helped with the MVLA video. It will be published next week! Our students and staff are awesome!
• Students may enter through either the CELC or SHES campus. Pick up/dismissal is at SHES.
• School begins at 9:00 a.m. Dismissal is at 1:30 p.m. Please do not park in the bus or fire lane while picking up or dropping off your students.
• Due to the locked gates installed between the campuses, please use the SHES entrance/exit on Mondays if your student comes to MVLA for additional support.
• All AUSD 3rd through 8th grade students will begin reviewing test taking skills and sample test questions this week to help prepare for the CAASPP test in May.
• Please make sure that you send your students to school with their Chromebooks fully charged daily. If your student is having technical difficulties with their Chromebooks, you can get support from our District Tech Department. Email helpdesk@alpineschools.net.

Thank you to our amazing PTA for organizing our trot! We had a blast and raised a lot of money for our programs, materials, and technology.

Please help your kindergartener reach their sight word goal by reviewing them at home. They are also posted throughout campus and in the classrooms.

This year, AUSD is creating two promotional videos a month to highlight the wonderful activities and things going on across our District.

In this week’s episode of ‘Around Alpine Union,’ you’ll learn just how important the PTA program at Boulder Oaks Elementary School is for our students. We appreciate you, PTA parents!

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.

We are thrilled that we have three PTA board positions filled. Please stay tuned for more information about upcoming meetings and events. The PTA is open to adding other board positions and increasing our list of volunteers. Thank you so much for your support. Our Cubs are going to have a wonderful year. Please stay tuned for dates for our fundraising planning meeting. All parents are welcome to come. For more information email creeksidekpta@gmail.com.

The Governor's budget for education mandated that every school district in California needs to update its Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). The Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) is a component of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF). The LCAP is intended to be a three-year plan to improve student achievement by setting annual goals for the district in eight priority areas. Each of the priorities has established data requirements to track district progress improving student achievement. The LCAP requires Districts to gather input from students, teachers, parents, and community members to determine the goals, actions, and budget priorities for the District. Our District staff worked together with all of our stakeholder groups to gather input and craft the draft of our Local Control Accountability Plan. Here are AUSD's 2022-23 LCAP Goals:

Goal #1: Effective Instruction and Curriculum - Provide equitable access to high-quality classroom curriculum and instruction in an inclusive environment that promotes student success.

Goal #2: Safe and Respectful Environments - Ensure all school sites are safe and have healthy and welcoming climates for staff, students, and their families so that all students feel connected and are motivated to attend and ready to learn.

Goal #3: Equitable and Culturally Responsible Systems - Ensure systems and processes eliminate barriers to student success and are equitable and culturally responsive to the needs of our students and their families.

You may also view the full LCAP by clicking the button below.

CELC and MVLA have 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 productive and positive year (H.A.P.P.Y.)!

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 looks out for future, current, and former Cubs! She is ready to meet the 2022-23 challenge. See her latest sighting below!

Spirit Days

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 (Remembering Everyone Deployed)

School shirts will be available for purchase. Stay tuned for information about ordering.

"Just try new things. Don't be afraid, step out of your comfort zone and soar"

-Michelle Obama

Action for Happiness is a movement of people taking action to create a happier and kinder world, together. Action for Happiness brings people together and provides practical resources. We help each other learn evidence-based skills for happier living, feel a sense of belonging and commit to personal action to create more happiness, for ourselves and others.

New Ways November Video from Action for Happiness

For more information and resources go to:

https://www.actionforhappiness.org

If you, or any of your friends/family, love kids and are looking for part time work, please share our postings. We have a couple of positions on our site as well as on other campuses. Please visit https://www.edjoin.org/alpineschools. Please send friendly, qualified candidates our way!

CELC currently has a part time special education aide position open. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Mrs. Ripke.

12/4 American Indian Cultural Event

12/5-12/9 CELC Book Fair

12/14 Wear Your Favorite Team Jersey

12/21-1/9 Holiday Break- NO SCHOOL

Office Hours

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/