Cub Connection

May 23

CELC News & Updates

Hello Creekside Families,

I hope that everyone had a fun weekend! I was able to watch my daughter play in a volleyball tournament on Saturday. Only one person per player was able to attend. My poor husband didn't even have a chance! I gave him one look and he knew that there was no way that I would miss the tournament. The girls played well and took 1st place!

Last week was a successful first week of 5 days! It was great having students with us on Wednesday! It is the final countdown of the school year. The students only have 13 days left! We are excited to "launch" our kindergarteners into first grade and we are looking forward to seeing our TK and EAK students again next year!

Many parents have inquired about the Chromebooks. The district does not plan to collect them unless you are leaving the district or moving on to high school. Our kindergarten Cubs will keep their Chromebook and bring them with them to BOES or SHES for first grade. Our EAK and TK students will hold on to them until the 2021-22 school year and use them in kindergarten. We highly encourage students to keep working on Lexia and ST Math. Your student will have access to those programs over the summer. Dual Language students will also have access to Raz Kids. If you paid for insurance on the Chromebook, it covers the computer through the end of this school year. You will have the option to renew the insurance for the upcoming year.

Coins for Cubs is still going strong! Thank you for all of your contributions. Each classroom that raises $125 or more will get a popsicle party. The class that raises the most money will get a second prize of their choice. The last day to donate coins is Friday. The PTA is also wrapping up the Boon Supply fundraiser. The soft deadline is Friday, May 28 but orders can be made after that.

Weekly Reminders and Updates:

The week of the 24th is Kindness Week. We are riding the kindness wave! Wear Hawaiian gear on Friday.
Kindergarten registration is open for the 2021-22 school year. Please spread the word if you know any families with incoming Cubs.
The last day of school is Thursday, June 10. We will have a release window for all classes from 12:15 pm to 12:35 pm. Don't forget to pick up a Kona Ice on the way out!
Kona Ice will be at CELC on the last day of school. :) This will be our last fundraiser! Don't forget to bring cash and your refillable cup it you have one at home. They also take Venmo.

Mark your calendars. The teachers are busy planning in-person promotion ceremonies for our kindergarteners. We will be hosting five different ceremonies over three days. All planning and preparation will be under COVID-19 guidelines. With the help of officials, the District has determined that each student may have a maximum of four guests.Links to RSVP can be found below. RSVPs are due by June 1, 2021. Please handle the complexities of family situations prior to RSVPing via the Google Form. Masks will be required for the event. The ceremonies will take place in the lunch area. The picnic tables will be spread out to support social distancing and be used for the majority of guest seating. See the schedule below.
PTA will be selling cute items at the promotion ceremonies. Be sure to bring a little cash. They also have Venmo.
Please report all absences to the office. We are required to trace all absences. Illnesses may require an extended stay at home.
AUSD continues to serve food during our 4-Day Schedule on Mondays from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm at JMMS. If that time doesn't work for you, there is also a 5:00 pm pick up.
Child Nutrition Services offers snack pick up for students at CELC during pick up times on Mondays. The grab and go snack bag will contain 5 days worth of snacks. This is available to all students 18 and under.
Join us for VIRTUAL FUN FRIDAYS. See the flyer below for May's schedule. Post pictures using #virtualfunfriday
The district is still providing free wifi access at CELC, SHES, JMMS, and BOES. Just park in the lot and log in. The wifi name is AlpineUnited and no password is needed.
The district has tech support available to parents. Please email helpdesk@alpineschools.net with your technology questions.

Don't forget to wear your college shirt on Monday, and your CELC shirt or Hawaiian gear on Friday!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Ripke

K Promotion Guest RSVP

RSVPs are due by June 1, 2021. There is maximum of four guests per student. Please handle the complexities of family situations prior to RSVPing. Dual Language RSVPs should be completed for your child's homeroom teacher. Click on the link below:

Mrs. Brown: https://forms.gle/zqYZ3n77tbZnf5Zu5

Mrs. Hernandez: https://forms.gle/epoEVdF2naTjzvH29

Mr. Velazquez: https://forms.gle/4yJKQcZB3rpHs1WJ9

Mrs. Irick: https://forms.gle/WihEpYgQM5xGTe4s5

Mrs. Montalbano: https://forms.gle/ogpTdysKXoSLf5Mx7

COVID-19 Vaccines

Sharp Healthcare will be holding a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at JMMS on Thursday, May 27 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm for anyone 12 years and older. Parents need to accompany anyone who is 12-17 years old. Walk-ins of all ages are welcome.

Summer Learning Opportunities

AUSD is excited to be offering a range of educational, sports, and fun learning opportunities this summer all free of charge during the weeks of July 19-30. There are morning and afternoon options available. Here is the link to register https://bit.ly/2Q9ugwB.

PTA Forms and Fundraisers

Please call Stephanie in the office if you have any questions: 619-659-8250. We will also have a table set up on Friday for shirt sales.

PTA Boon Supply Fundraiser

Check out the cool items available at www.boonsupply.com/30122! We have raised a little over $400 dollars so far. You still have time to place an order. It was as easy as 1, 2, 3. The items show up on your doorstep in less than a week (in our experience).

We Are Hiring

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!

The district would like to increase the number of substitute teachers in our pool. The pay has increased to $200 dollars a day. Please help spread the word. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Mrs. Ripke.

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AUSD/Creekside Spirit

Spirit Days

Mondays- Wear a College Shirt or College Colors

Fridays- Wear a CELC shirt or Join us for Virtual Fun Fridays

Kindness Weeks- TBA

Virtual Fun Fridays

To help foster school spirit and stay connected, the Alpine Union School District will post Virtual Fun Friday Spirit Days. Postings will be on the AUSD Facebook and Instagram Pages. If you are not already following us on FB or IG, please join us! We hope that you will all participate and post pictures on social media using the hashtags provided. CELC parents may email pictures to Mrs. Ripke at tripke@alpineschools.net. See the flyer below for Virtual Fun Fridays in May.

Meaningful May Calendar

"Exercise should be regarded as a tribute to the heart."

GeneTunney

This month's theme is all about reflecting on what gives our life meaning. Being a part of something bigger than ourselves or focusing on things that we value is key to our well-being. Having a faith, spirituality or being involved with a particular cause or passion can provide this sense of something bigger, or it could be relationships that you nurture and that give your life meaning. Let's take time to reflect on what we care about this month and resolve to try and keep these things at the front of our minds as society starts opening up again. Try unplugging from technology, reconnecting with nature and getting more sleep! Join CELC in making more meaningful choices this month.

For more information and resources go to:

https://www.actionforhappiness.org