Hello CELC Families,

Last week, our kindergarten students enjoyed an assembly for fire prevention month. Thank you to the Alpine Fire Department for coming out to talk to the students and show them the fire truck. We are looking forward to a second visit for our TK students this week. We appreciate you and our thankful for your partnership and protection.

We are looking forward to fall festivities. Our students will be fall/pumpkin theme activities and participating in our annual halloween parade. All AUSD students are invited to SHES's fall festival. See flyer below for more information.

Each year, all Alpine schools and the district office will be participating in The Great California Shake Out. This year's International ShakeOut Day is October 17, when millions of people worldwide will participate in earthquake drills at work, school, or home! At 10:17 am (local time) on 10/17, we will join millions of people across California practicing earthquake safety. Join us from home or at your place of work.

Did you know that CELC has a wish list? Would you like to donate something to our site? Not sure what we could use? Check out our CELC Amazon Wish List. The items on the list are "wishes" that are wants verses needs. Any donation is greatly appreciated.

Here are a few updates and reminders to help keep you up-to-date:

• 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. Email Mary Barkely, our amazing Clerk or call the office at 619-659-8250.

• Please plan family trips around the school calendar. If you have something special that comes up, please let the Mary Barkely and your child's teacher know. We can prepare an independent study contract. This will help your student keep up on their studies and also help us get funding. Your child will not be marked absent. A week's notice is appreciated.

• 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 tends to make them feel more comfortable.

We are looking forward to another fun week with our Cubs!

Sincerely,

Tamara Ripke, Proud Principal

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This SHES PTA Event is open to all AUSD students. Join the fun on October 18th.

Does your student have a special friend or relative that is a veteran? Mark your calendar for an upcoming event. Students may invite a a veteran to have lunch with them on the lawn. If your child is in Mrs. Norman's combo class, please check with Mrs. Norman to confirm their lunch time.

We are pleased to announce that Creekside Early Learning Center was awarded GOLD level

for successful implementation of PBIS. We were recipients within the

California PBIS Recognition System, reflecting excellence in the implementation of the core

features of PBIS.We are proud of our work to support students through Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports.

We're building a community where everyone belongs. Check out the amazing ways students are turning our schools into hubs of positivity and support!

Estamos construyendo una comunidad donde todos pertenecen. ¡Descubre las increíbles formas en que los estudiantes están convirtiendo nuestras escuelas en centros de positividad y apoyo!

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.

The CELC Team and Attendance Team have been collaborating on ways to help improve our attendance and reach our district-wide goal. One new effort is targeting Friday attendance. Classrooms with perfect attendance on Fridays receive an incentive that day! Incentives may include a trip to the prize box for every student, Bear Tickets, or extra play/recess time. Here are ways that you can support our efforts:

• Make sure your student attends school daily (especially Fridays).
• Ask the teacher for an independent study contract if you have a planned absence,
• Have your student attend part of the day and leave early verses being out a whole day.
• If you our your student is struggling with morning routines, frequent illness, family stress, anxiety related to school, transportation, or any other barriers that make regular attendance difficult, please reach out to the office. We have a team of people to help you.
• Buy the teachers items for their prize boxes. See wish list for easy purchase and delivery. Click here for our Amazon Wish List. We will distribute prize box purchases to each of the classrooms. The list also includes other "wants" for the school site.

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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 2024-25 LCAP Goals:

Goal #1: All AUSD Students will demonstrate growth in mastering both English Language Arts and mathematics standards and all English Language Learners will demonstrate growth in developing English language proficiency.

Goal #2: AUSD will cultivate a positive school climate where students and staff feel connected, engaged, safe, and supported.

Goal #3: AUSD will increase family and parent engagement within our schools with a focus on actively engaging families from underrepresented groups, ensuring equitable participation.

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In AUSD's ongoing commitment to enhancing student achievement, they are setting goals for each school, classroom and the district this year. AUSD's targets include a 10% increase in ELA, Math, and Science scores, alongside a 10% reduction in chronic absenteeism, aiming for a 96% attendance rate. Our staff is dedicated and will work as a team to reach these goals. As partners in your child's hybrid homeschool program, let’s unite our efforts to support your student and turn these objectives into achievements. Together, we can make a significant impact and drive real progress.

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Please take the time to fill out a free/reduced lunch application for your student. It is imperative that all families complete the lunch forms, even if the family will not qualify for or take advantage of the school lunch program. These forms ensure that CELC (and all other AUSD schools) receive proper Federal funding for all sorts of important school functions such as academic and social emotional support, teacher training, and instructional equipment. This form can be accessed in advance at this link schoolcafe.com. For any family registering a new account, our district is listed as Alpine USD. You need your student’s ID number. It is available in ParentVUE. We will also have them available for you at your scheduled student assessment. Our hope is to have as many families as possible complete this form by the end of the first week. Thank you so much for your support!

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

Last week's Joke Answer: a yolks wagon

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 2024-25 challenge. See her latest sighting of a former Cub!

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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!

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Help your child develop a growth mindset! A positive twist to statements of difficulty and negativity can have a huge impact on success and confidence. See helpful statements below to support and encourage your child.

Have you ever asked your child how their day was or what they did? Do you often get a one word response like "nothing" or "fine". Try using our Take 5 Questions to help get more thought provoking answers. It is a great opportunity to connect with your child, learn more about their experiences at school, and help them build their language skills. Copies are available in the CELC office.

Our amazing School Social Worker, Camryn McInerney , created a list of recommended read aloud books. This is another great way to connect with your Cub. Choose one of your favorite books or one on her list and make reading with your child a regular habit.

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.

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 for (Remembering Everyone Deployed)

School shirts will be available for purchase. Stayed tuned for more information from our PTA.

10/17 Great American Shake Out Drill

10/18 SHES Fall Festival

11/11 Veterans Day No School

11/12 CELC Lunch with a Veteran

11/18-11/22 Parent/Teacher Conference Week- Minimum Days

Camryn McInerney, School Social Worker

cmcinerney@alpineschools.net

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/