Cub Connection

February 6

News & Updates

Hello CELC & MVLA Families,

Happy February! I hope you had a fabulous weekend! The weather was BEAUTIFUL! Our weekend was free of sports (I don't know how that happened), so we enjoyed a little extra time relaxing around the house and catching up on laundry :).

Kindergarten students have completed their 2nd diagnostic iReady assessment. We are well on our way to making our goals in reading and math. 2nd trimester report cards will be coming home at the beginning of March. We are excited to share the progress that each student has made.

A huge, and well-deserving congratulations to Stephanie Green and Cheryl Irick. Stephanie, our Administrative Assistant, was voted as the CELC Classified Employee of the Year (CEOY). Cheryl Irick, one of our AMAZING kindergarten teachers, was voted the CELC Teacher of the Year (TOY). Both ladies are extraordinary assets to our campus, students, and families. If you get a chance, give them a shout out!

Mary Barkley, our Office Clerk, continues to work hard to keep up on study contracts and update student attendance. To ensure that your student keeps up on learning and gets credit for attendance, please turn in your student's contract work at the office. We appreciate your partnership in your child's education.

The District continues to be guided by California Department of Public Health and our experiences from last year. Thank you for your support while we continue to navigate the 2021-22 school year.

Important Updates and Information:

Our first Dual Language Information Night for incoming families is scheduled for February 7th via Zoom. Two more dates are scheduled for in-person. Help spread the word. See flyer below.
Classes will be passing out Valentines on Friday, February 11th. Teacher will send out communications about rules and requests.
Don't forget that there is no school next Monday, February 14th. All campuses will be closed for Lincoln's birthday.
Please make sure that you send your student to school with a Chromebook (fully charged), mask and a water bottle daily.
The PTA is busy organizing the Spring Fling that is scheduled for April 29th. If you are interested in helping, please contact the Stephanie Green at 619-659-8250.
Part 1 of Kindergarten registration for the 2022-23 school year begins on February 8th.
There are three upcoming opportunities for students, staff and community members to get a COVID test. See information below.
Please make sure that Chromebooks are charged daily and ready for use in the classroom.
As a reminder, CELC official start time is 9:05 am. Students are not considered late until 9:06 am. Please check into the office for a late slip to ensure that your child is not marked absent.
Our next distirct-wide kindness dress up day is March 2nd. "Hats off to Kind People"- wear your favorite hat to school.
Students can be dropped off at the curb in the morning as long as there is a staff member present and it is before 9:05 am.
Please see the flyer below for an upcoming, community fundraiser for the Hayworth Family.

We will keep you updated as things change or additional information comes up. If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Green at sgreen@alpineschools.net or 619-659-8250.

Please stay updated and informed on what is going on by checking our district and site web pages, reading the electronic weekly newsletter, checking your email, and scanning our social media pages. Our staff is also here to help if you have any questions.

Don't forget to wear a college shirt on Monday and a school shirt on Friday!

Sincerely,

Tamara Ripke

CELC and MVLA Principal

tripke@alpineschools.net

CEOY & TOY

These two ladies are the best! Congratulations on being CELC Classified Employee of the Year and Teacher of the Year. We love you and appreciate all you do for our school, the students, and the families.

Cheryl Irick, Kindergarten Teacher

Stephanie Green, Administrative Clerk

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Attention MVLA Parents

A big thank you to the MVLA Student Leadership Team for teaching our CELC Cubs the DeBug Way!

Attention 6th grade parents, it is time to sign up for 6th grade camp. Information will be going home soon. Please let Ms. Pelant know if you will be going the AUSD 6th graders.

Do you love MVLA? If you would like to share a testimony, please email us your thoughts at tripke@alpineschools.net or your child's teacher. We would like to spread the word about our unique and amazing program.

Thank you to the parents that sent us a testimony. We would love to have more!

Please remember to send your student to school with their Chromebook, mask and a water bottle daily.

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COVID-19 Testing

COVID testing will be available in JMMS and SHES this week. Testing is open to staff, students and the community. Please pre-register.

MONDAY:

Link to Pre Register for Testing at JMMS .

WEDNESDAY/FRIDAY:

Link to Preregister for Testing at SHES

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CUBS IN THE COMMUNITY

The Cubs in the Community tradition continues this school year. Mrs. RIpke's 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 our FB page. Feel free to share our postings to spread the word. Mrs. Ripke looks out for future, current, and former Cubs. Check out the latest Cub sightings below. This former Cub was spotted at our favorite place! I must have at least 5 picture with her at the same restaurant. We both must love Mexican food! Miss Warden, look at the smile!

https://www.facebook.com/Creekside-Early-Learning-Center-414783265277455/

Click here to check out our Cub sightings!

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School Wishlist

Thank you to those who have reached out inquiring about a wishlist. Your interest in donating is appreciated. We created a list of items that would be used school-wide to support our students. If you are interested in donating, please visit our Amazon Wishlist.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3SFKL6ROWON5R?ref_=wl_share

QR for PTA Venmo

Venmo is available for PTA Memberships and donations. Please indicate your student's name, teacher, and reason for payment in the notes. Thank you!

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CELC PTA Membership Drive

Please consider joining the PTA. We are excited to be planning what looks like a more "normal" year filled with fundraisers, events, and field trips. Our PTA helps sponsor these actives and they need your help! Click to view and print the membership form. You can also pick up a form at the office. We have shirts available! Order now! Call the office for more information.

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Volunteers Wanted

Please contact Stephanie Green in the office if you have any questions about PTA and any other volunteer opportunities.If you haven't already, please make sure all paperwork is completed and turned in. This includes an up-to-date TB test, the volunteer form, and proof of the COVID-19 vaccination. Persons not vaccinated are required to show a negative PCR COVID-19 test within the previous 7 days of your volunteer day. Please check with your child's teacher for any opportunities coming up. The office could utilize volunteers as well. Let us know if you like to organize!

We have a need for adult volunteers to help clean out some spaces on campus. If anyone is willing to volunteer after school or on the weekend, please let us know.

Cafeteria Menus

As a reminder, the district continues to utilize a grant to make breakfast and lunch available for free to any student.

Friendly February

Join our AUSD family in utilizing resources at www.actionforhappiness.org. They have monthly themes and ideas to help keep us Happier-Kinder-Together!

Here is a look at the "Friendly February" calendar for ideas to help make yourself and others happier.

Spirit Days

Mondays College Spirit Day: wear your favorite college shirt

Wednesdays Mid-Week Mindfulness: wear a shirt with a positive message

Fridays School Spirit Day: wear your school shirt or school colors

AUSD is 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.