CELC News & Updates
Dear CELC Familles,
Thank you to the parents that donated snacks for Staff Appreciation Week. Everyone enjoyed them and they were very appreciative. A huge thanks to our PTA for the staff lunch, cookie bar day, donut day, and more! Another big thank you for sponsoring our Literature Comes to Life Assembly. The students (and staff) had a great time!
We had a PBIS visit last week. The visitor reviewed our PBIS implementation and looked at multiple pieces of evidence that supported our opportunity/invite to be a PBIS Designated School. The visit went well and the PBIS representative was impressed with our school/students. Mrs. Camryn and I worked on the application process. Cross your fingers for a smooth process and that we will be awarded Gold!
Registration for the 2023-24 school year is now open. Current parents, please go online and update your ParentVue account. New parents, register online and come by the office to get a paper packet. also. See Flyer below. Can you believe that there are only 21 days of school left?
Updates and reminders:
If you were unable to attend the BOES held there 1st grade orientation for the 2024-25 school year, you can view the slideshow below for information.
For the safety of our students and families, please take caution in the parking lot. Please make sure you are following the signs in the parking lot. The car traffic flows one direction only. Do not block the rolling gate or crosswalk or park in the red zones.
2024-25 TK and kindergarten registration is open. Stop by or call the office for more information.
Kindergarten parents, mark your calendars for the end-of-the-year Celebration of Success ceremonies. See the dates and times below.
As a reminder, breakfast is served from 8:35 am to 8:55 am daily. It is free for all students. Parent may join their child at the tables.
Students are expected to follow school rules at all times. Please help support safe, responsible, and respectful behavior while you are on campus with them before and after school.
- Please see upcoming community events in the "Community Events" section below.
- For the safety and security of students and staff, gates are locked during school hours.
- Please use the front gate for entering and exiting the campus. the side gates are for employees only and must remain closed.
ATTENTION: If your student is going to be absent for an extended period, please make sure to request an Independent Study Contract from the office at least one week in advance. This will ensure that your child's teacher has ample time to prepare assignments, and your student can receive attendance credit during their absence.
For transportation questions, please visit AUSD's website at https://www.alpineschools.net/page/transportation
We are looking forward to another week filled with learning and laughter. I hope you have a great week!
Sincerely,
Tamara Ripke, Proud Principal
Attendance Matters
Did you know that CELC has an Attendance Team? Miss Camryn, Mrs. Barkely, and Mrs. Ripke are here to support families with challenges and celebrate outstanding attendance.
Student attendance is of utmost importance for academic success and overall school well-being. Regular attendance not only contributes to the continuity of a student's learning journey but also plays a crucial role in their social and emotional growth. Consistent attendance ensures that students actively engage with the curriculum, interact with their peers, and benefit from valuable classroom experiences. Moreover, it fosters a sense of responsibility and discipline, preparing students for future commitments. In addition, attendance directly impacts school funding, as absences, whether excused or unexcused, results in financial losses. Last year, AUSD lost over 1 million dollars in funding due to attendance rates. Recognizing the significance of attendance, AUSD schools promote regular attendance and incentivize outstanding attendance to help foster a positive and supportive learning environment for all students.
Many of our students' absences are not due to illness and there is a pattern of higher absences on Mondays and Fridays. Here are tips and suggestions to help attendance rates:
- Schedule appointments during school breaks or in the afternoons on Wednesdays (CELC early release days).
- Plan vacations/trips during school breaks.
- If your child is going to be out for 3 or more days, request an independent study contract (ISC). ISCs help a student's learning stay on track and it also counts for attendance credit/funding.
- If your child is not feeling well, use the guidelines below to help decide whether they should attend school or not.
- Reach out to the CELC Attendance Team if you have needs/challenges that affect the ability to get your student to school. We are here to support families.
The CELC Attendance Team monitors absences daily, weekly, bi-weekly and 30 day periods. Beginning Monday, January 22nd, the K classroom and TK classroom with the best attendance rate for a two week period will be presented with a trophy. This trophy will be displayed in their classroom for the following two weeks.
Please report any absences to your child's teacher and the office. Please let the office know the reason that your child is out and any symptoms if they are sick. Email Mary Barkely, our amazing Clerk or call the office at 619-659-8250.
Did you know that Alpine Union School District has a valuable online resource available to all students — the Sora digital library? Sora provides access to a huge collection of books, including audiobooks, and can be accessed at any time. Here's how your child can make the most of this resource:
1. Accessing Sora:
Log into their Google account
Navigate to Clever (lower left side of Chromebook)
Click on the Sora app
Once in Sora, log in using your Google credentials. This is a one-time requirement, and subsequent logins will be automatic.
Note: If you're unsure about your student’s Google login information, please reach out to your child’s teacher.
2. Exploring the San Diego County Public Library:
In addition to our library, students can also access books from the San Diego County Public Library through Sora:
After logging into Sora, click on the down arrow next to Alpine Union School District (under EXPLORE) on the top left-hand side
Search for San Diego County Library and click on San Diego County Library Digital Media
Choose your desired book
Click "borrow"
Select Alpine Union School District
Click on the blue bar
Click on your student's email address again
Click on borrow again
Access the book by clicking on “shelf” at the bottom of the screen
We highly encourage students to make the most of this resource.
Did you know that our 100% of our teachers our trained to teach reading by using a proven, multi-sensory approach called Orton-Gillingham (OG)? We are proud to be leaders in early literacy! For more information about OG and our training visit Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE) and read below.
Mary Barkley, Clerk
Tamara Ripke, Principal
Stephanie Green, Administrative Assistant
Camryn McInerney, School Social Worker
Connect with Us
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/
