Core Creek Chronicle
August Newsletter
Dear Core Creek Families,
As we head into the Thanksgiving break, I want to take a moment to share my appreciation for our Core Creek community. This time of year reminds us how important it is to pause, reflect, and express gratitude—and there is so much to be thankful for here at our school.
I am grateful for:
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Our students, who fill our hallways with positivity, joy, and kindness each day.
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Our families, whose partnership and support make all the difference in helping children learn and grow.
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Our dedicated staff, who work tirelessly to create a warm, safe, and engaging learning environment for every child.
Whether you are traveling, gathering with loved ones, or enjoying a quiet break at home, I hope your holiday is filled with rest, laughter, and moments of gratitude.
Wishing you and your families a very happy Thanksgiving!
Sincerely,
Dr. Doherty
Our third graders worked in small groups to design and build their own Thanksgiving Day Parade Floats.
Each class learns the history of the NY City Thanksgiving Parade and the process/science behind the building and flying of the floats. This project concludes with students using the engineering design process to create a balloon float of their own that must be able to stand alone.
Important Reminder
Please remember to select Core Creek as your volunteering location. For families who have joined us from other schools, we suggest that you sign in to App Garden to update your volunteer location to Core Creek. Please see the image as a reference.
Who needs to obtain volunteer clearances?
Any adult applying for or holding a volunteer position who is responsible for a child's welfare or has direct contact with children during curricular or co-curricular activities needs to obtain volunteer clearances. Examples include classroom volunteers, Home & School activity volunteers, or field trip chaperones.
If you have any questions as to whether a clearance is needed for a particular volunteer role or activity, please contact our main office, 215-809-6390.
Don't Wait!
Act 34 - the Pennsylvania State Police Clearance - can take 2 to 4 weeks to process and Act 151 - the Child Abuse History Clearance - can also take 2 to 4 weeks.
You will NOT be allowed to volunteer or chaperone a school trip unless all appropriate volunteer paperwork is complete and submitted.
Click the link below to access additional information and links for each clearance.
Holiday Shop
Our students will have the optional opportunity to purchase items for family members and friends during our upcoming holiday shop. Prices range from $0.25 to $13. Information went home in last week's Thursday envelope. I have attached the flyer and schedule below.
The link to the online catalog is below: https://6347000.holidaytreasures.com/. Vouchers can be purchased through this link as well.
School Store
Please see the attached flyer for the grade level school store dates. The school store will run on Fridays from 8:50am - 9:20am.
