Cub Connection

March 13

News & Updates

Hello CELC & MVLA Families,

I hope you have great weekend! My family was busy with sports as usual! We also threw a wedding in there to make it even busier. The best part of the weekend was the Friday night fun at AGS Team Night. It was so cool to see so many Cubs. Everyone seemed to have a fantastic time. Listening to them all sing-a-long to songs from Encanto was amazing!

We had some special visitors on Thursday! Love on a Leash and Pawsitive Teams brought out some dogs for us to love on! We feel so fortunate to have developed a relationship with these organizations back in October. We are working to build a program that will include regular visits to the classrooms. It was a wonderful day filled with smiles! Chaco, Bette, and Sophie are some of the best volunteers we have ever had on campus. We look forward to seeing them again soon.

Our 2nd Dual Language Parent Information Night, held on Thursday evening, was very well attended. Our 2022-23 DL Program is currently 1/2 full. If you know anyone interested, please spread the word that spots are limited. All parts of the registration process must be completed to secure a spot.

CELC is looking forward to our upcoming Book Fair and Open House. We are also gearing up for our annual Spring Fling. Please let us know if you are willing to help out with Spring Fling or the Book Fair. Contact Stephanie Green if you can help us out at 619-659-8250.

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. As many of you are already aware, Governor Newson and the CDPH announced that masks will not longer be required in schools starting March 12, 2022. Starting Monday, March 14th, masks are not required at school. Students and staff are no longer required to wear a mask; however, we will continue to respect anyone who chooses to wear a one.

Important Updates and Information:

Masks are officially optional starting this week!
Morning gates open at 8:45 am daily for CELC students. Our fee-based preschool and ESS families have different schedules and are buzzed in prior to the 8:45 am time.
Afternoon gates open at 2:40 pm (M/T/TH/F) and 1:30 pm (W) The official release time is 2:50 pm (M/T/TH/F) and 1:35 pm (W).
Mark your calendars for CELC's Open House on March 31st.
With the ever changing and unpredictable weather, please make sure that you send a jacket with your student daily.
Call Mary Barkley, our Office Clerk, if you have any questions about contract work. Completing work clears your child's attendance and keeps them caught up.
Part 1 of Kindergarten registration for the 2022-23 school year is open. Please contact the office for information.
Please make sure that you send your student to school with a Chromebook (fully charged) and a water bottle daily.
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 district-wide kindness dress up day is April 20th. "Kindness Rocks"- dress like a rock star of wear your favorite band shirt.

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.

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday! Don't forget to wear a college shirt on Monday, green on St. Patty's Day, and a school shirt on Friday.

Sincerely,

Tamara Ripke

CELC and MVLA Principal

tripke@alpineschools.net

Pawsitive Teams & Love on a Leash

Thank you for taking the time to come and visit us! We truly appreciate it! The smiles and laughter the dogs brought was PRICELESS! They made FURreal connections with those they encountered on Thursday. We look forward to our next visit. For more pictures, see our FB page.

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CELC 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

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Attention MVLA Parents

Plan Work Due Dates:

3-16-22 Plan 13 is due

3-30-22 Plan 14 is due

4-28-22 Plan 15 is due

5-12-22 Plan 16 is due

5-26-22 Plan 17 is due

6-9-22 Plan 18 is due/All books & materials are due

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 and a water bottle daily.

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COVID-19 Testing

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

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 one of the latest Cub sightings below.

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

Click here to check out our Cub sightings!

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.

Mindful March

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 "Mindful March" 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.