Cub Connection

January 7, 2024

CELC News & Updates

Dear CELC Familles,

Happy New Year! I hope you all enjoyed some time relaxing, celebrating, and connecting with friends and family! My brother, his wife, and their two German Shepherds spent a week with us. It was awesome to spend time at the "zoo". My doggie loved having her fur cousins for playmates.

I am looking forward to a fresh start to the new year. We will continue to "Reach New Heights" in 2024! All students and staff return on Tuesday, January 9th.

Here are a few updates to help keep you informed:

Our TK classes will begin a longer day this week. All students will now be getting out at 2:50 pm on M/T/TH/F. This means there will be increased traffic in the parking lot. Please be kind and careful.
Now that the weather is cooling down, please make sure you send your student with a jacket daily
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.
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.
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 look forward to welcoming our Cubs back to school on Tuesday. Enjoy the rest of your break. See you soon!

Sincerely,

Tamara Ripke, Proud Principal

Reading is an Adventure

Listen to the wise words of this 4-year-old. Thanks for helping your students find the adventure in reading.

SORA

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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.

English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)

CELC PTA

A Message From the PTA

Hello CELC families! Here is the latest news and updates:

Thank you for your ongoing support! We are looking forward to an amazing 2024.

Sincerely,

CELC PTA

creeksidekpta@gmail.com.

Teacher Training and Support

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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.

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Attendance Matters

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.

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.

Student Attendance

Does Attendance in Early Grades Matter?

Answer: ABSOLUTELY

See image below. For more information, visit https://www.attendanceworks.org/.

CELC Volunteers

Weekly Forecast

See the forecast below to help plan your child's attire. It looks like we are going to be experiencing some cold weather (for San Diego) this week. Please make sure your child brings a jacket to school.

Around Alpine Video- Season 2, Episode 7

Immerse yourself in the world of critical thinking alongside some of our amazing students, in the latest episode of ‘Around Alpine Union’. Remember, it's not just about what you learn but how you learn to think that changes everything. Join the movement: #CriticalThinkingSkills #NewPerspectives #StudentLearning

AUSD's Portrait of a Learner

Cubs in the Community

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 2023-24 challenge. See one of the latest sighting below!

CELC Bell Schedule

TK begins a full day schedule THIS WEEK on Tuesday, January 9th. See adjusted schedule below.

Dismissal gates open at 1:30 pm on Wednesdays and 2:45 pm all other days. If you would like your student released early, please sign them out in the office.

School Rules

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!

CELC's Motto

Smiles for Miles

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

Answer from last week: Snowflakes

Extended Student Services (ESS)

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AUSD Spirit

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.

Child Nutrition Services

January Breakfast/Lunch Menu

Check out what we are serving for breakfast and lunch in our cafeteria! As a reminder, breakfast and lunch is free for all students for the 2023-24 school year.