Cub Connection
January 16
News & Updates
Hello CELC & MVLA Families,
I hope you all had a great 3-day weekend! My family and I spent time relaxing and catching up on things that we haven't had time for the past few weeks. I hope you are all staying healthy!
I am so proud of the staff and students! The last two weeks haven't been easy, but we managed to work together to find coverage to maintain a "normal" schedule. Hats off to our substitute teachers and support staff that got pulled here and there to make the magic happen. A special shot out to Ms. Hull-Garcia, Ms. Childs, and Ms. Biggers. We couldn't have done it without you! Thank you to Mrs. Lyle who also spent some time helping us in the office. Our subs were true superheroes the last two weeks!
As a reminder, if your child is out on an independent study contract, please check in at the school office to turn in the paperwork when they return to school. 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.
Due to the surge in COVID-19 cases, in an abundance of caution, the District will reschedule all gatherings and assemblies scheduled in January.
Important Updates and Information:
- The Great Kindness Challenge is January 24-28. Inventory your closets to plan your outfits :)> See the flyer below for our daily themes.
- Please make sure that Chromebooks are charged daily and ready for use in the classroom.
- Please do not change any settings on your child's Chromebook or remove the kiosk mode. The tech department set them up to be the most efficient and affective for learning in the classroom and for teacher management/monitoring. If you have any difficulties, please let us know and we will do our best to solve the problem or get support from our tech department.
- 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.
- There are three upcoming opportunities for students, staff and community members to get a COVID test. See information below.
- Please make sure that you send your student to school with a Chromebook (fully charged), mask and a water bottle daily.
- AUSD's February Kindness Dress Up day is Wednesday, February 2. "We Dream of Kindness". Wear your pajamas 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.
- Calling all EAK parents! Please join the PTA. Membership information is attached below! Checks or Venmo are accepted. Call the office for more information at 619-659-8250.
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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
Attention MVLA Parents
MVLA will continue working on their second iReady assessment this week. We are excited to look at the data and see how much progress they have made. Please make sure that you send your student to school with their fully charged Chromebook. The District goal is for each student to spend at least 45 minutes per week in on both the iReady math and reading learning path.
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.
Please remember to send your student to school with their Chromebook, mask and a water bottle daily.
Hayworth Family
School Wishlist
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3SFKL6ROWON5R?ref_=wl_share
QR for PTA Venmo
CELC PTA Membership Drive
COVID-19 Testing
COVID testing will be available in JMMS and SHES this week. COVID testing (saliva test) on Monday will take place in the JMMS gym. On Wednesday and Friday, COVID testing (nasal swab) will take place in the bus lane at CELC/SHES. Testing is open to staff, students and the community. Please pre-register.
MONDAY Saliva:
Link to Pre Register for Testing at JMMS .
WEDNESDAY/FRIDAY Nasal Swab:
CUBS IN THE COMMUNITY
https://www.facebook.com/Creekside-Early-Learning-Center-414783265277455/
Click here to check out our Cub sightings!
Volunteers Wanted
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
Happier January
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 "Happier January" calendar for ideas to help make yourself and others happier.
Spirit Days
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.
Mark Your Calendar
1/17 No School- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
1/24 National Complement Day
1/24-1/28 Great Kindness Challenge
1/28 100th Day of School
2/2/22 Lucky Twosday
Office Staff
Mary Barkley, Clerk
Tamara Ripke, Principal
Stephanie Green, School Secretary
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/