Creekside Early Learning Center
Cubs' Corner-February 2021
CELC News & Updates
Hello Creekside Families,
Happy last day of January! I hope you all had time to relax this weekend! As we enter into our 17th week of being open, I want to thank you once again for holding strong and persevering through this challenging time. Also, a huge thank you for your continued support with our COVID-19 safety protocols.
Creekside had a special visitor on Friday, January 29. Zero the Hero came to celebrate the 100th day of school. Friday was actually the 99th day but he wanted to make sure that he had a chance to celebrate with our Hybrid B students. He is scheduled to visit our Hybrid A students on Monday, February 1 (the 100th day of school). We are so thankful that he was willing to make two special trips this year! In addition to his visit, he made a recording of one of his favorite books for all of you to enjoy, especially our 100% distance learners.
Please review the updates and reminders below to help keep you informed about what is happening on campus and in the district:
- The Valentines officially went into quarantine on Friday, January 29 and will be ready to be safely passed out the week of February 8.
- Does your student need a new backpack? We had a few backpacks donated. They are brand new and ready for a home. Please contact the office if you could use one.
- We are in need of water donations. If you are interested in helping, please drop off bottles of water at the office or at your child's classroom. We could also use baby wipes.
- If you are interested in purchasing something from the CELC Wish List, please visit https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3SFKL6ROWON5R?ref_=wl_share.
- Please report all absences to the office. We are required to trace all absences. Illnesses may require a 10-14 day stay at home. All students that are out for any reason will be temporarily assigned to distance learning. They can receive credit for their time off campus if they complete work online.
- The district continues to serve food during our Hybrid Schedule on Mondays from 11:00am to 12:30pm at JMMS. If that time doesn't work for you, there is also a 5:00 pm pick up.
- Child Nutrition Services offers snack pick up for students at CELC during pick up times. Hybrid A parents may pick up snacks on Mondays and Hybrid B parents may pick up snacks on Thursdays. The grab and go snack bag will contain 5 days worth of snacks. This is available to all students 18 and under.
- Join us for VIRTUAL FUN FRIDAYS. See the flyer below for February's schedule. Post pictures using #virtualfunfriday
- The district is still providing free wifi access at CELC, SHES, JMMS, and BOES. Just park in the lot and log in. The wifi name is AlpineUnited and no password is needed.
- The district has tech support available to parents. Please email helpdesk@alpineschools.net with your technology questions.
I hope you all enjoy the rest of your Sunday. Don't forget to wear your college shirt tomorrow.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Ripke
We Are 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. Creekside is currently searching for a Dual Language Preschool Teacher. Do you know anyone that has 12 ECE units and speaks Spanish? Please send them 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.
Creekside Spirit
Mondays- Wear a College Shirt or College Colors
Fridays- Wear CELC's School Colors or Join us for Virtual Fun Fridays
Kindness Weeks- TBA
Cubs in the Community
COVID-19 Testing & Flu Shots
At our last COVID-19 testing day in December, CALFire tested 606 people which is a new record number of tests in one day.
Our next two COVID-19 test and flu shot dates are scheduled for Wednesday, February 3 and Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Testing will take place from 9:00 am - 2:30 pm at JMMS. All staff and community members are welcome to get COVID-19 testing and flu shots free of charge.
Virtual Fun Fridays
Pastries w/the Principal Zoom Link
CLICK BELOW TO JOIN
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78284888255?pwd=eFlPWno5TTBISnQ0MHhqSVZHdnBzUT09Friendly February Calendar
https://www.actionforhappiness.org
Dates to Note
2/1 Zero the Hero Visits CELC
2/1 100th Day of School
2/4 Pastries with the Principal
2/8 Holiday-NO SCHOOL
2/11SSC Meeting
2/15 Holiday-NO SCHOOL
CELC Office Staff
Mary Barkley, Clerk
Tamara Ripke, Principal
Stephanie Green, School Secretary
Connect with CELC
M-F 8:00 am to 3:30 pm
Email: cbrown@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/
COVID-19 Vaccine
I am sure most of you have seen/heard the news that AUSD was able to provide the vaccine to all of our staff members who wanted it. This was an incredible time for us as we are finally able to see a light at the end of the tunnel and it gets us one step closer to all students returning to campus. We could not be any more thankful for the opportunity!