Eagle's Eye Newsletter
January 19th, 2016
Clear Creek Elementary
Principal - Carrie Handy
School Improvement Specialist - Kelly Robinson
Our Clear Creek MISSION:
To unite school, family and community by inspiring, challenging and empowering each of us to grow as life-long learners and responsible citizens.
Contact Clear Creek
Website: http://cce.usd232.org/pages/cce
Location: 5815 Monticello Road, Shawnee, KS, United States
Phone: 913-422-8700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clearcreekelementarypta
Twitter: @clearcreekeagle
Clear Creek Spelling Bee
Twenty four students participated in Clear Creek's school spelling bee. Each class in 3rd-5th grade held a classroom spelling bee in December and the top 2 winners from each class advanced to the school spelling bee that was held this last Tuesday afternoon, We are very proud of all our spellers!
A Few Safety Reminders For Parents
- When dropping your students off for school in the morning, please have your child wait with you in your car until the front entry doors are unlocked at the 8:30am bell. The only exception is for students who eat breakfast at CCE. Students eating breakfast may enter the building through the office door at 8:20am. Temperatures are becoming more extreme and Clear Creek staff are not on duty outside to supervise students in the mornings until the first bell. To ensure the safety of our students, as well as keeping them warm and healthy in this winter weather, please abide by these guidelines. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
- If your student will be late to school for illness, appointments, or just simply running behind, to notify the Clear Creek office staff by 9am. We ask that parents walk student into the building to sign them in and get a pass to class. Students will be considered unexcused if this procedure is not followed.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
Lunch Menu Change
Due to a manufacturer delay, the Happy Birthday! frozen treat cups will now be served on Thursday, January 28. Happy birthday to our January babies!
Amy Droegemeier
Director of Student Nutrition
USD 232 De Soto
A Little Friendly Competion For a Great Cause
Dear Parents:
All of us at Clear Creek Elementary are extremely excited to announce that we have once again teamed up with the Leukemia & Lymphoma society to participate in the Pennies for Patients program. The program will run from January 11th through January 29th.
This is a fantastic community service project for our students, and the Pennies for Patients program is not only to raise money for research and patient services, but also to teach children about cancer, philanthropy and team work. By pooling pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters, our school will help in the fight against childhood leukemia, which is the number one cancer killer of children. Children helping children is what makes the Pennies for Patients program so unique.
Be looking for an information sheet and an individual collection box that will be sent home with your student in their Friday folder. We had a kick off assembly on December 3rd and each teacher will be provided with posters and educational information to share with your students.
We will also be having some friendly competition between each of the classes and the grades with some wonderful prizes for those classes that raise the most money by collecting pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters. While there will be winners, there won’t be any losers as we will all be able to make a difference in the lives of other children.
We hope that every student will have a lot of fun while learning about Leukemia & Lymphoma, and teaming up with their classmates with a little friendly competition for a good cause.
Linda Plouvier
Clear Creek Elementary
Student Nutrition Manager
913/422-8700 ext. 4451
2015-16 yearbooks now on sale!
Please open the link below with yearbook ordering information. This is the first and only opportunity to order a yearbook for your child. Yearbooks are not part of enrollment fees.
For your convenience, we now have online ordering. Please click on the link below and follow directions to order. Please contact Melanie Blackmore at mblackmore@usd232.org if you have any questions.
Kindergarten Round-Up scheduled for February
Clear Creek Elementary - February 4, 2016 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. cce.usd232.org
We know it's difficult to let go...
That's why our Kindergarten teachers place a high priority on providing a nurturing environment where children thrive - academically, socially, and emotionally. We really care about your child!
>> Preparing your child for Kindergarten - Resources for Parents
Going to Kindergarten in the fall?
Make plans to attend Kindergarten Round-Up and Parent Information Night on February 4th in the Clear Creek gymnasium.
>>Learn more about optional full-day Kindergarten
Find out everything you need to know at Kindergarten Round-Up and Parent Information Night. Parents will have the opportunity to begin the enrollment process, ask questions, and meet the principal. By Kansas statute, children must be the age of 5 on or before August 31 to be eligible for Kindergarten enrollment.
What will you need?
Parents are encouraged to bring the following information to Kindergarten Round-Up:
Certified copy of child's birth certificate (required by Kansas statute)
Copy of immunization records (from pediatrician)
Proof of residency (copy of current utility bill, real-estate contract, etc.)
Parents will also learn about Before/After School Care offered through a partnership with Johnson County Parks and Recreation Department.