Cub Connection
July 30, 2023
CELC News & Updates
Welcome CELC Families,
We are counting down the days until August 16th when we get to welcome our 2023-24 Cubs! We believe that social emotional health, the feeling of belonging, validation, and meaningful relationships are key to a successful day at school. Our staff works to deliberately make meaningful connections with our students in order to support academics, behavior, and social emotional growth. Each year, we pick a theme to motivate our growth and support a positive mindset. This year, we will continue our work to support students and take their successes to "New Heights". If you see giraffes around, it is a reminder that we are setting our goals high and reaching new heights with our students! YOU ARE SPOT ON if you think we are a little excited about the new school year! Here are a few updates to help keep you informed as we approach our first day of school.
Our school office opens on August 1st. Stephanie, Mary and I will be there to support you. Please don't hesitate to call, email or stop by the office.
We are still accepting registrations for transitional kindergarten and kindergarten.
Class lists will be posted outside on the front gate on or before 3:00 p.m. on August 15th. They will also be available on ParentVUE.
The first 8 days of school are minimum days. The student dismissal time is at 1:22 p.m. to allow time for teachers to meet with students individually and complete initial assessments. Teachers will be asking parents to sign up for a time with your student. There will be sign ups outside their classroom doors.
Our "normal" schedule begins on Monday, August 28th. See schedules below.
School begins for CELC on Wednesday, August 16th. See schedule below.
For the safety and security of students and staff, gates are locked during school hours.
CELC’s Back to School Night is scheduled for Thursday, August 31 at 5:45 p.m.
- AUSD will continue to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students this school year.
- Breakfast is available at the cafeteria at 8:35 a.m. daily.
- Students may choose to eat a cafeteria lunch or bring a sack lunch from home.
- Please send your student to school each day with a backpack, refillable water bottle, a healthy snack, and a lunch (unless they are getting a cafeteria lunch).
- Please include a change of clothes in a ziplock bag in their backpack. Potty accidents tend to happen early in the year. We have clothes on hand but having their own seems to make them feel more comfortable.
Please report any absences to your child's teacher and the office. Please let the office know the reason your child is out and what symptoms they have. Email Mary Barkely, our amazing Clerk or call the office at 619-659-8250.
We LOVE volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering in any capacity, please pick up the required paperwork in the office.
We need PTA and School Site Council volunteers. If you are interested, please contact the office. Parents interested in PTA, please fill out the PTA Interest Survey.
Before and after school care is available. Please see the flyer below or contact Aimee Hatfield, AUSD's ESS Coordinator, at ahatfield@alpineschools.net if you have any questions.
For transportation questions, please visit AUSD's website at https://www.alpineschools.net/page/transportation
Please find us on FB and IG!
Our staff is looking forward to seeing all of the new and returning faces to our campus. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Please keep your eyes out for additional communications as we get closer to our first day.
Sincerely,
Tamara Ripke, Proud Principal
WELCOME TO CREEKSIDE!
CELC SCHEDULE FIRST 8 DAYS
CELC SCHEDULE BEGINNING 8/28/23
School Rules
AUSD Spirit
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.
AUSD STUDENT CALENDAR
Dates to Note
8/15 Class lists posted by 3:00 pm
8/16 First Day of School
8/31 Back to School Night at 5:45 pm
9/4 Labor Day- No School
9/8 Picture Day
9/11 Patriot Day Wear Red, White, & Blue
9/15 Picture Day Make-ups
9/25 Pastries w/Principal
CELC/MVLA Office Staff
Mary Barkley, Clerk
Tamara Ripke, Principal
Stephanie Green, Administrative Assistant
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/