Cub Connection
Week of June 11
News & Updates
Dear CELC families,
It is difficult to believe that there are only 2 days of school left. It has been a year of love, laughter, and learning. We are so proud of our kindergarteners promoting to first grade. Whether they are going to SHES or BOES, they are in for another great year! We work closely with the schools to communicate student information and help with classroom placements. Elementary class lists are posted the day before school on or before 4:00 pm. If you have any questions or concerns going into the 2023-24 school year, reach out to the site:
BOES Principal, Rebecca Darcey
BOES Administrative Assistant, Jennifer Dykema
SHES Principal, Peter Selleck
SHES Administrative Assistant, Leslie Perricone
Here is a list of the latest updates and news to keep you informed:
- Monday, June 12th is CELC's Field Day. Please make sure that your child wear comfortable clothes and closed toed shoes. It looks like the weather will be perfect for some outdoor fun. As usual, please send your student with a water bottle.
- The last day of school is Tuesday, June 13th. Students are released at 12:15 pm
- TK parents that are returning next year, please fill out the PTA Interest List to help us start planning for the 2023-24 school year. Share any talents, experience or interest you have that you are willing to use to help our students.
- Check the weekly forecast below to help plan your student's wardrobe for the week. It looks like we will have sunshine and temps in the 60s and maybe 70s on Friday.
- Alpine Education Foundation is offering Ready Break Camps again this summer. See more information below.
Check out the free books in front of the office.
Please take a few minutes to fill out AUSD's Homework Survey. See more information below.
The first day of school is Wednesday, August 16th! Until then, enjoy the last two days of school. The teachers will "tag" you on Tuesday at 12:15 pm to start off the summer break. We hope you have a restful and fun summer. Students have access to online learning programs during the break. If you are interested in other ideas to help keep your student's skills up over the summer, please reach out to your child's teacher.
Mrs. Ripke
MVLA News and Updates
MVLA families,
The last day of homeschool is June 13th. Please turn in plan 18 on or before June 13th. All plans, materials, and Chromebooks are also due at this time. The teachers will be on campus to assist you. Please make sure that your student completes their iReady test that is part of plan 18. If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher.
Please remember that work completion is directly correlated to attendance. Incomplete or missing plan work will result in the team re-evaluating the student's program placement.
We hope you all have a wonderful summer break! Enjoy the sunshine and we will see you when you return! Please mark your calendars for Plan 1 pick up. The MVLA office will be open and ready to sign contracts and hand out packets August 15th, 16th, & 17th from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm. If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher.
Around Alpine Union School District- Episode 17
CELC 2023-24 Registration
Registration for the 2023-24 school year for TK and K at CELC is open. Please spread the word to your friends and family that have age eligible children. For 2023-24 enrollment:
- Students turn 5 by September 1st to enter kindergarten
- Students turn 4 by September 1st to enter transitional kindergarten
Kindergarten and transitional kindergarten have both an English Only Program and a Dual Language Program. For more information, please contact the school office. Mary Barkley and Stephanie Green can answer your registration questions. Please come by the office to pick up part one of the registration process. Part two is to be completed online.
CELC is also enrolling preschool students for the 2023-24. See information below for our amazing fee-based preschool program. Inquire now to reserve a spot.
We have held three Dual Language Parent Information Nights. Attending an Information Night is an important part of the registration process for families interested in our Dual Language Program. If you were unable to attend one of the nights, please contact the office for next steps.
Ready Break Summer Camps
Alpine Union Ready Break Summer Camps will be available only to current AUSD student(s) from June 20th - August 4th, excluding the week of July 4th.
The Ready Break Summer Camps will offer the opportunity for a nine-hour summer program experience. Each camp is three-hours of learning and enrichment. Students can enroll for both morning and/or afternoon camps as well as the early morning enrichment camp.
Times will be as follows:
6:30 am -9:00 am - early morning enrichment camp (breakfast provided)
9:00 am -12:00 pm - morning session camp
12:00 pm -12:30 pm - lunch
12:30 pm -3:30 pm - afternoon session camp
All camps will be located at Joan MacQueen Middle School 2001 Tavern Road, Alpine.
Space is limited for each camp but there are still plenty of spots available. If you would like to register your child for this opportunity, please complete the online registration at AEF4Kids.org. When registering there is a $20 material fee per camp, per child. A sliding scale and scholarship are available for the material fee. For more information contact Natalija Worrell, Director of Expanded Learning, at nworrell@alpineschools.net.
Check out our Around Alpine Union Video to learn more about our summer program.
We love our CELC PTA
Thank you to our 2022-23 sponsors (see below. Your donation was a huge part of our success this year.
School Rules
Pawsitive Referrals
7 Mindsets
Thank you to Mrs. Montalbano for printing and laminating posters for our campus. We will be putting them at the entrances of the school. This will help create a common language for all students, staff, students, and families.
Cubs in the Community
Smiles for Miles!
If you and your student have cometic talent, you are invited to submit a joke (written or video) to be shared in our weekly newsletter. All jokes must make us smile, be clean, follow school/district rules, and be age appropriate. Please fill out the Google Form to submit your joke. If you choose to do a video, attach it to the form.
Joyful June
"Act is if what you does makes a difference. It does."
William James
Action for Happiness is a movement of people taking action to create a happier and kinder world, together. Action for Happiness brings people together and provides practical resources. We help each other learn evidence-based skills for happier living, feel a sense of belonging and commit to personal action to create more happiness, for ourselves and others.
Be mindful of your health and happiness! Let's pause, breathe and notice, so we can respond more mindfully.
For more information and resources go to:
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!
CELC currently has a part time and full time instructional aide positions open. We are also hiring TK teachers.If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Mrs. Ripke. See the flyer below for more information.
AUSD Transportation
Weekly Forecast
AUSD 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 (Remembering Everyone Deployed)
School shirts will be available for purchase. Stay tuned for information about ordering.
Dates to Note
6/12 CELC Field Day
6/13 Last Day of School CELC- 12:15 pm release
8/1 Office Re-opens
8/15 Class Lists Posted (on or before 4:00 pm)
8/16 First Day of School
8/16-8/25 Early Release- 1:22 pm
CELC/MVLA Office Staff
Mary Barkley, Clerk
Tamara Ripke, Principal
Stephanie Green, Admin 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/