Canyon Creek Elementary Newsletter
December 16
Dates to Remember
WEDNESDAYS ARE EARLY RELEASE at 2:15pm
Important Events:
NO SCHOOL: Winter Break - December 19-30
Champions Champ Camp - December 19-22
NO SCHOOL: New Year's Day Observed - January 2
PTA Staff Appreciation Event - January 4
NEW Carnatic Singing Club Starting - January 6
IN THE KNOW!
A Message to our Canyon Creek Families!
Hello Canyon Creek,
Happy Holidays! From all of us here at Canyon Creek, we want to thank each one of you for sending us your incredible children each day. It's an honor to come to work each day and serve this amazing community.
We encourage each of you to spend as much time together as a family as possible during this much need break. This is the perfect time to surround yourself with family, friends, and loved ones.
Happy Holidays,
Brandi, Craig, Winnie, & Laurie
Winter Break: December 19-30
Winter Break is next week! School will resume on Tuesday, January 3. Wednesday, January 4 will be an early release day at 2:15pm.
The main office will be closed during Winter Break starting today, December 16 at 4:00pm. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 3 at 8:00am.
*NOTICE* Pre-Arranged Absences
In the event that your child will miss more than two consecutive school days for a reason other than health or medical issues, complete and submit the Pre-Approved Absence Request Google Form at least one week before the first planned day of absence. Access the form here!
PTA Chess and Lego Club Pre-Registration is Open!!
Canyon Creek PTA Chess and Lego Club Pre-Registration is open! These clubs will only happen if we have enough volunteers. If you would like to guarantee that your child has a spot in one of these clubs, please volunteer to help!
https://canyoncreekpta.org/Article/View/Chess-Club-Winter-Session
https://canyoncreekpta.org/Article/View/Lego-Club-Winter-Session
Lions Club Recycle for Sight
We are excited to be participating in Lions Club Recycle for Sight. The Lions Club in our community collect used prescription eyeglasses and prescription/non-prescription sunglasses as part of a unique recycling program. The collected glasses will be cleaned and prepared for distribution in developing countries where eye care is often unaffordable and inaccessible.
We are asking people to look through their homes for used eyeglasses and donate them to the Lions Recycle For Sight program. Children’s glasses especially are in need. Donations can be dropped off at the main office or health room!
NEW Carnatic Singing Club - January 6
Classes are after school on Fridays, beginning January 6th. Follow this link for more details and sign-ups: https://tinyurl.com/254vpu8e
Canyon Creek Care Team
The Canyon Creek Care Team is partnering with the Northshore Schools Foundation to help identify and address needs of our families and direct you to community resources and support.
If your family needs help with food, clothing, school supplies, technology support, financial assistance, health services, or other assistance, please fill out the confidential Canyon Creek Care Team Request Form below. Our Care Team Liaison, Laurie Powers will contact you to provide support.
Canyon Creek Care Team Request Form - English
Canyon Creek Care Team Request Form - Spanish
Questions? Contact Laurie Powers at 425-408-5759 or lpowers2@nsd.org
*Sign up for Notifications when new Community Resources are available*
Occasionally, we receive information about new resources available to families in need. If you would like to be notified, please complete this Canyon Creek Resources & Support Email Signup Form and we will add you to our mailing list.
Parents/guardians must have a current email address in our student information system.
Check ParentVue to see what address is on file and/or make updates.
CHECK OUT THE FLYERS BELOW!!
Spanish Storytimes!
Sno-King School Retirees Active Educator Grants Recipients for 2022-23
2022-23 Grants were awarded to the following Canyon Creek teachers:
Annie Hall - Librarian
To be used for library shelving to display monthly collections, thematic units, and new materials. This display area will encourage student reading and be an avenue to connecting students to books and authors that they might not otherwise be aware of.
Ashley Schaefer - 2nd Grade
To be used for a set of Little Spot social and emotional books to use in teaching social skills.
Happy Holidays from FireFly Images!
Thank you for letting us photograph your children! Here's hoping you have a great holiday spending time with your friends and families!
Before we break for the season, we want to make sure everyone knows that if you ordered pictures, both digital and printed products have all been delivered with the exception of orders placed in the last week ... those are still processing!
If you haven't received your order, please contact us at fireflyimages2@comcast.net and let us know all the details (School, Student Name, how you ordered, when you ordered and what the issue is) Before you reach out, there are things you might do to check on your end... did your check go thru your bank? Did your credit card get charged? Did you check with anyone and everyone that might have been involve in getting your pictures you ordered? If so and you still need help, please let us know.
For those of you who are still looking to purchase pictures, we have included the link below so that you can place your order. With school closing for the holidays, every order placed will be shipped to your home address (and email if you order a digital product) so double check them for accuracy!
Watch D.O.G.S.
Recess Watch D.O.G.S. has been extended through the month of January! To learn more and sign up, please follow this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a094aa9ad2da7fa7-watch#/
Also, stay tuned for some exciting changes to on-campus volunteer opportunities coming soon!
Connect With Us On Social!
Instagram @canyoncreekelem
IN APPRECIATION
Congratulations to Our Caring Coyotes!!
Kindergarten: Sahas M. - Mrs. McDonnell’s Class
First Grade: Tristan D. - Mr. Klinich’s Class
Second Grade: Araya C. - Mr. Klinich’s Class
Third Grade: Belle C. - Ms. Casper’s Class
Third Grade: Mayar S. - Mrs. Woo’s Class
Fourth Grade: Jackson C. - Ms. Hollingsworth’s Class
Fifth Grade: Sarshan G. - Mrs. Johnson’s Class
Thank You Helping Hands Donors!!
The gifts, money, food, supplies and other donations will make a big difference to our community this holiday season
Shout out to Fred Meyer (Canyon Park) for donating two (2) $25 gift cards for our families. WOOHOO to these businesses for donating Gingerbread Houses for our families: Trader Joes (Totem Lake), Haggen Foods (Woodinville) and Fred Meyer (Lynnwood).
Special thanks to those who helped with the bulk grocery shopping, assembling of the food bags, and collection & organization of student gifts. Barby Taheri, Jake Tadema, Phuong Nguyen, Tricia Black, Jennifer Snyder, Michelle Lee, Suzanne Subbarao, and Nicole Trimble.
Membership Drawing Benefiting Helping Hands Program!
If you are a member - or become a member by December 31st - you will be eligible for a membership drawing! A $25 donation will be made to Helping Hands on behalf of each of the 3 winners! Become a member today.
Staff Appreciation Event - January 4
Canyon Creek PTA invites you to help us show appreciation for the Canyon Creek staff and welcome them back to school with a breakroom full of snacks on Wednesday, January 4th. Learn more and sign up!
Ice Rink FUNdraising Event
Afterschool Enrichment Programs
Registration will open on Monday 01/09/23 at 8am and will close on Friday 01/13/23 at 11:50pm!
PTA Spelling Bee Competition!
Spelling Bee registration is open - the sooner you register, the sooner your student will get the study words! Learn about the Spelling Bee.
We are excited to work with Canyon Creek Teachers & Administration to offer this opportunity for our 3rd-5th grade students! The competition will take place on Friday, February 3rd at 5pm in our school gym and will be hosted by Canyon Creek staff.
We need your input!
Become a PTA Member Today!
CANYON CREEK REMINDERS
Attendance
Attendance Line + Email
When your child will be absent or tardy, please email ccattendance@nsd.org and CC your student’s teacher OR leave a message on our 24-hour phone line at 425-408-5710 by 9:50am. If the absence is reported after 9:50am, you may receive an automated call.
If you are concerned that your student's absences have not been updated, please email ccattendance@nsd.org requesting confirmation.
Prearranged/Extended Absences
In the event that your child will miss more than two consecutive school days for a reason other than health or medical issues, complete and submit the Pre-Approved Absence Request Google Form at least one week before the first planned day of absence. Access the form here!
Student Drop-Off
Students should be dropped off no earlier than 9:00am when campus supervision begins and picked up no later than 3:45pm at the end of the day.
Early Pick-Up
If your child will be leaving early for the day, families/guardians will need to send a note, email both the teacher and ccattendance@nsd.org, or call the office on the main line at 425-408-5700. Please do not leave a message on the attendance line. Please avoid picking up during their scheduled lunch, recess or specialist time. It can be especially difficult to find students on the playground and in the cafeteria.
Only an authorized person may take a child from school. Any student being dismissed prior to the regular dismissal time must be met in the office, where the student must be signed out by the parent/guardian or authorized person. Families are not permitted to walk directly to classrooms.
Change in After School Plan
If there is a change in your child’s after school plan or how they will be getting home, parents/guardians must send a note or email your student’s teacher and ccattendance@nsd.org before school starts. If a change is needed after the start of school, please call our main office line at 425-408-5700 to ensure that we get the message to your student and their teacher in time for dismissal. Please do not leave a message on the attendance line.
We appreciate your cooperation and adherence to these procedures. It is all for the safety of our students and families.
Drop Off/Pick Up
Please be sure your student is at Canyon Creek at 9am and you are here to pick them up by 3:45pm.
Safety Reminder:
We ask parents to please do your part! Please obey traffic rules, be courteous of neighbors, do not park illegally, and stay alert for young people walking to and from school. If school busing is available in your neighborhood, please consider sending your student to and from school on the bus to reduce congestion.
Here are a few reminders to ensure we can safely get students to and from school:
DO NOT drop students off in the bus loop (staff parking lot).
If you are a walker, please do NOT use the crosswalk in front of the entrance to Canyon Creek/Skyview on 35th. People who use the crosswalk stop traffic from leaving or entering our campus, creating a massive car pile up.
If you are a walker from the North side of CC, use the entrance near the 3rd grade portables.
If you are a walker from the East/South side of CC, use the walkway through the baseball field at Canyon Creek and the crosswalk near the gate entrance of Skyview.
If your student can ride the bus, please have them use this form of transportation to get to CC.
If you are a walker and it rains, continue to walk to school. If walkers decide to drive to school due to weather, the back-up for drop-off and pick-up will more than double.
Do not drop your student off in the parking lot and have them walk alone.
Volunteers
All volunteers in the Northshore School District are required to complete a volunteer application and background check online. Volunteers will need to complete the application once a year.
Volunteers can learn more and complete an online application here.
Lost and Found
Please remember to print your child’s name in their lunch box, jackets, coats, and sweatshirts. We will return lost items to students if their names are in them.
Students can look for their lost items on the hooks in the hallways between the gym/cafeteria and restroom hallways. Any items remaining on the last day of school before winter and summer breaks will be donated.
Winter Weather Reminders
The recent inclement weather was challenging for many. Given the vast area the Northshore School District covers, conditions vary from one area to another. We are dependent on each local jurisdiction’s public works to maintain city and county roads. We will continue to communicate the importance of clearing roads near schools with our public work partners and the county.
I also want to take this opportunity to remind everyone about our snow and inclement weather communication protocols. Once drivers have completed their assessment of road conditions, there is a coordination meeting at 4:30 a.m. the day of the weather event. We moved this meeting up by 30 minutes this year in order to give staff earlier notice of any changes. It is at this meeting the team recommends bus route type, closure, a 2-hour delay, or to start on time.
By 5 a.m. the team begins communicating any schedule or route changes. If weather conditions make a schedule change necessary, Northshore School District will communicate the decision through the following methods and in this order:
- TV and Radio Stations: Checking the local television or radio stations is an effective and efficient way to find out if there is a schedule change.
- Northshore School District social media:
- Instagram: @teamnorthshore
- Twitter: @Northshore_SD
- Facebook: Northshore School District
- District and School Websites: The Communication Department posts school schedule updates to the District and school websites as early as possible between 5 and 5:30 a.m.
- Phone calls, emails, and text messages: Staff will receive an email and text as close to 5 a.m. as possible and a follow up phone call around 5:30 a.m. Families will receive a phone call, email, text message, starting around 5:30 a.m.
- Northshore Information Line: You may also call the District’s information line, 425-408-6001, beginning at 6 a.m. Monday through Friday for school closure information.
If the District does not make an announcement, it means schools are open on time and buses are on a regular schedule.
Contacting Canyon Creek
Follow us on Instagram! @canyoncreekelem
Email: ccattendance@nsd.org
Website: https://canyoncreek.nsd.org
Location: 21400 35th Avenue Southeast, Bothell, WA 98021, USA
Phone: 425-408-5700
Facebook: facebook.com/CCElementary