Best of Crestline Weekly News
September 2, 2020
Did You Know?
We are working hard in our new normal.
We are trying to balance the needs of our students alongside the need to keep everyone safe.
We are constantly pivoting, readjusting, reevaluating, relearning, etc.
We are extremely thankful for the kind words, actions, and support from our families.
We appreciate your concerns and feedback. It stretches us.
We appreciate you listening to our concerns and feedback. It stretches you.
We did see your email and we will email you back.
We did get your call and we will call you back.
We love to see our students each day. They ignite passion. They remind us why we're here.
We see big smiles throughout the day.
We see resilience.
We've had some tears. (Adults..)
You've seen some tears. However, they are fine when they get here. Trust me!
We understand that this scenario is not perfect.
We are sometimes overwhelmed, tired, and a little stressed. But we realize it's what we signed up for. It's what we do. Nine days in and we are still standing.
We are teachers.
We are Crestline.
We are Cougar STRONG all day long.
Ms. Christian & the Entire Crestline Staff
Virtual Families
First Things First
We miss you!!! We hope you have had a successful first 9 days of school. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to reach out!
School Pictures for Virtual Students
We can't wait to see you for picture day on Friday, September 4th. You should have received the schedule for your time. Please come to the front porch at CES at the assigned time and wait to be escorted to the auditorium. Mrs. Dickens will let your child know when to proceed to the auditorium. The students will exit the auditorium doors and may be picked up at the playground door. Please let your virtual teacher know if you will not be attending.
Be on the Lookout
Please check your emails soon for details on Virtual Parent Orientation! This will be a presentation dedicated to informing you of expectations for the year from your teacher.
Who's Who in the School!
Music with Ms. Nelson
Least Common Denominator with Ms. Howell
Third Grade Love to Ms. Wilma
Carpool News
- Please make sure that students enter and/or exit vehicles on the passenger side. The only exception to this rule, is in front carpool. Students may enter and/or exit on the driver side with an adult.
- Remember to use the crosswalks whenever crossing students. We are trying to set a good example.
- For more information on dismissal and arrival procedures click this link and scroll down the page.
Got Photos?
Send your photos through HJeShare.com. Use the school code - Crestline2021. If you have any questions, please email Jessica Coleman at jessicancoleman@gmail.com.
Mountain Brook News
Chalkable Password Reset - Each year Chalkable, our student information system, requires a password reset for all users. MBS plans to reset Chalkable passwords for parents the week of Monday, September 7th. Chalkable allows parents to view student grades and attendance.
- Schoology - Also we will be launching parent access to our new learning management system, Schoology. Schoology parent access will be available the week of September 7th. The MBS Website will be updated with a Parent Schoology section to provide an orientation and guide to the program.
- If you missed the Mountain Brook Schools Foundation Video, click here.
- Mountain Brook Schools will not participate in Junior United Assembly of Nations this year. We will resume participation next year.
Clean Up.. Clean Up.. Everybody Clean Up...
Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner Plans
September Lunch Menu
Happy Birthday!!!
If your child needs to celebrate a birthday during this time, let us do the work! Please email Mrs. Rodgers, our CNP Manager at ceslunch@mtnbrook.k12.al.us. There are several options for individually wrapped treats for one student or the entire class such as:
- Triple Chocolate Fudge Cookie, Individually Wrapped
- Confetti Cookie, Individually Wrapped
- Chocolate Cupcake, Individually Wrapped
- Vanilla Cupcake, Individually Wrapped
- Birthday Cone Ice-Cream
**If a food allergy exists in the classroom, we can send an alternate treat in it’s place for that specific child. See the information below.
Cougar PTO
Sportswear Sale - LAST DAY TODAY
It is all online this year. Get excited for a lot of new items including new t-shirt designs, hoodies, water bottles, collared shirts, and gaiters! You can access the sale through the store on your Membership Toolkit app or online here.
PTO eNews
Every other Tuesday, the PTO will send out an eNEWS to all parents. If you missed the one from last week, click here.
Dates to Remember
- 9/3 Welcome Back Night for Second (6pm) & Fourth Grade (7pm)
- 9/4 Fall Pictures & Sixth Grade Composite Pictures
- 9/7 Labor Day (School Closed)