Cub Connection
December 17, 2023
CELC News & Updates
Dear CELC Familles,
I hope you enjoyed your weekend. It is difficult to believe that we have only two days left of school before winter break. We will be enjoying holiday activities across the campus on Monday and Tuesday.
Here are a few updates to help keep you informed:
Mark your calendars for winter break. Students return to school on Tuesday, January 9th.
Our TK classes will begin a longer day when we return from break. All students will now be getting out at 2:50 pm. This means there will be increased traffic in the parking lot. Please be kind and careful.
Pastries with the Principal is Monday, December 18, 2023 at 9:15 am in the MPR.
Now that the weather is cooling down, please make sure you send your student with a jacket daily
- For the safety and security of students and staff, gates are locked during school hours.
- Please use the front gate for entering and exiting the campus. the side gates are for employees only and must remain closed.
As a reminder, breakfast is served from 8:35 am to 8:55 am daily. It is free for all students. Parent may join their child at the tables.
Students are expected to follow school rules at all times. Please help support safe, responsible, and respectful behavior while you are on campus with them before and after school.
ATTENTION: If your student is going to be absent for an extended period, please make sure to request an Independent Study Contract from the office at least one week in advance. This will ensure that your child's teacher has ample time to prepare assignments, and your student can receive attendance credit during their absence.
For transportation questions, please visit AUSD's website at https://www.alpineschools.net/page/transportation
I hope you have a great week!
Sincerely,
Tamara Ripke, Proud Principal
English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)
THANK YOU
A Message From the PTA
Hello CELC families! Here is the latest news and updates:
Thank you to the for visiting our Book Fair last week! We had great sales and a lot of fun.
Thank you for your ongoing support!
Sincerely,
CELC PTA
SORA
Did you know that Alpine Union School District has a valuable online resource available to all students — the Sora digital library? Sora provides access to a huge collection of books, including audiobooks, and can be accessed at any time. Here's how your child can make the most of this resource:
1. Accessing Sora:
Log into their Google account
Navigate to Clever (lower left side of Chromebook)
Click on the Sora app
Once in Sora, log in using your Google credentials. This is a one-time requirement, and subsequent logins will be automatic.
Note: If you're unsure about your student’s Google login information, please reach out to your child’s teacher.
2. Exploring the San Diego County Public Library:
In addition to our library, students can also access books from the San Diego County Public Library through Sora:
After logging into Sora, click on the down arrow next to Alpine Union School District (under EXPLORE) on the top left-hand side
Search for San Diego County Library and click on San Diego County Library Digital Media
Choose your desired book
Click "borrow"
Select Alpine Union School District
Click on the blue bar
Click on your student's email address again
Click on borrow again
Access the book by clicking on “shelf” at the bottom of the screen
We highly encourage students to make the most of this resource.
Teacher Training and Support
Did you know that our 100% of our teachers our trained to teach reading by using a proven, multi-sensory approach called Orton-Gillingham (OG)? We are proud to be leaders in early literacy! For more information about OG and our training visit Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE) and read below.
Attendance Matters
Please report any absences to your child's teacher and the office. Please let the office know the reason that your child is out and any symptoms if they are sick. Email Mary Barkely, our amazing Clerk or call the office at 619-659-8250.
Student Attendance
Does Attendance in Early Grades Matter?
CELC Volunteers
Weekly Forecast
Around Alpine Video- Season 2, Episode 7
AUSD's Portrait of a Learner
Cubs in the Community
CELC Bell Schedule
Dismissal gates open at 1:30 pm (for two more days) and 2:45 pm. If you would like your student released early, please sign them out in the office.
School Rules
CELC's Motto
Smiles for Miles
Humor helps the heart! Join us in spreading "Smiles for Miles!"
Answer from last week: a Burrrrr-itto
Extended Student Services (ESS)
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.
Child Nutrition Services
Menus
AUSD STUDENT CALENDAR
Dates to Note
12/18 Pastries with the Principal 9:15 am
12/20-1/8 Winter Break- NO SCHOOL
1/9 First Day After Break
1/9 TK schedule change (see above)
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/