Clear Creek Elementary
April 28, 2023
Congrats to Mrs. T who was voted 2023 CCE Teacher of Excellence by her Peers!
Don't Forget Tonight's Spring Fling Event!
Clear Creek Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week!
We appreciate all of the things that our amazing CCE staff do throughout the year to make our school such a wonderful place! Let's take a week to celebrate them, thank them and show them how much we appreciate them! Teacher & Staff Appreciation week is April 30th - May 5th and the PTO has plans to spoil the staff all week long! Check out all of the information below to see how you can join us in celebrating our staff as well!
Sign up Here to Volunteer During the Week!
CCE Staff Appreciation Week Parent Volunteers
We want to show our teachers and staff how much we appreciate them by giving them the gift of time during Staff Appreciation Week! We are going to have parent volunteers take over morning car loop on Tuesday & Thursday and recess duty all day on Wednesday. If you're interested in helping out, please sign up below! *You will need to check in at the office before morning car loop or recess duty. for making this is a great week for our amazing CCE staff!
Sunday, April 30th from 2:00 - 4:00!
Please join us at Clear Creek on Sunday from 2-4 to Chalk the Walk with messages to our staff!
Can't make that time? Stop by anytime on Sunday that works for you.
We'll have some chalk available but if you have some laying around, please bring it!
Staff Favorites
Click here for a list of staff members and their Favorite Things!
**Please note that all of these activities are optional. Feel free to do as many or as few as you'd like. These are just some examples of ways to show your appreciation to the staff!
Questions? Contact: Haley Washatka (PTO Staff Appreciation)
CCE Staff Appreciation Week Volunteer Sign Up
Click the Flyer below to get to all of the links highlighted above!
Don't forget to order School Supplies!
Field Day is Coming!
Dear CCE Families,
We are getting all geared up for field day at Clear Creek. Here are a few things you need to know.
- Field Day - Friday May 12th —---- Rainout date - Monday May 15th
- Field Day Times: AM Stations: 9:30-11:45
- PM Stations: 1:40- 2:55
All grades are all day! K - 2nd will run through 14 stations during the two sessions. 3rd - 5th have another group of 14 stations they will go through in that time. When signing up to volunteer you will need to choose between AM and PM sessions as well as which age group you are signing up for.
Anyone is welcome to come and enjoy our day of fun whether you are volunteering or just want to come and observe the event.
This is a huge event to put on for our students and I appreciate your patience and understanding as I work to make this the best experience for our students.
K-2nd - Morning Session
3rd - 5th - Morning Session
K - 2nd - Afternoon Session
3rd - 5th - Afternoon Session
Thank you and if you have any questions, please email me @stomlinson@usd232.org
Sara Tomlinson
Clear Creek Physical Education
Kansas Talking Books
Kansas Talking Books invites patrons and qualifying individuals of all ages to participate in our “All Together Now” summer reading program from May 29 to August 4th. There will be weekly prize drawings, fun summer reading activities, themed book recommendation lists, and more posted to our Facebook page and website throughout the summer. This summer reading theme aims to inspire readers of all ages to come together and build strong relationships with one another and in their communities while promoting literacy and fostering a love of reading.
To register for this delightful program, call our office at 1-800-362-0699, send an email to KTB@ks.gov, or fill out our Summer Reading Sign-up Form in English or Spanish. It’s that easy.
Let us unite in a love of reading, revel in the joys of friendship, family, and community, and “All Together Now” spread a little kindness this summer and beyond.
2023 USD #232 Summer Elementary, Middle/High School Band Camp
New Instrument Band Camp (De Soto High School)
Grade Level: Students entering the 4th-12th grade
Date: June 19-23 and/or June 26-30 (Students may sign up for one or two weeks)
Time: 8:00-9:00am &/or 9:00-10:00am
Cost: $35.00 per week/per session (Students will play 2-3 different instruments each week. Both weeks of sessions are encouraged for students to experience as many different instruments as possible.)
This session is for 4th grade students who will be starting band next fall or for any middle/high school students to try out different instruments. It is also for those students who wish to learn a secondary instrument. (ie. flute or clarinet player wanting to learn the saxophone so they can play in jazz band or a trumpet player wanting to learn the tuba.)
Middle and High School Summer Jazz (De Soto High School)
Grade Level: Students entering the 6th-8th grade & 9th-12th grade
Date: June 19-23 and/or June 26- June 30 (Students may sign up for one or two weeks)
Time: 11:00-Noon
Cost: $35.00 per week
There will be two bands. One band is an introductory jazz course for middle school students, and the other is for advanced musicians (high school) who play the traditional band instruments and also those students who play piano, bass, guitar, and drum set. Students need to have one year of classroom or private instruction to participate.
The music staff of the De Soto Public Schools is very interested in helping young students develop their musical skills. It is important for students to continue with instruction and supervised practice during the summer months if maximum musical growth and progress is to occur.
Scholarships are available on a need basis. Please contact Mr. Foster.
Summer Band Camps will take place at De Soto High School: 35000 W. 91st. Street, De Soto, KS 66018
USD#232 will be serving FREE BREAKFAST and LUNCH to students at DHS during the summer!!!
For More Information Contact:
Rob Foster, SE/LTMS Band Director
Phone: 913-667-6260
Email: rfoster@usd232.org
If you are interested in learning more or signing up, please download the form below!
Celebrating a Special Occasion at School?
Let us help with our no-fuss, affordable and healthier celebration options for elementary students. On the day of your student's celebration, our staff will prepare your selected treats and deliver them to the classroom in a special birthday-themed bucket. Special souvenir for the birthday kiddo included. We also consult with the school nurse to make all necessary substitutions for food allergies and intolerance.
All snacks meet t "Smart Snacks in Schools" legislation to ensure our campuses are compliant with Federal regulations.
Our Menu
Dirt & Worms $1.25/person
Lowfat vanilla yogurt with Oreo cookie crumbles and sour gummy worms (180 calories)
I Scream Party $0.75/person
Lowfat vanilla ice cream cups (60 calories)
Confetti Treat $1.00/person
Rice Krispies treat covered in sprinkles (170 calories)
Cookies & Cream $1.25/person
Chocolate Elf Graham snack packs & lowfat vanilla ice cream cups (200 calories)
Allergen Free Item! Brain Freeze $0.75/person
All-Natural Whole Fruit™ Frozen Juice Cup (assorted flavors, 80 calories)
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BONUS ITEM: Add to any package!
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Silly Sippers $0.75/person (add-on item only)
Mini water bottles with BONUS take-home silly straws
How to Order
- Download the order form OR contact your student's school cafeteria for a printed copy.
- Complete entire form and submit to us by:
- printing and returning to your student’s building cafeteria OR
- emailing to MDMiller@usd232.org (attach completed form)
We will contact you within two business days to confirm order, provide final total due and give payment instructions. All payments are due at least one day before event. Please allow at least ONE week notice for all orders.
Additional Info
- If you don't see what you're looking for, please contact our Student Nutrition office at 913.667.6200.
- We will consult with each building's nurse to make all necessary substitutions for food allergies and intolerance.
- Looking for ingredient listings or additional nutritional information on these items? Contact us by email.
Lost and Found: We could fill a closet or two!
Lunch Reservations: UPDATE! Please Read!
We look forward to welcoming parents and guardians to our Parent Cafe Space now that the weather is getting cooler. Please use the link below to sign up.
Due to limited space, we have to limit the number of sign-ups! But, just like before, you are always welcome to take your students outside to our picnic tables in the courtyard, sit at one of our benches or tailgate at your car if there isn't space inside or if it happens to be a day we don't have indoor seating!
UPDATE:
Since it has been awhile, we ask that if you are making reservations, that you bring lunch with you. We order lunch foods based on typical numbers for hot lunch and don't usually have enough to serve extra lunches to incoming parents.
Even if you are bringing more than one person with you to eat with your student, you only need to sign up for one spot! We have room to at our tables for 4 per student sign up.
Calendar of Events
April:
Friday, April 28th: Spring Fling
May:
Friday, May 5th: 2nd Grade Field Trip and 4th Grade Regions ETC
Wednesday, May 10th: Kindergarten ETC- Push and Pull
Friday May 12th: CCE Field Day
Monday May 15th: Field Day Rain Out date
Monday, May 15th to 19th: 2nd Grade Camp Learned-A-Lot
Tuesday, May 16th: 4th Grade 50 States Parade
Friday, May 19th: 5th Grade Farewell
Monday, May 22nd: 5th Grade Farewell Rain Date/ Band Concert MVHS
Thursday, May 25th: 5th Grade Last Day Donuts (8am Courtyard), 5th Grade Final Walk @ 11:30
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