Creekland News
March, 2024
Greetings Creekland Family
March marks the beginning of spring, a time of renewal and growth. We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to each and every family within our school community. Your active engagement and steadfast support play a vital role in shaping the lives of our students. We truly value and appreciate your collaboration in education.
Thank you for your continued partnership.
Highlights Around Creekland
Once Upon a Mattress
Our school community was delighted by the excellent production that Ms. Wagner and our CMS students presented, “Once Upon a Mattress”. As a community, we witnessed the students’ extraordinary talent and their unwavering pursuit of excellence. It was a fun-filled family event. We appreciate Ms. Wagner's unwavering dedication to helping our Eagles soar high. Thank you to all parents who volunteered to help make this event a success!
Pre-LGPE Concerts
The Orchestra Pre-LGPE Concert was held on February 13, 2024 at our school.
The Band Pre-LGPE Concert was held on February 26, 2024 at Collins Hill High School.
The Chorus Pre-LGTE Concert was held on February 29, 2024 in our school.
Our Eagles practiced their LGPE songs in front of their parents and judges from different schools.
Our students received good feedback. Parents and judges alike were impressed with the great performances of our students. Great job, Ms. Ragan, Mr. Sevier, Mr. Pelliteri, and Ms. Cawley!
Special Olympics
Special Olympics is a program offered throughout Gwinnett County schools. The program supports athletes of all ages and school-aged students with disabilities.
The program offers various competitive activities including, Bocce, Basketball Team Skills, Floor Hockey, Shark Week (Developmental Day for SID/PID and ASD1), Bowling, Volleyball, Soccer Individual Skills, and Track.
Our students had the opportunity to participate in four, which they
expressed interest in, and competed against other schools in the Collins Hill Cluster.
Our class is looking forward to attending the Special Olympics Shark Week (Developmental Day for SID/PID and ASD1) at Oakland Meadow School in the future.
Early Release
Early Release is March 6 and 7, 2024. Students will be released at 1:05pm on these dates. If you have not signed up for Early Release Conferences, use this link or contact your student's teacher.
Reminders
A Night Around the World
You are cordially invited to,
"A Night Around the World" at Creekland Middle School. On March 5, 2024, join us in celebration of our cultural diversity. There will be musical performances, student work exhibits, food tastings, and more! Save the date for an enjoyable evening that highlights the diverse culture of our Creekland Middle School community.An Enchanted Evening- 8th Grade Dance
The 8th-grade academy is diligently working to ensure that the Class of 2028 events become unforgettable memories.
Join us in celebrating your 8th grade students’ milestone!
Kindly note that the last day to pay your child’s 8th-grade dues is April 1, 2024. Payments can be submitted on MyPaymentsPlus.com.
Thank you so much for your ongoing support. We eagerly anticipate celebrating your 8th grader with exciting events, delicious snacks, and good food!
LGPE (Large Group Performance Evaluation)
Our Creekland Eagles are getting ready for their Large Group Performance Evaluations (LGPE).
Orchestra: March 9, 2024 at Peachtree Ridge High School.
Band: March 9, 2024 at Central Gwinnett High School
Book Mobile 5K Save the date: May 4th, 2024 May the 4th Be With You
Everyone who signs up gets a book mobile t-shirt ! Kids 18 and under that sign up will get a free book from the book mobile on race day.
STEM Day
Parents, we are excited to announce our STEM Career Day will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. We need your help to be a presenter or a volunteer. Please click on the link below to begin the sign-up process. Thank you for the continued support.
Interims
Let’s get ready to MASTER the Interim Exams!
Here is the schedule:
March 11, 2024: Math
March 12, 2024: Language Arts
March 13, 2024: Social Studies
March 14, 2024: Science
Saturday School
If your child needs extra help, or a quiet place to focus and to complete any missing assignment(s), please sign them up to attend Saturday School.
Saturday School dates: March 9 and March 23, 2024 from 8:00am- 11:00am.
A link for parents to register the kids will be sent by the teachers one week prior to the intervention. Let’s work hard to be sure they are turning in all the work and prepare for success.
Milestones
Looking Ahead: Milestones Testing will be April 22, 2024 - May 10, 2024. While the detailed schedule is forthcoming, we do ask that all students are present and if possible to schedule any student appointments outside of these testing dates so there are no Early Check-outs or Late Arrivals. Thank you!
Yearbooks
Have you purchased your 2023-2024 yearbook?
Do not miss your chance to cherish this year’s memories. Yearbooks can be purchased using this link: https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/creeklandmiddleschool
Did you and your family do something fun over winter break that you wouldn't mind being featured in our yearbook? Please submit a photo here!
https://forms.gle/r7jAtJnzj8nKyfU48
8th grade ads are on sale! 8th grade ads are a wonderful way to showcase and celebrate our 8th grade students as they complete their middle school years! Ads can be purchased using the yearbook site linked above. All ads are due by April 12, 2024.
Express Yourself ID
Express Yourself ID: Students have been provided this neat little pouch and their Express yourself photo. This is our official hall pass this year. This affords staff the opportunity to connect with our students by name or preferred name and maintain the safety and security of our students. All students are expected to bring it to school daily and use it as their official hall pass and for entry to school events.
If your student needs a replacement ID, the replacement can be ordered on MyPaymentsPlus.
Let's see those unique express yourself photos and show that Eagle Pride!
PBIS Social
Our next PBIS Social will be held on March 29th during Connections. Please note that student behavior is a large factor for participation. Students with two or more discipline referrals, beginning January 4th-March 29, 2024 will engage in separate activities during which they will work on Restorative practices and SEL learning. Please also be aware that any checkouts during a student's Connections period on March 29th will be delayed due to the special activities.
As a reminder, all students are expected to bring it to school daily and use it as their official hall pass and for entry to all school events.
If your student needs a replacement ID, one can be ordered on MyPaymentsPlus.
Band Fundraiser
The band program is excited to continue their Krispy Kreme fundraiser. Use this link to order your dozen of Krispy Kreme doughnuts for $12.00. Donut vouchers will be delivered to your email within 24 hours.
http://creekland-band-boosters.square.site/
We thank you in advance for your generous support of the Creekland Middle School Band and hope you enjoy these treats!
Get them while they last!
Chick-fil-A Fundraiser
Chick-fil-A will be at Creekland every Thursday. Students can buy wraps & sliders in the cafeteria during their lunch time. Cash, Apple Pay, and cards are accepted. Splitting payment across multiple payment methods will not be allowed.
Academic Corner: Math
6th Grade Math
6th grade math is currently focused on solving one-step inequalities.
Student’s Math joke: What happened to the mathematician who was caught robbing banks?
A judge sent him to prism!
7th Grade math
7th grade math is currently focused on Geometry on both the Standard and Accelerated levels!
Student’s Math joke: Why was the obtuse triangle so upset?
Because he’s never right
8th Grade Math
8th-grade math is currently focused on preparing for the Interim on Monday, March 11, 2024 (systems of equations, properties of exponents, and scientific notation).
Student’s Math joke: What do you get when you divide the circumference of a jack-o-lantern by its diameter?
Pumpkin Pi
PTA Corner
Creekland Parents, would you like to serve on the PTA Board for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year? Please let us know by emailing creeklandmsptaboard@gmail.com.
PTA is excited to support Creekland’s Multicultural Night on March 5, 2024. We would love the help of our fellow Creekland Parents. Please contact the PTA to sign up to volunteer.
PTA has a Facebook! Look us up on Facebook by using this link:
Upcoming Events
March 5, 2024: Multicultural Night “A Night Around the World”
March 6 and March 7, 2024: Early Release & Conferences
March 9, 2024: Saturday School, Orchestra LGPE, Chorus LGPE & Band LGPE
March 1, 2024: Math Interim Exam
March 12, 2024: Language Arts Interim Exam
March 13, 2024: Social Studies Interim Exam
March 14, 2024: Science Interim Exam
March 15, 2024: Digital Learning Day (Students Learn from Home)
March 23, 2024: Saturday School
March 26, 2024: PTA Meeting @7:00PM
March 26 and March 27, 2024: Rising 6th grade visit
March 29, 2024: PBIS Social