Clear Creek Elementary
May 1, 2020
Staff Appreciation is this next week! I will be sending out info through our Facebook page on how you can celebrate teachers and staff! If you haven't already, go and like Clear Creek Elementary!
SUPPLY PICK UP DAY: FRIDAY, MAY 15TH (SEE BELOW FOR YOUR TIME SLOT)
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Students and Parents: You can reach our Help Desk by calling 816-382-4840.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Supply Box Information
Hello CCE family,
Every year the PTO offers pre-made school supply boxes that can be purchased for the next school year. Since times have changed and we cannot continue to collect order forms or payments like we usually do, we have created a website for school supply boxes to be ordered and payed for online.
Those of you that ordered boxes at Kindergarten round up or sent in orders prior to the close of school, I have your forms and payments. I will process them with the online orders.
Boxes will still be shipped to school and the PTO will disperse them to the classrooms for the students to get at Welcome Back Night. Kindergarten boxes will need to be picked up at Welcome Back Night since students will not be assigned to a particular classroom at that time.
Please go to https://cceptoschoolboxes.square.site to order.
Deadline is June 5, 2020.
Thank you for your patience with us during this time,
Jennifer Hansen
CCE PTO President
Staff Shout-outs
Dear CCE Parents,
As a principal, it is my job to keep our culture strong! I would love if you could help me do this by sharing any shout-outs you might have for our CCE staff. Just fill out the Google form below, and I'll be sure to share it with all of my staff.
https://forms.gle/kVYRAVXSVWPVGpg86
Thank you!
Kelley Begley McCall
Counselor's Corner
Hi Eagles!
This week's topic from the counselor's corner...
Positive Thoughts
Why do we get trapped in negative thoughts about ourselves and others? It is a trap and it serves only to bring us down and disconnect us from one another. This week, choose one of these positive thoughts from the list and challenge your family members to choose one as well. Highlight your choice and repeat it three times a day. Notice as you experience more JOY in yourself and your family. We need it now more than ever!Love and gratitude,
Mrs. Schierts
Tech Innovations with Mr. Whalen
Grades 3-5: Spreadsheets and Coding? Watch this video to learn how to create your own spreadsheet in Excel. If you'd like, email Mr. Whalen to request a spreadsheet lesson for a topic of YOUR CHOICE!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTe0loCGEow
This video is about Excel Activity Log
Grades K-3: Watch a video about being safe online.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBOiF4ius6A
Craig Whalen
Technology Innovations
Apple Teacher
Clear Creek Elementary
Letter from the Library
Dear Eagles,
If you are a Star Wars fan you know that next week is bound to be a fun one!! Monday just so happens to be May 4th...May the Fourth...a play on “May the Force...” Get it?!?! I love silly humor like that!!
In honor of the Star Wars fun that you can have next week, I’ve included several Star Wars reading extensions below. I also plan to share a special read aloud next week, too. It will come via Skyward so be on the lookout...
Have a great week celebrating some fantastic characters! I wish we could be doing it together in our school library...I miss you all so much. But don’t let the distance stop you from sharing your work and smiles. Send me an email, and attach a picture, I’d love to hear, and see, what you’ve been up to...
Love & Reading,
~Mrs. Arter
CCE Library Media Specialist
Celebrate the Saga:
- Tom Angleberger, author of the Origami Yoda book series, shows you how to fold Origami Star Wars Characters to use as bookmarks! To choose a character, including Baby Yoda, check out Tom’s entire origami playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUezld3lWkA&list=PL2XEJJYn96s3byr0dZSQEzV82qCUWeXTr
Padawans, try one of these Trials to become a Jedi Knight:
- Jakku Junkyard- Design, make, and decorate a droid out of found materials at your house.
- Jedi Mind Test- Gather 5 or more objects and put them in one place, give yourself time to memorize them, cover them up, and see which ones you remember.
- Feel free to take a picture of your trials and send them to Mrs. Arter, Chief Librarian of the Jedi Archives, at darter@usd232.org.
Star Wars Storytime:
- Use the Force, Rey...to read a story! Join Daisy Ridley as she reads Star Wars: BB-8 on the Run.
http://www.viewpure.com/RsPEeLfKIK8?start=0&end=0.
- Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), Joonas Suotamo (Chewbacca), and others read aloud Star Wars books on Storytime with Disney as well.
Music with Ms. Donovan
This week's music enrichment focuses on the music of John Williams. Mr. Williams wrote the music for the Star Wars movies. Watch the BBC orchestra play music from Star Wars here:
http://www.viewpure.com/sEneq8fKpQw?start=0&end=0
Watch an interview with Mr. Williams who lives in Los Angeles!
Have a wonderful time exploring the music of John Williams and May the Fourth be with you!
Jennifer Donovan
Music Teacher
Apple Teacher
USD 232 Kansas Teacher of the Year Coordinator
Clear Creek Elementary School
5815 Monticello Road
Shawnee, KS 66226
913-422-8700
Art with Mrs. Hanson & Mrs. Clark
Hello Artists!
I miss you like crazy! I can't wait for the next time I get to give you high fives and hugs like I used to at the front door each morning and during art. I want you to know HOW PROUD I am of all of you who are working hard, being kind to your families, learning and creating at home. Thanks for sending pictures of your artwork to megclark@usd232.org or the Artsonia app (school login code JZJM-HHWP).
I've been playing with TOYS a lot this week with my own kids, so I have two fun art projects for you with LEGOS! Wishing you all the best!
Love & Virtual Hugs,
Mrs. Clark
Toy Photography
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mNETs4zLgs&disable_polymer=true
and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
Lego Prints
https://www.kitchentableclassroom.com/lego-prints-robots-of-the-brick/
P.E. with Mrs. T
Hey Eagles. I am getting so excited for National Field Day next Friday. There is still time to sign up and be a part of the fun register here @ https://openphysed.org/nationalfieldday Please let me know if you have any questions. This week I have some great activities on my activity board for you to try. I am also attaching a link for Random acts of Fun Calendar for the month of May. See how many boxes you can check off this month. Missing you all everyday. Stay safe and active. - Mrs. Tomlinson
Activity Board Week #5
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10niHFcgFPJuVSi7AUV9d2pnlWr51cW3IETOpavmK35Y/edit?usp=sharing
PE with Mrs. T. Additional Activity Choices Directions: Complete as many activities as you choose this week. For the videos you will need to click on the actual video image. Have fun and get your move on!! Balance Quest Mike Ginicola Paper Plate Tennis Kent Hamilton Core Fitness Coach Meger Cha C... docs.google.com
Random Acts of Fun Calendar
https://jcahillpe.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/random-acts-of-fun-pdf.pdf
Specials' Choice Boards
Kelley Begley McCall
Email: kbegleymccall@usd232.org
Website: https://www.usd232.org/Domain/14
Location: 5815 Monticello Road, Shawnee, KS, USA
Phone: 9134228700
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Twitter: @CCE232Eagles