Clear Creek Elementary
January 10, 2020
Pennies for Patients 2020
We are very excited to announce that for our 9th year Clear Creek Elementary is teaming up with the Leukemia & Lymphoma society to participate in the Pennies for Patients program. We will have a little competition, have a lot of fun, and be able to make a difference in the lives of others.
This is a fantastic community service project for our students, and the Pennies for Patients program is not only to raise money for research and patient services but also to teach children about cancer, philanthropy, and teamwork. By pooling pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters, our school will help in the fight against childhood leukemia, which is the number one cancer killer of children. Children helping children is what makes the Pennies for Patients program so unique.
We also want to make this year's program extra special since we have one of our very own students that has been personally affected with the disease and has been diagnosed with NF. This is Eli Duby’s final year at CCE and we want to make sure he leaves this year with some wonderful memories of how his family here at CCE came together for this great cause.
When: The program will run from January 21st – February 7th.
How: We will encourage everyone to participate. First of all each student will be provided with an information letter, individual collection box to take home and collect pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters for their class.
The Competition: In order to make this project fun for our students, we will also include a little friendly competition between classes and grades.
· The class raising the most money will be rewarded with a classroom Pizza party and a special dessert.
· The class with the second most money raised will be rewarded with an ice cream cone coupon from McDonalds.
· The grade with the most money raised will be rewarded with a “make your own ice cream sundae” during your lunch period.
Information letters for parents/students will be sent home soon! Please be on the look out!
Linda Plouvier
Clear Creek Elementary
Student Nutrition Manager
913/422-8700 ext. 2634
Student Leadership Team Reminder!
Attention all 4th and 5th-grade students who have filled out applications for the Student Leadership Team...
Please remember to attend our FIRST meeting on Friday, January 17 at 7:55 in Mrs. Schierts' counseling office. We will start promptly at 8:00. Mr. Whalen and I are really excited to get this team started!
Thank you so much for your cooperation and support!
Craig and Lori
Counselor's Corner: Kindest Kansas Citian contest:
Nominate an adult 18 years or older who is NOT a member of your family who you think is the KINDEST in all of Kansas. All you have to do is grab a form from outside Mrs. Schierts' office and fill in all the information at the top, write a short essay about how this person has shown you kindness, and turn it in to your teacher or Mrs. Schierts by Friday, Jan 17 for 3rd through 5th grade students and Friday, Jan 24 for K through 2nd grade students.
All students who participate will be invited WITH your nominee to a reception here at CCE in the spring. Please consider participating in this amazing bucket filling opportunity!
Meet our new Para-Professional, Danielle McCulley
Introducing Clear Creek Student Teachers for Spring 2020
Hannah Habiger with Mrs. Donovan
I grew up in Olathe, KS and am a student teacher from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. I had the pleasure of observing Miss Donovan's classroom every week last semester, and will now be working alongside her at CCE until March 13th. Music has been a passion of mine my entire life, and I am so excited to share this love with the students. I've spent time in middle and high school, but elementary holds a special place in my heart. Looking forward to a wonderful quarter of making musical memories!
Fun Fact: I LOVE spicy food. One year, I dressed up as a bottle of Sriracha for Halloween.
Stephanie House with Mrs. Garretson and Ms. Morgan
My name is Stephanie House. My husband and I have two boys. Xavier is in second grade and Adler is in first grade. We live in Shawnee with our cat and dog. I enjoy puzzles, painting, and reading - although I don’t have a lot of spare time for these activities.
I am a student teacher from Fort Hays State University. I will be at CCE through May 1st. I am looking forward to getting to know the students in Mrs. Garretson’s first grade class. I was a substitute before student teaching, so getting to stay with the same kids for a long period will be a nice change.
I am also earning a minor in Special Education. For the last four weeks of my time at CCE, I will be working with Amanda Morgan in the Discovery Room.
Fun Fact: I am a Tiger den leader for my local scout pack.
Jillian Sommerfeld with Mrs. Fisher
Hello Clear Creek friends and family,
My name is Jillian Sommerfeld and I am a student teacher from Pittsburg State University. I am so excited to meet all of the students and their families this semester. I am extremely grateful to be learning side by side with Mrs. Fisher in first grade. I can’t wait to learn more and more every day! Thank you for letting me be apart of your community.
Fun fact: I love singing, so anytime there is room for music you will find me singing and dancing!
Christi Sprague with Mrs. Congleton
I am a student teacher from Fort Hays State University. I will be at Clear Creek Elementary until May. I have previously worked with 1st graders, 4th graders, and most recently, 3rd graders. I am looking forward to working alongside Mrs. Congleton with her 3rd graders. I have also been a substitute teacher for all grade levels for many years.
Fun fact: My husband and I have 5 children together and 2 fur babies.
Abigail Vohs with Mrs. Loosbrock and then Mrs. McQueen
I am a senior at the University of Kansas, and I am very excited to be student teaching at CCE this semester! I will be in fifth grade with Mrs. Loosbrock during third quarter and in the Discovery Room with Mrs. McQueen fourth quarter. I will be graduating in May with a degree in Elementary Education with an endorsement in Special Education. I look forward to meeting the students and for us to help each other learn and grow!
Fun Fact: I am from Milwaukee, WI, but I plan on staying in Kansas after graduation.
CCE Calendar of Events:
Monday, January 6th: Back to School
Monday, January 13th: 5th Grade Band Concert at 7:00 p.m. at Mill Creek Middle School
Friday, January 15th: Skate Party
Thursday, January 16th: 5th Music Program
Monday, January 20th: No School
Thursday, January 30th: 1st Grade Music Program
Saturday, February 1st: Sweetheart Dance
Lunch Menu: Click the link below
School Closings & Other Notifications
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PTO Calendar: Click Link Below
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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