Creekside Elementary School East Long Avenue Centennial, Colorado 80016

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1 1 Creekside Elementary School East Long Avenue Centennial, Colorado HOME OF THE CREEKSIDE COUGARS Volume 30, Issue 8 Creekside s Mission Statement: To inspire every student to think, to learn, to achieve, to care. Front Office Team Kelly Sommerfeld, Principal Karen Bryant Assistant Principal, Jennifer Ostrom, Office Manager Penny Thomas, Secretary/Registrar Creekside Main Office Attendance Dear Creekside Families, March 2, 2017 It is hard to believe March is already upon as. With so many fantastic events taking place over this past month, it s no wonder the time is flying by! We are so grateful to our PTCO for organizing our Creekside traditions. The Spring Book Fair, Happy Camper, S more Fun with Books, was a huge success as was our Donuts with Dads and Healthy Choices Week. What a joy it was to watch students take pride in trying new healthy foods! In addition, our Gala is just around the corner. We look forward to seeing everyone for an evening of fun in support of our incredible programming here at Creekside. It was wonderful to see so many families at our parent-teacher conferences. This is a time for celebration, reflection, and planning for next steps in your child s learning journey. We are so proud of the gains our students have been making this school year and look forward to continued partnerships with our families. Later this month all third through fifth grade students will take the state s tests called CMAS/PARCC. The schedule is included in this newsletter, plus information about the exemption process. We are confident our students are prepared for a successful testing experience and view this as a chance for them to show off all their great learning! Finally, please join us in congratulating this year s Exceptional Volunteer, Colleen Dooley, our current PTCO president. We are so grateful for all of the hard work Colleen has put into serving our Creekside community and look forward to honoring her at Cherry Creek s Exceptional Volunteer Dinner on Thursday, April 13,, We wish you a joyful beginning of Spring! SET CLOCKS FORWARD ONE HOUR ON MARCH 12 Sincerely, Karen Bryant Karen Bryant Assistant Principal

2 2 MARCH NO SCHOOL Parent/Teacher Conferences 2-3 PAWS Meeting, Cafeteria, 9:10-10:10 a.m. 8 Creekside PTCO Gala, Two Penguins Tap & Grill, 6-10 p.m. 11 Daylight Savings Time Begins, Set clocks forward one hour 12 Teacher of the Year Tea, Grandview H.S. 14 2nd Grade Performance, Gym, 6:30 p.m. 22 NO SCHOOL Spring Break Mar-28/Apr 7 APRIL School Resumes 10 Exceptional Volunteer Award Dinner 13 4th Grade Field Trip to Capitol 18 & 19 3rd Grade STEM Field Trip, Skate City 18 PTCO Meeting, Cafeteria, 9:15 a.m.. All Are Welcome 19 Grandview H.S. Art Show 19 Administrative Professionals Appreciation Day 26 Creekside Art Show 27 MAY Teacher Appreciation Week 1-5 CREEKSIDE RECYCLES Please support our Creekside Caring Community by dropping off your old cell phones (with or without its battery please no accessories, chargers, or manuals) and empty ink jet and laser cartridges (please no remanufactured cartridges) in our recycling box in the front lobby area. Each item donated has a point value that allows us to earn money or points that can be used for projects here at Creekside! Thanks for your help! If you have any questions, call the Front Office,

3 3 Important information about Upcoming State Assessments Dear Creekside Families, In the state of Colorado, assessments are administered to measure students performance of the Colorado Academic Standards. This year all 3rd through 5th grade students will take the state s tests called CMAS/PARCC. CMAS/PARCC Math assesses math concepts, math skills and procedures, mathematical reasoning, and real-world mathematical application. On the CMAS/PARCC English Language Arts, students are asked to read one or more texts, answer comprehension and vocabulary questions, and write an essay that requires them to draw evidence from the text(s). We encourage you and your child to visit to see sample questions and take practice tests. Additionally, our 5 th grade students take CMAS: Science and our 4 th grade students take CMAS: Social Studies. You may find Electronic Practice Assessment Tools (epat) for this assessment by visiting Cherry Creek School District will be administering the Colorado Measures of Academic Success online in the upcoming months. Creekside Elementary s testing schedule for students in 3rd through 5th grade is provided in this newsletter. Please note that the minutes listed are the maximum amount of testing minutes for each unit/ section. If you are aware of an absence or tardy during the testing schedule, please notify Penny Thomas ( ) as soon as possible so we are able to make other arrangements to minimize the amount of classroom time missed. We appreciate your support with ensuring the best possible testing environment for all students. We know that our students will be well prepared because at Creekside we strive each day to create leaders and learners. Sincerely, Kelly Sommerfeld Principal Parent Exemption Information During the 2015 legislative session, lawmakers passed SB which gives parents the right to refuse to have their children take the state standardized tests CMAS, PARCC and the ACT without any negative consequences to the student, teacher or school. The Cherry Creek School District has created a form for parents. You can access the form from your parent account at my.cherrycreekschools.org. If you will be exempting your student from testing, please complete this form at least two weeks prior to testing so that we can develop our assessment schedule. The law only applies to the state mandated tests CMAS and PARCC and the ACT and does not apply to other test given in the classroom as part of the course work. For additional information, please visit our district website at cherrycreekschools.org.

4 March 2017 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 13 3 rd ELA 1 (90) 9:05-11:05 4 th ELA 1 (90) 10:40-12:40 5 th ELA 1 (90) 1:20-3: rd Math 3 (60) 9:05-10:35 4 th Math 3 (60) 10:45-12:15 5 th Math 3 (60) 1:20-2: rd ELA 2 (75) 9:05-11:05 4 th ELA 2 (90) 10:40-12:40 5 th ELA 2 (90) 1:20-3: rd Math 4 (60) 9:05-10:35 4 th Math 4 (60) 10:45-12:15 5 th Math 4 (60) 1:20-2: rd ELA 3 (90) 9:05-11:05 4 th ELA 3 (90) 10:40-12:40 5 th ELA 3 (90) 1:20-3:20 22 April rd Math 1 (60) 9:05-10:35 4 th Math 1 (60)10:45-12:15 5 th Math 1 (60) 1:20-2: rd Math 2 (60) 9:05-10:35 4 th Math 2 (60) 10:45-12:15 5 th Math 2 (60) 1:20-2:50 24 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday th SS 1 (80) 10:40-12:40 5 th Science 1 (80) 1:20-3: th SS 2 (80) 10:40-12:40 5 th Science 2 (80)1:20-3: th SS 3 (80) 10:40-12:40 5 th Science 3 (80)1:20-3: Good Friday

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7 7 STUDENT DROPOFFS Students may be dropped off at 8:45 a.m. All students being dropped out front will come in through the FRONT DOOR and go directly to their classrooms. Afternoon kindies may be dropped off at 12:30 out front. Once they are in the building, we will be sure they get to their playground. BUILDING SECURITY All outside doors are locked during the day. To enter, please press the buzzer on the right side of the front door and wait for the click. Open the door after you hear it. Then proceed to the front office prepared to show your Creekside parent ID badge or driver s license. Everyone entering the building needs to have their license scanned into the Raptor system. On subsequent visits we will enter your last name and print off a sticker badge. You may wear your ID badge in lieu of the sticker, if you wish.

8 8 Creekside Running/Walking Club PERMISSION TO PARTICIPATE/RELEASE, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK, ASSUMPTION OF PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND INDEMNITY I/We, the undersigned Parents/Guardians of (Print Student Name(s)) ( Student(s) ), hereby give our consent and permission for Student(s) to participate in and attend the Creekside Walking and Running Club activity (Activity) which shall occur on from April 14, 2017 through May 26, I/we understand that during my child s/children s participation in the various activities such as running, walking and other forms of physical exertion he/she may be exposed to risk or possible injury. I/we understand that I/we assume the risk for any injuries or damages resulting from my child s/children s participation in these activities. I/we have accepted responsibility to verify with my physician that my child/children has/have no physical or psychological problems that would prohibit his/her participation in the activity, and agree to advise my child/children to comply with the instructions and directions of the School District, agents, volunteers and/or employees as participants in this activity. I/we, the undersigned Parents/Guardians, in return for my child s/children s opportunity to participate in the Activity do hereby exempt and release Cherry Creek School District, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers and agents, from any and all liability, claims, demands or actions whatsoever arising out of any damage, loss or injury that my child or I/we might sustain while my child is participating in the activity, whether or not such damage, loss or injury results from the acts or omissions of the Cherry Creek School District, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers or agents. I/we understand that if I/we do not sign this Release, then my child/children will not be permitted to participate in the Activity. I/we hereby represent that I am/we are 18 years of age or older, and that I am/we are the parent(s) guardian(s) of the Student. I/we further acknowledge that no representations or promises by Cherry Creek School District representatives have been made to induce me to sign this Release. I/we the undersigned Parents/Guardians, further agree to indemnify, hold harmless and defend Cherry School District from any claim, cause of action or demand, of any sort or nature, which may at any time be filed or asserted by the Student, participation in the Activity which indemnification shall include any costs and attorneys fees that may be incurred as a result of any claims, causes of action or demands. This release is valid and effective whether the damage, loss or injury is a result of any act or omission on the part of the District or its agents, volunteers, or employees. I/We understand that I/we voluntarily give up my right to sue the above-mentioned parties. I/WE ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I/WE HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS A RE- LEASE OF ALL LIABILITY AND A WAIVER OF ANY RIGHT THAT I/WE MAY HAVE ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND/OR MY CHILD/ CHILDREN TO BRING LEGAL ACTION OR ASSERT CLAIM FOR INJURY OR LOSS OF ANY KIND AGAINST CHERRY CREEK SCHOOL DIS- TRICT. IF ANY ATTEMPT FOR CLAIM IS MADE, I/WE UNDERSTAND I/WE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL DEFENSE COSTS IN- CURRED BY CHERRY CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT. I/WE HAVE HAD SUFFICIENT OPPORTUNITY TO READ THE ABOVE, BEEN GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS, CONSID- ER ITS EFFECTS, UNDERSTAND THIS ENTIRE DOCUMENT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS. Printed Name Signature of Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s) Date address Phone Number Student Participant Name (Print) Student Participant Name (2 nd if applicable) Date

9 9 INFLUENZA vs. COMMON COLD What are the symptoms of the flu versus the symptoms of a cold? The symptoms of flu can include fever or feeling feverish/chills, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches and fatigue (tiredness). Symptoms of the flu can often come on very quickly/suddenly. Cold symptoms are usually milder than the symptoms of flu. People with colds are more likely to have a runny or stuffy nose. Colds generally do not result in serious health problems. What is the difference between a cold and the flu? The flu and the common cold are both respiratory illnesses but they are caused by different viruses. Because these two types of illnesses have similar symptoms, it can be difficult to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone. In general, the flu is worse than the common cold, and symptoms are more common and intense. Colds are usually milder than the flu. People with colds are more likely to have a runny or stuffy nose. Colds generally do not result in serious health problems, such as pneumonia, bacterial infections, or hospitalizations. Flu can have very serious associated complications. Take every day preventative actions to stop the spread of germs. -Try to avoid close contact with sick people. -While sick, limit contact with others as much as possible to keep from infecting them. -If you are sick with flu-like illness, CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. (Your fever should be gone for 24 hours without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.) -Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. -Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub( -Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way. -Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with germs like the flu.

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