Monday, February 5, 2018

February Post

Welcome to February!


January was a fast month and a crazy month for school.  We missed several days due to weather issues but we are in full swing now for the 2nd semester.


Sickness absences: we are starting to have a lot of absences at school.  Cold and Flu season has hit us hard.  Please read over the information below concerning staying healthy during this time.


Cold and Flu Season Reminders


***Please read over these reminders and tips for staying healthy during cold and flu season***


Sick students stay home
  • ***** Fever free for 24 hours is our rule ******
  • We are having an issue with parents sending their sick child to school
  • Students who have a fever, feel nauseated, are vomiting, or have diarrhea should stay home
  • Don’t come back too soon.  Please make sure your child is ready to come back to school.
  • ***** Fever free for 24 hours is our rule ******
Promoting hand washing
  • Washing hands well and often will protect students from getting infected by and spreading bacteria and viruses
Important times to wash hands:
  • after using the bathroom
  • before eating lunch or snacks
  • after outdoor activities
  • when hands get dirty from classroom activities
Teaching and modeling hygienic coughing, sneezing, and nose-blowing
  • Respiratory infections can spread from student to student in airborne droplets from coughs and sneezes.
  • Please model how to cough or sneeze into a tissue or an elbow — not into hands.
  • Nose-blowing can also spread germs  
  • Make sure students are blowing their nose and throwing the tissue in trash immediately
Clean and Wash!
  • Parents please take the time to clean / wash / wipedown items like:
    • Jackets
    • Backpacks
    • Shoes
    • Binders
    • Lunchboxes
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Creekside Yearbooks are on sale!
We will only have 1 yearbook for all of Creekside (Primary and Elementary)
To buy a yearbook click HERE and put in the code 19069
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Next PTO meeting
***Feb 27th @ 6:00 pm***

2017-18 PTO Officers
  • President - Jennifer Turner
  • Vice President - Kelly Hartley
  • Secretary - Lori Carter
  • Treasurer - Michelle Coker
  • Assistant Treasurer - Jennifer Thallas

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Spring Arts Night
  • April 19th - 5:00 - 8:00 pm
  • Art Show
  • Creekside Chorus performance
  • East Band performance
  • Silent Auction fundraiser in the Library
  • Art fundraiser for Fully Tummy - more info here → LINK

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Remind information
Our Remind program is a great way to get information out to parents through a text messaging service or email service.
Examples:

  • School closures
  • Weather info
  • School calendar reminders
  • School announcements
  • and other info as needed

Join Creekside Primary “Remind” notification system → LINK
Also,
Join Bus Remind notifications - follow your child's bus on "Remind" 

  • info on bus delays
  • info on time changes
  • and other info as needed
Sign up here - LINK

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Attendance Data
Having high attendance is a school goal for us and we want to celebrate our attendance data.  So far our attendance data looks good for the year.  Great job everyone!
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Instagram - Twitter - Facebook - They are open for anyone to "Follow"  
Facebook - Creekside Primary
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Upcoming Dates:


Feb 19 - No school - President’s Day


Feb 27 - PTO meeting @ 6:00 pm


Feb 28 - ½ day for students.  Professional Development for teachers


March 17-25 - SPRING BREAK


April 19 - Spring Arts Night 5:00-8:00


May 11 - Field Day


May 18 - Field Day make-up


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Communication

Please communicate with us at Creekside anytime you have questions or concerns.  Your child's teacher is always available to discuss any question you may have.  
Please email, call or come by to see me at any time.  The front door at Creekside is open @ 7:00 AM and usually does not close until 4:00.  You are welcome to come by any time during the day to see us.


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