Our next Digital Learning Day (DLD) for all students is scheduled for Friday, March 15.

This is the last of four at-home asynchronous learning days this school year that will provide additional planning time for teachers.

Note that students can access lessons in eCLASS but will not have virtual class time with their teachers on these scheduled DLDs.

On Friday, March 15, GCPS will provide meals via bus distribution. Families should expect buses to run their routes starting at approximately 10:45 a.m., beginning with the first stop on the route.

We are using a new vendor, Bedford Falls, for our Spring Book Fair which is scheduled to take place March 13-22, 2024. Each student will visit with their class during this time.

Forms of payment: Cash, Credit Card, Debit Card, or Kid Credit (digital payment) - https://kidcredit.bedfordfallsusa.com/ (find Camp Creek in the list using zip code to search)

We will have a FAMILY SHOPPING DAY during the DLD on March 15 from 10 am until 1 pm.

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!

If you would like to VOLUNTEER to help staff the Camp Creek ES Spring Book Fair, please use the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F44A4A623ABFEC25-45614800-spring

Gwinnett’s best young artists will be in the spotlight from February 22 through March 21, during Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Tapestry event. GCPS’ annual celebration of the arts takes place at the school district’s headquarters, which is located at 437 Old Peachtree Rd. NW in Suwanee. Visitors to the school district’s J. Alvin Wilbanks Instructional Support Center (ISC) can roam the student art exhibit, seeing firsthand how the lessons from Gwinnett’s award-winning fine arts teachers come to life through student artwork.

Over the course of three-and-a-half weeks, the ISC’s lobby area will be transformed into an art museum filled with paintings, drawings, three-dimensional art, mixed media, pottery, jewelry, and two-dimensional art— all created by Gwinnett students. The student artwork will rotate by cluster during the exhibit. Tapestry is open to the public during business hours during the week and during designated weekend hours.

Building hours are:

• Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Saturday 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Sunday 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
• NO artwork will be displayed March 2 – 3, 2024.

February 22 – February 29: Participating schools in the Brookwood, Duluth, Grayson, Meadowcreek, North Gwinnett, and Shiloh Clusters. Grayson Tech, GSMST, and McClure Health and Science High School will also be on display.

March 5 – March 11: Archer, Berkmar, Collins Hills, Discovery, Mill Creek, Mountain View, and Norcross Clusters. Also on display will be Give Center West, North Metro Academy of Performing Arts, and Paul Duke STEM High School.

March 14 – March 21: Central Gwinnett, Dacula, Lanier, Parkview, Peachtree Ridge, Seckinger, and South Gwinnett Clusters. Along with Oakland Meadow, Gwinnett Online Campus, Phoenix High, and School of the Arts (SOTA).

Buy a rubber duck for yourself and / or buy a duck for a friend! Support Camp Creek ES Odyssey of the Mind by letting a friend know how LUCKY you are to have them!

• Ducks purchased for friends will be delivered to their homeroom.
• Ducks will be sold March 11-14 in the Camp Creek ES Cub Cafe from 8:20 until 8:45 a.m.

We are seeking English-speaking Camp Creek parents interested in volunteering ONE hour a week for one-on-one conversation support for Camp Creek parents enrolled in our Spring Semester Adult English class. Contact Anna Porter for more information if you're interested in helping! anna.porter@gcpsk12.org

Our Cubs earn Cubby Cash for following “PAWS” at school.

Cubby Cash is awarded when students are: Practicing Good Manners, Actively Participating, Working Together, and Showing Self Control.

Cubs then get to spend their Cubby Cash at the Cubby Cash Store each month!

If your family is interested in donating, please click on the Amazon or Oriental Trading wish lists. You can also use the wish lists to get ideas for the types of items we put in the store but purchase from your favorite stores. The wish list items will come directly to the school. If you send in items, please put your name on it so that we can thank you for your support!

Thank you in advance for your support!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/I3RBBY5EVCD2?ref_=wl_share

www.orientaltrading.com/web/wishlist/26554325734/940318552-Michele_'s_Wish_List?cm_mmc=social-_-Wishlist_-_-sharelink-_-sharelink

The Camp Creek ES PTA is looking for the following volunteers (as underlined) for the committees in bold. If you have any interest or questions, contact Michelle Pixton at mppixton@gmail.com.

Bingo Night – Event - Chair Needed- will be transitioned from current Chair (OCTOBER) Work with PHS Community School to reserve date, cafeteria, and custodial staff, communicate set up and procure AV equipment. Set up signage at PHS for event. Order Bingo Cards and pencils. Create Sign Up Genius for volunteers across all Bingo committees. Create advertisement for Weekly Paws. Set up and monitor ticket sales on MemberHub. Set up and break down (volunteers will help with this as well). Volunteers can help behind the scenes prior to each event or by running ticket and food sales or fun stations during each event. Perfect for volunteers looking to help a lot or a little.

Bingo Night – Games -Chair Needed- will be transitioned from current Chair (OCTOBER) Ensure Carnival Games are in working order. Order prizes for games. Set up and breakdown games in auxiliary gym (volunteers will help with this as well)

Bingo Night - Concessions - Shadowing Co-Chair Needed (OCTOBER) Help feed our hungry crowd at Bingo Night by planning the “menu”, obtaining snacks/pizza/drinks, and coordinating volunteers to work just on the night of the event.

Camp Creek Carnival – Shadowing Co-Chair Needed (APRIL) Plan and organize event at CCES, procure bouncy houses, dunk tank, face painting and hair painting supplies, DJ, carnival games, food trucks. Create Sign Up Genius for volunteers. Create advertisement for Weekly Paws. Set up and monitor ticket sales on MemberHub. Set up and monitor ticket sales on MemberHub. Set up and break down (volunteers will help with this as well). Volunteers can help behind the scenes prior to each event or by running ticket and food sales or fun stations during each event. Perfect for volunteers looking to help a lot or a little.

Volunteer Coordinator - Chair Needed (Bingo – OCTOBER and Carnival - APRIL) Serve as point person for all volunteers at these events, checking them in for each shift and explain their tasks, periodically circulate through volunteer stations to ensure appropriately staffed and volunteers do not have questions. Many volunteers are sourced from Service Clubs from Trickum and Parkview, so additional explanation may be needed if new to the events.

Environmental Education - Outdoor Classroom - Shadowing Co-Chair to Chair Needed The outdoor classroom provides hands-on learning experiences, focusing on agricultural and environmental issues, as well as awareness of natural resources and conservation. Help is needed with seasonal planting and maintenance, as well as labeling and tagging existing plants.

Exceptional Children - Chair Needed (March) Show appreciation for our Exceptional Education Teachers and Support staff during Exceptional Children’s Week in March. This generally includes some small recognition each day in their mailbox and a breakfast. Guidance will be provided from past activities; chair may be creative to express appreciation for these special teachers while working within the parameters of approved budget.

Room Parent Coordinator – Shadowing Co-Chair to Chair Needed Participate in Room Parent selection from Meet the Teacher volunteer sheets and secure Room Parent where no volunteers. Compile Room Parent packet, and host Room Parent meeting (late August/early September). Send communication reminders regarding Bingo Baskets, Class Parties, and Teacher Appreciation Week. Serve as a resource for Room Parent questions and provide any necessary support.

Yearbook Event Photography- Chairs Needed (Available to attend events during school) Capture candid and staged photos during school events (like Pastries with Parents, Boosterthon, Field Day) and special events (like Bingo Night, International Night, Carnival) to be used in our yearbook. Basic photography skills a plus. Opportunity open to multiple volunteers.

Are you ready for Spirit Nights!?

What is a Spirit Night?

When a local business around Lilburn is willing to donate a portion of their profit to OUR school, when we buy from them!

How do I participate?

Go to the business hosting the Spirit Night, order and say:

“We are here for Camp Creek Elementary School’s Spirit Night!”

*Pay attention to the Weekly PAWS to see which Spirit Night is coming up.*

Thank You for supporting Camp Creek!

Email: 200FrontOffice@gcpsk12.org
Website: https://www.gcpsk12.org/CampcreekES
Location: Camp Creek Elementary School, Cole Drive Southwest, Lilburn, GA, USA
Phone: (770) 921-1626
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CampCreekElementarySchool

This includes COVID-19, Influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

When you have a respiratory virus:

• If you have symptoms of a respiratory virus that are not caused by something else, stay home and avoid contact with others.
• Symptoms may include fever, chills, fatigue, cough, runny nose, and headache.
• You can resume your normal activities when you meet both of these criteria for at least 24 hours:
• Your symptoms are getting better overall, AND
• You have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing medication).
• When you go back to normal activities, it is recommended to take added precautions over the next 5 days, such as steps for cleaner air, respiratory hygiene, mask use when indoors around others, physical distancing.
• Remember to follow and encourage general infection control measures can help to limit the spread of illnesses. Infection control measures include:
• Hand washing (Remember that some germs such as Norovirus are resistant to alcohol-based hand sanitizers.)
• Respiratory hygiene/Covering coughs and sneezes.
• Staying home and away from others when sick.
• Cleaning and sanitizing, especially common touch surfaces
• Ensure the effectiveness of the cleaning agents in killing bacteria and viruses, it is important to follow the instructions on the label regarding the contact times. Contact times refer to the duration that the cleaning agent needs to stay wet on the surface being cleaned.

• GNR Health department “Too Sick for Work/School” guidance: https://www.gnrhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/TooSick-for-Work-or-School-English-and-Spanish.pdf
• CDC guidance for Preventing the Spread of Respiratory Viruses when sick: https://www.cdc.gov/respiratoryviruses/prevention/precautions-when-sick.html

As we enter the winter season, it is important to know what to expect from GCPS in case of inclement weather.

Learn more about inclement weather procedures here: https://www.gcpsk12.org/domain/12086

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