Cub Connection
January 2
News & Updates
Hello CELC & MVLA Families,
Happy New Year! I hope you all had a fun-filled holiday and you and your families are healthy. I enjoyed time with my family for Christmas and New Year's. We also celebrated my niece's engagement (the one that sang at CELC for Patriot Day). It was nice to focus on family and relax a little but I am looking forward to seeing the students tomorrow. I am especially excited to welcome our EAK students. It is their first day! EAK parents, check your emails for a message from Miss Carlisle.
TK parents, as a reminder, Monday, January 3rd marks the first day of a full day schedule for your students. Release time is 2:50 pm. The gates open at 2:40 pm. Wednesdays are still 1:35 pm release with the rest of the school.
This week, we anticipate being a little short on staff. We apologize in advance for any difficulty reaching us in the office. We may need a little extra grace this week :). Many of us will be wearing multiple hats! Thank you for your support!
As a reminder, if your child is out on an independent study contract, please check in at the school office to turn in the paperwork when they return to school. We appreciate your partnership in your child's education.
The District continues to be guided by California Department of Public Health and our experiences from last year. Thank you for your support while we navigate the 2021-22 school year.
Important Updates and Information:
- There are three upcoming opportunities for students, staff and community members to get a COVID test. See information below.
- TK begins a full day schedule.
- Please make sure that you send your student to school with a Chromebook, mask and a water bottle daily.
- AUSD's next Kindness Dress Up day is Wednesday, January 5th. "We are Kindness Heroes". Wear a superhero shirt.
- As a reminder, CELC official start time is 9:05 am. Students are not considered late until 9:06 am.
- Students can be dropped off at the curb in the morning as long as there is a staff member present and it is before 9:05 am.
- It's not too late to join the PTA. Membership information is attached below! Checks or Venmo are accepted. Call the office for more information at 619-659-8250.
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We will keep you updated as things change or additional information comes up. If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Green at sgreen@alpineschools.net or 619-659-8250.
Please stay updated and informed on what is going on by checking our district and site web pages, reading the electronic weekly newsletter, checking your email, and scanning our social media pages. Our staff is also here to help if you have any questions.
Don't forget to wear a college shirt on Monday, a superhero shirt on Wednesday, and a school shirt on Friday!
Sincerely,
Tamara Ripke
CELC and MVLA Principal
Attention MVLA Parents
Welcome back to campus (Tuesday). I hope you had a fantastic holiday! As a reminder, our in-person classes are full. If you are a 100% homeschooler that is interested in returning to campus, please contact Stephanie Green in the office to be placed on a waitlist: 619-659-8250.
Please remember to send your student to school with their Chromebook, mask and a water bottle daily.
Do you love MVLA? If you would like to share a testimony, please email us your thoughts at tripke@alpineschools.net or your child's teacher. We would like to spread the word about our unique and amazing program.
Hayworth Family
School Wishlist
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3SFKL6ROWON5R?ref_=wl_share
QR for PTA Venmo
CELC PTA Membership Drive
COVID-19 Testing
COVID testing will be available in JMMS and SHES this week. COVID testing (saliva test) on Monday will take place in the JMMS staff parking lot. On Wednesday and Friday, COVID testing (nasal swab) will take place in the bus lane at CELC/SHES. Testing is open to staff, students and the community. Please pre-register at
https://www.covxlabs.com/prereg-formCUBS IN THE COMMUNITY
https://www.facebook.com/Creekside-Early-Learning-Center-414783265277455/
Click here to check out our Cub sightings!
Volunteers Wanted
We have a need for adult volunteers to help clean out some spaces on campus. If anyone is willing to volunteer after school or on the weekend, please let us know.
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Happier January
Join our AUSD family in utilizing resources at www.actionforhappiness.org. They have monthly themes and ideas to help keep us Happier-Kinder-Together!
Here is a look at the "Happier January" calendar for ideas to help make yourself and others happier.
Spirit Days
Wednesdays Mid-Week Mindfulness: wear a shirt with a positive message
Fridays School Spirit Day: wear your school shirt or school colors
AUSD is Hiring
If you, or any of your friends/family, love kids and are looking for part time work, please share our postings. We have a couple of positions on our site as well as on other campuses. Please visit https://www.edjoin.org/alpineschools. Please send friendly, qualified candidates our way!
The district would like to increase the number of substitute teachers in our pool. The pay has increased to $200 dollars a day. Please help spread the word. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Mrs. Ripke.
Mark Your Calendar
1/3 Students return to school
1/3 EAK begins
1/5 Super Hero Day
1/12 AUSD School Board Meeting 6:15 pm
1/17 No School- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
1/24-1/28 Great Kindness Challenge
1/28 100th Day of School
Office Staff
Mary Barkley, Clerk
Tamara Ripke, Principal
Stephanie Green, School Secretary
Connect with Us
M-F 8:00 am to 3:30 pm
Email: sgreen@alpineschools.net
Website: https://www.alpineschools.net
Location: 8818 Harbison Canyon Road
Phone: (619) 659-8250
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Creekside-Early-Learning-Center-414783265277455/