Creekside Connections

Wednesday, September 11

Patriot Day - Wear red, white and blue

Friday, September 13

PTO/PTA Start Up Meeting 9:00 a.m.

Tuesday, September 17

Fall School Pictures (individuals)

Thursday, September 19

Watch D.O.G.S. Orientation at MISD ESC (more below)

Wednesday, September 25

Parent Involvement/PTO Meeting 9 a.m.

Dr Ruffin, Guest Speaker

Tuesday, October 8

Fall Parent Night & Open House

Thursday, October 10

End of 1st 9 Weeks

Friday, October 11-Monday, October 14

District Holiday

Tuesday, October 15

Student Holiday

Tuesday, October 22

Fall Picture Retakes

SAY IT:

Compassion: Caring enough to do something about someone else’s needs

SEE IT:

Sometimes, compassion comes from the most unlikely source. In The Lion’s Paw, a Little Golden Book by Jane Warner Watson, a lion asks for help when he gets a thorn in his paw. One by one, the other animals reply to the lion’s need with, “Not I.” Some of the animals give excuses not to help, some of them just continue on their way. When it seems like there are no animals in the jungle willing to help the poor lion, a small mouse volunteers to help. Take a few minutes to watch this read along version of this classic story. As you watch, think about which of these animals represent the same way you would respond to the lion. Discuss with an adult how you can start trying to be more like the mouse, who showed compassion by helping the lion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDDJLAj_8F8

BE IT:

Make a list of people in your family, community, or school who could use some help. Schedule a time for you and your family to reach out and offer help. Be on the lookout for more opportunities to help those around you when they are in need. Remember that compassion doesn’t require great ability, it only requires availability.

While communication has been shared at the district level, we wanted to be sure to remind Creekside parents that cell phones and other devices that connect to the internet (smartwatch, texting devices, tablets) are to be turned off during the school day.

Students will be allowed to have cell phones on campus. However, they are expected to be “away for the day” in backpacks and turned off to prevent distractions. The cell phone policy update applies to all MISD classrooms, hallways, restrooms, cafeterias, and other school property during the school day.

The more common device we see at the elementary level is a smart watch/Apple watch device. Please note students are not permitted to have these turned on, therefore it is not necessary for them to wear them during the school day.

For more details on MISD's policy, click HERE.

Montgomery ISD has announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the current income eligibility guidelines. Each school/site or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone on request.

Starting on July 16, 2024 Montgomery ISD will begin distributing letters to the households of the children in the district about eligibility benefits and any actions households need to take to apply for these benefits. Applications also are available at 20774 Eva St. Montgomery, TX 77356 or at your child’s campus starting the week of July 22, 2024

Click on the link below for direct access to the application.