
WEEKLY PAWS
NOVEMBER 17, 2023

WEEKLY PAWS NEWSLETTER
May 9, 2025
We have reached the point in the school year where we have multiple culminating activities scheduled to take place. If you are uncertain about any upcoming events or activities, please give us a call at the school so that we can answer any questions and ensure you have correct dates, times, etc. As a reminder, WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2025 is the last day of the SY24-25 for students.
Cub Café End of the Year Reminders
There are NO CHARGES ALLOWED as of Thursday, May 1 . Students will either (1) need money in their account OR (2) have cash in hand to purchase a meal. Students will be given an alternate meal and milk if they do not have money on account after April 30, 2025.
Our final day for LUNCH VISITORS in the 2024-2025 school year will be WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025.
CLINIC NOTES
If your child has medications in the clinic, please pick them up by the end of the school year. If medications are not picked up by May 22, Mrs. Bowers will need to dispose of them.
Questions?
Contact Ms. Bowers, Camp Creek ES Clinic Worker
(770) 806-3780
SY 25-26 GCPS TRANSPORTATION FORMS
GCPS Transportation Forms were previously sent home via Friday Folder. We are asking that you complete the form for the 2025-2026 school year and return it to school by May 12, 2025. Having this information in advance allows GCPS transportation to print the correct tag for your student's bookbag.
- You should indicate grade level for the SY25-26 school year.
- You should not put a teacher name at this time.
- Check either GCPS bus, walker, OR car rider and mark a.m., p.m., OR both.
- Select your child's primary mode of transportation when completing the form.
- Please be sure to read the guidelines provided on the back of the form.
END OF YEAR HOUSEKEEPING ITEMS
If your student WILL BE returning to Camp Creek Elementary School for the 2025-26 school year, please be sure to:
- update parent / emergency information through ParentVue.
- You will be asked to verify emergency contacts when you return for SY 25-26.
- return the GCPS Transportation Form that was sent home indicating how your child will be going home from school next year (see above).
If your student will be leaving Camp Creek Elementary School, you will need to withdraw them.
- This also applies to current fifth grade students who will not be attending Trickum Middle School in the Fall. Contact Crystal Knox, Crystal.Knox@gcpsk12.org, prior to Friday, May 16.
- Any outstanding library books, textbooks, and / or school issued devices will need to be returned in order for us to process your withdrawal without delay!
We're looking forward to welcoming our new kindergarten students in the 2025-26 school year! If your child will be five years old on or before September 1, 2025, you can register now.
Kindergarten registration is as easy as 1, 2, 3! Much of the registration process, including the uploading of documents needed for registration, will be completed online.
Learn how to complete online registration on the GCPS website here: https://www.gcpsk12.org/.../new.../kindergarten-registration
YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION
What if student(s) did not order a yearbook?
Remaining yearbooks will be sold to FIFTH GRADE stduents on the LOWER LEVEL (GRADE 5 FLOOR) on THURSDAY, MAY 15 during AM arrival. Yearbook sales will then be open to students in Grades K-4 on Friday, May 16.
Please send CASH or CHECK made payable to Camp Creek ES PTA in the amount of $50.
GCPS Dual Language Immersion Parent Guidelines and Understandings:
The Kindergarten 2025-26 DLI Application will be available via the following page April 14 – May 9, 2025: https://www.gcpsk12.org/programs-and-services/dual-language-immersion
SPECIALS SCHEDULE - MAY 2025
The Camp Creek ES PTA is looking for the following volunteers for the upcoming school year. If you have any interest or questions, contact Michelle Pixton at mppixton@gmail.com.
Bingo Night – Event (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 advertisement for Weekly Paws. Set up and monitor ticket sales on Givebacks. Set up and break down (volunteers will help with this as well).
Bingo Night – Games (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 (OCTOBER) Coordinate preorder of Pizza and Chick-fil-A sandwiches, donation of drinks, and candy, and provide direction to volunteers on the night of the event. NEED Co-Chair
Bingo Night – Baskets (OCTOBER) Send email to room parents to obtain a Classroom Basket Rep for each class. Collects baskets from class reps, delivers to and sets up at PHS at Bingo Night.
Spring Fling – Event (APRIL) Event held at CCES; procure bouncy houses, dunk tank, face painting and hair painting supplies. Create advertisement for Weekly Paws. Set up and monitor ticket sales on Givebacks. Set up and break down (volunteers will help with this as well).
Spring Fling - Concessions (APRIL) Coordinate preorder of pizza, donation of drinks, and candy, and provide direction to volunteers on the night of the event.
Skip the shopping and hauling in heavy loads of school supplies!
Order now and they will be in your child's classroom at Meet the Teacher SY25-26!
This is an OPTIONAL SERVICE, not a requirement.
Online orders only!
Camp Creek ES Account Number 32129
Contact jamiegnef@gmail.com with questions.
Are you ready for CCES 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!”
(or use the code CAMPCREEK in Chick-fil-a’s mobile app!)
*Pay attention to the Weekly PAWS to see which Spirit Night is coming up.*
Thank You for supporting Camp Creek!
BRUSTER'S SPIRIT NIGHT
Join us at BRUSTER'S from 5:00-8:00 pm on the following dates:
- May 13
Be sure to tell your Bruster's associate that you are attending in support of Camp Creek Elementary School!
CHICK FIL A SPIRIT NIGHT
Join us for our final Camp Creek ES Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night of SY24-25 CFA LILBURN - 5:00-7:00 pm
- Tuesday, May 19
Be sure to tell your Chick-Fil-A associate that you are dining (drive-through or dine-in) in support of Camp Creek Elementary School!
Mobile orders can enter the promo code CCES25 on their order to participate as well!
If you’d like to have your business logo featured in the Weekly Paws each week of the school year, sign up for a Business Sponsorship. Sponsorship also includes admission to Bingo Night and the Spring Fling, plus provides important funding for PTA activities that support our families, students and teachers. Learn more on the PTA website: www.campcreekespta.com
CAMP CREEK ES
Email:
Website:https://campcreekes.gcpsk12.org/
Location:
958 Cole Drive SW Lilburn, GA 30047-5422
Phone:
(770) 921-1626
BRUSTER'S SPIRIT NIGHT
Join us at BRUSTER'S from 5:00-8:00 pm on Tuesday, May 13 for Camp Creek ES Bruster's Spirit Night.
Be sure to tell your Bruster's associate that you are attending in support of Camp Creek Elementary School!
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 05:00 PM
Bruster's Real Ice Cream, Five Forks Trickum Road Southwest, Lilburn, GA, USA
CHICK-FIL-A SPIRIT NIGHT
Join us at Chick-Fil-A LILBURN from 5:00-7:00 pm on Monday, May 19 for Camp Creek ES Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night!
Be sure to tell your Chick-Fil-A associate that you are dining (drive-through or dine-in) in support of Camp Creek Elementary School!
NEW THIS YEAR - mobile orders can enter the promo code CCES25 on their order to participate as well!
Monday, May 19, 2025, 05:00 PM
Chick-fil-A, Lawrenceville Highway, Lilburn, GA, USA
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 08:00 AM
Camp Creek Elementary School, Cole Drive Southwest, Lilburn, GA, USA
CAMP CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FALL INTERNATIONAL NIGHT
Join us as we showcase and celebrate Camp Creek's diversity!
This family favorite event will include potluck style food tasting and activities from many regions!
This year's celebration will also include an outdoor area for activities and outdoor feasts to enjoy!
SAVE THE DATE!
- MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2025
- LOCATION: CAMP CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- TIME: 6-8 PM
- If interested in helping please email Anna.porter@gcpsk12.org
More information to come in the Fall!
https://secure.smore.com/n/vkjrhz-cces-fall-international-night