Community Cougar Connection

We got a little taste of chilly weather this morning!! It gave us a good reminder at arrival that the temperature fluctuates throughout the day. Please remind your child of the ever-changing weather this time of year. A jacket is always a good idea.

When you stop in for conferences this week, make sure you take a look at the lost and found! So many hoodies get peeled off at recess and left outside! We also have quite a few water bottles and lunch boxes in our collection.

Go COUGARS!

Starting Monday, October 14th students can log their minutes and collect pledges for our Read-a-Thon. Look for more details from Friday Folders and Rally Up.

Conferences will be held on October 15th from 3:00-7:00pm AND October 16th from 3:00-6:00pm.

We cant's wait to see you!! Please ensure that you are signed up to visit with teachers in K-5 or stop by to connect with 6-8.

K-5: Please visit this link to access sign ups for each classroom teacher. Choose one time that works well for your family.

6-8: Tables for all teachers will be set up in the gym each night. You will have the opportunity to speak with each of your child's teacher or those that you feel you need to connect with. No sign up needed, just come join their lines.

Upcoming PTO Dates

October 15 - Read-a-thon Starts

October 23 - In-n-Out Food Truck Fundraiser

November 7 - PTO Meeting

President: Katie Krueger
Vice President: Austyn Jenkins
Secretary: Kelley Doebler
Treasurer: Jen Levy

Halloween is a fun time to dress up and enjoy games, parties and candy. At Three Creeks, we will be holding both parties and a parade.

In order to maintain a safe environment for our school please abide by these guidelines. Your help and assistance is very much appreciated.

The following are considered not appropriate for school or school events:

• Costumes that are overly graphic, promote violence or otherwise might logically be assumed to be offensive to others.
• Costumes need to continue to meet our school’s dress code policy.
• Costumes that are sexually suggestive are not appropriate for school.
• Costumes with sound effects, lights, inflatable, or other components which would disrupt the classroom learning environment.
• Costumes that could be considered insensitive to various races, cultures, and religions.
• Toy or facsimile weapons of any kind (guns, knives, swords, bats, spikes, chains, blasters, lightsabers, etc.) are not permitted.
• Fake blood is not allowed.
• Please limit the ‘gore’ of the costume. Fake, dismembered body parts are not allowed.
• Masks are not permitted so faces are not covered.

Thank you to our families for your assistance and support to help make our day fun, creative, and safe for everyone.

Come be a part of the big behind the scenes topics that guide our school. This is an input committee from a vital stakeholder in our school...you!

Mark your calendars for the following dates:

September 17th - Discuss School Data, Enrollment and School Goals - SLIDES

November 19th - Discuss Budget and Update on School Data

January 21st - Revisit Budget, discuss Schedules, Calendars and Enrollment

March 25th - Revisit Schedule and Calendar, Student Fees and Attendance

May 20th - Year in Review, Plans for 25-26

We will meet in the Three Creeks Library from 6:00-7:00pm

(and a virtual link will be available in case you can't be in person!)

Come learn about topics including school safety, emotional regulation, restorative practices, tech/cyber security, assessments, and more. Coffee and Breakfast snack provided.

September 27th - Topic: School Safety and Security

October 25th - Topic: Technology Secuirty

November 22nd

December 20th

January 24th

February 21st

March 28th

October 14th-31st - Read-a-thon

October 15th - Cougar Chorale Rehearsal - 2:45-3:30pm

October 15th - NJHS Induction Ceremony 3:30-4:30pm

October 15th - Conferences 3-7

October 16th - Conferences 3-6

October 16th - Midterm Grades Come out

October 17th - Non-Student Contact Day

October 18th - Fall Break-No Staff or Students

October 22nd - Middle School Concert Choir and Jazz Band - Cafetorium 6:30PM

October 23rd - Resturant Night - In-Out Burger Food Truck / Book Mobile from Jeffco Public Library

October 24th - 5th grade to Young Ameritowne

October 24th - PRIDE Awards for K-4th grade AND 6-8th grade

October 25th - PRIDE Awards for 5th grade

October 25th - Spirit Theme: Hat Day for Cat Care

October 25th - Family Coffee 8-9am (Library) ☕

October 29th - Middle School Concert Band and Symphonic Band - Cafetorium 6:30PM

October 29th - Cougar Chorale Rehearsal - 2:45-3:30pm - @ Ralston Valley High School

October 30th - Middle School Social/ Dance TBA

October 31st - 🍂 🎃 🍁

• K-5 Fall Parties 1-2PM
• Fall Parade 2-2:30PM (no pulling of students from parade-all students will dismiss at 2:45)

November 1st - Non-Student Contact Day (NO SCHOOL)

November 5th - Vision/Hearing Screening 👀👂

November 6th - Vision/Hearing Screening 👀👂

November 6th - Ralston Valley Area Band and Orchestra Festival (Elem and MS) - RVHS

November 7th - PTO Meeting 6:30-8:00

November 8th - Spirit Theme: Three Creeks Wear

November 8th - Read-a-Thon Prizes Distributed

November 9th - Cougar Chorale Rehearsal - 2:45-3:30pm

November 12th - Ralston Valley Area Choir Festival (Elem & Middle) - RVHS 7:00 *UPDATED*

November 11th - 22nd - Student Council Charity Drive - Charity TBA

November 15th - Spirit Theme: Inside Out Day

November 15th - Cougar Chorale Rehearsal - 2:45-3:30pm

November 18th - MS Honor Band/Orchestra Auditions - Creighton MS 5:00-8:30

November 21st - PRIDE Awards

November 22nd - Spirit Theme:

November 22nd - Family Coffee 8-9am ☕

November 25th-29th - Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL

Facebook: Three Creeks K-8

Instagram: threecreeksk8

Please click here for more information about Middle School Sports

This link includes dates and registration information

jackie.smutz@jeffco.k12.co.us

K-5 Assessment Calendar

6-8 Assessment Calendar

Families can see 2024 CMAS, 2025 Fall MAP and DIBELS scores on Insight.

2024 CMAS paper reports will be given out from 4th & 5th grade teachers and 6th-8th grade Math teachers during Fall Conferences

ann.schuh@jeffco.k12.co.us

Jeffco’s GT Website.

Spotlight on Advanced Learners. This resource provides timely information for families to explore and will be updated each month. It is a growing document and gives you access to past resources.

All students K-8 with ALPs will be developing new goals in the month of October. Goals should be active and available for parent viewing by 10/31/24 in Student Insights. Use the link below to see your child's ALP goals.

Family instructions for families to get to Student Insights can be accessed here.

Please reach out to Heather Ednalino at Heather.Ednalino@jeffcoschools.us if you have any questions or need support.

Girls in Construction

Around 40 5th-8th grade girls join us on a field trip last week to learn more about careers in the construction industry. This work based learning event peaks our students interests in their career and academic plans.

8th Grade Warren Tech Tours SHOUT OUT!

All our 8th grade students got to see hands on several of the programs at Warren Tech North and other campuses. These programs are available for them to register beginning in their Sophomore/Junior year of high school.

Supporting Youth Impacted by Trauma Webinar

Dina Zainy, from the DPS Trauma-Informed Practices Team will provide attendees with information about the impacts that trauma has on youth, and how to ensure that all young people have the opportunity to build healthy relationships and feel safe in their environments. Dina will also provide parents with tools for how to support their child and how to advocate for them in a school setting. Register for the webinar here. Spanish interpretation will be available.

Introduction to Financial Aid led by Red Rocks CC for Jeffco Families

Information regarding paying for college is constantly changing. Below is a presentation for all Jeffco families.

• Presentation

• Recording

The SSIS SEL Edition Screening/Progress Monitoring Scales is a strength-based tool for screening and progress monitoring social and emotional competence. Teachers will be asked to score each student in their class in the five following areas: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making.

For more information, please reference this link.

MIddle School will be participating in a Panorama Survey to address social emotional strengths/weaknesses in their Advisement class.

For more information, please reference this link.

trclark@jeffcoschools.us

Ordering your yearbook here!

If you have an 8th grader, please order your "Baby Ad" for the back of the yearbook by November 22nd. Share your thoughts, memories, and encouragement with your child as they leave Three Creeks and venture into the highschool chapter of their lives.

Campus Parent Portal (Infinite Campus Supports, update regularly)

Campus Student Portal (Infinite Campus Supports, updated regularly)

Infinite Campus Parent Portal Jeffco Website (Public Facing Website)

Google Classroom Parent Guide (Made in Jeffco, very basic)

Google Classroom Help (Google Created and the most up to date)

Family Handbook

School Calendars

School Website