creekside high school newsletter
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July 2016TRANSCRIPT
PrincipalJ. Randy Johnson
Assistant PrincipalsKristin Bozeman
Linda CarnallTroy Kasting
Executive SecretarySusan Wyatt
Guidance CounselorsJennifer Fornera
Denise HeidenreichAmy Kennair
Jennifer TippinsRegistrar
TBACareer SpecialistAngela Hensley
Athletic DirectorGuy HarrisBookkeeperTracey Pitts
Issue 3July 2016
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100 Knights Lane • St. Johns, FL 32259 • (904) 547-7300
Dear Parents, Students and Friends of Creekside, The new school year is fast approaching. We expect to have a full house (2,025 students). While CHS continues to grow, it is our desire to make a connection with each student every day. As we look towards the opening of school I am enthused by our Link Crew initiative. Link Crew provides an upperclassman mentor for entering freshmen students. These mentors will guide, collaborate and interact with freshmen throughout their first year of high school. The 2016-2017 school year holds such promise. I’m excited to get started. Congratulations to Mrs. Linda Gillespie, Mrs. Janet Robles and Ms. Colleen Murphy for being named Florida Foreign Language Association’s Most Valuable Teachers for secondary schools. All three teachers were recently recognized at July’ School Board meeting. I am especially grateful for the “extra” they provide Creekside students. Truly, it is uplifting to see the fruits of their labor. Our student achievement results recently arrived. I am very proud of the efforts of students, teachers and parents to continually focus on learning. Our results show that CHS students are thriving academically. Our over-all aim is to develop a well-rounded student. I trust your child plans to “plug-in.” Did you know we have over 67 clubs and co-curricular organizations? These co-curriculas are designed for your student to get involved. Please visit the CHS Website (http://www-chs.stjohns.k12.fl.us/) to gain current and upcoming information regarding the opening of school. Listed below are just a few primers to get started:
Sunday, July 31st ..................Student Schedules are posted to Home Access Center (HAC) Monday, August 1st ..............Freshmen Day with Link Crew (8:30-1:00) New Parent Orientation (8:30-9:30) Tuesday, August 9th ..............Open House (9:00-12:00) New Parent Orientation Make-up (9:00-10:00) Wednesday, August 10th .......First Day of School
Counselors will be available August 1, 2016 from 1:30-3:30 to take schedule change requests in person. Students have the first five (5) days of school to request a schedule change. The 2016-2017 school year arrives with great promise. I look forward to a very engaging year! In closing, I leave you with a quote from Mother Teresa: “We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do.”
Let’s be a blessing to others,Sincerely,
RandyJ. Randy JohnsonPrincipal
The vision of Creekside High School is to inspire in all students a passion for lifelong learning, creating educated and caring contributors to the world.
The mission of Creekside High School is to provide
students an opportunity
to achieve academic,
athletic, fine arts, and extra
curricular excellence
within a safe and secure learning
environment. Creekside High
School staff and students will strive to
model and support the six pillars of
Character Counts.
“The Shield”July 2016 • Issue 3
Published Six Times Per YearCreekside High School
St. Johns County School District40 Orange St.
St. Augustine, FL 32084-3633
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Start of School Process 2016-2017For information on dates and procedures for the 2016-2017 start of school process
please go to the following links:• Freshman: http://www-chs.stjohns.k12.fl.us/guidance/freshman-orientation-2016-2017/• Sophomores-Seniors: http://www-chs.stjohns.k12.fl.us/guidance/10th-11th-12th-grade-start-of-
school-info-2016-2017/• You can also access this information from the Creekside High School Homepage.
Please note that this process is different from previous years!!!
Visit the Creekside website to access the links.This replaces the process that was previously called Freshman Orientation
FORMS FOR THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL-this link will be updated as soon as the forms are released. These forms are due the first day of school. They may be turned in starting on August 1. Students will not receive IDs until these forms are completed and turned in. Without an ID you may not check out library books, buy lunch, purchase Homecoming or Prom tickets, attend a field trip or buy a yearbook. Additionally, the forms are required to use technology on campus.
Lockers: 9th graders may pay their locker deposit of $5 starting on Link Crew Freshman Day. Lockers are pre-assigned and the locker deposit carries over each year. If the locker deposit is not paid for by August 29 the lock will be changed until the deposit is paid.
Textbooks: Will be distributed after school starts.
July 31, 2016: Student Schedules are posted to HAC:If you would like to request a schedule change please send an email to the address that will be posted here as time gets closer. Freshman will have an opportunity to request schedule changes during the Link Crew Freshman Day. Students have the first five (5) days of school to request a schedule change. After August 16 at 4:00 PM, schedule change requests will NOT be accepted.
August 1, 2016: 8:30 AM-1:00 PM • Link Crew Freshman Day • GymnasiumA fun day for freshman to come see the campus, meet other students and receive a mentor that will be there for them their first year of high school. As part of this day students will receive schedules, get a tour of the campus, have the opportunity to pay the locker deposit of $5 and purchase PE Uniforms for $25. Students may turn in completed forms that are due the first day of school. Students who are unable to attend this Freshman Day may still get a Link Crew mentor by emailing Ms. Kennair at [email protected]. This time frame is for students only. Parents are welcome to come at 1:00 to pick up their student and if needed, request a schedule change.
8:30 AM-9:30 AM • New Parent Orientation • AuditoriumMeet the PTSO volunteers and get valuable information that you need as a CHS parent. Topics will include: transportation, PayPams, HAC, important dates, Constant Contact, School Access, PTSO Membership, volunteering at CHS, and many more items. Spirit wear will be available for purchase. Parents of students in all grades who are new to Creekside are welcome!
1:00 PM-3:30 PM • Schedule Change Requests • Media CenterAny 9th grader who missed Link Crew Freshman Day and any 10, 11, or 12th grader may come discuss and schedule change requests. Students may turn in the forms that are due on the first day of school.
6:00-7:00 PM • Freshman/New Student Athletic Meeting • AuditoriumMeet the Creekside Coaches and get information needed to get your student ready to play! Creekside spirit wear will be available for purchase and the Athletic Boosters will be there to help you navigate the world of high school athletics as a parent.
August 9, 2016: 9:00-12:00 • District Open House • Creekside CampusDuring this time students and parents will have the opportunity to tour the campus, turn in forms that are due the first day of school, pay for parking ($70) and locker deposit ($5), or pay for PSAT ($15 for 9th and 11th graders only). Spirit wear will also be available for purchase at this time.
9:00 -10:00 AM • New Parent Orientation Make-up • Small CafeteriaIf you were unable to attend the New Parent Orientation on August 1st please join us at this time for a repeat! Meet the PTSO volunteers and get valuable information that you need as a CHS parent. Topics will include: transportation, PayPams, HAC, important dates, Constant Contact, School Access, PTSO Membership, volunteering at CHS, and many more items. Parents of students in all grades who are new to Creekside are welcome!
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NHS NewsNEW MEMBERS: We have 100 new members being inducted into Creekside’s chapter. Students
being inducted applied during the spring admission period and received acceptance letters the last week of school. The official induction ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, August 16 at 6pm in the auditorium.
PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS: Applications for membership are taken each April. At that time sophomores and juniors that meet eligibility requirements should apply. Check the Creekside NHS website for details. NEW STUDENTS TO CREEKSIDE can transfer their membership from another school by having a letter/email from their previous school sent to Creekside’s NHS Chapter Advisor, Mr. Keefe, stating that they were a member in good standing at their previous school.
Be In The Know At Creekside High School Students and Parents, register for “reminder” messages via text messages as they pertain to a specific Creekside Class. Find your class below:
Class of 2017: TEXT @co2017chs to 81010 Class of 2018: TEXT @co2018chs to 81010 Class of 2019: TEXT @co2019chs to 81010 Class of 2020: TEXT @co2020chs to 81010
PARENTS: To receive Creekside volunteer requests and other news via constant contact email, please log on to the CHS website, http://www-chs.stjohns.k12.fl.us/ and click on Email Alerts and News Registration (found under Quick Links) to submit your email address. For volunteer opportunities only, please email Debbie Nievinski directly at [email protected] with your request to be sent all volunteer opportunities via emails from Debbie, CHS Volunteer Coordinator.
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For Sponsoring the Link Crew Freshman Day on August 1st for the class of 2020. Thank you so much for your support! - Creekside Link Crew
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PTSO News Welcome back! The Creekside PTSO would like to welcome you and your student back for another exciting school year! Whether it’s your student’s first semester here at Creekside or you’re a veteran Knight, the Creekside PTSO is here to help. The Creekside PTSO is an organization comprised of parents, teachers and students in order to better serve the educational goals of our school. Over the past several months, our leadership committee has been working diligently to plan for the upcoming school year. Our goal this year is to provide support to the students and teachers through an array of speakers, capital initiatives, student and teacher events, and assistance with additional educational opportunities. It is going to be an exciting school year and we want and need your help. Parents that are actively engaged in their children’s education is a very effective means to help their student succeed in school. Being part of the PTSO, keeps you informed and offers you opportunities to volunteer to help meet the goals of the school. There are three steps in becoming involved: Membership, Communication and Participation. The first step is Membership. Our membership fees and employer matching gift program constitutes 95% of the funds the PTSO uses to support Creekside High School. Last year the PTSO contributed $24,600 to school activities and initiatives. Your membership fee helps us continue to grow this commitment! The second step is Communication. The PTSO meets the first Friday of every month at 9:30AM, in the professional library and all members are welcome to attend. Come join us for the first PTSO meeting, as we kick off the new school year on August 12th. The third step is Participation. There will be many opportunities for the PTSO to actively participate in events we are involved in or directly sponsor. You help is needed to make these activities a success. Join in our enthusiasm for this upcoming school and join the PTSO organization to help Creekside High School continue to offer educational excellence for our students. Let’s make this the best year yet!
Go Knights!Diane GrantPTSO President
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School Access Is So Important Approved School Access ensures the safety of our students, faculty/staff, and our campus. Effective 2015, all visitors and volunteers must have school access.
Do you ever???• Attend a meeting with Administration or Guidance• Attend a PTSO meeting• Volunteer time to a Club or Booster on campus• Proctor in the classroom, help in the bookroom, library, etc.• Drive Team members to a game or tournament• Volunteer for Special Events (Ticket Sales, Concessions, etc.)• Help at a School Sponsored Event (Performance, Camp, Running of the Knights)
If you answered “YES” to any of the above scenarios, it is important to apply for school access online BEFORE your meeting/activity/volunteering. Please go to the school district’s website: http://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/volunteer/ You cannot volunteer until your form is cleared in the system. Once cleared, a notification email will be sent to the email address provided on the application. All approvals are valid for three years. *If you are approved at another school or unsure of your status, please contact our KeepNTrack Coordinator, Deb Morton, at [email protected] for verification. Thank you for applying as required and keeping Creekside a safe environment for all.
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Thank you to all the volunteers who helped with the 2016 Creekside Running of the Knights 5K Run/Walk.
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Welcome Creekside Volunteers! We have many volunteer opportunities throughout the school year and greatly appreciate your time and talent! To receive Creekside volunteer requests and other news via constant contact email, please log on to the CHS website, http://www-chs.stjohns.k12.fl.us/ and click on Email Alerts and News Registration (found under Quick Links) to submit your email address. All school volunteers must be approved by the St. Johns County School District. Please see our volunteer guidelines on the CHS website: http://www-chs.stjohns.k12.fl.us/parents/volunteer/ To check your volunteer status, link your school access record to CHS, or update any information, please contact Deb Morton, CHS KeepNTrack Coordinator at [email protected] (you do not need to submit another online application.) If you have never volunteered in our school district before, you will need to complete the online school access application that can be found on the school district’s website: http://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/volunteer/. Unfortunately, you may not volunteer until your application is cleared in the system; so please apply today! Volunteers are welcomed and valued at Creekside – we could not do all that we do without your help and support! As always, thank you!
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Volunteers Needed for CHS Link Crew Freshman Day & Other ™Start of Schoolº Support Opportunities
It’s that time of year again. We are seeking adult and high school student volunteers to help with the following school support functions:
• Link Crew Freshman Day Monday, August 1 – 11am-1:30pm
• District Open House Tuesday , August 9 – 8:30am-12:30pm
• Start of School Support (Adults only) Wed, August 10 – Fri, August 12 – 1pm-3pm Mon, August 15 & Tues, August 16 – 11:40am-1:15am Wed, August 17 – 11:10am-12:45pm
If you can help with Creekside’s Link Crew Freshman Day, District Open House, and other “Start of School” functions, please email Debbie Nievinski at [email protected]. THANK YOU!!
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CREEKSIDE ATHLETICS
™2016-2017º Creekside Knights Athletic Booster Club Mission: The Creekside Knights Athletic Booster Club (CKABC) is a nonprofit organization of Parents, Coaches, Student Athletes, Faculty, and Community Members committed to promoting excellence in Creekside High School (CHS) interscholastic athletics by voluntarily helping to enrich the high school experience and foster success in the classroom for all students by building “Knights Pride” through all athletic programs.
Two new options are available for the 2016-2017 School Year: The Black Knight ($250.00) - You now have the option to choose between one regular season pass to all sports (home games only) OR an upgraded regular season family pass to one sport of choice (home games only up to 6 people), a $25.00 voucher for Creekside apparel purchases and a $20.00 voucher for concession purchases. Student Knight Pass for $100.00 will be available for purchase - it is one regular season pass to ALL SPORTS (home games only) and may be purchased in addition to any one of our membership levels.
JOIN CKABC NOW! Don’t wait until your “Season” to join the Boosters. Athletic Booster Information is sent out all school year and you don’t want to miss out on what’s going on. Get involved today and be in the know!! GO KNIGHTS!!
Team Try Out Date / Location Coach Contact InformationFootball Conditioning Now – CHS Weight room [email protected] & Girls Swim/ Dive Aug. 9-13 – JCP Aquatics Center Tracy DaCosta [email protected] Boys Cross Country Conditioning Now (various locations) [email protected] Cross Country Conditioning Now (various locations) Mandy Yates: [email protected] Golf Aug 3, 5, 8, 9 call for Tee Times [email protected] Golf 8/3 & 8/5, 3:45 PM Champions Club [email protected] August 1 – CHS Gymnasium [email protected]
All new students and their parents should attend the Freshman & New Student Athletics Orientation. The event will be held on August 1st at 6:00 PM in the auditorium. Meet the Creekside coaches and get information needed to get your student ready to play! Creekside spirit wear will be available for purchase and the Athletic Boosters will be there to help you navigate the world of high school athletics as a parent. All students interested in trying out for the following fall teams should note dates listed on the right and email the coach. The following forms are required to be submitted before tryouts or conditioning: FHSAA EL02 Physical, FHSAA EL03 Consent. Please visit the CHS Athletics website to download forms and for more information.