8th Grade Celebration
This week Wednesday (May 20th) we will have our annual 8th grade celebration at Community Reformed Church. The event starts at 7:30 PM. This is a always a fun and exciting night for all the kids.
Music Events this Week
On Tuesday at 7:00 PM, the 6-12th grade Orchestra will perform at DeWitt Auditorium. On Thursday at 7:30 PM, the Creekside Choirs will perform their end of the year concert, also at DeWitt Auditorium. Come on out to support these fine performers!
Last Week is Coming Fast!
Yes, Memorial Weekend is this next weekend and yes, next week is our last week of school. Crazy! Just a couple of reminders. May 27 and 28 we have delayed start days (start school at 9:45 AM) and on May 29th, we have a half day of school (students dismissed at 10:55 AM). Also, on May 28th (Thursday) the 8th graders will be going to Michigan's Adventure for the day.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Monday, May 4, 2009
Week of May 4, 2009
Teacher Appreciation Week
This week is National Teacher Appreciation Week. If you have a moment, drop a teacher a note, or send them an e-mail, thanking them for a job well done.
This week is National Teacher Appreciation Week. If you have a moment, drop a teacher a note, or send them an e-mail, thanking them for a job well done.
Band Parents - Tulip Time Change of Start Time
This information will also go out with your child(ren). The time for when the 7th and 8th grade bands leave for tulip time on Wednesday has changed. Please have your child(ren) here by 12:30 p.m. as the busses will leave at 12:40 p.m. Thank you!
Tulip Time Week - Half Days on Wednesday and Thursday
Don't forget, this week school dismisses at 10:55 a.m. on Wednesday and Thursday for Tulip Time. We encourage you to go to the parades and support the students who are marching!
BookFair at Barnes & Noble (Holland)
Thursday, May 7, from 9 AM to 10 PM if you purchase anything (excludes gift certificates and their café) from B&N and use this # 485201 a % of all sales will go to the Creekside library. No additional expense or charge will be added to your bill and you only need to say you want your purchase to benefit Creekside library. If you forget the number, just tell them you want to help Creekside library and they will put in the number for you. So if you’re needing something for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, a graduation, a baby gift, birthday rememberance, or something to read for summer vacation – please choose to shop this Thursday, May 7 and help Creekside earn some book buying power.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Week of April 27, 2009
Air Jam Was Great Success
Last Friday's Air Jam was awesome. The students did a fantastic job in their performances and the student body was a great audience. The staff had a great time doing their rendition of "Rock Band" (you may want to ask your kid(s) about that!).
Here is a list of the students who participated:
Alice Schipper & Cam Wolbrink (sing)
Mason Kubiak (dance)
Natalie VandenHeuvel (sing)
Melissa VanOmen (piano)
Noah Gilleylen (martial arts)
Angel Gatchell (sing)
Brooke Karafa (piano)
Breana Sturgill & Courtney Wolbrink (sing & dance)
Corey Dushane (sing)
Allie Vruggink (sing)
Josh Owen & Kam Twork (dance)
Katie Biedler (sing)
Parent Meeting Tonight (6:30 PM in the Quack Shack)
There is a meeting for any parent interested in discussing the recent student participation issues. The meeting should last for about an hour.
Reminder... Tulip Time half days next week.
Next week Wednesday and Thursday (May 6 and 7) students will be dismissed at 10:55 AM.
Support the Creekside Media Center
On Thursday May 7th from Noon - 10 PM, the Creekside Media Center is being sponsored by Holland's Barnes & Noble. A portion of all purchases (using the correct code) will go to the Creekside Media Center. Your son/daughter will be taking home a voucher with more information and a code. If you do not have your voucher, you can still have credit go towards Creekside by using the code #485201. Thanks for your support!
Last Friday's Air Jam was awesome. The students did a fantastic job in their performances and the student body was a great audience. The staff had a great time doing their rendition of "Rock Band" (you may want to ask your kid(s) about that!).
Here is a list of the students who participated:
Alice Schipper & Cam Wolbrink (sing)
Mason Kubiak (dance)
Natalie VandenHeuvel (sing)
Melissa VanOmen (piano)
Noah Gilleylen (martial arts)
Angel Gatchell (sing)
Brooke Karafa (piano)
Breana Sturgill & Courtney Wolbrink (sing & dance)
Corey Dushane (sing)
Allie Vruggink (sing)
Josh Owen & Kam Twork (dance)
Katie Biedler (sing)
Parent Meeting Tonight (6:30 PM in the Quack Shack)
There is a meeting for any parent interested in discussing the recent student participation issues. The meeting should last for about an hour.
Reminder... Tulip Time half days next week.
Next week Wednesday and Thursday (May 6 and 7) students will be dismissed at 10:55 AM.
Support the Creekside Media Center
On Thursday May 7th from Noon - 10 PM, the Creekside Media Center is being sponsored by Holland's Barnes & Noble. A portion of all purchases (using the correct code) will go to the Creekside Media Center. Your son/daughter will be taking home a voucher with more information and a code. If you do not have your voucher, you can still have credit go towards Creekside by using the code #485201. Thanks for your support!
Monday, April 20, 2009
Week of April 20, 2009
Thank You Volunteers!
On Friday, April 17th we had a thank you celebration for our volunteers. We get so many people that help make our school a great place to be, and they do so because they just want to help. How great is that?!
Volunteers, please accept a big thank you from the Creekside Staff for all the amazing things you do to help us out.
Innocademy Coming to Creekside
For the 2009-10 school year, Creekside will be partnering with Innocademy to help provide some middle school components for their 6-8th graders. Since Innocademy is relocating to Roosevelt Elementary, it is a natural move for their 6-8th grade students to work with Creekside. The 6-8th grade students in Innocademy will be taking some elective type courses and will be able to particiapte in after school activities through the programming at Creekside. Innocademy students will be spending about two hours per day at Creekside.
The Innocademy program has been a great success and we look forward to this partnership! If you would like to know more about Innocademy, visit http://innocademy.com/.
Air Jam on Friday, April 24th!
One of the coolest activities that we do all year happens this coming Friday! Air Jam!! The "curtain" will drop at 1:20 PM and the kids are pumped to bring their best! Come join us to watch this awesome talent show in the large gym. It's always a great time!
On Friday, April 17th we had a thank you celebration for our volunteers. We get so many people that help make our school a great place to be, and they do so because they just want to help. How great is that?!
Volunteers, please accept a big thank you from the Creekside Staff for all the amazing things you do to help us out.
Innocademy Coming to Creekside
For the 2009-10 school year, Creekside will be partnering with Innocademy to help provide some middle school components for their 6-8th graders. Since Innocademy is relocating to Roosevelt Elementary, it is a natural move for their 6-8th grade students to work with Creekside. The 6-8th grade students in Innocademy will be taking some elective type courses and will be able to particiapte in after school activities through the programming at Creekside. Innocademy students will be spending about two hours per day at Creekside.
The Innocademy program has been a great success and we look forward to this partnership! If you would like to know more about Innocademy, visit http://innocademy.com/.
Air Jam on Friday, April 24th!
One of the coolest activities that we do all year happens this coming Friday! Air Jam!! The "curtain" will drop at 1:20 PM and the kids are pumped to bring their best! Come join us to watch this awesome talent show in the large gym. It's always a great time!
Monday, April 13, 2009
Week of April 13, 2009
Welcome Back!
I hope you all had a restful break from school. Personally, I had a great break and I feel re- energized for the final run to the end of the school year. As I watched this morning's weather forecast, I saw 60 degrees in this week's forecast. I am sure that will feel great!
Just to show the "principal" side of me, I just want to convey the need to finish the school year strong. As the weather does improve, and as the outdoor activities take hold, it is easy to let the studies slide a little. Please do your best to encourage your child to finish this year off doing their best!
Thanks again for your continued support.
MEAP Scores Released
The Fall 2008 MEAP scores have been released and Creekside did well. While I must pay some attention to how we stack up against other schools, I pay the most attention to how each child improves from one year to the next. In this respect, over 90% of the kids at Creekside improved their score in all areas! That is very exciting.
If you would like to see our scores you can click on the link below. If you want to know the percent of students that passed the area you will want to look a the line titled "Met or Exceeded".
https://oeaa.state.mi.us/oeaa/directory/searchDisplay.asp?Search=1&DCode=70350
I hope you all had a restful break from school. Personally, I had a great break and I feel re- energized for the final run to the end of the school year. As I watched this morning's weather forecast, I saw 60 degrees in this week's forecast. I am sure that will feel great!
Just to show the "principal" side of me, I just want to convey the need to finish the school year strong. As the weather does improve, and as the outdoor activities take hold, it is easy to let the studies slide a little. Please do your best to encourage your child to finish this year off doing their best!
Thanks again for your continued support.
MEAP Scores Released
The Fall 2008 MEAP scores have been released and Creekside did well. While I must pay some attention to how we stack up against other schools, I pay the most attention to how each child improves from one year to the next. In this respect, over 90% of the kids at Creekside improved their score in all areas! That is very exciting.
If you would like to see our scores you can click on the link below. If you want to know the percent of students that passed the area you will want to look a the line titled "Met or Exceeded".
https://oeaa.state.mi.us/oeaa/directory/searchDisplay.asp?Search=1&DCode=70350
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