??Late Nighter??
The 7th and 8th grade Late Nighter is scheduled for Friday, March 6th from 6-10PM. Sales have been VERY slow for this normally popular event. All tickets are sold ahead of time, no tickets will be sold at the door. If your son/daughter is interested in attending, please have them bring their $10 and sign up at lunch soon!
Cell Phones and Other Electronic Devices
In a survey of all 7th grade students, about 60% of them had their own cell phone. That's quite a number! I just thought I would let we handle the use of cell phones and electronic devices in school.
Students are welcome to bring their MP3 players, cell phone, iTouch, etc. devices to school. Many kids listen to their iPod on the bus, or use their phone after school, and this is not a problem. What we ask is that kids store their device in their locker and not take it into class. When we see these devices out during the school day, they get placed in the front office. The first time this happens, we give the device back to the student at the end of the day. The second time, we keep the device until a parent picks it up.
We hope that students learn to use their (very cool) device(s) in a responsible manner that does not interfere with the school environment. Thank you for your help in this!
Upcoming Dates of Interest:
February 27 - End of Marking Period 4 & Twin Dress-up Day
March 2-6 - Spirit Week - Lollipop Sale
March 2 - Parent - Teacher Conferences for Middle and High School (3-7PM)
March 6 - 7th and 8th Grade Late-nighter
Monday, February 23, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
Week of February 16, 2009
Thank you 6th Grade Parents!
Thanks to our 6th grade parent, the 6th Grade Bash was a huge success! About 100 students participated in the event that ran after school until 6 PM. All students received a custom "Dux Pride" t-shirt from the event. A big thank you needs to go out to the many parents that planned and helped run this year's 6th Grade Bash!
Successful Food Drive
The Creekside Student Council sponsored a food drive to benefit the Holland Rescue Mission. Overall, the drive was very successful with almost 1,700 items donated. The 6th graders were the big winners, donating a total of 674 items, just edging out the 8th graders total of 619 donated items. By winning, the 6th graders earned a movie and popcorn event!
Thanks to all who helped donate to this great cause!
Parent Conferences Coming Monday, March 2nd
This spring, Creekside is holding a one-evening parent-teacher conference. March 2nd, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. the teachers will be available to talk with you about the progress of your middle school child. This would be a great time to discuss any concerns that you have regarding both the academic progress from this school year, or to help answer questions that you may have regarding next school year.
Due to the time constraints, we are not scheduling specific conferences with each parent / guardian. Instead, feel free to drop-in at any time from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. to talk with one or more of your child’s teachers. We encourage you to come as early as possible, as our busiest time is traditionally after 5 p.m.
We look forward to seeing you on March 2nd!
Upcoming Dates of Interest:
February 16 - Teacher Professional Development day - no school!
February 19 - 21 - "Once Upon a Mattress" Creekside Musical at Lokers
February 27 - End of Marking Period 4 & Twin Dress-up Day
March 2-6 - Spirit Week - Lollipop Sale
March 2 - Parent - Teacher Conferences for Middle and High School (3-7PM)
March 6 - 7th and 8th Grade Late-nighter
Thanks to our 6th grade parent, the 6th Grade Bash was a huge success! About 100 students participated in the event that ran after school until 6 PM. All students received a custom "Dux Pride" t-shirt from the event. A big thank you needs to go out to the many parents that planned and helped run this year's 6th Grade Bash!
Successful Food Drive
The Creekside Student Council sponsored a food drive to benefit the Holland Rescue Mission. Overall, the drive was very successful with almost 1,700 items donated. The 6th graders were the big winners, donating a total of 674 items, just edging out the 8th graders total of 619 donated items. By winning, the 6th graders earned a movie and popcorn event!
Thanks to all who helped donate to this great cause!
Parent Conferences Coming Monday, March 2nd
This spring, Creekside is holding a one-evening parent-teacher conference. March 2nd, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. the teachers will be available to talk with you about the progress of your middle school child. This would be a great time to discuss any concerns that you have regarding both the academic progress from this school year, or to help answer questions that you may have regarding next school year.
Due to the time constraints, we are not scheduling specific conferences with each parent / guardian. Instead, feel free to drop-in at any time from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. to talk with one or more of your child’s teachers. We encourage you to come as early as possible, as our busiest time is traditionally after 5 p.m.
We look forward to seeing you on March 2nd!
Upcoming Dates of Interest:
February 16 - Teacher Professional Development day - no school!
February 19 - 21 - "Once Upon a Mattress" Creekside Musical at Lokers
February 27 - End of Marking Period 4 & Twin Dress-up Day
March 2-6 - Spirit Week - Lollipop Sale
March 2 - Parent - Teacher Conferences for Middle and High School (3-7PM)
March 6 - 7th and 8th Grade Late-nighter
Monday, February 9, 2009
Week of February 9, 2009
Student Council Sponsors Food Drive
February 9-13 the Creekside Student Council is sponsoring a food drive for the Holland Rescue Mission. Students can bring their donation to their homeroom classes. The grade level that collects the most will get to watch the movie Wall-E. If the entire school brings in more than 1000 items, the entire school will not have homework on Friday the 13th!
I know there are a lot of families struggling to make ends meet and anything that you can help with will be appreciated. Thank you!
Winter Student Count Day is Wednesday, February 11th
You may not have realized this, but there are really two student count days every year. The fall count day, which comprises 75% of the funding per pupil, and the winter count day, which comprises the remaining 25% of the funding per pupil.
Is it important that your child is in attendance on this day? You bet! Although there are ways that we can still get funding for a student, it is much easier if the child is in attendance on the assigned "count day".
Thanks for your help in getting your kids to school!
Upcoming Dates of Interest:
February 11 - Winter Student Count Day (please try to have your kids at school on this day!)
February 12 - 6th Grade Party from 2:45 - 6 PM
February 16 - Teacher Professional Development day - no school!
February 19 - 21 - "Once Upon a Mattress" Creekside Musical at Lokers
February 27 - End of Marking Period 4
February 9-13 the Creekside Student Council is sponsoring a food drive for the Holland Rescue Mission. Students can bring their donation to their homeroom classes. The grade level that collects the most will get to watch the movie Wall-E. If the entire school brings in more than 1000 items, the entire school will not have homework on Friday the 13th!
I know there are a lot of families struggling to make ends meet and anything that you can help with will be appreciated. Thank you!
Winter Student Count Day is Wednesday, February 11th
You may not have realized this, but there are really two student count days every year. The fall count day, which comprises 75% of the funding per pupil, and the winter count day, which comprises the remaining 25% of the funding per pupil.
Is it important that your child is in attendance on this day? You bet! Although there are ways that we can still get funding for a student, it is much easier if the child is in attendance on the assigned "count day".
Thanks for your help in getting your kids to school!
Upcoming Dates of Interest:
February 11 - Winter Student Count Day (please try to have your kids at school on this day!)
February 12 - 6th Grade Party from 2:45 - 6 PM
February 16 - Teacher Professional Development day - no school!
February 19 - 21 - "Once Upon a Mattress" Creekside Musical at Lokers
February 27 - End of Marking Period 4
Monday, February 2, 2009
Week of February 2, 2009
8th Grade Parents... Don't Forget!
Tonight, Monday February 2, from 7 - 8 PM at DeWitt Auditorium is the 8th-9th grade orientation put on by the high school. You will learn all about the options and requirements that your 8th grader will have for their high school years. Don't miss out!
A Note from Superintendent Feenstra's Office...
Although the economy is faltering, Zeeland Public Schools continues to grow in student population. That means we need to provide adequate classroom space. How will the district handle this situation? Superintendent Gary L. Feenstra is meeting this winter and spring with parent groups to explain the district facility study. This is a long range plan created with input from nearly 700 of our parents, citizens and ZPS staff members. Mr. Feenstra will meet with Creekside parents during our next Parent Advisory on Thursday, February 12th at 1:30 pm. Feel free to join us!
The Student Responsibility Center (SRC):
This year Creekside started a new discipline process that I am sure you have all heard about from your son/daughter. In the past, Creekside utilized a traditional approach to school discipline that utilized the “payment” of time (detentions/Saturday school) for student issues. This approach has proven to be ineffective, as approximately 80% of the students who broke the rules, continued down the same path.
Creekside’s new discipline approach uses the Responsible Thinking Process. The Responsible Thinking Process is a discipline process that teaches students how to think through what they are doing in relationship to the rules of wherever they are (i.e., classroom, cafeteria, playground, hallways, etc.). The key component of this process is its focus on teaching students how to achieve their goals without getting in the way of others that are trying to do the same thing. It teaches students how to take responsibility for their actions by developing their ability to think for themselves, while respecting the rights of others.
The Student Responsibility Center (SRC) is where students are referred when they continue to violate the rights of others. In the SRC, students work on a plan to learn how to achieve what they want without interfering with the rights of others. If a student chooses to disrupt the learning process in the classroom, the teacher will initiate a series of questions that are designed to allow students to think about what they want in relationship to the rules of the classroom. If the student continues to be disruptive, then he/she has made the choice to go to the SRC.
In the SRC, the student will create a written plan to deal with their disruptions. The plan must be negotiated and discussed with the teacher before returning to class. Students who choose to attend the SRC 3 times in a marking period will meet with the Principal who will go through their issues and will make a call home to inform their parents.
Our SRC has been in operation since the start of this school year. We have made a few changes along the way, but overall this new system is working great.
Upcoming Dates of Interest:
February 2 - 8th Grade Orientation (for High School) at DeWitt Auditorium
February 6 - Disney Dress Up Day (sponsored by the Student Council)
February 11 - Winter Student Count Day (please try to have your kids at school on this day!)
February 12 - 6th Grade Party from 2:45 - 6 PM
February 16 - Teacher Professional Development day - no school!
February 19 - 21 - "Once Upon a Mattress" Creekside Musical at Lokers
Tonight, Monday February 2, from 7 - 8 PM at DeWitt Auditorium is the 8th-9th grade orientation put on by the high school. You will learn all about the options and requirements that your 8th grader will have for their high school years. Don't miss out!
A Note from Superintendent Feenstra's Office...
Although the economy is faltering, Zeeland Public Schools continues to grow in student population. That means we need to provide adequate classroom space. How will the district handle this situation? Superintendent Gary L. Feenstra is meeting this winter and spring with parent groups to explain the district facility study. This is a long range plan created with input from nearly 700 of our parents, citizens and ZPS staff members. Mr. Feenstra will meet with Creekside parents during our next Parent Advisory on Thursday, February 12th at 1:30 pm. Feel free to join us!
The Student Responsibility Center (SRC):
This year Creekside started a new discipline process that I am sure you have all heard about from your son/daughter. In the past, Creekside utilized a traditional approach to school discipline that utilized the “payment” of time (detentions/Saturday school) for student issues. This approach has proven to be ineffective, as approximately 80% of the students who broke the rules, continued down the same path.
Creekside’s new discipline approach uses the Responsible Thinking Process. The Responsible Thinking Process is a discipline process that teaches students how to think through what they are doing in relationship to the rules of wherever they are (i.e., classroom, cafeteria, playground, hallways, etc.). The key component of this process is its focus on teaching students how to achieve their goals without getting in the way of others that are trying to do the same thing. It teaches students how to take responsibility for their actions by developing their ability to think for themselves, while respecting the rights of others.
The Student Responsibility Center (SRC) is where students are referred when they continue to violate the rights of others. In the SRC, students work on a plan to learn how to achieve what they want without interfering with the rights of others. If a student chooses to disrupt the learning process in the classroom, the teacher will initiate a series of questions that are designed to allow students to think about what they want in relationship to the rules of the classroom. If the student continues to be disruptive, then he/she has made the choice to go to the SRC.
In the SRC, the student will create a written plan to deal with their disruptions. The plan must be negotiated and discussed with the teacher before returning to class. Students who choose to attend the SRC 3 times in a marking period will meet with the Principal who will go through their issues and will make a call home to inform their parents.
Our SRC has been in operation since the start of this school year. We have made a few changes along the way, but overall this new system is working great.
Upcoming Dates of Interest:
February 2 - 8th Grade Orientation (for High School) at DeWitt Auditorium
February 6 - Disney Dress Up Day (sponsored by the Student Council)
February 11 - Winter Student Count Day (please try to have your kids at school on this day!)
February 12 - 6th Grade Party from 2:45 - 6 PM
February 16 - Teacher Professional Development day - no school!
February 19 - 21 - "Once Upon a Mattress" Creekside Musical at Lokers
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