Our goals are to enrich the learning experience of our children, energize our community, and support the families, teachers, and administrators that make Creekside Elementary School such a great place. We hope you will come here regularly to find out what’s happening in the Creekside community and how you can participate in our volunteer efforts and fun activities.

**Are you receiving our occasional email blasts? If you are new to Creekside or didn't opt-in during summer registration, it's not too late! Just send an email to creeksideelemptco@gmail.com with the subject 'Add me'.

PTCO Monthly Meeting

Please join us on Tuesday, for our last virtual PTCO meeting of 2020. Note, that it is at 12:30pm, which is different then our typical 9am meeting time. We thought we'd try a lunch hour meeting to see if we entice more people to join us!

Please check your e-mail for the zoom meeting code and password. If you did not receive it, please contact creeksideptcopres@gmail.com .

Spirit Night Fundraiser - Papa Johns

Join us this Wednesday, December 16th for our Spirit Night Fundraiser with Papa Johns! You can order online or over the phone, for delivery or carryout, all day long!

Make sure to mention or enter promo code "SCHOOL 1" in order for Creekside Elementary to receive credit.

Additionally, all orders must be received/completed by the Papa Johns at 20941 E Smoky Hill Road, Unit A or at 720-870-7474

Box Top Friendsgiving Bonus

Promotion Good Till 12/7!

You still have time to participate in Box Top's exclusive bonus offer and help raise money for Creekside!

How It Works: Invite your friends to download the Box Tops for Education mobile app. If they scan their first receipt within the next two weeks, you’ll BOTH earn 5 Bonus Box Tops.

Giving back never felt so good — and Creekside Elementary will be so thankful!

For more information or to download the app, go to: https://www.boxtops4education.com/refer

Amazon Smile on Cyber Monday

Help support Creekside by using your King Soopers Loyalty Card!

First, make sure your King Soopers Loyalty Card is linked to Creekside Elementary! Then go grocery shopping like normal and use your King Soopers Loyalty Card at checkout. It's that easy!

The King Soopers Loyalty Card program allows you to simply use your registered King Soopers loyalty card to earn funds for Creekside!

Enroll your King Soopers Loyalty Card online at www.kingsoopers.com/communityrewards and search for Creekside or our number, UF865.

Creekside will earn rewards every time you shop at King Soopers using your enrolled King Soopers Loyalty Card!

Amazon Smile on Cyber Monday

It's Cyber Monday! Make sure your Amazon Smile is set to Creekside Elementary School PTO and your AmazonSmile is "ON" in the Amazon Shopping app (or you are using the AmazonSmile website) when you are shopping all of the Cyber Monday deals! AmazonSmile will donate a % of all eligible purchases to Creekside Elementary School PTO!

Online Remote Learning Resumes

Online/Remote Learning Resumes Tomorrow, November 30th

Box Top Friendsgiving Bonus

Box Top is kicking off the giving season with an exclusive bonus offer!

How It Works: Invite your friends to download the Box Tops for Education mobile app. If they scan their first receipt within the next two weeks, you’ll BOTH earn 5 Bonus Box Tops.

Giving back never felt so good — and Creekside Elementary will be so thankful!

For more information or to download the app, go to: https://www.boxtops4education.com/refer

AmazonSmile!

Make sure your Amazon Smile is set to Creekside Elementary School PTO and your AmazonSmile is "ON" in the Amazon Shopping app when you are shopping all of the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals! AmazonSmile will donate a % of all eligible purchases to Creekside Elementary School PTO!

Happy Turkey Day!

We hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

We Are Thankful For The Teachers and Staff at Creekside Elementary

We are thankful for the amazing teachers and staff at Creekside Elementary!

The Creekside community truly appreciates everything the Creekside staff has done to make this school year the best that it can be! During these unprecedented times they have risen above every challenge with grace and determination. We are truly grateful for everything they have done for our students!

We Are Thankful For Lone Tree Pediatric Dentistry

We are thankful for the generosity and support of our Bronze Level Corporate Sponsor, Lone Tree Pediatric Dentistry!

Lone Tree Pediatric Dentistry is dedicated to delivering their patients with the utmost dental care in a safe and comfortable environment. They believe every child should have a smile in which they can be proud and a pediatric dentist in whom they can confide. From the moment they meet their patients, it is their goal to develop a trusting bond that will make your child feel at ease and confident in their care.

For more information or to book a dental appointment for your child, go to: https://lonetreepediatricdentistry.com/

We Are Thankful For SafeSplash

We are thankful for the generosity and support of our Bronze Level Corporate Sponsor, Safe Splash!

SafeSplash offers private or group lessons for the new or experienced swimmers in your family! They believe swimming is a life skill and learning from passionate and experienced instructors makes a world of difference. Each instructor is SafeSplash Certified™, skilled, and passionate about teaching water safety and the joy and technique of swimming.

For more information or to sign your child up, go to: https://www.safesplash.com/

We Are Thankful For The Coder School - Centennial

We are thankful for the generosity and support of our Bronze Level Corporate Sponsor, The Coder School - Centennial!

If you are looking for a way to get your kids to learn coding, look no further than The Coder School - Centennial! Coding is an amazing skill to learn and it will help your kids in more ways than you can imagine!

At The Coder School, they want to do more than just teach coding. They want to aspire coders to use their new found passion as a stepping stone to thinking outside the box, as a way to channel their ideas in a creative way and most importantly, to have fun.

For more information on their amazing program or to sign your child up for a free trial lesson, go to: https://www.thecoderschool.com/locations/centennial/

We Are Thankful For Brook Baker, Independent Consultant for Arbonne

We are thankful for the generosity and support of our Silver Level Corporate Sponsor, Brook Baker, Independent Consultant for Arbonne!

Eight years ago, Creekside parent, Brook Baker became an Arbonne Consultant and never looked back. It was definitely a business she never saw herself doing initially, but once she tried the products and realized the flexibility she would have with her schedule as she raised her family, she jumped in. The adventure has been filled with earned trips, an earned Mercedes, but more than anything she loves Arbonne for the people….positive, uplifting and supportive, people… something she says we could all use a little more of in this world. So enough about this adventure of hers, here’s a little bit about the products.

You may be asking, what is Arbonne? Arbonne is a health ad wellness company that was founded in Switzerland over 35 years ago. They offer over 450 health, wellness, skincare and beauty products focused on promoting healthy living from the inside out. With so many choices out there, why would you choose Arbonne…the answer is The Arbonne Difference.

While Arbonne originally started as a skincare company, they have since expanded into the nutritional market, as truly healthy skin starts with what you are feeding your body. In recent The 30 Day Healthy Living Program, which provides recipes products and coaching, has become one of their most popular programs for creating a healthier you. Whether you are looking to replace a few skin care items or take control of your health, Arbonne has products that can help.

Arbonne has a fun line of Holiday products. Brook is happy to help recommend something for anyone on your list.

Contact Brook today.

Brook Baker – Arbonne Independent Consultant

720-434-5174

brook@brookdbaker.com

http://brookbaker.arbonne.com

We Are Thankful For i9Sports

We are thankful for the continued support of our Silver Level Corporate Sponsor, i9Sports!

i9 Sports® is the nation’s largest multi-sport provider focused solely on high-quality, community-based kids sports leagues. They offer recreational sports leagues, camps, and clinics for boys and girls in today’s most popular sports such as flag football, soccer, basketball, baseball, ZIP Lacrosse™ and volleyball. Their coaches and instructors provide age-appropriate instruction that’s both fun for kids and convenient for busy families. For more information or to register for one of their clinics or leagues, go to: https://www.i9sports.com/fra.../203/Denver-Aurora-Centennial

We Are Thankful For Summit Wealth Group

We are thankful for the generosity and support of our Gold Level Corporate Sponsor, Summit Wealth Group!

At Summit Wealth Group, they understand that individuals, families, and business owners all face unique challenges and opportunities throughout their financial journey. Whether you are preparing for retirement, saving for college, going through a life transition, or implementing an estate strategy, their personalized service focuses on your needs and objectives. In addition, their network of accountants, estate planning attorneys, and independent insurance agents work in harmony with the Summit team to help your business and personal objectives work together more cohesively. For more information, go to: www.summitwealthgroup.com

We Are Thankful For Centennial Youth Baseball-Softball Association

We are thankful for the support and generosity of our Platinum Level Corporate Sponsor, Centennial Youth Baseball-Softball Association!

Centennial Youth Baseball-Softball Association (CYBSA) is affiliated with Babe Ruth League, Inc. and offers baseball to boys and girls 4 and older, and Softball to girls ages 4 and up. CYBSA prides itself in the ability to provide the youth of our community an environment in which to learn and develop athletic skills, as well as life skills to apply in the competitive arena, while maintaining an attitude of good sportsmanship and fun. CYBSA includes but is not limited to serving the youth of Centennial, Greenwood Village, Englewood, Aurora, Parker, Foxfield, and unincorporated Arapahoe County. Registration for our 2021 leagues will open at the beginning of January. For more information go to: www.centennialbaseball.com

For families with special needs children, CYBSA offers a Bambino Buddy-Ball program. The program is 100% free and includes a uniform, practices, and games, throughout the spring and summer. For more information, go to: https://www.baberuthleague.org/bambino-buddy-ball.aspx

No School Thanksgiving Week

There will be no school next week, Nov. 23rd-27th! Enjoy your Thanksgiving week! School resumes on Nov. 30th!!

Thank You Lone Tree Pediatric Dentistry!

Thank you to Lone Tree Pediatric Dentistry for becoming a Bronze Level Sponsor! We are thankful for your support of Creekside Elementary!

Thank You Brook Baker with Arbonne!

Thank you to Brook Baker with Arbonne for becoming a Silver Level Sponsor! Our Creekside community appreciates your support!

Remote Schooling Starts November 16th

Online/remote schooling starts tomorrow, November 16th! Parents should have received an e-mail from their children's teacher with specific information about their child's online learning for the next couple of weeks! We look forward to seeing everyone online tomorrow morning!

Scholastic Book Fair - Last Day!

The Creekside Scholastic Virtual Book Fair ends tomorrow! With all students moving to remote learning, this is a great time to add new books to your home library!

Online Store: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/creeksidebookfair

Remember every dollar you spend will benefit our school directly. We can’t wait to “see” you at the Fair.

Thank You to SafeSplash Swim School - Aurora Southlands!

Thank you to Safesplash for continuing to support Creekside Elementary through their corporate sponsorship! Our Creekside community appreciates your support!

King Soopers

Before you go shopping for your Thanksgiving meal, make sure your King Soopers Loyalty Card is linked to Creekside Elementary!

The King Soopers Loyalty Card program allows you to simply use your registered King Soopers loyalty card to earn funds for Creekside!

Enroll your King Soopers Loyalty Card online at www.kingsoopers.com/communityrewards and search for Creekside or our number, UF865.

Creekside will earn rewards every time you shop at King Soopers using your enrolled King Soopers Loyalty Card!

Amazon Smile

You can make a difference while you shop for Black Friday deals, Cyber Monday deals, for Christmas or for everyday items by using Amazon Smile! Make sure your Amazon Smile is set to Creekside Elementary School PTO and your AmazonSmile is "ON" in the Amazon Shopping app. Once that is done, AmazonSmile will donate a % of all eligible purchases to Creekside Elementary School PTO!

Creekside Elementary Letters to Veterans

This year Creekside Elementary volunteered with Operation Gratitude to write letters of gratitude for Deployed Troops, Veterans, and Wounded Heroes. All of the grade levels participated. Below you will find a video of some of the letters from the Creekside students along with student-created artwork. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0o5nKmPo2w&feature=youtu.be

Creekside Elementary Moves to Remote Learning

Pre School and Elementary students will have their last day of In-Person learning today, Nov. 11. Teachers will have Thursday and Friday to prepare, and Remote learning will start Monday, Nov. 16.

This transition to full remote learning will only be for students currently enrolled in In-Person learning. Students enrolled in online schooling for the 2020-2021 year are not affected by this change.

Veteran's Day

This Veterans Day the students at Creekside Elementary are honoring all those who served with two amazing banners they created and put on display outside the school.

On behalf of the students at Creekside Elementary, Creekside Elementary PTCO, and the entire Creekside Community, we thank all of the men and women who have served this great country. The sacrifices you and your family make do not go unnoticed and we appreciate everything you've done for our country and our fellow citizens

Creekside Cougar Visit

The Creekside Cougar visited students today as a thank you for helping raise more than $26,000 for Creekside Elementary!

A big "THANK YOU" goes out to everyone in our Creekside community that donated to the Creekside Cares Campaign! Your donations are greatly appreciated and will help support our teachers and students in their educational endeavors!

Scholastic Book Fair

Creekside's Scholastic Online Book Fair Is LIVE!

Fair Dates : November 2nd-15th, 2020

Online Store : https://www.scholastic.com/bf/creeksidebookfair

Creekside's Scholastic Book Fair will be exclusively held online this year! Creekside has it's own online store, with a large selection of titles, at the right price points. All orders will ship directly to your home and shipping will be free for orders over $25!

Remember every dollar you spend will benefit our school directly. We can’t wait to “see” you at the Fair!

Thank You Creekside Community!

Thank You Creekside Community! You are truly amazing! We've officially raised $25,775! We truly appreciate your support and generosity during these unprecedented times. Your donations will help us continue to support the staff and students here at Creekside Elementary!

The Creekside Cares Campaign is coming to an end, but we will be leaving the link open a few more days for last-minute donations. If you haven't donated, it's not too late! Visit https://creekside-cares-campaign.cheddarup.com

Additionally, it's not too late to become a corporate sponsor. If you or your company is interested please contact CreeksidePTCOFundraising@gmail.com .

Finally, if your company matches donations, please make sure to notify them of your donation and complete any required paperwork! Every dollar we raise makes a difference for the Creekside staff and students!

THANK YOU CREEKSIDE COMMUNITY!

Scholastic Online Book Fair

Fair Dates : November 2nd-15th, 2020

Online Store : https://www.scholastic.com/bf/creeksidebookfair

The Scholastic Book Fair is back! While our Creekside Book Fair will be exclusively held online this year, we still plan on making it a fun and joyous experience for our kids. Creekside will have its own online store, with a large selection of titles, at the right price points. There will be a Virtual Fair so you and your kids can experience the magic of the school shopping experience. Remember every dollar you spend will benefit our school directly. We can’t wait to “see” you at the Fair!

Creekside Cares Campaign

Our Creekside Cares Campaign is in its final stretch! We have raised $23,950 or 79% of our goal! Thank you to everyone that has made a donation thus far! We are hoping to reach at least $25,000 before the campaign closes. If you haven't donated, please consider doing so! Every donation, large or small, makes a difference!

Please keep spreading the word and make sure to share the Creekside Cares Campaign link (https://creekside-cares-campaign.cheddarup.com) and our Facebook post with family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors! We are so close to our goal!

Remember, 100% of donations will go to support our students and teachers here at Creekside Elementary through:

* Direct grants to the staff to support student learning and technology in the classrooms

*Supplemental funding for teacher assistants to help keep class sizes smaller and provide our teachers with additional support

Our goal is for each family in our Creekside community to contribute to this campaign. We are hoping families donate a minimum of $75 per student enrolled at Creekside and families who are able to donate more will choose to do so!

We also encourage grandparents, family friends, and neighbors to support Creekside Elementary, the students, and the amazing staff by making a contribution that is meaningful to them!

Donate at: https://creekside-cares-campaign.cheddarup.com

Thank you to everyone for their continued support!

Book Character Day - October 30th

Tomorrow, October 30, all students are invited to come to school dressed as their favorite book character. If you have a copy of the book the character is from, please bring it to school that day. Every grade level will be doing some fun character activities within their classrooms. Please know it is optional to dress up for book character day. Also, please remember per district policy – no costume masks or weapons. We look forward to a day of reading fun and learning!

Thank You to i9Sports!

Thank you to i9Sports for continuing to support Creekside Elementary through their corporate sponsorship! Our Creekside community appreciates your support!

Creekside Cares Campaign

We have an amazing Creekside community! We are in the final days of our Creekside Cares Campaign and as of 8:30 am this morning we have raised $21,245 or 70% of our goal! Thank you to everyone that has made a donation! Whether your donation was large or small, it will make a difference for Creekside Elementary!

Our next reward level for the Creekside students is a visit from the Creekside Cougar (new this year!) when we raise our goal of $30,000!

Please keep spreading the word and make sure to share the Creekside Cares Campaign link (https://creekside-cares-campaign.cheddarup.com) and our Facebook post with family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors! We are less than $9k away from our total goal!

Remember, 100% of donations will go to support our students and teachers here at Creekside Elementary through:

* Direct grants to the staff to support student learning and technology in the classrooms

*Supplemental funding for teacher assistants to help keep class sizes smaller and provide our teachers with additional support

Our goal is for each family in our Creekside community to contribute to this campaign. We are hoping families donate a minimum of $75 per student enrolled at Creekside and families who are able to donate more will choose to do so! We also encourage grandparents, family friends, and neighbors to support Creekside Elementary, the students, and the amazing staff by making a contribution that is meaningful to them!

Donate at https://creekside-cares-campaign.cheddarup.com and help us raise $30,000 by November 1st!

Pajama Day!

Congrats Creekside students! You have earned the fourth reward for the Creekside Cares Campaign as we have raised over $20,000! That means tomorrow, Thursday, 10/29/20 is Pajama Day! We look forward to seeing everyone's fun and cozy pajamas!

Thank You to Summit Wealth Group!

Thank you to Summit Wealth Group for becoming a Gold Level Sponsor! We sincerely appreciate your support and generosity!

Creekside Cares Campaign

This is the final week of our Creekside Cares Campaign! As of 8 am this morning we have raised $19,965 or 65% of our goal! We only need to raise $305 to reach the next reward level of $20,000 - Pajama Day for our Creekside students!

Thank you to everyone that has donated so far! If you haven't donated yet, please consider doing so!

Please keep spreading the word and make sure to share the Creekside Cares Campaign link (https://creekside-cares-campaign.cheddarup.com) and our Facebook post with family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors! We are a little over $10k away from our total goal!

Remember, 100% of donations will go to support our students and teachers here at Creekside Elementary through:

* Direct grants to the staff to support student learning and technology in the classrooms

*Supplemental funding for teacher assistants to help keep class sizes smaller and provide our teachers with additional support

Our goal is for each family in our Creekside community to contribute to this campaign. We are hoping families donate a minimum of $75 per student enrolled at Creekside and families who are able to donate more will choose to do so!

Donate at https://creekside-cares-campaign.cheddarup.com and help us raise $30,000 by October 30th!

Thank You to The Coder School - Centennial

Thank you to The Coder School - Centennial for becoming our first corporate sponsor for this school year! Our Creekside community appreciates your support!

Book Character Day

This Friday, October 30, all students are invited to come to school dressed as their favorite book character. If you have a copy of the book the character is from, please bring it to school that day. Every grade level will be doing some fun character activities within their classrooms. Please know it is optional to dress up for book character day. Also, please remember per district policy – no costume masks or weapons. We look forward to a day of reading fun and learning!

Crazy Sock Day

Congrats Creekside students! You have earned the third reward for the Creekside Cares Campaign as we have soared past the $10,000 mark! That means tomorrow, Thursday, 10/22/20 is Crazy Sock Day! We look forward to seeing everyone's crazy socks tomorrow! Our next milestone is $20,000 for Pajama Day.

Creekside Cares Campaign

Let's keep this train moving! As of 7:30am this morning we have raised $9,960 or 33% of our goal! Keep spreading the word and make sure to share the Creekside Cares Campaign link with family and friends!

100% of donations will go to support our students and teachers here at Creekside Elementary through:

* Direct grants to the staff to support student learning and technology in the classrooms

*Supplemental funding for teacher assistants to help keep class sizes smaller and provide our teachers with additional support

Our goal is for each family in our Creekside community to contribute to this campaign. We are hoping families donate a minimum of $75 per student enrolled at Creekside and families who are able to donate more will choose to do so!

Donate at https://creekside-cares-campaign.cheddarup.com and help us raise $30,000 by October 30th!

Creekside Cares Campaign - Spirit Day

Congrats Creekside students! You have earned the second reward for the Creekside Cares Campaign as we have blasted past the $5,000 mark! That means tomorrow is Creekside Spirit Day! Let’s show our Creekside spirit by wearing all red, white, and blue on Wednesday, 10/21/20. We encourage all students, staff, and families to participate. Let’s show how proud we are to be a part of the Creekside community!

Creekside Cares Campaign

We are on a roll! As of 7:30am this morning we have raised over $6,000 or 20% of our goal! Keep spreading the word and make sure to share the Creekside Cares Campaign link with family and friends!

100% of donations will go to support our students and teachers here at Creekside Elementary through:

* Direct grants to the staff to support student learning and technology in the classrooms

*Supplemental funding for teacher assistants to help keep class sizes smaller and provide our teachers with additional support

Our goal is for each family in our Creekside community to contribute to this campaign. We are hoping families donate a minimum of $75 per student enrolled at Creekside and families who are able to donate more will choose to do so!

Donate at https://creekside-cares-campaign.cheddarup.com and help us raise $30,000 by October 30th!

Creekside Cares Campaign - Hat Day

Congrats Creekside students! You have earned the first reward for the Creekside Cares Campaign as we have soared past the $1,000 mark! That means tomorrow is Hat Day! Wear your favorite hat, your craziest hat, your brightest hat, or a hat from your favorite sports team. We look forward to seeing everyone's hats tomorrow!

Creekside Cares Campaign

This fall we are not able to hold in-person fundraisers; however, the PTCO still needs to raise money for Creekside Elementary!

This year has been full of challenges, surprises, disappointments and major changes for all of us here at Creekside Elementary. Despite everything we've endured, we have shown if we work together we can conquer any challenge laid out before us. As part of the Creekside Family, we are asking you to donate to help raise funds for:

- Direct grants to the staff to support student learning and technology in the classrooms

- Supplemental funding for teacher assistants to help keep class sizes smaller and provide our teachers with additional supports

Our goal is for each family in our Creekside community to contribute to this campaign. We are hoping families donate a minimum of $75 per student enrolled at Creekside. We recognize not all families are in a position to give at this level and a donation of any size is never too small. Hopefully families who are able to donate more will choose to do so. All we ask is each family give a gift that is meaningful to them.

For more information or to support this important campaign, go to: https://creekside-cares-campaign.cheddarup.com

Amazon Smile for Amazon Prime Day

You can make a difference while you shop Amazon Prime Day deals on October 13 & 14. Make sure your Amazon Smile is set to Creekside Elementary School PTO and your AmazonSmile is "ON" in the Amazon Shopping app. Once that is done, AmazonSmile will donate a % of all eligible purchases to Creekside Elementary School PTO!

Vote Yes on 4A &4B

Vote YES on 4A4B to continue Cherry Creek Schools excellence!

LEARN MORE: https://www.citizensforcherrycreekschools.com/

#Yes4A4B

Fall Break

Have a safe and happy fall break! We look forward to seeing everyone on October 19th!

Creekside Cares Campaign

Be on the lookout for a flyer in your child's Thursday folder regarding the upcoming Creekside Cares Campaign that will kick off October 19th!

For more information or to support this important campaign, go to: https://creekside-cares-campaign.cheddarup.com

To view the flyer, go to: Creekside Cares Campaign

4A & 4B Election Yard Signs

4A & 4B elections yard signs are now available! Show your support and help get the word out about these important elections. To request a yard sign, email creeksideptcopres@gmail.com. Yard signs will be delivered at the beginning of October!

Thank You Creekside Family!

Thank you to everyone that participated in Creekside's Spirit Night Fundraiser with Chick-fil-A! Your participation helped raise $430 for Creekside!

Congratulations to the Winning Class: 4th Grade Mrs. I (Angie Ioannides)

Creekside Spirit Night Fundraiser Starts Tomorrow (Tuesday) and Continues Through Wednesday!

Location: Chick-fil-A in Southlands

Address: 24400 E Smoky Hill Rd, Aurora, CO 80016

Dates: Tuesday 9/22 and Wednesday 9/23

Time: 6am -10pm (ALL DAY)

Important Info:

• The dining room is closed, but you can support Creekside PTCO by ordering through the drive up or on the Chick-fil-A mobile app

• You must mention Creekside Elementary or Creekside PTCO when ordering in person or add it in the Special Requests/ Comments section for online/app orders

• Gift card and Door Dash orders are not eligible

Show Support For 4A & 4B Elections

If you would like to show your support for the 4A & 4B Elections, you can order a mask with the logo by clicking here. Mask orders must be placed by 12 noon this Friday, 9/18. Yard signs will be available in the coming weeks and can be requested by emailing creeksideptcopres@gmail.com. Yard signs are limited and priority will be given to requests with high traffic and/or high visibility.

Fall Book Swap

Since the Spring Book Swap was unable to take place due to COVID, PTCO will host a book swap before Fall Break. We would appreciate donations of gently loved books (particularly chapter books) to ensure that we have a book for every in-person student. Please no board books. Any leftover books will be offered to teachers for their classroom libraries. Contact Robin Penne at robinrburton@yahoo.com or Meredith Wortzel at creeksideptcopres@gmail.com to arrange drop off of your gently used books or to help sort books before they are delivered to Creekside.

PTCO October Meeting

Please join us for our next virtual PTCO meeting on Tuesday, October 20th at 9 am. At the meeting, we will be reviewing and voting on the Curriculum-Support Grants submitted by teachers and staff. Come be a part of this important process and help decide how your generous donations are spent! We will also be voting on changes to our Bylaws due to guidance from the Cherry Creek School District's Parents' Council. The changes cover items that need to take place virtually during these unprecedented times (like meetings, voting, etc). We look forwarded to seeing everyone online!

4A (Budget Election) and 4B (Bond Election)

On Aug. 3rd, the Cherry Creek School District Board of Education approved a budget and bond election that will take place this fall. The budget election will raise $35 million for operational expenses to stave off some of the worst impacts of the $60 million budget deficit, and a $150 million bond election for costs including deferred maintenance, security upgrades, innovation-focused renovations at the high schools, a mental health treatment facility, and the potential of a new school in the eastern part of the district to alleviate overcrowding. The combined impact of the measures for homeowners in the district would total $1.65 per month for every $100,000 of home value. Please consider voting Yes for both 4A (Budget Election) and 4B (Bond Election). For more information, please visit the CCSD Planning Forward Budget site or visit https://www.citizensforcherrycreekschools.com.

Creekside Spirit Night Fundraiser

Location: Chick-fil-A in Southlands

Address: 24400 E Smoky Hill Rd, Aurora, CO 80016

Dates: Tuesday 9/22 and Wednesday 9/23

Time: 6am -10pm (ALL DAY)

Important Info:

• The dining room is closed, but you can support Creekside PTCO by ordering through the drive up or on the Chick-fil-A mobile app

• You must mention Creekside Elementary or Creekside PTCO when ordering in person or add it in the Special Requests/ Comments section for online/app orders

• Gift card and Door Dash orders are not eligible

Virtual Spanish Club

Don't forget, Virtual Spanish Club starts September 14th! Call Norma at 303-805-1472 or register online at www.spanishenrichment.com

PTCO September Meeting

Join us Tuesday, September 15th for our PTCO meeting at 6:30 pm. Please note that this is an evening meeting.

Cherry Creek School Board President, Karen Fisher, will be joining us to talk about the importance of voting YES on 4A & 4B on November 3rd. We will also discuss our upcoming Spirit Night Fundraiser with Chick-fil-A, potential fundraisers for the fall, as well as our Scholastic Online Bookfair.

Please check your e-mail for the zoom meeting code and password. If you did not receive it, please contact creeksideptcopres@gmail.com .

5th Grade Passport Program

Fall officially starts September 22nd which means the 5th Grade Passport Registration is open for the season! Passport families have until the end of January 2021 to register for the program. 5th Grade Passport families will be able to enjoy 63 days of skiing or riding at 21 ski areas across Colorado! The program has changed from years past, so make sure to look at the new guidelines and limitations.

• Only valid on weekdays: Monday-Friday

• Holiday Restrictions: Passports will not be honored during the following holidays: 11/26/2020-11/29/2020, 12/24/2020-1/3/2021, 1/18/2021, 2/15/2021.

• 5th Grade Passport: $40 Non-Refundable

For more information: www.coloradoski.com/passport

Creekside Picture Day!

Creekside Picture Day is next Wednesday, September 9th! All students will have their pictures taken to be included in the yearbook. Please be sure to send back the order form if you would like to place an order or go online to https://www.dorianstudio.com/services/, choose Creekside Elementary - Centennial CO and place your order online!

Welcome Back Courgars!

We hope everyone enjoys their first full week back at school! On Friday, August 21st, you should have received the August PTCO Newsletter. It was sent out by Creekside's Principal, Kelly Sommerfeld. If you did not receive it, please contact us at creeksideelemptco@gmail.com or click here to be taken to our most recent newsletter.

School Supply List

The school supply list for Creekside is now available for families participating in the in-person learning option for the 2020 -2021. Click here to find the supply list for your child's grade level. Additionally, you can order your child's school supplies online by clicking here and have them shipped to your house!

Spirit Wear

New Creekside Elementary Spirit Wear is available! There are a lot of new items, including Creekside Cougar masks, gaiters, water bottles, hats and many new shirt designs. If you order now, you will receive them before school starts! Click here for details!

Office Depot/Office Max Give Back to Schools

Have you shopped for your back to school supplies yet? Provide Creekside's School ID when checking out (in store and online) and Creekside will receive 5% back in credits for FREE supplies!

Click here for more information or to enter your recent purchase and credit it to Creekside!

Creekside ID # 70017017

King Soopers Loyalty Card

The King Soopers Loyalty Card program allows you to simply use your registered King Soopers loyalty card to earn funds for Creekside! Enroll your King Soopers Loyalty Card online at www.kingsoopers.com/communityrewards and search for Creekside or our number, UF865. Creekside will earn rewards every time you shop at King Soopers using your enrolled King Soopers Loyalty Card!

Box Tops Have Gone Digital

Box Tops has officially gone digital! Instead of clipping from packages, Box Tops will be earned digitally by scanning your receipt. For more information on the Box Top App click here for details.