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'.

Date Change - Veterans Day Open House At Creekside Elementary

New Date: November 10th

Grade Level Visit and Tour Times:

• 8:15 - 8:45 am Kindergarten and Fourth Grade Classroom Visits and Tours

• 9:00 - 9:30 am First and Third Grade Classroom Visits and Tours

• 9:45 - 10:15 am Second and Fifth Grade Classroom Tours

On November 10th, please encourage your student to wear red, white, and blue. Additional information will be coming home with your student after fall break.

Volunteers Needed - Creekside Annual Pumpkin Patch

We have several volunteer opportunities for this event. Everything from helping unload pumpkins the day before, helping sell pumpkins, and clean up duty. Click on the sign-up genius link below to sign-up to volunteer. Thanks so much for all your help in making this one of the most fun events at Creekside!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0949ada62eaaff2-pumpkin

PTCO October Meeting - Rescheduled for October 26th

The October PTCO Monthly Meeting has been moved to October 26th. It will be held at 9 am in the Creekside Cafeteria. Mask are required. At this meeting we will be discussing curriculum grants, so please plan to join us if you can!

Creekside Elementary PTCO September Newsletter

Please check your e-mail for our Creekside Elementary PTCO September Newsletter! If you didn't receive it, please e-mail us at creeksideelemptco@gmail.com or check out our newsletter section.

Creekside's Boosterthon Fun Run - Total Raised $45,000+

Thank you to our amazing Creekside Community! With your help, we blew past our goal and raised over $45,000! The money raised will provide supplemental funding for teaching assistants, teacher grants for student learning, and community events! Thank you again!

PTCO September Meeting - September 21st

Just a reminder that Creekside's September PTCO meeting is tomorrow morning at 9am in the cafeteria. Don't forget that you must wear a mask to attend. We look forward to seeing you!

Creekside Cougar's Spirit Wear Store

Creekside Cougar's Spirit Wear Store is officially open! This year the district paired with Sideline Store. They are offering a 25% grand opening discount from now until Friday 9/24.

• Website: http://sideline.bsnsports.com/.../creekside-elementary...

• Code: SPIRIT2021

Registration Is OPEN for Creekside's Boosterthon Fun Run!

Registration for Creekside's Boosterthon Fun Run Fundraiser is officially open!! Go to MyBooster.com and search for "Creekside Cougar Fun Run" to register your student!

Our goal is for 60% of our families to be registered prior to kick-off. This will help us meet our goal of raising $35,000 for supplemental funding for teacher assistants, staff grants for student learning, and community events

Kick-off: September 8th

Fun Run: September 17th

Fun Run Times:

• 4th & 5th Grade: 8:10am

• Kindergarten & 1st Grade: 9:15am

• 2nd & 3rd Grade: 10:20am

Watch Dog

WATCHDOGS ARE BACK!

Dads, Grandads, Mothers and all other Parental People of Creekside...

Our ICARE WatchDOG program is gearing up for a return to Creekside's hallways!

WatchDOG days are a great chance to share your kid's school day world with them and help Creekside stay safe!!! Your kids will be bursting with pride to say, 'My Parent is a WatchDOG!'

Sign up for a full day, a half a day, multiple days, whatever you can do. See the link below to signup for date(s) between August and December.

https://www.signupgenius.com/.../409044CAEA723ABF94...

If you have questions or need more information, please contact Matt Black at creekside-topdogs@googlegroups.com

Creekside Picture Day - August 25th!

Creekside Picture Day is scheduled for August 25th! Make sure to place your photo order online at dorianstudio.com or return the order form to your child's teacher before August 25th.

(Order forms were sent home in Thursday folders and some classes may have received them during Meet The Teacher.)

PTCO August Meeting - August 24th

Join us August 24th at 9 am for our first PTCO meeting of the 2021- 2022 school year. The meeting will be held in the Creekside cafeteria. We will have some light food and coffee. Remember, you are welcome to bring your younger children with you to the meeting

Save-The-Date for Boosterthon Fun Run!

Save-The-Date! Creekside's Boosterthon Fun Run Fundraising kicks-off is scheduled for September 8th and the Fun Run will take place on September 17th. We will be posting additional information as the event gets closer.

September 17th Boosterthon Fun Run Times:

* 4th & 5th Grade: 8:10am

* Kindergarten & 1st Grade: 9:15am

* 2nd & 3rd Grade: 10:20am

Goal: Raise $35,000 for supplemental funding for teacher assistants, staff grants for student learning, and community events

Kona Ice Taking Pre-Orders for Carnival

Pre-Order Your Kona Ice Treat For Carnival!

Kona Ice is taking pre-orders from now until August 26th. This will allow their line to move faster during the event. To pre-order your Kona Ice treat, go to kona-ice.com/pay and enter code F002644.

Welcome Back Creekside Cougars!

Welcome Back Creekside Cougars! We can't wait to kick off our first day of school with you!

August 16th - First Day of School for 3rd, 4th, and 5th ONLY, Kindergarten Assessments Day

August 17th - First Day of School for 1st and 2nd Grade ONLY, Kindergarten Assessment Day

August 18th - First Day of School for ALL Students K - 5, Kindergarten Kisses and Cheers

Back-To-School Carnival

Save-The-Date for Creekside's Back to School Carnival!

August 27th 4-6pm

Kids tickets are $10 (cash only at the door). Entrance into the carnival grants you access to unlimited midway games, inflatables, a cupcake walk, temporary tattoos, and prizes! Additionally, this year we are excited to receive a visit from the Colorado Rockies Mascot, Dinger from 4:45 - 5:15 PM!

Food will be available from Devil Dog Grill and Kona Ice. Kona Ice is taking pre-orders from now until August 26th. This will allow their line to move faster during the event. To pre-order your Kona Ice treat, go to kona-ice.com/pay and enter code F002644.

All students must have a signed waiver to attend the carnival.

PLEASE NOTE: Parents MUST Accompany Children. This is NOT a drop-off event.

Kindergarten Kisses & Cheers

Kindergarten Parents - Join Us August 18th

After you bid your child farewell for their first day of school, join us from 8:15 – 8:45 am in the courtyard by the kindergarten entrance. Come meet other kindergarten parents and learn how to get involved with the Creekside PTCO!

Welcome Back To School Starting August 16th!

We are looking forward to welcoming everyone back to Creekside Elementary! This year, students will start on a staggered schedule.

August 16th - First Day of School for 3rd, 4th, and 5th ONLY, Kindergarten Assessments Day

August 17th - First Day of School for 1st and 2nd Grade ONLY, Kindergarten Assessment Day

August 18th - First Day of School for ALL Students K - 5, Kindergarten Kisses and Cheers

Meet The Teacher

August 12th

4 - 4:30 PM for new families

4:30 - 6 PM for returning families

Come meet your teacher, drop off school supplies, learn about after school programs and volunteer opportunities, and grab a popsicle! We are looking forward to seeing each and every one of you!

School Supply List

The school supply list for Creekside is now available for families participating in the in-person learning option for the 2021 -2022. Click here to find the supply list for your child's grade level.

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.