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Family Engagement Guide

Family Engagement Belief Statement

Our Mission

At Creekside Elementary, we will work together in a caring and respectful school where every student can do their best. We will learn, celebrate our differences, and grow into confident, kind and responsible people.

Our Vision

Our Vision at Creekside Elementary is to create a safe, supportive community where every child is celebrated and equipped to thrive. Through respect, inclusion, and a growth mindset, our students become compassionate, creative and confident learners, ready to take on the real-world challenges.

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Volunteer Opportunities
  • Teachers and site coordinator will bring in community partners for CKLA units or plan field trips.
  • Kindergarten families can sign up monthly for specific volunteer times.
  • Classroom teachers will reach out to families in their classroom offering times when they could use an extra set of hands in their classroom. 
  • Families are asked to volunteer for the Howlin Hustle (Fun Run) 
  • Families are asked to volunteer on Field Day
  • Caregivers are encouraged to join our CAFE (sco)
  • Caregivers are encouraged by personal invitation to join our Community School Site Leadership Team
  • Caregivers can volunteer to chaperone a field trip 
  • Read your Heart Out (Feb 13)
  • Other volunteer opportunities for other grades will be handled specifically with those teachers as requested/needed. 
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Family Engagement Events

 Creekside Family Events
FAST (Families And Schools Together)
Music Therapy afterschool club
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How parents & caregivers can help us meet our school goals
  1. We love seeing all our Coyotes at school each day! When students arrive on time at 7:30 am, they’re ready to start the day with their classmates, learn, and have fun together. Thank you for helping your child be here on time—it makes a big difference!
  2. Supporting your child’s learning at home through nightly reading has a significant impact on their growth and progress in literacy. Just a few minutes each evening helps strengthen skills and fosters a lifelong love of reading.
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How do families know how their student is doing?
  • Families connect during Caregiver/Teacher conference days.
  • Teachers reach out by email or Classroom DoJo.
  • Request a face-to-face meeting to discuss student progress.
  • Cover letters will be sent home at the start of each literacy and math unit.
  • Families of students with IEPs will also receive quarterly IEP Progress Notes.
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How can families get involved with our SCO?

 Creekside CAFE meets every second Tuesday of the month at Creekside Elementary School from 6:30-7:30 pm in the LGI.
We look forward to seeing you!
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 How will teachers communicate with families? You will receive: 
  • A welcome message from your teacher
  • Weekly updates from classroom teachers or grade teams 
  • Invitation to attend a fall and spring conference
  • Special Education Case Manager will reach out to welcome your family and be in contact according to what’s written in your child’s IEP
  • Invitation to learning celebrations and other events
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 How will the principal communicate with families? You will receive: 
  • A welcome message from your principal
  • A weekly update
  • A monthly e-newsletter
  • As-needed updates sent via email and Dojo
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 How can families contact the school?

Teachers are the first contact when you have questions/concerns regarding your student and classroom.

Main Office: 608-834-7703
Attendance Line: 608-834-7702
Principal: 608-834-7701
Associate Principal: 608-834-7711

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Asistente Bilingüe: 608-492-4162