The SHIELD
Weekly E-Newsletter
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** Dates and times are subject to change.
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Creekside Parents:
We recognize, appreciate, and celebrate your dedication to Creekside students and our school community. Your gift of time and effort is priceless. Thank you!
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Volunteer Opportunities for Parents
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Thank you for the pencil donations from the following business partners:
- Huntington Learning Center
- Promotional Presence
- State Farm - Kathy Scott
- Tutor Doctor
Stay sharp!
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TESTING SCHEDULES & INFORMATION
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Creekside High School
Semester 2 Exam Schedule
2018-2019
Monday, April 22
nd
9:15-10:45
Exam
Period 1
10:50-11:40 Period 3
11:45-1:15 Period 4
1:20-2:10 Period 5
2:15-3:45
Exam Period 6
Tuesday, April 23
rd
9:15-10:55
Exam Period 3
10:50-11:40 Period 2
11:45-1:15 Period 4
1:20-2:10 Period 6
2:15-3:45
Exam Period 7
Wednesday, April 24
th
9:15-11:10
Exam Period 4
11:15-12:45 Period 1
12:50-2:45
Exam Period 5
Thursday, April 25
th
9:15-10:50
Exam
Period 2
10:55-11:40 Period 3
11:45-1:15 Period 4
1:20-2:05 Period 5
2:10-2:55 Period 6
3:00-3:45 Period 7
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Please note: This is a normal school week that has been modified for district final exams. If it is not an exam period, regular classes will be held and attendance will be taken.
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No exams may be taken early. Makeup exams will be given after exam period 2 on Thursday, or on Friday. Students should schedule their makeup exam with Mrs. Mackoul in room 130.
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Proctor Giveaways this year include:
2019-2020 Yearbook
2019-2020 Parking Pass, giftcards,
and more!
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For planning purposes, provided are other testing windows:
Semester 2 District Exam Spring Testing 4/22 - 4/30
State / EOC Testing will begin 5/1 - 5/24
AP Testing 5/6 - 5/17
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TEXTBOOK RETURN SCHEDULE 2019
SENIORS
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May begin returning textbooks once they have taken exams or once the teacher has stated they no longer need the text. Textbook fines are to be paid in the bookroom. Library fines are to be paid in the library.
AP TEXTBOOK & WORKBOOK RETURNS
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Students should plan to return their AP textbook and /or workbooks on the day of their AP Exam. Please return your materials to the book room.
UNDERCLASSMEN:
If you have textbooks to be turned in and are finished using them please do so during bookroom hours.
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April 18th 8:30-3:30
April 22nd 8:30-3:30
April 23rd 8:30-3:00
April 24th 8:30-2:45
April 25th 8:30-3:30
April 26th 8:30-3:30
April 29th 8:30-3:30
April 30th 8:30-3:30
THE BOOKROOM IS OPEN THE ENTIRE MONTH OF MAY
M, T, TH, F - 8:30-3:30
Wednesday 8:30-2:45
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NHS applications are to be returned on April 18. There will be a table set up during lunches for students to do so.
If a student does not have enough volunteer hours by the time they turn in their application, an extension may be sought from the Chapter Advisor in room 775.
PLEASE NOTE:
Students who are granted an extension for volunteer hours should still turn in the application by the April 18th deadline.
Decisions will be made before May 1
st
and offers of membership will be delivered to students in their classroom.
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6th ANNUAL RUNNING OF THE KNIGHTS RACE LOGO DESIGN CONTEST INFORMATION
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********** SUBMIT BY APRIL 19th ***********
Attention Knights! We are thrilled to announce the 6
th
Annual Running of the Knights Race Logo Design Contest. The winner of the logo will receive a $500 scholarship. The winning design will be utilized to market the 2020 race! This contest is open to Creekside High School students only.
Download the application/submission form here and GO KNIGHTS!
Winners from past years:
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🌻
RELAX AND RENEW
TEACHER'S APPRECIATION WEEK
We are having a
SPAcial week to remind our CHS Teachers, Staff and Administration how special they are to us! Let's help them de-stress and get refreshed for the rest of the year!
Please click the link below to see how our PTSO families can help make that week special.
Thank you for your help!!!
CHS PTSO 2018-19
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ALL SENIOR PARENTS WERE SENT THIS COMMUNICATION VIA EMAIL
For your convenience, it is provided again. Thank you Senior Sponsors for the excellent and timely update of events.
April 22nd-25th Final Exams
April 29th-May 2nd Yearbook Distribution
- Student can pick up their yearbook during lunch.
- Students must have their ID in order to pick up their yearbook.
May 4th- Prom 7:00pm-10:00pm at Renaissance Resort at the World Golf Village
Tickets may be purchased online through school pay for $60 from April 7th-April 20th.
May 8- PTSO Reserved Ticket Sales 8 AM
The P.T.S.O. will be selling the reserved graduation tickets on May 8th at 8am outside the front office. The tickets will cost $25 each, first come, first serve. Please cash and/or checks only. A family member or the student must be present to purchase the tickets no exceptions. Each student is allowed a maximum of 8 reserved tickets. These tickets are for the bottom left and right sections in front of the stage at the U.N.F. arena. The number of reserved tickets purchased replace the number of free tickets assigned each student, they can not be combined with the free tickets. The reserved tickets allows the purchaser entry to the arena and allocates the purchaser and the family each a seat that is held for them in the lower two sections nearest the stage. The free ticket allows the purchaser to gain entry to the ceremony and at that point the family locates what ever seating is available upon entry.
May 9th- Senior Awards Night 6:00PM
Students with a GPA of 3.5 and higher, or whom are receiving an award have been sent an invitation in the mail.
May 14th-
- All text books must be returned to the book room.
- Last day to finish FLVS/SJVS/APEX Courses
May 21st- Debt Day- 9:00am-12:00pm Creekside Auditorium
Senior Dues $55- Payment can be made online through School Pay starting March 27, 2019.
Senior Survey’s will be given out on May 8th in English class. If you do not have an English class you can get them from guidance in the afternoon on the 8th. Seniors need to have their survey signed off on and all debts cleared prior to coming to the auditorium on debt day. Once debts are cleared and the senior dues are paid students will receive their packet with the seating chart, honor cords, graduation tickets and transcript request information. Students will need to show their payment of dues with their school pay receipt.
Types of Debts:
*Parking Fees
*Athletic Uniforms
*Books
*Calculators
*Senior Dues $55.00
Upon fulfillment of all Debts you will receive:
*Graduation Tickets (8)
*Map of UNF
*Medallion for Graduation
*Honor Cords (if applicable)
*Seating Chart
Baccalaureate- Week of May 20th. Exact date and time are TBA.
May 23 – Graduation Rehearsal– 9:00am at UNF
- Students should arrive no later than 8:45am and park in lot 18.
- All seniors must attend if participating in the Graduation Commencement Ceremony
May 25 – Graduation – 7:00pm (UNF Arena)
**Graduation Tickets:
Each student will receive only 8 tickets. This includes the purchase of reserved tickets. Creekside will not be able to hand out extra tickets. If you are in need of more than 8 tickets please talk with other seniors to see if any other family has some available to give you.
Every guest attending the graduation must have a ticket. This includes infants in laps. Seating is first come first serve. Disability seating is available. If you or a guest are both hearing and physically impaired please contact Linda Carnall (
Linda.Carnall@stjohns.k12.fl.us
)
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Parking is free. Graduates and spectators should park in lot 18. Disability parking will be in lot 34.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Seniors must be in the staging area at the back of the arena at 6:00pm
- No cell phones or any electronics, purses, bags are allowed in the staging area
- The ceremony starts at 7:00pm
- You will receive your diploma packet after the ceremony in the staging area.
- Any decorations to caps must be flat (2D) and appropriate and not distracting to the ceremony.
- Graduates need to be appropriately dressed. Boys are should wear nice pants and dress shoes. Girls are should wear appropriate footwear. No jeans, shorts, flip flops or sneakers.
Soon, the adventure begins.......
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Seniors~ Avoid the rush! Get those service hours turned in if you are trying to qualify for the Bright Futures Scholarship. The tray is located on the center desk in Guidance. Thank you.
Beth Hemmer
Guidance Department
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The PTSO Reserved Seat Sale for Graduation will begin Wednesday, May 8th at 8:00am in front of the front office.
These are not "extra general admission" tickets that get you into the door of the arena but are reserved seats that can be bought for $25 each in lieu of the 8 tickets provided to you by the school.
Why pay for Reserved Seats? If you have elderly parents who can’t climb many stairs, but will not sit in the handicapped section, or just want to make sure your entire group gets to sit together, Reserved Seats are a great option and an awesome way to support your PTSO!
As always, the tickets are first come-first serve and $25 each. We will accept cash or check only. Be prepared these tickets will sell out!
Other pertinent info:
*Senior Debt day is on May 21st at 9am. This is when your student will receive their 8 general admission tickets from the school if you did not purchase reserved seats.
*If you need more than 8 tickets you must locate other students who aren't using all theirs. Also check with the front office to see if anyone has turned any in.
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The Creekside Class of 2019 will be hosting a Baccalaureate Service on Tuesday, May 21th from 6:00pm - 7:15pm at San Juan Del Rio Catholic Church,
1714 SR 13
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What is a Baccalaureate Service you ask? It is a multifaith/interdenominational service held during commencement week that focuses on prayers for the future, opportunities to give thanks for the accomplishments in education, and give quiet reflection about the educational journey students have endured. Service highlights include musical selections, readings, pastoral messages, reflections, and faith testimonials by students. All Creekside High School seniors and their family, friends, and mentors are invited to attend. Tickets are not required for admission.
Ceremony Details
Tuesday, May 21, 2019, 6:00pm – 7:15pm at San Juan Del Rio Church,
1714 SR 13
Students help to organize and plan this service and it is beautiful! Seniors will wear open graduate gowns with nice clothes underneath and will proceed into the church together at the opening of the service.
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Show your community how proud you are to have a Creekside High School GRADUATE!
Class of 2019 PERSONALIZED Graduation YARD SIGNS – $35 with Delivery and Set up!
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Creekside Guidance is excited to share your student's college acceptance news? Here's the scoop:
The Guidance Dept would like to share your student's college acceptance news via Creekside’s weekly e-newsletter
The Shield
. Send your student's picture in a .jpg format wearing a school t-shirt or showing a school pennant, sticker, or magnet announcing their college acceptance. In addition to a picture sent electronically, please include your student's acceptance letter, name, college name, and intended major.
Send submissions to
Debora.nievinski@stjohns.k12.fl.us
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Thank you and CONGRATS!!!
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Creekside Senior, Mason Saye was awarded the
REGIONAL Student Volunteer of the Year. Mason will be recognized at the next school board meeting, May 14th . Way to go Mason!!
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School Board Recognition for Creekside Students
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Creekside students pictured above were recognized at this week's school board meeting.
Best in Show- History Fair
- Parker Jones
- Matthew Ortiz
- Kaitlyn Hood
2019 All-County High School Art Show winners
- Michaela Phelps
- Samantha Fitzgerald
- Hope Manassaram
- Katya Marcia
- Sarah Baron
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Caroline Wheeler-Hollis, Sarah Lower, and Jada Jenkins
taught
a session at the state Journalism conference today. The conference has over 2,000 Journalism students and advisers, and the girls did so well! We are hoping to bring some awards home to the castle by the end of the conference.
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Last week, the following students were recognized at the annual AYCA Banquet.
JUNIORS
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Savannah Grace Pressly
Savannah Butler
Jadyn Fields
Sydney Morrow
Shane Calhoun
Morgan Bruman
Michael Gailani
Jose Cabrera Hernandez
SENIORS
Yara Oliveira
Alyssa Zunic
Todd Roy
Olivia Gasparovic
Matthew Ortiz- David Macaulay Mathis Providing Victory With Honor recipient.
Awesome Job Knights!!!!
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ATHLETICS BOOSTER OFFICERS - NEEDED
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Please include your name, phone number and position(s) of interest
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President
-Oversees and coordinates all Association functions
Vice President
-Liaison for meeting agenda items from various Association members and Board Members.
-Serves as backup to the President
Secretary
-Records and maintains meeting minutes. Tracks attendance and motions voted upon.
Treasurer & 1 co-director
-Manages all banking transactions for income and expenses.
-Maintains an itemized general ledger of income and expenses, reporting results at
Association meetings
-Coordinates tax reporting with the association accountant.
-Maintains Association licenses and regulatory permits.
Director of Apparel
-Responsible for the acquisition and sale of apparel and other related items, that will
be sold by the Association.
-Tracks purchases and sales of apparel items reporting results at Association meetings.
Director of Membership & 1 co-director
-Coordinates all aspects of membership drives at school orientations and seasonal sports meetings.
-Maintains membership database; tracks and reports membership to board/general membership.
-Handles membership deposits and communicates with Treasurer regarding all monies collected
from membership sales.
Director of Athletic Team Liaison & 1 co-director
-In conjunction with the coach, recruits a parent to represent each sport or activity to serve as liaison
between the Association and the coaches and other parents of the athletes.
-Responsible for conducting background checks and clearances for all athletic volunteers.
-Weekly communication to booster members of upcoming athletic events and results.
-Maintains a master list of volunteers; including hours worked.
Director of Business Sponsorship & 1 co-director
-Manages and coordinates general sponsorship solicitation activities.
-Provides sponsorship benefits including signage or inclusion of logos on the Association website.
-Provides support to any Association fundraising committee established to solicit sponsorships.
Director of Special Events & 1 co-director
-Manages and oversees all aspects of special events (e.g. Running of the Knights).
-Coordinates sponsorship fundraising efforts for special events with the Director of Business
Sponsorship.
-Tracks donations, registrations and expenses reporting results at Association meetings.
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The District Community Service hours web page has been updated to include specific verbiage on fostering animals and other guidelines for Bright Futures Community Service Hours in our district.
Students may begin their hours in the summer before 9
th
grade.
These guidelines have been verbally in effect previously but are in effect in writing as of today and moving forward. Students whose hours have already been entered
will not
have those hours revoked if they are not in compliance with the current guidelines.
If you have any other questions, please see Ms. Hemmer in Guidance.
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SAVE THE DATE - MAKE NOTE
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There will be a girls soccer interest meeting
Thursday, April 18 at 8:30 AM in portable 16.
See Coach Johnson if you cannot attend.
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Please mark calendars for the last 2 performances:
- April 26th – Lakeside Jazz Festival in Port Orange, Fl.
- April 30th – Spring Extravaganza Concert in Auditorium at CHS at 7pm - This is a chance to hear all 3 jazz bands, combo, soloists, concert band, symphonic band, wind ensemble, marching band and more! Do not miss this phenomenal performance.
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Yearbook Pick-Up Schedule:
Monday, April 29th – SENIORS ONLY
Tuesday, April 30th - All students
Wednesday, May 1st – All students
Thursday May 2nd – All students
Yearbooks can be picked up during ALL lunches in the cafeteria. Students must have their student ID to pick up their yearbook.
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Creekside Vocal Ensemble and Women’s Chorus will participate at the Florida Vocal Association State Music Performance Assessment in Tallahassee in Monday April 29.
Choral Concert May 2 in CHS theater at 7 pm. There will be songs sung in memory of Sean Sorensen with alumni singing.
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2019-2020
Creekside High School Varsity Dance Team Tryouts
The Creekside dance team is looking for new members! If you think you have what it takes to be part of the team, complete a tryout packet today and come to one of the dance team prep classes to help perfect your technique and dance performance! Prep classes cost $5 and they are held every Thursday in April from 5:30-6:30pm in the cafeteria. The classes will focus on all aspects of dance and receive feedback from the coach, learn tryout tips and give you confidence for your school tryouts!
Prep Classes Starting in April:
Every Thursday 5:30-6:30pm @ Creekside cafeteria ($5 each class)
Mandatory Parent/Student Meeting:
Monday, May 13
th
6:00-7:00pm @ Creekside cafeteria
Tryout Clinic: You must attend ALL days.
Tuesday, May 14
th
4:30-6:30pm @ Creekside cafeteria
Wednesday, May 15
th
4:30-6:30pm @ Creekside auditorium
**TRYOUT**:
Thursday, May 16
th
4:30-9pm @ Creekside auditorium
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“Prom 2019 will be here before we all know it. The junior class officers have been working hard to plan prom for this year. The theme will be “
Roaring Twenties: The Great Gatsby”.
Prom will be held on May 4
th
, 2019
at the Renaissance Hotel at the World Golf Village from 7:00pm - 10:00pm. Tickets will go on sale in April.
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2019 CHS CHEER Summer Kids Camp Registration is OPEN!!!!!
Please feel free to forward to all of your friends and contacts!
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OR use the application to pay by check made out to CHS.
Click on pictures above for application.
Friend requests accepted!!! Friends can be placed in the same group - just send an email to me with the names to link together!
We fill up every year FAST - so please don’t wait to sign up!!
Thank you!
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS & ADULTS
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- Want to volunteer at Creekside and potentially earn hundreds of Community Service Hours?
- Want to be part of the Football Team, but NOT get tackled?
- How about operating a drone, ipad, and/or camera at the after school practices and games??
- Want Creekside gear to show your school spirit?
- How about earning a Varsity Football Letter?
- Are you reliable and able to commit time to a team?
If so, see Coach McIntyre in P8.
Basic time requirements/commitments start at 1 practice and 1 game a week (about 12 hours a week) during football season and practices during the Spring (April/May), but the sky's the limit based on YOUR time commitment.
Share this opportunity with a friend. Volunteering with a friend(s) is always better.
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DID YOU KNOW...
Announcements are posted on the Creekside website so you can read the same announcements students hear daily.
Now,
"YOU ARE IN THE KNOW".
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