The SHIELD Weekly E-Newsletter
March 25, 2019
UPCOMING EVENTS
** Dates and times are subject to change.

Greetings Creekside Students,

It was a pleasure to meet with you during registration this year. Here are a few reminders:

·          The last day to request changes to your course requests for the 2019-2020 school year is March 29 th at 3:00 pm . Course requests can be viewed in HAC by following the instructions on this link: http://www-chs.stjohns.k12.fl.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Student-Requests-in-HAC.pdf  

·          If you would like to make a change, you can stop by the guidance office or email your counselor with the requested change. If you are requesting a modified schedule for next year, your form must also be turned in by March 29 th at 3:00 pm.

·          If you haven’t already done so, please sign up for class text reminders:

  • Class of 2019: text @co2019chs to 81010
  • Class of 2020: text @co2020chs to 81010
  • Class of 2021: text @co2021chs to 81010
  • Class of 2022: text @co2022chs to 81010
The summer months are a great time to work on community service hours. While community service hours aren’t a graduation requirement, they are required for the Bright Futures Scholarship. For more information on Bright Futures you can visit the Creekside webpage at http://www-chs.stjohns.k12.fl.us/guidance/fbr/ . Community service can also provide the opportunity for students to explore interests in careers, strengthen leadership qualities, and boost their resume. Students can volunteer at their place of worship, participate in a mission trip, assist at an animal shelter (fostering pets does not count as volunteer hours), help out a school or government agency, and volunteer at a not-for-profit camp. Further information regarding community service hours and documentation of hours can be found on the Creekside website at: https://www.chs.stjohns.k12.fl.us/guidance/community/

As your School Counselors we want to encourage all students to reach their highest academic and personal potential through a comprehensive counseling program, which includes academic, social-emotional and college/career counseling. If you have any questions regarding your progress towards graduation, life after high school, college and career planning, social-emotional needs or you just want to stop by and say hi, we would love to talk with you. Students can reach their counselor via email or may stop by the guidance office before/after school, between classes or during all three lunches. We look forward to guiding you along this journey as you transition to your junior year.

Sincerely,

Amy Kennair A-C                Amy.Kennair@stjohns.k12.fl.us
Kristen Fry D-He                  Kristen.Fry@stjohns.k12.fl.us
Jennifer Fornera Hf-Me        Jennifer.Fornera@stjohns.k12.fl.us
Jennifer Tippins Mi-Sa         Jennifer.Tippins@stjohns.k12.fl.us
Jenna Adair Sb-Z                  Jenna.Adair@stjohns.k12.fl.us


Ms. Hanson is collecting magazines for an assignment for a student project. If you happen to have any old magazines, please turn them in to the front office in a bag marked "Ms. Hanson". The magazines are needed the Monday or Tuesday we return from Spring Break. Thanks!!
Students who are current sophomores or juniors who are interested in joining Creekside’s chapter of the National Honor Society will need to attend an informational meeting about NHS membership. There are two meetings scheduled for Wednesday, April 3 rd : 8:30am or 2:45pm in the auditorium. At this meeting students will be told the requirements for membership and deadline to apply. If you are interested in NHS membership, students should attend ONE of these meetings. Note: Students who are already members do not attend these meetings. 
CREEKSIDE KUDOS

Congratulations to the girls and boys track team for hosting and winning Friday Knight Invite home track meet. Thank you to all the parent volunteers for all your time and hard work. The hospitality room was a success and the visiting coaches were very impressed. A special thanks goes to Lewis Marabell for your time.

Senior night was impressive. The senior ladies and gentlemen have made many achievements both on and off the track. 

There were several athletes whom had personal records. I’d like to acknowledge Sam Wood for an awesome job breaking the school record in shot put. Also, Makhaila Mills for breaking the school record in the 100 and 200.
 
GO KNIGHTS!!!
SENIOR SCOOP
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!

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.                         

Thank you and CONGRATS!!!
TESTING SCHEDULES & INFORMATION
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
           

·          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.  

·          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.
If you are interested in joining our team of proctors, please sign up below. We will notify you when we create the schedule times. THANKS!

Proctor Giveaways this year include:
2019-2020 Yearbook
2019-2020 Parking Pass, giftcards,
and more!
For planning purposes, provided are other testing windows:

FSA Writing for 9th & 10th grade - 4/1 - 4/12
Semester 2 District Exam Spring Testing 4/15 - 4/30
State / EOC Testing will begin 5/1 - 5/24
AP Testing 5/6 - 5/17

SAVE THE DATE - MAKE NOTE
Save the Date - April 13th
6th ANNUAL RUNNING OF THE KNIGHTS RACE LOGO DESIGN CONTEST INFORMATION

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:

“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.

2019-2020 Creekside High School Varsity Dance Team 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
2019 CHS CHEER Summer Kids Camp Registration is OPEN!!!!!    

Please feel free to forward to all of your friends and contacts! 


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!
FOR PLANNING PURPOSES
IN THE KNOW
DID YOU KNOW...

Students resume classes promptly on Monday, 3/25.

Now, "YOU ARE IN THE KNOW".

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