The SHIELD
Weekly E-Newsletter
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** Dates and times are subject to change.
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CHS Photo students will be out volunteering their time for a great cause photographing people and their pets!:) Come enjoy the fun!
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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.
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NOTICE: Lost and Found items are missing their owners.
Please mention to your student if they have lost something this semester, please check the Lost and Found tote in the copy room in the main office.
Unclaimed items will be donated soon!
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Creekside Library is in need of disinfecting wipes, tissues, and hand sanitizers. We would greatly appreciate any donations. Thank you.
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ALL SENIOR PARENTS WERE SENT THIS COMMUNICATION LAST WEEK
For your convenience, it is provided again. Thank you Senior Sponsors for the excellent and timely update of events.
April 5th- Grad Bash
- Students who paid will meet in the gymnasium at 3:00 after checking in with their seventh period teacher.
- You may not bring any liquids with you, water will be provided.
- You may bring sealed/unopened snacks.
- No bags other than draw string backpacks, fanny packs, or small purses no larger than a half piece of paper are allowed in the park.
- Appropriate dress attire: no clothing with school colors or logos, no tank tops, sleeveless shirts, undershirts, or jerseys. Full dress code policy is on the senior webpage under grad bash.
April 22nd-25th Final Exams
April 29th-May 3rd 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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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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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.
Thank you and CONGRATS!!!
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Sra. Gillespie and Sra. Mateo from the Spanish Department travelled with a team of 15 students to the Florida State Spanish Conference this past March 14th -16th. Students competed against 43 other high schools from Florida. Each student competed in multiple events and we are so proud of each and every one of them! Please join us in congratulating the following students for their hard work and for being the only school in Saint John’s County to participate in this state level competition:
Nolan Anderson, José Barrera, José Mauricio Cabrera, Taryn Clarke, Eduard Dodan, William Eberhardt, Angel Fernández, David González, Gabriella Jean, Fiore Marina, Jake Moran, E’Lynese Phillip, Spencer Post, Saira Rangel and Sanya Wadhwa.
These students earned 12
Sobresalientes
(the highest ranking awards) 5
Superiores
, 2
Excelentes
and 2
Buenos
.
Camino para ir caballeros!
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Three students in the Academy of Environmental Sciences were recognized this week by the American Water Works Association for winning the DropSavers Poster Contest.
Caitlyn Oravetz won 1
st place, Ava Pitts won 2
nd place, and Connor Ambrose won 3
rd place.
Students received prizes through our Business Partner, Tony Cubbedge, from St. Johns County Utilities Department and from CDM Smith Engineering.
Way to go Knights!
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Congratulations to Taylor Redden for breaking the pole vault school record at Florida Relays over the weekend. The girls 4x200 also made another school record.
Great job to all the athletes who qualified to compete it was an amazing experience
“Keep your purpose in mind, trust the guidance you receive, have faith in your ability and accept all that comes your way.”
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Over spring break, 23 talented Creekside students traveled to Tampa for the Florida State Theatre Festival. Throughout the week, the students participated in workshops ranging from dance and singing to prop making and lighting design and attended and participated in performances. Congratulations to Troupe 7346 on their outstanding accomplishments at state!
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One – Act:
Us and Them
- Superior (Andrea Ashe, Leila Browder, Grace Byrd, Emma Clodfelter, Addie Curtis, Brandon Dean, Jenna Giordano, Kailey Haddock, Jai Hunjan, Julia Katzin, Mackenzie Reid, Hannah Silverstein, Ashley van der Does)
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Andrea Ashe – Contrasting Monologues – Superior
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Emma Clodfelter & Emily Santinho – Duet Acting - Excellent
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Addie Curtis & Jonah Willens – Duet Acting – Superior
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Jenna Giordano & Jai Hunjan – Duet Acting – Superior
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Kailey Haddock – Solo Musical – Excellent
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Hannah Silverstein - Solo Musical – Superior
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This past weekend, Creekside FBLA participated in their Annual FBLA State Leadership Conference. There were around 4200 students competing in approximately 60 different events. Some Florida chapters have over 600 members and had well over 100 members competing
! Our students shined at this event and the results speak for themselves! Congratulations to the following:
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Elyse Soracco, 1
st Place: 3D Animation
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Sachin Mishra, 1
st Place: Computer Game & Simulation Programming
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Michael Frenk, 4
th Place: Computer Problem Solving
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Logan Fernandez, 4
th Place: Cyber Security
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Spencer Reagan, 1
st Place: Help Desk
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Jonathan Sanchez, 2
nd Place: Introduction to Information Technology
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Bailey Daigle, 3
rd Place: Introduction to Public Speaking
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Ronnie Piccione and Julianne Martinez, 4
th Place: Management Decision Making
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Clay Carter, 2
nd Place: Networking Concepts
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Jadyn Fields and Lily Thompson, 2
nd Place: Public Service Announcement
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Adam MacDougall, Samantha Sberna, and Julia Bass, 4
th Place: Network Design
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Deven Ellis and Madison Dail, 3
rd Place: Network Design
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Teegan Bailey, 2
nd Place: Future Business Leader
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Anna Perkins, 1
st Place: Future Business Leader
All of these students are now eligible for the National competition that will be held this summer in San Antonio, Texas.
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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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6th ANNUAL RUNNING OF THE KNIGHTS RACE LOGO DESIGN CONTEST INFORMATION
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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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TESTING SCHEDULES & INFORMATION
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Creekside High School
Semester 2 Exam Schedule
2018-2019
Monday, April 22
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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
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9:15-11:10
Exam Period 4
11:15-12:45 Period 1
12:50-2:45
Exam Period 5
Thursday, April 25
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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:
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
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SAVE THE DATE - MAKE NOTE
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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
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4:30-6:30pm @ Creekside cafeteria
Wednesday, May 15
th
4:30-6:30pm @ Creekside auditorium
**TRYOUT**:
Thursday, May 16
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4:30-9pm @ Creekside auditorium
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Save the Date - April 13th
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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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DID YOU KNOW...
Creekside has over 100 proctor slots to fill to ensure a successful testing season? Please consider volunteering a couple of hours before the school year ends. Often, it is the same 15-20 parents volunteering multiple shifts. Your time and support would make a huge difference.
Keep in mind, if your employer encourages you to volunteer in your community (and many provide a "paid" day to do it) we would appreciate you choosing to volunteer at Creekside.
Now,
"YOU ARE IN THE KNOW".
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