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The SHIELD
Weekly E-Newsletter
April 20, 2020
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We love our Class of 2020 and want everyone
in our community to know it!!
Check out our Seniors at:
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Schoology Tips:
- Please use Google Crome or Safari when using Schoology.
- To access Schoology, you should enter via the "Links for Students" page of the CHS Website.
- Students conference on their smartphone only if they log into Schoology through the web browser on their phone. Most kids have the Schoology app, and the app can do everything except the conferencing portion.
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Lately, it seems like the days are running together, weeks are a blur, leaving folks to wonder what day it is. Let's not forget the April holidays that are well deserved and some that are just fun!!
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April 20th - Volunteer Recognition Day
Thank you to all the fantastic volunteers at Creekside. We see you helping with the Band, Athletics, PTSO, Drama, Clubs, Boosters, Cafe, Bookroom, and so much more.
You are truly awesome!!
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April 21st - National Librarian Appreciation Day
Thank you Ms. Zukoski and Ms. Swartz for making our Media Center a delightful go-to place.
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April 22nd - Administrative Professionals' Day
Thank you to all Creekside Admin. You are appreciated!
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April 23rd
- National Talk Like Shakespeare Day
- National Picnic Day
- English Language Day
- World Book Night
- World Book and Copyright Day
- World Laboratory Day
- Spanish Language Day
- National Support Teen Literature Day – (Thursday of National Library Week)
April 24th
- Teach Children to Save Day
- National Arbor Day
- Childcare Professionals Day
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Belated recognition for our Paraprofessionals.
Paraprofessional Appreciation Day was April 1st, no joke.
Thank you for all you do!
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LOCKERS FOR NEXT YEAR
Any students who would like to keep their locker for next school or would like to get a locker, must send Mr. Highsmith an email at
john.highsmith@stjohns.k12.fl.us
. In the email leave your name and locker number or if you do not have and want a locker leave your name and hallway where you would like it.
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STUDENT PARKING
Payment and processing for student parking for the 2020-2021 school year will begin July 13
th
. Only seniors and juniors can purchase parking passes. Class of 2021 Top 50 parking will be based on weighted GPA. The documents and payment will be available online. More specific information will be sent out and on the school website in June. Any questions should be directed to Dean Hudson –
david.hudson@stjohns.k12.fl.us
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If you are in need of help navigating Schoology and the online learning platform, join the Creekside Virtual Library:
Access code:
XVFH-63KV-P3G4D
This is a Virtual Library Meeting place for:
- Schoology
- Online Textbooks
- Good Books
- Resources and Research Help
- Homework Help
Mrs. Zukoski is happy to help!
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St. Johns County Public Libraries Offer eCards While Closed
In response to the COVID-19 health emergency, the St. Johns County Public Library is offering County residents online eCard registration. Residents in need of a library card may now sign up for a temporary one by visiting
www.sjcpls.org.
Active for 60 days, the temporary card provides access to the library’s online collection of eBooks, eAudiobooks, movies, music, digital magazines, and more. Users may also utilize their eCard to log into virtual services such as Hoopla, OverDrive, and RB Digital. For more information, please visit
www.sjcpls.org
or call your nearest branch.
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On March 25, CollegeBoard began offering free
live AP review courses
, delivered by AP teachers from across the country. The courses have been viewed more than 3.2 million times since they became available.
On-demand lessons
are now available for Art and Design, AP Capstone™, and Computer Science Principles.
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For up-to-date CollegeBoard information use this link:
CollegeBoard
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2019 – 2020 SAT and ACT TESTING DATES
Please check the SAT and ACT links for the most accurate testing dates and information regarding registrations prior to CO-VID 19.
SAT
TEST DATE – June 6 - Canceled. Please use the link below for the most current SAT information.
ACT
TEST DATE – June 13, REGISTER by May 8 – Register at ACT.org
TEST DATE – July 18, REGISTER by June 19 – Register at ACT.org
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Community Service Hours should be emailed
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A big congratulations going out to the Creekside Weightlifting team members that have been named to the 2020 All St Johns County Girls Weightlifting team.
2020 All St. Johns County Girls Weightlifting team
FIRST TEAM
129: Grace Wiegel, Creekside — The two-time first team All-County selection finished fourth at Class 2A state championships after lifting 330 pounds (160 bench press, 170 clean and jerk). She also won the District 4-2A title and Region 2-2A title.
139: Julia Osborne, Creekside — Finished 12th at Class 2A state championships after lifting 310 pounds (155 bench press, 155 clean and jerk). She also won the District 4-2A title and Region 2-2A titles.
183: Rosalyn Cates, Creekside — Finished sixth at Region 2-2A meet after lifting 245 pounds (125 bench press, 120 clean and jerk)
199: Kelly Walker, Creekside — Finished thrid at Region 2-2A meet after lifting 280 pounds (145 bench press, 135 clean and jerk).
HONORABLE MENTION
119: Kailey Papas, Creekside
GO KNIGHTS!!
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St. Johns County senior salutes: Ally Bratek, Creekside softball
Ally Bratek sends her thoughts to the SJC Senior Salute series at the St. Augustine Record.
School: Creekside
Sport: Softball
Position: Third Base
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Senior Salute: I wish I had more time to spend with my teammates. For the most part, I won’t see many of them for a long time and it makes me sad knowing I won’t share the field with them ever again.
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April is National Poetry Month, and Poets.org is asking for people to send in poems that are making them feel better during this time. Read below for this inspiration opportunity brought to you by Creekside's new Shakespeare Club. See specifics below:
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This National Poetry Month, we ask our readers to share a poem that helps to find courage, solace, and actionable energy, and a few words about how or why it does so. As responses continue to arrive from across the globe, we invite you to continue sharing poems from our
Poets.org
collection
on social media with the hashtag #ShelterInPoems or by writing to us at
shelter@poets.org
. Whether you’re writing in or tagging to us on
twitter
,
facebook
, or
instagram
, we will select some of your responses to feature on this special Shelter in Poems page.
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LINK CREW - STUDENT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY
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Link Crew is a high school transition program that welcomes freshmen and makes them feel more comfortable throughout their first year of high school. Built on the belief that students can help other students succeed, Link Crew trains mentors from junior and senior classes to be Link Crew Leaders. As positive role models, Link Crew Leaders are mentors and student leaders who guide freshmen to discover what it takes to be successful during the transition to high school.
Qualities we are looking for in Leaders are:
- kind
- strong communication skills
- willing and responsible to lead others
- accountable to show up throughout all phases of the program during the year
- willing to take risks
- interest in helping others
- positive role model
- dedicated
- self-confident and self-directed
- has respect for diverse ideas and personalities
- enthusiastic
- good academic, behavior, and attendance standing
Important Information:
- only for rising juniors and seniors
- current leaders must reapply
- must be willing to stay in contact with their group the entire school year
- must have less than 5 unexcused absences
- can’t have served a detention, Saturday school or suspension
Below are dates and events you are required to attend as a Link Leader; please make sure you are available to attend these events before you apply, as
attendance is mandatory, even if you were a Link Crew Leader last year
.
Link Leader Training: Wednesday,
July 29
th
, 8:00am-12:00pm
Freshman Day: Thursday,
July 30
th
,
7:00
am – 1:00pm
First day of school: Monday,
August 10
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Please go to
https://tinyurl.com/lcapp2020
or use the QR code below and complete the application by
Midnight Friday 5/1
. You will need to submit a picture (preferably a headshot) as part of your application. Please do not wait until the last minute to apply.
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Acceptance letters will be sent out on
May 8
th
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Thank you,
Laura Alder and Heather Bundshuh
Link Crew Coordinators
Creekside High School
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COUNSELOR CORNER - GUIDANCE
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Calling all Juniors!
Linked to the left is a Navigating Your Senior Year brochure. It is complete with a suggested timeline of what to do when as well as QR codes to websites that are helpful for the college application process. Make sure you get a jump start on the application process this summer. Have questions? Email your counselor!
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As a service to students and families, NACAC is providing this online tool as a central resource for information about changes in college admission events, deposit dates, and more as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
The chart in the link (button below), includes updates from colleges and universities worldwide. Select the “+” symbol next to any category to narrow the results. To view alphabetically by school, click on "Institutions" and then the school's name. This tool will update in real-time as we receive input from postsecondary institutions. To export a copy of these results, click on the three elipses in the upper right corner of this
downloadable version
.
We hope this resource will make it easier for students and others to navigate the college admission process during this unprecedented time.
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Interested in FLORIDA Public Universities? Please check out the virtual tour information provided below:
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SACAC (Southern Association of College Admission Counseling) is offering online virtual college tours and workshops via the Strive for College Knowledge: Virtual College Exploration Week from April 20th-April 23rd. This a great opportunity for juniors and underclassmen to expand your knowledge- it's free for students! To explore the schedule and register please use the following link:
https://www.strivescan.com/virtual/
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SENIOR YARD SIGNS ARE AVAILABLE
TO ORDER NOW!
ORDER DEADLINE IS MAY 1ST.
Order using this QR Code or click on the flyer for a PDF document to print.
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NEWS FROM ST. JOHNS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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If you or someone you know is in crisis, text “CARE4U” to 741741
or call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-TALK (8255)
or call 911 immediately.
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