Creekside High School
The SHIELD
Weekly E-Newsletter

September 28, 2020
Together, we are Creekside Strong.
HOME STUDENT HEALTH SCREENER QUESTIONS
Parents,

We appreciate your continued assistance in supporting our health and safety protocols here on campus. As a reminder, below is the student health screener questions. If you can say yes to any of the symptoms below for your child, please keep your child at home until you can say no to all symptoms. If you can say yes to the questions, follow the instructions in red.
 
Student Health Screening Entry Form


Please assess your child daily for the following symptoms and answer the contact questions.

  • Fever of 100.4 or higher?
  • Uncontrolled cough?
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing?
  • Sore throat?
  • Loss of sense of smell or taste?
  • Muscle aches?
  • Vomiting or diarrhea?
  • Is your child currently awaiting COVID-19 test results? If yes, please keep your child home and notify the school nurse when test results received. Further instructions will be discussed at that time.

  • Does your child live in the same household with someone positive for COVID-19? If yes, your child must quarantine for 14 days from the last date of contact with the positive individual. A negative test result does not reduce the quarantine requirement for the full 14 day incubation period.

  • Has your child had close contact with someone who in the past 14 days who tested positive for COVID-19? If yes, your child must quarantine for 14 days from the last date of contact with the positive individual. A negative test result does not reduce the quarantine requirement for the full 14 day incubation period.

Thank you.
Students may EMAIL their school counselor for questions
that do not require an appointment.
Ms. Adair
Last Names Sb-Z

Ms. Bunnell
Last Names Mi-Sa

Ms. Fornera
Last Names Hf-Me

Ms. Fry
Last Names D-He

Ms. Kennair
Last Names A-C
Reasons you would need an appointment with your counselor:

• Academic concerns • College applications • Accommodation requests
• Graduation requirements • Bright Futures eligibility • Stress Management


Students, Click here to schedule an appointment with your counselor or use the QR Code to book an appointment with your counselor. Students will receive a confirmation email with their appointment date and time. This email will serve as your pass to leave class and must be shown to your teacher before leaving.
Parents, please note, all parent meetings with school counselors are held virtually via Microsoft Teams. Please email your student's school counselor to schedule an appointment.

Please ask your student to turn their completed/signed form in to their 1st period teacher this week. Distance Learners may send their completed/signed forms via email to Ms. Mackoul (click this link).

ATTENDANCE POLICIES
Early Release and Tardy Information:

A note is needed when students either (1) return from being tardy or (2) need to be picked up early from school. THIS INCLUDES STUDENT DRIVERS needing to check out early and drive off campus.
The note must be turned in to the Attendance Clerk no later than 9:15 am.

  • Tardy Form - This form or a hand written note must be turned in to the Front Office no later than 9:15am

  • Early Release Form - FOR Students being picked up OR student drivers needing to drive off campus early. This form or a hand written note must be turned in to the Front Office no later than 9:15am


Please use the forms above or a hand-written note including:

  • Student’s Full Legal Name / NO NICKNAMES
  • Student (s) Birthdate
  • Week Day(s) absent
  • Reason for absent or early release
  • Legal Parent / Guardian signature / NO NICKNAMES
  • Current phone number

Only a Physician’s office is authorized to fax a note for the student to be excused. FAX # 904-547-7305—Attention: CHS ATTENDANCE. We do not accept phone calls or faxes from parents for attendance matters.
Creekside High School Attendance Policies

This year, the Absentee Form will be submitted online. Please use the Online Absentee Form link or QR code provided below to submit a note when your student in absent. Online absence notes are required to be submitted within 2 days of the student returning back to Creekside in order to be excused. Please use this LINK for the Online Absence Note:  Online Absentee Form
or the QR code below for the Online Absence Note utilizing your phone: 

  • October 2 - Underclass Pictures
  • October 14 - PSAT
  • October 30 - End of First Quarter
  • November 3 - Teacher Planning Day - Student Holiday
  • November 11 - 2020 Veteran's Day - Student/Teacher Holiday
  • November 25-27, 2020 Thanksgiving Break - Student/Teacher Holiday

Please note: CHS specific dates and times are subject to change.
DISTANCE LEARNING RESOURCES
STUDENT NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
(Good info for Parents too!)
Did you miss the news?

If so, you can watch it using the link below.


YEARBOOK INFORMATION
Per an email received by Herff-Jones:

It's yearbook ad time! Creekside's Yearbook staff is already working hard on the yearbook, and we want you to be part of it! Senior Parents: The deadline for ordering an ad is October 22nd.

To create and purchase an ad for your senior, log in to yearbookordercenter.com using our school code (10495). Click "Buy a Yearbook Ad" to start your purchase and design. Use the links below "Buy a Yearbook Ad" to help you design the perfect ad for your student. "See how to create an ad" shows you the steps through a video, and "Online Ad Creation" provides a step-by-step PDF guide.
PTSO MEMBERSHIPS
The SJCSD has been hard at work creating a flexible, responsible, and comprehensive plan for returning to school for the 2020-2021 school year. The main focus is on safety and high-quality education for all students. With that in mind, the PTSO membership drive will be completely online. We need your support as we move through this monumental school year.   
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We appreciate all that you can do! 

Thank you!
Creekside PTSO is having a drawing for 1 premium parking space for the 2020 - 2021 school year.

Juniors and Seniors Only - Creekside PTSO is having a drawing - $10 per ticket - for 1 premium parking space for the 2020 - 2021 school year. All tickets will be put in a computer generated system to select one winner, the more tickets you buy the more chances you have to win! The parking space is located in the front of the student lot - ALL YEAR LONG. No more "hoping" for a spot and no more "fighting" for a spot, you can drive in at any time in the morning at your leisure and pull right in. No hassle, no stress!
With your contribution to the drawing, the PTSO will be closer to its goal of funding a sun shade structure for the students in the amphitheater area. And the VERY best part...our Creekside PTSO business partner, Grade Power Learning will MATCH all monies collected from tickets!!! That's double the money and gets us EVEN closer to that Shade Structure! Grade Power Learning helps students of all ages - from pre-school to college - get a customized learning experience, including SAT and ACT Prep! Give them a call at 429-9664. We truly appreciate their contribution!

You also have an option to make a donation towards that goal, in lieu of the parking space drawing.

THANK YOU STUDENTS & PARENTS FOR SUPPORTING THIS DRAWING!
ATHLETICS


Girls Weightlifting will begin pre-season workouts Tuesday, 9/29 at 7:30am in the Weight Room.

All girls interested in being a part of the team, please see Coach Stalvey as soon as possible.
Here's a quick update from the Girls Golf Team. We had two matches this week

Bartram defeated Creekside. BT 178 / CHS 203
Low gross leader for CHS - Anna Jones FR

Creekside defeated St. Johns Country Day. CHS 183 / SJCD 227
Low Gross Leaders - Anna Jones FR, Alaina Hansen JR & Paisley Bratton SR

GO KNIGHTS!!
Please note: Dates and times are subject to change.
The Creekside Knights Athletic Booster Club has a limited amount of 2020-21 Memberships available for $65. This exclusive membership includes a free annual subscription to the NFHS Live Stream Network. With your subscription, the NFHS Live Stream Network grants you live stream access to competitions across the nation. The value of this subscription alone is $69.99 and the offer expires 12/31.

With limited seating capacity (below 30%), our venues will likely sell out. Your subscription will allow you to livestream all home Creekside Stadium and Gymnasium games (football, soccer, lacrosse, track, volleyball, basketball, and wrestling) as well as away games at Ponte Vedra High School, Bartram Trail High School, Nease High School, Pedro Menendez High School, Bolles, Episcopal, Bishop Kenny, and hundreds of other schools.

Don’t need a subscription but still want to help the Knights?
The CKABC Basic Membership is still just $50. 
CLUB INFORMATION



Meeting every Tuesday after school until 4:30 in room 540.

Chess and checkerboard donations graciously accepted. 

The Remind code for Check-Cetera Club is texting @checkse to 81010









Marathon High Kickoff Meeting is September 27th at 4pm in room 265 (Ms. Kurtz).

Club sponsors, Ms. Childers, Ms. Kurtz, Ms. Sinardi, Ms. Hicks, and Mr. Trzeciak hope to see you there. New members are welcome.
The National English Honor Society is accepting applications for new members for the 2020-2021 school year. Applications are available outside room 560 and due before September 30th. New members will be notified through their English class and will need to pay the $25 for the new member induction. Returning members of NEHS need to pay their $15 dues no later than September 30th through the link on the Schoology group page. If you are a returning member and do not have the group code, please stop by room 560 or contact shannon.welch@stjohns.k12.fl.us.
COUNSELOR CORNER - GUIDANCE

Please join the guidance Schoology page for updates. Use access code 4PTG-F88V-9MK6Q

CLASS OF 2021 SENIORS - SENDING TRANSCIPTS 

It is time to start sending your transcripts out to colleges. Before yo do that request a copy of your transcript to review. Things to make sure are accurate on your transcript:

  • correct spelling of name
  • correct address
  • social security number
  • courses taken - including all virtual courses and SJRSC courses
  • correct number of service hours
  • SAT/ACT scores are accurate

To request transcripts, please visit www.parchment.com. Below are directions on how to create your Parchment account to request and send transcripts. Before requesting a transcript, make sure to update it. This way colleges will see the most up to date transcript available. 

If you have questions about your transcript please email your school counselor for assistance. 
Interested in applying to a State University in Florida for the summer or fall of 2021?
Check out the attached admissions requirements for each school.
This school year Creekside students will have the opportunity to reach out to colleges and universities virtually. This means Creekside will not host face-to-face visits on campus. Instead, the link below provides student with admission contact information and virtual tour links to view after the school day.


Virtual information will be updated frequently. However, if you are interested in a college/university, please checkout their websites. More than ever, it is easy to find virtual presentations, tours, and admissions contact information.
EXPLORING COLLEGE OPTIONS
Exploring College Options is a special informational program sponsored by the undergraduate admissions offices of five of the country's leading universities: Duke University, Georgetown University, Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Stanford University.
This fall we are pleased to invite you and your family to join us for a 90-minute webinar to help you explore your college options and prepare a strong and reflective application in this time of change and new challenges. During the program, admission officers from our five universities will introduce their institutions, discuss the college application process, answer general questions, and provide individual school breakout sessions.

Please register for the webinar date and time that best fits your schedule.
 
 
 
 
 
 
FLAGLER MEET & GREET October 1st

Discussing some key information about Flagler College, including the Castillo Scholarship, which is $3,000/year for all SJC graduates – no matter what their GPA is. Please see information about the Virtual Meet and Greet below:
 
Who: Flagler College
What: Virtual Meeting with your Admissions Counselor, Erika Forrest-Martin, who will be discussing information about Flagler College
Where: on Zoom!
When: October 1st from 6:30PM-7:30PM
How: Register Online here
College & Career Night 2020

After careful consideration, St. Johns County School District will not be hosting the Annual District College & Career Night that was scheduled for September 9th 2020 at Pedro Menendez High School. Instead, students are encouraged to register for any of the upcoming virtual NACAC fairs. College representatives may continue to schedule virtual or in-person visits to local high schools. Details are forthcoming from Creekside.

For the virtual NACAC Fairs, more than 600 colleges and universities will be online to talk with high school students on each of these dates this fall:

  • Monday, Oct. 12 from 1 – 9 p.m. ET
  • Sunday, Oct. 18 from 12 – 8 p.m. ET
  • Sunday, Nov. 8 from 2 – 10 p.m. ET

Each virtual fair is a free, one-day event. Attend as often as you like. Parents invited, too.

Register at virtualcollegefairs.org and then log in on the fair dates using your phone or computer.
Create your itinerary by selecting which colleges you’re interested in and attend their live and interactive Zoom sessions. Also available are NACAC Meet-Ups on finding your best college fit, paying for college, and more.

Sessions cover topics such as how to apply, financial aid, student life, and more. Watch, learn, and get your questions answered about academics, athletics, diversity, study abroad, and other topics. You can also meet one-on-one with a college’s admission counselor by choosing a convenient virtual meeting date and time.
Mini Camp College
Given the inability to host programs in person during spring/summer 2020, but holding to our unwavering commitment to demystify the complexities of college admissions and promote access to higher education to first-generation/underrepresented students, the Inclusion, Access, and Success Committee devised a way to deliver this content in a virtual format through a series of five Mini Camp College webinars. These webinars have now concluded. We invite you to share the links below with your students and their families as they navigate their college search and application process.

·        How to Navigate your College Search During Covid-19 (view the session here)
·        Standardized Testing (view the session here)
·        Resumes & Activities Lists (view the session here)
·        How to Apply to College and Write an Effective Essay (view the session here)
·        Financial Aid (view the session here)
A big thanks to all who organized and presented these sessions allowing SACAC to deliver important information during this time.
*The sessions links are also available on the Mini Camp College page on the SACAC website if you simply want to share the page.