Please join us for a Spooktacular night of fun and treats on Friday, Oct 25th, from 5:30 to 6:30PM, sponsored by our fabulous PTSA!
We also have parent volunteer and high school/middle school volunteer opportunities to help with concessions, games, arts and crafts and more. Please click on the link below to see what shifts are available. We are looking forward to a great event!
Halloween Bash Volunteer Sign-Ups
We will be having our annual Veterans Day Assembly on
Friday, November 8th at 9:30.
We are excited to honor those who have served faithfully for our country. Please see our agenda below:
· Assembly will begin at 9:30 and end by 10:30
· All Veterans are invited to attend and will sit together in reserved seating, please sign in at the table outside of the office
· Veterans will stand to introduce themselves from their seats so that they can remain seated while other Veterans are introducing themselves
· Slideshow will honor Veterans of Creekside families
o Send in a digital picture of a family member who is currently serving or who has previously served in the United States Armed Forces
o Email picture to Molly Shade shadem@issaquah.wednet.edu or Kelsey Carlson carlsonk@issaquah.wednet.edu by Friday, November 4th
o Please include the student(s) name, name of person in picture, branch of military served in, relationship to student, and student’s teacher in the body of your email
Thank you for your support with this amazing assembly. If you have any questions, feel free to email our Assistant Principal, Denise Smith, smithd2@issaquah.wednet.edu
Popcorn Fridays need parent volunteers to keep it going! Sign up to help with Popcorn Friday and include ‘new’ next to your name in the sign-up if this is your first time. We need one more volunteer to help with popcorn at the Halloween Bash!
Popcorn Friday Volunteer Opportunities
It is 'Nosebleed Season'
Fortunately, while nosebleeds in children can seem dramatic, they’re not usually serious. Here are the most common causes of nosebleeds in kids, the best ways to treat them, and what you can do to help prevent them from happening again.
What causes nosebleeds in children?
There are a few common culprits behind a child’s bloody nose.
How to treat your child’s nosebleeds:
When nosebleeds become more frequent:
If your child has frequent nosebleeds, make a point to moisturize the lining of the nose. You can try:
*****Call your doctor if:
Please remember, when calling school to report your child absent for an illness, to leave a reason for the absence such as fever, diarrhea, vomiting. And remember to keep your child home if they have ...
Fever: Temperature should remain normal (below 98.6 degrees) for 24 hours without any fever reducing medication before returning to school
Sore throat: Is it accompanied by fever, headache, stomachache or swollen glands?
Vomiting: Has your child vomited in a 24 hour period?
Diarrhea: Has there been more than one occurrence in a 24 hour period?
Eyes: Are your child’s eyes crusty, bright red and/or discharging yellow or green fluid?
Nasal discharge (yellow or greenish): Is there colorful nasal mucus that is accompanied by a fever or other symptoms of an upper respiratory infection?
Cough: Does your child have a persistent, productive cough?
Appearance/Behavior: Is your child unusually tired, pale, have a lack of appetite, difficult to awaken, or confused?
Rash: Does your child have a body rash not associated with heat, eczema, or an allergic reaction to a medication?
The most important thing you can do to prevent illness is for you and your child to wash your hands often with warm water and soap.
Remember to always keep the school updated with new phone numbers and emergency contacts, in case your student becomes ill at school.
ALSO: Can we keep this below blurb in the e-news for a while?
Head Lice
If you find signs of head lice, (live lice and/or nits/eggs), please notify the School Nurse or the Health Room Specialist.
Eryn Belles, School Nurse 425-837-5204
Susan Westcott, HRS 425-837-5252
OUr Lost & Found will be on display at the Halloween for one final peek. Jackets, sweatshirts, lunchboxes and more are piling up! Please have your child label all clothing and lunchboxes. The first charity donation of items will be collected and donated on Monday, October 28th.
Happy Shopping!
Letters were recently sent home to the families of all kindergarten students who are enrolled in the Issaquah School District. These letters detail the process that will be used to identify Issaquah’s “most highly capable” kindergarteners. Student screening will be November 5 through 7. Students who are identified as “most highly capable” will be invited to enter the Primary Enrichment Program (PEP) later in the school year. Students living within the Issaquah School District’s boundaries, but attending private or home-based schools may participate in screening. Contact your neighborhood school for more information. To learn more about the Highly Capable Program click on the following link: Highly Capable Issaquah School District webpage
On Thursday, October 24 we will be conducting a TEST of our text notification system. We are doing this to make sure the information we have on file for you in Family Access is correct. Please note that if we only have a landline telephone number for you, we cannot send a text. Here’s how it will work: At approximately 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 24, the District will send a test text message to all families that says “TEST text message from ISD.” At approximately 6:30 p.m. the District will send a follow E-News by email to all families with information about how to let us know if you did not receive the text.
- If you do receive the text, you’re all set! You do not need to respond to the follow up E-News.
Are you new to the ISD? Would you like to learn more about the school system and programs in the Issaquah School District?
All families are invited to attend the ISD event “What Every Parent Wants to Know about the ISD” on Oct. 23, 2019 at 6:30 pm at Clark Elementary School.
This event will have separate sessions for elementary, middle and high school information on topics such as school and classroom expectations, behavior expectations, grading, homework, communication with school and teachers, how to get involved, and course selection at the secondary level. District staff and parent volunteers will be available to answer questions.
Spanish, Korean and Mandarin speaking interpreters will be available at the event. Contact gilmourl@issaquah.wednet.edu by Oct. 17th if you need an interpreter in another language.
Snacks and Childcare are available.
Are you registered to vote? A quick way to check and register online for 11/5 Election Ballots for the November 5 election are being mailed out to registered voters on October 18, 2019! Do you know if you are registered to vote? If you’ve recently moved or changed your name (or just haven’t voted in a while), you probably need to re-register to vote. And, because general elections usually happen only once a year, it’s understandable if you’re not totally clear on your voter status or if you remembered to update your registration after your last big life event. Even if you’re pretty sure you have, there’s no harm in taking a minute to double-check and there is an easy way to find out! Simply follow this link to the VoteWA website and enter your name and birthday. It will verify your status, and offer you the opportunity to update your information if need be. October 28 is the deadline to use the online registration, but you can still register in person up to November 5. All of the details are on the VoteWA.gov website! You can also find important details about the November 5, 2019 General Election at King County’s Election Website.
City of Sammamish Seeks Community Input on Transportation Master Plan
Step Up for Kids
Your partnership with the Issaquah Schools Foundation benefits every student at every school in the district. Donating to the Foundation give students opportunities for academic enrichment as well as support for students who need help with basics like food and school supplies. Step Up for Kids and donate to the Fall campaign at http://isfdn.org.
Fall Dining for Kids Locations
The Issaquah Schools Foundation Dining for Kids restaurant partners generously guarantee a portion of the day's proceeds as a donation to the Foundation that provides multiple forms of support to Issaquah School District students, including food aid. Put these upcoming dates on your calendar!
November 6: Chinoise Sushi Bar & Asian Grill
December 4: Ohana Eastside
More information available here: http://isfdn.org/dining-for-kids/
Nourish Every Mind 2020 Dates (please note new location for the luncheon)
Luncheon – May 8th at Eastridge Church
Breakfast – May 19th at Eastridge Church
Creekside Elementary partners with Peachjar, an online bulletin board system, to help families see all the opportunities happening with community partners in the greater ISD community.