May 4th
2011/2012 News Archive
Whooping Cough information can be found here.
Congratulations Morning Creek Runners!
Congratulations to the Morning Creek Runners who came out for the Cinco de Mayo Trail Run at Lake Poway.
Science Night at Morning Creek
Morning Creek Science Night is coming up Thursday, May 17 from 6:00 – 8:00PM. Perform your own science experiment and display it! See demonstrations from science clubs! Experience cool experiments up close! If you’re interested in showing off your own experiment and display download the Science Night Registration Form and return it to your teacher. Parents and participants, please download and review the Science Night Guidelines.
If your company or club would like to do a demonstration or a display, please contact Chris Neidre at cneidre@me.com.. We’d love to have you join us!
Mayor of Yokohama, Japan Visited MCES
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Mayor Fumiko Hayashi addressed the students, personally expressing her thanks to those who contributed to the making of an encouraging banner and a thousand origami cranes following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. During the ceremony, students held flags representing America and Japan. See the Fox News video coverage of the mayor's visit to our school. Read the Rancho Bernardo Patch article or the PUSD website article. |
STAR Testing: Get Ready to Show What You Know
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We're rolling out the Red Carpet...STAR Testing begins next week! Students are encouraged to get to bed early, eat a healthy breakfast and show show up to school on time ready to "Show What They Know." Running Club will be available before school on Tues 4/17, Thurs 4/19, Tues 4/24, and Thurs 4/26 in addition to regularly scheduled running club days so that students can "warm up their mind." |
Upcoming Parenting Classes
| Siblings Without Rivalry Wednesday, April 18th from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the MPR Valley Elementary School |
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen Thursdays, April 12th, 19th, 26th and May 3rd in the MPR Morning Creek Elementary School |
Morning Creek is a 2012 California Distinguished School!
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Morning Creek Elementary has just been named a 2012 California Distinguished School! We are thrilled to receive this prestigious honor. Our application focused on the student goal setting processes we have in all classrooms and our Impact Program. We received great praise and compliments regarding all of our programs.Thank you so much to all of the parents, staff, and students who helped support this application and award. We have such a wonderful community, and Morning Creek truly shined throughout this process. |
MultiCultural Night is Coming Up!
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Morning Creek PTA proudly invites you and your family to join us for our annual Multi Cultural Event on Thursday, January 19, 2012 from 6:00-8:00. The event is sponsored by PTA, but many families work hard to prepare for this wonderful event. Come learn about the countries and cultures that make up our school family. Enjoy food samples, hands on activities and performances!! Interested in participating? Please fill out this form and turn it in to the office or to your child’s teacher. Contact Jamie Chacon for more information. |
School Spirit Days
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Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)
Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) involves services for students whose cognitive needs may require modified classroom curriculum and instruction to accommodate their learning differences and ensure their achievement. Parents may request GATE testing for students in grades 2-7. Updated GATE testing information can be found here.
Order Your Yearbook Online!
Get ahead of the game and order your Morning Creek 2012 yearbook online at www.yearbooksonsale.com. Yearbooks are $25 each.
Attention Parents of 4th/5th Graders
On Wednesday, Nov 16th from 6:30-8:00 Meadowbrook PTSA will be hosting a FREE Internet safety presentation by the SD Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. It is an adults only seminar and there is a simple registration process. Here is the link from our school website to register.
Resturant Night Fundraiser: Thursday 11/17 at Rubios
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Take the Night Off! Come to Rubio’s in Carmel Mountain this Thursday, November 17, from Lunch - Close. 20% of your purchase will be donated back to the school. You need to bring the flyer to participate. Download flyer here. |
Hats on Day: 11/18
All students are invited to pay a dollar for the privilege of wearing a hat of their choice to school to help raise cancer awareness. All funds will be donated to the Hats on Day foundation that supports children fighting cancer.
Electronic Waste Recycling Fundraiser
Got some old computers, televisions, or cables lying around? The Poway High School Robotics team is holding another Electronic Waste Recycling Fundraiser on Saturday, November 12th , from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Poway High School, 15500 Espola Road (Parking Lot right of field). This event is sponsored by Poway High School Robotics Team, IMS Recycling, and Sony Electronics Inc. See Flyer for a list of acceptable items. Mention Morning Creek Elementary when you drop off your items, and our school will get some proceeds!
Attention 3rd - 5th Grade Runners - Mt. Carmel Running Meet
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Tuesday, October 25, 2011. ATTENTION 3RD-5TH GRADE RUNNERS!
24TH ANNUAL INVITATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY MEET.
Sponsored by San Diego North Rotary Club. |
Calling All Artists for PTA Reflections
The theme for this year's PTA Reflections artwork program is "Diversity Means..." Reflect on the theme, create an original work and be recognized! Categories include Photography, Literature, Dance Choreography, Visual Arts, and Film Production. Visit the PTA page to download rules and entry forms. Entries due Tuesday October 25th.
Morning Creek Annual Read-a-Thon Starts 10/3
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Our annual Read-A-Thon kicks off Monday, October 3rd. The goal of the Read-A-Thon is to help our children improve their reading skills by reading more frequently, trying different types of books, and having a blast in the process. It is fun for our students and tremendously beneficial to our school. Funds raised will support education curriculum and new technology for our classrooms. Reading Logs/Pledge Forms will come home on Monday the 3rd. Save the date: Barnes & Noble Fundraiser is Saturday, October 15th. |
School Portrait Fundraiser
Attention Morning Creek Families and Friends, please join us for Old Poway Park Family Portraits on
Sat, Oct. 22nd from 8am-11am at
14134 Midland Road.
Family
Portrait Fun will donate $17.50 from each sitting fee and 10%, to 12% of the total sales, based on participation, from your event. Make this a great success click here and register today!! Check out the Family Portrait Fun Facebook Page. For more information about this fundraiser, check out the flyer.
Red Ribbon Week: Drug-Free and Proud!
- Monday: "United We Stand for a Drug Free Land" (Wear Red, White & Blue)
- Tuesday: "Be All U Can Be, Be Drug Free" (Wear Camouflage)
- Wednesday: "Be a SuperHero! Have the Power to Say NO!" (Dress up as a superhero)
- Thursday: "Go Green, Don't let drugs pollute your life!" (Wear Green...Drop off recyclables Thursday AM in front of the school.)
- Friday: "I Believe In Me! I'm Drug Free. Follow Your Dreams!" (Wear Your College T-shirt or Morning Creek T-shirt)
The 5th grade Flash Mob at last week's Friday Flag!
This is how Morning Creek Students handled the blackout!
Gift Wrap Fundraiser
Our annual Gift Wrap fundraiser is underway! It's only been one week and we already have $1800 in sales! Your student brought home a packet from Charleston Wrap on Friday. Please take a look; you can register online and items purchased through the Charleston Wrap website will be shipped directly to your home. There are many new items to choose from this year, so get involved and help support Morning Creek!
September is PTA Membership Month
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WE'VE REACHED OUR GOAL! We now have 207 families signed up for PTA. It's not too late to join! The classroom with the highest percentage of PTA families will win an ice cream party in October. The teachers will receive a teacher luncheon when they reach 100% participation. Everyone wins when families join PTA! Wonder where your PTA money goes? Find out here. |
Attention Morning Creek Parent Volunteers
There will be a Volunteer Orientation on Friday, September 16th after Friday Flag in the Colt Meeting Room adjacent to the library. Coffee will be provided! If you have not registered to volunteer at Morning Creek, all the information you need can be found on the Volunteering page of our website.Contact Lisa Velazquez at lisa@jlvelazquez.com with any questions.
eScrip September Savings
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Have you signed up to suppoet Morning Creek Elementary by using eScrip? It's easy, fast and free. 10% Goes Back to Schools through Tuesday, September 13th! See website for more details. Earn money for Morning Creek Elementary while you shop! |
College-Bound Colts Kickoff Thursday 9/15
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This Thursday, September 15th at 5:30pm is our Morning Creek Elementary College-Bound Colts Kickoff! Wear your favorite College shirt and join us for food, games, face painting and more. Bring a picnic or purchase a meal from the Hamburger Factory for $9. See flyer for more details. |
Colt Chorus Starts Thursday 9/15
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Calling all 2nd - 5th graders who enjoy singing! The Colt Chorus starts this Thursday, September 15th. Join music teacher and Morning Creek parent Angie Serrano every Thursday morning from 7:45am to 8:25am in the MPR. Click here for more information and to download the permission slip. |
School Supply Lists for 2011/2012
School supplies are on sale in local stores! The following are suggested supply lists for the 2011/2012 school year. All donations are voluntary. A donation is not required to participate in any school activity.
Drive Safely
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The beginning of the school year is a great time to review the safety procedures and traffic flow guidelines we have here at Morning Creek. Let's start the 2011/2012 school year safely! |
Student Lunch Money
- If your child is buying lunch this year, please be sure to send a check on the first day or put money in your child’s account at mylunchmoney.com. Lunch prices have increased to $2.50 this year.
- We have applications for FREE OR REDUCED lunches in the office. These must be filled out each year and all information is confidential.
New Student Enrollment
Beginning Tuesday, July 5, 2011, and continuing through Friday, July 29, 2011, new student enrollment for Kindergarten through 5th Grade will take place at the District Office. Please call to schedule an appointment: 858-521-2800 Ext. 2321. Please complete all forms prior to your appointment. Download new student enrollment forms here.