I picked this quote because it seems like time has flown by this year! I cannot believe that it is already time to send you home with grocery bags filled with used supplies and completed projects. It's a good time to reflect on what a great time we have had together and what a fantastic school this is. I believe our school is the best in the country and the primary reason for that is because everyone comes together here to learn, improve, and build strong, lasting relationships each and every day. As you think back of all of the memories from this year, think about all that you have learned and experienced as well as all of the friendships you have made. And don't forget the awesome relationships you have built with our teachers and staff, as these will be memories you will cherish for years to come! 

 

This year has been full of special recognitions for Creekside Elementary! You may remember that our school has been working with Columbia University's Teachers' College from New York City. You probably have memories of between six to ten teachers sitting in on your readers' workshop lessons listening to you have conversations about your books, coaching you, and learning from each other! Because of this work, we have made incredible and significant advancements in our teaching and your learning. Additionally, this spring, our school was recognized as a Gold Ribbon School for the work we have done improving all of your skills as readers! We wouldn't be able to make this claim and receive this recognition without having such hard working Comets who have devoted so much time to practicing and learning reading strategies and skills! Go Comet readers!

 

Creekside was also honored this year by one of our teachers being recognized as the San Ramon Valley Unified School District's Teacher of the Year (and now one of four Contra Costa County Teacher of the Year finalists)! Congratulations to Mrs. Rooks! Mrs. Rooks has shared that she didn't get this award by working alone. She believes that all of the teachers at Creekside are "top notch" and that the only reason she is the excellent teacher she is today is because of what she has learned from all of the teachers at our school! We should all learn from Mrs. Rooks' wise thinking. Remember this as you continue with your education and later in your career, the people that you work with impact and support you making you more successful than you could have been on your own! By being a part of Creekside, by being a member of this team, you are the reason for and a part of this special school forever!