From time to time, Baltimore City Schools may send messages about some schools closing early on very hot days.  Creative City is fully air-conditioned and we do NOT close early when these announcements happen.  We will always contact you directly if there is a change to our school schedule for any reason.

School starts TOMORROW, Monday 8/30/21!  
WE ARE SO EXCITED!

We have had a series of Back to School information sessions. In case you missed them (or just need a refresher!) here is the information we've been sharing.  Linked here are the powerpoint slides we used at our Virtual Welcome Session, as well as the full recording of that session.

Staff will be widely available outside and inside the school on the first day to guide students and adults to where they need to be.  DON'T WORRY - WE"VE GOT YOU COVERED!!

Just want the major points?  Here's what you need to know:

SCHOOL DOORS OPEN AT 7:45am - please enter from the back (near the cafeteria).  Parents are not able to enter the building at this time.  WEAR A MASK! :)

THE CAR LINE FORMS DOWN TOWANDA AVENUE FROM THE NORTH.  Enter via Grantely Avenue.  A map is below.  Parking is available in our lower lot, via Grantley Avenue.

BREAKFAST 7:45 - 8:15am (eaten in classrooms)

INSTRUCTION BEGINS AT 8:15am - attendance counts beginning at 8:15

DISMISSAL BEGINS AT 2:30pm from the rear (cafeteria).  The car line is the same as in the morning.  Please remain in your car while in the car line.  Students must be picked up by 2:45pm

BEFORE- and AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS WHO REGISTER FOR THEM.  We cannot accept drop-in students before or after school.  To inquire about program registration, please complete this form and Ms. Dria will follow up with you: https://forms.gle/c6xhLyncrT6vve5EA

Dear families,
 
What a year it has been!  We are very close to summer break, and have several things you need to know for the final six (yes, 6!) days of school.
 

• The last day of school is Tuesday, June 15.  Student attendance is important until the last day of school!  We will dismiss at noon on 6/15.
• ALL students will be virtual on Monday, June 14.  We will be having in-person closing ceremonies for our Kindergarten and Grade 5 students, with limited family and staff guests attending.  Grade 5 is at 9:30am, and Kindergarten is at noon.  These are ticketed events.
• We are collecting ALL student laptops back for inventory and maintenance.  Laptop Drop Off begins Monday, June 14thpm and runs through Friday, June 18th  from 9:00 am – 3:30.
• All in-person students (both A day and B day) are invited to attend in-person on Tuesday, June 15.  We will collect laptops and close out the year together.
• Baltimore City Public Schools has announced that ALL K-5 students are advancing to the next grade next year unless there is an approved parent appeal.  Appeals need to be made by June 16.  If you wish to see your child repeat this grade level, use this form to begin an appeal: https://cityschools2013-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/deheller_bcps_k12_md_us/EYGW-aTIaZpIp_lgjOLOGCUBcMYc7AkCUpE3FrjwRit9aw?rtime=MYDZquIp2Ug
• We have begun taking sign-ups for our Branching Out Summer Program, which will be operated AT Creative City BY Creative City staff, June 28 to August 6.  Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpH4_oxhtm5a1-dqW9bJv_ugd6ghy7xHIdCNP-8rPkHvvUGg/viewform

 
This is a lot of information!  We will be sharing and re-sharing this information over the course of the week.  If you have questions or need clarification, please contact our office and we will do our very best to help.
 
Thank you!

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For more information click here. 

Thank you to all of the volunteers who supported our school grounds clean-up and preparations for in-person learning last weekend!  Special thanks to Guy Amouzou, Aimee Harmon-Darrow, Lanie Thomas, Eric Parker, Cecilia Beasley, and students Grace H-D, Londyn E, and Pamela D.

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 Board meeting Monday, 4/19 at 6:00pm.

 Final budget review for next school year will be on the agenda.  Join Zoom Meeting
https://bcps-k12-md-us.zoom.us/j/9560083920?pwd=K0FIeTQydTBVRkdvWnpFdjFMUStsUT09


Meeting ID: 956 008 3920
Passcode: 528044

​For Teacher Appreciation Week, the week of May 3, we are printing individualized photo books for our teaching staff, and we’re calling on students and families to send us photos, artwork, or notes to include in the project!

Please send your images to Julie Skokna by April 20. Include your child’s name and the educator whose book you are submitting to. 

Email submissions to juliehskokna@gmail.com or message “Julie Hartman Skokna” on Facebook Messenger.

Images can include photos of past Creative City events, poems, letters about what makes their educator special, artwork that expresses their connection to our school, or simply a picture of your student.

Don’t forget instructors who don’t have homerooms, like our A-Team or REST team. Also, feel free to include materials for educators your student may have had in the past.

All submissions will be used exclusively for this project and will be made available only to the specified teacher.

 All in person learners MUST have a signed consent form on file at the school, or they will be excluded from in-person learning beginning next week (4/19). (Form)

This week we are making preparations to welcome some of our students back to in-person learning.  All students will have a bit more asynchronous (independent learning) time, this week only, while our staff makes final preparations for this transition.  Your teacher will provide directions about what work students should complete during this asynchronous time.

Whether your child will be returning in person or remaining virtual, we are working hard to ensure a smooth transition so that ALL learners have the best possible experience for the remainder of the school year.

Families of in-person learners will be receiving an email early this week confirming their teacher, their schedule, and any details they need to know.

Families of virtual learners will be notified directly this week if there are changes that apply to them.  Some homeroom changes are needed to respond to the new structures of in-person learning, but this will not impact every student.

• Tree Planting and Grounds Clean-up Day - Saturday, April 10 at 9:00am - masks and distancing required
• In-Person Learning Q&A sessions - Thursday, April 9 at 9:00am and 6:00pm (same content at each session) - Community breakfast link on Zoom
• Back To (In-Person) School Night - Tuesday, April 13 at 6:00pm.

       This is another chance for families to meet new teachers if their child has switched                classes as a result of this transition. Community breakfast link on zoom

• "Take a Peek" opportunity BY APPOINTMENT ONLY on Friday afternoon, April 10.

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​March 12, 2021
 
Dear Families,
 
We are busily preparing for school re-opening on April 12 for those families who have elected to return.  We have designed a plan that ensures equitable access to instructional resources to both in-person and virtual learners.  
 
In summary, the final plan has the following components and was developed after reviewing the number of in-person learners and their distribution by grade level:

• All students returning to in-person learning will be on campus for 2 days and will learn virtually for 3 days each week, either Monday & Tuesday, OR Thursday & Friday.  Wednesday will always be a virtual day for all so we can do deep cleaning in our school.  Please note that, at this time, there is no schedule option that has students coming in person every day.

 

• A-Team/Resource/Intervention Classes will be virtual for all students.

 

• The Special Education Staff and Related Service Staff will be returning to the building to provide services to the in-person learners and will continue to support virtual learners.

 

• Kindergarten and Grade 5 Classes with Mr. Appel, Ms. Griffin, Ms. Lewis, Mr. Patterson, Ms. Ritwo, Mr. Davis, and Ms. Mitchell, will be onsite teaching in a Hybrid fashion -- both the virtual and in-person students at the same time. Homerooms will remain intact.

 

• Grades 1, 2 and 3 will have higher numbers of in-person learners and require a different structure.  These grades will have one Teacher and one Support Staff in person in the building working with in-person learners ONLY, and two Teachers in the virtual space working exclusively with students who will remain virtual.  Some homeroom assignment changes need to be made to accommodate this structure and will be shared next week.​

Creative City Public Charter School will re-open for students in Grades K-5 whose families wish for them to return on Monday, April 12, 2021. 

Please use this form to express your intent to return to in person learning, if that is your choice.  Make sure you indicate EACH student in your household if you will have more than one returning student. 
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https://forms.gle/R4Sv3c9PP1ZtFZ1z6

In order to guarantee that we can host your student for in person learning, we must receive your response by March 1.  If you respond after March 1, we will do everything we can to host your student, but there may be delays or we may not have space available.

We recognize that you may have questions before you can finalize your decision.  We will have online family information sessions about return to school on two upcoming dates - Wednesday, February 24 at 6:00pm and Thursday, February 25 at 9:00am.   You may also always email Ms. Canino at MCanino@bcps.k12.md.us or Ms. Mathena at TMathena@bcps.k12.md.us at any time with questions and we will respond as promptly as possible.

Produce Boxes Every Tuesday at 1pm. Available at the school. On Fridays a food pantry at Langston Hughes is also available from 2-6pm.  The address is 5011 Reisterstown Rd.

If you need baby supplies fill out this quick survey here: https://forms.gle/uEy1G1fuZNuqmyQY6 by Friday the 19th.  The supplies will be available for those that filled out the survey on Tuesday, March 2nd at our weekly produce distribution. 

​Park Heights Renaissance Virtual Homebuyers Workshop is on 2/20/21 (This Saturday) from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. -  PHR Homebuying Workshop
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Rental Assistance Available:  www.bmorechildren.com/eviction-prevention

Please join us TOMORROW, February 17th at 3:30pm for an Outreach Committee Meeting.  If you love Creative City and are interested in spreading the word about us, this is the committee for you! Zoom link: https://bcps-k12-md-us.zoom.us/j/85858351967?pwd=SXFtOHZqWjVncTZDS3hBamJ2MVcvZz09

Also, though the lottery season is over, we are still accepting applications.  Tell your friends, family and networks.  www.creativecityschool.org/enrollment  Our next Open House is March 11th at 6pm. ​