Welcome to March!March 3rd at 1:30pm: Outreach Committee Meeting March 11th at 6:00pm: Open House for Prospective Families March 14th: Daylight Savings Time March 15th: Trimester 3 Begins March 19th: Report Cards Available via Campus Portal March 22nd at 6pm: CCPCS Board Meeting March 30th: Spring Break Begins Every Tuesday at 11am: Produce Boxes available at the school Every Wednesday at 1pm: Early Dismissal Road to Re-openingThank you to those of you who responded to our Return to School Survey regarding our April 12 reopening for students. The deadline for opting in to in-person learning has passed as of March 1; however, those who respond today or later will be on a waiting list for returning to in person learning and we will let you know if we can accommodate you. We will be reaching out to all who have responded that they are returning with a confirmation and information about next steps in the coming days. COmmunity School CoRNer OuTreach CornerCome be a part of the Outreach Committee! Our next meeting is this Wednesday, March 3rd at 1:30pm. The Outreach Committee helps spread the word about Creative City to prospective families. We would love to have your ideas and input! Here is the Zoom link for Wednesday's meeting: Click Here We are still accepting applications for the 21-22 school. If you child has a younger sibling coming to us in the fall, now is the time to apply at www.creativecityschool.org/enrollment
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Join us for Community BreakfastDon't forget to join us each day for community breakfast at 8:15am. It's a great way to get started in the mornings and stay connected with important announcements! Here's a brain teaser from last Thursday. If you're missing the Community Breakfast link, CLICK HERE  Your Response is Needed for Re-Opening!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. 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 using the community breakfast link. 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. Community School CornerProduce Box Pick Up every Tuesday, 1pm at Creative City! Boxes provided in partnership with Park Heights Renaissance. Starting in March (next week!) produce pick-up will be at 11am. Experiencing TeCh Issues? Has your child’s laptop stopped working? Has it suffered accidental damage? Does it no longer hold a charge? Let us know as soon as possible by calling the Main Office at 443-642-3600 and speaking to Mr. Peterson or leaving at message for him. If we have a replacement available, we should be able to provide it to you quickly. If no replacement is available at that time, we will put your child’s name on our technology wait list and keep you updated. Note that your child’s laptop may be under warranty and we may be able to get it repaired or replaced for no additional charge, so please don't hesitate to reach out to us! If your child is having difficulty logging into Zoom, there are several ways to troubleshoot: SSO Option Through the App 1. Click on the Zoom app at the bottom of the screen 2. Click on Sign In 3. Click on Sign In With SSO 4. When you are asked for a Company Domain, enter bcps-k12-md-us 5. Enter your child’s email/username (it is a seven-digit number attached to the @bcpss.org domain – ex. 1234567@bcpss.org) 6. Enter your child’s password (CCPstudent19) 7. You may now click on Join a Meeting to access your child’s teacher’s Zoom classroom. Google Option Through the App 1. Click on the Zoom app at the bottom of the screen 2. Click on Sign In 3. Click on Sign In With Google 4. Enter your child’s email/username (it is a seven-digit number attached to the @bcpss.org domain – ex. 1234567@bcpss.org) 5. Enter your child’s email/username again and your child’s password (CCPstudent19) 6. You may now click on Join a Meeting to access your child’s teacher’s Zoom classroom SSO Option Through Web Browser 1. Open your web browser (e.g., Google Chrome) 2. Go to zoom.us 3. Follow first set of directions from Step 2 Google Option Through Web Browser 1. Open your web browser (e.g., Google Chrome) 2. Go to zoom.us 3. Follow second set of directions from Step 2 We're Hiring!We're Hiring! Searching for administrative, program, and teaching members of our fantastic team. View our web site for more details and please share with all of your networks! http://ow.ly/tJ8X50DF9ot  RoAd to Re-Opening: REsponse NeededCreative 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. 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. Creative City Board Meeting Monday, February 22, 2021 at 6pm via Zoom. Click Here for link. All are welcome. Join us this month for budget discussions. Community School CornerProduce 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 Rental Assistance Available: www.bmorechildren.com/eviction-prevention Outreach UpdatePlease 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. Road to RE-Opening UpdateHopefully you have read our letter (read that here) sharing that Creative City will be re-opening for in person learning on April 12 for families who choose. Later this week, we will post a way for you to indicate your interest in this option if you wish. Meanwhile, our Re-Opening Committee had its first meeting yesterday, February 8. WE NEED MORE MEMBERS – both parents/family members as well as staff. Contact Ms. Canino at MCanino@bcps.k12.md.us if you are interested. The Re-Opening Committee meets every Monday afternoon from 3:30 – 5:00pm. Each Monday, part of the meeting will be working groups in the following focus areas, and part of the meeting will be full group to make sure that all of our work is coordinated. Working groups include: · INSTRUCTION: Refining the way that we teach to make sure we are meeting the needs of students both in-person and virtual, while ensuring teachers are supported and have what they need. · SCHOOLWIDE PROCEDURES & ROUTINES: Adapting the ways we move through parts of the day including (but not limited to) arrival, dismissal, hallway transitions, meals (and more) to ensure health and safety. · FACILITY: Preparing our physical space to safely receive students in this new environment. · COMMUNICATION & SUPPORT: Proactively providing useful, accessible information to families, selecting ways to share this information that will reach the most people. Also, working to find creative solutions to barriers that staff and families may be experiencing. We recognize and care about the many human needs, questions, and concerns embedded in this transition. Our next meeting will be Monday, February 15 at 3:30pm (yes, it is a day off from school) – Ms. Canino will share the meeting link with those who express interest to her. Community School CornerProduce Boxes Every Tuesday at 1pm. Available at the school Park Heights Renaissance Virtual Homebuyers Workshop is on 2/20/21 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - PHR Homebuying Workshop Rental Assistance Available: www.bmorechildren.com/eviction-prevention No School Monday Outreach UpdatePlease join us on 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. CCPCS Board Meeting: February 22, 2021, 6PMBoard Meetings are open to all. We hope to see you there! Parent-TEacher conferences STart Tomorrow. Contact your Child's teacher.Progress Reports & |
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And finally, we want to be able to provide resources/workshops to families to cope with virtual learning during the pandemic. We also want to hear from you about what budget items are most important to your family as we begin to plan for next year. Please assist us by filling out this quick survey. CLICK HERE
MLK Read Across America Day
Upcoming Dates
4th Grade Family Meeting: Tomorrow, January 20th at 5:15pm
Community Re-opening Meeting: Tomorrow January 20th at 6pm
Middle School Choice Application Deadline: Friday January 22nd
Virtual Open House for New Families: Saturday January 23rd at 10:30am
CCPCS Board Meeting: Monday, January 25th, at 6pm
Professional Development Day for Teachers: Thursday, January 28th
Charter School Application Deadline: Wednesday, February 3rd
PRODUCE BOXES AVAILABLE EVERY TUESDAY ON CAMPUS AT 1pm
Reconnect for Success
Greetings Families! If you missed last week's Reconnect for Success meeting, here's the YouTube video for you to view. Get updates about tech, grading, attendance and more!
Creative City community: WE NEEd You!
On January 23rd, we are having our last Open House before the lottery application deadline on February 3rd. We want to put together a group video with messages for prospective families about what you love about Creative City! We need parents, guardians, kids, staff, community members, etc. It will only take a short minute or two of your day. Here's the link to add your video: RECORD HERE
Yoga for KIDS
Creative Nomads will be hosting youth yoga programs in the evenings from February to May 2021. These programs have limited spots and the fee is waived for participants.
This program is for youth that reside or attend school in the Park Heights area.
Please see the flyer below and registration link HERE
This program is for youth that reside or attend school in the Park Heights area.
Please see the flyer below and registration link HERE
Weekly Produce Boxes: Every Tuesday
IMportant Dates
Martin Luther King Day: Monday, January 18th - No School
Middle School Application Deadline: Friday, January 22nd
(contact Ms. Hoard if you need assistance at ahoard@bcps.k12.md.us)
Creative City Virtual Open House: Saturday, January 23rd
(RSVP HERE)
CCPCS Board Meeting: Monday, January 25th at 6pm
All are welcome to attend.
Professional Development Day: Thursday, January 28th
No School for Students
Lottery Application Deadline: Wednesday, February 3rd
(Tell your friends, family and networks. Apply at www.creativecityschool.org/enrollment )
Middle School Application Deadline: Friday, January 22nd
(contact Ms. Hoard if you need assistance at ahoard@bcps.k12.md.us)
Creative City Virtual Open House: Saturday, January 23rd
(RSVP HERE)
CCPCS Board Meeting: Monday, January 25th at 6pm
All are welcome to attend.
Professional Development Day: Thursday, January 28th
No School for Students
Lottery Application Deadline: Wednesday, February 3rd
(Tell your friends, family and networks. Apply at www.creativecityschool.org/enrollment )
We hope you had a wonderful break and were able to attend one of our three parent meetings yesterday. If not, never fear! We will have summary available by the end of this week for those of you who missed it.
Materials are still available for pick up at the school this Thursday and Friday from 9am to 3pm. Please come through the front door where the main office is located.
We are currently accepting applications for the 2021-2022 school year at www.creativecityschool.org/enrollment Make sure to tell all of your friends, family and networks about Creative City. The lottery application deadline is February 3rd.
Start this year off on the right foot with attendance. Even if your child misses class time they can be counted present if they do the work they missed. Please talk with your child's teacher about any challenges you are experiencing or call the main office at 443 642 3600.
Also, if you are a fifth grade parent who needs assistance with the middle school choice process, please contact Ms. Hoard at 443 642 3612 or by email at ahoard@bcps.k12.md.us
Community School Office Corner
Produce Boxes will be available at Creative City on Tuesdays at 1pm. For other produce box sites and mixed boxes that include meat click here for locations in the month of January. Please plan to wear a mask when picking up.
Baltimore Clayworks is collaborating with Sankofa to offer clay classes virtually to children ages 6-22. We are inviting you to enroll the children in your lives for the grand total of $5 per student. The classes are biweekly for 1-3pm Please go to Eventbrite, at the link below for details and to enroll
Clayworks at Sankofa Children's Museum! - NOW ONLINE!! Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
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Materials are still available for pick up at the school this Thursday and Friday from 9am to 3pm. Please come through the front door where the main office is located.
We are currently accepting applications for the 2021-2022 school year at www.creativecityschool.org/enrollment Make sure to tell all of your friends, family and networks about Creative City. The lottery application deadline is February 3rd.
Start this year off on the right foot with attendance. Even if your child misses class time they can be counted present if they do the work they missed. Please talk with your child's teacher about any challenges you are experiencing or call the main office at 443 642 3600.
Also, if you are a fifth grade parent who needs assistance with the middle school choice process, please contact Ms. Hoard at 443 642 3612 or by email at ahoard@bcps.k12.md.us
Community School Office Corner
Produce Boxes will be available at Creative City on Tuesdays at 1pm. For other produce box sites and mixed boxes that include meat click here for locations in the month of January. Please plan to wear a mask when picking up.
Baltimore Clayworks is collaborating with Sankofa to offer clay classes virtually to children ages 6-22. We are inviting you to enroll the children in your lives for the grand total of $5 per student. The classes are biweekly for 1-3pm Please go to Eventbrite, at the link below for details and to enroll
Clayworks at Sankofa Children's Museum! - NOW ONLINE!! Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
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TOMORROW: YOUr Reason for the Season!
| As a community, we have various ways we experience the winter season. Wear/display something connected to how your celebrate/embrace winter. Be creative! This could be: A) Seasonal Wear/Images B) Holiday Wear/Images C) Hats/shirts/PJs D) Something else! |   | Tomorrow there is also one more opportunity before break to pick materials. The hours tomorrow are form 9-11am ONLY. Have a safe and enjoyable winter break. See everyone back in class on Monday, January 4th, 2021. |
Congratulations to Mr. Appel
PCAB: The Parent and Community Advisory Board for Baltimore City Schools recognized Mr. Appel this month for his dedication to his students! Congrats, Mr. Appel,
Plug-In to 2021: New Year Parent Meeting
Its time to start the new year right by receiving important information about the continuation of virtual learning, and hearing key ways that every family can support their students' success in school. The same meeting will be offered to parents/family members three different times on Monday, January 4:
Parents of students in K-2, 9:45am to 10;45am
Parents of students in 3-5, 11:00am to noon
Additional evening session, 6:30pm to 7:30pm
(If you have children in multiple grade levels, please select the time that works best for you. Content will be the same in each session).
These meetings will offer IMPORTANT INFORMATION about attendance, technology, participation expectations, submitting classwork, grading, and more. We hope to see a representative from every family at one of the sessions. Some of this information is new since September.
Each meeting will be held in the Community Breakfast zoom room, log on information:
Meeting ID: 980 4154 3056
Passcode: 653133
Reminder: Apply your child's sibling for the 2021-2022 school year and tell your friends about Creative City! www.creativecityschool.org/enrollment to apply today!
The lottery application deadline is February 3rd!
The lottery application deadline is February 3rd!
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Traci Johnson Mathena, Principal
Marisa Canino,
Executive Director
Stephen Peterson,
Educational Associate
Mariska Lee, Community School Coordinator
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