CRES will use responsive, data-driven teaching practices, to empower, engage, and educate our diverse community of learners to succeed using 21st Century Skills. We commit to building an inclusive culture that empowers students, staff, and community partners so that everyone can feel supported in reaching their full potential.

I hope that each of you had a great Thanksgiving holiday. As we move into these last few weeks before winter break, please remember that your child’s attendance at school is important. Please ensure that they attend school and, to the extent possible, please limit late arrivals and early departures. We appreciate your continued support.

 
Here are some important dates for you to mark your calendars:
December 6: Fun Friday
December 13: Interim Reports Go Home
December 16 - 20: Spirit Week
December 23 - January 2: Winter Break, No School

Holiday Spirit Week
We will have a holiday spirit week the week of December 16 - 20.
Monday, December 16: Grinch Day
Tuesday, December 17: Flannel Day
Wednesday, December 18: Color Block Day
Thursday, December 19: Ugly Sweater Day
Friday, December 20: Comfy, Cozy Day (No Pajamas)

PTA
We are so excited that our PTA is up and running. Please take a moment to join the PTA. You can join here.

Attendance
Your child’s attendance at school matters. It is important that your child is at school each day for the entirety of the instructional day. When students arrive at school late or leave early, they miss valuable instructional time that supports their learning and growth. While we understand that there are circumstances where a student must be absent (i.e., illness, injury, etc.), picked up early from school, or arrive late to school, we also want you to know that your child’s attendance at school matters. 

Tardies
Please make every effort to ensure your child is on time for school. Our arrival begins at 8:45 am and instruction begins at 9:15 am. It is important that our students are present and ready to learn at 9:15 am.
If you do arrive after 9:15 am, please walk your child into the school to sign them in. Please let us know if you have any questions by reaching out to creechroadofficestaff@wcpss.net. 

Early Check-Outs
Please make every effort to ensure your child remains at school the entire day. Dismissal begins at 3:45 pm. When students check out early, they miss core instruction, which will hinder their learning and progress in their grade level. We understand illness, appointments, and emergencies. However, checking your child out early repeatedly will have a negative impact on their progress. Please let us know if you have any questions by reaching out to creechroadofficestaff@wcpss.net. 

Schoolwide Expectations
At Creech Road Elementary School, we expect all our students to R.O.A.R.
     Respect- Treat others the way you want to be treated
     Operate with Safety- Follow directions and keep hands/feet to yourself
     Actively Participate- Ask and answer questions.
     Responsibility- Be on task, complete work, look at and listen to the speaker
Please speak with your child about our school wide expectations and how they can show them each and every day. 

Transportation Changes
Teachers have documented each student's normal mode of transportation (bus/carpool/van rider), changes to this method of transportation must be made in writing and sent via email to creechroadofficestaff@wcpss.net. For safety reasons, the sooner we are notified, the better.

We look forward to another great week of growth and learning as we continue to race to success. Thank you for your support, and please contact us if you have any questions or concerns. 

Yours in Partnership,
Dr. Ralph Chew, Principal