Blessings in a Backpack

Have you ever wanted to be a superhero?

Well, here is a wonderful opportunity for you to be a hero to a child at Chets Creek! As we have all felt in the past year or so, times have been tough economically. These difficult times have affected some of the children at Chets Creek as well. The number of families that have had to ask for assistance in feeding their children during the school day has increased within the past year. While these children are fed at school, they may often be hungry on the weekends.

Here is where you can help! The national organization Blessings in a Backpack is trying to start a program at Chets Creek. Blessings in a Backpack is a way to provide nutritious food on the weekends for children whose parents are going through a tough time economically. The program partners with a local grocery store to provide food to send home with the children on Friday to keep them full and healthy over the weekend. The best part is that it only takes $80 to feed one child for the school year!

If you feel called to be a hero for a child in this situation, there is a simple way to help. You can make a donation online at www.jaxblessingsinabackpack.org. Just click "Donate Now!" Please make sure to designate that the donation goes to Chets Creek Elementary. You can also send a check into school with your child. Make the check payable to Blessings in a Backpack and write Chets Creek Elementary in the memo line. You do not need to be able to donate the entire amount to sponsor one child. Any amount is appreciated!

A Super First Week!

We are having a 'Super' first week of school! We are extremely happy to have 23 friends returning to us from last year's kindergarten class and to be welcoming 13 new friends to our first grade class!

Our first graders have been working hard this week to reestablish our rituals and routines in the classroom. They are learning quickly how to unpack in the mornings, how to gather for lessons, and the expectations for classroom behavior. They are doing a great job gaining the independence that comes with being first graders.

Being a first grader brings new and exciting priviledges. First graders get to leave the classroom on their own at dismissal time- no more having to walk with a teacher. First graders get to use the monkey bars! First graders are allowed to play on both sides of the playground!

Take a moment this weekend and ask your child what their favorite part of first grade is!

Avengers Unite!

Have you had a super summer? Did you take a fantastic trip? Did you read any incredible books?

Well, the time has come to start a MARVEL-ous year! We are looking for 36 fantastic, incredible superheroes to join us in first grade. We have 180 days ahead of us to use our powers to conquer reading, writing, math, science, and social studies.

If you are up for the challenge, join us for orientation at 11am on August 19th!