The SHIELD Weekly E-Newsletter
January 21, 2019
UPCOMING EVENTS
** Dates and times are subject to change.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
If you are interested in joining our team of proctors, please sign up below. We will notify you when we create the schedule times. THANKS!
For planning purposes, provided are other testing windows:

FSA Writing for 9th & 10th grade - 4/1 - 4/12
Semester 2 District Exam Spring Testing 4/15 - 4/30
State / EOC Testing will begin 5/1 - 5/24
AP Testing 5/6 - 5/17
Senior proofs will be released from Leonard’s next week. If any senior needs a retake or needs to take their cap and gown photo, Leonard’s will have their studios (St. Aug and Jacksonville) open on 2/23. Seniors should call Leonard’s and make an appointment for this day if they need a retake or to take their cap and gown picture. Leonard's phone number is 904-209-3300.



Creekside Guidance lists student scholarship opportunities on Creekside's website for your convenience. Be sure to check them out:


Creekside Theatre is in need of formal dress donations for the upcoming production of Cinderella. All colors will be accepted, and all sizes are needed. Any donated dresses not used in the production will be donated to a charitable organization. Dresses can be delivered by students to Ms. Fixel in room 135. If you have a dress to donate, please send it in with your student by Friday, January 25 th.

The Teachers and Staff at Creekside High School are having a  Chili Cook Off  for a special lunch on Friday, February 1, 2019 and are asking for a little help! Please open the link below if you would like to donate an item or help. Drop off items the morning of 2/1/19 by 10:00am
Date: Friday, 2/1/2019
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Creekside High School
Thank you.
CHS PTSO BOARD 2018-19
Miss Creekside applications are now available in the front office and from Ms. Fixel and Ms. Clukey; applications are due no later than February 4 th
SPARK Research Mentorship Program at Mayo Clinic in Florida
Science Program for the Advancement of Research Knowledge
Attention rising Juniors and Seniors

Learn about eligibility to apply for the SPARK Research Mentorship Program at Mayo Clinic. The purpose of the competitive program is to provide experiential learning opportunities in biomedical research and STEM while completing a project to enter into the science fair.

The program will host its third cohort starting in June 2019, but applications are posted online now and are due by February 1. Rising juniors and seniors in public or private schools in St. Johns and Duval Counties are eligible to apply.

Our Media Center is an active place throughout the entire day at Creekside.

Tissue and antibacterial wipe donations are always greatly appreciated.

Thank you!
Sports Tryouts
CHS 2019 Boys and Girls Track and Field
 
All student-athletes interested in participating in track and field during the 2019 season, who are not competing in a winter sport, should currently be attending conditioning with Coach Navarro/Coach Yates for Mid-Distance and Coach Fields for sprinting. Although not mandatory, your participation in conditioning indicates your commitment to be your personal best; and to the team. Please contact Coach Navarro and Coach Fields if you are not aware of the conditioning schedules. 
 
Tryouts for Track and Field are scheduled for Tuesday, January 22nd. Monday (1/21) is the official start of the season but is a holiday. In order to participate in conditioning and tryouts you must have completed “Register my athlete account” (see Creekside website for details - http://wwwchs.stjohns.k12.fl.us/athletics/forms-el2/ ).  
 
It is important that you make sure: (1) that if you completed registration from a fall sport, that the registration indicates track and field; and (2) your physical is up to date and not expiring soon.  
 




Tryouts will be held on
January 28th and 29th at 4pm


Tryouts will be held Jan 28th and 29th from 4:15-6:10pm

Also, there is a parent meeting and Gear sale on
Wednesday the 30th at 6:30 in the small cafe. 
Softball Tryouts Info
Please arrive promptly properly dressed in softball pants
with spikes and equipment. No shorts
 
  • Day 1: Monday, 1/21 @ 1:00 - 3:15 pm
  • Day 2: Tuesday 1/22 @ 4:00 - 6:15 pm
  • Day 3: Wednesday 1/23 @ 4:00 - 6:15 pm
 
Practice Schedule: 
  • JV & Varsity Monday-Friday 4:15- 6:30 pm.
CHS BEACH VOLLEYBALL
Creekside High School is introducing a new sport opportunity for girls, BEACH VOLLEYBALL. This team will participate through the Sunshine State Athletic Conference and will compete for Regional and State Titles. Tryouts will begin February 4, location and time to be announced later. If you have questions or would like to get more information please contact Megan Bowers.  Megan.bowers@stjohns.k12.fl.us
CREEKSIDE KUDOS
The JV HiQ team placed 2 nd in the North Florida Conference Tournament.
They’re 2 nd in North Florida! Congratulations Team!
9th Grade HiQ
10th Grade HiQ
JV HiQ Team
Congratulations to CREEKSIDE VISUAL ARTS STUDENTS!

CHS has once again dominated the Scholastic Arts and Awards for St Johns County this year. Attached is a PowerPoint of student winners. Please congratulate any winners you know!
 
You are invited!  The awards assembly will be Saturday, February 2 nd  at 10 am at the Florida Theater with a show following at the Jacksonville Public Library on the same day. We would like to invite you to this prestigious award presentation complete with red carpet. If you can’t attend then stop by the Jacksonville Library to see their work through March 6 th .
Thank you!
Nikki, Rachel and Raina J
 
The  Alliance for Young Artists & Writers , is a  nonprofit organization  established in 1994, identifies teenagers with exceptional creative talent and brings their remarkable work to a national audience through the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. The Alliance partners with nearly 100 Regional Affiliates across the country to provide creative teens with opportunities for recognition, exhibition, publication, and scholarships.
Congrats also go out to the Varsity Competitive Cheer team who are once again on their way to FHSAA State Finals. They placed 4 th  in their division at Regionals – the toughest and largest division in the state! – and will be competing again at the University of Florida for the State Championship on Friday, February 1 st . Please wish them luck as they attempt to go “back to back” as State Champions!!!
SAVE THE DATE - MAKE NOTE
Dates, times, events subject to change.
The 2019 SPRING SPORTS MEDIA DAY will take place on Thursday, January 31 st  in front of the auditorium from 5:00-6:30 PM. All spring sport senior athletes will have their professional senior banner photos taken in the auditorium lobby and local media will be here to interview athletes and coaches.
 
Immediately following the MEDIA DAY activities, all Spring Sport team athletes and their parents must plan to attend the 2019 SPRING SPORTS MEETING. This meeting will take place at 6:30 PM in the auditorium. Coaches will meet with their athletes and parents after the general meeting.
 
For more information, please do not hesitate to contact Tina Northcut or Aaron Carn.
 
ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION
This year the Creekside Football program will be hosting the 1 st Annual “Red & Black Gala” at Deerwood Country Club on Saturday February 2 nd from 6 to 10pm. This event is open to our entire community and we would enjoy hosting you or anyone who would be interested in having a fun night out while supporting our football program or purchasing any of the items below. Below is only a few of the many items that have been donated.

Non reserved seating tickets are $50 each or you can reserve a table of 10 seats for $550. Each ticket includes dinner and soft drinks and there will be a cash bar available. Purchase tickets via check (which can be given to Coach McIntyre at Creekside) or online via the PayPal link. ( bit.ly/chsfbauction ) This event is sure to be a lot of fun and we hope it becomes a huge success for our football program.

Live Auction:
  • Sideline Seats for a Home Games and Call a Play against Mandarin in our Kick of Classic Game
  • Front row reserved sophomore parking for the 2019-2020 school year
  • Week Long stay in Fort Lauderdale in 2 bedroom, 2 bath 15th Floor corner unit with Ocean View
  • Jaguars Home Game of Choice in the Suite with VIP Parking 
Silent Auction: 
  • Various Concert Tickets including Blake Shelton and Carrie Underwood
  • Signed Leonard Fournette Jersey
  • Signed football by all 3 of the Superbowl Champs Philadelphia Eagles Quarterbacks
  • 3 month Family Memberships to the Flagler and Williams YMCA
Baskets:
  • Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Basket
  • St. John's Golf and Country Club Basket with Golf Foursome
  • Spa, Wine, Martini and Craft Beer Baskets 
Restaurant Row: Gift cards from Ruth's Chris, The Tree Steakhouse, Julington Creek Fish Camp, Maggianos and many much more.  

Hope to see you there!!
FAMILY KNIGHT
2/11/19

Our second semester Family KNIGHT is scheduled for February 11 th . This is our commitment to give faculty, staff and students a night free from any school related activities or responsibilities. There are no home or away athletic contests and practices will be completed by 5:30pm. After school clubs and activities can meet as scheduled as long as they are completed by 5:30. Our goal is to encourage our faculty, staff, and students to take advantage of this time with family.
Upcoming College Visits
Seniors- Grad Bash 2019 will be on April 5 th. You can now go on Creekside’s Senior page to pay for the trip. Payment must be made by March 1 st , 2019.


FOR PLANNING PURPOSES
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Northeast Florida Scottish Highland Games & Festival

There are many ways you can volunteer. Groups and individuals give their time and smiles to making Games attendees feel welcome. We are always in need of volunteers for our games. Volunteer hours are given to high school students and service club groups who serve. Volunteers are needed in all areas: tent set up & take down, gate attendance, ticket booths, children’s areas, bands and entertainment, refreshments, runners, programs, parking and traffic, cleanup, etc.

Games Day Volunteers sign-up by choosing the shift they are available to work, either morning or afternoon. Volunteers can enjoy the games either before or after their shift for free. It’s a great way to immerse yourself in the pageantry and excitement of athletics, music and dance. Volunteers serving through lunch are also provided a free lunch.

To learn more about all levels of volunteering or to sign-up to become a volunteer contact Brenda LaBranche at Brenda@neflgames.com or check out the info buttons below:
IN THE KNOW
DID YOU KNOW....

Creekside's Media Center's webpage has many resourceful links for students.
A favorite is the "Careers" resources page. Click here to check it out!

Now, "YOU ARE IN THE KNOW".
QUICK LINKS