We are so excited to welcome our ORCA families back for another amazing school year at Clear Creek! Our Meet & Greet event is happening this Thursday from 3:00–5:00 PM, and we hope you’ll join us as we kick off the year together. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with teachers, explore classrooms, and meet our PTSA, who will be here to answer questions, help you join as a member, and offer ORCA shirts for purchase from a small on-hand inventory, with additional ordering options available.
We are also including a School Supply Flyer with information about how to make a donation to cover your child’s school supplies this year and why we ask for donations instead of asking families to purchase individual items.
This year brings a few important updates:
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Breakfast in the Classroom 🥞 – Breakfast for all students will now be served in the classroom as part of a district-wide change. Both breakfast and lunch are free for all Clear Creek students this year!
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Adjusted School Start Time ⏰ – The official school day now begins at 9:00 AM. Students may arrive starting at 8:45 AM, but there will be no morning recess.
- Students needing breakfast should head straight to the breakfast line before going to class.
- Students not eating breakfast should go directly to their classrooms at 8:50 through the inside doors. Exterior classroom doors will no longer be opened in the morning.
- The first bell will now ring at 8:50 AM, and the tardy bell will ring at 9:00 AM.
At Clear Creek, our goal is to ensure that every student, family, and staff member feels they truly belong. Each person’s unique strengths, stories, and contributions make our community special — and we can’t wait to celebrate the year ahead together. 💫
Smiles,
Christine Frantzen
Principal
