It is with great pleasure that I write to you as your incoming principal of Creative Science School. I am honored to become part of the CSS community and vision of building critical thinkers, courageous problem-solvers and compassionate community-builders.

This year I begin my 19th year as an educator, and I still am full of excitement and anticipation to greet students and staff at the start of the school year. I hope to get to know you and your students this year. I am a parent of six children, and like many of you, am starting our annual back to school rituals to get prepared for the 21-22 school year. This fall my oldest child will be starting his junior year at OSU, and my youngest will be starting 4th grade. While I am hopeful for a healthy start to the school year, like many of you, I have questions and concerns about what the upcoming year will hold.

PPS has recently shared their multi-layered approach to supporting the safe return of students to school this September which can be viewed on the PPS website. Be assured, our team is working diligently to set up social distancing protocols and cleaning procedures in accordance with district guidelines. More specific information about these procedures and guidelines will be shared prior to the start of school. We continue to work with our local health officials to support and implement safe practices to help our whole community to reduce the risk of the spread of Covid. Thank you for being flexible as we respond responsibly.

As a new member of the CSS community, I would like an opportunity to connect with our CSS community members. At the close of our CSS Community Care Day, I would like to invite you to a socially distanced, outdoor Ice Cream social from 12-1 at the school. Please see more detailed information about the event below.

Below you will also find information about our Kindergarten and 1st Grade Ramp Up Schedules and details on how to find your student's schedule or teacher assignment for this fall.

I am looking forward to working together as a community to support a safe return of students to school this fall. I will be sending out more detailed information about processes and procedures regarding the start of school at the end of the month.

In partnership,

Kristy Mize, Ed.D.

Principal

Creative Science School

503-916-6431

kmize@pps.net