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Casey's Chronicle

Posted Date: 04/17/26 (05:04 PM)


Casey's Chronicle

Castle Creek's Weekly Newsletter

April 17, 2026
A mother and daughter smile at each other, with the daughter holding books and wearing a backpack.

Hello Dragon Families,

Some changes have been made to the newsletter to help present our biggest news at the top. That said, please be sure to fill out our Family survey if you haven't already. You're feedback is greatly appreciated!
 

Principal's Message

A colorful graphic promoting the SOAR principles: Show Respect, Own our Action, Act Safely, and Rise Together.
We are looking forward to a very exciting evening this coming Tuesday, April 21st. Our Castle Creek staff has been busy preparing "loads of hands-on activities" for our STEM Night, which will run from 5:30–6:30 PM. This event is a wonderful chance for families to explore, experiment, and learn together, and we hope to see many of our young scientists and engineers there!

In addition to our campus events, we want to hear from you. The OCPS Family Survey is currently open and will also conclude on Tuesday, April 21st. Your feedback is vital in helping us understand how we can best support our students and ensure our school continues to thrive. Please take a few moments to "tell us about your child's school" by completing the survey before the deadline.

At Castle Creek, we truly Believe in the power of curiosity and collaboration. Whether it is watching our students discover something new at STEM Night or listening to your valuable feedback through the survey, these moments help us build a stronger, more vibrant school community. We believe that by working together, we can provide the best possible environment for our children to succeed.

As always, we encourage you to ask your child which S.O.A.R. expectation they demonstrated best each day. Whether they showed curiosity during a science lesson or responsibility by reminding you about the family survey, these conversations help reinforce the positive behavior expectations we practice at school and strengthen the connection between home and classroom.

Thank you for your continued partnership in your child’s education. We appreciate all you do to support our school community.
 

School News and Updates

PTA Social Media

Be sure to join PTA's Facebook page for more information on our PTA events. You may find the link here:
Castle Creek Elementary School PTA flyer with a QR code and reasons to join.
 

Upcoming Events

Poster for the ESE Transition Fair with event details and images of diverse students and activities.

ESE Transition Fair

OCPS will be hosting an ESE Transition Fair tomorrow at Glenridge Middle School. The event will run from 10am to 1pm with numerous stations served to help ESE families. If you are interested in attending, you may sign up here. I will also be in attendance for the event.

STEM Night

We will be hosting our annual STEM Night event on Tuesday, April 21st at 5:30pm in the cafeteria. Immediately before at 5:00pm, we will be having a strings concert featuring our strings students. Be sure to stop by for both a musical performance and a hands on learning experience you and your students can enjoy!
Castle Creek Elementary STEM Night event poster with science illustrations.
Four identical flyers announce 'Popcorn Wednesday' with a price of $2.00, featuring a cartoon dragon and popcorn.

Popcorn Wednesday

We will be serving popcorn again on April 22nd. Fill out the forms in the front office and bring $2 to order for your students!
 
Person using a laptop

Contact info

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me. You can reach out via the following:

William Galiber
Parent Engagement Liaison
  • (407) 207-7428 ext. 4162232
  • 142197@ocps.net
  • www.castlecreekes.ocps.net