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Casey's Chronicle

Posted Date: 04/23/26 (05:30 PM)


Casey's Chronicle

Castle Creek's Weekly Newsletter

April 23, 2026
Disney's The Lion King Kids logo featuring stylized text and a cartoon lion cub.

Hello Dragon Families,

We are 1 week away from our students' Lion King performance! Be sure to grab tickets at this link while you still can! Keep in mind that there is no school tomorrow for teachers or students. We hope you all enjoy your 3-day weekend!
 

Principal's Message

Two women in a classroom setting wear safety goggles and hold scientific equipment.
It was truly wonderful to see so many families on campus for our recent STEM Night and the PTA Parent Picnic. Having our parents and guardians join us for these events brings such a vibrant energy to our school, and we appreciate you taking the time to engage with our staff and celebrate our students' hard work. These moments of connection are what make the Castle Creek family so special.

Looking ahead, we are buzzing with excitement for our upcoming production of The Lion King! Our students have been practicing tirelessly to bring this story to life, and we would love for you to join us. Tickets are now available for purchase, and we encourage you to secure yours soon to support our talented performers and the arts at our school.

As we move into the month of May, we are also preparing for the start of testing season, which begins on May 1st for several of our grade levels. We know our students have worked diligently all year, and we are confident in their readiness. Please help us by ensuring your children get plenty of rest and arrive at school on time, ready to do their best.

In every rehearsal and every practice test, we lean into our motto: Believe. We believe in the creativity our students show on stage and the academic strength they demonstrate in the classroom. When we show them that we believe in their journey, they have the confidence to roar—both in the spotlight and on their assessments.

As always, we encourage you to ask your child which S.O.A.R. expectation they demonstrated best each day. Whether they showed leadership during the picnic or focus while preparing for May 1st, 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

Art Gallery

During the Lion King Show, we will be displaying artwork from select 3rd-5th grade students. Be sure to stop by the exhibit to see what our dragons have accomplished!

Testing Schedule

As we approach the final month of the school year, it is almost time for our students to complete their final Progress Monitoring tests. Be sure to prepare your students before each test with a healthy breakfast, words of encouragement, and plenty of rest! Please see below for test dates.
Testing dates for Grades K-2, showing April and May 2025 calendars with FAST Star assessments.
Testing dates for grades 3-5 are displayed on a calendar for April and May 2025.
 
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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