News and Events, 8/25/26

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Dear Sand Creek Families,

We are excited to begin a new school year! This newsletter is designed to keep you informed and connected as we prepare for the weeks ahead. Inside, you’ll find important updates, upcoming events, and helpful reminders.

Thank you for your partnership—we can’t wait to kick off a great year together!

Melanie Wohlers
Principal

Open House is Wednesday, September 2nd, from 4:00-5:30.This is a drop-in style event and you will be able to visit your child's classroom, meet their teacher and drop off school supplies in Grades 1-5 and DCD centerbase classrooms.

Our kindergarten families are encouraged to bring school supplies to the Welcome Week Meet & Greet on either Thursday, Sept. 10 or Friday, Sept. 11. Please refer to the Kindergarten Welcome Week Newsletter for more information.

If your student is in need of school supplies, please stop by and connect with Sarah Reed, our School Social Worker. We will have a table with backpacks and school supplies available near her office (Room 132), while supplies last.

We are excited to welcome our new kindergarteners to Sand Creek! Please be sure to read the K Welcome Week Newsletter, linked below, to learn what the first week will look like for your student.

Please also complete the Dismissal Form & Breakfast Count Google Form so we know how your student will be going home each day.

Kindergarten Walkers:
If your student is a walker, they will wait with a staff member at Door 6. Hand-to-hand pick-up is required. Students must be met at Door 6 by a parent/guardian or sibling who will walk them home.

School hours will remain the same as last year!

• First Bell: 8:45 a.m.
• School Day: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

We look forward to welcoming students back for another great year at Sand Creek!

Make sure your student is ready for a great year ahead:

Sand Creek Elementary 2026-2027 School Supply List

Please take time to review the Sand Creek Parent/Student Handbook. This resource is a one-stop shop for contact information, practices & procedures, school policies, and student expectations. It is our hope that all families are well versed in what is expected of our Sand Creek Stars and how parents and families can support a successful school experience for all of our students.

• Teacher assignments for grades 1–5 will be available to families in ParentVue as early as Monday, August 31, but no later than Tuesday, Sept 1.
• Kindergarten teacher assignments will be shared after 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 10.
• Please note that we do not send postcards or letters. We encourage all parents to check ParentVue during this window so you know who your child’s teacher is prior to Open House on Wednesday, September 2.

The mobile app for Anoka-Hennepin Schools families and students has changed due to a software update. Families know the app as “ParentVUE,” students know the app as “StudentVUE,” and most district staff refer to it as Synergy.

The updated versions of the apps are available to use and access now. Some families may no longer be able to login using the current or discontinued legacy version of the apps.

Downloading the new app ensures you will be able to be involved at the start of the school year:

• Get teacher assignments and class schedules.

• Monitor academic progress, assignments and tests.

• Submit student absences.

• Pay fees for meals and/or activities.

• View your student’s grades and report card.

• Find Transportation information, if applicable.

• Families: Apple App Store | Google Play store.
  
  

• Use the same Username/Password you have used previously.

• If you forgot your login information, you can set your username and change your password independently, whenever or wherever they choose.
  
  

• Students: Apple App Store | Google Play store

• Use the same Username/Password you have used previously. If you forgot your login information, your school can reset it during fall startup.

Do you or someone you know enjoy working with elementary students and want to support our Sand Creek community? We are looking for an Elementary Paraeducator to work 3.25 hours per day, supporting students during cafeteria and recess.

Interested or know someone who might be a great fit? Click here to view the job posting and apply!

Monday, August 31 - Teachers Return

Wednesday, September 2 - Open House, 4:00-5:30

September 8 through September 11 - Kindergarten Welcome Week

Tuesday, September 8 - GROUP A Kindergarteners (Last names beginning with A–J) attend school

Wednesday, September 9 - GROUP B Kindergarteners (Last names beginning with K–Z) attend school

Monday, September 14 - First day with ALL Kindergarteners

Thursday, September 24 - Title I: Fall Informational Event, 5:30-7:00

If you are no longer planning on attending Sand Creek, please let Kari know at 763-506-4302 or by email at Karyn.Wieden@ahschools.us.