The Viking Voyager

Hello Little Viking Families,

After the break, school resumes on Monday April 6, 2026.

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2026-27 school year is OPEN! Please log into your skyward and complete next year's registration as soon as possible. All district students who register prior to the May 8th deadline will receive a free school T-shirt!

FTC is also hosting a spring break meet-up/fundraiser at Chuck-E-Cheese on April 2nd. Joins us if you can, see the flyer below for details and discounts!

Have a safe and enjoyable Spring Break!

-Mrs. Scanlan

March 30 - April 3, 2026 - Spring Break - NO SCHOOL

April 2, 2026 - Chuck E. Cheese Dine Out from 3:00 - 9:00 pm - see flyer below

April 6, 2026 - School Resumes

April 6, 2026 - FTC Dine Out - Dominick's Pizzeria - every Monday in April

April 15, 2026 - FTC STEAM Night @ Salt Creek Primary from 6:00 - 7:30 pm

We’ve recently seen a few cases of the “stomach bug” as well as the flu at school, and handwashing is one of the best ways to help stop the spread. Please remind your child to wash their hands with soap and water before eating, after using the bathroom, and after coughing or sneezing. These simple habits make a big difference in keeping our school community healthy and feeling their best.

Next 2 weeks:

Humor & Fairness

Helpful family resources for P2: HERE

Any questions about FTC and/or events please contact Brittany at bsebesta@saltcreek48ftc.org

Spring break is here! We hope you and your family have a wonderful, relaxing time—soak up the sunshine and enjoy a well-deserved break.

We’re also excited to share a fun fundraiser happening over spring break at Chuck E. Cheese! See the details below—we’d love to see you there and appreciate your support!

Chuck E Cheese Fundraiser! 4/2 3-9 pm

Join FTC for a spring break fundraiser at Chuck E. Cheese in Villa Park! See flyer in cover photo for coupons! Invite friends and family to join you and have the best time!

Dominicks Dine Out EVERY Monday in April, 3-9 pm

Join FTC for a dine out at Dominick's in Villa Park! Show the flyer or mention District 48 FTC and proceeds will benefit FTC!

Family Steam Night 4/15 6-730pm (Salt Creek)

Join us for the popular Family STEAM Night! There is science, technology, engineering, art and math fun for everyone!

Save the Dates

-FTC Meeting 4/20 7pm

-Flower Pick up 5/2 10:30-12 (Swartz)

-Teacher Appreciation Week 5/4-5/8 (More info to come in the next newsletter!)

Sign up and/or update your Salt Creek 48 Family Teacher Children (FTC) Membership today to receive important information! It needs to be updated each year to stay active! The directory is a wonderful way to stay connected with families!

https://saltcreek48ftc.membershiptoolkit.com/open_forms

Back to school packets were sent home last week! Please take the time to fill out the 2025/2026 back to school forms by 9/12! You can do so physically or digitally on the FTC website here! There is a single form this year for membership, volunteer opportunities and donations! By filling out the membership form, you have the option of having your information available in the FTC directory, allowing you to connect with other families!

These are items that will always be listed at the bottom of the newsletter for parent reference. This includes: Lunch menus, fee information, school/bus/OBT Park District contact information, and emergency procedures.

All new or updated information is listed above.

Attention Parents - School doors open at 7:40 am. There is no staff supervision prior to this time. Classes start at 7:50 am.

Students who come in late find it harder to establish a good morning routine at school. Teachers are beginning instruction and a late student is missing out. Thank you for your assistance in making sure your students arrive to school on time!

How can you add the pick up form to your phone for easier access? Follow the picture tutorial below!

Here is the link to the form if you want to add it right now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeK3tIfV5pUX8kW_kO2dRNbtdVPKsxcSBUcmScaAtzVPzOcaQ/viewform?usp=header

Don't forget to check and pay any overdue lunch balances. You can check balances and pay on your parent Skyward account. You can also send cash or check payment to school with your child in a marked envelope with name and what payment is for. The office will then account for the cash or check payment on your student's Skyward.

Standard Response Protocol

Salt Creek District 48 has adopted an emergency protocol response from the I Love U Guys Foundation. This is a program that has been adopted by many of the schools within DuPage County. Over the summer, the administrative team attended training on the protocol and is passing along the training to all staff. We also want to make families aware of the five different protocols so you can be familiar with the language you may hear your child or the school use.

In your parent portal in skyward, click on the fee payment tile, then in the far right hand top corner click on the "make online payments" button. This will take you to Revtrak. Make sure to sign up before you try to make payment. Once you can sign in, click the Make a Payment button in the middle of the page. This new service will streamline the payments so you can make a payment or set up recurring payments. This is directly connected to Skyward so you see the money immediately go to your child's account. If you have any questions please email or call your school office.

Preschool Payments: Once in Revtrak you will see in the upper right area an arrow next to SHOP. Click the arrow and pick Preschool in order for you to complete your payment. If you have any questions please email or call the Salt Creek school office.

Salt Creek - Angie Holden - aholden@saltcreek48.org 630-832-6122 ext. 4001

LEAP is an aftercare program that is ran by the Oakbrook Terrace Park District Heritage Center. The program is located at Salt Creek Primary School. Please contact the Oakbrook Terrace Park District at 630-627-6100 to sign your child up if you are in need of aftercare.

Lauren Scanlan, Principal

lscanlan@saltcreek48.org

Salt Creek 630-832-6122 ext. 4004

Steven Hanus, Assistant Principal

shanus@saltcreek48.org

630-832-6122 ext. 2005

Angie Holden, Salt Creek Administrative Assistant to the Principal

aholden@saltcreek48.org

630-832-6122 ext.4001

Danyelle Olsen, District Nurse

dolsen@saltcreek48.org

630-832-6122 ext. 4003

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