The Viking Voyager

Hello Little Viking Families,

I can't believe this is our last newsletter of May. We only have 8 more days of school this year (5 for Preschool!)

Here are a few important reminders for the last few days and end of the school year:

1) K-2nd Zoo field Trip is Friday 5/29. Classroom teachers should have contacted those parents who were chosen as chaperones. If you have a question, please reach out to your child's teacher. School hours are the same on this day, and we return from the zoo in time for regular dismissal.

2) Last Day of Preschool is Monday, June 1st. PreK Step Up day is Tuesday, June 2nd at 9:00 am Please plan to arrive with your child. Doors will open at 8:50 am. Join us after the step-up ceremony for a preschool celebration on the nature playground!

3) Last day of school for K-2nd grade is Thursday, June 4th. It is a half day, students dismiss at 10:50 am.

4) Student devices WILL NOT be sent home this summer. Student chrome books and chargers will begin to be collected next week. See the tech update below for details.

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL TRADITION!

It is a tradition on the last day of school for staff to congregate on the sidewalk and wave to the buses and parade of parents as everyone leaves for summer. While not mandatory, we invite you to exit through the staff parking lot, following the buses, to wave goodbye for the summer. Please note that the connection is a raised speed bump, use caution with lower cars, and that this will probably add a few extra minutes to your departure time, as buses typically don't pull out until 5 -10 minutes after the final bell

If you plan to participate, please stay in your cars until the buses begin to pull away (so parents who choose not to participate can leave the parking lot on Frontage Road).

Mrs. Scanlan will be in the parking lot to help direct and wave goodbye, too!

Have a great weekend,

-Mrs. Scanlan

Dear Parents,

As we approach the end of the school year, we want to share important information regarding student Chromebooks and access to school resources over the summer.

Chromebook Collection
All school-issued Chromebooks and their chargers will be collected before the last day of school. This year, we will be replacing our entire fleet of Chromebooks. This is great news because we are ensuring students have updated, reliable devices for the upcoming school year. Per the District 48 Parent & Student Handbook (25-26), estimated costs for lost, intentionally damaged, or stolen items (subject to change) are as follows:

• Device Replacement - $500.00

• Stylus - $35 - 60

• Charging Cord - $30 - $55

Access to School Accounts Over the Summer
Students will continue to have access to their school accounts during the summer months. If your child wants access to the district-provided educational resources, such as i-Ready, they may do so by logging in on a personal device using their school email address and password.

How to Set Up a Profile for Student Access

• Open the Google Chrome (or Edge) browser on your personal device

• In the top right corner, click the profile icon (circle with a picture or initials)

• Click “Add Chrome Profile” or “Add new Profile.”

• Click ‘Sign In” in the window that pops up

• Students will enter their school email address (ending with @saltcreek48.org) and click “Next”

• Students will enter their password and click “Next.”

• When prompted to turn on sync, click “Yes, I’m In” (this will allow all their bookmarks, settings, and saved passwords to be transferred)

Using a separate Chrome profile helps keep your child’s school account separate from personal or family accounts. This prevents issues like being logged into the wrong Google account, ensures school apps and extensions work properly, and keeps bookmarks, history, and saved work organized for school use only.

Please note that while summer access will remain available, there will be no access in early August when we roll over our class lists from one year to the next.

If you have any questions or need assistance with login information, please contact your school’s main office.

Thank you for your continued support, and we wish you and your family a safe and enjoyable summer!

EPI School Supply Kit Sale

Let us check school supplies off your summer to do list! FTC has partnered with EPI to bring you custom school supply kits for the 2026-2027 school year. Please see the attached flyer for details. To order, click HERE and enter school code SAL149. Be sure to order the grade kit that your child will enter in the fall. Ordering ends on June 21st, and a drive thru pick up is scheduled for Wednesday, August 12th from 4-6 pm at Stella May Swartz (17W160 16th St., Oakbrook Terrace). More information to come closer to the date. Please note that headphones/earbuds must be purchased separately. To see the full list of what is not included in the kit, please see the attachment below. Questions? Please contact Jennifer Liotta (jliotta@saltcreek48ftc.org). Thank you for supporting FTC!!

May 25, 2026 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day

May 29, 2026 - K-2 Zoo Field Trip

June 2, 2026 - PreK Step Up Day

June 4, 2026 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - Half-day Attendance dismissal at 10:50 am

As the weather warms up and students spend more time outdoors, it’s important to remember simple ways to stay healthy and safe in the sun. Use the tips below to help protect skin, prevent tick bites, and stay hydrated while enjoying all the fun that warm weather brings!

Helpful family resources for P2: HERE

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

Summer is Almost Here!

As we wrap up another wonderful school year, summer is right around the corner! We hope your families enjoy a season filled with sunshine, relaxation, and fun.

Before everyone heads into summer mode, here are a few upcoming events and dates to keep in mind!

End of the Year Celebration 5/28 5-7pm (Swartz)

Come celebrate the end to an amazing year! There will be music, yard games, sno cones, balloon twister, volleyball and more! Heavenly Hot dogs and Hello Boba truck will also be there!

Dairy Queen Dine out 6/4 11:30-10pm

Join some friends for a special treat to celebrate the last day of school and HELLO Summer!

FTC Meeting 6/8th 730pm (Devine Villa Park)

Join us at our next FTC meeting! Learn about upcoming events and fundraisers, plus share your ideas! New members are always welcome!!

Save the Date

Jefferson Pool Party 7/11 7:15-9 pm

Join FTC for the District 48 FREE Family Pool Party on Saturday, July 11, 7:15-9 PM at Jefferson Pool in Villa Park! This is a great opportunity to see your friends from school, hang out, swim and meet and mingle with other District 48 families! The pool party is free to attend. Not a drop-off event.

RSVPs are highly encouraged so we can properly staff this event! RSVP here --> https://forms.gle/n4v8Ha2vxtRzXPiK8

EPI School Supply Kits on Sale Now Through June 21 - ORDER NOW!

Make life easier, save time and money, and support FTC all at once! Click here to get your school supply kit now through June 21! Kits are divided by grade level and have everything you need! There are a few exceptions - a list of items you need to provide can be found here. This list also includes items that are purchased in bulk and shipped directly to the school when you purchase your kit. Enter SAL149 for the School ID! School supply kit pickup will be on Wednesday, August 12, 4-6 PM at Swartz! Please note that if there is any change in pickup due to summer construction, you will be notified via email.

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

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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