SCE January 2026 Dragon's Dish

Get ready for an epic return! While our wonderful students and staff were enjoying their winter break, something magical happened at Stone Creek Elementary...

The ENTIRE SCHOOL has been taken over by Games! Upon your return to Stone Creek you will have to:

• Navigate the sweet squares of Candyland following hallway expectations!

• Make strategic moves to stay safe on the playground like you are walking around the properties of Monopoly!

• See if your body has self control for the twists of Twister or sitting for a lesson.

Don't plan on the roll of the dice or a lucky draw to win this game. It only works if every single student remembers the most important rule of all: FOLLOW ALL THE RULES and THE DRAGON CODE!

Represent your team in house colors!

To compete in this epic challenge for ultimate school bragging rights and valuable House Points, please send your student back on Jan. 5, dressed in their House Colors!

The Stone Creek Elementary Staff

• Jan. 1 - New Year's Day
• Jan. 5 - Late Start Day
• Jan. 5 - Dragon's Dine out at PJ's Coffee and Wentzville Papa John's
• Jan. 15 - Board of Education Meeting
• Jan. 19 - No School MLK Day
• Jan. 21 - Grade 5 Band Instrument Night at South Middle School
• Jan. 22 - PTC Meeting 6:30 pm

Congratulations to our K-4 classroom competition winners! Click here for the complete list. The Amazing Shake is a national school competition that teaches students essential soft skills like manners, discipline, confidence and professional conduct. The goal is to build self assurance, communications skills, and the ability to connect with people, which is essential for success beyond academics.

Congratulations to Margaret Thomas for being Stone Creek's December Volunteer of the Month! Margaret will receive preferential parking in our Volunteer of the Month parking spot and a Fast Pass for the month of January. Together, our volunteers took 7.25 HOURS of work off of our teacher's plates for the month of December so they could spend more time with their families. We're up to an amazing 80 hours given back to teachers for the school year so far! Thanks again to ALL of our volunteers for filling in the missing piece to our puzzle, we appreciate you!

According to American University in Washington DC as many as one in six students the the U.S.A miss enough school to be considered chronically absent. The effects of absenteeism on a student can be profound and often carry on to adulthood. Check out these facts:

• Missing just 2 days per month is 10% or 1 month of the school year!
• Kindergarten and first-grade students who are chronically absent have an 81% chance of reading below grade level in third grade
• In 4th grade, chronically absent students score an average of 12 points lower on state tests than students with better attendance

• Set a regular bedtime routine
• Lay out clothes the night before
• Arrive at the bus stop 5 minutes early
• Don't let your child stay home unless they are truly sick
• Avoid medical appointments and extended trips when school is in session

• Set a regular bedtime routine
• Lay out clothes the night before
• Arrive at the bus stop 5 minutes early
• Don't let your child stay home unless they are truly sick
• Avoid medical appointments and extended trips when school is in session

Please donate treats for our treat trolley! It is fun seeing our staff's faces light up each time a new treat arrives. Your donations help our staff in a big way! If you would like to donate, please click the button below. Thank you!

Ask us anything! We often see questions on social media about policies and procedures at Stone Creek. We are here to help! If you have any question big or small about SCE, please ask it here. Our front office will monitor your questions and respond directly to you in a timely manner. Click here to submit a question, or use the button below.

Music Room Updates:

Happy Holidays! We've had an amazing first semester together! I hope your students have been coming home and teaching you a few things here and there.

By this time, all fourth and fifth grade students should have purchased a recorder for the upcoming recorder unit. Most of this unit will occur during their time in music class. Some students may be given the opportunity to take them home to practice. After the unit is complete, all students will take home their recorders. For now, they will be kept at school.

Second grade and kindergarten will begin practicing for their upcoming performances. More information will be provided as the time nears, however dates are given below, so mark your calendars!

Important Dates to remember:

• Choir Practice on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 a.m.
• Choir Performance - PTC Meeting, Jan. 22 at TBA (around 6:15 p.m.)
• Second Grade Performance - Feb. 24 at 6:15 p.m.
• Kindergarten Performance - Mar 10 at 6:15 p.m.

Please follow the Music Room on Instagram: @sce_music to see what we're up to!

Want to join our team? Stone Creek has an opening. We are hiring a substitute Noon Duty Supervisor. For additonal information, or to apply, click here.

From mastering new things and celebrating big wins like Abram’s “Putting First Things First” award, to getting creative with holiday art and shining in our school robes our students are making every moment count. We are so proud of the hard work and big smiles filling our hallways. We can't wait to see what 2026 brings!

PTC Leadership Team Interest – 2026–2028

The PTC is seeking parents and guardians interested in joining the PTC Leadership Team for the 2026–2028 school years. Board positions are 2-year terms.

We are looking for volunteers who want to support our students, staff, and school community and make a meaningful difference. Opportunities are available in areas such as:

• Social Media & Communications

• Fundraising

• Teacher Appreciation

• PTC Leadership Roles

If you’re interested in volunteering your time and talents, we would love to hear from you.

For more information or to express interest, please contact:

stonecreekptc@gmail.com

More information to come!

All children who will turn five before Aug. 1, 2026, are eligible to attend kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year. Our building's registration date is March 3, 2026. Complete the pre-screening and register for our building's kindergarten enrollment event.