August 16, 2024 Parent Newsletter

I wanted to share a little bit of the fantastic energy buzzing around Spring Creek this week! Our students have been diving headfirst into learning, and it's been truly inspiring to witness their enthusiasm. We've been focusing on establishing a strong foundation for a positive and productive school year, and our teachers have been working diligently with students to develop clear social contracts that foster respect and responsibility. It's been wonderful to see students actively participate in this process and take ownership of creating a welcoming environment for everyone. We're confident that this strong start will set the stage for a year filled with growth, discovery, and exciting learning experiences!

You'll be getting a form called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) form today. We'd really appreciate it if you could fill it out and send it back to school as soon as possible (Monday, August 19th).

Why do we need this form? It helps us make sure our students get all the state funding and benefits they deserve. It also helps us track our progress and compare ourselves to other schools.

Don't worry, all the information you share on the form is kept private and secure. Just fill it out to the best of your ability and choose Option 1 (at the bottom of the form). You can also find the form online in Skyward (Parent Portal).

Thank you for working with us!

It is time for our Annual Title I Meeting. We have TWO different opportunities for you to participate in the meeting:

1. Access all the information by completing this form - click HERE!

2. Attend the meeting Face-To-Face during our Parent Information Night. The Title I meeting will start promptly at 4:30 PM in the cafeteria. The parent information night (in the teachers' classrooms) will start at 5:00 PM. You do not need to bring your students with you for this event.

During this meeting, we will share information regarding:

• What is Title I?

• Goals of Title I

• Parent and Family Engagement Policy and Compact

• Strategies to improve our success

• Parent Engagement:

• How parent engagement can improve academic achievement

• Campus Parent Engagement Policy and Compact

To ensure a smooth arrival and dismissal process, please refer to our campus maps.

Arrival: Doors open at 7:30 AM. All students should be in the classroom by 8:10 AM.

• PK students with siblings enter through PK side door off Webb Drive.
• Kindergarten students with siblings enter through the gym door off Webb Drive.
• 1st - 5th students enter through the front parking lot off Spring Creek Drive.
• Bus/Daycare will enter through the cafeteria off Webb Drive.

Dismissal:

• All PK students will be dismissal from the PK side door off Webb Drive.

• All Kindergarten students will be dismissal from the gym side door off Webb Drive.
• 1st - 5th grade car riders will be released through the main entrance. Parents, please have card tags visible for staff to see when you pull in the parking lot off Spring Creek Drive.
• 1st and 3rd walk-ups will be released from door 18.
• 2nd and 4th walk-ups will be released from door 17.
• 5th grade walk-ups and independent walkers will be released from door 16.
• Bus and daycare will be released from the cafeteria.

Parents to ensure a smooth start to the school day, please note that teachers begin picking up students and escorting them to their classrooms by 7:55 a.m., with breakfast service starting immediately. To allow ample time for your child to settle in, enjoy their breakfast, and be ready for a productive day, we kindly ask that your child arrives before 8:10 a.m. This helps us start instruction on time and supports a successful day of learning for your child. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us create a positive and organized school environment.

I wanted to remind you that our annual MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) testing is coming up this week. MAP assessments are designed to measure your child's academic progress and help us tailor instruction to better meet their needs.

Here are a few important details:

Testing Dates:

August 20th (Math) and 22nd (Reading): Kindergarten - 2nd grade

August 27th (Math) and 29 (Reading): 3rd - 5th grade

September 4th (Science): 2nd - 5th grade

What to Expect:

• Preparation: Encourage your child to get a good night's sleep and have a nutritious breakfast on test days.
• Support: Remind your child to try their best and stay calm. The results help us understand their strengths and areas for growth, and are used to support their learning journey.

If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to your students class room teacher via Class Dojo.

We are excited to begin a new school year at Spring Creek Elementary! We believe that strong partnerships between parents and teachers are essential for student success. To foster these partnerships, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with our Parent Engagement and Involvement Policy.

This policy outlines the many ways you can be involved in your child's education, from attending school events and volunteering in the classroom to participating in parent-teacher conferences and school events. We believe that every parent has valuable skills and experiences to share, and we encourage you to find ways to contribute to our school community.

By working together, we can create a positive and supportive learning environment for all of our students. Please take some time to read the Parent Engagement and Involvement Policy. We look forward to partnering with you this year!

Link to the Parent Engagement and Involvement - HERE

We are excited to announce that we will be utilizing ClassDojo as our primary communication platform for the 2024-2025 school year! ClassDojo provides a simple and effective way for teachers to share updates, photos, and announcements with parents.

Through the ClassDojo app or website, you'll be able to stay connected to your child's classroom and school community like never before. Teachers will use ClassDojo to send real-time messages, post homework and class projects, and celebrate your child's achievements. You can also easily message teachers with any questions or concerns.

Teachers will be sharing instructions on how to sign up and connect with your child's classroom. We're confident that ClassDojo will help foster stronger home-school partnerships and keep you in the loop throughout the year.

If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're looking forward to a fantastic school year together!

The District is using a new communication tool. You should have received an activation email today, August 9th. Please follow the instructions the teachers provided during our Scorpion Convocation night.