Otter Up!
November 8th, 2026
Good Evening Shoal Creek Families!
First and foremost, a BIG thank you to our incredible community for your support of our Fall Book Fair! Thanks to your generous purchases and the dedicated parents who volunteered their time. We are able to put hundreds of new books directly into our students' hands and school library. Seeing our students' faces light up as they discovered new stories was the true highlight of the week.
This week many of our families are celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights. Diwali reminds us of the power of light to dispel darkness, knowledge to overcome ignorance, and hope to guide our path forward. In our school community, each of our students brings their own unique light to our classrooms every single day. When we celebrate and share these lights, our entire school shines brighter. We wish a joyful and prosperous Diwali to all who celebrate!
As we look ahead to this week, we will also honor Veteran’s Day. We extend our deepest gratitude to all the brave humans in our community and across the nation who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Thank you for your service, sacrifice, and dedication to protecting our freedoms.
We hope you will join us at our Salute to Veterans Friday Flag this week at 7:45am, where we get to honor our Veterans and active service members.
Be sure to follow our Shoal Creek Instagram page if you don’t already, our handle is @shoalcreekpusd. On this page, you’ll find cute content featuring our otters, highlights of what’s happening around the Creek, and important information about upcoming events at school and with PTO.
If you have questions or need support, please reach out to our team. We are happy to help!
Thank you for your ongoing partnership, support, and energy. Let’s make it another fantastic week of learning and growing together!
Enjoy your Sunday evening.
Kindly,
Harmeena Omoto
Principal
Shoal Creek Elementary
Helpful Links
This Week at a Glance
This Week At a Glance
Monday November 9th
Wear your Shoal Creek swag
Tuesday November 10th
Wednesday November 11th
Veterans Day - No School
Thursday November 12th
Spirit Day: Crazy Socks
Kona Ice 12:25pm
Friday November 13th
Otter Cafe
Friday Flag: Salute to Veterans 7:45am
Last Week's Attendance Summary
Veterans Day
Happy Veterans Day! We want to express our deepest gratitude to all the veterans and military families in our community for their service, dedication, and sacrifice.
Please note that there will be no school on Wednesday, November 11th in observance of the holiday. Enjoy the day off with your families, and take a moment to honor those who have served.
Spirit Day-Crazy Socks
This Thursday is our Crazy Socks Spirit Day! We want our Otters to rock their crazy socks and we can't wait to see the creative and fun socks around school.
Kona Ice
Kona Ice will be onsite this Thursday at our 12:25pm dismissal.
Friday Flag: Nov. 13th Salute to Veterans!
Join us On Friday November 13th at 7:45am for our Friday Flag: Salute to Veterans!
We look forward to honoring the Veterans in your life.
Otter Cafe at Friday Flag
The Shoal Creek Educational Foundation invites you to Otter Cafe! On Friday, November 13th starting at 7:15am, please join your student on campus where our Otter Cafe will offer donuts, coffee, and hot chocolate for purchase before Friday Flag! Each item is $2, and we accept cash and Venmo. All proceeds go back to the school!
Thank you for Shopping at our Book Fair!
THANK YOU to all of our families who purchased from our Book Fair last week! Please know that your participation in these events greatly benefit our school and our students! If you missed it or couldn’t find a particular book in-person, you can still shop online until Nov 12th using our school’s link and 25% of your purchase will come back to the school as Scholastic dollars! Click HERE to shop through Shoal Creek’s Scholastic homepage.
Spirit Wear is Here!
We are excited to announce Shoal Creek Spirit Wear is back! Show off your school spirit with fun, colorful T-shirts along with cozy hooded sweatshirts and all new this year: sweatpants! Be sure to check your student’s backpack for the flyer coming home or head to https://scspirtwear.cheddarup.com today! The online store closes Friday, November 6th, so make sure to get those orders in!
Otterly Read-a-Thon
This year the Shoal Creek PTO is proud to present the Otterly Read-a-thon! Starting Monday, November 2nd (in line with the Fall Book Fair) the entire school will be participating in a reading marathon!
The event will be going on until Friday, November 13th with tons of school wide prizes. See our flyer here to know what you can win and how it all works. You can pledge by the minute or just give a flat donation. See the school pledge page and search for the student you want to support HERE.
Parents! We need your help to make the Otterly Read-a-thon a success! Please visit your child’s 99pledges page every night starting November 2nd and log their minutes of reading. FYI if this isn’t done, your student’s minutes will default to 200 minutes.
Let’s celebrate Shoal Creek’s amazing young bibliophiles!
Mandy Perry Mini Photo Sessions
Didn’t have time to take family photos this year? Why not squeeze in a mini-session on Sunday, November 29th? Our very own Shoal Creek parent, Mandy Perry, is graciously offering her photography services to raise money for Shoal Creek! Take advantage of this amazing offer and schedule a mini photo session for your family. Packages start at only $135 and include a 15 minute photo session to capture priceless memories! This photo fundraiser is open to the community so please share! Click HERE to view the fundraiser flyer, and view her previous work on her website: https://www.mandyperry.photos/
When you are ready to book your session, click the link HERE and book a time slot for Sunday, November 29, before they fill up! Thank you for your support!
Dine Out at The Kebab Shop
Mark your calendars for our next Dine Out on Thursday, November 19 at The Kebab Shop! Dine out with us at The Kebab Shop in Carmel Mountain Ranch and they will donate 25% back to Shoal Creek. Order online for pick up using code: FUNDRAISER or show the flyer in the restaurant.
Parent Education Workshops
Our Caring Connections Counseling center is offering fee-based Parent Education courses in September. There are several NEW course offerings. Visit the website for more information!
Annual Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Fall Family Night Event Information
Join us for Fall Night of Inclusion, sponsored by the Special Education Community Advisory Committee (CAC).
Families, educators, district staff, and community partners are invited to an evening focused on fostering inclusive school communities where every student feels welcomed, supported, and connected.
Hear from keynote speaker, Rick Daynes, as he discusses what meaningful inclusion looks like in school settings. Engage in a community panel discussion and explore resources, supports, and opportunities that help students participate in school life, build connections, and experience a sense of belonging.
Together, we'll learn how schools, families, and community partners can work together to support student success and create inclusive environments for everyone.
📅 Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30 to 8:00 pm
📍 Location: The Community Room of the District Office, 15250 Avenue of Science,
San Diego, CA 92128
Please see the flyer for more details. Kindly RSVP here to help us plan for the evening. We look forward to seeing you and your family!
Things to Note on Your Calendar!
Wednesday November 11th - Veterans Day. No School
Friday November 13th - Friday Flag: Salute to Veterans 7:45am
Monday November 16th-Friday November 20th-Parent Conference Week
- Monday November 16th - Non-Student Day
- Tuesday November 17th - 12pm Dismissal
- Wednesday November 18th - 12pm Dismissal
- Thursday November 19th - 12:25pm Dismissal
- Friday November 20th - 12pm Dismissal