Otter Up!

Good Evening Shoal Creek Families!

What a wonderful and busy week we had at school! Here is a recap of some of the special moments from last week:

On Wednesday, our students had a wonderful time engaged in their Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) lessons, exploring their creativity and expressing themselves through the arts.

A BIG thank you to all of the amazing volunteers who dedicated their time and energy to make this year’s Fall Festival such a soaring success! We also want to express our deepest gratitude to our families for your generous prize donations and for coming out to celebrate with us. Your attendance and support truly make our school community special.

We would like to give a special shout-out to Justin Zeimet for leading the charge on the Haunted House. It was a huge hit!

Finally, a massive thank you to Jen Stracquadanio, who organized this entire incredible event. As this is her final year leading the Fall Festival, we want to extend our heartfelt appreciation for her years of hard work, dedication, and school spirit. She will be greatly missed in this role!

Make 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!

Enjoy your Sunday evening.

Kindly,

Harmeena Omoto

Principal

Shoal Creek Elementary

Helpful Links

Breakfast Menu (October)

Lunch Menu (October)

Counseling Website

Shoal Creek Website

Shoal Creek ESS Website

PUSD Student Calendar 2026-2027

SCES Bell Schedule

SCES Student/Parent Handbook

SCES Attendance Email

This Week at a Glance

This Week At a Glance

Monday October 19th

Wear Your Shoal Creek swag!

Tuesday October 20th

Islands Restaurant Dine-Out 4pm-9pm

Wednesday October 21st

Thursday October 22nd

Friday October 23rd

Last Week's Attendance Summary

Attendance Email: scesattendance@powayusd.com

Red Ribbon Week

We will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week from October 26th-30th! We will dedicate each day to a school theme to promote a positive lifestyle choice while joining the mission to keep kids drug free. Please see the attached flyer for upcoming dress up days and recess activities!

(Added to Otter Up! on 10/19/26)

PTO Fall Festival

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Fall Festival this past Friday, our volunteers, or those who supported us with donations, to make this annual event a huge success! If you took any photos at our event, please consider submitting them for use in our yearbook! Please send photos to Shoalcreekyearbook@gmail.com.

Fall Book Fair

The Fall Book Fair is almost here! Mark your calendars! Starting Monday, November 2nd and going to Friday, November 6th the Scholastic Book Fair will be returning to the Shoal Creek MPR. Check the schedule for your child’s class visit HERE.

The schedule also provides before and after school hours for families to join in the fun.

Want to plan ahead? Set up your child’s eWallet as a safe way to send your student with money by clicking HERE.

PARENTS, GUARDIANS and all other ADULTS - We are looking for help to make this book fair the best yet! If you can volunteer for any amount of time we are so happy to have you. See the volunteer sign up HERE.

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.

Let’s celebrate Shoal Creek’s amazing young bibliophiles!

Birthday Banners

Celebrate your child’s November birthday by announcing it on Shoal Creek’s Birthday Banner! These announcements are completely unique to each student and will include your child’s first name and last initial, birthday (month and day), favorite color, and top 3 favorite activities or interests (hobbies, sports, etc). Once their birthday is over, they’ll get to take their announcement home as a keepsake. Head to our birthday banner page HERE for more info.

November Friday Flag Date Change

Please join us on Friday, November 13th at 7:45 AM for our November Friday Flag! This special assembly will be a heartfelt tribute to our Veterans and active Armed Forces members.

Keep an eye out for more details coming soon. We look forward to honoring our heroes with you!

Yearbook Sales Open - Early Bird Discount

This is the BEST time to purchase a school yearbook, so don’t miss out and order now! From now until October 31, Treering is offering an early bird discount making them 10% off! This is the ONLY discount that’s offered the entire year, so don’t wait. We do not sell yearbooks in-person, so be sure to reserve your book directly with Treering. Create an account using our unique school code:1016618819761634, or simply click HERE to purchase now!

Dine Out Fundraiser at Islands

Join us this Tuesday, October 20th between 4-9pm at Islands Restaurant in Carmel Mountain Ranch for dinner and earn money for our school! Enjoy craft burgers, fresh-cut fries, salad, tacos and more. Dine-in, take-out, or order online. Present this flier or show it on your mobile device, and Islands will donate 20% of your food and beverage purchases back to our school! Mention “Shoal Creek Fundraiser” in the comment box when ordering online. Bring your family and friends to Islands and raise money for our school!

Knowledge & Network Special Education Parent Webinar: Peace of Mind Planning

Knowledge & Network Special Education Parent Webinar: Peace of Mind Planning - Understanding Special Needs Trusts

Planning for your child’s future can feel overwhelming, but having the right information can bring peace of mind.

Join us for an upcoming Knowledge & Network webinar featuring the Executive Director of the Special Needs Trust Foundation and the organization’s Legal Counsels. They will share helpful information about:

🏡 Estate planning and planning for your child’s future
💰 Special Needs Trusts – what they are and when they may be appropriate
📝 Setting up and executing a Special Needs Trust
💳 How funds can be used and distributed
❓ Common questions and considerations for families

📅 Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
🕐 Time: 10:00 to 11:30 am
💻 Location: MS Teams Webinar

🔗 Registration: Registration is required. Please register here.

Note to registrants:

After registration, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to join the webinar and an option to add the event to your calendar. Please check your Spam folder if you did not receive the confirmation email. It is recommended to add notifications@powayusd.com to your contacts or safe-sender list to prevent reminder emails going into the spam folder again.

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!