News and Events, 10/5/26

Monday, October 5, 2026

⭐ Important Upcoming Dates ⭐

Wednesday, October 7 - PTO Fall Fundraiser kicks off - Heggies Pizza

Monday, October 12 - 2nd Grade Field Trip to Gibbs Farm

Thursday & Friday, October 15 & 16 - NO SCHOOL, MEA

Tuesday, October 20 - Lifetouch Picture Day

Tuesday, October 20 - PTO Meeting, 6 - 7:30 pm

Monday, October 26 - NO SCHOOL, Fall Conferences, 1 - 7:40pm

Wednesday, October 28 - Turn in Fundraiser order forms

Thursday, October 29- Fall Conferences, 3:40-7:40 pm

Tuesday, November 3 - NO SCHOOL, General Elections/Staff Dev

Upcoming No-School Days

Please mark your calendars for these upcoming days with no school for students:

Thursday, October 15 & Friday, October 16
Monday, October 26
Tuesday, November 3

Lifetouch Fall Picture Day 10/20

Picture Day is coming on Tuesday, October 20!

You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTTF4ZRD. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!

Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online on mylifetouch.com

October 26th & October 29th Conferences Sign Up

The schedules for K-5 Fall Conferences are now open. Please sign up for one 20-minute conference with your child's homeroom teacher. Conferences are held twice during the school year, Fall & Winter, and are an important part of the home/school partnership

Linked here and also below: https://www.myconferencetime.com/sandcreek/

Attendance

Attendance: Please report all absences or late arrivals by 10:00 AM using one of the following methods:

App: ParentVUE

Phone: 763-506-4306 (24/7 voicemail)

Web: Log into your ParentVUE account AHschools.us

Note: Attendance or dismissal changes should not be reported to teachers via email, Seesaw, etc.

Grades K-5

A student is considered tardy if they arrive up to 60 minutes late.
A student is considered absent for a half day if they arrive more than 60 minutes late up to half of the school day.
A student is considered absent for a full day if they arrive to school and is picked up within 90 minutes.
A student is considered absent for a full day if they miss four or more hours of the school day.

💬📣 NEW! Sand Creek Family Voice Survey

We’re excited to introduce our new 2-minute Family Voice Survey! Developed by our SET (Student Engagement Team), this monthly survey gives families a quick and easy way to share what’s working well and how we can continue to make Sand Creek an even better place to learn and grow.

🎯 Our first goal: 150 Family Voices!

When we reach our goal, EVERYONE gets to celebrate! 🎉

🥳 This month’s celebration: PAJAMA DAY! 💤

Take the survey, share your voice, and help us reach 150 families!

Every voice counts! 💙

2026-27 SCE Family Voice Survey

Fundraiser Info from PTO

Sent on behalf of the Sand Creek PTO:

Sand Creek’s Fall Fundraiser kicks off Wednesday, October 7 and we’re partnering with Heggies Pizza!

Here’s what you need to know:

Selling window: Oct. 7–28
Form & Money Turn-in dates: Oct. 14 and/or Oct. 28
Delivery/Pick Up: Nov. 18 (pick up 3:30–6:00 PM)
Goal: $7,000 (1,400 pizzas)
Direct Donations are also accepted — every dollar helps us get closer to our goal!
How funds help: supporting future school improvements

Hit the goal → Unlock the race!

If we meet our goal, school staff will race around the track wearing inflatable costumes in our Great Inflatable Race! Classrooms are also fundraising for their own goals. Ask your student(s) about their class prizes!

Students will bring home order forms on Wednesday. Watch for flyers, order forms and stickers. Your support makes a huge difference!

Feel free to reach out to the PTO with questions at sandcreekstarspto@gmail.com.

Warmly,

Sand Creek PTO

🚗 Vehicle Pickup Signs

We will be sending vehicle pickup signs home with students soon. Please place your sign on the passenger side of your dashboard so staff can easily read it and quickly get your child to you at pickup.

Celebrating Birthdays the Healthy Way!

Birthdays are a major milestone for our students, and we love celebrating their special days at school! To support our district's Wellness Policy, we kindly request that traditional birthday treats—such as candy, cakes, and cupcakes—be left at home.

If you would like to send something to school to mark your child's special day, here are some fantastic, non-food alternatives:

Fun Favors: Fun pencils, erasers, stickers, or bookmarks etc. for the class.
Donate a Book: Donate a favorite book(s) to the classroom library in honor of your child's birthday
Classroom Game: Gift a board game or deck of cards for indoor recess.

As always, please check with your child's teacher first.

Thank you so much for your partnership!

Volunteer at Sand Creek

There’s a lot happening this month at Sand Creek Elementary and we’d love your help! We have several volunteer spots available and a few donation requests to help support our upcoming school events.

Snack and Food Distribution

Workroom Volunteers

Laminator Volunteers

Picture Day 10/20 + Retakes 11/12

Fall Book Fair 10/26 + 10/29

Conference Meals Donations 10/26 + 10/29

Your support makes a big difference for our students and staff, thank you!

If you have any questions, please contact Sand Creek’s Volunteer Service Coordinator, Amy Meilstrup at amy.meilstrup@ahschools.us