The Viking Voyager
October 6, 2023
From the Principal's Desk
Dear Salt Creek Families,
It is hard to believe how quickly October has flown by. It seems like we were just welcoming everyone back to school, and now we are already getting ready to turn the calendar to November. October has been filled with so many wonderful activities, celebrations, and opportunities to come together as a school community. It has been great seeing our Little Vikings enjoying all of the fun that comes with this time of year.
With November right around the corner, we are definitely starting to feel those colder temperatures. Please make sure your child is coming to school dressed appropriately for the weather. We will continue to take students outside for recess whenever the weather allows, so having a warm coat, sweatshirt, or jacket is important. As the temperatures continue to drop, hats and gloves will also become necessary. Please remember to label your child's belongings whenever possible so we can help keep track of everything.
I also want to send a Huge thank you to all of our parents, families, and volunteers who helped make our Halloween classroom parties such a success! It was wonderful seeing our students dressed up in their costumes, smiling, laughing, and having such a great time with their classmates. We truly appreciate everyone who donated supplies, helped organize activities, or volunteered their time to make the day special for our students. These celebrations would not be possible without the incredible support of our Salt Creek families and staff.
As we look ahead to November, I also wanted to let everyone know that parent-teacher conference sign-ups will be going out shortly. These conferences are a wonderful opportunity for families and teachers to connect, celebrate student growth, and discuss how we can continue working together to support each child's success. Please keep an eye out for more information from your child's teacher in the coming days.
We look forward to connecting with all of our families.
Finally, as we head into Halloween weekend, I want to wish all of our Salt Creek students, families, and friends a very happy and safe Halloween. Whether you are heading out trick-or-treating, spending time with family and friends, or simply enjoying the weekend, I hope everyone has a wonderful time making memories together.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support and partnership. We are so fortunate to have such a wonderful school community, and I look forward to all the great things November will bring.
Happy Halloween, Little Vikings!
Steven Hanus
Principal
Salt Creek Primary School
Our Lost & Found is growing fast. Please have your students check for any items they may have misplaced. We have a collection of sweatshirts, jackets, hats, and other miscellaneous items.
We are trying to pack the house at Willowbrook with volunteers ages 5-??? to help feed starving children in other countries. This is not a school-sponsored event, but if you and your family want to grab a team on Saturday in November, please come! And help to spread the word! By volunteering, donating, or fundraising, your generosity makes a huge difference in the lives of thousands of children in need around the world. Sign up to help out here: https://give.fmsc.org/campaign/2611-151sc-villa-park-il-hope-for-the-hungry/c785724
Any questions about FTC and/or events please contact Brittany at bsebesta@saltcreek48ftc.org
Cheers to Salt Creek
Glow Dance
Butterbraids & Cookie Dough
Attention Parents - School doors open at 7:40 am. There is no staff supervision prior to this time. Classes start at 7:50 am.
Students who come in late find it harder to establish a good morning routine at school. Teachers are beginning instruction and a late student is missing out. Thank you for your assistance in making sure your students arrive to school on time!
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Overdue Breakfast/ Lunch Balances
Don't forget to check and pay any overdue lunch balances. You can check balances and pay on your parent Skyward account. You can also send cash or check payment to school with your child in a marked envelope with name and what payment is for. The office will then account for the cash or check payment on your student's Skyward.
In your parent portal in skyward, click on the fee payment tile, then in the far right hand top corner click on the "make online payments" button. This will take you to Revtrak. Make sure to sign up before you try to make payment. Once you can sign in, click the Make a Payment button in the middle of the page. This new service will streamline the payments so you can make a payment or set up recurring payments. This is directly connected to Skyward so you see the money immediately go to your child's account. If you have any questions please email or call your school office.
Preschool Payments: Once in Revtrak you will see in the upper right area an arrow next to SHOP. Click the arrow and pick Preschool in order for you to complete your payment. If you have any questions please email or call the Salt Creek school office.
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