Trailblazer Talk

Dear SCE Families,

As we wrap up another school year, I wanted to take a moment to express how truly grateful I am to serve as the principal of such an incredible community.

Your children are nothing short of amazing. They make me proud every single day as I watch them grow—not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well. Seeing their progress and their kind hearts is the absolute best part of my job.

I am also deeply thankful for your partnership. Our success is a direct result of the support you provide at home, and I value the trust you place in us every day.

I hope you and your family have a wonderful, restful summer break. We look forward to seeing everyone back with us in August!

Warmly,

Mrs. Mathews

DID YOU KNOW?

In Texas, all students enrolled in public education are required to attend school regularly; this includes Prekindergarten students. Schools are required to file on parents that do not have students at school regularly.

• Starting in preschool and kindergarten, too many absences can cause children to fall behind in school.

• Missing 10%, or about 2 days each month over the course of a school year, can make it harder to learn to read. Kids who miss too much school in PreK & K are less likely to be reading by 3rd grade.

• Students can still fall behind if they miss just one or two days every few weeks.

• Being late to school may lead to poor attendance.

• Absences and tardiness can affect the whole classroom if the teacher has to slow down learning to help children catch up.

Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school—and themselves. Start building this habit in preschool so they learn right away that going to school on time, every day is important. Eventually good attendance will be a skill that will help them succeed in high school and college!

• Texas law requires students to be in attendance at least 90% of the time in order to receive credit for the semester.

• Attendance can be a better predictor of whether students will graduate from high school than test scores.

• Students in kindergarten and 1st grade who are chronically absent will not likely read at grade level by the 3rd grade.

• Texas is one of the few states in the country that funds its schools using average daily attendance.

• Texas law requires students ages 6-19 to attend school each day that instruction is provided. This also applies to students who are younger than six and have previously been enrolled in 1st grade and to students younger than six who are voluntarily enrolled in pre-kindergarten or kindergarten.

• Attendance also effects school distinction designations.

In May, we teach and focus on Creativity. Please watch the video linked here for more information about our character education program. The family newsletter is a great resource as well to reinforce the skills we discuss at school.

Helpful PTO Links!

-Main PTO page

-PTO Facebook Link

https://www.facebook.com/share/EhqzwRRDatqB3xnF/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

-PTO Instagram Link

https://www.instagram.com/sce_pto?igsh=MWo0bzJpOTh3OWhwdQ==

• Students are not allowed to have electronic devices including electronic watches
• Visitors should be dressed appropriately
• Student checkout ends at 3pm
• Students should only have water in their water bottles
• Label all items sent to school including jackets
• Please drive slowly at SCE at all times
• It is against the law to be on a cell phone in a school zone while behind the wheel
• SCE is not a walker campus; no walkers from other campuses either

Parents,

We need your support in helping us enforce the school dress code. I’ve attached the specific section where we’ve noticed some recent concerns. Please remember that slits in skirts must also follow the appropriate length guidelines.

As a rule of thumb, students should be able to move naturally—walking, running, raising their arms—without needing to adjust their clothing. If a student has to pull their shorts or skirt down while standing still, the item does not meet dress code requirements.

Thank you for your support in keeping our school environment respectful and distraction-free.

5/1: Donuts with Grownups 7:50am-8:20 am

5/1: School Lunch Hero Day

5/1: Principal Day

5/4-8: Spring Book Fair

5/4-8: Staff Appreciation Week

5/4: GT Showcase 5pm

5/4: Book Fair Shopping Night 5pm

5/14: Choir Popshow

See Calendar of Events Below

Create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds! Start here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/stewartcreekelemschool

Did you know? Montgomery ISD Extended Care is available on all elementary campuses and offers:

• Fully staffed programs by Montgomery ISD personnel

• Located on campus
• Before School Care starting at 6:30 A.M.
• After School Care available until 6:00 P.M.
• Low monthly rates
• Discounts available for families on the free or reduced lunch program and district employees

Registration is now open!

Learn more and apply today:
https://bit.ly/MontgomeryExtendedCare

New Technology. Faster Communication.

Montgomery ISD has deployed CrisisGo, a new panic alert system designed to help staff quickly connect with law enforcement and district leaders in an emergency. Campuses across the district have been trained on the system so teams can respond with speed and confidence when every second counts.

Because in Montgomery ISD, Safe Schools build a Strong Community.

Spring 2026 Montgomery ISD Dyslexia Newsletter (ENGLISH)

https://app.smore.com/n/5way0

NEW.....We are so excited to be able to share the newsletter in Spanish for our Spanish speaking families.

SPRING 2026 Montgomery ISD Newsletter (SPANISH)

https://app.smore.com/n/mkcg65