The Viking Voyager

Hello Little Viking Families,

I wish a safe and fun Halloween weekend to all who celebrate! It feels like this year is flying by and I can't believe we are already in November.

Our students did an outstanding job with our fall reading BINGO incentive! We filled our tree and we are so excited to welcome author/illustrator Anitha Moorthy to our school next week! Read more about her below!

Right around the corner is Veteran's Day. Students will celebrate at school by making cards for Veterans and we will have a special assembly with a member of our military present to explain the different branches of the armed forces. We also like to acknowledge the veteran's in our own community who have served. So if you have a member of your family who is served or is currently serving in the military, please complete this form and we will include them on our Veteran wall inside the school.

And finally, we have seen a large increase of tardy students to school over the recent weeks. Please remember school starts at 7:50am. At the bell, staff at the front doors need to report back to their rooms for classes to begin. If your child arrives after 7:50 they will need to be signed in at the office. These first few minutes of school may not seem like a big deal, but for our littlest learners, the beginning morning routines are the most important to set the day up for success. Thank you for your help in getting your students to school on time and setting their day up for success!

Have a great weekend,

-Mrs. Scanlan

November 7, 2025 - Author Visit

November 11, 2025 - Veterans' Day

November 12, 2025 - Chipotle Dine Out

November 14, 2025 - FTC Casino Night (please see flyer below)

November 14, 2025 - End of 1st Trimester

November 20, 2025 - Wendy's Dine Out

Please remember to dress your students for the weather! We go outside whenever possible even in the cold and snow! The district uses the child care weather watch chart below when determining if the weather is too severe for outdoor play. Any time the temperature and wind falls into the red, students will have indoor recess. Yellow we still go outside but the duration of the time spent outside is monitored. And we always go out when in the green zone!

Whenever it is actively raining, students will stay inside for recess and play.

Anitha Moorthy is a local author/illustrator and a Salt Creek Parent! We are thrilled to have her visit Salt Creek School on Friday, November 7th, to give a literary presentation to our students. Ani is the author of “Tummy’s Best Friend” and “Knight of the Jungle.” Ani shares, “My journey into writing began when I became a parent and discovered that good stories often come from simply observing life and the world around us. I love creating playful, heartwarming stories that spark imagination and gently encourage children to be kind, stay curious, and eat healthy.”

Dear Families,

We understand that with the recent government shutdown, interruptions to benefit programs and pay may be creating challenges for some families in our community. Please know that you are not alone and that our school district is committed to helping connect families with the resources they may need during this time.

Attached is a list of local supports that can assist with food access, meal programs, and other essential services. We encourage any family experiencing hardship to reach out and take advantage of these available resources. If you have questions or need additional assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact your school social workers or building administrators.

As always, our school community is here to support one another — especially during challenging times.

--

Emily Burnett Ed.D

Director of Student Services and Human Resources

(630)279-8400 Ext. 1005

November Menu Highlights:

November 6th - National Nacho Day! Beef Nachos w/toppings

November 19th - Lucky Tray Day!

Next 2 weeks:

OPM - Knowing my words and actions affect others & Bravery

Helpful family resources for P2: HERE

Any questions about FTC and/or events please contact Brittany at bsebesta@saltcreek48ftc.org

Big THANK YOU to everyone, especially staff members who participated, volunteered in any way, and attended our fall fest! We cannot get over how wonderful the turnout was and are already looking forward to next year!

Butter Braids and Cookie Dough fundraiser November 1st-16th

Butter Braids- Great for breakfast or dessert.
Flavors include apple, cinnamon,
cream cheese, raspberry,
strawberry cream cheese and cinnamon rolls.

Cookie dough-simply bake for a delicious warm snack.
Flavors include Classic chocolate
chip, white chunk macadamia
nut, peanut butter perfection,
triple chocolate, snickerdoodle
and oatmeal cranberry white chunk.

Get your fundraising page started using the QR code on the flyer below and share with family and friends! Pickup will be December 3rd!

Chipotle Dine Out -11/12 5 pm-9 pm

Get your guac on and enjoy a night off cooking!

25% of sales go back to our school district!

Order online using the code on the flyer or bring in your flyer!

Casino Night -11/14 Normandy Elmhurst 6:30-10:30

Join FTC for an adults-only night out with the return of Casino Night! $50 admission gets you open bar, access to the silent auction, and $500 funny money to start your night! $35 admission gets you access to the silent auction, $500 funny money to start your night with tea and soda! Food trucks will be on hand for the duration of the event, with a percentage of proceeds benefiting FTC!

Members of FTC are steadily working on making this year's silent auction better than ever! Keep an eye out for auction previews as the event gets closer - you don't want to miss it! Do you have ideas for auction items, have a resource for auction items or have an item you'd like to donate for the auction? Please email us here!

Don't worry if you are not a casino expert! Our dealers are on hand to deal and help you learn the games to have a great time! Enjoy a night out, meet, and socialize with other District 48 parents. Don't wait! Please purchase tickets in advance here!

Save the Dates!

-Wendy's dine out - 11/20

-FTC Meeting November 17th

Sign up and/or update your Salt Creek 48 Family Teacher Children (FTC) Membership today to receive important information! It needs to be updated each year to stay active! The directory is a wonderful way to stay connected with families!

https://saltcreek48ftc.membershiptoolkit.com/open_forms

Back to school packets were sent home last week! Please take the time to fill out the 2025/2026 back to school forms by 9/12! You can do so physically or digitally on the FTC website here! There is a single form this year for membership, volunteer opportunities and donations! By filling out the membership form, you have the option of having your information available in the FTC directory, allowing you to connect with other families!

These are items that will always be listed at the bottom of the newsletter for parent reference. This includes: Lunch menus, fee information, school/bus/OBT Park District contact information, and emergency procedures.

All new or updated information is listed above.

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!

How can you add the pick up form to your phone for easier access? Follow the picture tutorial below!

Here is the link to the form if you want to add it right now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeK3tIfV5pUX8kW_kO2dRNbtdVPKsxcSBUcmScaAtzVPzOcaQ/viewform?usp=header

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.

Standard Response Protocol

Salt Creek District 48 has adopted an emergency protocol response from the I Love U Guys Foundation. This is a program that has been adopted by many of the schools within DuPage County. Over the summer, the administrative team attended training on the protocol and is passing along the training to all staff. We also want to make families aware of the five different protocols so you can be familiar with the language you may hear your child or the school use.

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.

Salt Creek - Angie Holden - aholden@saltcreek48.org 630-832-6122 ext. 4001

LEAP is an aftercare program that is ran by the Oakbrook Terrace Park District Heritage Center. The program is located at Salt Creek Primary School. Please contact the Oakbrook Terrace Park District at 630-627-6100 to sign your child up if you are in need of aftercare.

Lauren Scanlan, Principal

lscanlan@saltcreek48.org

Salt Creek 630-832-6122 ext. 4004

Angie Holden, Salt Creek Administrative Assistant to the Principal

aholden@saltcreek48.org

630-832-6122 ext.4001

Danyelle Olsen, District Nurse

dolsen@saltcreek48.org

630-832-6122 ext. 4003

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