Stories Creek Weekly Reminders
Week of September 17, 2023
Stock the Staffroom
Start with Hello Week
September 18-22 is Start with Hello Week at Stories Creek. Start with Hello was started by Sandy Hook Promise and it is meant to teach empathy and empower students to end social isolation and they can start by saying hello.
If you want to read more about the week and the purpose here is a link.
During the week we will have a different focus or activity each day.
Monday is My Name is Monday - everyone (students and adults) will wear a nametag with their name on it.
Tuesday is Hello Tuesday - students are encouraged to wave to someone they don't know in the hallway or say hello to someone they don't know when voice levels aren't 0.
Wednesday is Wear Green Wednesday - everyone is encouraged to wear green, both the color of Start with Hello Week and Stories Creek!
Thursday is New Friend Thursday - students are encouraged to play with someone new at recess, sit with someone new at lunch, etc.
Friday is Be Kind Friday- students are encouraged to do something kind for someone else.
Picture Day
Progress Reports
Car Line Reminders and Information
Thank you all again for another wonderful week of car line! Please remember the fire lane is reserved for our five lucky fast pass winners. Another chance to win the fast pass will begin in October.
Overflow for Car Line- (For afternoon car line) If you arrive and traffic is at the Stories Creek sign, please continue down to the bus lot and loop around to join our car line overflow. Once buses leave, a staff member will direct you to continue on to the top part of the car line.
Car riders will dismiss at 3pm daily. For the safety of our staff and students, please follow the directions of any staff members helping with car line.
Important Reminders:
-Please remain in your vehicles (with the exception of students who need mobility assistance).
-Please follow the directions of staff members. To keep traffic out of Chub Lake Rd, they will be directing you to move up to specific cones before allowing your child to get in.
-Please have your blue car rider card (that was given at Open House) in your window where it is visible to our callers.
-Staff will open the car door for students to enter the vehicle, but they will not be responsible for buckling the student in.
Laptop Usage Fees and Information
We are fortunate to continue our one-to-one laptop initiative. Students in elementary school will not bring their laptops home in the evenings. The laptop agreement is a form to be filled out through the online student registration. There are no additional forms required. But, because the laptop agreement is part of online student registration, this must be completed before a student can have a laptop assigned.
ALL STUDENTS MUST PAY THE $25.00 LAPTOP RENTAL FEE. Directions to pay the Online Laptop Rental Fee can be found below:
***you can find your student’s ID number in parent portal or we can help you at Open House. ***
We do recommend the optional insurance. Details about the insurance are linked below:
You can pay for insurance and rental fee by check during Open House, or you can SAVE TIME and pay through the following link:
https://osp.osmsinc.com/PersonNC
If you have a financial hardship that prevents you from paying the $25 laptop fee, please reach out to Mrs. Atkins for information about a waiver form. As waiver forms are approved, Mrs. Atkins will contact you to make you aware of the approval.
No student will be denied access to technology because of inability to pay. BUT, for a student to have a laptop assigned, the following things must be completed:
-Online Registration (this includes the PCS Acceptable Use Policy)
-$25 laptop fee paid or a Waiver has been approved.
Lunch Menus and School Nutrition Information
A La Carte extras will be available for additional cost. You can pay for your child's lunch by sending in cash or check for your child to give the cafeteria. You can also use the online payment center to add money to your child's account. Lunch money is still added through the K-12 payment center. The online payment center is linked here.
Outside Food and Drink:
Students cannot have soft drinks or food from restaurants (unless it is in an unmarked container). This would apply also if a parent were bringing in food to have lunch with their child in the cafeteria.
PTSO Information
Each class with 100% of parents join will receive an ice cream party!
The Fast-Pass Fundraiser will return in October and you will get a chance to win a fast pass for the second quarter of school (October
2023-2024 District Calendars
Important Stories Creek Dates
Wednesday, September 20th- Battle of the Books Meeting
Friday, September 22nd- Progress Reports Go Home
Monday, September 25th- Required Teacher Workday (no school for students)
Tuesday, September 26th - Picture Day
Thursday, October 19th- Fall Festival (5:00-7:30pm)
Friday, October 20th- Required Teacher Workday (no school for students)
Staff Favorites
Please Click Below for the Info Shared at Open House
Title I Presentations:
Please review either the "Self-Led Presentation" or the "Pre-Recorded" presentation and complete the Google Sign-in Form on the first page of the presentation. The class with the highest percentage of participation will receive a special treat.
Pre-Recorded (with voiceover by Mrs. Warren)
Right to Know Letter (Professional Qualifications)
Right to Know Letter (Testing Information)
Other Important Forms You Should Have Received:
-Parent Gazette
-Student Health Form (PINK Form) (Please complete and return to homeroom teacher)
We can't wait to make it the best year yet!
Additional Information
Email: warrena@person.k12.nc.us
Website: https://www.pcsnc.org/o/storiescreekes
Location: 133 Stories Creek Road, Roxboro, NC, USA
Phone: 336-503-8071
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/storiescreek/