Sep.13, 2024 Parent Newsletter

Dear Parents,

We are committed to continuing to build strong connections with our students because we truly believe that they belong HERE. Every moment spent with them at school is valuable, and it plays a crucial role in their growth and learning. To support their educational journey, we kindly ask that you prioritize sending your children to school every day. Consistent attendance is essential and critical to their learning process, helping them to fully engage with their peers and teachers. Thank you for your continued support in fostering a positive and enriching environment for all our students!

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We warmly invite you to get involved and volunteer at Spring Creek! Your support plays a vital role in enriching our students' experiences and fostering a vibrant school community. Whether you can lend a hand in the classroom, assist with events, or share your unique skills, your contributions make a significant impact. Join us in creating memorable moments for our children and strengthening our school's bonds. We look forward to your participation!

Please read the volunteer guidelines determined by GISD:

https://garlandisd.net/connect/volunteer/volunteer-our-schools

Link to application: English

Link to application: Spanish

Once your background check is clear, please reach out to Ms. Bermea (our amazing office aide). These are some of the activities you can support our school with:

1. Classroom Assistance: Help teachers with lesson preparation, student supervision, and small group activities.

2. Library Support: Assist in organizing books, helping students find resources, and maintaining a conducive reading environment.

3. Tutoring and Mentoring: Provide one-on-one support to students who need extra help in specific subjects.

4. Gardening and Outdoor Projects: Help maintain school gardens and outdoor learning spaces.

5. Administrative Support: Assist with clerical tasks, such as copying, filing, or organizing materials.

6. Cultural Enrichment: Share your skills, hobbies, or cultural background through workshops or presentations.

7. Cafeteria Support: Help supervise students during lunch and assist with meal distribution.

8. Community Outreach: Help coordinate partnerships with local businesses and organizations to enhance school programs.

On the days that you volunteer, you can have lunch with your student (without using your 5 passes)!

Raising kids in a digital age is very difficult, so in celebration of GISD's upcoming Cybersafety Week (September 23-27), we'd like to share some videos with tips that should make that process easier.

Kids and Tech: How Much is Too Much? (English)

Kids and Tech: How Much is Too Much (Spanish)

Kids and Tech: When to Get a Phone (English)

Kids and Tech: When to Get a Phone (Spanish)

You can use these Family Tech Planners to help you follow through on some of the tips from the videos:

Family Tech Planner - ages 2-8 (English)

Family Tech Planner - ages 2-8 (Spanish)

Family Tech Planner - ages 9-12 (English)

Family Tech Planner - ages 9-12 (Spanish)

We invite you to begin implementing these tips with your family. In addition, and as a way of support, all students in K-5 are learning about cybersafety and digital citizenship in the library for 2 weeks. Let's all join together to help our children stay safe and be respectful online!

As part of our school-wide positive behavior support system, we have made it a goal to recognize students who follow Spring Creek's Guidelines for Success. STING tickets are designed to acknowledge and reward students who excel in demonstrating these key behaviors. The Guidelines for Success are pictured to the right. When a student earns a STING ticket, they receive a positive phone call home from one of the administrators and are also entered into a raffle to win a trip to the STING Store! The idea behind this initiative is to implement something meaningful for both students and parents. Let's take a moment to recognize a few students who earned STING tickets this week!

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