Otter Up!
October 25th, 2026
Good Evening Shoal Creek Families!
What a fantastic, high-energy week of learning and school spirit we just had!
It was wonderful to welcome our Superintendent, Dr. Ben Churchill, for a visit to our campus. He had the chance to step inside our classrooms, see our hard-working students in action, and experience firsthand the extraordinary learning taking place at our school every day.
Our staff also had a blast with a secret "Underground Spirit Week"! Our staff dressed in a hidden theme each day, and our students had a fun time playing detective and trying to guess the theme of the day. It brought so many smiles and extra laughter to our hallways!
As we look ahead, we have another exciting week planned:
Red Ribbon Week: We will be celebrating healthy choices and positive decision-making with fun, daily themed activities throughout the week.
Costume Parade: Get those costumes ready! We are looking forward to our annual Costume Parade. Please make sure costumes are school-friendly. See below for more information.
Finally, thank you so much for your continued partnership in monitoring your child’s health and attendance. Attending school consistently helps students thrive, but we greatly appreciate you keeping your child home if they are sick or showing symptoms of illness to keep our whole community healthy. If you ever have questions or need guidance, please feel free to call our Health Office at 858-613-9080 for support.
If you have questions or need support, please reach out to our team. We are happy to help!
Thank you for making our school community so special. Let's have a fun week!
Enjoy your Sunday evening.
Kindly,
Harmeena Omoto
Principal
Shoal Creek Elementary
Helpful Links
This Week at a Glance
This Week At a Glance
Red Ribbon Spirit Week
Monday October 26th
Wear sports gear!
Tuesday October 27th
Wear red!
Wednesday October 28th
Wear orange!
Thursday October 29th
Wear pajamas or cozy clothing!
Friday October 30th
Wear your costume to school!
Costume Parade 7:45am
Minimum Day (12pm dismissal)
Last Week's Attendance Summary
Minimum Day This Friday-12pm Dismissal
Just a reminder that we have a minimum day this Friday. Students are dismissed at 12pm. We appreciate you picking up your child(ren) on time, so our staff can engage in our professional learning. The office will close at 12:15pm on this day.
Red Ribbon Week
We will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week from October 26th-30th! We will dedicate each day to a school theme to promote a positive lifestyle choice while joining the mission to keep kids drug free. Please see the attached flyer for upcoming dress up days and recess activities!
Costume Parade This Friday!
Shoal Creek's Annual Costume Parade is scheduled for Friday, October 30th at 7:45 a.m. at the back field/track area. All children in grades TK through 5th who wish to participate will parade in their costumes around the track and then return to their classrooms.
Parents/Families are invited to attend.
Parents/families can enter through the school gates with their child(ren) and walk to the playground.
Students will line-up when the bell rings and walk to the track with their teacher.
Parents and families will be able to stand around the outside of the track to watch the parade.
At the end of the parade, parents/families will immediately leave through the front gates .
If you are volunteering or a visitor in your child’s class, please sign-in at the front office after the Halloween Parade.
Costume Guidelines
At Shoal Creek, we promote a safe and friendly environment. Please remember to keep the following guidelines in mind when selecting a costume to wear for the parade:
If a costume requires a mask, it may only be worn during the parade. Additionally, please make sure vision is not impaired while worn.
Closed toe shoes. Safety regulations require students to wear shoes at all times.
We promote a safe and friendly environment at Shoal Creek. Fake weapons, real weapons and excessive blood and gore do not support this philosophy and are not permitted. Any child with excessive bloody make-up will be asked to remove it. Any weapons or dangerous accessories will be confiscated.
Costumes that portray violent movies/TV shows (Scream, Freddy Krueger, etc.) are not appropriate at school. Remember, we have young children participating in this activity. Save these costumes for after school events and trick-or-treating.
Display respect for other cultures. Stereotyping or ridiculing other races or cultures is unacceptable.
Students will be in their costumes for the entire school day. Please make sure the costume is comfortable for them to wear while in class.
Thank you for following these guidelines. Please remember…we have children of all ages at Shoal Creek and we want this activity to be respectful, fun, and full of smiles for all.
Fall Book Fair
The Fall Book Fair is almost here! Mark your calendars! Starting Monday, November 2nd and going to Friday, November 6th the Scholastic Book Fair will be returning to the Shoal Creek MPR. Check the schedule for your child’s class visit HERE.
The schedule also provides before and after school hours for families to join in the fun.
Want to plan ahead? Set up your child’s eWallet as a safe way to send your student with money by clicking HERE.
PARENTS, GUARDIANS and all other ADULTS - We are looking for help to make this book fair the best yet! If you can volunteer for any amount of time we are so happy to have you. See the volunteer sign up HERE.
Spirit Wear is Here!
We are excited to announce Shoal Creek Spirit Wear is back! Show off your school spirit with fun, colorful T-shirts along with cozy hooded sweatshirts and all new this year: sweatpants! Be sure to check your student’s backpack for the flyer coming home or head to https://scspirtwear.cheddarup.com today! The online store closes Friday, November 6th, so make sure to get those orders in!
Otterly Read-a-Thon
This year the Shoal Creek PTO is proud to present the Otterly Read-a-thon! Starting Monday, November 2nd (in line with the Fall Book Fair) the entire school will be participating in a reading marathon!
The event will be going on until Friday, November 13th with tons of school wide prizes. See our flyer here to know what you can win and how it all works:
You can pledge by the minute or just give a flat donation. See the school pledge page and search for the student you want to support HERE.
Let’s celebrate Shoal Creek’s amazing young bibliophiles!
Last Chance for November Birthday Banners
Celebrate your child’s November birthday by announcing it on Shoal Creek’s Birthday Banner! These announcements are completely unique to each student and will include your child’s first name and last initial, birthday (month and day), favorite color, and top 3 favorite activities or interests (hobbies, sports, etc). Once their birthday is over, they’ll get to take their announcement home as a keepsake. Head to our birthday banner page HERE for more info.
Last Chance for Yearbook Discount
Grief/Bereavement Parent Workshop
PUSD is collaborating with Elizabeth Hospice to offer a FREE Bereavement Parent Workshop for parents and families across our school district. The workshop will be on Wednesday, November 4th from 6pm-7pm via Microsoft Teams. Please see the attached flyer with more information on how to reserve your spot.
Parent Education Workshops
Our Caring Connections Counseling center is offering fee-based Parent Education courses in September. There are several NEW course offerings. Visit the website for more information!
Things to Note on Your Calendar!
Wednesday November 11th - Veterans Day. No School
Monday November 16th-Friday November 20th-Parent Conference Week
- Monday November 16th - Non-Student Day
- Tuesday November 17th - 12pm Dismissal
- Wednesday November 18th - 12pm Dismissal
- Thursday November 19th - 12:25pm Dismissal
- Friday November 20th - 12pm Dismissal