February 14, 2025 Parent Newsletter
Learning to read takes practice. Loving to read takes enthusiasm. Read with your child often and create a sense of enjoyment, wonder, and a passion for reading.
- Read together every day. You can read the morning news at breakfast, share a story after supper, or cuddle up for a book at bedtime. A daily reading routine is something everyone can look forward to.
- Talk and build vocabulary. Interesting conversations build vocabulary, language skills, and knowledge about the world. Talk is a child’s best source of exposure to new words and ideas.
- Model reading. Kids want to do what the grownups do. Make sure your kids get to see you reading and hear you talk about it.
- Visit the library. Take advantage of all the books, materials, story times, programs, and resources your local library has to offer.
- Discuss what you read. Give your child enough time to absorb the story and look at the pictures as you read. Think aloud about what you are reading and looking at and encourage your child to do the same.
Grades 3-5 - -
Starting next week, our Grades 2-5 Emergent Bilingual (EB) students will begin TELPAS testing. TELPAS (Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System) measures students’ progress in learning the English language in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This assessment helps us track their growth and ensure they receive the support they need to succeed.
Please encourage your child to get plenty of rest and arrive on time each day. Thank you for your support!
Greetings Scorpion Parents,
Please remind your students that toys should stay at home. While we allow outdoor balls like basketballs and footballs for recess, other toys can be a distraction in the classroom and interrupt valuable learning time. Our goal is to keep the focus on instruction and ensure a productive learning environment for all students. Thank you for your support! 🎓📚
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.
Movement Breaks in Action! 🏃♂️💨
Counting Coins in 2nd Grade! 💰📝
KN Ivery - Counting in Action! 🎥🔢
Mrs. Ivery’s kindergarten students are actively building their number sense using counting blocks! Hands-on learning makes counting fun and interactive as they explore whole numbers and practice adding totals. In this video, you’ll see them working together to count, reinforcing their understanding of number sequences and quantities. These foundational math skills set the stage for future problem-solving and success in mathematics! 🎉👏
1st Grade Tutoring Reminder
Thank you for your ongoing support!
We are in need of a parent volunteer to join our Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC). The LPAC is responsible for identifying and assessing students who are English Language Learners (ELLs) and ensuring they receive the appropriate language support programs, such as bilingual education or ESL classes. This committee plays an important role in supporting our emergent bilingual students and ensuring their success.
If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information, please contact, Nancy Tijerina. Your involvement would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you for your support.
Best regards,
Nancy Tijerina, LPAC Chair
972-675-3060
