NOVEMBER 22, 2024 Parent Newsletter

This week, we came together for Unity Day, showing that we are THE BEST community! The heart symbolizes our commitment to kindness, support, and standing up against bullying. Thank you for believing in our school—our kids belong HERE!

What a fantastic week we had! A HUGE thank you to all the parents who joined us for our Thanksgiving Meal! Your smiles and support made the event extra special, and it was so heartwarming to see everyone enjoying delicious food and sharing joyful moments together.

A special shout-out to our amazing cafeteria staff for serving up such a wonderful meal!

We hope you had a blast and created some wonderful memories with your kids!

Dear Parents,

We want to emphasize the importance of open communication between home and school, especially when it comes to your child’s progress and well-being. We encourage you to reach out to your child’s teachers first with any concerns you may have. Building strong relationships with educators is essential, as they can provide valuable insights and support tailored to your child’s needs.

If you have been working closely with the teacher and implementing strategies to address your concerns but find that the situation persists, please do not hesitate to contact our admin intern, Angela Sanchez, or our Counselors (Delma Johnson & Kimberly Hendricks). They are the second level of support and can provide assistance in all areas. They can also facilitate communication with our Assistant Principal, who is also available to address any ongoing issues. Our Assistant Principal, Austin Escobedo, can work with you to explore additional resources, provide guidance on effective strategies, and ensure that your child receives the support they need to thrive.

In the rare case that concerns continue to escalate beyond this point, the final level of support will involve the Principal. We genuinely value your partnership in this process, as it plays a crucial role in ensuring the best possible experience and outcomes for your child. Together, we can create a nurturing and effective learning environment for all our students. Thank you for your continued support!

We are here to hear any questions, concerns, comments, or complaints you might have so we can problem solve these together. We encourage open communication and would like to address any issues directly. This allows us to resolve your concerns before they are shared on social media or submitted through the District, as they will ultimately direct your feedback back to us. We would love the opportunity to help if we can.

This is the link to the Parent Handbook where you can find all about our school.

The Family and Community Engagement Department has created a monthly newsletter to connect our community to GISD events and services posted on our website.

GISD Family and Community Connection November 2024 newsletter

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)!

The goal of the Evening Study Center is to support parents in communicating in English so that they can be more involved in their child's education. We offer six levels of English taught by certified Garland ISD teachers.

Our study center supports family members of Emergent Bilingual and Immigrant students who want to earn a high school diploma equivalency and better career opportunities. Through our partnership with Dallas County Community College, families can work with us to prepare for the Spanish GED test.

We offer a Civics class for Emergent Bilingual and Immigrant family members who plan to apply for naturalization (citizenship).

Families of our Emergent Bilingual and Immigrant students can also participate in a technology class where participants learn basic and intermediate computer skills.

https://garlandisd.net/parents/evening-study-center

Registration closes December 3rd, to start in January 13th.

Dear Families,

Help your child grow in their love for reading by treating them with something sweet! For every month your child reads 400 or more minutes, they can earn a free bundtlet from Nothing Bundt Cakes. Simply record the minutes your child reads on the reading tracker and turn it in each month to the Nothing Bundt Cakes store in Richardson. This reading program goes from September through April. Here is the link to the reading tracker for when you need a new one each month.

Happy Reading!

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!

Parents, you can place your order online for the Spring Creek yearbook for the 24-25 school year. All orders this year must be placed online before April 8th 2025. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the yearbook, please contact Ms. Grimes (sgrimes@garlandisd.net)

Link to order the yearbook:

https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectStudent?isAdvertisementOnly=False

Our school code is 14894825