The Viking Voyager
October 6, 2023

May 8, 2026
From the Principal's Desk
Hello Little Viking Families,
It is hard to believe we are already in our final month of school. The year has flown by. Even though we are nearing the finish line, we have a lot of learning and fun ahead in these final weeks of school.
Reminders/Updates:
Friday is our registration deadline for a free Salt Creek Tshirt! - REGISTRATION FOR THE 2026-27 school year is OPEN! Please log into your skyward and complete next year's registration as soon as possible. All district students who register prior to the May 8th deadline will receive a free school T-shirt!
Our students did an amazing job with our Books for Bikes reading program! We read over
2,500 books in the month of April! Thank you to the Elmhurst and Western Springs Masonic Lodges for sponsoring the "Books for Bikes" program at our school through the Illinois Masonic Children's Assistance Program. Check out a picture of our winning students with their bikes below!
Most students completed their end of year iReady assessments this week. Make-ups will be next week and those reports will be sent home the last day of school when report cards go live in Skyward. Even the preliminary results we are seeing are astounding! SO MUCH GROWTH THIS YEAR! Thank you to our families for your support of our students at home. Their growth is your accomplishment too!
And finally, thank you to all of our families for showering our staff with appreciation this week for teacher appreciation week. We are so lucky to have such an amazing FTC and school community in Salt Creek 48!
Have a great weekend,
-Mrs. Scanlan
Technology Changes
Dear Parents,
As we approach the end of the school year, we want to share important information regarding student Chromebooks and access to school resources over the summer.
Chromebook Collection
All school-issued Chromebooks and their chargers will be collected before the last day of school. This year, we will be replacing our entire fleet of Chromebooks. This is great news because we are ensuring students have updated, reliable devices for the upcoming school year. Per the District 48 Parent & Student Handbook (25-26), estimated costs for lost, intentionally damaged, or stolen items (subject to change) are as follows:
Device Replacement - $500.00
Stylus - $35 - 60
Charging Cord - $30 - $55
Access to School Accounts Over the Summer
Students will continue to have access to their school accounts during the summer months. If your child wants access to the district-provided educational resources, such as i-Ready, they may do so by logging in on a personal device using their school email address and password.
How to Set Up a Profile for Student Access
Open the Google Chrome (or Edge) browser on your personal device
In the top right corner, click the profile icon (circle with a picture or initials)
Click “Add Chrome Profile” or “Add new Profile.”
Click ‘Sign In” in the window that pops up
Students will enter their school email address (ending with @saltcreek48.org) and click “Next”
Students will enter their password and click “Next.”
When prompted to turn on sync, click “Yes, I’m In” (this will allow all their bookmarks, settings, and saved passwords to be transferred)
Using a separate Chrome profile helps keep your child’s school account separate from personal or family accounts. This prevents issues like being logged into the wrong Google account, ensures school apps and extensions work properly, and keeps bookmarks, history, and saved work organized for school use only.
Please note that while summer access will remain available, there will be no access in early August when we roll over our class lists from one year to the next.
If you have any questions or need assistance with login information, please contact your school’s main office.
Thank you for your continued support, and we wish you and your family a safe and enjoyable summer!
2026/2027 Registration
Upcoming Dates:
May 15, 2026 - Half-day Attendance dismissal at 10:50 am - NO PRESCHOOL ATTENDANCE
May 18, 2026 - FTC Meeting at AMS from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
May 25, 2026 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
May 29, 2026 - K-2 Zoo Field trip
June 2, 2026 - PreK Step Up Day
June 4, 2026 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - Half-day Attendance dismissal at 10:50 am
Nurse's Notes
As the weather warms up and students spend more time outdoors, it’s important to remember simple ways to stay healthy and safe in the sun. Use the tips below to help protect skin, prevent tick bites, and stay hydrated while enjoying all the fun that warm weather brings!
Villa Park Library Summer Reading
Villa Park Warriors
Flag Football and Cheerleading
Oakbrook Terrace Park District Summer Camp Info
Positivity Project
Vikings of the Week
FTC News and Events
Any questions about FTC and/or events please contact Brittany at bsebesta@saltcreek48ftc.org
FTC Notes
Thank you to everyone who dined at Dominick’s this past month—we hope you enjoyed the delicious food!
We’d also like to extend a big thank-you to everyone who helped celebrate and spoil our staff this past week. We hope the kids had just as much fun being part of it!
We cannot believe we are in our last month of school with only a couple events left!
FTC Meeting 5/18 7 pm (Albright)
Please come join us, see how FTC supports the great schools in District 48!! All are welcome!
End of the Year Celebration 5/28 5-7 pm (Swartz)
Come celebrate the end to an amazing year! There will be music, yard games, snow cones, balloon twister, volleyball, and more! Heavenly Hot Dogs and Hello Boba truck will also be there!
Dairy Queen Dine out 6/4 11:30-10 pm
Join some friends for a special treat to celebrate the last day of school and HELLO Summer!
Save the Date
Jefferson Pool Party 7/11 7:15-9 pm
Join FTC for the District 48 FREE Family Pool Party on Saturday, July 11, 7:15-9 PM at Jefferson Pool in Villa Park! This is a great opportunity to see your friends from school, hang out, swim, and meet and mingle with other District 48 families! The pool party is free to attend. Not a drop-off event.
RSVPs are highly encouraged so we can properly staff this event! RSVP here --> https://forms.gle/n4v8Ha2vxtRzXPiK8
End of Year Celebration
Dairy Queen Dine Out
Summer Pool Party
FTC Directory
Sign up and/or update your Salt Creek 48 Family Teacher Children (FTC) Membership today to receive important information! It needs to be updated each year to stay active! The directory is a wonderful way to stay connected with families!
***STANDING ITEMS***
These are items that will always be listed at the bottom of the newsletter for parent reference. This includes: Lunch menus, fee information, school/bus/OBT Park District contact information, and emergency procedures.
All new or updated information is listed above.
School Hours
Attention Parents - School doors open at 7:40 am. There is no staff supervision prior to this time. Classes start at 7:50 am.
Students who come in late find it harder to establish a good morning routine at school. Teachers are beginning instruction and a late student is missing out. Thank you for your assistance in making sure your students arrive to school on time!
Pick Up QR Code
Do you want the School Pick-up QR code/form without scanning daily!?
How can you add the pick up form to your phone for easier access? Follow the picture tutorial below!
Here is the link to the form if you want to add it right now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeK3tIfV5pUX8kW_kO2dRNbtdVPKsxcSBUcmScaAtzVPzOcaQ/viewform?usp=header
Select the export button at the bottom.
Scroll down and select "Add to Home Screen"
Choose "Add" in the top right and you will have this purple form icon added to your phone home screen!
Nurse's Notes
Lunch Balances
Overdue Breakfast/ Lunch Balances
Don't forget to check and pay any overdue lunch balances. You can check balances and pay on your parent Skyward account. You can also send cash or check payment to school with your child in a marked envelope with name and what payment is for. The office will then account for the cash or check payment on your student's Skyward.
Bus Information
I Love U Guys ❤️
Standard Response Protocol
Salt Creek District 48 has adopted an emergency protocol response from the I Love U Guys Foundation. This is a program that has been adopted by many of the schools within DuPage County. Over the summer, the administrative team attended training on the protocol and is passing along the training to all staff. We also want to make families aware of the five different protocols so you can be familiar with the language you may hear your child or the school use.
Payments & Fees
In your parent portal in skyward, click on the fee payment tile, then in the far right hand top corner click on the "make online payments" button. This will take you to Revtrak. Make sure to sign up before you try to make payment. Once you can sign in, click the Make a Payment button in the middle of the page. This new service will streamline the payments so you can make a payment or set up recurring payments. This is directly connected to Skyward so you see the money immediately go to your child's account. If you have any questions please email or call your school office.
Preschool Payments: Once in Revtrak you will see in the upper right area an arrow next to SHOP. Click the arrow and pick Preschool in order for you to complete your payment. If you have any questions please email or call the Salt Creek school office.
Salt Creek - Angie Holden - aholden@saltcreek48.org 630-832-6122 ext. 4001
Aftercare Program
LEAP Program
LEAP is an aftercare program that is ran by the Oakbrook Terrace Park District Heritage Center. The program is located at Salt Creek Primary School. Please contact the Oakbrook Terrace Park District at 630-627-6100 to sign your child up if you are in need of aftercare.
Salt Creek Primary Contact Information
Lauren Scanlan, Principal
Salt Creek 630-832-6122 ext. 4004
Steven Hanus, Assistant Principal
shanus@saltcreek48.org
630-832-6122 ext. 2005
Angie Holden, Salt Creek Administrative Assistant to the Principal
630-832-6122 ext.4001
Danyelle Olsen, District Nurse
630-832-6122 ext. 4003
Salt Creek School District 48 Social Media
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaltCreekD48
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/saltcreek48/
Twitter: @SaltCreekD48
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBmWgViFRkg1vrcLe0CecYw