Elementary News

Our brief taste of warm weather has passed, and winter is reminding us it’s still here! Please be sure your child comes to school with a warm coat and gloves each day. We will continue to go outside for recess when possible, and it can be quite cold while walking to and from buses.

Although this was a short week, it has been a busy and sometimes disrupted one. Changes in weather, days off, and shifting routines can be challenging for students, and we have noticed an increase in behavior concerns. We appreciate your partnership as we continue helping students learn positive ways to handle these challenges.

We are entering an important stretch of the school year as students prepare for IREAD, ILEARN, and IREADY assessments. There is still so much learning ahead! Please remind your child each day to be kind to classmates, ask for help when they need it, and work hard on the lessons their teachers are providing.

Your encouragement at home makes a difference. Thank you for supporting your child—and our school community—as we work together to help every student learn.

Feb. 26 - School Smiles Dentist (rescheduled)

Mar. 2 - 6 - Read Across America Week (see dress up days below)

Mar. 4 -5 IREAD Testing (Grades 2/3) - IMPORTANT

Mar. 8 - Spring Forward (move clocks ahead one hour)

Mar. 20 - 27 - Spring Break

April 9 - Maconaquah Roundup @ Pipe Creek (see below) 4:30 - 6:00 pm

Please mark your calendar and schedule appointments around testing time. It is important that students are on time and start their day as stress free as possible! Students will not be permitted to enter or leave the testing room once testing has started. We want them all to have the best chance for success.

If there is a change in your child's transportation, whether they will be picked up or riding a bus, it MUST be communicated with the front office. This can be done by sending a note to school or calling the office. If you call the office, please make sure you speak with a person. There is a central list at each elementary school, which allows us to check when students are unsure and the teacher may not be available. Do not just send a message to the teacher. The office MUST be notified. Thank you!

NOTE: Transportation changes should be in to the office by 2:00 pm.

Children’s Clothing Donations

The Pipe Creek Nurses' Closet is seeking donations of pants and shorts for both boys and girls.

• Sizes Needed: All sizes (3 months – Kids XL)

• Highest Priority: Sizes 4T through 8/10

Our "spare clothes" bin is frequently used as our youngest students develop their independence. Your donations ensure we can keep them clean, dry, and in class. Any help is greatly appreciated!

From School Smiles:

The School Smiles dentist is returning to our school on February 26th for dental cleanings. If you missed the dentist’s first visit, there is still time to get your student signed up for our upcoming visit! Please visit https://schoolsmiles.com/student-signup/ to sign-up today! A new form needs completed each school year to remain in the program, but if you have already completed a form for the 2025-26 school year, you do not need to sign-up again. School Smiles accepts Medicaid, private insurance, and offers self-pay rates for those who may be uninsured.

We love having you visit our schools! To ensure the safety of all our students, anyone who wishes to volunteer or have lunch with their student must first complete a volunteer background check. You can find the link under the Parent Resources tab on our website.

A friendly reminder: for the safety of our students, please remember to bring your photo ID whenever you visit the school for any reason, including student pickup, lunch, or meetings.