SCIS PRINCIPAL MESSAGE 8/24/23

Dear Sloan Creek Families,

It was another spectacular week of learning and fun here at "The Creek"! The students in the photo took it upon themselves to create a "Welcome" line as students arrived at school. I love our students' drive and enthusiasm!

I would like to express my deepest gratitude for a special group of volunteers, the SCIS PTO, for all you do for our school community. Thank you to everyone who participated in the Volunteer Coffee on Monday and for the time and love you give so abundantly. If you have not yet joined our PTO, please do so HERE!

This newsletter is full of important updates and information, including that the deadline to register your 5th grade student for CAMP is tomorrow, August 25! Please read below for more information and the link to register.

Finally, please join me and Assistant Principal, Jessica Blackburn, for our very first Coffee with the Principals tomorrow morning at 8:30AM in the SCIS cafeteria. We hope to see you there!

Lovejoy PROUD,

❤️ 🐆 Megan

Reminder: In an effort to provide a safe environment and an adequate amount of time for unstructured physical activity, the lunch/courtyard time was reconsidered for this school year. Unstructured physical activity/social time is now provided during the PE period and has increased by approximately 20 minutes. This time may be provided outdoors as the weather improves.

🏀🏐 FUN!

Mrs. Lester's Art students have been working hard to bring a collaborative color block mural to life. Even some of the SCIS staff added their creativity to this piece. We can't wait to share the final product!

5th Grade Students will travel to Sky Ranch in Van, TX.

October 4-6, 2023

These spots filled quickly! No additional chaperones will be added.

(Sky Ranch recommends 1 chaperone for every 8 students. We currently have 1 chaperone for every 3 students.).

Please wait until the "merge point" to create one line. Remaining in two lines for as long as possible reduces the backup onto Country Club Rd. Thank you!

IS YOUR STUDENT GOING HOME A DIFFERENT WAY?

We do not use School Dismissal Manager at Sloan Creek. Please let your child know before school, or call the office before 2:00PM and we will get them the message.

THANK YOU for your continued excellence in the carline!

A few reminders:

• 5th and 6th Grade students may be dropped off by car in the front or back of the school beginning at 7:10AM.

• Please PULL FORWARD along the sidewalk as far as you can - this helps maximize the number of students getting in and out of cars, and makes the system faster!
• If your student is not in your vehicle by the time the line starts moving, you will be asked to pull around into the parking lot.
• Please DO NOT park and walk up to help keep our traffic flow moving.

RAINY DAY DISMISSAL

• You received a bright colored cardstock with your student's name and homeroom teacher. This will need to be displayed in your car window on rainy days so we can dismiss safely from indoors.

Fall Referrals for Grades 5-12

Parents must complete the referral form in PowerSchool.

Referrals due by 5:00 pm August 31, 2023

Testing: Saturdays, September 16 and 23, 2023

Additional information may be found on the G/T portion of the LISD website.

If a parent needs to communicate with students during the school day THIS MUST BE DONE THROUGH THE FRONT OFFICE. Please do not text or call your child, as they will not have access to their cell phones.

Teachers will not allow students to call parents from classroom phones or cell phones for any reason. For anything urgent, students will be sent to the office with a pass to call parents.

-Forgot water bottle? We can supply a water bottle or cup.

-Forgot lunch? Student may buy a cafeteria lunch.

HELPFUL TIPS:

• When communicating an absence please include the first and last name of your student in the email as well as the reason for the absence.
• Automated emails/phone calls are placed at the end of the day to notify parents of any absences that have not been communicated.
• Allow time for your student's attendance to be updated. I will always respond to your email indicating attendance has been updated. Thank you for your patience.
• Who to email - all attendance matters need to go to Julie Boardman, julie_boardman@lovejoyisd.net or scis_attendance@lovejoyisd.net (they both go to Julie)

We LOVE visitors and look forward to welcoming you on campus!

Lunch is a special time for our students to build friendships and practice social skills independently. It is important for students to adapt to new routines and learn campus and cafeteria structures, so we will not be accepting lunch visitors until Tuesday, September 5.

Calling all 11 & 12 year olds!

There are two required booster vaccines that are given at age 11 that Lovejoy ISD must have a record of before entering the 7th grade:

1. TDaP (Tetanus) booster within the last 5 years

2. Meningococcal/Meningitis (MCV4) given on or after the 11th birthday

Immunization records may be dropped off in the Sloan Creek front office, mailed, faxed, or emailed to the School Nurse.

• Sloan Creek Intermediate School 440 Country Club Road Fairview, TX 75069

• Fax: 888-683-0420

• Nurse’s email: Jennifer_Busse@lovejoyisd.net

For questions or information about the required immunizations, please go to the Texas Department of State Health Services website at www.dshs.state.tx.us/immunize/school.

On September 5-8, the SCIS nurse will be performing the required state hearing/vision screenings on all 5th grade students during their Social Studies classes. If your child wears contacts or glasses, please make sure they wear them to school on those dates.

LISD has partnered with AlphaBEST After School Program to support the staff and community needs for after school child care in grades Pre-K-6th Grade.

Registration is Now OPEN!!!

Go to alphabest.org

If you have any questions, contact AlphaBEST lperrin@alphabest.org or call 214-707-9247.

Extended Academy

Extended Day Leopard Academy is an opportunity for your child to participate in enrichment activities on his or her campus before and after school. Our goal is that these enrichment opportunities will allow our Lovejoy Leopards to develop creativity and critical thinking skills through activities related to their personal interests.

Registration is open for the following academies for students in kindergarten through 6th grade. Choose from one of the links below for more information.

• Chess Academy
• Board and Card Game Academy
• Yo Yo Academy

Coming Soon!

This section will feature links to team-specific instructional updates.

Our students continue to discuss and understand the school-wide expectations for learning and behavior. They learned about having PRIDE in themselves, their school, and in everything they do!

Purpose- We are intentional about where we are going, what we are doing and why.

Respect- We use words and actions that show we care for everyone and everything.

Integrity- We do the right thing even when it is not easy and even when no one is watching.

Determination- We commit to achieving our goals regardless of the challenges we face.

Excellence- We strive to works towards reaching out greatest potential.

Student School Hours

School Start Time is 7:40AM - Doors Open at 7:10AM

School End Time is 3:15PM

August

25 - Coffee with the Principals 8:30AM

September

1 - Student Holiday / Teacher Extended Planning Day

4 - Student & Staff Holiday - Labor Day

5 - Lunch Visitors Welcome

5-7 5th Health & Vision Screenings

8 - LEOPARD FRIDAY

8-15 - SCIS Book Fair

10 - Happy Grandparents Day

8-15 - Grandparents Invited for Lunch w/ Student in cafeteria and to visit Book Fair!

14 - Band/Orchestra/Choir to Pinstack 5-7

18 - 9:00 PTO Board Meeting

18 - 10:00 PTO GEneral/Member Meeting

25 - 6:30 CHOIR Preview Concert

29 - Student Holiday / Teacher Extended Planning Day

October

4-6 5th Grade Sky Ranch Camp

6th, 7th and 8th grade students anglers - if you are interested in joining the Middle School Leopard Fishing Club please plan to attend the informational meeting on August 29th. All anglers need to be registered by September 6th. https://2022-2023-fishing-club-registration-deadline-sept-18881.cheddarup.com

The purpose of the Club is to educate and prepare future Leopard Fishing High School Team anglers for competitive bass fishing. As a Club member you will be introduced to competitive bass fishing, interact with the high school fishing team, participate in fish camp, pond days and intra-squad tournaments.

Please reach out with any questions. leopardfishingteam@gmail.com