Shark FIN Bulletin
October/November Edition
Happy fall!
It's hard to believe that we have been in school for 9 weeks already! Time flies when you are having fun! It's been so wonderful having our students back in school and learning. Everyone is doing such a great job following our safety protocols and our new school procedures. We have had a smooth opening and continue to have high hopes that we can continue learning in a safe environment. Please be sure to read each section carefully so that you will be aware and familiar with the happenings at SCES.
Teaming together towards excellence,
Mrs. Michelle Gritz- Principal
Vision and Mission
Vision: At SCES our vision is putting children first, striving for excellence, building positive relationships.
Mission: Collaboratively, our school community is committed to excellence, by putting children first, building caring relationships, and valuing diversity.
Our students and staff work daily on showing SHARK STRONG behavior. Shark Strong means that our students are being kind, showing respect and having integrity. These are the three main character traits we continue to teach and reinforce at Sugar Creek Elementary. Our Kindergarteners will jump right in and learn what being Shark Strong is all about!
Important School News
News from Mrs. Bodel (Our AWESOME Receptionist)
A few friendly reminders from the front office
1. No student dismissal allowed from 1:15-1:40pm
2. Email any transportation changes BEFORE noon to BOTH your student’s teacher AND Mrs. Bodel (bodelk@fortmillschools.org).
3. Thinking about riding the bus?
Bus Registration is REQUIRED for a student to ride the bus—NO EXCEPTIONS.
Please allow 2 days for Transportation Department processing and approval.
Click this link to register: https://forms.gle/BQfYpSRXZhUqTjtC9
4. Students are NOT allowed to ride a bus other than the bus route assigned to your home address—no passes to ride to a friend’s house
“TOUCHLESS” CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT
For the safety and security of our students, parents are still required to accompany a student into/out of the building for tardy arrivals, returning from appointments or early dismissals. We now are able to offer “touchless” check-in and check-out by allowing you to use your phone to scan our QR code in the office.
RECYCLE YOUR PLASTIC BAGS to help SCES win great TREX products…park benches, flower boxes, etc!
Please remember to bring your plastic bags to SCES for recycle! When you donate your unwanted plastic bags and wrap, not only are you helping to keep thousands of pounds of waste out of landfills, you're also helping to create beautiful and environmentally responsible outdoor products. Donation bins can be found throughout the school so send them in.
News from Mrs. Tracy McClain (our Wonderful Powerschool Clerk)
Other Important Information
PTO Ballot and Information
Spirit Week Fun!!
Shark Strong Day
Looking for Integrity- Crazy Glasses!
Celebrating and Respecting Differences- Cultural/Patriotic Day!
Be Kind and Breast Cancer Awareness- PINK OUT DAY!
Show off your best character- Book Character Day!
Important Dates
- November 3rd- No School- Election Day
- November 10th- End of 1st quarter
- November 17th- Report Cards are available on Parent Portal at 4:00pm
- November 25th-27th- No School- Thanksgiving Break
- December 21st- Teacher Workday
- December 22nd- Teacher Workday
- December 21st- January 1st- No School- Winter Break
- January 18th- No School- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- January 22nd- 1/2 day of school for students- dismissal is 11:00am
- January 25th- Teacher Workday
**Below is the link to the district calendar
School Supply List
Supply lists can be found on our schools website: http://fortmillsces.ss11.sharpschool.com/
Student Handbook
Please be sure to read over our student handbook so that you are aware of our school practices and district policies.
Birthday Rock- How do I sign up? (Virtual Students and Face to Face students)
The Rock is ready for you! The highly sought after rock sign up has been moved online. Wish your child a happy birthday for everyone to see & celebrate them on their special day!
Visit https://sugar-creek-elementary-pto-2.square.site/ to sign up online! If you have any questions, please contact the PTO at sugarcreekelementartypto@gmail.com
Re-Link your Harris Teeter Cards (Virtual Students and Face to Face students):
Parents! Remember to re-link your Harris Teeter VIC card! We have to do it EVERY year! You can do this online or at the store! https://www.harristeeter.com/together-in-education Each time you use your Harris Teeter VIC card, you are helping our school earn money! So, please take a moment to relink your VIC card by clicking on the link provided.
Sugar Creek Elementary
Email: gritzm@fortmillschools.org
Website: http://fortmillsces.ss11.sharpschool.com/
Location: 1599 Farm House Drive, Fort Mill, SC, USA
Phone: (803) 835-0150
Twitter: @SCESsharks