News and events 10/19
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
No School Thu. 10/20 or Fri. 10/21
Due to the annual MN teacher's conference, there is NO SCHOOL for the remainder of the week. Enjoy this Fall break and we will see our Stars back at school on Monday, Oct. 24.
The Heat Is Back On!
We apologize for not updating families sooner, but the heat is definitely on and has been since a few days after the initial email.
Winter is reminding us of its inevitable arrival. Brrr! Please make sure your student(s) are prepared to be outside for recess every day, it's time to locate the winter jackets, warm hats and mittens/gloves, and eventually, snow pants & boots. We witnessed far too many of our Stars not prepared for the cold, windy conditions. Your help is appreciated!
Sand Creek Achievement Goals
Each year, Sand Creek has goals set by the district in Math, Reading, and Science (Gr. 5). They are based on the MCA scores from the previous spring. In addition, each grade level has trimester goals that when met, will help to positively impact our building wide goals. Teachers meet weekly in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) in order to look closely at student achievement and progress monitoring data in order to inform our intervention groups and our differentiation blocks.
Our number one priority is that each one of our Stars experiences academic growth during the school year. As our teachers and staff work toward that end, your support at home is crucial. Thank you for supporting your child with attending school consistently, eating healthy, getting enough sleep each night, limiting screen time, and establishing good routines for reading each day. Our students will benefit from our collective efforts to provide structures and routines that promote success in school.
Fall Fundraiser
The Sand Creek Stars are slaying the chocolate sales! With just this weekend left for our Fall fundraiser, let's finish strong. The fundraiser ends next week, with all money due on October 28. When the boxes of chocolate that we have left are gone, they're gone.
As a reminder, there are two ways to participate in the fundraiser:
- Direct donations, or
- Chocolate bar sales
All students who participate in some way will get to see Mr. A and Mrs. Thomason battle it out in a real-life Mario Kart race on trikes. The funds raised through this PTO fundraiser are used in a variety of ways to benefit our Sand Creek Stars. Programs like the School Safety Patrol, Holiday Shop, Family Fun & Art Night, supporting our Health Office, and Community Service Projects are just a few examples that will be helped by our Fall fundraiser. Your support of our school is greatly appreciated!
Kindness Poster Contest
It is that time of year again - the district's annual KINDNESS POSTER CONTEST! Please encourage your students to get creative and design a poster around the theme, "There is POWER in Kindness". Posters need to be turned into the office by November 1st. The winners from each grade will go on to participate in the district-wide competition. Be sure to remind your child of rules and expectations for each poster, as explained in the flyer that went home. Good luck to all our Stars!
Fire Prevention Poster Contest
Speaking of poster contests, our 4th & 5th graders have been invited to participate in the annual FIRE PREVENTION POSTER CONTEST sponsored by our local Coon Rapids Fire Department. These poster submissions need to be turned in to the office by October 28th. A winner from each school will be picked up on November 29th, IN A FIRE TRUCK, and taken to the fire station for a pizza party with the other winners. Which Sand Creek 4th or 5th Grade Star will it be??!
Sand Creek Parent Handbook
Here is a copy of our Sand Creek Parent/Student Handbook for 2022-23. It contains a ton of helpful information, links, and contact info for your convenience.
Pay for School Activities, Fees, and Lunches Online Through SchoolPay
Paying for school related fees and activities is easy and convenient! Use SchoolPay to pay for your student field trips, activity fees and lunches.
Volunteer Corner
Please visit the links below to learn more about volunteering at Sand Creek and to submit an application to volunteer at school if/when the need arises this year. You can complete this now to avoid any delays in processing your application.
Dates To Remember
10/20 & 10/21 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS & STAFF, EdMN Teacher Conference
10/26 - EL Family Breakfast, 8:00 - 8:45am
10/28 - Fall Fundraiser Money Due
11/8 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS, Staff Development Day
11/15 - Lifetouch School Picture Retake Day (Also for any students that missed picture day in Sept.)
11/15 - PTO Meeting, 6:30 - 8pm
11/23, 24, & 25 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS & STAFF, Thanksgiving Break
11/29 - *Title I Math Night, 5 - 6:30pm (*For families with students who receive Title service.)
12/1 - End of Trimester 1
12/2 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS, Staff Planning
12/5 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS, Staff Development
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