SCIS PRINCIPAL MESSAGE 11/30/23

Dear Sloan Creek Families,

We loved having our students back at the creek this week! If you haven't had a chance to stop by our office, come take a peek at what our little elves, Angie Griffin and Karen Miller, have been up to! It is truly a Winter Wonderland! ❄️

The Fine Arts Festival is underway and we hope you will join us in celebrating the incredible growth our Choir, Orchestra, Band and Art students have made this year. The full schedule can be found below under District Updates.

The final school days of 2023 will fly by and we are excited to have FUN while finishing strong. Please see the 'Reindeer Games' dress up days below for students and staff. Our next 'Celebrate Sloan' assembly is on December 14. We will award students for outstanding Respect and enjoy entertainment and games! Teachers will notify parents of award winners and we hope you will join us. Please note that this is a full school day and the cafeteria will be serving lunch as usual.

Finally, I would like to say THANK YOU to the parents who attended Coffee with the Principals this morning. This is one of my favorite days each month as we get to share and connect about what matters most - our KIDS!

Sloan Creek PROUD,

❤️🐆 Megan Rawlins

NOVEMBER

Nov. 27 - Dec. 5 - Fine Arts Festival (Details Below)

DECEMBER

12 - Spelling Bee (Time TBD)

14 - Celebrate Sloan - "Respect" 8:15AM

15 - Student Holiday - Teacher Extended Planning Day

Dec. 18 - Jan. 3 - Student Holiday

JANUARY

4 - Welcome Back!

12 - SCIS Orchestra to Medieval Times

15 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Student and Staff Holiday

19 - SCIS Band to Medieval Times

26 - Coffee with the Principals 8:30AM

Students are invited to join teachers in "reindeer games" as we count down to Winter Break!

We're having a toy drive! From now until Friday, December 8, you may bring NEW and UNWRAPPED toys to donate. These donations will also go to ACO to benefit local families who are unable to afford to provide gifts for their children this holiday season. Toys may be dropped off to either Miss Heth or Ms. Wisdom.

Our school will do spinal screenings December 6-8, 2023 during your student's PE class.

State law requires that schools must screen students for abnormal spinal curvature in accordance with the following schedule:

• Girls will be screened two times, once at age 10 (grade 5) and again at age 12 (grade 7).

• Boys will be screened one time at age 13 or 14 (grade 8).

Trained screeners will check your child for signs of spinal problems like scoliosis. Catching a spinal problem early can make the treatment much easier. Not treating spinal problems can lead to serious health problems. The screening is simple. Screeners will look at your child’s back while he or she stands and bends forward.

Important Recommendations:

• Girls should wear a thin t-shirt, sports bra, or a two-piece swimsuit top underneath their shirt on exam day.

• If girls are wearing a sports bra or a two-piece swimsuit top underneath their shirt, it is recommended they remove their shirt for the screening.

• The girls will be screened separately and one at a time with 2 female screeners present.

The school will send you a letter if your child does NOT pass the screening. The letter will tell you how to follow up with a doctor. This screening is not a medical exam. Your child still needs to see a doctor for checkups.

If you do not wish to have your child screened for any reason, you must notify the nurse through email, no later than Friday, 12/1/2023 by 3:00pm.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Jennifer Busse, RN

Jennifer_Busse@lovejoyisd.net

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.

Based on your feedback, we will roll out a new format of 'What Are We Learning?" for second semester! In addition, we are beginning the work of collaborating within SCIS and across campuses for consistency and ease of use in Google Classroom.

✔️ At least 6-8 Minor Grades Per Quarter (40%)

✔️ 1-2 Major Grades Per Quarter (60%)

✔️ Retake Opportunities:

• Major Grades Only
• Earn up to 85%
• May be taken for any score below 85%
• Must be taken for any score below 70%

Each Friday we will draw 10 tickets from each grade level on morning announcements. Those students will visit the LEOPARD STORE to choose a prize!

Teachers and staff are giving out GREEN tickets to students 'caught' making a positive impact on our environment by recycling, picking up trash, etc...

Each Friday we will draw 2 green tickets from each grade level on morning announcements. Those students will visit the LEOPARD STORE to choose a prize!

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.

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)

Dear Sloan Creek Families,

As we all know, our school staff works tirelessly to create a positive and nurturing environment for our children. Their dedication and hard work often go above and beyond, and it’s only fitting that we

express our gratitude during this special time of year.

To make this holiday season extra special for our school staff, we are organizing the purchase of a

Lovejoy sweatshirt for each of the 78 staff members. By joining forces and collectively contributing

toward one thoughtful gift, we not only simplify the holiday season for all parents (Yay! You don’t have to buy gifts for several teachers- unless you want to) but also create a more impactful and meaningful token of appreciation that reflects the unity and gratitude of our entire school community.

If you would like to participate, here is what you can do:

1. Click the link below to go directly to the High 5 Sports online store:

https://scisholidayteachergift.itemorder.com/shop/sale/

2. Purchase an Adult sweatshirt (no need to worry about what size – we have that covered!)

3. That’s it, you’re done! We will coordinate the pickup and delivery of the sweatshirts to the staff

before the winter break!

To guarantee timely delivery of the sweatshirts before the break, we kindly ask that all orders be

finalized by Thursday December 7 th at 5pm. Your prompt coordination ensures that everyone can enjoy their cozy new sweatshirts during the winter season!

Thank you in advance for your generosity and support. Wishing you and your family a joyful holiday

season!

Warm Regards,

Sloan Creek PTO

Spring sign-ups are going on now!

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 first through 6th grade. Choose from one of the links below for more information.

• Board and Card Game Academy
• Yo Yo Academy

The Lovejoy Children's Choir is back for their 9th season! This choir is designed to serve the needs of our district’s 4th, 5th and 6th grade students who are committed to a musically exceptional experience. We would like to invite your student to audition for our Lovejoy Children's Choir!

Audition information is located HERE.

Please note that auditions for singers are on December 11 and all online registration information will be available in early November. Please reach out to Ms. Cooksey with any questions. hope_cooksey@lovejoyisd.net

Lovejoy ISD recently entered into a partnership with My Community Credit Union. This partnership is intended to enhance student opportunities in the areas of financial literacy and provide hands-on learning experiences for future careers related to finance. An MCCU branch is scheduled to open at Lovejoy High School in the fall of 2024.

On Friday, October 27th, MCCU kicked off their Debit Card Design Contest. The contest is open to all Lovejoy ISD students. Three debit card design winners will be selected representing grades K-5, 6-8, and 9-12. The winners will have their designs on our Lovejoy Leopard MCCU Debit Cards and will receive a $100 gift card!

Content Rules:

Must be an original image/design/artwork.

Participants may submit up to 2 designs.

Parent consent is required.

Submissions are due to marketing@mccu.coop by midnight on January 26.

Winners will be announced on March 1.

Final Card Size: 2-1/8 by 3-3/8

Click for Official Rules and additional details, or visit mccu.coop/lovejoy.