SCIS PRINCIPAL MESSAGE 12/7/23

Dear Sloan Creek Families,

It has been another busy week of learning and fun at 'The Creek'! As we wrap up the Fine Arts Festival, I would like to celebrate the tremendous work showcased by Visual Arts, Band, Orchestra and Choir. THANK YOU to our dedicated teachers for sharing your unique gifts and for the impact you have on our Sloan Creek musicians and artists!

Our next 'Celebrate Sloan' assembly is on Thursday, December 14. We will award students for outstanding Respect, enjoy musical entertainment and watch a fun staff vs. student basketball game! Teachers will notify parents of award winners and basketball players. We hope you will join us in the fun!

Please note that Thursday, December 14, is a full school day and the cafeteria will be serving lunch as usual. Please do not pick up students early that day unless absolutely necessary to allow them to participate in the FUN learning activities teachers have planned and to eliminate traffic in the front office. Thank you for your help with this!

Finally, I want to thank you for adding JOY to my life and the lives of every staff member at Sloan Creek by sharing your precious children with us. ❤️

Sloan Creek PROUD,

❤️🐆 Megan Rawlins

DECEMBER

12 - Spelling Bee 8:30

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

26 - Fine Arts Preview - 5th to WSMS

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

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)

Come be a Santa's Helper! Teacher and staff members will drop off their holiday gifts and we need volunteers to help wrap their presents.

We are also asking for wrapping paper donations to be turned in by Friday December 8th. If you have any extra clothing boxes to donate, that would also be helpful!

Please use the sign up below - feel free to sign up for more than one timeslot! Thanks in advance for your help!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B084CADAA28A13-46516659-gift?useFullSite=true#/

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.