The Viking Voyager

Hello Little Viking Families,

On behalf of the entire Salt Creek community, we want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Mrs. Scanlan on the birth of her beautiful daughter! This is such a joyous occasion, and we are all thrilled for her and her family as they begin this wonderful new chapter. Mrs. Scanlan will be out on leave when we return in January and will return full time after spring break. We also want to express our deepest gratitude for her incredible leadership, dedication, and care she has shown to our students, staff, and community. As she takes this well-deserved time to focus on her family, we warmly welcome Mr. Hanus.

My name is Steven Hanus and I am currently the Physical Education teacher for both Salt Creek and Stella May Swartz Schools. I am excited to step in as acting Principal at Salt Creek School in the interim. I have been working with your Salt Creek students daily, so I know this will be an easy transition for them! Please reach out to me with any building or student concerns. If you need to get in contact with me, you can still call the school and ask to be directed to the principal, or email me at shanus@saltcreek48.org.

Have a wonderful holiday,

-Mr. Hanus

December 20, 2024 - FTC Wendy's Dine Out

December 23, 2024 - January 3, 2025 - WINTER BREAK - NO SCHOOL

December 27, 2024 - FTC Chuck E Cheese Fundraiser

January 6, 2025 - FTC Meeting at AMS @ 7 pm

Dear Salt Creek 48 Families,

It is with mixed emotions that I share the news of my departure from Salt Creek Primary and Stella May Swartz. Over the past 2.5 years, I have had the privilege of supporting your children as a school social worker. This role has been incredibly meaningful and I am truly grateful for the trust you’ve placed in me to help guide and support your students’ growth. I have learned just as much from each student as they have learned from me.

Although I am excited about the new opportunity ahead, leaving this wonderful community is bittersweet. The connections I’ve built with students, families, and staff will always hold a special place in my heart. Thank you for welcoming me into your lives and allowing me to be part of your children’s educational journey. I will always look back on my time here with deep fondness and gratitude.

I wish all of you continued success, growth, and happiness. I am confident that Salt Creek will continue to thrive and be a nurturing space for all students.

Warm regards,
Crystal Phan

Upon our return to school in January, we will introduce our Salt Creek families to our newly hired social worker. We wish Mrs. Phan all the best in her new endeavor!

Students will go outside for recess when the weather and temperature is in the green and yellow categories. If the temperatures near the red zone students will have indoor recess.

All families will be notified of eLearning days through a thrillshare message from our superintendent, Dr. Amy Zaher. It will also be posted on our website and social media platforms. We do our best to notify families as soon as possible before a coming storm so students, families, and staff can be prepared.

K-4 SCHEDULE:

• Live Instruction: 8:00-11:00 (2.5 hours with two 15 minute breaks)

• CORE content: ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies

• Lunch/Break: 11:00-12:00

• Asynchronous Instruction: 12:00-2:30

• Students may work on this at their own pace and timing

• Classwork: Online Platforms/Homework

• math work, IXL, i-Ready, RazKids, Choice Board, Writing/Journal, etc…

• Specials: Teachers create an asynchronous lesson for each grade level. Lesson should take 20-30 minutes. Students complete all specials lessons regardless of which classes they typically have that day.

• Art

• PE

• Music

• STEM

• Classroom Teachers are available to answer parent emails/questions.

PRESCHOOL SCHEDULE:

Provide 45-60 minutes of at home work

• Link sent to parents via email

• Activities will be attached

• Teachers online and available to contact and questions

Next 2 weeks: Self-Control & Optimism

Any questions about FTC and/or events please contact Brittany at bsebesta@saltcreek48ftc.org

*Today! | Wendy's Dine Out! 1S576 Midwest Road, Oakbrook Terrace

Don't make lunch or dinner today and head over to Wendy's and support FTC!

Celebrate the last day of school before winter break and take advantage of the half day by having lunch with friends! Eat at the Wendy's in Oakbrook Terrace all day and 30% of sales will benefit FTC!

*Fri. 12/27 | Chuck E. Cheese Dine Out! 200 W. Roosevelt Road, Villa Park

Join FTC for a fundraiser at Chuck E. Cheese in Villa Park on Friday, December 27!

This is a great way to spend a day over winter break! Coordinate with friends or come any time between 11 am and 9 pm to play! 20% of proceeds from the dine out will come back to FTC!

Mention FTC when ordering and click the flyer for additional coupons for day of use!

*Save the date - January FTC Meeting - The next FTC meeting is Monday, January 6 at 7:00 PM at Albright Middle School in the cafeteria. New members are always welcome to learn about what FTC does and different ways you can get involved! Involvement can be large or small, we appreciate any way you can give your time! We love to hear new ideas and see new faces!

Sign up and/or update your Salt Creek 48 Family Teacher Children (FTC) Membership today to receive important information! It needs to be updated each year to stay active! The directory is a wonderful way to stay connected with families!

https://saltcreek48ftc.membershiptoolkit.com/open_forms

These are items that will always be listed at the bottom of the newsletter for parent reference. This includes: Lunch menus, fee information, school/bus/OBT Park District contact information, and emergency procedures.

All new or updated information is listed above.

Attention Parents - School doors open at 7:40 am. There is no staff supervision prior to this time. Classes start at 7:50 am.

Students who come in late find it harder to establish a good morning routine at school. Teachers are beginning instruction and a late student is missing out. Thank you for your assistance in making sure your students arrive to school on time!

Don't forget to check and pay any overdue lunch balances. You can check balances and pay on your parent Skyward account. You can also send cash or check payment to school with your child in a marked envelope with name and what payment is for. The office will then account for the cash or check payment on your student's Skyward.

Standard Response Protocol

Salt Creek District 48 has adopted an emergency protocol response from the I Love U Guys Foundation. This is a program that has been adopted by many of the schools within DuPage County. Over the summer, the administrative team attended training on the protocol and is passing along the training to all staff. We also want to make families aware of the five different protocols so you can be familiar with the language you may hear your child or the school use.

In your parent portal in skyward, click on the fee payment tile, then in the far right hand top corner click on the "make online payments" button. This will take you to Revtrak. Make sure to sign up before you try to make payment. Once you can sign in, click the Make a Payment button in the middle of the page. This new service will streamline the payments so you can make a payment or set up recurring payments. This is directly connected to Skyward so you see the money immediately go to your child's account. If you have any questions please email or call your school office.

Preschool Payments: Once in Revtrak you will see in the upper right area an arrow next to SHOP. Click the arrow and pick Preschool in order for you to complete your payment. If you have any questions please email or call the Salt Creek school office.

Salt Creek - Angie Holden - aholden@saltcreek48.org 630-832-6122 ext. 4001

LEAP is an aftercare program that is ran by the Oakbrook Terrace Park District Heritage Center. The program is located at Salt Creek Primary School. Please contact the Oakbrook Terrace Park District at 630-627-6100 to sign your child up if you are in need of aftercare.

Lauren Scanlan, Principal

lscanlan@saltcreek48.org

Salt Creek 630-832-6122 ext. 4004

Angie Holden, Salt Creek Administrative Assistant to the Principal

aholden@saltcreek48.org

630-832-6122 ext.4001

Danyelle Olsen, District Nurse

dolsen@saltcreek48.org

630-832-6122 ext. 4003

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