Soda Creek Parent Bulletin

Check out pictures from our 2-5th graders on the annual SNOWFLAKE SHUFFLE!

• December 23, 2024 - January 6, 2025 - WINTER BREAK - NO SCHOOL

• January 7th - FIRST DAY BACK (TUESDAY)

• January 10th - Friday Fitness @ 7:45 (Doors close at 7:50)

• January 14th - PIC Meeting @ 8:30 am

• January 14th and 16th - 2nd Grade Ski Field Trip to Howelsen Hill

• January 17th - Friday Fitness @ 7:45 am (Doors close at 7:50 am)

• January 17th - Evacuation Drill @ 2 pm

• January 27th - Final Spelling Bee @ 8:30am (participants have been notified)

We want to wish all of our families a safe, enjoyable, and relaxing holiday. Your children have worked extremely hard over the last four months and are ready for a well-deserved break.

We'd like to thank you for all the love and support you have provided us over the first semester and this holiday season. The staff is continuously blown away by the generosity and support of all of our Soda Creek families. We all feel very lucky to work here and to work with the Soda Creek students and families.

We encourage you to spend quality time with your loved ones during the holiday season. Whether you're celebrating with festive traditions, enjoying quiet moments together, or simply taking time to relax and recharge, we hope you create cherished memories.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school refreshed and ready to learn in the new year!

With warmest regards,

The Soda Creek Staff

Woof, Woof

Stay healthy during flu season

Flu and RSV are on the rise statewide, and other respiratory infections are also prevalent in our community. Nobody wants to be sick over the winter break! Here’s what you can do to protect your child, your family, and others:

• The best way to prevent flu and COVID is vaccination. The CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older should receive both these vaccines. It’s not too late to get caught up. Schedule today to be fully protected before the holidays!

• Proper hand washing can prevent one in five respiratory infections. Wash hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds, especially after using the bathroom and before eating. Watch this short handwashing video with your student.

• Disinfect surfaces regularly.

• Practice good respiratory hygiene by covering sneezes and coughs with an elbow or tissue.

Please do not park in the Preschool Parking lot unless you are a preschooler's parent and are there to pick your child up. We need to ensure all PK parents can park their cars, as they are required to come into the building to collect their children. Thank you for your understanding and compliance.

30 students in grades 3 - 5 qualified for the finals of this year's Spelling Bee. Each of these students either received a perfect score or missed only one on the 25 word written test!

Come watch these spellers extraordinaire match wits in the final round on Monday, January 27 at 8:30 am.

Yearbooks are for sale! Order your child’s 2024-2025 Soda Creek Elementary yearbook today! Please place your order online and reach out to Erin Campbell at eedisanti@gmail.com with any questions. Yearbooks are $28 with an option to personalize for an additional cost.

Attention all 5th Grade Parents: Yearbook ad sales for your 5th grader are also available to purchase online through February 13, 2025. Ads are $15 for an 1/8-page spot. Please note, ad sales are for 5th graders only! Reach out to Erin Campbell at eedisanti@gmail.com with any questions.

Both the SCE and the BUS BARN have many items piling up. Come by the school to scan our LOST & FOUND. Make sure you look for your kiddo's things. We have many coats, gloves, and hats that all want to go home for Winter Break! Also, see the photos at the end of the newsletter for items lost on the bus, currently at the BUS BARN .

Did you know that your child can have a dental appointment right here at school? Northwest Colorado Health’s Mobile Dental Clinic will be at our school on Wednesdays from 9am-4pm. Appointments are available for students of all ages to see Annie Juergens, Registered Dental Hygienist, during the school day. Save yourself time and simplify your schedule – make an appointment for your child’s school-based dental visit today! Medicaid and Private Insurance is accepted. If you do not have insurance, the amount you pay for services will be based on your family size and income. Call 970-846-4426 or find the schedule of Steamboat Springs school locations at northwestcoloradohealth.org/schoolbasedhealth.

To ensure the safety and comfort of everyone, dogs are not permitted on school grounds during academic hours or during school-sponsored events. Well-behaved dogs on leashes in parking lots during pick-up and drop-off are welcome. We kindly remind all dog owners to not walk through school campuses during school hours, including dogs on leashes.

The only exception is for service animals trained to assist individuals with disabilities, as outlined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These service dogs must perform specific tasks directly related to their handler’s disability.

This policy helps us maintain a safe environment for all students and staff. If you’re walking your pet nearby, please remember to clean up after them to help keep our grounds clean and healthy for everyone.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our schools safe and welcoming!

Caption in photo: I love all SSSD kids! However, I shouldn’t be on school property during the day. Let’s make sure our kids stay safe!

See the photos below if you think your kiddo may have left something on the bus.