SCIS PRINCIPAL MESSAGE 3/21/24

Dear Sloan Creek Families,

What a wonderful week at 'The Creek' as we returned from Spring Break. We have a lot of exciting things coming up as we begin the final quarter of the school year. It's officially "March Madness", and just as in a game of basketball, every quarter, every minute, and every second counts up until the final buzzer. The Sloan Creek staff is ready to finish Quarter 4 strong!

Please take a moment to read this newsletter as it is packed with information including the Solar Eclipse on 4/8, Open Field, updated calendar dates, and the yearbook order deadline. I would like to highlight that on Tuesday, March 26, from 6:00-8:00PM, the SCIS PTO is hosting Kirk Martin, founder of Celebrate Calm, in the LCDC Library for a Parenting Workshop. I hope you will all make time to join us for this impactful evening.

Finally, we hope to see you all at Coffee with the Principals tomorrow at 8:30AM!

Sloan Creek PROUD,

❤️ 🐆 Megan Rawlins

P.S. Good luck to our 6th grade girls trying out for WSMS Cheer today! 👏🏻👏🏻

Please see all 2024 "Important Dates" through May below. Please note that these are subject to change, so check back each week for updates. We hope this helps as you plan your Spring calendar! ❤️

MARCH

21 - Cheer Tryouts @ WSMS - 4:30PM Arrival for Warm-Up

22 - Coffee with the Principals 8:30AM

22 - OPEN FIELD 3:15-4:45 (RSVP Here)

22 - Canceled: SCIS Choir Pop Concert

23 - Denim & Diamonds

25 - School Board Meeting 7PM

26 - SCIS PTO Presents KIRK MARTIN, CALM PARENTING @ LCDC LIBRARY 6:00PM

28 - Human Sexuality Lesson 1

29 - Student and Staff Holiday - NO SCHOOL

APRIL

1 - Teacher Extended Planning Day - NO SCHOOL for Students

1-5 - Assistant Principal Appreciation Week

3 - GT Showcase 5:30 - 7:00 @ LCDC (Grades 5/6 in LCDC Cafeteria)

4 - School Librarian Appreciation Day

5 - SCIS- Incoming 6th Grade Band Welcome Party 3:30PM @ SCIS

8 - ☀️ Solar Eclipse

9 - 5th Grade RLA STAAR

10 - 6th Grade RLA STAAR

12 - GLOW SOCIAL 3:15 - 5:30PM

13 - Orchestra Solo & Ensemble Concert @ WSMS Time TBD

15 - EOY MAP Growth Window Opens

15 - Celebrate Sloan - Determination - 8:15AM

16 - 5th Grade SCIENCE STAAR

18 - Make-Up 5th Grade & 6th Grade RLA STAAR

18 - Spring Window for 5th & 6th Grade G/T Referrals CLOSES

18 - SCIS Band Popsicle Party 3:30PM

19 - Bad Weather Day - possibly NO SCHOOL

22 - School Board Meeting 7PM

23 - Bus Driver Appreciation Day

24 - Administrative Professional Appreciation Day

24 - 5th Grade MATH STAAR

25 - 6th Grade MATH STAAR

26 - Make-Up 5th Grade SCIENCE STAAR

26 - Coffee with the Principals 8:30AM

26 - Spring Orchestra Party 5:00-6:00

27 - Spring 5th & 6th Grade GT Testing (complete referral by 4/18)

MAY

3 - School Lunch Hero Day

3 - Make-Up 5th Grade & 6th Grade MATH STAAR

6-10 - Teacher Appreciation Week

6 - SCIS PTO Member Meeting 10:00AM

8 - School Nurse Appreciation Day

8 - School Paraprofessional Appreciation Day

9 - Spring Band Concert @ LHS 6:30PM

10 - EOY MAP Growth Window CLOSES

10 - Teacher Extended Planning Day - NO SCHOOL for Students

14-15 - SCIS Band Solo Recitals 4:00PM - 7:30PM

17 - SCIS-Band/Orchestra Music Festival @ LHS & The Cove- Time TBD

18 - Speech Pathologist Appreciation Day

19 - Dads @ Sloan Appreciation Party 3:00PM - 5:00PM

20 - Celebrate Sloan - Enthusiasm - 8:15AM

20 - Spring Orchestra Concert @ LHS 6:00PM

20 - School Board Meeting 7PM

22 - SCIS Band Scale Pass Off Party 3:30PM

23 - NEW DATE - FIELD DAY!

24 - Last Day of School - Early Release 11:45AM

25 - Lovejoy High School Graduation

On April 8th, the DFW Metroplex will be in the path of totality for a once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse. Lovejoy ISD is excited to share this celestial opportunity with our students and staff!

Weather permitting, students in kindergarten through high school will be allowed the opportunity to go outside to investigate the phenomena during totality. Because looking directly at the Sun is unsafe, Lovejoy students and staff will be provided certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses. Students will be required to wear the glasses provided at all times except when given teacher permission to remove them during totality.

If you would like your student(s) to participate in the outdoor activities, please complete the permission slip and return it by April 2nd. Paper copies of the Solar Eclipse permission slips will be sent home with students tomorrow.

The campus will be closed to visitors between the hours of 12:00-2:00. If you need to check your child out, please do so between 10:30 and 12:00.

SCIS students are asked to bring a small towel or blanket to sit on the grass during viewing.

Read the full length District communication and FAQ's here.

"Open Field" is an invitation for 5TH AND 6TH Grade Sloan Creek students to stay after school and participate in varied outdoor sports and activities.

• EACH STUDENT MUST HAVE AN RSVP OR WILL BE SENT HOME THEIR USUAL WAY - (LAST MINUTE PHONE CALLS HOME TO ASK PARENT PERMISSION WILL NOT BE ALLOWED)
• STUDENTS MUST HAVE PROPER ATHLETIC CLOTHING, SHOES (NO CROCS OR SANDALS), AND A WATER BOTTLE

• THE STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT APPLIES (cell phone policy, dress code, etc.)

• STUDENTS WILL BE PICKED UP IN THE BACK CARLINE AT 4:45 PM

Your child is scheduled to receive human sexuality instruction on Thursday, March 28. If this form is not returned by Wednesday, March 27, your child will not participate in any of this lesson. An alternative activity will be provided for any student not participating.

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✔️ 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%

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)

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