SCIS PRINCIPAL MESSAGE 3/28/24

Dear Sloan Creek Families,

Thank you for donating to the PTO hosted teacher lunch yesterday. It was such a delicious treat! YOU, the parents, are a part of what makes Sloan Creek special and we are so thankful for your partnership as we walk alongside each other in your child's education and life. ❤️

Please join us in congratulating Mr. Ryan Rohlmeier on being voted by his colleagues as the Sloan Creek Intermediate School 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year! Mr. Rohlmeier teaches 5th grade Social Studies. A teammate shared, "Ryan takes advantage of every learning opportunity and truly tries to make it an experience for kids. He respects his students. He believes in them, and they know that! Building relationships with them always takes priority. He is also a wonderful leader amongst other teachers!" We are so thankful for you, Mr. Rohlmeier!

We wish you all a wonderful long weekend and can't wait to see our Sloan Creek Leopards back at school on Tuesday!

Sloan Creek PROUD,

❤️ 🐆 Megan Rawlins

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

29 - Student and Staff Holiday - NO SCHOOL

APRIL

1 - Teacher Extended Planning Day - NO SCHOOL for Students

1-5 - National Assistant Principal Week

1-5 - GT Awareness Week

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

4 - National School Librarian 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 3:30 - 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.

We have completed our Spring Registration Meetings for students and parents.

Please visit our WSMS Registration Page for all of our up to date information.

If your student would like to update or change any of their course requests, please fill out the google form. As a reminder, a request does not guarantee class placement. Incoming 7th Grade

If your student is interested in any sport other than football or volleyball, please complete the Additional Sports Sign Up.

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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)