News and Events 9/24
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Welcome Back Dinner a Success!
Thank you for attending our first of four family engagement nights last week. Students, families, and staff all had a great time!
Sunshine made the night even better!
Bouncy house fun!
And the rain stayed away! 😎
Fall (Oct.) Conferences Grades K-5
The schedules for K-5 Fall Conferences are now open. Please sign up for one 20-minute conference with your child's homeroom teacher. Conferences are held twice during the school year, Fall & Winter, and are an important part of the home/school partnership.
Volunteer Coordinator Info
Join our PTO in supporting our teachers and staff during the long days of conferences coming up next month. Below you will find a link to sign up for Dinner Food donations and another link for sponsoring with a monetary donation. Thank you for helping out!
Fall Conference Dinner Food Donation Sign Up
Picture Day Wednesday, Oct. 2nd
1. Visit MyLifetouch
2. Enter your Picture Day ID: EVTQV9RSH
3. Order your perfect package and don't worry about returning anything on Picture Day.
NO SCHOOL 10/4 & 10/7 for students
A reminder that the next 2 weeks will be 4-day school weeks. Due to Staff Development days on Friday, October 4th and Monday, October 7th, the students do not have school. Enjoy your long weekend!
Summer Express Workbooks
Attention all Sand Creek families! Last spring your K-5 student should have received a Summer Express Workbook from their 2023-2024 teacher. This workbook was sent home as an optional activity to be completed over the summer. Your feedback on this optional activity is requested. Please complete the survey linked below to give Sand Creek leadership more information on the usefulness and effectiveness of this Summer Express Workbook. All feedback is greatly valued and will assist us as we look towards next summer. Thank you in advance!
Join the fun at PTO
Pop in for the popcorn, stay for the scoop!
Join us for the next Sand Creek PTO Meeting on October 15 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Media Center! Popcorn will be availabe for all to enjoy! This is a great opportunity to hear an update from our second-grade teachers, get the latest on the president's and Title I reports, and participate in an important discussion about our upcoming Holiday Shop. You’ll also hear about upcoming volunteer opportunities and how you can get involved! Can't make it in person? No worries, we’ll have a virtual option available too. Let’s work together to make a difference at Sand Creek!
Upcoming PTO Fundraiser
PTO is excited to kick off our Fall Fundraiser next month, through Cherry USA, giving kids the opportunity to raise money through a variety of ways to support the school and its events! Participants can sell candy bars, American-made products, or collect donations. This is a fantastic way for them to get involved supporting the school and have fun doing it. Stay tuned for more details, as the fundraiser will run throughout most of October! Let's make this our best fundraiser yet!
Sand Creek Apparel
The PTO has Sand Creek apparel available to purchase, please see ordering link below:
Webstore will close on Sunday October 13th at Midnight. With order delivery to your child the week of October 28th. Apparel options are below.
Arrival and Dismissal Reminders
UPDATES
- Please remind students to remain off of the playground before the 9:15 bell.
- Please do not bring dogs/pets on to school property when dropping off or picking up students.
Olive Street Pick Up/Drop Off Vehicle Line - Please do not block driveways and mailboxes of residents that live on Olive Street as you wait in the parent pick up line.
Apply for Educational Benefits
We encourage all families to complete an application for Educational Benefits, including free/reduced lunch. Yes, breakfast and lunch are free for all students this year, but those who qualify for free/reduced lunch receive this benefit from federal funds, those who do not qualify receive the benefit from state funds. Sand Creek also receives additional federal funds based on the number of families who qualify for this benefit. Please follow this link to apply for Educational Benefits today.
Student/Parent Handbook
All families are required to review the information in our Student-Parent Handbook. Thank you to those who have already done so. Important information to review includes our cell phone/smartwatch policy, guidance on birthday treats, and our School-wide Behavior Plan. Once you have reviewed the information, please indicate so by completing the form below.
Important Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, September 25 - 4th Grade Field Trip to Basecamp
Thursday, September 26 - 4th Grade Field Trip to Basecamp
Wednesday, October 2 - Lifetouch Picture Day
Friday, October 4 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS, Staff Development day
Monday, October 7 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS, Fall Conferences,12:00-8:00
Thursday, October 10 - Fall Conferences, 4:00-8:00
Tuesday, October 15 - PTO Meeting in Media Center, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Thursday & Friday, October 17 & 18 - NO SCHOOL
Not Attending Sand Creek?
If you are no longer planning on attending Sand Creek, please let Kari know at 763-506-4302 or by email at Karyn.Wieden@ahschools.us.
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