News and Events 8/20
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Dear Sand Creek Families,
We are excited for the start of the school year! Below is more information that might be helpful for you as we prepare for the coming weeks.
We look forward to seeing you at Open House. Teachers assignments will be available to families in ParentVue by 9:00am on Tuesday, August 27th. Please click here for directions on how to access class information.
Important Back-to-School Information:
Busing information: Expect to receive your child’s bus information by the end of August via US Mail. You will also be able to view bus information through the Lock and Key. Questions about transportation? Contact our Transportation Department at 763-506-1125 or by email at transportation@ahschools.us
If you plan to transport your child to or from school, please review our arrival and dismissal procedures below.
For password and login assistance call 763-506-HELP (4357) or email 506HELP@ahschools.us
Sincerely,
Melanie Wohlers, Principal
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
It is important that students are here on time 9:15 and picked up on time 4:00. Students are unsupervised until 9:15am, should not be dropped off early, and should remain off the playground when they arrive.
The front driveway is reserved for buses only during arrival & dismissal. Handicap spaces are reserved for vehicles with a visible handicap sticker/tag. The 15-minute spots are reserved for parents who need to enter the building. Please review the visuals below.
Open House & Back to School
Open House is Wednesday, August 28, from 4:30-6:00. Our DCD Families Only Open House will be from 3:30-4:30 on August 28th. This is a drop-in style event and you will be able to visit your child's classroom, meet their teacher and drop off school supplies in Grades 1-5. Our kindergarten families are encouraged to bring school supplies to the Welcome Week conference on either Tue. Sept. 3 or Wed. Sept. 4. Please refer to the Kindergarten Welcome Week Newsletter for more information.
To all families, please visit our Sand Creek school website at ahschools.us/sandcreek to find a variety of helpful information about our school. Here is a link to the Sand Creek School Supply List .
Finally, mark your calendars for Thursday, September 19 from 5:00-7:00 for our Back-to-School, family engagement night. All parents are encouraged to attend this important night. Stay tuned for more information in a future newsletter.
Reminder - New Bell Times
School hours for Sand Creek Elementary School for this year will be 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
First bell rings at 9:15am.
The reason for this change is a result of the annual districtwide review of transportation routes that ensures efficient use of transportation resources while also maintaining safety for students.
24-25 Attendance Updates for Families
Please see information regarding attendance in documents below:
Student Parent Handbook
We need all families to take time to review the Sand Creek Student-Parent Handbook. This resource is a one-stop shop for contact information, practices & procedures, school policies, and student expectations. It is our hope that all families are well versed in what is expected of our Sand Creek Stars and how parents and families can support a successful school experience for all of our students.
Once you have reviewed the handbook, there is a link to a short form for you to complete, entitled Home-School Behavior Compact , confirming that you read our handbook.
Important Upcoming Dates
Monday, August 26 - Teachers Return
Wednesday, August 28 - Open House (4:30-6:00) *DCD Families Only Open House (3:30-4:30)
Tuesday, September 3 - First Day of School for Grades 1-5
September 3 through September 6 - Kindergarten Welcome Week
Tue. Sept. 3 & Wed. Sept. 4 - Kindergarten conferences w/families
Thu. Sept. 5 - Kindergarteners w/last name A-J attend school
Fri. Sept. 6 - Kindergarteners w/last names K-Z attend school
Monday, September 9 - First day with ALL Kindergarteners
Thursday, September 19 - Family Engagement Night/All School Dinner, 5:00-7:00
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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