November 8, 2024

Spring Creek Parents,

     It is becoming quite cold some days.  Please remember to send your kids with appropriate clothing for the weather.  We do not have indoor recess unless it gets down below 20 degrees, It’s raining, or the air quality is unhealthy.  Otherwise we go outside for recess time.  Please look at what the temperature is going to be before you send your kids off to school.

     Parent Teacher conference is next week please sign up in the link lower in this document.  These face to face meetings are valuable and we hope you will be an active part of our learning community.  

Weekly family talking point:  Boundaries

       Elementary students often struggle with the concept of boundaries both physical and verbal. Physical being, getting in someone’s space, touching others, lack of body awareness(bumping into others), and being physically aggressive.  Verbal being, awareness of volume in different settings, distracting others through noises, and using language that could be offensive.

Questions you might ask:  

What boundaries do you have/what do you feel uncomfortable with as far as people getting in your space and words being used around you?

How often do you cross boundaries of others?

How often do others cross your boundaries?

What should you do if someone crosses a boundary?

Thank you,

Jay Porter

Principal, Spring Creek Elementary

Upcoming Calendar Items

Also see school calendar

**Monday Nov 11th: Veterans Day Assembly 9:00am-9:30am (please read information below)

**Wednesday Nov 13th & Thursday Nov 14th: Early Release Days (Friday Schedule)

**Wednesday Nov 13th & Thursday Nov 14th: Parent Teacher Conferences

**Wednesday Nov 13th & Thursday Nov 14th: Scholastic Book Fair

**Wednesday Nov 27th – Friday Nov 29th: No School ~ Thanksgiving 

After School Program

NO AFTER SCHOOL: Wednesday, November 13th or Thursday, November 14th

After School will meet on the following days;

• Club Aerie 1st – 3rd meets Monday & Tuesday
• Club Aerie 4th – 6th meets Monday & Tuesday
• Hawk Theatre Drama Club 1st – 3rd meets on Tuesday 
• Hawk Theatre Drama Club 4th – 6th meets on Monday 
• Robotics Club meets on Monday 
• Newcomers Club 1st – 3rd meets on Monday 
• Newcomers Club 4th – 6th meets on Tuesday 

Veteran’s Day Assembly

On Monday, November 11th at 9:00 am we will have a special Veteran’s Day Assembly. If there are any family members or people in our community who have served our country we would like you to come so we can recognize you and your service. The students have been learning patriotic songs that they will be performing. We will also have special guests that will present on how they serve our country. We are looking forward to sharing this special day with those that have served. 

Parent Teacher Conferences!

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, November 13th from 1:45-4:00 and Thursday, November 14th from 1:45-7:00 pm. We will be using the website Sign-Up Genius to schedule our conferences. Please see our school website to access your teacher’s Sign-Up Genius page and sign up for an appointment with your child’s teacher. 

Please sign up as soon as possible so that we can arrange for support with translation and other assistance as needed.

Sign ups are now available on the Spring Creek Website Sign up page .  If you need assistance getting signed up please call the front office at 801-370-4650.

We’re excited to visit with you and discuss how we can work together to best support your child.

Scholastic Book Fair

Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! This is a great opportunity to connect with your child over the thrill of bringing home new books to dive into again and again. Studies show that kids read more when they choose books for themselves. And fostering a love of independent reading leads to a wide variety of benefits—including academic success and improved mental health.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Book Fair:

Dates: Wednesday, November 13th 8:15-5:00; Thursday, November 14th 8:15-7:00

Location: Spring Creek Library

There’s more info on Spring Creek’s Book Fair homepage.

While you’re there, set up a Book Fair eWallet, the digital payment account that allows your child to shop for books at the Fair without cash. Then share your eWallet link so friends and extended family can add funds.

When you fund an eWallet, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a giving initiative called “Share the Fair”. Your contributions directly support our students who need help buying books from the Fair.

Many of us still remember the rush of finding the perfect book at a Scholastic Book Fair. I hope you’ll join your child at our school’s Fair and share a reading experience they’ll remember forever.

Happy reading!

Tim Wadham, Librarian

PS: Need one more reason to visit the Book Fair? Every purchase at the Fair benefits our school!

PTA (Parent Involvement)

ROOM PARENT SIGNUP

Want to be of help in your child’s classroom (or any classroom)? It’s a great way to be more involved, and doesn’t require too much time! Sign up by clicking on this link: 

Room Parent Sign Up link

SANTA SHOP SERVICE OPPORTUNITY

The PTA sponsors a Santa Shop every December, and we need as much help as possible! On Friday, November 22, from 10:00-11:30 a.m., we’ll be assembling various items that will be for sale at the Santa Shop. This will take place at the school, so come join us!

Stem Fair

It’s time to start thinking about your STEM Fair project! This year our STEM Fair will be held on January 23rd. We are transitioning to a more research-based STEM fair, instead of experimenting like the District has done in the past few years. 5th and 6th graders will have the opportunity to participate in our Fair, while the younger grades will have the opportunity to observe them throughout the process! It is always best to start thinking about your project early. For more information, please visit our STEM Fair website here.

Art Student of the Month

Our Artist of the Month for November is from Mrs. Wright’s 5th grade class. This student brings incredible enthusiasm to the art classroom. He has a vivid imagination and works hard to bring his creative ideas to life with skill and dedication.