February 19, 2023

Dear Spring Creek Families,

We celebrated so many acts of kindness seen and unseen this past week at school. It is heart-warming to see and hear of the thoughtful ways students and teachers have gone out of their way to show others acts of kindness this week. We talked about how kindness can be demonstrated in simple ways like smiling at someone, telling someone they did a good job, or taking responsibility for a mistake, apologizing and then forgiving someone. 

Last Friday, February 17 was PTA Founders Day and I want to sincerely thank our PTA members who work tirelessly to support our teachers, staff and students in countless ways. Every month I have the opportunity to attend PTA meetings and watch how our parents thoughtfully plan and provide meaningful, fun and enriching activities for students and staff. However, their service and dedication extends far beyond what they do inside the walls of the school. Our PTA consistently advocates for our students and families, builds relationships with government representatives who ultimately determine educational priorities and monetary appropriations. All of this cumulative work blesses our Spring Creek community. I know I speak for everyone at Spring Creek when I say thank you for your dedication and work!

This week we have an Evacuation Drill on Tuesday. This is also a short week with no school on Monday, February 20 to celebrate President’s Day. We look forward to seeing students on Tuesday.

Sincerely, Ruth Ann Snow, Principal

Upcoming Calendar Items

**Monday, Feb 20th: NO SCHOOL ~ Presidents’ Day

**Tuesday, Feb 21st: 5th Grade Camp Big Springs Registration Begins

**Tuesday, Feb 21st: Emergency Evacuation Drill

**Friday, Feb 24th: HIVE Principal’s Lunch

This week in the After School Program

• After School Academy 1st & 2nd grade meets Tuesday – Thursday
• After School Academy 3rd & 4th grade meets Tuesday – Thursday
• After School Academy 5th & 6th  grade meets Tuesday – Thursday
• Theater 1st – 3rd  grade will meet on Wednesday only!
•  Theater 4th – 6th grade will meet on Tuesday & Thursday
• Robotics Club meets on Tuesday & Thursday
• HOPE Squad will meet on Wednesday

Emergency Evacuation Drill

Spring Creek Elementary informs parents prior to the monthly Emergency Drills taking place at the school. On Tuesday, February 21st, we will be conducting an evacuation drill, weather permitting, and will be following the Provo City School District Procedures found on the attached document. 

5th Grade Camp Big Springs

Registration Begins Tuesday, Feb 21st. Applications were sent home last week. Payments or Scholarship Form must be submitted with the Application. Scholarship Forms can be picked up in the school office. See attached flyer for more information.

• Camp Big Springs Flyer & Packet in English / Spanish

CUSEF STEM Fair

At the District STEM Fair, a few of our 6th grade students were chosen as honorable mention winners. These projects have the opportunity to register into the Central Utah STEM Fair and have been given an invitation letter. If you are invited to participate, you can make improvements to your tri-fold poster. Congratulations to Lydia Blodgett, Evelynn Cook & Aeris Gunby as well as Benson Teemant, Owyn Kauvaka & Ignacio Garcia. For more information on registering, visit the District Website. We are so proud of our participants! Keep up the awesome work Spring Creek!

Family Reads

Parents, just a reminder that effective now, instead of each family being able to request a free book, we are opening it up to each student! We hope this change will help build your family library at home and encourage reading at home together as a family. Please be sure to submit a request for your free book on our Family Reads form!

If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Blair. ( michellebl@provo.edu)

2023-24 Preschool Registration

Registration has begun for the  2023-24 Provo City School District Title I Preschool. See attached flyer for more information. 

• Register for Preschool
• Preschool Registration Information (English)
• Preschool Registration Information (Spanish)