November 15, 2024

Spring Creek Parents,

     Thank you for coming out to our parent teacher conference and discussing your child’s academics.  I was able to go to quite a few conferences and loved the information that teachers were giving out and the discussions that were being had.  If you did not get a chance to attend a conference with your child’s teacher please make arrangements with the teacher to meet with them so that you can get resources to help your child succeed and truly understand where they are in their academic progress.  

     A big shout out to our PTA parents who provided a meal for teachers last night.  It was delicious and the PTA works so hard for our teachers.  If you are not a member of the PTA please join and help distribute the load of work put on the parents who are currently helping.  It is a lot of work that is put in but could be lightened with more people helping out.

Weekly family talking point: Building Resilience

Resilience is by definition: the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties, Toughness.  School requires this attribute on a daily basis whether it be sticking to work when you are not quite understanding it, to dealing with an annoying kid at recess, to overcoming boredom that one might have in a particular content area.

Questions for discussion:  

– What does it mean to be resilient?

– When have you shown resilience in school or in life outside of school

–  What good things can come from being resilient 

– How could the lack of resilience hurt you?

Thank you,

Jay Porter

Principal, Spring Creek Elementary

Upcoming Calendar Items

Also see school calendar 

**Monday Nov 18th: Emergency Drill (Hold)

**Tuesday Nov 19th: 3rd-6th Field Trip

**Friday Nov 22nd: School Community Council Meeting ~ 9:00 am

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

After School Program week of November 18th

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

*** NO AFTER SCHOOL ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH & TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH,

 AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM WILL RESUME ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 2ND

Emergency Drill (HOLD)

Spring Creek Elementary informs parents prior to the monthly Emergency Drills taking place at the school. On Monday, November 18th, we will be conducting an Emergency Drill (HOLD) and will be following the Provo City School District Procedures found on the attached document. 

PTA (Parent Involvement)

ROOM PARENT SIGN UP

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 to be a Room parent here

SANTA SHOP

The PTA sponsors a Santa Shop every December, and we need as much help as possible! 

1. 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!

2. Sign up to help students shop for gifts for family and friends: Santa Shop Sign up here

Stem Fair

It’s time to start thinking about your STEM Fair project! This year our STEM Fair will be held on Thursday, January 23rd, 2025. We are transitioning to a more research-based STEM fair, instead of experimenting like the District has done in the past few years. Only 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.

Community Information

**Tuesday, November 19th the Utah Valley Convention Center is having a clothing swap.

See attached flyer for more information.  

**See attached flyers with locations that are offering Thanksgiving dinner. These are great places to go if you have no way to cook a meal. And if you’re looking for a tasty meal. Happy Thanksgiving!