October 25, 2024

Spring Creek Parents,

     I hope everyone had a great Fall break!!  We were able to have some training for Teachers on Tuesday and were able to get some good work done.  Please remember to fill out the student strength form for your kids if you have not yet:  Student Strength Form.  Thank you to all of you who have filled out the form. We are excited to focus on your kids’ strengths  this year.  

Weekly family talking point:  Bus behavior

Possible discussion questions: 

1. How do you think you should behave while on the bus?  What does that look like?

2.  What kinds of behaviors do you see on the bus that you shouldn’t see on the bus?

3.  What can you do to remember to behave properly on the bus.

4. What do you do if you see an inappropriate behavior on the bus.

Thank you,

Have a great weekend!

Sincerely,

Jay Porter

Principal, Spring Creek Elementary

Upcoming Calendar Items

Also see school calendar at https://springcreek.provo.edu/school-information/calendar/

**Monday, Oct 28th: Spooktacular Community Night 5:30pm – 7:00pm

**Thursday, Oct 31st: 5th & 6th Field Trip

**Thursday, Oct 31st: Halloween Parade 3:00 pm – Outside (see information below)

**Monday Nov 11th – Thursday Nov 14th: Scholastic Book Fair

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

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

After School Program

***NO AFTER SCHOOL ON HALLOWEEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31ST***

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

You are invited to our Spooktacular Spring Creek Community Night, which will be held this Monday, October 28th from 5:30-7:00 p.m.!

The gym will be full of community resources and teachers will have literacy activities to share with you in grade level classrooms. Visit each of them for tips and treats! (while supplies last) We will provide a bag for each family to put their tips and treats in! Parents will need to be present with their children as you visit each community resource and your student’s grade level classroom. Come dressed in your Halloween costumes if you’d like to!  We will also be providing a free hot dog dinner and free Crumbl cookies! (while supplies last) Our PTA will have an art exhibition set up in the library to show off all of our amazing Reflections entries! Each student will also be able to take home a free book of their choice!  We will have a special meeting for families new to our country at 6:00 in room 206. Be sure and mark your calendars, you won’t want to miss this amazing event! See the attached flyer for more information.

Spring Creek Spooktacular flyer

Choir

There is no choir rehearsal on Halloween, Thursday, October 31st.  We WILL meet on Tuesday, October 29th. 

Halloween Parade Information & Costume Guidelines

Thursday, October 31st at 3:00 pm (outside – weather permitting)

As you choose a costume, please remember the following guidelines:

• NO TOY GUNS, SWORDS, WEAPONS 
• Masks and hats can be worn during the parade
• You may wear a blow up costume only in the parade
• Clothing and grooming should not distract from the learning environment.
• All clothing should reach below mid-thigh length when seated.
• Clothing shall cover the midriff, underwear, backs, and chest at all times.
• Clothing with inappropriate pictures or messages are not allowed. 
• Gang related styles and insignia are prohibited.
• Appropriate clothing and shoes for the weather and PE class should be worn.
• Hats and attached hoods on jackets or hoodies are not to be worn inside the building 

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. The Fair will begin on Monday, November 11th. Students will be previewing the fair on Monday and Tuesday. The Fair will be open Wednesday and Thursday, November 13 and 14 for students to purchase their books. The Fair will be open these two days during Parent Teacher conferences.

 Dates: November 11-15

Location: Spring Creek Library

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 website here.

See Attached Flyers For Community Events