Spring Creek Parents,

          Fall break is right around the corner!!  Please note their is no school on Tuesday the 22nd it is a teacher development day.  I can’t believe we are already in the middle of October.  I would like to say that I am impressed with the kindness your kids have shown me as I am getting to know them.  I love greeting them each day and seeing them smile and greet me with a fist bump!  I am also impressed with all of those students who are relatively new to the country.  Learning a new language is hard!!  I see these kids pushing through each day and showing resilience in their efforts.  I would cry in their position, but not these kids they smile and do their best in learning the language.  I also wanted to give a big shout out to our Watch DOGS this year we have had over 20.    We have only had one this week and encourage you to sign up for a day in the near future.  There are a lot of openings so please visit Watch Dog Sign Up page to sign up today!!  Thank you for all of your support with your children.

Weekly Family talking point:  Appropriate language

We are wanting students to use appropriate language in the school setting and everywhere.  Inappropriate language includes swearing, sexual language, vulgarity, potty talk, and name calling.  Possible questions to discuss with your children

• What types of language do you hear at school?
• What can you do when you hear language like this?
• Do you ever use inappropriate language at school?  Why?
• Why do you think it is not good to use this language?  How does it affect others who hear it?

Sincerely,

Jay Porter

Principal, Spring Creek Elementary

Upcoming Calendar Items

Also see school calendar at Spring Creek Calendar

**Tuesday, Oct 15th – Evacuation Drill

**Wednesday, Oct 16th – Kindie Walking Field Trip 12:40pm

**Thursday, Oct 17th – Tuesday, Oct 22nd: No School – Fall Break

**Wednesday, Oct 23rd: School Resumes

**Wednesday, Oct 23rd: Reflections Entries Due (see information below) **Friday, Oct 25th: Choir Party 1:30pm – 2:45pm

**Monday, Oct 28th: Spooktacular Community Night 5:30pm – 7:30pm **Thursday, Oct 31st: Halloween Parade at 3:00 pm – Outside (see information below)

After School Program

*** Week of October 14th ****

• 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 only! (No Robotics Club on Wednesday)
• Newcomers Club 1st – 3rd meets on Monday & Wednesday
• Newcomers Club 4th – 6th meets on Tuesday

*** Week of October 21st ***

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

Emergency Drill

Spring Creek Elementary informs parents prior to the monthly Emergency Drills taking place at the school. On Tuesday, October 15th, we will be conducting an Evacuation Drill and will be following the Provo City School District Procedures found on the attached document. 

Emergency Procedures Information

SOAR

At Spring Creek we have lots of great ways that we recognize all the positive things that your children do every day as a school and in each classroom. Each letter in SOAR is for different attributes that we talk about at the beginning of each school day. They include, Show Kindness, Own Your Learning, Act Safely and Respond Responsibly. We have SOAR cards that can be earned and put into a box where we draw their names every day to earn a prize. We also have our Top Hawk cards that students earn when they have shown one of the attributes. This card is mailed to your home so you can see what your child has done. In addition, they receive a token to get a book from our book vending machine.  Their name is also put on our Principal’s 200 Club board. When the board gets 10 names in a row, those students will be invited to attend an activity with Mr. Porter and Mrs. Berges. In September, the students were able to have an ice cream party. We also have our Student of the Month where specific students are recognized from each class for one of the SOAR attributes. They receive a certificate, prizes and a book from our vending machine. It has been so great to see all the amazing ways that our students practice our SOAR attributes every day!

PTA

Reflections: Do you have a child who is bursting with creativity? Now is the time to let them shine with the PTA Reflections program! This is an art appreciation contest  with an annual theme on which students center their creations. This year’s theme is, “Accepting Imperfection”. Students have the opportunity to submit one entry in seven different art categories for the chance to win an award and move on to the next level of competition! All who participate will get to attend a donut party during a school day at the end of the month. They’ll also be entered to win prizes, and their masterpiece will be on display in the library of the school during Spring Creek’s Community night on October 28th!

Please watch this video for more information: Reflections Information video (youtube)

All entries are submitted online. Click on this link to find out more about the rules and how to submit an entry:  https://www.utahpta.org/reflections-information-parents

ALL entries are due on Wednesday, October 23rd (the day when students come back from Fall break), so encourage your child to start on their masterpiece now!

Newsletter: Please take a look at our October newsletter for upcoming volunteer opportunities! Santa Shop is coming up soon, and we’ll need all the help we can get. 

October 2024 PTA Newsletter

You are invited to our Spooktacular Spring Creek Community Night, which will be held on 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)! 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 free dinner (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!  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

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 

Important School Information

We are attaching our updated School-Parent-Family Compact, Parent and Family Engagement Policy, and current School Plan for your reference. These were developed by a team of parents, teachers, and administrators. Please look over them and contact Jay Porter ( jayp@provo.edu) or Michelle Blair ( michellebl@provo.edu) if you have any questions about any of them. They are all also available on our school website at any time on the Title I page (linked here) or you can request a hard copy in our school front office.

School – Parent – Family_Compact_fy25_ENG&SPA

SC_ParentEngagementPolicy_fy25_ENG&SPA

Spring Creek School Improvement Plan FY25