PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Happy New Year!!

As we ring in the New Year it is an exciting time to reflect on our accomplishments and review goals for what we have left to do in this school year. Can you believe that we are coming up on the mid-year mark? Where did the time go? The students and teachers worked hard to the very last day before the break to get second term testing completed. The preliminary reviews look fantastic for many of our students. They worked hard and stayed focused. I am proud of them and their efforts to show their best work.

Don Lancaster, an American author, inventor and microcomputer pioneer said, “Most “impossible” goals can be met simply by breaking them down into bite size chunks, writing them down, believing them, and then going full speed ahead as if they were routine.” We will be helping students look at their mid-year progress, breaking what they have left to do into bite size chunks and then going full speed ahead as if it is just the routine. We know how to do hard things at Spring Creek and we know we can achieve our goals.

If you haven’t had a chance to review the school report card issued by the state please take a few minutes to do so.  Click Here for the link. The state is no longer giving out letter grades. At first glance it might be difficult to determine what the report card is showing. I will be trying to help explain some of the highlights in coming School Community Council and PTA meetings. I would like you to know that Spring Creek received one of the four exemplary ratings issued to elementary schools in Provo City School District for the sub categories that were listed. Our exemplary rating was given for our progress. Spring Creek knocks it out of the park for students of all levels showing progress. It is our mission that we all show continuous progress – no matter where we all strive to get to the next level of performance and help each other do the same. The Spring Creek Learning Community, which includes everyone that works or learns or helps us do so, is an amazing group. I dare say unlike most learning communities. Thank you for being such an important member of this team.

We have so many exciting opportunities happening in the next weeks. Please visit the school website and social media often so that you don’t miss a thing. We are definitely moving full steam ahead for the last half of this year.

I also want to take this opportunity to thank all those teachers, students, families, friends and community members that came together in the spirit of giving to help members of the Spring Creek Community that needed help during this holiday season. Many needs were met, tears shed and grateful hearts filled. A huge shout out to Logan Telford, Kami Brimhall and Kimmy Martinez for all that they did to make it happen.

Happy New Year Everyone!! Mrs. Franklin

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

January:

7       School Resumes- Welcome Back

11     PTA Meeting 10am

11     Box Tops are Due 

21     No School-MLK Day

22     No School- Professional Development

22     Sign ups available for PTC held Feb 7th

23     5th/6th Maturation Presentation

24     Choir Resumes

25     School Community Council 10am

25     1st grd- Field Trip

29     Assembly for Heart Healthy Challenge Fund Raiser

30     STEM FAIR forms DUE

31      STEM FAIR 

MONTHLY SAFETY TIPS

At this time there is no concern regarding these safety tips but it is a good reminder for all parents and students.

-Student should not be taking anything into the school that is given to them by a stranger outside or inside the school premises. They should only carry with them what their parents/family or teachers have given them.

-Please remind students that they should not be opening or holding the doors open for anyone, not even students. Everyone should be using the front school doors to check in through the main office when the doors have been locked.

STEM FAIR INFORMATION

STEM Fair is January 31!

All forms are due to Miss Stewart by January 30th. Projects need to be set up in the gym by 9 am on the 31st. Parents are welcome to the STEM Fair from 6-7 on the 31st. We will be announcing winners then.  All students in the STEM Fair will be put in a drawing to win prizes! Prizes include a microscope, a telescope, and 2 Amazon Fire Tablets!!! Poster boards are sold in the office for $1.

Links to all forms and information are found below: K-4 STEM Fair Information 5-6 STEM Fair Information

Spring Creek Elementary Box Top Fundraiser

School Wide Contest

Mrs. Martinez’s class is in the lead with 178 Box Tops turned in so far!

Monthly Drawing

Congratulations to Timote Makasini for winning our monthly Box Tops drawing!

Next Box Top collection is January 11th. Miss the deadline? Don’t worry, turn them into your teacher anytime!

FREE Dental Care for Kids

Saturday, February 23, 2019 at the Utah College of Dental Hygiene in Orem will be holding our annual Utah County Give Kids a Smile (GKAS) dental event. Volunteer dentists and hygienists will be on-hand to provide exams and perform limited procedures for qualified children, and refer them for follow-up services after the event if needed.

To qualify for this program, your child must be between 5-12 years (12 years and older will be put on a waiting list), uninsured and from a low income family.

If you meet the qualifications, and would like your child to see a dentist at this event,  please contact: Shelly Cooper RN Provo Peaks school nurse at 801-374-4940 email: shellyc@provo.edu OR Sheila at 801.818.3017 email: sheila@utahchc.org

Parent Teacher Conference Coming Feb 7th

Please sign up for Parent Teacher Conference starting January 22nd using our website www.springcreek.provo.edu

If you need help signing up or have questions call the school office at 801-370-4650

School Calendar

Check our school calendar often for non-school days, early release days and events www.springcreek.provo.edu

SOCIAL MEDIA

Follow us for exciting news, updates & fun school up- dates at:

 Instagram: @springcreekprovo

 Facebook: www.facebook.com/springcreekelementary 


 Twitter: @SpringCreekPCSD

 For in depth information and detailed school calendar be sure to check our School Website at: www.springcreek.provo.edu