The Provo Way is to Attend Every Day!

• Unexcused Absence: A student absence that is not excused by a valid reason will be counted as truancy if not excused within one week of absence.
• Valid Excuses Include:
  • Illness
  • Death of a family member
  • School activity
  • Medical appointments
  • Family emergency/activity
• Truancy Definition: When a student is absent without a valid excuse for at least half of the school day.

• Develop relationships with families and students
• Create safe, supportive, and engaging schools
• Educate families on attendance policy
• Recognize attendance improvements
• Monitor attendance and set goals

Reading

• Goal 1: Increase the percentage of student proficiency in K-6 reaching benchmark or above benchmark from Acadience BOY to EOY by 12 percentage points.
• Goal 2: 75% of our students will make typical or better growth on Acadience from BOY to EOY.

Math

• Goal 1: Increase the percentage of proficiency on RISE Math among 3rd-6th graders by 5%, from 32% in 2022-23 to 37% in 2023-24.
• Goal 2: Double the percentage of students in 1st-6th scoring at or above grade level from BOY to EOY Math Growth Measure Assessment.

Science

• Goal 1: Increase the percentage of proficiency in RISE Science among 4th-6th graders by 4%, from 36% in 2022-23 to 40% in 2023-24.

Multi-Language Learners

• Goal 1: 60% of ELs will meet their individual adequate progress target on their WIDA ACCESS score.

Social workers are mental health professionals who assist with social, emotional, mental, or behavioral concerns as part of the total educational process. They support and collaborate with school personnel, community resources, parents, and students to help maximize success in and out of the classroom.

More information can be found here: District Social Worker FAQ

School Social Worker: Kellie Byars ( kellieb@provo.edu)

• How well students feel they can manage their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in different situations.
• How much students feel they can succeed at achieving academic outcomes.

Self-Management

How well students feel they can manage their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in different situations.

Self-Efficacy

How much students feel they can succeed at achieving academic outcomes.

The Mindfulness Room is set up to help meet the specific social, emotional, and behavioral needs of individual students. It serves four main purposes:

1. Sensory Breaks: For students who struggle being in class all day. Breaks can be calming or active.
2. Check & Connect: An opportunity for students who need an extra check-in to help them be successful.
3. Motivation: Rewards may include free time, prizes, or treats for students who have a behavior support plan with daily follow-up.
4. Restorative Space: A Student Success Coach provides targeted social skills lessons or helps students process their actions and feelings.

We care about each and every student at Spring Creek. Our goal is to empower students to make good choices that demonstrate positive behavior. We expect appropriate behavior and natural consequences for inappropriate behavior. A safe school environment helps every student succeed.

MINOR & MAJOR BEHAVIORS

Inappropriate student behavior is categorized as either a minor or major infraction. The severity and frequency of the infraction determine whether it is considered minor or major. Please refer to the behavior table for more details.

We use a PBIS model that establishes clear expectations for behavior, social interactions, and academic work at Spring Creek. Students are introduced weekly to age-appropriate social-emotional skills that help build their belief in themselves and their capacity to learn new things.

SOAR Cards

When students earn a SOAR CARD, they can enter it into a weekly prize drawing! Every month, students will be spotlighted in the HAWK’S NEST in the foyer of the school.

For more information about Title I at Spring Creek Elementary, visit: Title I Information.

As a reminder, Provo City School District uses Bark for Schools to help monitor school-issued accounts for signs of digital dangers. When potential issues like cyberbullying, suicidal ideation, and threats of violence arise, Bark sends us a notification. Bark for Families links you to your student, enabling you to receive these alerts.

Bark Jr is a free upgrade for Provo City School District parents. This solution works for your personal devices and is not installed on District Chromebooks.

More information can be found here: Internet Safety & Digital Responsibility.

At Spring Creek, we provide quality educational programs for all children in all grade levels. Class assignments are made by a uniform procedure, which applies to all students. We are fortunate to have versatile teachers with an array of strategies and techniques, who will help each child work toward their potential. Because of this, we strive to create diverse classrooms, balanced in both skill levels and demographic characteristics of the students.

• Range of academic performance/abilities
• Range of social and behavioral performance
• Balance of boys and girls
• Balance of special needs
• Balance of total class size

Treats, outside activities, invitations to birthday parties, and other activities not related to school functions should be delivered outside of school hours. This will protect uninvited students from hurt feelings.

Treats (for birthdays, special days, etc.) may be brought to school with advance permission from the teacher but must include enough for the entire class. We ask that treats are individually wrapped for each student. Due to federal and state law, treats must be store-bought.

Every Sunday evening, a Parent Link Email with Spring Creek’s weekly newsletter is sent to parents. These weekly emails provide important reminders for upcoming events as well as information that we need to share with parents.

The newsletter provides an easy and convenient way for you to stay up-to-date with school happenings.

The greatest influence in the lives of children is their family. The second greatest influence may be their teachers. Of the 8,760 hours in each year, children spend a minimum of 990 hours with teachers during their school years. It is critical that both home and school focus on helping children be the very best they can be.

As parents, you are members of your child’s educational team, which monitors their welfare and makes decisions for their program.

How You Can Help:

• Ensure your child is at school on time and has eaten a good breakfast.
• Attend all conferences as scheduled.
• Notify your child’s teacher or the principal immediately if you need to cancel a meeting.
• Ask questions and share your ideas.
• Call the school if you have concerns or information that would help the teachers as they work with your child.
• Partner in the learning process by practicing and reviewing school work at home with your child.
• Read with your child regularly.
• Show support for the school in word and action.
• Support the PTA.
• Read all communication from the school and check book bags for important papers.
• Take responsibility for replacing lost or damaged textbooks, library books, and musical instruments.

Schools, parents, and teachers must work together to ensure students are successful in schools. Responsibilities are shared and explained through a “School Compact” which is reviewed and approved annually at our Title I Meeting.

To further support parent involvement, we have a Family Support Advocate who assists parents and families of students in schools, provides information about activities and procedures, and strengthens the relationship between families and schools.

The PTA provides a way for you, as parents, to become involved in your child’s education and school. You may help in literacy, legislative issues, health, student development, arts education, and other areas.

Utah PTA has had a major influence on our government officials to:

• Reduce class size
• Fully fund kindergarten
• Secure child abuse laws
• Provide safe sidewalks and crosswalks
• Pass laws to put school trust land monies into the schools

Utah PTA continues to insist on comprehensive, equitable, and effective education and funding for all of Utah’s children.

PTA Meetings are held on the second Friday of each month at 10:00 AM.

Spring Creek PTA supports a variety of activities and programs at our school such as:

• Teacher Appreciation Week
• The Spectacular Color Festival
• Field Day
• Support for Battle of the Books and STEM Fair
• Santa Shoppe
• Dinners for the teachers during Parent-Teacher Conferences
• And more!

All of this is possible because of the work of countless volunteers like you!

2023-24 PTA Board

• President: Lochsley Allred
• President Elect: Olivia Goldman
• Treasurer: Tyler Steele
• Secretary: Cristina Bray

For more information, visit the Spring Creek PTA Website.

View the School Calendar.

We are excited to continue an awesome program at Spring Creek called Family Reads! Each family will be able to choose a free book that your child will take home from school to read together as a family.

When you’re finished reading it, you’ll let us know what you thought of the book—and best of all, the book is yours to keep!

For more information, visit the Family Reads Program page.

What is SCC?

The School Community Council at Spring Creek Elementary is a committee of interested community members including parents, school staff, and administrators who meet to discuss parent and student issues, Trustlands money, reading achievement, and other concerns.

If you have issues to discuss or suggestions on how to improve our school, then SCC is the place for you!

What is the School Land Trust Program?

The School LAND Trust Program brings tens of millions of dollars annually to academic programs in public schools across Utah. The funds are generated from school trust lands. These funds are the only discretionary funds many schools receive.

Each public school in Utah elects a school community council consisting of parents, teachers, and the principal. All councils have a two-parent member majority. Each council carefully reviews student assessments and progress to determine which academic areas they want to focus on.

How it Works:

• Plans are developed to improve student academic performance using the annual School LAND Trust funds.
• The plans are approved by the council, submitted online, and approved by the local school board.
• The Utah Legislature has assigned councils responsibility for school safety and digital citizenship.
• Administrators, staff, and parents work together to ensure the best possible results for students.

For more information, visit the Spring Creek SCC Website.

Mission Statement

The After School Academy strives to provide an environment that is safe, comfortable, and relaxing where students can feel cared for. A place where creativity, fun, learning, and new experiences and friendships are encouraged.

After School Coordinator: Kimmy Martinez ( kimberlym@provo.edu)

For more information, visit the After School Program Website.

At the Provo City School District Child Nutrition Program, our mission is clear: to provide all students with a wide range of safe, nutritious, and freshly prepared meals, including delicious entrées, as well as a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables every day.

We strive to enhance student achievement by promoting nutrition, education, and physical activity, ensuring that each student can achieve their highest potential in lifelong learning, health, and overall well-being.

• Pay for School Meals
• Apply for Free or Reduced Lunches
• View School Menus

For additional information, visit the Provo City School District Child Nutrition Page.

At Spring Creek Elementary, we are fortunate to have a variety of specialty classes for all students to enjoy.

Twice a week, students have the opportunity to go to:

• Physical Education (P.E.)
• Music
• Visual Arts
• Media Center

In addition, every Friday, all students participate in a STEAM activity. Upper grade students also learn keyboarding skills.

For a complete list of faculty and staff members at Spring Creek Elementary, visit:

Spring Creek Faculty & Staff Directory

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