Sanford Creek Families,
Tomorrow (8/27) is the first day for traditional calendar schools. As mentioned last week, we know that some of our smooth running processes will be interrupted. Based on past history, increased traffic on roads and bus transportation are the most notable areas (and slight pain points) that require extra doses of patience and grace. Sanford Creek Admin work to minimize the "pain points" for the areas within our control. We had a very smooth start to our school year and wish our traditional calendar counterparts the same.
Interims for students in tracks 3 & 4 will come home tomorrow in your child's Tuesday folder. Last, next Monday, Sept 2 is Labor Day and school will be closed.
Here's to another great week at Sanford Creek !
Tiffany Rich, Principal
UPCOMING CALENDAR EVENTS:
Aug 19-27 Boosterthon Fundraiser for Tracks 3 & 4
Aug 27 Interims for Tr 3 & Tr 4 go home
Sept 2 Labor Day Holiday - No school
Sept 5 General PTA Meeting, 6-7pm,
Sept 9 Welcome Back, Tr 2!
Sept 9 Tr 1 Tracks Out (9/9-9/27)
Sept 9 Deadline to Apply for Free/Reduced Meals for Tracks 2,3,4
Sept 27 PTA "Parent Night Out" event (see details below)
Oct 1 Last Day to Renew Volunteer Registration
PTA FUNDRAISER - FINAL DAYS
Thank you for participating in the one major fundraising event of the year! Tracks 3 & 4 have their Fun/Glow run event tomorrow (8/27). Our goal is to raise $32,000 for updated Technology tools for each classroom and school-wide enrichment programs (Cultural Arts, Mini Grants, etc.) and we are over half-way there. There is still time for ALL tracks to donate and help us reach our goal! Thank you for your support!
UPDATE -BUS TRANSPORTATION
Beginning August 27th (start of traditional calendar schools), Green and Yellow buses may depart later from Sanford Creek in the afternoon than in recent weeks. The new anticipated arrival time (on campus) for Green bus is 4:10 PM and Yellow is 4:20 PM. Please note: There is a possibility these buses may arrive on campus before their estimated arrival time. Over the next 3 to 4 weeks, please be patient with our bus drivers as they observe and become familiar with new traffic patterns with the return of traditional school, while ensuring every student is picked up and dropped off safely at their assigned stop. Staff supervision will be provided for students who are waiting for late buses to arrive on campus.
To check if your students' bus is delayed, go to https://busupdates.wcpss.net/ and follow the instructions. You may use the Here Comes the Bus app to monitor bus updates also. For questions or concerns, please contact Gladys Washington at gwashington@wcpss.net or 919-570-2100.
APPLY FOR FREE/REDUCED MEALS
To receive free or reduced-price meals for the 2024-2025 school year, families must submit a meal benefits application online at MySchoolApps.com. Paper copies are available at the front office. For families who completed the meal benefits application for last school year, the benefit continues for their student's first 30 school days of this school year. Breakfast = $1.75 and Lunch = $3.50.
VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION & RENEWAL
Volunteer Renewal if You Were Approved to Volunteer for the 2023-2024 School Year
Please note that if you do not renew your volunteer application by October 1, you will have to complete a new volunteer application. Go to the MyVolunteer Volunteer Renewal site to renew your volunteer status today! Log into your MyVolunteer account and follow the directions for Volunteer Renewal. The process should only take a few minutes. Once approved, the renewal date in your MyVolunteer profile will be updated. All 2023-24 approved volunteers received an email on July 1 from no-reply@criminalrecordcheck.com with a link to renew your approved volunteer status for the 2024-25 school year. If you have any issues during the renewal process, contact the MyVolunteer customer support team at 877-272-0266 or customercare@mycrc.com.
Volunteer Registration for New Volunteers or Those Not Approved Last School Year
If you are a new volunteer, click the link to start your volunteer registration: https://myvolunteer.com/wcpss/volunteer/login. On the MyVolunteer site, you will find disclosure and authorization forms, the WCPSS Volunteer Agreement, as well as a summary of rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. You must review these documents and provide the requested information. Make sure you include your name and contact information when you begin the registration process. If you leave the CRC background site before completing your contact information, you will have to begin the process again. You must include your social security number to register to volunteer. If you do not have a social security number, please contact volunteers@wcpss.net or call 919-694-8233. You will be notified by the MyVolunteer system if you are approved to volunteer. If you have any issues during the volunteer registration process, contact the MyVolunteer customer support team at 877-272-0266 or customercare@mycrc.com.
PTA NEWS
SCE Parents Night Out event by Pro 3:5 Sports Academy - check out the details below!
Click here for Blue Jay Notes - PTA Newsletter for August
SPIRIT WEAR: Do you love being a Bluejay? Want to show some school spirit? Check out the awesome spirit wear being offered through the PTA website.
General PTA Meeting: Sept 5 (virtual,6-7pm)
PTA Email: scepta@outlook.com
Website: https://sanfordcreekpta.weebly.com/
STUDENT & FAMILY SUPPORT
We are here to serve you and your family. Please check out our website and give us a call, stop by the school, email or send in a note if you are in need of food, clothing support, school supplies including backpacks, or community resources at any time throughout the school year.
Kelly Taylor; School Counselor (ketaylor@wcpss.net) (919-570-2100 x 20235)
Cristina Mahoney; School Counselor (cmahoney@wcpss.net) (919-570-2100 x 22079)
Sherrece Cousar; School Social Worker (scousar@wcpss.net) (919-570-2100 x 20238)
