Good afternoon Sanford Creek Families,
We are off and running in October! As you will see below, we have many programs, events, and varying opportunities for engaging in and staying involved with Sanford Creek Elementary! We could not do what we do - without YOU!
With much appreciation,
Tiffany Rich
Principal
UPCOMING CALENDAR EVENTS:
Oct 7 Tr 1, Read to Achieve Parent Sessions (9am, virtual) (5pm,in person)
Oct 7 Report Cards go home for Tracks 1,2 & 3
Oct 9 Picture Make-Ups and Retakes, Tracks 1 & 3
Oct 14 Volunteer Registration closes (date extended)
Oct 14-18 National School Lunch Week
Oct 14-18 Bullying Prevention Spirit Week for Tr 1 & 3
Oct 21 Track 3 Tracked Out (Oct 21-Nov 12)
Oct 21 Welcome Back, Tr 4
Oct 21-25 Bullying Prevention Spirit Week for Tr 2 & 4
Oct 25 PreK -Family School Partnership Day
Oct 28 Report Cards go home for Track 4
Oct 21 Interims go home for Tracks 1 & 2
Nov 2 Campus Beautification Workday (9-12pm)
Nov 5 Teacher Workday (no school for students)
Nov 11 Veterans Day Holiday (school is closed)
Nov 12 Welcome Back Tr 3!
Nov 12 Track 2 Tracked Out (11/12-12/06)
Nov 18-22 5th grade Picket Fence Project (Thank you, PTA!)
FIRST QUARTER CONFERENCES
Conferences are held at least 2x each school year. Once at the end of the first quarter and again at the end of the third quarter. Conferences can be held in-person or virtually. Be on the lookout for information about scheduling the first quarter conference with your child's teacher (Grades K-5).
SNACKTOBER!
NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK - OCT 14-18
Please join the SCE staff in celebrating our wonderful cafeteria staff! Ms. Sheppard, Ms. Abdelmalek and Ms. Miller run a phenomenal school cafe. We love and appreciate you!
BULLYING PREVENTION SPIRIT WEEKS
Oct 14-18 = Tracks 1 and 3
Oct 21-25 = Tracks 2 and 4
STRAWBRIDGE PICTURES - RETAKES & MAKE-UPS
Tracks 1 & 2: Wednesday, October 9
Tracks 3 & 4: Tuesday, November 19
Strawbridge Studios has a link that will allow parents to sign up to receive updates via email regarding their child's school portraits. These updates include promotions, additional deals and the ability to order more pictures at a later time. When entering student information, parents should be sure to enter the student's name as it is on file at the school.
FALL BEAUTIFICATION/CAMPUS CLEANUP - NOV 2
Whether 30 minutes or 2 hours - we'd love to have your help!
PTA
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.
PTA Email: scepta@outlook.com
WEBSITE: https://sanfordcreekpta.weebly.com/
Click here for BLUE JAY NOTES - OCTOBER PTA Newsletter
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)
