Good morning Sycamore Creek Families!  Welcome back to our Track 1 students.  We are so happy to see you!!

 

Croc Mile Update

Croc Mile Fundraising continues until October 30th! Even if your child already ran, you can still donate!  Class competitions continue to be very close, with all classes in the school earning at least one incentive! 

 

This week's leaders:

Bronze: Jennette

Silver: Boyer

Gold: Carlisi

 

Track One runs on October 11th! Make a plan to run with your child/children that day!

 

Let's make the month of October great!  Use this link to donate today! 

https://www.givebacks.com/causes/scespta/campaigns/crocmile24

Thanks so much for your support and happy fundraising!

 

Custodian Appreciation Day

WCPSS is celebrating Custodian Appreciation Day this Wednesday.  What a perfect time to introduce our newest custodian Roland Stokes.  He has done an amazing job jumping right in to help us keep Sycamore Creek clean and healthy!  Please take a moment to show him how amazing and supportive our school community is!   If you have any notes for Mr. Curtis just drop them off in the front office and we will be sure he gets them.

 

Report Cards

Report cards for Tracks 1 and 3 will be sent home Monday, October 7th.

 

Yearbook Cover Art Contest Deadline

Today is the last day to submit yearbook cover art. In order to be considered for the cover, artwork must be 8.5 x 11" (portrait/vertical layout), incorporate this year's gaming theme, include the words "Elevate Your Game," and also "Sycamore Creek Elementary School" and "2024-2025" (and don't forget to include Kyle if you can, and have the artist sign their name!). All submitted artwork will be included in the yearbook.  Please submit a high-resolution image of the artwork here: https://plicbooks.com/go/KQXT3Q (put your child's name and teacher in the photo tags when prompted)  Also please hold on to the original artwork until the winner is announced in late October in case a higher resolution image is needed for the cover.

 

Walk and Roll to School 2024

Are you ready to stroll and roll to school? Sycamore Creek will be participating in the National Walk and Roll to School Day next Wednesday, October 9th!  

 

Backpack Buddies Donations Needed

Our Backpack Buddies pantry is currently low on canned protein (Vienna sausages, chicken, tuna), canned veggies (corn, sweet peas, green beans), individual fruit cups, individual mac & cheese cups, and snacks (chips, goldfish, crackers, cookies, etc.) If anyone is able to donate these items, they would be greatly appreciated! Please make sure to check expiration dates before donating, as we are unable to accept expired items. 

 

Don't have time to shop? Take advantage of our Amazon Wishlist to order items to be delivered directly to Sycamore Creek! BP Buddies Amazon Wishlist

 

Thank you for your support of the SCES Backpack Buddies program! 

 

Support Sycamore Creek’s Mini-Crocs

Please help us support our PreK Program -  PreK Wish List. 

 

Tee it up with TGA - Fall Season Registration

TGA Premier Junior Golf brings the golf course to our school!  Fun comes first in every TGA class, but the curriculum also focuses on improving motor skills and physical fitness as well as instilling self confidence and life values through professional golf instruction.  Students learn the fundamentals, etiquette and rules of the game in the comfortable environment of our school campus with a low 10:1 student to professional instructor ratio.  TGA  provides all the equipment and training materials so children of all skill levels have the chance to come out and tee it up with TGA!  Dated: 10/9 - 11/13 (Wednesdays/6 weeks program)  Time: 3:25 - 4:25 pm   Registration Link for Golf

 

TGA Premier Youth Tennis - Fall Season Registration

Come serve it up with TGA Premier Youth Tennis at our school! TGA has partnered with the United States Tennis Association to create a fun and innovative tennis program for your child that takes place after school on campus. TGA’s 5 level elementary school curriculum includes games, drills and physical fitness activities that improve motor skills, agility and hand-eye coordination. Every TGA class focuses on academic concepts developed by educational experts, the rules and etiquette of tennis and skill development. TGA brings all of the equipment, training materials and a 10:1 student to instructor ratio to allow for plenty of individual attention.  Date: 10/7 - 11/18 (Mondays/6 weeks program) Veterans Day 11/11 Off

Time: 3:25 - 4:25 pm  Registration Link for Tennis

 

Pine Hollow Middle School Calendar Change for 2025-2026

Per WCPSS School Board decision, Pine Hollow Middle School will follow a traditional school calendar beginning the 2025-2026 school year.

 

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.

 

Volunteer Registration for WCPSS Employees

WCPSS employees seeking to volunteer in schools do not have to complete a criminal background check.  However, employees will need to register in the MyVolunteer system and complete the Wake County Volunteer Agreement and other required forms.   Employees must select the “Current Staff of WCPSS” link on MyVolunteer to complete the volunteer registration process and must use their WCPSS email address to complete the registration.

 

Weekly Wellness Check for SCES Families

We want to know if your family needs any assistance and support throughout the school year.   Please complete the survey if you have any specific needs or questions we can help you with.

Weekly Wellness Check 

Upcoming Important Dates 

• October 1 - Last Day to Renew Volunteer Registration
• October 1, 2, 3 - CogAT Testing for Grade 3 (Tracks 1 & 3)
• October 2 - Custodian Appreciation Day
• October 9 - Walk & Roll to School Day 2024
• October 11 - Croc Mile for Track 1 (rain date October 18)
• November 7, 2024 - School Spirit Night at Panera Bread at Brier Creek

 

Important Links to Access Easily

• 2024-25 Year-Round Calendar
• Mealviewer
• SCES Student Handbook (link to be added)
• Volunteer Registration

Have a great week!  Please let us know how we can support you!

 

Mrs. Brunson, Principal

Mrs. Griffin, Assistant Principal