May 6, 2022
Dear Turner Creek Families,
It has been a wonderful first week of Staff Appreciation at Turner Creek. A huge thank you to our PTA for the special treats each day. Staff enjoyed lunch, breakfast, coffee, fruit, and lots of sweets. In the morning, I loved seeing students deliver cards, flowers, and other gifts to show our staff some love. We will celebrate our Track 3 teachers next week. If you are in need of ideas, you can find Staff Favorite Things (Linked) here.
See the treats the PTA provided linked here.
Today is the last day to fill out the Family Engagement Survey. See below for details. We would love your feedback!
Our first Field Day was a huge success thanks to the efforts of our PTA, Mr. Whilden, and all of our parent volunteers. Thank you all for your support. Staff and students had a wonderful time playing together. Next Friday, May 13, Tracks 3 and 4 students will have Field Day. See below to sign up to volunteer.
Please remember that if you need anything at all, you can reply to this email or email me directly at ksmall@wcpss.net
On Campus COVID-19 Testing (Linked)
Free Pool Testing happened every Friday at Turner Creek.
Register your student today with this link: https://home.color.com/covid/sign-up/start?partner=tf-wak-1018-students
2021-2022 Caregiver/Student Handbook (Linked)
Please bookmark our handbook for the upcoming school year. It will be a “first stop” as you have questions about the everyday operations at Turner Creek. This handbook will always be in “draft” form as we are in a current world where change is the new norm. I hope it will be a good resource for you and your family.
**New Announcements**
None
**Previous Announcements**
Family Engagement Survey
Please take a few minutes to complete this year's family engagement survey between April 4th and May 6th. The survey will ask parents/guardians questions about the quality of the school environment, how well your child’s school communicates with families, whether your school actively encourages family involvement, and similar topics.
The data gathered in this survey will help schools make improvements in all of these areas, so we strongly encourage you to participate.
The link to access the survey is: surveys.panoramaed.com/wakecounty/family.
Field Day Volunteers Needed
50 volunteers are needed for each session of Field Day so the students can enjoy all the stations. ALL volunteers need to be approved volunteers. If you haven't already registered to volunteer, please stop by the school and fill out the form so you will be able to help at Field Day.
Field Day for Tracks 3 & 4 will be on Friday, May 13.
Pre-K – 2nd grade classes will have Field Day from 9:30 – 11:30 and 3 – 5th grade classes from 1:00 – 3:00.
Sign Up to volunteer at one of the stations for Field Day:
What to Wear/Bring
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BRING a plastic bag to store wet clothes in
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BRING a towel to dry off with
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Boys should wear a bathing suit or their shorts and must wear a water shirt or T-shirt at all times.
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Girls may wear a one–piece or two-piece bathing suit underneath their clothes and must wear a water shirt or T-shirt in addition to shorts at all times.
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WEAR tennis shoes or water shoes ( a change of shoes is recommended)
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You may wear other types of footwear, but please proceed with CAUTION
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BRING a CHANGE of undergarments and clothes
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Sunscreen should be applied PRIOR to coming to school
Planning for the 2022-2023 school year is underway
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If your child is NOT attending Turner Creek for the 2022-2023 school year,
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If your child IS returning to Turner Creek for the 2022-2023 school year; we need your classroom environment input. Please complete this INPUT FORM.
Staff Favorite Things (Linked)
Here is an updated slide deck with our staff’s favorite things. This is just for your information.
Upcoming Events:
Week of May 11: Staff Appreciation Week (Track 3)
Wednesday May 11: Track 3 Track In Day
Wednesday May 11: Talent Show 5:30 pm
Friday May 13: Field Day for Tracks 3 & 4
Thursday May 19: Chorus Musical 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Wednesday May 25: Rising Kindergarten Orientation 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Monday May 30: Holiday
Thursday June 2 - Last day of regular instruction for Track 1 Students
EOG Dates for Students in Grades 3-5
Please support your child by ensuring that he/she is present for end-of-grade testing.
Track 1
May 24 - Math
May 25 - Reading
May 26 - 5th Grade Science EOG, EOG Make Ups
May 27 - EOG Make Ups
May 30 - Holiday
May 31 - EOG Make-Up Day
June 1 - 3rd Grade Read to Achieve Testing
June 2 - Last day of regular instruction, 3rd Grade Read to Achieve Make-Up, 5th Grade Moving Up Celebration
June 3 - Math Remediation/Re-administration for select 3-5 Grade Students
June 6 - Reading Remediation/Re-administration for select 3-5 Grade Students
Tracks 2, 3, 4
June 16 - 5th grade Science EOG
June 20 - Math
June 21 - Reading
June 22 - 5th Grade Science Make Up Day
June 23 - EOG Make up Day
June 24 EOG Make up Day, 3rd Grade Read to Achieve Testing
June 27 - Last day of regular instruction, 3rd Grade Read to Achieve Make-Up, 5th Grade Moving Up Celebration
June 28 - Math Remediation/Re-administration for select 3-5 Grade Students
June 29 - Reading Remediation/Re-administration for select 3-5 Grade Students
Kind Regards,
Kristin Small, Principal
