SCIS Parent Message
#Be The Difference 

SCIS Parent Message
SCIS Parent Video Message 8.23.19

Principal's Message
Sloan Creek Parents-

Thank you for sending us your fantastic young learners! We have had the smoothest first week ever at SCIS!  I hope you will watch the video above with more details about: 
  • Mark your calendar for picture day- September 11th
  • Student lighthouse applications
  • 5th Grade camp details
  • Volunteer coffee tuesday, August 27th @ 9:00 a.m.
  • 7:35 morning drop off
  • Library orientation
  • SCIS systems
  • What is Gaga Ball? 
  • 5th and 6th grade cheer
  • Pictures from the 6th Grade Rock Wall leadership Challenge
Ray Winkler,
Principal

"My mission is to inspire others to dream more, learn more, and do more to make a positive difference in the lives of those around them. I believe that we must teach 5th and 6th graders how to be leaders by design, not by chance.  I am passionate about building trust within classrooms to create a breakthrough performance for each child.  I am driven to ensure that each child has an experience that is second to none by ensuring Sloan Creek continues to be a lighthouse for Public Education, setting a new standard for excellence". 
SCIS New Information
Sloan Creek PTA
Please help the Sloan Creek PTA provide snacks for the Sloan Creek Staff Meeting on September 4th.  We will be providing cheese and crackers with fruit to keep them fueled after a full day of teaching.  Please click the link below to sign up and please drop your donations to the front office before 2:30 on September 4th.  Thank you so much in advance for all your support! 



5th Grade Camp Sept 30 - Oct 2
Click here for all camp information and forms.  All forms under Enrollment and Student Forms located in Parent Portal must be completed before students can attend camp. A ll Chaperones must complete the Lovejoy ISD Volunteer Application Form 

 
SCIS Online Spirit Store



Campus Information
Student absences 
Email Lori Esser to report student absences.

VOLUNTEERING for the 2019-2020 School Year
As you know for the safety and security on all campuses, our volunteers must complete a volunteer form EACH YEAR which includes a criminal record check. In order to get the ball rolling to be approved as a volunteer for the new school year, please follow these steps:
* Go to  www.lovejoyisd.net
* Click on Parent Resource
* Click on Lovejoy ISD Volunteer Application
* Click on Lovejoy ISD Volunteer Online Application Form and follow the directions.

Cell Phones and Personal Devices:
Please see the video above or the chart below about some changes we have made to our district cell phone policy. 

Calendar of Events
Date
Event
Time
Aug 22 6th Grade Rock Solid Character Program 
Aug 27 PTA Coffee/Volunteer Fair 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Sept 02 No School - Labor Day
Sept 06 Principal's Coffee 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Sept 10 5th Grade Curriculum Night 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sept 11 Fall Pictures
Sept 13 Early Release - Leopard Friday  11:45 am
Sept 16 PTA General Meeting 10:30 am
Sept 17 6th Grade Curriculum Night 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sept 24 5th Grade Camp Chaperone Training 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Sept 25 Student Lighthouse Meeting 2:50 pm - 4:00 pm
Sept 30 5th Grade Camp (Sept 30 - Oct 2)
Oct 04 Principal's Coffee 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Oct 08 6th Grade Choir Concert
Oct 11-14 No School - Fall Break 

2019-2020 SCIS Reminders 
Bus Information 
The 2019-2020 bus route information will be finalized by August 7th. On or after this date, bus stop locations and times can be retrieved from the district's website at  www.lovejoyisd.net under "Quick Links" or the "Transportation" section under Departments.
After selecting "Bus Routes 2019-2020", a new screen will appear where you enter your address in the search box and select 'Search'. Route information will appear, including the stop location and times, along with a map. Bus stop information will only display for students who have requested bus transportation through PowerSchool.
If your student is a returning student and rode the bus last year, their PowerSchool account should already be marked "yes" for bus transportation. PowerSchool transportation choices from last year will roll over to this year. When PowerSchool is open to parents, please review your Transportation "yes" or "no" choice for 2019-2020 to make sure the correct one is selected. It is extremely important that this information is correct so we know how many students will need bus service. If your student will NOT ride the bus, please make sure the transportation choice is marked "no" for the 2019-2020 year so we have an accurate count of how many will ride the buses.
If your student is new this year, and would like your child to ride the bus, this is done through PowerSchool under the "Enrollment & Student Forms" section. Detailed instructions on requesting bus service, and Transportation Policies & Procedures are available on the district's website under "Departments" and selecting Transportation.
Questions or concerns?
Donna Holden (Routing Coordinator)
469-742-8009 or  donna_holden@lovejoyisd.net
 
David Dillon (Senior Director of Operations)
469-742-8028 or  david_dillon@lovejoyisd.net


EMAIL COMMUNICATION
Be sure to take a moment to sign up, on the Lovejoy ISD website, to receive the principal's weekly email. 
SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNICATION
We cross post our daily updates on Twitter and Facebook. Parents are encouraged to follow our social media sites:

SCIS PTA
Parents,
It's quick and easy to join the SCIS PTA ONLINE!
Just visit our site at

You can also contribute to the Leopard Donation Drive and find out about volunteering at Sloan Creek. 

We appreciate your support,
Sloan Creek PTA


SCIS PTA Cofee

SCIS Directory Advertisers Needed
Our PTA is busy preparing the 2019-2020 Sloan Creek School Student Directory.  As three schools merge, this is a great way to get to know your child's new classmates.  We ask local merchants to support our PTA and our school through advertisements, which finance the printing of the directory. To place an ad in the directory, download the Ad Form and mail the contract with a check payable to SCIS PTA by Friday, September 13. Please contact the Director Chair, Alyssa Boyd (alyssaboyd@live.com) with any questions. 

District News
Join Leopard Fishing Club 
Wednesday, Aug 28 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
WSMS Cafe
 
Sixth through eighth grade anglers are invited to join.  The purpose of the club is to prepare future High School Leopard Fishing Team anglers.  As a Club member you will be introduced to competitive bass fishing, interact with high school fishing team members, participate in fish camp and have the opportunity to fish in an intersquad tournament.  If you have any questions please contact  Leopardfishingteam@gmail.com


 
Stay Connected

EMAIL COMMUNICATION
Be sure to take a moment to sign up, on the Lovejoy ISD website, to receive messages from the Superintendent  as well as my weekly e-mails.   Click here to sign up

SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNICATION
We cross post our daily updates on Twitter and Facebook. Parents are encouraged to follow our social media sites.

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