Sloan Creek Intermediate School Principal Message |
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Hello Sloan Creek Families,
It has been an amazing week at Sloan Creek. Bump Up Day was an incredible success. Our 5th grade group leaders were amazing and we have some very excited 4th graders looking forward to coming to Sloan Creek.
On Tuesday, it was great to see so many of you at See You at the Creek. I had a blast, and loved getting to know some of you better. A special thank you to our PTO for hosting this amazing event. I saw a lot of smiles and laughter from our students, so mission accomplished.
We are getting close to end of year celebrations. Thinking about awards brought a unique opportunity for staff members to reflect on the purpose of awards and how we felt we could be honor and celebrate each of our students. That being said, awards will look different this year. Please take note below for more information.
Also, please do not forget about Spring Picture Day, tomorrow!
Best,
Courtney Halpin
Principal
469-742-8400
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What a great presenter for Bump Up Day! |
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We loved seeing all of the 4th graders at Bump Up Day. |
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Sending the 4th graders off with lots of cheers. |
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The rock wall was a huge hit at See you at the Creek! |
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The See you at the Creek photo ops were so fun! |
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See you at the Creek Cake Walk! |
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NEW!!! IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT END OF YEAR AWARDS |
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Leadership and Be the Difference Awards will be held on Tuesday, May 24th.
5th Grade: 8:00-8:30 am
6th Grade: 9:00-9:30 am
Teachers will be in contact by phone and email if your child will be receiving an award. Be the Difference Awards will be given to students who have made great strides this year in becoming the best student they can be. We look forward to celebrating all of our Leopard Leaders and Be the Difference award winners during this time. Parents will be invited to attend these awards in person.
End of Year Awards
*Parents will not be in attendance during these awards.
This year, we will not be having grade level, end of year, award assemblies. Instead, students will be given their awards in their homeroom classes. Each homeroom class will be able to celebrate the successes of one another.
During homeroom celebrations, all "A" Honor Roll and All "A/B" Honor roll will be given to students receiving this honor. A snapshot of grades will be taken on May 2nd. This will determine "A" and "A/B" honor roll. Please note that we will not be awarding "A/B average" awards. Other awards, such as club certificates, and Lighthouse Leaders will be given at this time. We hope this is a great time of celebration between students and teachers.
While we love to have our families come to the school to celebrate their students, we would like to reserve our Leopard Leadership Awards as times for our families to attend in person. We also look forward to finding more ways to have families join our building throughout the year.
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April
22- Spring Picture Day-Picture Day ID EVTCZFMC9, order online mylifetouch.com
25-29- 5th Grade students will need to bring Chromebook and charger to school. We will be checking for updates and compatibility to accommodate STAAR .
28- Spinal Screening-5th Grade Girls only-See below for more information
29- Denim and Diamonds
30- STEM Festival
Click here to read the April Student Nutrition Newsletter
May
2-6- 6th Grade students will need to bring Chromebook and charger to school. We will be checking for updates and compatibility to accommodate STAAR .
2-6- Teacher Appreciation Week- Let's celebrate all of our amazing SCIS Teachers
4- School Nurse Day- Let's celebrate Nurse Pierce
6- School Lunch Hero Day- Let's celebrate our fantastic Student Nutrition Staff Members
7- Mass Athletic Physicals-Please see below for more information
10- 5th and 6th Grade Math STAAR
10- SCIS Spring Concert-6:30 pm-7:30 pm
11-5th and 6th Grade Math STAAR Make Up Test Day
12- 5th and 6th Grade Reading STAAR
13- 5th and 6th Grade Reading STAAR Make Up Test
16- Choir performance at NRH2O
17- Band performance at NRH2O
17- 5th Grade Science STAAR
18- All Other Make-up STAAR Testing
20- Orchestra Performance at NRH2O
23- Art Club trip to AT&T Stadium
24-Leadership and Be the Difference Awards
5th Grade 8:00 am-8:30 am
6th Grade 9:00 am-9:30 am
27- Last Day of School-11:45 am Early Release
28- LHS Graduation
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We are in need of parent volunteer to help during all lunch periods. Volunteers will be assisting the teachers with monitoring the students during lunch and in the courtyard during recess after they eat. We would also appreciate any help you can give Mr. Jose with clean up and getting ready for the next lunch. Prior to volunteering, you must have your background check complete for this school year. Please contact Jeanette, jeanette_mervicker@lovejoyisd.net, if you are unsure about your volunteer status. To volunteer, click here for the sign up genius. We are so appreciative of your time and willingness to help. |
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New!!! Technology and Library Information |
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With the end of the school year fast approaching, it is time to start thinking about library book returns and technology returns. Below you will find a short video on how to check your student's library account to determine if there is anything outstanding. Additionally, here are the links for payments:
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Lost or damaged library books RevTrak link (Students will receive overdue notices to take home on MONDAY, April 25.)
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Lost or damaged technology RevTrak link (Parents will receive an email with an assessment of damages and the amount owed.)
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SCIS STAAR Testing Dates and Reminders |
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May 10th (Tuesday) 5th and 6th Grade Math
May 11th (Wednesday) 5th and 6th Grade Math Make Up Test Day
May 12th (Thursday) 5th and 6th Grade Reading
May 13th (Friday) 5th and 6th Grade Reading Make Up Test
May 17th (Tuesday) 5th Science
May 18th (Wednesday) All Other Make-up Testing
During testing time, please ensure that your student gets a good night of sleep and eats breakfast in the morning. Also, ensure your student has their water bottle and healthy snacks for the day. As a reminder, the campus will be closed to ALL visitors and deliveries (including lunch deliveries). Please make sure your student either has a lunch from home or has made plans to get lunch from the cafeteria. We will not be able to call the classroom as this is a disruption to testing.
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STEM Reality and Virtual Worlds Merged |
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Come and create your own augmented reality game at the 2022 Stem Festival. All materials and know-how provided. 2 week trial of Cospaces included!
Date: April 30, 2022
Choose either 10:00 am-11:30 am or 12:30 pm-1:30 pm.
Ages 9 and up.
Only 20 spots available per class.
Click here to register and pay.
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Hello Sloan Creek Parents - Thank you to Jenn Meldrum for creating an awesome event on Tuesday Night. It was wonderful to see so many families and kids enjoying an evening at Sloan Creek.
Thank you to Heather Bloem for putting together a fabulous lunch during Bump up day for our SCIS Staff and 4th grade teachers from Hart and Puster.
STAAR Snacks Sign up
We are collecting donations for snacks during the STAAR Test. We will be sending out a sign up genius next week. You can drop them off at the front office next week.
Teacher Appreciation Week - May 2-6
The PTO will be spoiling our teachers next week. Please look for a sign up genius in the PTO email and principals email next week. We encourage you to do the same. Teachers love to receive notes from their students. These simple things can make our teachers feel loved.
GENERAL MEETING - LES LIBRARY - 12:00 April 12:00
COPY HELP NEEDED
Thank you for supporting our teachers by helping them to make copies. Please sign up below for a copy time.
JOIN PTO
It is never too late to join the PTO and make a Leopard Drive Contribution to help fund the programs for the students and special things we do for our teachers. Please consider joined by clicking on the link below.
Link to Join PTO Today to:
Thank you
Kim Rollins
SCIS PTO President 2021-22
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Our school will do spinal screenings on 5th grade girls through their PE class on Thursday, April 28.
State law requires that schools must screen students for abnormal spinal curvature in accordance with the following schedule:
-Girls will be screened two times, once in 5th grade and again in 7th grade.
-Boys will be screened one time in the 8th grade.
Trained screeners will check your child for signs of spinal problems like scoliosis.
Catching a spinal problem early can make the treatment much easier. Not treating spinal problems can lead to serious health problems.
The screening is simple. Screeners will look at your child's back while he or she stands and bends forward. Here are some important recommendations:
-Girls should wear shorts or bring shorts to school on the day of screening.
-Girls should wear a sports bra or a two piece swimsuit top underneath their shirt on exam day.
-It is recommended that girls remove their shirts for screening.
-Girls will be screened one at a time.
The school will send you a letter if your child does not pass the screening. The letter will tell you how to follow up with a doctor.
This screening is not a medical exam. Your child still needs to see a doctor for checkups.
If you do not wish to have your child screened for religious reasons, you must submit an exemption to the nurse no later than Monday, April 25. Please click here to access the exemption form.
Thank you for your cooperation,
Tamara Pierce, RN
469-742-8307
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Lovejoy ISD Community News |
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New!!! WSMS Pop Show
After two years of what has felt like uncertainty, we are finally coming through the journey as SURVIVORS! Join the WSMS Choral Department as we present our 2022 Pop Concert: SURVIVOR at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, April 27 in the LHS Auditorium. Songs include “Eye of the Tiger,” “Stayin’ Alive,” “Survivor/I Will Survive,” “I’m Still Standing,” and MANY more! This is exactly the event we need to celebrate each other through music - can’t wait to see YOU there!
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New!!! Denim and Diamonds
Come check out the Denim & Diamonds Silent auction! We have something for everyone: Play dates with your favorite teacher, beautiful jewelry, fund a grant for a teacher, summer camps for the kids and so much more! Visit our auction site here: https://lovejoy.muradbid.com
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Lovejoy Country Run
After a couple years of pandemic and a bad weather cancellation, the run is back! We invite you to join in the fun. This event serves as the second largest fundraiser for LLI, behind only the golf tournament. Proceeds benefit not only the athletic department, but also our award-winning Robotics student-athletes.
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Majestics Dance Team Spring Show
Tickets for the Lovejoy Majestics Dance Team Spring Show are now on sale through the Fine Arts Box Office. We are so excited to share the talent of this team and this show with our Lovejoy community. As always, we are thankful for your continued love and unending support. In the whirlwind of this amazing year, this community has been a constant source of strength and encouragement as we have performed, competed, traveled, and more. It is said, "We lose ourselves in the things we love. We find ourselves there, too." We hope this show will be a glimpse inside of our lost and found, and by the end, maybe you will find something too.
Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for students, seniors and children
Performance nights are April 21, 22, 23, 2022 at the LHS Auditorium at 7:00pm.
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LISD Sports Medicine Offering Physicals |
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EMAIL COMMUNICATION
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SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNICATION
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