SCIS Principal's Message - October 21, 2021

SCIS Parent Message

# Be The Difference

SCIS Parents,

Thank you for all the kindness and well wishes that you have expressed over the last few days. I love SCIS and I am 100% committed to making sure our transition is smooth. I will see you all at 5th grade camp training on Tuesday night! I hope you all will watch the fun video above that our amazing kids helped me make today! #Once A Leopard, Always A Leopard!

October 21

Choir Concert tonight!

October 22

Early Release. *see video and details below

October 26:

Mandatory 5th grade camp chaperone training 6:30 *See Video Details

Parent Webinar: Emerging Drug Trends- October 26 at 1:00pm via Zoom (link to be shared prior to program)For Red Ribbon Week, we will have a parent webinar. Our guest will be Misty Harris who is a program coordinator for the Collin County Substance Abuse Center. Ms. Harris will deliver a lot of really good information that will hopefully allow you to have valuable conversations with your child about the dangers of drug use. The only mistake we make in this area is ignoring the fact our children are exposed to conversations about drugs. We don't want to be the parent who says, "Not my child". The link for this webinar can be accessed here. Please join us on Tuesday, October 26 from 1:00 PM-2:00 PM. For those of you who cannot join live, I will send the link of the recording out on the 27th.

October 28: *See Video Details

PTO "See you at the Creek/Fall Festival" 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Games, food, and fun for kids and parents! More details below

Above and Beyond Awards:

Would you like to give a SCIS staff member who went "Above and Beyond" for you or your child?

I want to nominate Ms. England:

Mrs. England reached out to provide an opportunity for small group enrichment for my child. I applaud her for recognizing an opportunity for him to strengthen and improve his skills, but he enjoyed it so much that he asked to go again! As a parent, I feel she went above and beyond in investing her time to make my son feel valued, confident and successful. I am thankful for her dedication and communication. Job well done, Mrs. England!

I want to nominate Mr. Klotz:

When I ask my daughter who her favorite teacher is this year she says without a doubt Mr. Klotz. He is such a kind and considerate teacher that makes learning about Social Studies fun and interesting. He asked the class about the upcoming orchestra concert and my daughter casually mentioned that he should go. She was so excited to see him take the time to make an appearance at the concert to watch the orchestra students. Mr. Klotz goes above and beyond to make each one of his students feel special and we want him to know we think he is exemplary!

Click here to nominate a staff member that will appear here next week:

With Gratitude,

Mr. Winkler:

214.417.4660 (cell)

Early Release Bell Schedule

Leopard Friday, October 22nd.

Just as in years past, if you wish to pick your child up early, we will run a carline at 11:15 for early parent pick up.
Students who wish to stay and eat lunch may do so between 11:14 and 11:45.
Bus Routes will run as normal starting at 11:45.
We will run a second carline at 11:50 for students who choose to stay to eat lunch and also who do not ride the bus.

Why Attendance Matters

How important is it for kids to be in school?

School attendance is a baseline factor in determining school success.

A missed school day is a missed opportunity for students to learn.

Regular attendance fosters a classroom connection between teachers and students.

Attending school also provides time for social interactions with peers.

Did you know that?

Attendance is the most significant driver in the funding Lovejoy ISD receives from the state each year?

A 3% reduction in the yearly average daily attendance (ADA) can cause the district to lose $800,000 in funding.

An increase of 1% in the yearly ADA can fund 3 teachers’ salaries.

Although it may seem insignificant that the district loses $50 a day when a student is absent, consider the impact when 250 students are absent across the district and the district loses $12,500. Multiply that by 15 days and it is a loss of $187,500. The impact is significant.

Attendance taken at 10 AM determines the ADA funding that Lovejoy ISD receives for that date. If the student is on campus at that time, LISD receives approximately $50.00 per student. If a student is absent, ADA is lost.

Find out more about how parents can make a difference.

Important Dates

October

October 22

Leopard Friday - student early release

October 25-29 Red Ribbon Week Dress Up Days:

Monday (25th): Red, white, and Blue Day: Show your pride for being drug free!
Tuesday (26th): College Day: Team up against drugs!
Wednesday(27th): Mis-Matched Day: Don’t get mixed up with drugs!
Thursday(28th): Crazy Hat Day: Put a Cap on Drugs!
Friday(29th): “Be LOJO strong without drugs!” Wear your Lovejoy spirit-wear.

October 26

Mandatory 5th grade chaperone training 6:30 p.m.

October 27

Lighthouse Leadership Teams

October 28

See you @ the Creek

October 29

Robotics Club

November

November 1 & 2

Student Holiday

November 3,4,& 5

5th Grade Adventure Camp

November 22 - 26

Thanksgiving Break

December

December 4

Fine Arts Festival

December 10

Fall picture retakes

December 16

Student Early Release

December 17 - January 4

Student holiday

SCIS Library

Read a Bluebonnet nominated book and fill out this form to vote on your favorite. Fill out 5 forms so you can vote and be part of the Bluebonnet voting celebration in January. More information is coming soon! HAPPY READING!

https://forms.gle/sMK9erJ1w5C1VKd4A

SCIS PTO

Hello Sloan Creek Parents! The PTO is working hard to support our students and teachers. Please join PTO below and donate to our Leopard Drive. Your dollars stay right at SCIS and benefit your student.

SAVE THE DATE SEE YOU AT THE CREEK

Please save the date for our See you at the Creek Family Event on October 28, 2021.

LOVEJOY LETTER WRITING CAMPAIGN

We are getting ready to show our teachers some love and appreciation. In order to get the ball rolling, we are asking that you donate thank you cards that will be distributed in the ELAR classes. This will give the kids a chance to write letters to their teachers at school. Please click on the link below to donate cards. These cards can be dropped off in the front office by the end of the month in the Lovejoy Letter Writing bucket.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040d4facaa2bab9-blank

JOIN and DONATE

We would love for you to sign up to be a part of the Sloan Creek PTO. The $8 membership dues go towards programs that benefit each student. Please sign up your students and spouses. Your membership allows you to have access to our online directory and volunteer opportunities.

There is also an opportunity for you to donate to our Leopard Drive. This is different from your donation to Foundation for Lovejoy Schools. Those donations benefit the district as a whole. Our Leopard Drive stays at Sloan Creek to help put on programs like See you at the Creek, Kool off with Kona, teacher appreciation, and many more.

Please click on the link below to become a member and donate.

Join and Donate Here

VOLUNTEER

There are many opportunities to volunteer at Sloan Creek. Please fill out the google form below if you are interested in becoming involved at Sloan Creek.

Volunteer Here

Thank you

Kim Rollins

SCIS PTO President 2021-22

https://sloancreekpto.wixsite.com/sloancreekpto

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