Spring Creek Principal Jay Porter released a message on October 15 regarding recent parent-teacher conferences and student safety. The update highlighted new state requirements for reading conferences and addressed recent bus misbehavior.
Principal Porter noted that many parents attended recent conferences to discuss student progress. For those who missed the sessions, teachers are available for discussion before or after school. Additionally, a new state law now requires formal conferences with parents if a child is testing below grade level in reading, which may be conducted via telephone. Teachers will reach out to families to discuss plans for students struggling in reading.
The principal reported on bus safety, stating that school officials are monitoring footage and issuing citations for misbehavior. This week, 12 citations were issued for actions including throwing items, repeatedly screaming, climbing over seats, getting out of seats, and physical aggression. Several students will face bus suspensions for a few days as a result of these incidents.
Upcoming school activities include a Picture Retake and Make-Up Day, which was scheduled for Tuesday, October 13. For the Retake Day, students absent during the September 16 Picture Day or those newly enrolled since that date are eligible. Parents must call the office at 801-370-4650 prior to the event or return the picture packet by Tuesday, October 13. Online orders can be placed through Lifetouch using Student ID or the ID EVTDN2VRC.
ProvoREADS Parent University is hosting a Family Literacy Night today, October 15, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Shoreline Middle School. This free event for families with PreK–3rd graders includes reading activities, a family dinner, and a free book for every child. Other upcoming dates include fall break from Wednesday, Oct. 22 through Monday, Oct. 26, with school resuming on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Additionally, Spring Creek will celebrate Día de los Muertos with a school-wide Ofrenda from October 28 through November 6.
For the Día de los Muertos celebration, students may participate by submitting a digital photo of a deceased loved one or pet. All digital photo submissions, donations, or volunteer sign-ups for the Ofrenda are due no later than Tuesday, October 27.
