The Viking Voyager

Hello Little Viking Families!

What an incredible first week of school it has been. So many smiles, laughs and maybe even a little learning too! Take a moment and view some of the photo highlights below. Next week we will start our Positivity Project trait of the week. Each week we will highlight a character trait and how we can learn and grow in that trait. Next week is our intro week: Other People Mindset (Learning how we can think and care for others) and our second week will be about the trait Curiosity. Please see the letter below for more information on the Positivity Project Program and click the links above for highlights of our first two weeks!

As we move into our first full week of school next week, please take note of a few reminders:

SNACK - We do not have extra food on hand for students who forgot snack. Please make sure you send your K-1 students with a separate snack each day.

PM PICK UP - Please review the traffic flow map attached. We have previously been advised by the Elmhurst PD that exiting back onto frontage road was unsafe. We currently operate on their recommended traffic flow pattern. After picking up your student cars must exit through the parking lot around the back of the building. Staff will assist in directing traffic during dismissal times. Our goal is to make sure all members of our Salt Creek family are as safe as possible during dismissal. We appreciate your patience when waiting in the pick up line.

I have requested Elmhurst PD to observe traffic flow next week and determine if changes are needed. Stay tuned!

WEATHER/RECESS - We use the child care weather watch chart to determine if students are able to be outside for recess or not. This year our recess is before lunch and begins at 10:45am. Morning recess has allowed us to enjoy the playground this week before the heat index rose to 100 degrees. Additionally, we use this chart in the winter to determine if temperatures are too cold to be outside. Anytime the weather falls within the red zone, or it is raining, we will be having indoor recess.

I hope to see many families tonight at the Salt Creek Back-to-School Social, hosted by FTC at Swartz School from 5:30-7:30pm.

Regards,

Mrs. Scanlan

August 25, 2023 - FTC Back to School Social 5:30 - 7:30 pm

September 14, 2023 - Salt Creek Curriculum Night from 6:00 - 7:00 pm.

Often there are times when our buses are running late. Westway Coach will notify us when there is a delay in time for buses so we can notify our parents of the bus that is running late. Sometimes a situation can happen when our office is closed and a parent tries to call us after hours. If this is the case you may contact Westway Coach at 630-270-2720. Note that our School Office hours are 7:15 to 3:15 Monday thru Friday.

Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade students must have a parent or other adult meet them at the bus stop everyday after school.

You can make payment for your child's school fees through RevTrak by signing on to Skyward. If you do not see a tech fee in RevTrak please contact the school office your child will attend. Please see below for RevTrak payments. You can also come in and make payment by cash or check to any school in our district.

Thank you in advance.

NO MORE E-PAY! We have rolled out a new way to pay for lunches, school fees and activity fees for students. You can sign up here https://saltcreek48.revtrak.net/. Or you can go to your parent portal in skyward, click on the fee payment tile, then in the far right hand top corner click on the "make online payments" button. This will take you to Revtrak. Make sure to sign up before you try to make payment. Once you can sign in, click the Make a Payment button in the middle of the page. This new service will streamline the payments so you can make a payment or set up recurring payments. This is directly connected to Skyward so you see the money immediately go to your child's account. If you have any questions please email or call your school office.

Preschool Payments: Once in Revtrak you will see in the upper right area an arrow next to SHOP. Click the arrow and pick Preschool in order for you to complete your payment. If you have any questions please email or call the Salt Creek school office.

Salt Creek - Angie Holden - aholden@saltcreek48.org 630-832-6122 ext. 4001

Please make sure to notify Angie Holden at Salt Creek if your child will be absent, arriving late, or being dismissed early. It is helpful to contact your child's teacher in these matters as well, but it is very important to contact the office! If you have any doctor's notes, please send those to our health office staff.

Angie Holden (Salt Creek Administrative Assistant): aholden@satlcreek48.org

Danyelle Olsen (District Certified School Nurse @ Salt Creek): dolsen@saltcreek48.org

Markita Simmons (District Nurse @ Albright): msimmons@saltcreek48.org

Liz Gonzalez (District Health Aide @ Swartz): egonzalez@saltcreek48.org

Thank you!

As a reminder, all students in Kindergarten and any new/transfer students are required to have:

• Physical and Vision examinations on file by October 15, 2023. The physical and vision exams must be dated within the last 12 months.

• Dental examination on file by May 15th, 2024. The dental exam must be dated between November 15th, 2022 - May 15th, 2024.

Preschool students only need a physical examination.

Physical Exam: https://dph.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idph/files/forms/certificateof-child-health-examination-042116.pdf

Dental Exam: https://dph.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idph/forms/topics-services/prevention-wellness/oral-health/dental-exam-form-2021.pdf

Vision Exam: https://dph.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idph/files/forms/eye-examination-report-050216.pdf

If you have questions please contact Nurse Olsen at Salt Creek 630-832-6122

Lauren Scanlan, Principal

lscanlan@saltcreek48.org

Salt Creek 630-832-6122 ext. 3055

Angie Holden, Salt Creek Administrative Assistant to the Principal

aholden@saltcreek48.org

630-832-6122 ext.4001

Do you know of a staff member in Salt Creek District 48 that deserves some extraordinary recognition for something they have done in our school district to make a difference for others? Or do you just want to share some kindness around. Please fill out this form to have this staff member recognized for their extraordinary accomplishment. https://forms.gle/tmBzY11DB1P3ggjv9