S U G A R C R E E K E L E M E N T A R Y IT'S A GREAT DAY TO BE A CHEETAH

DECEMBER 2017

PRINCIPAL'S HOLIDAY AFTER SCHOOL WARM CORNER PARTIES PICK UP CLOTHES My wish for all Sugar Winter Holiday Parents should not be parking As the weather their cars and getting out in any Creek families and Parties will be changes we want lane of traffic in the front of the to remind everyone staff is a safe, on Thursday, school. Parents getting out to to make sure your peaceful holiday December 21 get their children must park in a kids are dressed season filled with at 1:45. Thank parking spot. Please refrain from parking in the middle of appropriately for family and love. you to all the the parking lot. (Please note outside recess. Stay warm, and we volunteers that that parking in a handicap The students will will see all students make these parking spot requires a state go out each day as issued sticker.) Parking in one long as the back on Tuesday, parties of the lanes of traffic causes a temperature (with January 9. possible! disruption in the traffic flow and windchill) is 20 inconveniences the other degrees or above. I parents picking up their always tell the kids Mrs. Combs children. It is essential that we it’s better to dress all follow the same guidelines to ensure a safe dismissal. in layers!! Thanks!

Be Respectful November Cheetah PBIS December Focus Spotlight Winners Our November "Out of the Blue" was a PE game with combined classes. It Be Responsible Jaxson Hall Divine Ngoma was an exciting end to our month Connor Corrington Bryce Kuhlman Brooke Skeate Gabby Pettit focusing on respect. Be Ready Kathy Soto-Catalan Callie Raymond Aslihan Altinay Ciera Beyers During the month of December, Makenzie Stampley Jazzi Bell Be Safe students will learn to 'PAWS' and Avery Lang think. Important Dates

2017 PTO Meeting Dates: Tuesday, December 12: The meetings are the 2nd PTO Meeting Wednesday, December 13: Tuesday of every month Late Start & Pajama Day unless there is a conflict. Thursday, December 21: Our next meeting will be Holiday Parties @ 1:45 Tuesday, December Last Day before Winter Break 12 at 6:00 Hope to see 2018 you there! 1-8: NO SCHOOL--Institute Day 1-9: School resumes from holiday break 1-19: Restaurant Night @ Chuck E. Cheese 3-9 pm 1-24: 2nd grade breakfast bunch Late Starts 2-14: 3rd grade breakfast bunch Remaining late start days for the year: 2-15: Reading Night @ Barnes & Noble Wednesday, December 12 3-15: 4th/5th grade Music Program 6:30 pm Wednesday, January 24 4-11: 4th grade breakfast bunch Wednesday, February 14 4-19: Music Programs: Kindergarten 6:00 Wednesday, March 7 pm & 1st grade 7:00 pm Wednesday, March 21 5-3: 2nd/3rd grade music program 6:30 pm Wednesday, April 11 5-9: 5th grade breakfast bunch Wednesday, May 9

Weather Related Closings There are several options for parents to find out when the weather requires the school to be closed or dismissed early. The district will use the School Messenger automated calling system to call all households. Other means of notification include the following radio stations: WJBC 1230AM, WBNQ 101.5FM, WIHN 96.7FM, WBWN 104.1FM, WGLT 98.1FM, or WWCT 106FM. You may also access the following websites: Unit 5, WJBC, or WBNQ The decision to dismiss early due to inclement weather is made before 11:00 am, and the media will be notified at that time. Please do not call the school office or the Unit Office for this information. If nothing has been announced by 11:00 am it will be a full day of school. Please arrange with your child now what they are to do in case of early dismissal