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Support at Sand Creek - Title I information

The following information is a jointly developed agreement that explains how family members and teachers will work together to make sure all of our students get the support they need to reach and exceed grade level standards. The families and staff at Sand Creek Elementary annually discuss, review, and revise this information. Your student’s needs, progress, and achievements will be shared at fall and winter conferences. For more information about this agreement, contact your student’s teacher.

Students on the carpet

 

Title I School Improvement Strategies 

Sand Creek  Elementary is committed to providing an atmosphere of learning for all students. We will focus on the following this year:

  • Reading & Math: Using student data to inform instruction and to form intervention groups.
  • Catalyst Approach: Consistently implement best practices to create positive classroom cultures.
  • Social Emotional Learning: Consistently implement Character Strong curriculum.

Progress on these school effort will be reported to families each Trimester, via the school newsletter.

Students working in the classroom

 

In the Classroom

Teachers and support staff will:

  • Implement intentional strategies for building relationships between staff and students
  • Align grade level instruction to standards and best practices
  • Use student data to drive instruction that supports individual growth
  • Engage in professional reflection, learning, and growth
  • Support social/emotional learning
Students and principal

 

At Home

Sand Creek’s parents and guardians joined staff to develop ideas on how to support students’ in reading and math.

  •  Support regular attendance
  • Limit screen time and monitor usage
  • Develop a consistent reading routine
  • Grow your child’s word knowledge by talking to them about everything
  • Communicate regularly with your child’s teacher
  • Develop your child’s number sense by discussing the math we use in daily life (calendar, money, time, shopping)
  • Play board games, puzzles, etc. with your student
Students smiling in the gym

 

Communication

Our school is committed to keeping families informed. 

  • Grade level expectations and student progress will be explained at fall and winter conferences.
  • Teachers can also provide information about your student’s learning habits.
  • Results of MCA, NWEA MAP, and other grade appropriate assessments will be provided at conferences and made available on in the My Student Test Results app on A-H Connect.

Find the following information by visiting our school website:

  • Volunteer opportunities.
  • Details about the family events that will be happening at our school.

Events for families

Welcome Back Night
Thursday, September 19, 2024 5:00-7:00 p.m. 

Math Night
Thursday, November 14, 2024  5:30-7:00 p.m.

Reading Night
Thursday, January 30, 2025 5:30-7:00 p.m. 

World Heritage Night 
Thursday, April 10, 2025 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Family Fun & Art Night
May 22, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Conferences

Fall Conferences:
Monday, October 7, 2024 12-8 p.m.
Thursday, October 10, 2024 4-8 p.m.

Winter Conferences:
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 12-8 p.m.
Thursday, February 20, 2025 4-8 p.m.

Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)

September 17, 2024 (fall goals)
October 15, 2024
November 19, 2024
December 17, 2024 (tri one progress)
January 21, 2025
February. 11, 2025
March. 18, 2025 (tri two progress + 25-26 planning)
April 15, 2025
May 20, 2025

Information about Title I funded activities will be shared and your input will be gathered.

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