Silver Creek Elementary School

📢 Attention parents! There will be NO school on Oct. 26th & 27th due to Parent/Teacher conferences. We value the partnership with our families and look forward to productive discussions about our students' progress. Mark your calendars! 🗓️ #TriadTogether

Dear Parents/Guardians, Happy Friday! I wanted to take a moment to share the following information as we close the books on the first quarter of the school year… 1st quarter report cards will be accessible under the portfolio tile within Skyward on Wednesday, October 25th. Skills for PE, Music, and Art are assessed at the end of the 2nd and 4th quarters. The Troy Fire Department will be at school with us on Wednesday, October 25th for a special "Halloween Pumpkin Drop Assembly" on our blacktop! Also, our “PTO Kiss a Pig Event” will be taking place in between the dropping of the pumpkins! The assembly schedule is as follows, and parents are welcome to join us for the fun! (12:40-1:40 - Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st grade) and (1:40-2:40 - 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade). Just a reminder, Parent Teacher Conferences will take place on Thursday, October 26th and Friday, October 27th. School will not be in session on these days. Your child's teacher will communicate with you to arrange a time for a conference. Finally, this is just a friendly reminder that the front doors of our school do not officially open to welcome students until 8:30 am. If your child is a walker or a biker rider, they should be arriving between 8:30 and 8:50. We’ve had students ask if they can wait in our vestibule until 8:30, and unfortunately we are not able to accommodate this due to lack of space. Also, this zone of our school is not supervised by staff until 8:30. Thanks for your understanding with this matter. Have a great weekend! Mike Speer

This is a reminder that tomorrow, Friday, October 20th, will be a School Improvement Day for the Triad district. Elementary students will be released at 11:50 AM, middle school students at 10:30 AM, and high school students at 10:45 AM.

👏 In honor of Principal Appreciation Week, let's give a big round of applause to Mike Speer & Jessica Bracamontes, the incredible principals of Silver Creek Elementary School! Thank you for your exceptional leadership and unwavering support for our students. 🏫🛡️ #TriadTogether

Dear Parents/Guardians, Happy Friday! The second half of October is going to be a busy one at Silver Creek! Please make note of the following dates as we close out our week… Voegele Studios will be at school on Tuesday, 10/17 for retakes and make ups for those that were absent on our original picture day. Our next fire drill will take place on 10/19. The Troy Fire Department will be joining us to observe the drill in action. Friday, 10/20 is a half day of school for us, and dismissal will take place at 11:50. We have a School Improvement Day built into our school schedule that afternoon. Red Ribbon Week will take place at school 10/23-10/25. Red Ribbon Week is the largest drug-abuse prevention campaign in the nation, and our students love to support this by showing their school spirit. The school themes this year were selected by our 5th grade class and listed below.... 10/23...Don’t get mixed up in drugs! Wear your craziest mixed up outfit! 10/24...Team up against drugs! Twin day or wear your favorite sport team/colors! 10/25...I’m too bright for drugs! Wear bright colors and sunglasses! The Troy Fire Department will be at school with us on Wednesday, 10/25 for a special "Halloween Pumpkin Drop Assembly" on our blacktop! Also, our “PTO Kiss a Pig Event” will be taking place in between the dropping of the pumpkins! The assembly schedule is as follows, and parents are welcome to join us for the fun! (12:40-1:40 - Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st grade) and (1:40-2:40 - 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade). Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place on Thursday 10/26 and Friday 10/27. School will not be in session on these days. Your child's teacher will communicate with you to arrange a time for a conference. We have a Scholastic Book Fair planned to close out the month of October. The book displays will be set up in our school’s library, and the grand opening to shop will coincide with Parent/Teacher Conferences. Please click on the link below for volunteer sign ups and e-wallet information. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/silvercreek1 Thanks and have a great weekend! Mike Speer

Please see the new stadium guidelines at THS in anticipation of tonight's football game.

🌟 Happy National Instructional Coaches Day! 🌟 Today, we celebrate and honor our amazing instructional coaches who work tirelessly to empower and support our educators and students. Thank you for your dedication and invaluable contributions! 🎉 #TriadTogether

Just a reminder that there is no school tomorrow, Friday, October 6th, for Fall Break and Monday, October 9th, for Columbus Day. Enjoy the cooler weather!

🌟 Happy National Custodian Day! 🌟 Today, we celebrate our incredible custodial team who keep our schools clean and safe. Thank you for your dedication and hard work in making our learning environment exceptional! 🙌 #NationalCustodianDay #ThankYouCustodians #TriadTogether🧹👏

Dear Parents/Guardians, Happy Friday! It is hard to believe we are already through the month of September! I wanted to take a moment and bring a few early October dates to your attention as we close out the week… 10/2 - 10/5... "Take your Parent to PE Week!"...This is a nationwide initiative where parents get the opportunity to join their child at school and participate in one of their physical education classes. A special thanks to our PE teachers, Mrs. Ulrich and Mr. Wiemers, for their work organizing this event for our Silver Creek families. 10/5 Troy Elementary PTO Gum, Hat, & PJ Day!...This fundraiser is always a student favorite at Silver Creek (Cash only…$1 to wear a hat, $1 to wear PJ’s, $0.25 piece of gum during lunch periods). 10/6 - 10/9 No School (Fall Break / Columbus Day) Have a great weekend and thanks as always for your support! Mike Speer

Dear Parents/Guardians, Happy Friday! It was another great week at Silver Creek! This certainly is a busy time of the school year, and I will continue to share weekly updates on Fridays highlighting both school and district information. Please note the following items this week… Each year, our 4th and 5th grade students have the opportunity to participate in the Triad Children's Chorus. Please see the attached flyer if your child is interested in this extra curricular activity. Children's Chorus Registration Form Triad is hosting Collinsville in varsity football on October 20th, and the theme of the game is “Pink Out”. T-shirts are being sold for the game with proceeds supporting our Triad Strong Foundation. Please see the flyer below if you are interested in purchasing a “Fight Like a Knight!” Shirt. Pink Out Game Online Store Have a great weekend! Mike Speer

We want to thank the Troy Police Department for providing ALICE training to our staff at two locations, Triad High School and CA Henning. The safety of our students and staff is one of our highest priorities and having a staff trained to respond to an armed intruder is critical. Appreciate the presenters from the department along with those from Troy Fire Protection who came to help!

This is a reminder that tomorrow, Wednesday, September 20th, will be a School Improvement Day for the Triad district. Elementary students will be released at 11:50 AM, middle school students at 10:30 AM, and high school students at 10:45 AM.

👨‍💻 Happy School IT Appreciation Day! 👩‍💻 Today, we honor our incredible IT team for their dedication in keeping our 4000 students and 500 staff members connected and empowered through technology. They are the backbone of our district, always going above and beyond to ensure seamless digital learning and working experiences. Thank you, tech heroes, for your hard work and innovation in enhancing education every day! 🙌💻🌟 #TriadTogether

Dear Parents/Guardians, Happy Friday! We had another outstanding week of school! The weather has been beautiful and it has been neat to see the kids enjoying their time outside during PE and recess. I wanted to take a moment and bring a few items to your attention as we close out the week... - Wednesday, September 20th is a half day of school, and dismissal will take place at 11:50. We have a School Improvement Day built into our school schedule that afternoon. - We are continuing to upload community flyers into a “virtual backpack” rather than making copies for all student folders. Please see the attached link…https://www.tcusd2.org/browse/200749 - Finally, please see the attached “Event Committee Sign Up” link from our Troy PTO. Our PTO is instrumental in supporting Silver Creek Elementary, and we appreciate the parents that continue to volunteer their time to give back to our school. link…https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZnBT5OJmWTdpK6FWbFZLWncECMfHcL1deYRsuC32CsE/edit?usp=sharing Thank you and I hope everyone has a great weekend! Mike Speer

Dear Parents/Guardians, Happy Friday! It’s been another great week at Silver Creek! I wanted to close out the week with a reminder of previous district communication regarding our new Triad attendance procedures… This year all Triad schools (K-12) will utilize the following attendance procedures to improve our communication with families and have a more uniform approach regarding regular school attendance. When a student is absent for 7, 14, and 21 days, for excused or unexcused reasons, parents will receive a letter in their student’s Skyward parent portal or via email. These letters are “auto generated” for every student to inform parents of the number of days their students have been absent and to keep an open line of communication between the school and parents. Please continue to communicate with us and provide any relevant documentation as to why your student is absent. This allows us to provide the necessary support for you and your child while they are away from school. We understand that some absences are unavoidable (illness, family emergencies, etc.). As always, we encourage open communication to work with families that have extenuating circumstances. We appreciate your understanding and support in promoting regular school attendance to ensure a quality education for your student. Thank you and I hope everyone has a great weekend! Mike Speer #WeAreSilverCreek #Teamwork

Dear Parents/Guardians, Happy Friday! It is hard to believe we are already through the month of August! I wanted to take a moment and bring the following items to your attention as we close out the week… We are keeping a close eye on the Clay St. construction project as some of our students walk and/or ride bikes to school. Our crossing guards will continue to be stationed on the east Dewey St. sidewalk. There is a section of sidewalk on the west side of Clay and Dewey that leads to Market St. that is accessible at the moment. We will assist students with crossing at this location, but please understand things can change daily as construction progresses. Please remind your child to always look for our crossing guards to safely cross Dewey St. before and after school. Thank you to everyone that attended our first PTO meeting this week! Our PTO is instrumental in supporting Silver Creek Elementary. Please see the attached website for more information regarding our PTO….https://bit.ly/pto4troyschools 4th and 5h grade parents, your child's Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) scores will be arriving home today. The IAR is a state-mandated assessment designed to measure your child's proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics, aligned with the Illinois Learning Standards. This assessment provides valuable insights into your child's academic progress and helps us tailor instruction to better meet their individual needs. Thank you and I hope everyone has a great holiday weekend! Mike Speer #WeAreSilverCreek #Teamwork

Dear Parents/Guardians, Happy Friday! It’s been another great week at Silver Creek! I wanted to share with everyone that we will have our first practice fire drill of the school year on Wednesday, August 30th. Teachers have been reviewing building evacuation procedures with their classes in preparation for this day. I also wanted to share that we are starting to upload community flyers into a “virtual backpack” rather than making copies for all student folders. Please see the attached link…https://www.tcusd2.org/browse/200749 Finally, please take note of the upcoming dates… - Our first PTO meeting is set for Tuesday, August 29th at 6:30pm. We will meet in the Silver Creek cafeteria. - School will not be in session on Monday, September 4th (Labor Day). - School Picture Day has been set for Thursday, September 7th. Thank you and I hope everyone has a great weekend! Mike Speer

Dear Silver Creek Families, Happy Friday! We had an outstanding first week, and we loved welcoming all of our new students and a new kindergarten class to our team at Silver Creek. Our "one word" theme this year is “Teamwork”, and we are bringing awareness to the fact that being kind and thoughtful to others will foster a positive culture within our school. We call this “The Silver Creek Way”. You will see and hear the word "teamwork" a lot this year! I've attached a “Silver Creek Team Store” link to this exchange if you are interested in ordering "SC" spirit wear. The online store will close at the end of August, and Gateway Impressions will deliver orders to school for distribution after the store closes. Online Store - http://www.gatewayimpressions.com/silvercreekelementary Have a great weekend, and We Are SILVER CREEK! Mike Speer

Happy First Day of School! We are so excited to see you this morning! May this year be the best one yet! #TriadTogether