Spring Creek Elementary School Handbook

Dear Spring Creek Elementary Families,

As we look forward to an exciting school year, I want to take a moment to reflect on core values and expectations that will make our school such a special place to learn and grow.

The heart of Spring Creek Elementary is defined by three foundational values: being Safe, Respectful, and Responsible in all that we do. These aren't just rules we follow; they represent who we are and how we care for one another every single day.

Whether students are in the classroom engaging in high-level learning, walking through the hallways, enjoying time with friends at recess, or representing our school in the community, living out these core principles ensures that every child feels valued, supported, and ready to succeed. 

Being Safe: Taking care of ourselves and others physically and emotionally, creating an environment where everyone feels secure and welcomed.

Being Respectful: Honoring diverse perspectives, treating classmates and staff with kindness, and taking pride in our shared spaces.

Being Responsible: Taking ownership of our learning, actions, and choices, and striving to give our best effort in everything we undertake.

When we say “We are Spring Creek,” our students, staff, and families are declaring their commitment to these core values, and when our students, teachers, and families partner together around these values, we cultivate a caring, inclusive community where every student can truly thrive. Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our school family.

We are Spring Creek!

Sincerely,

Mr. Cottrell

Our mission is to educate students for success in a changing world.

Our vision is to provide an equitable, challenging, meaningful, and well-rounded educational learning experience in a measurable way so all students can be safe, respectful, responsible, and work to achieve.

Spring Creek Elementary’s mission is to cultivate a caring and inclusive school community where every student is safe, respectful, and responsible. We are committed to high levels of instruction, immersion in language and culture, purposeful character development, and diverse learning opportunities that prepare our students for a successful future.

Start/End Time:

Monday - Thursday 8:30-3:00

Friday 8:30-1:45

FOR SAFETY PURPOSES, VISITORS AND VOLUNTEERS MUST ENTER THE BUILDING THROUGH THE FRONT DOORS AND CHECK IN AT THE OFFICE. ALL OTHER BUILDING DOORS ARE LOCKED.  Please Note: You will ring the door bell and present a photo id towards the camera.

School Colors 

Dark Blue, Seafoam, and Golf

School Mascot 

Eagle 

Office Staff 

In case of bad weather, listen to KVNU 610 AM, or KBLQ 1390 AM to receive information about school being closed. Decisions should be announced about 6:30 A.M. You will also receive a text message, email, and/or phone call if you have accessed the Power School Announcement system.

Valuable instruction time is lost when students miss school, arrive late, or leave early. Please make arrangements to pick up missed work when students are absent. If students will be out of school for more than three days due to illness or accident, homebound teacher services are available, and arrangements can be made through your child’s classroom teacher by calling the school (435-563-6229). To meet state attendance reporting requirements, please call the school if your child will be absent for any reason. Attendance letters will be sent home after 10 consecutive absences. Students who arrive at school late must check in at the office before going to class. Daily attendance is vital, please make sure your child is attending school. Please attempt to schedule vacations and appointments around school breaks.  Please send students to school on time.

Please try to make any necessary scheduling arrangements with your children before they leave home. It is important to keep classroom interruptions to a minimum.

Students should look good and feel comfortable at school. Students should be well groomed, and wear modest clothing. Shorts should reach mid-thigh and skirts should be near the knee. Pants should be worn securely around the waist and shirts should cover the tops of pants in the back when sitting down. Bare midriffs, tank tops, see-through or net fabrics, halter-tops, off the shoulder, low cut tops and muscle shirts are discouraged. Pants and shirts with large holes are not appropriate school dress, nor is clothing that distracts from learning. Shoes must be worn at all times. Athletic shoes are suggested for PE days. Hats are not to be worn in the building. Exceptions may be made for special activities

Payment envelopes are in a basket on the office counter. Fill out the information on the envelope and put it in the payment basket on the counter. You will be notified through PowerSchool when lunch money is running low.  If you would like to try for Free lunch, forms can be filled out on the district website by clicking here.

LUNCH COST PER DAY:

• Child $2.05
• Adult $3.50
• Milk $0.35

BREAKFAST COST PER DAY:

• Child $1.40
• Adult $2.00

The cafeteria doors will open at 8:40 for breakfast. Lunch times for classes and a lunch menu, can be found on our website.  We also have menus available in the front lobby of the school and send the menu home via email monthly, with our newsletter.  Please make us aware of any food allergies your child has. A doctor's note will be required if your child needs to purchase a special diet meal. We love having parents join their students for lunch. We ask that parents call the school before 9:30 to let us know if they are planning on buying a lunch so we can adjust our lunch count. We want to make sure we have prepared enough food for everyone.

Students are not permitted to have any type of medication at school unless they have a doctor prescribed Health Care Plan on file in the office. Once this is in place, medication can then be administered by school personnel or carried by the child. It is important that the school/ teacher(s) are made aware of any special medical needs your child may have.

Please do not send or bring treats, including homemade food, for birthdays as it can be harmful for the students with allergies. The teacher recognizes the students on their birthdays and the PTA gives treats to students who have birthdays during the month. Please do not send balloons, flowers, etc., to school, as it is disruptive to the learning environment. If these items do come to school, they will be kept in the office and given to your child after the school day is over.

School Telephones: for official school use and student emergencies. Students should not use them to arrange playdates.

Cell Phone/ GABB (text) watches or other wearable devices: Elementary students’ cellular devices, including wearable devices (Airpods, Gabb Watches, smart watches, etc.) must be turned off from the first bell and remain off until the last bell. Communication with parents or guardians will be facilitated through the teacher or the central office of the school.  Wearable cellular devices may be worn as long as they do not create a distraction or a disruption during school hours.  Students who choose to bring cellular devices to school do so at their own risk.  The school district assumes no liability for lost, stolen, or damaged devices.  

Please help your child understand this policy.  

To view the policy in its entirety please visit https://go.boarddocs.com/ut/ccsdut/Board.nsf/Public?open&id=policies#

Students should not bring toys, trading cards (Pokemon), gum, candy, electronics, or anything that distracts from learning. Students should seek the teacher’s permission before bringing P.E. equipment and label personal equipment with their name. Students should not sell or trade personal items at school.

• The west Drop-Off/Pick-Up lot and north side pull-in accommodate 30+ vehicles at a time.
• Right-Turn only exits at pick-up/drop-off, reducing wait time.
• Walking students exit the north side of the building or the playground exit, reducing West lot congestion.
• The East lot is available for parents assisting their children out of their car and to the entry doors. If entering the building, parents must utilize the front doors on the west side of the building. Please do not regularly drop-off/pick-up from the east lot.
• School employees will not monitor any use of the church parking lot. School employees will assist with student crossing in front of the West/East lots before and after school.

Student Drop-Off/Pick-Up PDF