July 25, 2024

Sugar Creek Family,

Welcome back to school! We are so excited to begin the 2024-2025 school year! At Sugar Creek Elementary, we are unwavering in our commitment to providing your children with a safe and positive learning environment. We understand the importance of fostering a strong partnership between home and school, as parents are invaluable partners in their child's education.

We take immense pride in our student's achievements and growth as a school community. Over the past several years, we have witnessed positive progress, a testament to our commitment to meeting each child at their current level and helping them progress further. Our teachers, who are the backbone of this success, have been diligently preparing their classrooms for another exciting year, attending professional development training, and implementing new strategies to cater to the diverse learning needs of all students. We are proud of our collective achievements and look forward to more successes in the coming year.

At Sugar Creek Elementary, we prioritize the safety of our students and staff above all else. We conduct regular fire, tornado, and lockdown drills throughout the school year to ensure a secure and healthy school environment. While we cannot provide specific drill dates, please rest assured that we are fully prepared and equipped to handle any emergency. If you have any questions regarding these essential state-mandated drills, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We invite parents to volunteer at our school and join their children for lunch during their designated time. Lunchtime visits will commence on Monday, September 2nd, allowing students to become familiar with cafeteria routines. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact our school counselor, Lori McGinnis, at lmcginnis@bentonvillek12.org. Your active participation in our school community is welcomed and encouraged, as it fosters a sense of belonging and strengthens our school community.

We encourage you to explore our school website for information on upcoming events, student/parent handbooks, staff pictures, and the incredible accomplishments of our students and teachers. This school year, we will unite as the Sugar Creek community to showcase our "Patriot Pride" by wearing school colors or theme t-shirts every Friday. Our theme emphasizes the significance of school attendance, embracing individuality, fostering a sense of belonging, and using bees as a symbol. Our motto is "Be here, be you, belong," we will integrate this theme into various school spirit activities, including the SCE Open House and monthly Patriot Celebrations.

Once again, we extend a warm welcome to you and your family to our school. We are filled with excitement and anticipation for the fantastic school year ahead, which we hope will be filled with learning, growth, and memorable experiences!

Sincerely,

Dr. Stephanie Summerford, Principal

ssummerford@bentonvillek12.org

Mr. Jeff Antuna, Assistant Principal

jantuna@bentonvillek12.org

Sugar Creek Arts Academy