Ruth McGregor Elementary

We are looking for a Long Term Substitute in our elementary building. Please click the link to view & apply. https://sccs.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=30

If you are looking for something to do this Saturday, September 9, please visit the LISD Tech Center from 11am-3pm for a fun & FREE family event!

On Saturday, September 9th the Sand Creek Marching Band, along with the Ida Marching Band, will be performing at the Tiger's Entrance prior to the start of the Detroit Tigers baseball game versus the Chicago White Sox. Discounted tickets are available at the link below as well as additional information. We hope to see you there! https://fevogm.com/event/sandcreekband23

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Due to the extreme heat expected tomorrow, Thursday August 24th, we will be moving to a half day of school. Jr/Sr HS students will be released at 11:30am and elementary students will be released at 11:45am. Please contact your building principal with any questions.

Reminder - We will be having the second Bond Informational Meeting on Tuesday night, Tuesday, August 22nd, at 7 p.m. in the Sand Creek Jr/Sr High School library. Hope to see you there!

Free Breakfast and Lunch for ALL students at Sand Creek Community Schools!!!

Youth Cheer registration is open. Please complete this Google form and submit payment via Venmo, or bring cash or check to the high school pavilion tonight, 5:30-7pm. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfuGTbsYw4Iexn55SXlkpPWGXJvCcGTpXNLzfjEJKL16JHMYQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Reminder - the first Bond Informational Meeting is tomorrow night, Tuesday, August 8th, at 7 p.m. in the Sand Creek Jr/Sr High School library. Hope to see you there!

Sand Creek Community: Mark your calendars for these important upcoming dates! - High School fall sports begins on Monday, August 7th - Sand Creek Schools Bond Issue Proposal Information Night will be held Tuesday, August 8th at 7 p.m. in the Don Harlan library - Registration packets are available for pick-up from the school office starting Monday, August 7th. Upon return and completion of the packets, students will receive schedules and teacher assignments. - High School Band Camp - August 7th-9th and 14th-15th: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Special Board Meeting - Monday, August 14th at 6 p.m. - 6th Grade Orientation and Open House - Tuesday, August 15th (see separate post for details) - Open Houses - Wednesday, August 16th *Ruth McGregor Elementary: 4-6 p.m. *Sand Creek Jr/Sr High School: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - First Day of School - Monday, August 21st (half-day) **Watch for the August edition of the Aggie Connection Newsletter for more important dates and information. Will be in your homes soon.

Classroom Supply Lists are now available on the home page of both building websites: Elementary: https://www.sc-aggies.us/o/rme Jr. High: https://www.sc-aggies.us/o/schs

VACANT SEAT ON THE SAND CREEK BOARD OF EDUCATION Effective September 1, 2023 Pursuant to section 311 of Michigan’s Election Law, MCL 168.311(1), the Sand Creek Community Schools Board of Education is accepting written notice from qualified, interested and registered electors of Sand Creek Community Schools wishing to be appointed to serve on the Sand Creek Community Schools Board of Education. Written notice and required materials must be submitted no later than 3:00 p.m. (EST) on Friday, August 11, 2023, to the Sand Creek Board of Education, Attn: Sharon Smith, Superintendent, 6518 Sand Creek Hwy. Sand Creek, Michigan 49279, or via email to sharon.smith@sc-aggies.us. Applicants must submit the following materials to be considered for appointment: • Written letter of interest submitted to the Superintendent by the deadline (see above). • A few lines of introduction, a brief bio, and motivation for applying for the open board seat should be included in the letter. • Proof that the applicant is a current registered voter in the Sand Creek Community Schools district. • The board may request interested applicants to attend a special board meeting on Monday, August 14th. The Sand Creek Board of Education will review applicant materials received and reserves the right to interview select candidates to ascertain their qualifications. Appointment by the board to fill this vacancy shall be made by a majority vote of the full board on August 21, 2023 with the effective date of the appointment on September 1, 2023. The individual appointed by the Sand Creek Board of Education to fill the vacancy on the Sand Creek Schools Board of Education shall file an acceptance of office and hold office only until a successor is elected at the next general November election in the manner provided by law. The term would end December 31, 2024. If the vacancy is not filled within thirty (30) days after it occurs, the Board of the Intermediate School District shall fill the vacancy by appointment.

We are still accepting School of Choice applications; now through Friday, August 25th.

Back to School Open Houses are quickly approaching!

The 2023/2024 school year kicks-off at Sand Creek Schools with the Back-to-School Open House on Wednesday, August 16th. This will be a great chance for students and parents to meet teachers, find classrooms and lockers, and greet classmates and staff. • Ruth McGregor Elementary School Open House: August 16th, 4-6 p.m. • Sand Creek Jr./Sr. High School Open House: August 16th, 5:30-7:30 p.m. • A separate 6th grade Open House and Orientation will be held on Tuesday, August 15th, 6-7:30 p.m. The first day of school is Monday, August 21st, which is a half-day. The Sand Creek Jr./Sr. High School will dismiss at 11:30 p.m. and Ruth McGregor Elementary School will dismiss at 11:45 a.m. The full district calendar, as well as both building calendars, are currently being worked on but can be found on the district website as soon as they are ready.

We are looking to fill some positions for the 2023-2024 school year. Please click the link below to see what openings we have! https://sccs.tedk12.com/hire/Index.aspx

We have an opening in our Jr./Sr. High School office. Please click the link below to view the job details and apply. The deadline is next Wednesday, May 31st. https://sccs.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=25

There are a few days left to buy a topiary for a Senior! The last day to do so is this Friday, May 26th. Thank you to those that already have!

Today is the day! Join Superintendent Sharon Smith today at 4pm in the HS Library for some popcorn.

Please click the link below if you are looking for a summer tutor for your student: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14IvhSszpy2rBEb02bqg98rgdLPuYElDHlCfF3c8XhN8/edit#gid=1174628337

Sand Creek Schools is having a Lockdown drill today (Wednesday, May 17th) at 8:25 a.m. This is ONLY a drill.