Sand Creek Elementary

10/20/2026

🎨✨ After-School Creative Fun! 🎄🖌️

Looking for a fun way for your child to get creative after school? Join Createry Workshop Camp with Ms. Courtney for a special opportunity to create fun, festive holiday art! 🎨🎅

Let your child’s imagination shine while enjoying some holiday-inspired creativity! ✨

📝 Sign up today! 👉 https://www.hisawyer.com/createry-workshop-camp/schedules?sched_ids%5B%5D=1279315&schedule_id=camps

10/20/2026

🍎💙 Every Eagle Makes a Difference! Nominate an Outstanding Sand Creek Staff Member! 💙🍎

🌟 2027 Apple Award Nominations are NOW OPEN! 🌟

At Sand Creek Elementary, we are fortunate to have AMAZING educators and staff who go above and beyond every day to make a difference in the lives of our students and families! 🦅

The Foundation for Douglas County Schools is proud to recognize exceptional educators and staff who inspire a love of learning, foster student success, and bring extraordinary innovation to our schools!

💙 Did you know BOTH certified and classified staff can be nominated? From our incredible teachers and specialists to our educational assistants, office staff, and support teams—EVERY member of our Sand Creek community plays an important role in helping our Eagles SOAR!

✨ How can you nominate someone?

It's easy! Choose the option that works best for you:

🎥 Record a video using your we**am.

📹 Upload a video you've already created.

✍️ Submit a written nomination.

Share what makes this staff member so special! The most meaningful nominations include a specific story or example of how that person has made a difference for your student or family.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Students and families are encouraged to participate! Students ages 13–17 may submit a nomination with parent permission. Parents may submit nominations on behalf of younger students.

🍎 Nominate a Sand Creek staff member today!

🔗 https://www.foundationdcs.org/sand-creek-elementary-aa-nominations-schools

📅 Nominations close October 26th!

Let's celebrate the incredible people who make Sand Creek such a special place to learn and grow! Your nomination could mean the world to someone who makes a difference every day! 💙🤍

10/18/2026

🦅💙 Welcome Back from Fall Break, Sand Creek Eagles! 🍂

We hope our families enjoyed a wonderful, relaxing Fall Break! We are excited to welcome everyone back and kick off another great week of learning!
📣 Have you checked out the latest Principal's Blast?
Be sure to scroll all the way through so you don't miss important announcements, upcoming events, reminders, and all the exciting things happening at Sand Creek!
📲 Click the link to read the Principal's Blast and stay connected! https://app.smore.com/n/5z6g04
⏰ Reminders:
🔔Our updated bell schedule begins TOMORROW: Doors open at 8:25 AM, and the tardy bell rings at 8:40 AM.
❌🚌 Also we have NO Bus Route #2 THIS week.

10/15/2026

10/15/2026

🏈🍕 Broncos Football + Papa John’s = the perfect Fall Break dinner! 🧡💙

Skip the cooking tonight and order Papa John’s while cheering on our Denver Broncos! 🏈🍕 The perfect way to enjoy a fall break football night with family.
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🍕🏈 TODAY is Papa John’s Spirit Day! Broncos Thursday Night Football + pizza = dinner plans handled! 🙌🧡💙

Use code DOUGH for 30% OFF your entire order at regular menu price, and Sand Creek Elementary gets 20% back! 🦅

Share with family, friends, and neighbors—everyone can save while supporting our school! 💛💙

📍 9245 S Broadway, Highlands Ranch
📲 Order at papajohns.com or scan the QR code in the graphic.

Skip the cooking, grab some pizza, and cheer on the Broncos! 🍕🏈

Sand Creek Elementary

10/14/2026

🍕🍂🏈 FALL WEATHER + BRONCOS FOOTBALL + PIZZA = THE PERFECT COMBO!🧡💙

Eagles, we've got your dinner plans covered for TOMORROW, Thursday, October 15!

Cozy fall weather, Broncos football, and delicious Papa John's Pizza! 🍕🏈 What could be better?

🙌 Skip the cooking, enjoy the game, and support Sand Creek Elementarywith our Papa John's Pizza Fundraiser!

🍕 Here's the DEAL!
🎉 YOU SAVE 30% on your entire order at regular menu price!
💙 SCE GETS 20% BACK to support our school!
📲 ORDER: www.papajohns.com
🔑 USE PROMO CODE: DOUGH when ordering!

📍 Papa John's – 9245 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch

💙🧡 Grab your favorite pizza, cheer on the Broncos, and support our SCE Eagles—all while saving on dinner!

🍕🏈 GO BRONCOS! GO EAGLES! 🦅💙

10/14/2026

🔔 New Bell Schedule Begins October 19, SCE Eagles! 🦅

When students return from Fall Break on Monday, October 19th, our start and dismissal times will shift five minutes later.

🗓️ Monday–Thursday
• Doors Open: 8:25 a.m.
• Tardy Bell: 8:40 a.m.
• Dismissal: 3:35 p.m.

🗓️ Friday — Late Start
• Doors Open: 9:10 a.m.
• Tardy Bell: 9:25 a.m.
• Dismissal: 3:35 p.m.

🚌 This adjustment will help better align bus routes across our region, support safe and reliable transportation, and reduce student wait times—especially as winter weather approaches.

Please update your morning and afternoon routines! Thank you for your flexibility and partnership. 💙🤍

10/12/2026

🍂 Happy Fall Break, SCE Eagles! 🦅

Enjoy a wonderful week of rest, family time, and fall fun! We look forward to welcoming our students back on Monday, October 19!

A few important reminders:

🕗 New bell schedule: Beginning October 19, doors will open at 8:25 a.m.

🚌 No bus service for the week after Fall Break: Please plan alternate transportation and review the Principal’s Blast for details.

📬 Check out the Principal’s Blast for important updates, upcoming events, and information about our new bell schedule. https://app.smore.com/n/5z6g04

Have a safe and relaxing break, Eagles! 💙🤍

10/07/2026

📚🦅 Book Fair Reminder!

Our Book Fair is open tomorrow morning and afternoon, and will be open through Parent-Teacher Conferences and Friday! 📖✨

🕣 Friday morning: Due to our late start, the Book Fair will be open 8:30–9:05 AM.
📚 Friday afternoon: The last opportunity to shop in person will be 3:30–4:00 PM.

And YES—parents can preorder the NEW Dog Man and NEW Diary of a Wimpy Kid books! 🎉📚 Proceeds still benefit Sand Creek Elementary!

👉 Just make sure you’re signed in and shopping through our school’s online Book Fair so your purchase counts toward our school.

💻 Online shopping continues through October 14!

Happy reading, Eagles! 🦅📚💙💛

10/07/2026

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What a great way to celebrate all the $$ Sand Creek Elementary PTO raised for our school!