Swimming Pen Creek Elementary
8:30 AM-2:42 PM | Grades: Pre K-6th | Phone: 904-336-3475
Happy Labor Day from Clay County District Schools!
✨ Today, we celebrate the dedication and hard work of all workers, including our fantastic teachers, support staff, and community members.
📌 Reminder: All schools and district offices are closed today, September 7. We look forward to welcoming our students and staff back to class tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8!
#OneClay #LaborDay #ClayCounty #ClayCountySchools
✨ Today, we celebrate the dedication and hard work of all workers, including our fantastic teachers, support staff, and community members.
📌 Reminder: All schools and district offices are closed today, September 7. We look forward to welcoming our students and staff back to class tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8!
#OneClay #LaborDay #ClayCounty #ClayCountySchools
Attendance Matters at SPC!!! Thanks for prioritizing regular school attendance!
Fri-Yay Vibes! Human Traffic Cones during rainy day dismissal, 3rd graders made their own cursive club at recess, 2nd grade Flashlight Friday reading, and a surprise popcorn party!!!
Thanks to everyone who brought the college colors spirit today! Enjoy the kickoff of college football this weekend!
Happy Friday, Clay County families! 🎉
Wishing our students, teachers, and staff a fantastic Labor Day weekend. Please remember that all schools and district offices are closed on Monday, September 7.
Rest up, have fun, and enjoy the long weekend!
🗓️ View upcoming district dates: OneClay.net/Calendars
#ClayCounty #OneClay #LaborDay
Wishing our students, teachers, and staff a fantastic Labor Day weekend. Please remember that all schools and district offices are closed on Monday, September 7.
Rest up, have fun, and enjoy the long weekend!
🗓️ View upcoming district dates: OneClay.net/Calendars
#ClayCounty #OneClay #LaborDay
Congrats to Keylan for being Safety Patrol of the Week! He is always so gracious and kind to everyone who enters Building 6 in the mornings!
Congrats to Dr. Batton's EC Montessori class for having the best attendance during the month of August! They earned Attendance Touchdown Brownies as a surprise treat!!
Our math lesson today was estimating and measuring height in centimeters!
The Bragg Bunch has enjoyed cooking up our sweet class culture these first few weeks. Our "All About Me" oral presentations were perfect for practicing our speaking and active listening skills as well as getting to know our class family a little better!♥️
❤️🤍💙 Mark Your Calendars: Wear Red, White, & Blue on Sept 11!
In observance of 9/11 Heroes’ Day and as part of American Founders' Month, Clay County District Schools invites all students, teachers, and staff to wear their patriotic colors on Friday, September 11th.
Let’s unite across all CCDS campuses to show our gratitude, honor our nation’s heroes, and remember the brave first responders who serve our communities every day. 🕊️✨
Get your red, white, and blue outfits ready for next week! 🗓️
#911HeroesDay #AmericanFoundersMonth #OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #PatrioticColors #ClayCountyFL
In observance of 9/11 Heroes’ Day and as part of American Founders' Month, Clay County District Schools invites all students, teachers, and staff to wear their patriotic colors on Friday, September 11th.
Let’s unite across all CCDS campuses to show our gratitude, honor our nation’s heroes, and remember the brave first responders who serve our communities every day. 🕊️✨
Get your red, white, and blue outfits ready for next week! 🗓️
#911HeroesDay #AmericanFoundersMonth #OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #PatrioticColors #ClayCountyFL
Gators Football is calling, Clay County!
Join Clay County District Schools faculty, staff, students, alumni, friends, and families in The Swamp as the Florida Gators take on Campbell!
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Kickoff: 5:30 p.m.
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville
A portion of every ticket purchased through our special event link will be donated back to Clay County District Schools.
Come cheer on the Orange & Blue and represent Clay County!
Get your tickets: www.gofevo.com/event/Claycounty222
Join Clay County District Schools faculty, staff, students, alumni, friends, and families in The Swamp as the Florida Gators take on Campbell!
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Kickoff: 5:30 p.m.
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville
A portion of every ticket purchased through our special event link will be donated back to Clay County District Schools.
Come cheer on the Orange & Blue and represent Clay County!
Get your tickets: www.gofevo.com/event/Claycounty222
Reader Leader Alert!!! This student has read 5 Sunshine State Young Readers Award (SSYRA) Books this year!! Yippy Skippy!
Here at SPC, part of our Recipe for Success is our Otter Values Program! Students earn tokens for demonstrating our Otter Values of being Peaceful, Responsible, and Safe. This 3rd grader is the first to "Fill his Fridge" this school year! Way to go!!!
Happy September, Clay County families! 🍂 As we kick off a new month, here are a few key dates to mark on your calendar:
🗓️ September 7: Labor Day (Student/Teacher Holiday – No School)
📊 September 11: Interim Grades Posted in FOCUS
⏰ September 18: Early Release (Elementary ONLY)
🗓️ View or download the complete 2026–2027 district calendar anytime at OneClay.net/Calendars.
#OneClay #ClayCounty #SchoolCalendar #September2026
🗓️ September 7: Labor Day (Student/Teacher Holiday – No School)
📊 September 11: Interim Grades Posted in FOCUS
⏰ September 18: Early Release (Elementary ONLY)
🗓️ View or download the complete 2026–2027 district calendar anytime at OneClay.net/Calendars.
#OneClay #ClayCounty #SchoolCalendar #September2026
🏫 School of the Month is back for September!
We want to know: How awesome is your school?
Each month, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible things happening across Clay County District Schools. For September, we’re celebrating schools that are building connections by creating a culture of connection, inclusion, and positivity.
Nominate a school that is doing an awesome job of bringing students, families, staff, and the community together!
September Nominations: September 1–22, 2026
Winning schools will receive:
• Money toward a school initiative
• A School of the Month trophy to display
• Recognition for the amazing work happening in their school
Learn more and submit a nomination at OneClay.net/SchooloftheMonth
A special thank you to our Community First Credit Union partners for helping us celebrate our incredible schools!
We want to know: How awesome is your school?
Each month, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible things happening across Clay County District Schools. For September, we’re celebrating schools that are building connections by creating a culture of connection, inclusion, and positivity.
Nominate a school that is doing an awesome job of bringing students, families, staff, and the community together!
September Nominations: September 1–22, 2026
Winning schools will receive:
• Money toward a school initiative
• A School of the Month trophy to display
• Recognition for the amazing work happening in their school
Learn more and submit a nomination at OneClay.net/SchooloftheMonth
A special thank you to our Community First Credit Union partners for helping us celebrate our incredible schools!
🎉 One Clay Celebrates September! 📚✨
September is packed with opportunities to honor our history, celebrate our rich cultures, and keep our students on the path to success! Here is a look at what we are recognizing across Clay County District Schools this month:
❤️🤍💙 American Founders’ Month (All Month Long)
U.S. Constitution Day: September 17, 2026
Celebrate Freedom Week: September 21–25, 2026
⏰ Attendance Awareness Month
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow! Consistent attendance sets the foundation for a successful school year.
💃 Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 – October 15: Celebrating the contributions, histories, and vibrant cultures of Hispanic and Latino Americans!
🗓️ Keep up with all district events and key dates by visiting: www.oneclay.net/calendars
#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #CCDS #ClayCounty #AttendanceAwarenessMonth #AttendTodayAchieveTomorrow #AmericanFoundersMonth #ConstitutionDay #CelebrateFreedomWeek #HispanicHeritageMonth
September is packed with opportunities to honor our history, celebrate our rich cultures, and keep our students on the path to success! Here is a look at what we are recognizing across Clay County District Schools this month:
❤️🤍💙 American Founders’ Month (All Month Long)
U.S. Constitution Day: September 17, 2026
Celebrate Freedom Week: September 21–25, 2026
⏰ Attendance Awareness Month
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow! Consistent attendance sets the foundation for a successful school year.
💃 Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 – October 15: Celebrating the contributions, histories, and vibrant cultures of Hispanic and Latino Americans!
🗓️ Keep up with all district events and key dates by visiting: www.oneclay.net/calendars
#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #CCDS #ClayCounty #AttendanceAwarenessMonth #AttendTodayAchieveTomorrow #AmericanFoundersMonth #ConstitutionDay #CelebrateFreedomWeek #HispanicHeritageMonth
Our first Parent Volunteer Organization (PVO) Meeting is TODAY! All are welcome!
Mrs. Pickman has been busy in the Art Room with our Otters!!!
This past week we saw a decline in Tardies and Unexcused Absences, but saw an increase in students leaving school early! Our goal is for our Otters to come everyday, on time, and stay all day! If your student is out due to illness or another excused reason, please email your child's teacher AND spc-frontoffice@myoneclay.net!
Our Cafeteria Team is serving up some delicious breakfast and lunch options this week!
In order to receive free or reduced meals, parents will need to complete a new free and reduced application for the 2026-2027 school year. The reduced price for lunch is $.40 and breakfast is $.30. Elementary lunch prices are $3.00 and secondary meal prices are $3.25. Breakfast is $2.00 for all grade levels.
September 22nd is the last day to eat on last years free/reduced status. A new free and reduced application will need to be submitted. Access to online and paper applications can be found by clicking here https://www.nlappscloud.com/Welcome.aspx?api=cc7791496560ae4dca2e42d6dff0fbf6
In order to receive free or reduced meals, parents will need to complete a new free and reduced application for the 2026-2027 school year. The reduced price for lunch is $.40 and breakfast is $.30. Elementary lunch prices are $3.00 and secondary meal prices are $3.25. Breakfast is $2.00 for all grade levels.
September 22nd is the last day to eat on last years free/reduced status. A new free and reduced application will need to be submitted. Access to online and paper applications can be found by clicking here https://www.nlappscloud.com/Welcome.aspx?api=cc7791496560ae4dca2e42d6dff0fbf6
