Swimming Pen Creek Elementary

Congrats to Olivia for being selected as our Safety Patrol of the Week! Olivia always has a smile on her face and is quickly becoming the desired patrol to walk kiddos to class- she gets her steps in making lots of trips back and forth in the morning!

about 2 months ago, Swimming Pen Creek Elementary

🚨Clay County Farm Bureau Insurance, Swimming Pen Creek Elementary Employee of the Month Award🚨 This year we are excited to partner with Clay County Farm Bureau Insurance to recognize one employee each month through our staff shout out board! Mrs. Regina Bragg was nominated by Ms. Lauren Oliver and her staff shout out said "She is a wonderful teacher! She truly tries her best with every student she comes in contact with, whether they are assigned to her or not."

about 2 months ago, Swimming Pen Creek Elementary

Yay! 5/5 On Time Otters for this Fri-Yay!!!

about 2 months ago, Swimming Pen Creek Elementary

Did you know that our teachers meet every Thursday morning as a Professional Learning Community (PLC) to engage in deepening our instructional practice? This year part of our "Recipe for Success" is ensuring the academic tasks we present to students are benchmark aligned and rigorous! Our Otters are ready to rise!

about 2 months ago, Swimming Pen Creek Elementary

Congrats to Gus for being the first Otter Reader Leader to read 5 Sunshine State Books this year!!! We are so proud of him and our reading culture at SPC!

2 months ago, Swimming Pen Creek Elementary

Lead. Collaborate. Inspire. Join the Superintendent's Advisory Councils! 🙌

Applications are officially OPEN for the 2026–2027 Superintendent’s Teacher Advisory Council (STAC) and Student Advisory Council (SSAC)! 🎉

This is your opportunity to collaborate directly with district leadership, share your perspective, and help shape the future of our schools. Whether you're in the classroom teaching or learning, your voice matters!💡✨

Head over to our website to check out everything you need to know before applying:

📋 Council overview & goals
⭐ Eligibility criteria & expectations
🗓️ Meeting schedules

📅 Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 2

We can't wait to read your application! Click the links below to check the details and apply today:
🎓 Students (SSAC): OneClay.net/StudentAdvisoryCouncil
🍎 Teachers (STAC): OneClay.net/TeacherAdvisoryCouncil

#OneClay #ClayCountySchools #StudentVoice #TeacherLeadership #EducationMatters #LeadCollaborateInspire #ClayCounty #SchoolCommunity

2 months ago, Clay County District Schools

Blue chairs against a classroom backdrop. Blue and white text reads "Clay County District Schools Superintendent's Teacher & Student Advisory Councils" with a pencil and apple.

Friday, September 18th is going to be a JAM PACKED day of Otter-ly Epic FUN!! More details will be coming soon via Email and the OneClay App!

2 months ago, Swimming Pen Creek Elementary

A poster with blue and green bunting highlights an event on Friday, September 18th. Activities listed are Dad's Tailgate Breakfast, Otter Fun Run, Pizza Day, and Early Dismissal.

Mrs. Ohlendorf’s class used their 5 senses to explore apples! Like scientists, they used their senses to observe, describe, and explore the world around them. 🍎🔬

2 months ago, Swimming Pen Creek Elementary

Attendance Matters at SPC!! We also know that the back to school germs can be strong! Whenever your child misses school due to illness, please send us an email to spc-frontoffice@myoneclay.net so that we can make sure the absence is excused!

2 months ago, Swimming Pen Creek Elementary

A chart with attendance data for Otters. It shows excused absences, unexcused absences, tardies, and early checkouts.

Breakfast/Lunch Menu for this week!

2 months ago, Laura Smith

A menu for breakfast and lunch from August 24-28, featuring sandwiches, tacos, cereal, eggs, and popcorn chicken.

Happy Fri-Yay! We got some sibling snapshots during lunch today! #OtterFamily

2 months ago, Swimming Pen Creek Elementary

Congrats to our Safety Patrol of the Week!!! He has gone above and beyond helping a PreK student adjust to morning drop off!

2 months ago, Swimming Pen Creek Elementary

🎉BIG NEWS! 🎉 Sign-ups are now OPEN for our Otter Fun Run!

We’re raising $20,000 for school and classroom needs, and when you sign up at MyBooster.com, your pack has the chance to head to @greatwolflodge!

We have some fun in store for our families while we fundraise to reach our goal, but you must be registered on MyBooster.com to qualify. If we can reach 75% of the school signed up, we will provide Popsicles at the Fun Run! Plus, students earn their wolf ears just for receiving their first donation.

📅 Sign up online at MyBooster.com – TODAY!
🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 09/04/2026
👟 Event Day – 09/18/2026

Save the date and stay tuned for the exciting adventure to come!

2 months ago, Swimming Pen Creek Elementary

Two women in blue and white cheerleader gear on a field with white lines. Text at top reads "Get Excited!" and at bottom is a website.

We can't wait to connect with parents and grandparents at our Volunteer Orientation Breakfast next Friday, August 28th. Drop off your Otters, check in at the front office, and come learn about opportunities to support Swimming Pen Creek while enjoying breakfast!

Additionally, our first Parent Volunteer Organization (PVO) meeting will be on Tuesday, September 1st at 2:30 in the Media Center.

CCDS Volunteer Info can be found by visiting https://www.oneclay.net/o/ccds/page/volunteer-information

2 months ago, Laura Smith

A flyer shows bagels, jam, and a knife on a paper. Text reads "Volunteer Orientation Breakfast, Friday, August 28th, 8:45 AM, Cafeteria, RSVP to Laura.Smith@myoneclay.net."

Pics from a great day! Ms. Graham's class earned ice cream! Anchored4Life Students greeted new Otters. Mrs. Pickman and Ms. Paat twinned today. Lots of classes with 100% Attendance!

2 months ago, Swimming Pen Creek Elementary

2 months ago, Clay County District Schools

Congrats to our first On Time Otters of the school year!!!

2 months ago, Swimming Pen Creek Elementary

Every Minute Counts at Swimming Pen Creek!

When students arrive on time, stay all day, and attend every day, they build strong routines, deepen friendships, and get the full benefit of every lesson. Morning meeting sets the tone for the day, and the final hour wraps up critical learning—every part of the school day matters!

This year we will share the previous week's Attendance Snapshot weekly!

Quick Tips to Help Us Reach Our 95% + Goal:

Arrive on Time: Gates open at 8:00, breakfast is served until 8:20, announcements are at 8:25, and the tardy bell rings at 8:30!

Stay the Whole Day: Avoid early check-outs whenever possible so students don't miss end-of-day wrap-ups.

Plan Ahead: Try to schedule non-urgent appointments after school or during breaks.

Thank you for partnering with us to build great attendance habits. Let's make this year our best one yet!!

#EveryDayMatters #AttendanceCounts #RecipeForSuccessSPC

2 months ago, Swimming Pen Creek Elementary

An attendance data chart for the week of Aug 11. Includes excused absences, unexcused absences, tardies, and early checkouts.

Pizza will be served on the following early release days:

*Sept. 18, Oct. 30, Dec. 18, Feb. 12, Apr. 23

A "Pizza Pass" allows you to conveniently pre-pay for ALL five (5) Early Release Pizza Days at one time. We are only accepting "Pizza Pass" pre-payments for pizza via My School Bucks. NO REFUNDS CAN BE ISSUED.

Please order your "Pizza Pass" via My School Bucks by Monday, September 14th.

2 months ago, Swimming Pen Creek Elementary

An advertisement poster with a pizza character holding a box and a wrench. Text reads "26-27 Pizza Pass, $25" and "SPC has 6 early dismissal days".

Mrs. Green & her team are cooking up another week of delicious breakfast and lunch choices!! If you haven't applied for Free/Reduced Meals for 26-27 you can apply using this link- https://www.nlappscloud.com/Welcome.aspx?api=cc7791496560ae4dca2e42d6dff0fbf6

2 months ago, Swimming Pen Creek Elementary