News Archives - Page #11

Sandy Creek Summer Recreation program canceled for summer 2021

As a result of the ongoing construction project that is taking place at the school, and the additional COVID regulations, we regret to inform you that the Sandy Creek Summer Recreation program is canceled for this summer. We plan to resume the program next summer. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to navigate through these challenging times.
Continue reading ›

'A-moo-sing' virtual field trip takes 2nd grade to dairy farm

Sandy Creek second-grade students got a little taste of local agriculture with a virtual field trip courtesy of the Oswego County Agriculture Literacy Week and Cornell Cooperative Extension. During the virtual trip March 19, students got to see farm animals, tour a local dairy farm and ask their host questions as they toured the farm. The kids absolutely loved the tour and the program fit right...
Continue reading ›

Library accepts donation used for new books

The Sandy Creek Central School District's library accepted a large donation that was used to purchase new books that will go into circulation for all students. Watertown's Massey's Furniture Barn donated more than $9,000 total worth of books to Sandy Creek and other area school districts through its Bucks for Books program. The company puts aside $2 from every sale toward the program. "I see...
Continue reading ›

Letter from Mr. Faulkner: Instructional Model Change

Parents and Guardians of Sandy Creek Central School District Students: While COVID-19 has interrupted our normal way of life and is felt widespread, the impact of this Pandemic on our students and their education is of great concern to all of us. In order to reopen for the 2020-2021 school year, we were required to make many changes to our traditional practices in order to meet NYS required...
Continue reading ›

Update regarding winter sports

The New York State Governor has given the decision-making power to the County Health Departments regarding High Risk Sports and the Oswego County Health Department has lifted the restrictions surrounding those sports. Though the restriction to play has been lifted, there are still many safety protocols that are in place to mitigate the risk of exposure and the transmission of COVID-19. Sandy...
Continue reading ›

Registration for pre-K, kindergarten set for Feb. 8-9

Sandy Creek Elementary School will be conducting walk-in registration for 2021-22 kindergarten and pre-K on Monday, Feb. 8 and Tuesday, Feb. 9 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The child you are registering does not need to be present during the walk-in hours. Below is an outline of needs and information for each class registration. Kindergarten Incoming kindergarten candidates must be five years old on or...
Continue reading ›

Letter from Mr. Faulkner: Positive COVID case 1/7/21

Good afternoon, The Sandy Creek School District had a staff member test positive for COVID-19 today. Please be assured that the district is following the County Health Departments protocols in handling this situation. All impacted staff and the parents/guardians of our students have already been notified. We will continue to provide on-site instruction and monitor the situation to ensure the...
Continue reading ›