If parents or guardians have photos of any sports activities, Ms. Pluhacek would love to see them to use them for the yearbook!
Pictures can be emailed to this address: submit+scsportspics@edophotos.com
Pictures can be emailed to this address: submit+scsportspics@edophotos.com
Sharing information from the community:
Who: Umatilla Families
What: FREE Food & Clothes giveaway
When: Sunday, October 12, 2025, 10am to 1pm
Where: Hilltop Community Center
41444 State Road 19, Umatilla
Contact: (386) 215-0404, email: mkeeton93@yahoo.com
Details: >Drive-Thru Format >Racks of Clothes (weather permitting)
Who: Umatilla Families
What: FREE Food & Clothes giveaway
When: Sunday, October 12, 2025, 10am to 1pm
Where: Hilltop Community Center
41444 State Road 19, Umatilla
Contact: (386) 215-0404, email: mkeeton93@yahoo.com
Details: >Drive-Thru Format >Racks of Clothes (weather permitting)
The Spring Creek Charter October Newsletter is ready! Click here to view : https://www.canva.com/design/DAGzdPmlggQ/FLe42ESxhfZM2kvZXSvxFg/edit?utm_content=DAGzdPmlggQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
Be sure to join us for our Fall Festival on Saturday, October 18th! We will have lots of food options to add to the fun from 11am-3pm. We have our cafe staff that has prepared a menu with delicious choices for lunch. We will also have soda, nachos, popcorn, cotton candy, and Cool Time Ice Cream truck! Also, don't forget to try your luck at the cake walk for a chance to take home a cake. All funds for purchases will support our classrooms and students.
Today is Custodian Appreciation Day! Spring Creek would like to take this time to celebrate our Maintenance and Custodial Team that keep us up and running. Our team works hard to make sure we are taken care of and our school would not be the same without them! We appreciate you-Jason, Jessie, Christine, and Melissa! Thank you for all you do. You truly are school superheroes!
Sharing information about Toys for Tots 2025:
>>LINK TO TOYS FOR TOTS WEBSITE: https://oxford-fl.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/Default.aspx
>>ONLY Parents or Legal Guardians are allowed to apply for toys!!
What: Marine Toys for Tots Lake & Sumter counties
When: Applications start October 13th and end November 13, 2025
Where: At the following locations:
>>Dept. of Children & Families - 901 Industrial Dr., Wildwood 34785 8am-5pm Monday-Friday
>>Tavares Public Library - 314 N. Hampshire Ave., Tavares 32757
Mon. & Thurs. 9:30A-7P; Tues., Wed., Fri. 9:30am-6pm; Sat. 9:30am-5pm
>>Cooper Memorial Library - 2525 Oakley Seaver Dr., Clermont 34711
Monday-Thursday 9am-7pm; Friday & Saturday 9am-1pm
>>Fruitland Park Library—640 Berckman St., Fruitland Park 34731
Monday-Thursday 9:30am-6:30pm; Friday 9:30am-5:30pm
>>W. T. Bland Library - 1995 N. Donnelly St., Mt. Dora 32757
Mon., Thurs., Fri., Sun. 10am-6pm; Tues. & Wed. 10am-8pm; Sat. 10am-5pm
>>Barrel of Books - 403 N. Donnelly St., Mt. Dora 32757
Mon.-Thurs. 10am-6pm; Fri. & Sat. 10am-8pm; Sun. 12p-6pm
>>CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS: Colleen Foley, (352) 388-9256, oxford.fl@toysfortots.org
Program; Details:
>Your pick-up day is on the application form; it is determined by the application number.
>>A copy of your application is REQUIRED to get your toys. Keep a paper copy or take a photo with your phone.
>Toy pick-up locations:
>>3320 Hwy 27/441, Fruitland Park, FL 34731 (applications from Wildwood, Tavares, Mt. Dora, Fruitland Park)
>>Lake Minneola High School, 101 N. Hancock Road, Minneola, FL 34715 (applications from Cooper Memorial ONLY)
>Make-Up Day for Toy Pick UP
>>8am to 12pm Saturday, December 13, 2025
>>3320 Hwy 27/441, Fruitland Park, FL 34731
>>ONLY for those with applications that missed their pick-up appointment—NO WALK-INS!!
>>LINK TO TOYS FOR TOTS WEBSITE: https://oxford-fl.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/Default.aspx
>>ONLY Parents or Legal Guardians are allowed to apply for toys!!
What: Marine Toys for Tots Lake & Sumter counties
When: Applications start October 13th and end November 13, 2025
Where: At the following locations:
>>Dept. of Children & Families - 901 Industrial Dr., Wildwood 34785 8am-5pm Monday-Friday
>>Tavares Public Library - 314 N. Hampshire Ave., Tavares 32757
Mon. & Thurs. 9:30A-7P; Tues., Wed., Fri. 9:30am-6pm; Sat. 9:30am-5pm
>>Cooper Memorial Library - 2525 Oakley Seaver Dr., Clermont 34711
Monday-Thursday 9am-7pm; Friday & Saturday 9am-1pm
>>Fruitland Park Library—640 Berckman St., Fruitland Park 34731
Monday-Thursday 9:30am-6:30pm; Friday 9:30am-5:30pm
>>W. T. Bland Library - 1995 N. Donnelly St., Mt. Dora 32757
Mon., Thurs., Fri., Sun. 10am-6pm; Tues. & Wed. 10am-8pm; Sat. 10am-5pm
>>Barrel of Books - 403 N. Donnelly St., Mt. Dora 32757
Mon.-Thurs. 10am-6pm; Fri. & Sat. 10am-8pm; Sun. 12p-6pm
>>CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS: Colleen Foley, (352) 388-9256, oxford.fl@toysfortots.org
Program; Details:
>Your pick-up day is on the application form; it is determined by the application number.
>>A copy of your application is REQUIRED to get your toys. Keep a paper copy or take a photo with your phone.
>Toy pick-up locations:
>>3320 Hwy 27/441, Fruitland Park, FL 34731 (applications from Wildwood, Tavares, Mt. Dora, Fruitland Park)
>>Lake Minneola High School, 101 N. Hancock Road, Minneola, FL 34715 (applications from Cooper Memorial ONLY)
>Make-Up Day for Toy Pick UP
>>8am to 12pm Saturday, December 13, 2025
>>3320 Hwy 27/441, Fruitland Park, FL 34731
>>ONLY for those with applications that missed their pick-up appointment—NO WALK-INS!!
A message from Ms. Bradley:
Red Ribbon Week is coming! Go to https://www.redribbon.org/ for additional information. This year's Theme is " LIFE IS A PUZZLE, SOLVE IT DRUG FREE! "
I am ahead of the schedule for this to give you ample time to plan and buy anything you need for the dress up week.
Looking forward to the fun!
Red Ribbon Week is coming! Go to https://www.redribbon.org/ for additional information. This year's Theme is " LIFE IS A PUZZLE, SOLVE IT DRUG FREE! "
I am ahead of the schedule for this to give you ample time to plan and buy anything you need for the dress up week.
Looking forward to the fun!
The Cake Walk is almost here!
Individually wrapped candy donations needed!
Take your chance at Cow Chip Bingo. Pay $10 to claim a square on the field. We will let our FFA steer roam in the pen and the numbered square in which he does his "business" is the winner! The winner will take home the prize of $500! Squares are first come first serve and when all spots are sold, sales will stop. Reserve your spot now!
Save the Date: Parent Conference Night and The Trail of Treats
Mark Your Calendars! More info to come!
Check out M&P Fleet Solutions LLC! They are a DIAMOND sponsor for athletics this school year and have donated a generous contribution to supporting our Spring Creek Charter athletes. With the funds received, Coach Roberts has been able to order new jerseys for all sports teams and is excited to show them off at events! We appreciate all of our sponsors that have supported us this far! Thank you!
Shout out to Big Mike's Rentals for being a Silver Sponsor for our athletics programs at Spring Creek Charter! We appreciate your generosity to assist our afterschool sports programs. Thank you! Be sure to give them a call for all your rental needs: 352-516-6043
Right to Know Announcement
Spring Creek Charter's School Related Employee of the Year goes to Melissa Russell! Melissa is an asset to the custodial team and is always to lend a hand whenever needed. She enjoys helping others, interacting with the students during lunch and in the halls, and can always be seen with a smile on her face. Thanks for all you do, Melissa--we appreciate you!
Way to go---Coach! Coach Brett Roberts scored the title of Spring Creek's Rookie Teacher of the Year! Brett is the athletic director and physical education teacher for Spring Creek Charter. This is his second year teaching and he has expanded the athletics program in a short time period by gathering sponsors, joining an athletic conference for game schedules with other schools, and providing students with experiences and confidence to reach their goals!
Congratulations to our Spring Creek Charter's Teacher of the Year, Kayla Hufstedler! Kayla is a remarkable teacher who has taught both kindergarten and first grade during her time at Spring Creek. She is a reflective teacher that loves a good challenge, builds relationships with her students, and has an amazing sense of humor! We adore Mrs. Huff! If you see her out and about be sure to congratulate her!
Mark your calendars if you are interested in supporting/joining SCCS 4-H this school year! We are kicking off the year registering students for our school club and having a meeting with families that you will not want to miss!
The Book Fair is coming to Spring Creek Charter! If you would like to volunteer to assist, please click this link:
https://forms.gle/ri5DdqBijuCodd1B7
https://forms.gle/ri5DdqBijuCodd1B7
