Three Creeks Elementary School

My son was the last of the half-day kindergarteners and we were so glad to hear that the district finally implemented full-day for incoming kids (like most forward-thinking communities). My son was so bored with daycare/pre-school/YMCA that full day would have been a blessing! Young children are sponges, just excited to learn and grow. They NEED intelligent stimulation, not video games and DVD's. Parents need to understand that with any new adjustment, it takes time and preparation, not degredation of the school or principal. Work together with your teachers and community to help these kids work SMARTER, not harder to become independent adults. The world it a tough place and the sooner they learn discipline and that hard work on themselves will get them farther in life, the better. I love the school, both teachers my son has had, all the activities the school has provided us with, and especially the principal, Connie Bales-she is energetic and gives her attention to the important issues at hand. Anyone who disagrees needs to schedule a meeting with her or get more involved with their child's teachers and events, not whine about it online.
--Submitted by a parent

I am totally disappointed that Tri-Creek has implimented all day kindergarten as of this year. Expecting kindergartners to endure an entire school day was not at all a well thought out decision. Along with many other of the children that its been forced upon, my child dislikes being stuck there all day. Its a shame that those who made the decision are hardened to the point that they've forgot what its like to be young & going to school for the first time. They took something that should have been fun & exciting for the children and turned it into something that they dread.
--Submitted by a parent

Nice looking school & the teachers are really good, but the principal really needs to take it down a few notches & work towards whats actually in the best interest of the children! She runs the school as if its a dictatorship instead of a place where there is an open line of communication and consideration for opinions & fresh ideas. All day kindergarten is a definite downfall of this school. The kids hate it and so do many of the parents .
--Submitted by a parent

I think that this school should turn the focus on what's best for the children instead of the principal. All day kindergarden was definately not a good choice! The kids are too young to be at school for 6 1/2 hrs, and it's showing in their behaivor. Something needs to be done about it. Bring back the normal half day for the kindergardeners!
--Submitted by a parent