Sanford Creek Elementary School

The teachers are great and my son loves it. However the principal leaves a lot to be desired. She is unprofessional and carries a better than everyone chip on her shoulder. When a parent makes a special trip to come and talk to you it is very inappropriate for you to sit in your office and tell your assistant to have them write down on a piece of paper their issue and expect a call back. This is not how a good leader works. I would be curious as to what the staff has to deal with in this regard. Other than this Sanford Creek is a great school.
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I LOVE Sanford Creek! My twins just started 3rd grade (track 1) and we have been at the school for 1/2 years. My kids teachers have been fantastic - warm, caring and committed. The school is only a few years old, so it is still shiny and new looking. All of the staff that I have been in contact with have been excellent - from the speech teacher, PE teacher, the guidance counselor, the janitor and off course the classroom teachers and aids. I couldn't be more pleased with how my children are learning and thriving in this environment!
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My 2 children attend this school. The teachers are excellent, and the school incorporates technology in the classroom - smart-boards, wikis, video cameras, etc... The PTA is the best I have seen!
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This is a wonderful school. My child is in fourth Grade (Mrs. Sass Class) and he loves being in Sandford Creek. The staff is great and so is the principal. I hope to have a great 4th & 5th grade.
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I have a son attending this school. The program and the teachers have been great so far. Their program includes diverse areas, such as arts, music, literature and sports, besides the typical English and math. My child really enjoys and is always willing to learn at school, due to the Teachers and the easy environment they provide. Regarding my personal experience with the principal, it has been uncomfortable. I also find her to be cold and unfriendly. Unfortunately, the principal tends to have difficulties to recognize clear reasons from parents requests and her way to communicate is not totally professional. Besides the principle, it has been a positive experience to have my child in this school.
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We have a kindergartner and first grader at Sanford Creek. We have been so impressed with the school and especially with the reading and writing the children are doing. The reading and writing workshop that they are using is really working. Our children love school and are excited about learning.
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Any new school has its challenges and growing pains. Hopefully, now that the school is in its second year, we all can see the dedication, community and commitment on part of all the staff. It's an awesome place for children to be!

This is a new school that opened in summer 2008 amongst a very challenging environment in Wake County Public Schools. I have 3 children and have experienced 4 different Wake County schools in the Rolesville/WF area. It is strong and has strong leadership. The pricinipal is different b/c her goal is to create a community that our kids feel a part of and accountable to be part of. The Reading and Writing ciriculum are great and not the standar for the other schools in Wake County. I find it refreshing and a positive environment that stresses community relationships as much as academics.
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I am not very impressed with this school. I find the principal to be cold and unfriendly. She rarely speaks to the students. I have watched her walk past her own staff and not speak to them. The teachers will smile and greet you as they pass in the hallway. It took a long time for my children to adjust to the cool climate in this school. I am concerned that teachers left mid-year. There seems to be some sort of internal turmoil. My children tell me that they love their teachers but they never say they love school. I hope things get better because this is our base school.
—Submitted by a parent