May Newsletter

Cardinal
Courier
2014; Volume 2, Issue 8
Principal’s Ponderings
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Important Upcoming Dates
MAY
12 -- Last day for extended hour
Fewell/ Stewart to Ft. Wayne
13 -- Young Hoosier Pizza Party
14 -- 6th grade Law Day
15 -- 5th Grade Field Trip to
IMAX and Victory Field
16 -- 6th Grade Field Trip to
Chicago
19 -- Family night @LC Baseball
6th grade field day
4th Grade Field Trip to
Indpls. Motor Speedway
Study Day
20 -- 5th grade field day
6th grade awards 6:00 p.m.
(Followed by dance 7:30-9:00)
21 -- 4th grade awards 9:00
5th grade awards 10:00
22 -- 6th grade to visit LCHS
3rd grade to visit GES
26 -- Memorial Day NO SCHOOL
27 -- 4th grade field day
28 -- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!
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A message from Mr. Bates
Summer has finally arrived and our extra hour days have ended. Our
students have worked very hard this school year and ISTEP testing is
complete. At Galveston Elementary we like to work hard and also
play hard. As the year wraps up, many of our students will be
attending various field trips to Chicago, Victory Field, and the
Indianapolis Motor Speedway, to name a few, for hands on activities.
We have also scheduled our track and field days for each grade to get
our kids outside and keep them active.
This time of year, it is always enjoyable to sit back and watch how
much our students have grown, both socially and academically. I also
think it is important to reflect on how the year has gone and what
went well and what needs improvement. I would like to personally
thank everyone at Galveston Elementary, parents, and community
members for the warm welcome. Being new to a building can have
its challenges; however, the students and staff have made Galveston
Elementary a wonderful place to work. As we all look to summer and
the new school year, I would challenge every student to enjoy
summer and stay active.
Happy summer,
Mr. Bates
MARK YOUR
CALENDAR!!
FALL
REGISTRATION
July 30
9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
at GES
(All SESC schools)
The$Wellness&Advisory&Board$
will$hold$its$annual$public$
mee3ng$for$review$of$our$
Wellness$Policy$during$the$May$
19th$school$board$mee3ng$per$
Indiana$law.$The$public$is$
encouraged$to$a@end. The
meeting is at Cass on May
19th at 7pm in the front
conference room.
Health Clinic Corner
Even as our school year comes to an end, it is already time to start
planning ahead for fall. The information below will help parents
familiarize themselves with next year’s immunization requirements:
PICK
UP
Parents : Please
remember to stop by
the health clinic
before the last day
of school & pick up
any medication
your student has
brought from home.
Any medication
remaining after the
last day of school
will be destroyed
according to school
policy. Thank you,
Mrs. Diaz, RN BSN
1.
2014-2015 Requirements for all students can be found here - http://
www.in.gov/isdh/files/2014-2015_School_Reqs_Chart.pdf. There are
new requirements for Kindergarten students (2 doses of Hepatitis A
vaccine) and also for students in grade 12 (A booster dose of MCV4 to
total 2 doses if initial dose was given before age 16).
2.
All incoming 6th grade students will need one dose of Tdap to enroll. The
Tdap vaccine provides protection against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis.
This past year, several cases of pertussis (whooping cough) were confirmed
not only in Indiana, but also in Cass County. This disease is especially
devastating to infants because they do not start these vaccinations until they
are two months old. It is such an important vaccine, that not only does
Indiana require this for our 6th graders, but the CDC also strongly
recommends that expectant mothers receive a dose of Tdap during every
pregnancy to provide immunity to their newborn (see http://
www.cdc.gov/vaccines/adults/rec-vac/pregnant/whooping-cough/getvaccinated.html).
3.
The MCV4 vaccine is also a required vaccine for 6th grade student
enrollment. It protects against meningococcal disease, which can cause an
infection of the tissue around the brain and spinal cord or a serious blood
infection (see http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/downloads/vismining.pdf ). This is the same vaccine that has a new requirement for
incoming seniors to receive a booster dose.
4.
Vaccinations that are recommended but not required include Hepatitis A,
which protects against a serious liver disease (http://www.cdc.gov/
vaccines/vpd-vac/hepa/downloads/PL-dis-hepA-color-office.pdf) and
Human Papilloma Virus or HPV which is recommended for and protects
both girls and boys (http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/hpv/
downloads/dis-hpv-color-office.pdf).
Please contact Mrs. Diaz, RN, BSN at 574-699-6687 or [email protected] if
you have any questions 
Congratulations to
What It Means to Give
Your Heart to the
Community Essay
Contest Winners:
Fifth graders in
Cass County recently competed in this
contest. We are thrilled to announce that
the following students received cash
1st place:
2nd place:
Taylor Rodabaugh
Delaney Zeck
Kyla Mennen
Sara Miller
Hailee Boehme and
Hannah Plauschin for
their winning entries in
the Green Earth
Festival Art Contest.
We are also very proud of our
contributors to the Kokomo Tribune and
Pharos Tribune essay contests.
Gabe Eurit - Local Hero Essay - PT
Josey Frey - Local Hero Essay - KT
David Woolever - Local Hero Essay - PT
April Citizens of the Month
4th graders
5th graders
6th graders
Brice Ellington
McKinzie Weaver
Logan Whitney
John Helms
Madison Rodabaugh
Ben Vandeburg
Madison Dormer
Crystal Villanueva
Dylan Loos
Sarah Harris
Hannah Smith
Alexis Goltz
Carl Jay
!
News%from%the%library:
The%Spring%book%fair%was%a%fabulous%success!%Thank%you%to%all%the%student%volunteers.%Thank%you%to%the%
parent%volunteers:%Patty%Lundberg,%Darlynn%Norwood,%Tia%Jameson,%and%Kathy%Logan.%Thank%you%also%to%the%staff%at%
GES,%for%allowing%me%to%disrupt%their%schedules%so%that%every%student%had%a%chance%to%come%to%the%book%fair.%
%
The%Young%Hoosier%Pizza%Party%is%March%13th%in%the%library.%I%am%very%proud%of%all%the%students%who%have%read%
all%20%of%the%Young%Hoosier%books,%and%I’m%also%proud%of%all%the%students%who%did%their%best%and%read%as%many%as%they%
could.%Reading%the%Young%Hoosier%books%are%a%great%way%to%branch%out%and%read%new%books.%I%have%discovered%a%lot%
of%new%“favorite”%books%by%reading%the%Young%Hoosiers.
%
The%last%day%to%check%out%library%books%is%Friday,%May%9th.%The%last%day%to%take%a%Reading%Counts%test%is%on%
Friday,%May%16th.%All%books%should%be%returned%by%Monday,%May%19th.%There%are%several%books%that%are%overdue%or%
missing%so%please%look%around%your%house,%locker,%backpack,%and%in%your%car,%etc.%%
%
Summer%vacation%is%a%great%time%to%relax%and%have%fun,%and%it’s%also%a%great%time%to%do%some%reading!%Check%
out%your%local%libraries%for%the%summer%reading%programs.%The%Walton%Library%and%the%Cass%County%Library%both%
offer%excellent%reading%programs%for%the%summer.%
%
Happy%Summer%break%and%happy%reading!
SUMMER READING PROGRAM AT THE
GALVESTON LIBRARY
JUNE 1st – AUGUST 1st!
Mrs. Shone, Mrs. Fewell, and Miss Bowman's students took a
fantastic Earth Day field trip to Merrell Brothers and Cole
Hardwoods. At Merrell Brothers they learned how leftover natural
resources can be recycled. They learned about polymers and bio
solids. Each child was able to sit in the Terra Gator and pretend
they could drive the big monster machine they use! At Cole
Hardwoods the students learned that trees are carbon neutral
and the cutting down of trees to make boards is not hurting the
environment as some think. Each child received their own
business hat as a souvenir. It was reinforced to us several times
that studying and getting a diploma is necessary for both of
these businesses.
How many things are more relaxing than reading a
good book on a blanket out in the grass? It’s gonna
be hot this summer, so grab some lemonade &
take a book out in the yard - or up in a tree - or
to the pool!! (Just don’t drop it in the water, lol.)
The Galveston branch of the Logansport Public
Library has TONS of awesome books just waiting
to be checked out. We even have books on tape
and books for your kindle! Our goal is for
everyone to read at least 20 minutes each day.
Keep track of how much time you spend reading,
and you will be able to earn some fabulous prizes!
Friendship,&Tragedy,&and&Victory!
by&Gabe&Eurit
My$best$friend$Kohle$Wildrick$was$in$a$
fourCwheeler$accident$on$Sunday,$April$6.$$Even$
though$he$was$wearing$a$helmet,$his$head$was$
seriously$injured.$$He$was$lifeClined$from$
Logansport$to$Riley$Hospital.$$Kohle$damaged$
three$lobes$in$his$brain,$the$parietal,$the$
temporal,$and$the$frontal.$$He$was$in$ICU$for$a$
couple$of$weeks$and$had$to$go$through$two$
surgeries.$$I$felt$really$bad$seeing$my$friend$
hurt$and$in$cri3cal$condi3on.$$I$also$felt$bad$for$
his$parents$and$family.$$I$got$to$visit$Kohle$and$
his$parents,$and$I$felt$be@er$when$I$got$to$see$
him$and$be$with$him.$$$Kohle$is$a$very$strong$
kid$and$is$figh3ng$through$his$injuries.$$He$
started$rehab$not$too$long$ago,$and$he$has$
been$doing$really$well.$$He$has$worked$with$
speech,$occupa3onal,$physical$therapists,$
and$a$teacher.$$
$
Kohle$and$I$have$a$lot$of$fun$together.$
We$love$riding$together,$and$we$both$really$
love$the$outdoors.$$We$usually$go$hun3ng,$
riding,$trapping,$or$do$anything$that$we$can$
have$fun$doing.$$It$is$great$having$a$friend$that$
loves$to$do$the$same$things$as$you.
Kohle$went$through$a$very$bad$
accident.$$Most$people$would$not$have$
survived$$the$things$Kohle$has.$$He$is$a$brave$
and$strong$person.$Kohle$has$a$lot$of$people$
praying$for$him.$$Over$40$churches$have$him$
on$their$prayer$chains.$$There$have$also$been$
fundraisers$to$help$with$his$medical$expenses.$
Kohle$will$be$coming$home$soon,$and$I$know$
God$has$big$plans$for$him!
$
Coins for KOHLE!
Kohle Wildrick, a sixth grade
student at Galveston Elementary,
was injured in a 4-wheeler accident
on April 6th. Along with the many
prayers and good wishes for Kohle,
our school decided to help the
family with a "Coins for Kohle"
fundraiser. The coins really added
up fast and we were excited to raise
$1,447.51 for the family. The
students and staff will be even more
excited when Kohle returns to
school.
A message from the
Wildrick Family:
To everyone at Galveston Elementary:
!
We would like to thank you the
prayers, support for kids, and Kohle and for
all the help advancing Kohle to the 7th
grade!
!
Also, the kids have been excited about
the banner and coins for Kohle!
!
We can’t thank you enough for all of
your help, support, and just making this
whole process easier.
!
!
!
Sincerely,
Matt, Stacy, & Kohle
Wildrick
BATTLE OF THE BOOKS!!!!
Galveston Elementary 4th and 5th grade Battle of the Books made a great
showing at the Logansport Library on April 16 and 17th. The team competed both
days and came in 4th place amongst all the Cass County schools. It was an
entirely all girls team this year. The girls showed great work ethic in reading all the
books and quizzing each other right up to when the competition started! Team
members are: Natascha Haseltine, Kate Gremelspacher, Delaney Zeck, Hannah
Smith, Kylie Hughes, Kyla Mennan, Kelsey Roller,Olivia Shaffer, Kassidy Henry,
Hannah Plauschin, Clara Licklider.
!
4th and 5th Grades
By Natascha Haseltine
!
When I was on the Battle of the Books, it made me very nervous and was very hard.
For EVERY battle we felt really nervous. The second day we felt really, really nervous. But at
the end, we earned 3rd place. I liked it when I was in Battle of the Books because I get to earn
more points for Reading Counts and it makes my grade good. Oh, I had a lot of fun.
6th graders
!
Sixth grade
students compete in
Battle of the Books
with the seventh and
eighth graders. Our
students were part of
a team that came in
2nd at the county
wide competition.
Mrs. Gremelspacher
is the team’s coach
and is so proud of
the hard work and
effort of each
student.
Don’t forget: You should end the school year
with a zero or positive lunch balance.
Questions? Call Mrs. Tocco.
574-699-6687
Outstanding Achievement for 2013-14 School Year
Perfect Attendance
Jadyn&Alford
Isaac&Chambers
Avery&Craw
Kate&Gremelspacher
4th grade
6th grade
Elli Jones
Clara Licklider
Makayla Merrill
Tristin Miller
5th grade
Aleya Mygrant
Kyla Mennen
Hannah Plauschin
Olivia Shaffer
Kaylie Williams
David Woolever
4th grade
Stephanie Edge
Briceton Ellington
Michael McManus
Christopher Mize
Sierra Pentland
Fabian Villafana
Keegan Bell
Brayden Clark
Erika Creighton
Gannon Davis
McKenzie Henry
Laine McLochlin
Kade Mennen
Brock Mosier
Morgan Sailors
Jack Salyers
Jackson Taylor
Jacquelyn Swanson
Jadyn Alford
Ryne Birnell
Madison Dormer
Kaine Fowler
Dominic Gilbert
Dawson Goldsberry
Erick Hardy
Kassidy Henry
Cana Jones
Nicholas Pencek
Tanner&Schmidt
Bailey&Scott
Olivia&Shaffer
Brooklynn&Smith
David&Woolever
Lauren&Hileman
Tyler&Johnson
Elyjah&Mannies
Aleigha&Rodabaugh
Izabella Tharp
Leah Willison
Avery Zartman
Emma Geisler
Sarah Harris
Sarah Jameson
Makenna Leicht
Veronika Malott
Jocelyn Radtke
Zoe Reed
5th grade
Kambri Burks
Chyann Hoover
Gracie Miller
Jenna Mundy
Samuel Rojo
Brionna Shively
Yahir Vela
Hailee Boehme
Kayden Cain
Aliya Cook
Mason Hahn
Natscha Haseltine
Jordyn Hensley
Paxtyn Hicks
Laura Hughes
Madison Rodabaugh
Ally Carden
CJ Burrous
Isaac Chambers
Kaleb Lewellen
Gabe Eurit
Katelyn Schreckenghaust
McKayla Thompson
Bailey Scott
Conner Claypool
Bodie St. Clair
Kieran Claypool
Hannah Young
Tanner Schmidt
Marc Caudillo
Riley Keppel
Taylor Martin
Sara Miller
Devin Rector
Blaine Rudd
Nolan Young
Delaney Zeck
Blake Brown
Gracie Collins
Kate Gremelspacher
Kayleigh Jasmantas
Gracie Jones
Keegan Lytle
Erik Mayorga
Carley McCloskey
Kelsey Roller
Hannah Smith
Carson Vest
Jacquelynn Wiles
Jaden Younts
6th grade
Rachel'Carden
Kadie'Cornell
Trenton'Brock
Cayl'Garland
Alma'Gonzalez
Ty'Guerra
Lauren'Hileman
Brooklynn'Smith
Jaron'Zifchock
Jennifer'Titus
Ben'Vandeburg
Jacey'Grimm
Levi'Hill
Camryn'Jackson
Brent'Johnson
Sam'McCoy
Layton'Mygrant
Sarah'Rankert
Chai'Spencer
Corbin'Adams
Aisha'Anderson
Coleton'Appleton
Ethan'Cain
Jerrud'Darland
Hallie'Diaz
Connor'Duncan
Alexis'Goltz
Brooks'Hensley
Caleb'Johnson
Alana'Edge
Joseph'Humphrey
Carl'Jay
Alexis'Knight
Drake'McLochlin
Savannah'Sturdivant