February 10, 2012 - Center Grove Community School Corporation

February 10, 2012
Mission Statement
NGES encourages and empowers every child to achieve their highest potential.
Vision Statement
NGES nurtures growth through curriculum, citizenship, and technology by
supporting every child, every day, achieving success in every way.
THE CENTER GROVE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION PRACTICES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT.
Brian Proctor, Principal
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Feb. 14
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Classroom Parties
5th Grade Field Trip
Science Fair
Donuts w/Dads 8 a.m.
NO SCHOOL
Movie Night 6:30 p.m.
Lunch Menu for
February 13-24
Mon: Mini Turkey Biteable w/Sun Chips, Cheese
Quesadilla, Yogurt Kid’s Lunch, Cheesy Broccoli, Side
Salad, Applesauce, Fresh Seasonal Fruit
Tues: Macaroni and Cheese, Breaded Chicken Sandwich,
Turkey Chef Salad w/Goldfish Crackers, Peas, Baby Carrots
w/Dip, Frozen Juice Bar, Fresh Seasonal Fruit
Wed: Baked Chicken Nuggets w/Biscuit, Turkey and
Cheese Sandwich, Yogurt Kid’s Lunch, Mashed Potatoes,
Celery w/PB, Mandarin Oranges, Fresh Seasonal Fruit
Thurs: Spaghetti q/Breadstick, Cheeseburger, Popcorn
Chicken Salad, Seasoned Green Beans, Side Salad, Chilled
Pineapple, Fresh Seasonal Fruit
Fri: Classic Cheese Pizza Rectangle, yogurt Kid’s lunch,
Chocolate Chip Cookie, Buttery Corn, Cucumber Slices w/
Dip, Diced Peaches, Fresh Seasonal Fruit
Mon: NO SCHOOL
Tues: Chicken Fajita, Breaded Chicken Sandwich, Turkey
Chef Salad w/Goldfish Crackers, Buttery Corn, Cucumber
Slices w/Dip, Pears, Fresh Seasonal Fruit
Wed: Popcorn Chicken w/Muffin, Hot Ham and Cheese,
Yogurt Kid’s lunch, Mashed Potatoes, Side Salad, Fruit
Salad, Fresh Seasonal Fruit
Thurs: Chili Mac, Cheeseburger, Popcorn Chicken Salad,
Cheesy Broccoli, Baby Carrots w/Dip, Cinnamon
Applesauce, Fresh Seasonal Fruit
Fri: Pepperoni Pizzatas, Yogurt Kid’s Lunch,
Snickerdoodle, Green Beans, Side Salad, Diced Peaches,
Seasonal Fruit
(317)881-5653
ATTENDANCE
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Student Pick Up Procedures
Student Drop Off and Pick Up Instructions
No student should arrive before 8:45 a.m., unless they
participate in the Honey Grove before school program or they
are attending a scheduled club meeting. If your child is attending a club meeting, they should arrive no earlier then 7:55.
Supervision is not available prior to this time. When dropping
your child off in the morning, you may enter the east parking
lot and circle around to the sidewalk. Students are not to be dropped off at the doors by
the flag pole. This area is reserved for our daycare vans and handicapped parking only.
Please send in a note with your child if you plan to pick him/her up from school. Your
note should include your child’s name, room number, when your child is leaving, and
who is picking him/her up. A student leaving early for a doctor, dental appointment, etc.
must be signed out by their parent in the office. In order for your son/daughter to receive
the maximum class time, your child will not be called down to the office until you have
arrived to pick him/her up. Students need to bring a school excuse back from their
appointment on their return to school. Parents who are picking their children up at
dismissal should park in the east parking lot and proceed to the cafeteria. Once your
child has entered the cafeteria, you must sign him/her out with the staff member on
duty. If you need to pick your child up at the end of the day, but didn’t send in a note,
please notify the school office by calling 881-5653 by 3:15 p.m. Please do not e-mail the
teacher or office staff with this information. It is unreliable to assume your child’s
teacher or office staff will get the information prior to dismissal especially in the event
your child’s teacher has a substitute. If the office does not receive a note or phone call
from a parent stating a change in transportation, we will have your child follow their normal routine home. The end of the day is a very busy time in the office and the classroom.
Advanced noticed allows time for the students to gather all of their materials as well as a
smoother, and safer departure time. We respectfully ask that all parents follow the
policies and procedures we have put into place to help ensure the safety and well being
of your children.
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Library News
The 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students are being exposed to various authors through
interviews, book trailers and listening to the authors read from their
books! As a
culminating activity, the students will explore their favorite author’s
website!
5th Kate DiCamillo, Rick Riordan, Wendy Mass, Margaret Peterson Haddix, Mike
Lupica
4th Jeff Kinney, R.L Stine, Avi, Eileen and Jerry Spinelli, Dan
Gutman, J.K. Rowling
3rd –Beverly Cleary, Andrew Clements, Mary Pope Osborne,
Ron Roy, Judy Blume, Dan Gutman
Please share with your student what your favorite author was as a
child! We may still have the books!
North Grove Elementary Science Fair Dates and Information
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Drop off all projects in the gym Wed. Feb. 15th between 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Science Fair judging will take place on Thurs. Feb. 16th during school hours
Public Viewing/Project Pick up on Thursday, Feb. 16th from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
in the school gym
Blue Ribbon Recognition ceremony will take place at 6:15 p.m. in school library
on Feb. 16th
5 representatives NGES will advance to the Regional Science Fair which will be
held on Saturday, March 3rd at Marian University
Everyone is encouraged to come view the Science Fair Projects on
Thursday, Feb. 16th from 5:00-6:00 p.m.!
REMINDER TO PARENTS…
(Taken from the Student Handbook page 20)
Children who arrive in the CLASSROOM after
the morning bell (9:00am) will be counted tardy. All tardy
students are to be signed in by an adult in the school
Office. If a child is frequently tardy, further action will be
taken.
Students being
brought to school in
the mornings should
proceed to the drop
Did You
off line by following
Forget?
the cones around the
East parking area.
Please remember that No Students should be dropped off in
the mornings at the front doors.
ISTEP +
ISTEP+ is right around the corner for our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. This high stakes,
statewide test will be given in two rounds.
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The first round of testing consists of questions requiring the students to write
their responses. It is set for the week of March 5 with any makeup tests given the following
week.
The second round of testing consists of multiple choice responses. It is set for the week of
April 30.
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VIP
UPCOMING EVENTS
FOR
FEBRUARY
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February 8th Spirit Night
@Arni’s
February 10th Donuts with
Dad’s 8:00 a.m.
February 12th Skating Party
Franklin Skate Club
3:30-5:00 p.m.
February 14th Classroom
Valentine’s Day parties
February 24th Movie Night
6:30 p.m.
Healthy Smiles of Indiana
is Coming Monday, April 9th!
Healthy smiles of Indiana is a
school-based dental outreach
program. Our team consists of a licensed
Indiana dentist and certified dental assistants.
If you child has not had a routine dental
check-up in the last 6 months, please
consider this program.
New Immunization Requirements for the 2012-2013 school year.
The Indiana State Department of Health has modified the school immunization requirements for the 2012-2013
school year for all incoming 6th graders.
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2 doses of varicella vaccine OR a history of chickenpox disease. Parent must provide the school a signed statement of
chicken pox disease including month and year of the disease.
1 dose of tetanus-diptheria-acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap) booster will be required after 10 years of age for all
students entering 6th-12th grades.
1 dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4).
We wanted to let you know now so you will have plenty of time to schedule an appointment to update your child’s immunizations with your
medical provider or the Johnson County Health Department. Please send or fax updated immunizations records to the school clinic ASAP or
before the first day of school.
Flu and cold season has arrived! So in an effort to minimize the spread of illnesses at NGES, please do not let any student attend
school who has the following symptoms: fever, (100 degrees+) diarrhea and/or vomiting, undiagnosed rash or
eye drainage. Also, please adhere to school policy regarding when an ill student may return to school.
Students should be fever-free for 24 hours without medication before returning to school. If your child has
experienced vomiting/diarrhea, they should not return until 24 hours after the last episode. A student must be
on antibiotics for 24 hours before returning after a diagnosis of strep throat.
Thank you for your cooperation.
EMERGENCY SCHOOL
CLOSING
In the event that our school must be closed because of weather conditions, notification will be made through the Internet and area
radio and television stations as follows:
Radio:
Television
93.1 FM – WIBC
Channel 4,6,8,13 and Fox 59
102.3 – FM - WCBK
The Alert Now System will also be used.
97.1 (HANK FM) & B105.7 FM
Please note that if there is a two hour delay on a Wednesday there will NOT be early release.
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