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THE NUGGET

GRASSY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FEBRUARY 7, 2020

THE NUGGETGRASSY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FEBRUARY 7, 2020
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VALENTINE CANDY GRAMS ARE BACK!

Our wonderful Student Council is selling Valentine Candy Grams again this year. They will be available for purchase on Monday Feb 10th and Wednesday Feb. 12th during your students lunch period. Each Candy Gram is 50. cents or 2 for $1.00. Bring cash please. The Candy Grams will be delivered Friday February 14th!
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GRASSY CREEK C.O.R.E. Expectations

CIVILITY

ORDER

RESPECT

EXCELLENCE

SAVE THE DATE ALERT, MARCH 10th FOR GALLERY AT THE CREEK

Tuesday, March 10th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. will be our Gallery at the Creek:

What is Gallery at the Creek?

It is an Evening of Visual Art and Literacy

-Student Art work will be on exhibit

-Silent Auction for Class Paintings

-Games and Activities for families

-Free Dinner for ages 0-18/ parents $3 for dinner

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MSD of Warren Township Attendance Policy Reminder

Students with 7 or more absences will provide a doctor's excusal for each absence. Parents should send medical excusals to the classroom teachers when the student returns to school. Medical excusals will be counted as excused absences. Our goal is to ensure that your child's attendance is accurate.
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ATTENDANCE PERCENTAGE 1/27 - 1/31, 2020

KG 89.76 %

1ST 95.23%

2ND 95.73%

3RD 96.21%

4TH 95.05%

WHOLE SCHOOL 94.41%

Room 18 has a special visitor

Ms. Posey, Samara's Mom, came to visit 3rd grade to do a presentation on dental hygiene.
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PTA CORNER

The next skating party is Thursday February 27th from 6 to 8 pm at the Roller Cave. See below.


Next PTA meeting of the school year will be at 6 pm at Grassy Creek on Thursday February 13, ALL are invited. It's from 6 pm to 7 pm.


Questions contact PTA President Haley Hilliard pta.grassycreek@gmail.com

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GRASSY CREEK 2019/20 YEARBOOK

We've got your school year covered! Great memories are captured in pictures in your 2019/20 Grassy Creek yearbook. They are available for $11. and our order deadline is February 28, 2020. We take cash or checks should be made out to Lifetouch.

Order online at ybpay.lifetouch.com

Yearbook ID Code is 10803520

MEMORIES ARE MADE TO BE REMEMBERED

Resources for Special Education

Here is an amazing resource finder for families that was shared with some of our educators at the SPED meeting this week. It can help locate services by county for all sorts of needs...babies, elderly, ASD, respite care, special education services, financial assistance, etc. See the link below.
SPED Resource link

FLU SYMPTOMS

The flu is going around. Please click below and see what the symptoms are for children and for adults.
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2020 Pesticide Notification Registry

The Indiana Pesticide Review Board has regulations that impact how school corporations may use pesticides on school grounds. MSD Warren Township follows these guidelines and we are inviting parents and guardians to join our Pesticide Notification Registry. By signing up for this registry, you will be notified via email at least 48 hours prior to a pesticide application at your child’s school, subject to certain exceptions. You will be invited to sign up for this notification each school year.

You will need to sign up for this notification every school year.

If you would like to participate, please complete the required form found at www.warren.k12.in.us.

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I want to visit my student, what next? See below.

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Grassy Creek Red Out for the American Heart Association

We have a limited supply of adult sized T shirts please contact Mr. Stillman at bstillma@warren.k12.in.us

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ATTENTION ALL VISITORS AND PARENTS

Meet our new Raptor! Click below.
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TRASH BAG SALES

Grassy Creek is selling trash bags again this year as a fundraiser. These are quality bags suitable in size and strength for your trash needs and any yard work needs. These bags are twice as thick as the leading name brand and come in three different sizes. Each roll is $10. Choose from White - 15 gallon (tall kitchen), 65 bags per roll, Yellow - 39 gallon, 25 bags per roll, or Blue - 55 gallon (super size) 16 bags per roll. Proceeds go directly into our Student Activity Fund and will be used for the students where needed.Thank you in advance for your continued support! The trash bags are available now during office hours 7:30 am to 3:30 pm Questions please call Cynthia Valencia at 317-532-3100.

FROM THE OFFICE OF EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS

Warren's High Ability Program is designed to meet the unique academic needs of gifted and talented students. The curriculum in these classes is differentiated and faster paced and students will be working above grade level if they qualify. As a district, we look at all students in grades 1, 4, 6 and 8 to see if they qualify for the following school year based on eligibility criteria. Parent recommendations are considered along with achievement scores when determining placement in high ability. More detailed identification information can be found here. If you would like to complete a recommendation for the broad based planning committee to consider you can do so here 2020-2021 High Ability Parent Recommendation Form The parent recommendation form will be open until January 31, 2020.
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BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION CONTINUES TO HELP GRASSY CREEK MAKE $$

If you are still collecting Box Tops from boxes, bags and cans please continue to do so. We will take them in any form. Send them to school and to the office with your student. See below if you want to go digital.
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BOX TOPS GOES DIGITAL

Help us raise money for our school.

1. Go to btfe.com, Apple App Store, or Google Play Store & download app

2. Create Account

3. Search 46239 & select Grassy Creek Elementary

4. Follow directions to scan receipts

5. Boom! You helped earn $$ thank you!

DON'T WRECK THE TECH

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GRASSY CREEK SCHOOL TIMES

7:55 am - Students enter the building

8:03 am - All car riders unloaded, door #15 locks

8:05 am - TARDY BELL

2:55 pm - Car Riders dismissed

3:00 pm - Buses load and dismiss


School Office Hours: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

2019-2020 School Calendar
Check out the MSD Warren Township school calendar here!
Staff Contact List
We encourage you to reach out to your child's teacher anytime! Please use this link from our school website to find email addresses and extensions. We want to partner with you!
YMCA Before & After School Care
Are you interested in learning more about the before and after school program offered by the YMCA at Grassy Creek? Click this link to find out details!
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GRASSY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Please feel free to follow us on social media and to contact us at anytime.

Website: http://grassycreek.warren.k12.in.us/
Location: 10330 East Prospect Street, Indianapolis, IN 46239, USA
Phone: 317-532-3100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrassyCreekElementary/
Twitter: @GrassyCreekElem

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