EWES April School Newsletter
2025-26 East Washington Elementary School
Welcome back, Mini Musketeers! We hope your family enjoyed a wonderful spring break filled with rest and special moments. As we head into the final stretch of the school year, we are excited to finish strong—with lots of meaningful learning ahead and plenty of fun along the way!
Speaking of fun, our PTO’s Bunny Bash fundraiser is tomorrow! Our PTO has put in so much time and heart to create a special event for our families. We hope you will join us in supporting this event, as every dollar raised goes right back to our school and our students.
We also have several upcoming opportunities to get involved. First up is the Book Fair next week! Be sure to check out the volunteer link in this newsletter. Not only does volunteering support our school, but it is also such a memorable experience to see your child enjoying time with their school friends. If you can, try to sign up for a time when your child visits the Book Fair—it truly is a special moment.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support in making EWES such a joyful and connected place for our students. Let’s make these final weeks the very best yet!
Warmly,
-Stacy Richardson, EWES Principal
All students in grades 3 and 4 will participate in the ILEARN state assessment. Both grade levels will participate in English Language Arts and Math testing, and Grade 4 will also take a Science assessment. Testing will begin promptly each day at 8:15 a.m., so please ensure that your child arrives on time and is present on these important testing days. Our students have worked hard and are ready to show all they know—we are so proud of them!
Grade 3 Testing Dates:
April 13–17, 2026 (Monday–Friday)
8:15–10:30 a.m. each day
Grade 4 Testing Dates:
April 20–24 (Monday–Friday) and April 27–29, 2026 (Monday–Wednesday)
8:15–10:30 a.m. each day
Individual student scores are loaded into Indiana's Centralized Reporting System (CRS). Parents may access these scores through the parent portal at https://in-familyportal.cambiumast.com/#/. An email with a unique code for each child was sent via email from the Assistant Principal, Ms. Kayla Moore, earlier in the school year. If you need your child's access code, please email Ms. Moore at kmoore@ewsc.k12.in.us. Please also refer to a help sheet for accessing student scores posted in the EWES Informational Flyers section of this month's newsletter.
Join us for PTO's Bunny Bash Fundraiser tomorrow, April 2, from 5:00–7:00 PM in the elementary school gym and cafeteria! This fun-filled event will include carnival games, a bounce slide, a silent auction, a giant coloring page, and even the chance to build your own stuffed animal.
Wristbands are just $10 for unlimited carnival games and other activities, making it a great value for a night of family fun. The Silver Fox and The Icy Spoon will be there with food and snow cones available for purchase. All proceeds from this event benefit our school—we hope to see you there!
This month, our Mini Musketeers are focusing on Habit 4: Think Win-Win, which teaches students to look for solutions where everyone can succeed. At school, students practice this habit by sharing, taking turns, and working through conflicts in a way that is fair and respectful. They are learning that it’s not about winning or losing, but about finding a solution that helps everyone feel valued and respected. Thinking win-win helps build strong friendships and a positive school community.
Families can support this habit at home by encouraging children to think about others’ feelings, practice compromise, and look for solutions that work for everyone. Whether it’s sharing responsibilities, making decisions together, or working through disagreements, these everyday moments are great opportunities to model win-win thinking. Together, we are helping our students grow into kind, thoughtful leaders who care about the success of others as much as their own.
Thank you to our PTO for bringing this special event to our school! Each classroom will visit the Book Fair at a designated time during the school day, most likely on their Library day.
Click HERE to view items for purchase at the Book Fair and to set up your child’s eWallet. An eWallet makes your child’s shopping experience super easy! However, cash or checks written to the EWS PTO are also accepted forms of payment.
Preschool students may visit with a parent on April 6th from 8:15-8:45 a.m.
Want to volunteer to work the Book Fair? It’s easy and fun. Click HERE to see the volunteer list.
Get ready for one of our favorite days of the year! Our annual Fun Run is set for Monday, May 11—mark your calendars! It’s a day filled with movement, laughter, and students encouraging one another every step of the way.
Our 4th graders will also enjoy their annual Field Day on Thursday, April 30—another fun tradition we look forward to each year.
Be on the lookout for the Fun Run shirt link, which will be shared later this month. We can’t wait for these fun-filled days with our Mini Musketeers!
If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s Midterm or overall progress, please don’t hesitate to reach out! We believe that a strong partnership between home and school is the key to helping our students shine.
📧 Stay Connected
You can find our full directory of teachers’ and staff members’
email addresses at the link below:
👉 [Click HERE for EWES Staff Emails]
🏫 Principal’s Corner
For further assistance, please feel free to contact the principal directly:
Mrs. Stacy Richardson
📧 Email: srichardson@ewsc.k12.in.us
📞 Phone: 812-967-2929 ext. 1
At student dismissal time, please remember to pull FORWARD only, not to reverse. Please also always follow the directions of our traffic directors. This is for the safety of our young students. Click HERE for additional information or see the safety flyer posted in this month's newsletter.
We extend a warm invitation to all cherished mothers, guardians, and special female figures to join us alongside their EWES student for a delightful morning together. Enjoy a complimentary muffin and milk as we share smiles, connection, and a sweet start to the day. Please be sure to save the date—we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Last names A–K: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Last names L–Z: Friday, May 8, 2026
Time: 7:30–8:00 AM
