Elementary News

We were especially grateful for the days students were able to get outside and play! This is a busy and exciting time of year as they enter their final marking period, continuing to learn the standards they need before the end of the year. It’s a careful balance of focused instruction and meaningful, hands-on experiences, including field trips and engaging activities. At the same time, state tests, benchmarks, and other assessments help us measure and celebrate the growth they’ve made throughout the year.

As we move through these important weeks, we encourage students to keep working hard and doing their best each day. Getting plenty of rest each night will help them stay focused, feel their best, and be ready to learn and show what they know!

April 15 - 17 - Pipe Creek Book Fair (Students shop during school)

April 15 - PCE Book Fair Shop with an adult (see below)

April 16 - 29 - ILEARN Testing (Grades 3 - 5) - (see below)

April 23 - 2nd Grade Field Trip - Farm to Pizza

April 27 - May 1 - I Ready Diagnostic (K-1)

April 30 - 4th & 5th Grade Spring Concert (see below)

May 4 - 8 - Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week

May 6 - 5th grade Field Trip - Lost Sister Trail (Eash/Heishman)

May 7 - 5th grade Field Trip - Lost Sister Trail (Berry/Chaney)

• K-1 Field Trip - Down on the Farm @ MHS

May 8 - 5th grade Field Trip - Lost Sister Trail ( Kelly/Ross)

May 11 - 13 - IREAD retesting

May 15 - 4th grade Field Trip - Indiana State Museum

Students in grades 3 through 5 will soon take the ILEARN Assessment, an important measure of their progress toward grade-level standards. Please review the testing dates carefully and make sure your child is present and on time each day. During this busy time of year, with many distractions outside of school, encourage your child to get plenty of rest and come prepared to do their best on the ILEARN Assessment.

NOTE: Students will not be permitted to enter or leave the classroom once testing has started for that session. Please plan appointments accordingly. Thank you!

Any 3rd grade student who did not pass IREAD will receive a letter regarding next steps, including summer school. Please read and return the bottom portion of the letter to Mac El.

Any 2nd grade student who received a score of AT RISK on their IREAD assessment will be offered summer school remediation and an opportunity to retake the IREAD assessment.

If you have any questions, please refer to the slides below or contact your child's teacher.

If there is a change in your child's transportation, whether they will be picked up or riding a bus, it MUST be communicated with the front office. This can be done by sending a note to school or calling the office. If you call the office, please make sure you speak with a person. There is a central list at each elementary school, which allows us to check when students are unsure and the teacher may not be available. Do not just send a message to the teacher. The office MUST be notified. Thank you!

NOTE: Transportation changes should be in to the office by 2:00 pm.

We love having you visit our schools! To ensure the safety of all our students, anyone who wishes to volunteer or have lunch with their student must first complete a volunteer background check. You can find the link under the Parent Resources tab on our website.

A friendly reminder: for the safety of our students, please remember to bring your photo ID whenever you visit the school for any reason, including student pickup, lunch, or meetings.