School Hours

8:10 am-2:55 pm (M, T, Th, F)

8:10 am-2:30 pm (W-Early Release)

#WEGROWKIDS

#WEAREMARYBRYAN

Website: perryschools.org/mb/
Location: 4355 East Stop 11 Road, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Phone: 317-789-2600
Twitter: @MaryBryanElem

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We had a wonderful time at this year's Perry Township Music Festival! Mr. Stebbe has worked hard with our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders that performed in the show at Southport High School!

WELCOME TO THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR!

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We are so happy to see many old faces in our building, as well as, welcoming many new students, staff, & faculty to our Mary Bryan family.

We have some policy changes that are now in effect for our building. Please note the following:

1. You must have a car rider tag displayed in your vehicle to pick up your child in the car rider line at the end of the day. If you do not have a tag you must park & come into the front office. You may request car tags through the front office. You may also call Mrs. Terra Weddell @ 317)789*2609 or email your request to tweddell@perryschools.org.
2. Changes to afternoon transportation for your student MUST be made to the front office no later than 2:00. Busing is very full this year and we have to call the transportation office to get permission for a student to ride the bus with an approved family member/friend.
3. As always, please make sure you have your ID to pick up your children.
4. Make sure you send your children to school with a reusable water bottle. Fill up stations are located throughout the building.

KUM 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR AH LUNGLAWM TEIN KAN IN DON HNA!

Kan sianginn ah mihlun tampi kan hmuh ṭhan hna pin ah siangngakchia le zung rianṭuanmi

mithar tampi zong Mary Bryan chungkhar ah kan hmuh hna caah kan i lawm taktak.

Kan sianginn i kan hmanmi zulhphung (policy) zeimawzat kan thlenmi a um. Zaangfah tein

atang lei ah zoh te uh.

1. Sianginn an dih/chuah i mawṭaw in fale don tik ah mawṭaw i tarmi (car rider tag) hi langhter

hrimhrim ding. Mawṭaw tar ding (tag) a nei lomi cu mawṭaw chiah/park hnu ah office chung ah

luh i don ding. Mawṭaw tar ding hi zung ah hal khawh a si. Asiloah Mrs. Terra Weddell hi

317-789-2609 asiloah email in tweddell@perryschools.org ah hal khawh a si lai.

2. Zanglei i fale lawi nak ding bus cit dingmi (transportation) thlen piak a herh ding a si ahcun

zanlei 2:00 hlan ah zung (front office) ah chimh HRIMHRIM ding.

3. A zungzal in, fale don tik ah ID i ken zungzan ding ti hi philh lo ding.

4. Nan fale sianginn i din dingmi ti rawnnak ding tithawl kenter philh hna hlah uh. Ti rawnnak

ding (stations) hi sianginn chung hmun tampi ah chiahpiak an si.

Our guidelines for parents/guardians visiting for lunch will go into effect for all lunch visitors beginning January 8, 2024.

• Parents are encouraged to check-in five minutes before the scheduled lunch time. Adults must bring government issued ID (driver’s license, military ID, etc.) to check-in for lunch.

1st Grade:10:55-11:25 2nd Grade:12:30-01:00 3rd Grade: 01:00-0130

4th Grade: 12:00-12:30 5th Grade: 11:30-12:00

• Visitors and their student(s) will sit separately from other students at a specified table in the cafeteria. Students are no longer permitted to invite friends to sit with them when an adult comes in for lunch.

• It is against the grant funding guidelines for students to share their school lunch with adults or other students. Perry students can use their student number to purchase their own lunch. Adults must purchase a lunch or bring a lunch from home. To purchase a school lunch, the cost is $4.75. Parents may not use money in students’ accounts to purchase meals. Only cash/check is accepted.

• Parents bringing food from home may not share with other students. We have many children in the building with allergies and food restrictions. You may only bring in food for your own children.

• If parents bring restaurant food, all involved will need to eat outside the building. Restaurant food is not permitted in the cafeteria. Visitors will need to sign the student out in the front office and return when he/she is done.

• Share table items are for students only.

• Cell phone use is strictly prohibited in the cafeteria. Visitors may not take pictures, text, or take phone calls while in the cafeteria. This is to ensure the safety and security of the students in the cafeteria.

• Adults are to use the restroom in the office when visiting for lunch.

Please make sure you have your ID so the office is able to create you a badge to wear while in our building. No outside food (fast food) is allowed. Cash/check only. The lunch times are listed below.

1st 10:55-11:05

2nd 12:30 -1:00

3rd 1:00-1:30

4th 12:00-12:30

5th 11:30-12:00

Zaangfah tein siangin nan rat tik ah ID i ken philh hlah uh, sianginn i nan um chung ken

dingmi ṭaang benh (badge) hi zung nih an in tuahpiak hna a herh lai. Chuncaw ei caan cu

atang lei hi an si:

1st 10:55 -11:05

2nd 12:30 -1:00

3rd 1:00-1:30

4th 12:00-12:30

5th 11:30-12:00

Each week, staff members can award Golden Tickets to students that they feel have done a great job or have gone above and beyond expectations. These tickets go in to a drawing on Friday mornings where 2 students from each grade level are picked to be able to choose a book from our school's book vending machine. Here are this and last week's winners!

 The dentist is coming to our school for their 6 month Spring visit on May 21st! The

School Smiles on-site dental program provides on-site dental care at our school for

ALL students that signup to participate. The dental team will set up inside our school

and they accept Medicaid, private insurance, offer self-pay rates and grants through

their foundation. Registration is now open online at: www.schoolsmiles.com/student-

signup with over 100 languages to choose from when completing the online form.

 As a reminder we will see all the students we saw in the fall for their cleaning visit, any

students still in need of follow up treatment, anyone that might not have been eligible

but now is, as well any new families that would like to sign up for the dental

program.

Please remember to put your child's name in their coat with their grade or room number.

We are in need of new or gently used coats, girls size 6-10 or small to medium especially.

Any pants in general with an elastic waist. Especially boys size 12-16 pants with elastic waist!

Thank you for your consideration and donations always. School Nurses @ MBE

• uniforms and shoes of all sizes
• unopened feminine hygiene products
• individually packaged snacks (goldfish, peanut butter crackers, Red Bird soft peppermint puffs, pop tarts, nutri-grain bars, etc.)

How to Help Your Child Feel Loved

Throughout February, we take time to celebrate the special people in our lives. Let’s keep this going into March by thinking about how we are making our kids feel loved and special. Many families get caught up in buying things or big shows of affection, but what kids really need are much easier to do.

Spend Time with Your Child

Spending just a few minutes playing a game, having a cup of cocoa, or eating a meal together is the best way to show your child that he or she is important.

Praise and Kind Words

Use praise when your child does something well. Be specific and reflect on their talents or efforts. “You worked really hard on this” or “I love how you are always thinking about others”. Positive comments help a child feel seen and develop a sense of identity.

Ask Them about Their Day

Many parents ask “what did you do today at school?” and are frustrated when kids do not provide much information. Instead try playing “Best and Worst” or “Rose and Thorn”. Take turns sharing the worst thing that happened today and then the best. When you share as well, children learn that everyone has feelings and everyone has good and bad days.

Provide Structure

Daily routines, clear expectations, and consistency help kids feel safe and loved. This includes bedtimes, schoolwork, and screen time. If your student has clear and consistent expectations, there will be less arguing and more room for positive time together.

Tell them!

Hug your kids. Say I love you. Make thoughtful small gestures such as a note in their lunchbox or on their bed. You can even let them decide what you make for dinner once in a while. Whether it is a hug, an ‘I love you”, or a thoughtful gesture, your child will know that he or she is special to you.

Second Step

Unit 3-- Empathy and Kindness

Your child is participating in the Second Step program at Mary Bryan Elementary. Information was sent out about the content in this program at the beginning of the year.

Click here for Parent Introduction Letter

Click here for Second Step Introduction Video

Our students complete one unit (5 lessons) each 9 weeks. Each unit has a different focus. This quarter, all of our students will be learning about Empathy and Kindness. Children learn how to recognize kindness and act kindly, have empathy for others and take others’ perspectives, and recognize kind acts and empathy as important elements of building and maintaining relationships.

The Parent information for each grade level is attached below. This will give you an overview of what your student is learning and ideas for how to build on these skills at home.

First Grade Empathy and Kindness Home Links

Second Grade Empathy and Kindness Home Links

Third Grade Empathy and Kindness Home Links

Fourth Grade Empathy and Kindness Home Links

Fifth Grade Empathy and Kindness Home Links

If you have any questions, or would like more detailed information on lessons, please contact Shannon Romine, Mary Bryan Elementary School Social Worker, at (317) 789-2615 or sromine@perryschools.org.

Chess club meets on Wednesdays from 2:30-3:15pm in the library. Students should be picked up in the front of the school at 3:15pm.

Sign Ups:

We are located on the southside of Indy

@ 6004 Camden St. Indpls, IN 46227

We have a league for all age groups.

Baseball- Boys ages 4-13(must be in 8th grade currently)

PeeWee ages 4-5 $75 ( these teams are co-ed)

Rookie League-age 6 $110

Astro League ages 7-8 $145

Minor League ages 9-10 $145

Major League ages 11-13 $145

Softball- Girls ages 4-11

PeeWee ages 4-5 $75 ( these teams are co-ed)

Cadet League ages 6-8 $145

Junior League ages 9-10 $145

Senior League ages 11-14 $145

Website: https: www.edgewoodathletics.org

Upper Right hand corner click on Register and create an account.

Deadline to register is Feb 23RD . Spots are 1st come 1st served, once a league fills, it will

be closed.

Late Registrations will remain open until 1ST of March if openings are available

Season begins March 4th-June 22ND

Any Questions please email: edgewoodathletic@gmail.com

On Saturday, April 13, from 2pm-5pm, we are holding our Indiana University Soccer Clinic!

Open to both boys and girls, the event will feature notable Indiana University athletes — Justin Shreffler and Alex Barger, among others — who will lead a skills training session and team play, concluding with a panel to speak with the players about student-athlete life at the Division I level. This event will take place at Twin Lakes Recreation Center at 1700 W Bloomfield Rd, Bloomington, IN 47403.

This is an incredible opportunity for your boys and girls, who will not only develop as athletes but learn about the collegiate athlete experience. Spots are limited, and we would greatly appreciate you passing this along to your young athletes and their families.

Here's the link for sign up:

https://www.athlinics.com/event-details/youth-soccer-clinic-with-indiana-university-athletes

We also offer a discount code - INDIANA10 - $10 off for youth athletes referred through their school.