This week at Coulston
ILEARN & coGAT Testing
Dear Coulston Families,
We are continuing ILEARN Testing this week. The third grade classes finished testing this week, and we are so proud of their effort and hard work! We will continue testing students in grades 4-5 from April 29-May 10 at various times. It is important that students are at school during these testing times, and if possible try to avoid scheduling appointments during the morning hours of testing. It is important that students receive following:
-Plenty of rest
-Good breakfast
-Be at school on time
-Encourage for the students
Test results will be sent in the mail in early summer. The staff and students have worked very hard this year and we are excited to see how well they do.
Our kindergarten and second grade students will also be testing next week as well. They will be taking the cogAT assessment. The CogAT is a nationally used assessment that measures learned reasoning and problem-solving skills in three different areas: verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal. Reasoning skills develop gradually throughout a person’s lifetime, and at different rates for different individuals. Parents of kindergarten and second grade students received a letter providing more information on this assessment.
Thanks for your support during this time. We are SO proud of all of our Coulston students.
Elementary Track Meet
The Elementary Track Meet will be held on Monday, April 29th at Shelbyville High School. The meet will begin at 5:00 at the SHS Track and Field. Elementary students will get in free, and all others will be $5.00. Our athletes have been working very hard and we are proud of them.
IREAD Retake Session
We will be administering the IREAD retake session beginning May 13, 2024. This session will include students in grades 3-5 who did not pass the IREAD assessment in March. Students in 2nd grade will NOT take the assessment in May. Results of the retake will be shared with parents as soon as they are available. Thanks for your support during this busy testing season!
End of the year reminders
Parents as the year is wrapping up, we have a few reminders!
Students need to wear shoes with backs on them. Slides, flip flops, etc are not allowed due to safety.
Please check your child’s backpack for toys and technology that are not allowed at school. We’ve had several students come to school with toys that are not allowed, as well as technology such as video games. If students have these items, they will be left in the office for parents to pick up.
Just a reminder of the Healthy Snacks policy: students are not allowed to bring in outside fast food such as Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks, McDonald’s etc. This includes breakfast food and drinks. It is important that we are in compliance with the Healthy Snacks policy. Students will not be allowed to consume these items in class. Thanks for your help!
If your child is absent, please call the office by 9:00 at 317-398-3185.
Field Day Updates From Mr. Brown
Hello Coulston Families!!
Field Day is quickly approaching and we are looking for volunteers to help during Field day ! This year, our Field Day for Coulston Elementary will be on Wednesday, May 22nd. If you are able and would like to volunteer your services on this exciting day, please email Mr. Brown or telephone the school office for more information. The times we need volunteers on Wednesday, May 22nd are as follows:
Session #1: Grades 3, 4 and 5 (8:00 AM - 10:40 AM)
Session #2: Grades K, 1 and 2 (11:15 AM - 1:55 PM)
If you are interested, please complete the following:
1. Email Mr. Brown or you can call the Coulston front office for more information. When emailing Mr. Brown, please include your name, your student’s name, grade level and their classroom teacher and the session(s) you would like to volunteer for.
2. You will also need to complete the limited background check (link attached below) and turn it into the Coulston front office as soon as possible. Anyone interested in volunteering must submit and pass this limited background check before they will
be allowed to volunteer for Field Day.
Limited Criminal Background Check Link
Mr. Brown’s Email: btbrown@shelbycs.org
Coulston Office Phone: 317-398-3185
After emailing Mr. Brown and completing the background check, more Field Day information will be emailed to you at a later date/time. Thank you for your interest in helping make Field Day possible for all of our students!
PTO Elections
Calling ALL parents! It is that time of the year again that we are looking to elect officers for the 2024-25 Coulston PTO. If you would like to serve on the Coulston PTO or in any capacity, please complete the PTO form that came home with your child and return to school. This form will also be uploaded on our Facebook page.
New officers will be elected at the meeting. The date and time are TBD. If you have any questions, please contact our current PTO President, Aleigha Simerly.
We want to thank our hardworking PTO cabinet for serving Coulston for many years. Their dedication to our Coulston Family is greatly appreciated.
Summer Boys Basketball Camp
The SHS boys basketball players and staff will be putting on our summer youth basketball clinic on June 3rd, 4th, and 5th. Attached is an online registration form.
Session 1: 1st-4th grade (12:30pm-1:45pm)
Session 2: 5th-8th grade (1:45pm-3:00pm)
Thank You!
Coach John Hartnett
Cafeteria Accounts
Parents this is a reminder as the year begins to wind down to check on your child’s lunch account balance. We have several students with outstanding balances that need to be paid before the year ends. If your child has an outstanding balance, please contact the cafeteria. Thanks for your help.
Upcoming Dates
April 29-Elementary Track Meet at SHS
May 6-10-Teacher Appreciation Week
May 16-KDG celebration at 8:30
May 17-5th Grade Recognition at 8:30
May 20-5th Grade Wax Museum at 8:30
May 21-Grades 1-4 Awards Day-Grades 1-2@8:30; Grade 3-4 @ 10:00
May 22-Field Day
May 24-Last Student Day
April Menu
April Menu
Click here to view: https://shelbycs.nutrislice.com/menu/coulston/lunch/
Chartwells March Newsletter
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