PARENT NEWSLETTER

We are off to a wonderful start this school year, and there is so much to look forward to in the weeks ahead! Thank you for the support you’ve already shown. it makes such a difference in creating a positive and successful school community.

We encourage you to stay connected by volunteering when you can, checking in often with your child’s teacher, and continuing to partner with us in your child’s learning journey. At home, one of the most impactful things you can do is simply talk with your child. Give them a few minutes of uninterrupted one-on-one time each day to ask about their day, listen, and celebrate their efforts. Those small moments mean so much.

And please remember, you are not in this alone. We are here for you, too. If you ever have questions, concerns, or just need support, don’t hesitate to reach out. Together, we can make this school year an amazing one!

With appreciation,
Your Admin Team 😁

Grandparent's Day

September 4th at 9 a.m.

Please RSVP today!

Class Dojo

Being connected on Class Dojo is a requirement.

Please contact your child's teacher today if you need assistance getting connected.

Let’s give a big shout-out to McCullough Cougars for helping lead the pack in attendance recognition last school year! Your efforts made a real impact, and we want to keep that momentum going strong.

As we start a new year, we need your child here every day and on time.

Arriving on time allows students to put their belongings away, eat breakfast, and get settled before learning begins. A strong, consistent start to the day sets the tone for success in the classroom!

The doors open at 7:15 a.m.

Reading is the foundation for all learning, and our goal is for 100% of our scholars to pass IREAD.

In addition to coming to school every day, paying attention in class, and completing homework, here are a few powerful ways you can help at home:

• Read daily with your child. Even 15 minutes a day makes a huge difference.

• Ask questions while reading. Talk about the story, the characters, and what might happen next to build comprehension.

• Encourage your child to read aloud. This helps with fluency, confidence, and vocabulary.

• Make reading part of everyday life. Read recipes, signs, labels, or anything around you together.

• Be a reading role model. Let your child see you enjoying books, newspapers, or magazines.

Together, we can build strong, confident readers who are ready for success. Not just on IREAD, but for life!

OPEN HOUSE WINNER

🎉Congratulations to Mrs. Muro's!🎉

A big thank you to the families and friends of Class 23!

Your class had the biggest turnout for the Open House.

Your support helped your scholars win a Game Day with the Admin Team.

Game Day will take place Friday, September 5th!!!!

👚Attire

McCullough is a uniform school.

Tops - White, light blue, or navy polo

Bottoms - Dark blue, navy pants, knee length shorts, skirts

Shoes - Closed toe shoes with a back (no Heely's, crocs, house shoes, etc.)

⏰Tardy Bell

Children are marked tardy at 7:40 a.m.

The school doors open at 7:15 a.m.

Scholars should be present, in their seat, and ready to learn by than 7:30 a.m.

📞 Attendance Hotline

Please contact the attendance hotline when your student will be absent. 219-881-5538

🚌 Departure Changes

To ensure a smooth and safe dismissal process, all transportation changes must be made no later than 1:00 p.m. Any requests received after this time cannot be accommodated.

❗Early Dismissal

All calls for early pick-up must be made by 11:00 a.m. on the same day.

Please note that early dismissals on regular school days end at 1:00 p.m.

After this time, students will be dismissed at the regular 2:30 p.m. dismissal.

Grandparents, we want to celebrate you!

Please join us on September 4th.

Please RSVP with your grandchild's teacher.

Parents, our first Half-Day Wednesday is coming up!

Please plan ahead to ensure a smooth afternoon for your family.

We strongly encourage you to attend the F.A.C.E. Liaison Meet & Greet!

You’ll learn about valuable resources and hear about upcoming events. See you there!