Coulston Elementary School

Good News From Coulston

We are so proud of the amazing start to our school year here at Coulston Elementary! Our hallways and classrooms are filled with energy, and our students are already showing what it truly means to be a Coulston Comet.

Every day, we look for opportunities to catch our students doing the right thing. When a Comet goes above and beyond, we celebrate them with Good News Visits and special recognition certificates for being:

• Respectful: Using kind words and honoring our school community.

• Responsible: Taking ownership of their learning and daily actions.

• Safe: Making careful, thoughtful choices in everything they do.

Each week we will feature a few of our Good News Students and Staff!!

Fall Sports

The fall sports season is just around the corner, and we are excited for our student athletes! We look forward to a fantastic season filled with teamwork, growth, and school spirit.

Practice and game schedules will be sent out soon! Thank you for your continued support of our athletic programs. Let's make this a memorable season!!!

Severe Weather Drill

We will hold a required severe weather drill this week to practice our safety steps. Please talk to your child about the drill and why it keeps us safe.

Tips for Parents

• Talk about safe indoor places at home and school.

• Remind your child that drills help us learn how to stay safe.

• Reassure them that teachers will help them every step of the way.

Please join us on Monday, August 17th at 5:00pm for our first PTO meeting of the 26-27 school year. We have several exciting events planned for the year, and we need your help!!! We look forward to seeing some new and old faces at our meeting!

Please see the PTO updates below for the 26-27 school year! We hope that you will join us and be part of the PTO team! We look forward to seeing you at our meeting next month!

If your child is absent from school, please call the school office at 317-398-3185 by 9:00 and leave a message on the attendance line. Be sure to include your child's name, grade, teacher, and the reason for the absence. Regular attendance is important for student success. Being at school every day helps students learn, build relationships, and stay on track. Our school attendance goal is 96%. Thank you for partnering with us to support positive attendance!

New this year…Drop-off and Pick-up will be in the back lot at the gym entrance. Please follow the arrows on the map when entering the car rider line for both morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. Staff will be stationed at the designated unloading area to help students safely exit their vehicles. For safety, students should always exit on the passenger side onto the walkway. Please make sure your child is ready to exit the vehicle when you pull up. This will help keep traffic flowing and avoid any back up traffic.

All families should use the car rider line during arrival and dismissal. The front entrance is reserved for buses only during these times. Vehicles should not enter or park in the areas marked in red on the map.

This is a new traffic pattern for the school year. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as everyone learns the new routine. Our goal is to keep traffic moving while providing a safe arrival and dismissal for all students, while also allowing Coulston Lane to be accessible to the nearby residents. Thank you for helping us keep our Coulston Comets safe!

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Shelby County Reads Writing Contest.pdf

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Teen Night Boys & Girls Club 9.18.26.pdf

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Click the link below to view the student handbook.

• Parents do not forget you can pay for your ipad protection at school. Contact the office at 317-398-3185.
• New this year: Indiana has a new technology law that limits the use of personal electronic devices during the school day. This includes but not limited to phones, tablets, watches, earbuds. More information will be available at Meet the Teacher Night.
• Please watch for information about Indiana's new attendance laws and how they may affect your child.
• Water only is allowed in student water bottles. Per the Healthy Schools Policy, no other drinks may be brought to school. Any water bottles containing other beverages will be emptied.
• If you send a snack with your child, it must meet the Healthy Schools Policy. More information will be sent home.
• Dress Code Reminder: All shoes must have a back (no backless shoes). Please review the student handbook for the complete dress code before the first day of school.
• Per the Student Handbook, edible birthday treats may not be brought to school due to food allergies and student safety.
• Parents just a reminder that student lunches are $2.85. Breakfast will be free for all students. We encourage all parents to fill out the free and reduced lunch form to make sure that if you qualify, you will receive lunch assistance. Please contact the front office with any questions.

Phone: (317) 398-3185

Fax: (317) 392-5721

Office Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm

Address:

121 N Knightstown Road

Shelbyville, IN 46176