Strube's Superheroes Spotlight

I am so happy that I am YOUR teacher! Students will have CHOICE and VOICE. Let’s make it the BEST ever!

Email: jstrube@msdwt.k12.in.us
Location: 8201 Ditch Road, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Phone: School: (317) 259-5445 or Google Voice: (317) 520-2901 (call, text, voicemail)

In Washington Township we know that when students attend school they engage with their teachers, with their peers and with the content being taught daily. This allows children to grow and achieve academically, socially, and emotionally. Many people don’t realize that missing just 10% of the school year, or 2- 3 days every month, adds up to so much lost time in the classroom that it can make it difficult for children of all ages to keep up with the learning. When children don’t show up for school regularly they miss out on fundamental skills and the chance to build the habit of good attendance that will carry them into their future.

What Can Parents/Caregivers Do?

As we begin the new quarter, here are a few reminder of simple ways for you to partner with us at school to encourage, promote, and engage in positive attendance habits:

• Remain in contact with your child’s teacher(s)

• Know the school attendance policy

• Ask for help if there are barriers preventing your child from getting to school

• Check-in on your child’s attendance and academic progress

• Talk regularly about the importance of attending school each day.

• Establish routines to get to school on-time each day

• Develop a back-up plan to get to school if your child misses the bus.

• Encourage your student to participate in clubs, activities, and sports offered throughout the school year.

Attend. Engage. Achieve.

The dental visits are scheduled November 3rd and 7th this year. All pre screening forms are due the week prior to the exam day. A form was sent home to sign up. There is also a website that parents can use to fill the form out online.

Website for Parents to Enroll:

https://www.myschooldentist.com

The Homework Packet is sent home each Monday, and it is due by Friday (signed) each week. Each week your child will complete the packet. The packet is made up of a spiral review of Reading, English, and Math skills. Each skill area is separated by day. Students should tun in packet with each day finished by Friday of each week. The students will have a quiz on the topics in the weekly packet. Please sign the reading log. If a child completes his/her homework and returns it, then he/she will earn Superhero Points to spend at the Superhero Store each month. The is scored for Superhero Store Points based on the completion percentage (see above). It is for the practice and family interaction. In a few weeks students will have spelling words to practice. When spelling starts they will get their words in the Homework Packet on Mondays. Students will have a pre-test on Wednesdays and the Final Test on Fridays. The pre-test test is on Wednesday, and if they get 100% correct on the pre-test, they will use that score and will not test on Friday. Remember you can complete the book borrowing sheet and your child will bring home some books at their reading level. The books can be returned at anytime during the week or on Fridays.

Regular List

weather

whether

travel

wagon

salad

pollen

lemon

brother

carry

getting

October 24 - Report Cards Available on Skyward

October 30 - Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat at Greenbriar 6-8 PM

November 4 - Parent-Teacher Conference Day/E-Learning Day (Computers Will Be Sent Home)

Below are some special days that will be highlighted in class. Most of the days we will celebrate, and there are some that we will talk about.

Also, complete the form if you want to assist in the classroom. Please complete this and turn it back in to the school for processing. It takes a few weeks to process...so the sooner the better. A hard copy will be in the parent folder at the Back to School Bash on July 29.

Students are allowed Birthday treats. If you are interested in sending in Birthday treats, please be sure to email, text, or send a message on Parent Square. Please note that all Birthday treats must be store bought and individually wrapped. Food Birthday treats need to be brought to school by 11:00 to share during our lunch time (12:00-12:30). If a student is Bringing non-food Birthday treats then they can be dropped off at the office or sent to school with the student. These will be distributed during the closing community circle. All students will receive a Birthday treat, and the class will sing Happy Birthday to them if they want them to.