Grassy Creek Elementary School

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https://www.cpcsc.k12.in.us/o/gce

A Note from Mrs. Lake & Mrs. Gross

Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year! We had a great start to the year and are thankful to have met so many of you at our Back to School Night.

We will send home information about our fall fundraiser on Friday, August 7th. We are selling Middle Davids Artisan Candles. This company is based in Franklin, Indiana, and they return a good portion of the profit of the sales to our school. We use these funds for student incentives, classroom supplies, and teacher grants that directly impact our students. Money must be turned in at the time the orders are placed. There is additional information in the newsletter below.

Occasionally, celebrations will be planned at school. In order to maintain a safe and clean school environment, any treats brought to school must be store-bought, individually wrapped, and an ingredients list must be visible. Please do not send in pizza or treat bags as we need to keep the celebration within our time limitations. In order to preserve important instructional time, please arrange the delivery of any snacks/treats to be before the lunch period. Any treats delivered after the lunch period will be served the following day.

We will have our first early release Wednesday on August 5th. Car riders will be dismissed at 3:20, and bus riders at 3:25.

We look forward to a great year!

Mrs. Lake and Mrs. Gross

Mark Your Calendars

August 5- First Wednesday Early Release
August 7-Candle Fundraiser begins
Thursday, August 13- Picture day for GCES
August 21 -E-learning day
August 24-28- Fall Book Fair
August 26- Family Literacy Fun Night 5:00-7:00
August 29- All candle fundraiser orders and money due
September 7 - No school- Labor Day
September 17- fundraiser candle pick-up day
September 29 & October 1- Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 2-Two hour early dismissal
Fall break- October 5-16

Reminder about Digital Devices from Home

CPCSC acknowledges and respects that many parents expect their students to keep and use a mobile phone or personal communication device for various reasons. Students must turn the devices off during the school day and keep them stored in their backpacks, their cubbies, or lockers. Use of a personal communication device at CPCSC elementary schools is a violation and should only be used in the case of an emergency.

Fidgets at School

All of our classrooms at Grassy Creek are equipped with calming corners that all students are able to access if needed. These calming corners contain school-approved fidgets for students to utilize. Students should not bring fidgets from home for use.

Candle Sale Begins Friday!

Our annual Grassy Creek Candle Sale is just around the corner! Sale packets and order envelopes will be sent home with all students this Friday.

Important Dates:

Order forms and payment due: August 28
Candle pick-up: September 17

These high-quality candles have become a Grassy Creek tradition and make wonderful holiday gifts for family, friends, neighbors, or even a treat for yourself!

Best of all, every purchase helps support our teachers and classrooms by providing funds for classroom materials and student learning opportunities.

Don't forget to check out the awesome student prizes listed below—there are plenty of exciting incentives to earn while supporting our school!

Thank you for helping make this Grassy Creek tradition a success!

News from Ms. Records

We encourage all Grassy Creek families to complete our Grassy Creek Cares Survey. The information you provide helps us better understand the needs of our school community and connect generous donors with families who may benefit from additional support.

Even if you do not currently need resources or are unable to contribute, we kindly ask that you complete the survey at your earliest convenience. Please complete by Aug. 31st!

Thank you for taking a few moments to support our Grassy Creek community.

English Link: https://forms.gle/8mMgzXX9SM6Ggrmu6

Punjabi Link: https://forms.gle/m21upmTvZdbjF6it6

Spanish Link: https://forms.gle/6JBFG7oquRpnQwJM7

Hakha Chin Link: https://forms.gle/7Y1n9xYPmqDNaKjFA

Over the past few years, we have been proud to offer leadership opportunities for our students. This year, students can participate in either our Voices Committee or Student Council.

Students in grades 2-5 are invited to apply for the Voices Committee. This group works together to help develop an engaging Warrior Way program while serving as the voice of our student body. It's a great opportunity for students to share ideas, provide feedback, and make a positive impact on our school community.

Voices Committee applications are due by August 21st.

Students can apply here: https://forms.gle/RyuRb1YtwH5TC1h78

Our Student Council plays an important role in our school community! Members help behind the scenes with our candle fundraiser, lead tours for new students, and assist with planning school fundraisers, helping with the Warrior Way Store and special activities throughout the year.

Student Council is open to 4th and 5th grade students. Students who have served on Student Council in previous years are encouraged to apply again; however, all interested students must submit a new application each year, and previous participation does not guarantee selection.

Student Council applications are due on August 21st.

Students can apply here: https://forms.gle/NRLTH2b789z5ireGA

Warrior Way Kick-off!

Congratulations, Green Team!!

The annual Grassy Creek Book Fair will be August 24-28!

Meal assistance applications for the 2026-2027 school year are now open! Apply online at: https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx?cid=MWJjNzY0N2EtNWExZC00NDc0LWJmYjItNDRjYTliZWYxYTJj

For additional questions, please contact the food service office at 317-535-7579 x 3106

Grassy Creek Cafeteria Crew!

Picture Day!

Picture Day is coming up on 08/13/2026! Order before Picture Day to receive free shipping to the school. Order online at https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/0469QGF.

A Note from the Office

We still need required documents for some of our student files. We are required to have on file for all students a Birth Certificate, Immunization Record, Home Language Survey and a Proof of Residency document. Proof of Residency can be a mortgage or lease statement or a utility bill (gas, electric, sewer, or trash) If you receive a request for these documents from the office or your classroom teacher, please turn those into the main office as soon as possible. We appreciate your help in keeping our records current and up to date!

Chromebook Insurance

Note that if your student damages his own or another student's Chromebook, there may be a repair invoice issued if there is no Chromebook Insurance in place.

Next PTO PJ Day is August 10th!

Be a Mystery Reader!

Amazon Wish Lists

We are excited that school has started! Some of our staff have made Amazon Wish Lists of items they would like to have in their classrooms for the students. If you would like to contribute to a classroom, we had included their links here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1BZAaQtJx_-evNbbMdwmOnN-Q0MP9VnFuD_tsWNGf8Uo/edit#slide=id.g110c08ddead_1_10

National Night Out!

Grassy Creek PTO News

Calling all Grassy Creek Elementary Families! Did you know you can raise money for our amazing PTO simply by shopping at Kroger? Kroger Community Rewards is a fantastic program that allows you to support our school with every purchase, at no cost to you!

Here's how it works:

*Create a Kroger Digital Account: If you haven't already, sign up for a free Kroger digital account at https://www.kroger.com/. This will allow you to participate in Community Rewards.

*Link Your Kroger Card: Once you have a digital account, link your Kroger Plus Card to it. This ensures your purchases benefit our PTO.

*Choose Our PTO! Search for GRASSY CREEK ELEMENTARY – PTO or enter our organization number, CT308 and select us as your preferred charity.

*Shop and Earn! Now, every time you shop at Kroger and use your linked card, Kroger will donate a portion of your purchase to our PTO!

Why Sign Up?

•Support Our School: Every swipe of your card directly benefits Grassy Creek Elementary and our amazing PTO programs.

•It's Free! You don't pay a penny extra – Kroger donates on your behalf. Just shop as usual!

•Easy to Use: Signing up takes just a few minutes and then you're good to go!

Let's work together to raise money for our school! Sign up for Kroger Community Rewards today!

Spread the word! Share this post with your friends and family who shop at Kroger. The more people who participate, the bigger the impact we can make on our school!

Don't forget: Be sure to search for Grassy Creek Elementary – PTO or use our organization number CT308 when enrolling in Community Rewards.

Mr. Guidi recognized at School Board Meeting!

Off to a Great Start!

Some of Our New Faces to Grassy Creek this Year!

2026-2027 School Year Bell Times

8:50 Student arrival begins

8:50-9:05 Breakfast served (optional)

9:05 Start Time/Tardy bell rings

3:55 (M,T,R,F) Dismissal for car riders begins

*3:20 on Wednesdays

3:55 (M,T,R,F) Dismissal for bus riders begins

*3:25 on Wednesdays

2026-2027 Academic Calendar

2 Hour Delay Information

2 Hour Delay Information can be found here.

Bus Information

Clark-Pleasant Transportation Information

Transportation Phone: 317-535-7255

Check out your child’s bus number, pick up and drop off times:

Click on the link below: https://versatransweb07.tylertech.com/ClarkPleasant/elinkrp/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fClarkPleasant%2felinkrp%2fStudents%2fBasicTransBoundarySearch.aspx
The username is “guest.”
The password is “guest.”
Type in your address and it will provide the bus number, pick up location, arrival/drop off times.

Our district uses the Here Comes the Bus App

Here Comes the Bus is a free product made available to families through Synovia Solutions. Synovia is the GPS tracking system used by our district to monitor bus locations and vehicle diagnostics.
Download it in your Google Play or App store.
Create a new account.
The district code for “Here Comes The Bus” app is 82073.

Parent-Student Transportation Handbook
CPCSC Alternate Bus Stop Request

In order to ensure that your student is transported to an alternate address or child care provider, we request that you submit the following information identified below and allow 3-5 business days from the first day of school for processing. A transportation department team member will contact you with status information. Note, our ability to accommodate will be contingent on space available and bus capacity. First priority will be given to students who are being transported to/from their home address.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_aFPALrwjluVcJpeSd8U1U-g-kP6Is5X7G4Lx7yri_GgQQg/viewform

Car Rider Information & Reminders

To improve traffic flow during arrival and dismissal at GCES, we would like families of GCES students to enter school grounds off of Worthsville Road onto Palmore Way (first entrance to CPMS.) Then take your first left before the tennis courts (turn left/west). Continue on the access road to the end of the sidewalk on the north side adjacent to door 8.. Staff members will walk out door 8 to welcome students into the building at 8:50. We will no longer use the front of the building for drop off. Cars should continue on straight to exit the lot.

Clark-Pleasant Early Learning Center is a part of GCES, and their arrival time is 8:45. These families will enter off Sheek Road and line up for drop off in the front of the building,

If students arrive after 9:05 a.m., an adult will need to park and sign their student in at the front office.

Car rider families should enter the same way for afternoon car rider pick up, but stop at the corner that leads to the front drive. A staff member will come out at approximately 3:50 to dismiss students. Students will exit out of door 4. Cars should pull up to the flag pole once dismissal begins.

ATTENTION: Parents of students that go to after school daycare!

If your student goes to childcare after school that is not within our GCES boundary, you must register your child for a car rider number as these daycare locations pick up our students in our car rider line. Please stop by the front office to register your child.

If your student attends a daycare that is within our GCES boundary, you will need to complete an "alternate bus stop" form in order for your child to be dropped off at the correct stop. You can access that form here or contact our transportation office at 317-535-7255.

Grassy Creek Elementary School

Title One School

Website: http://www.cpcsc.k12.in.us/o/gce
Location: 2111 Sheek Road, Greenwood, IN, USA
Phone: 317-535-3980

Grassy Creek Elementary School