Golden Gazette

Mrs. Klein, Assistant Principal

Ms. Tooley, Lead Teacher

Mrs. Rouse, Community in Schools Site Coordinator

Email: jhumphries@decaturproud.org
Website: www.decaturproud.org
Location: 5650 Mann Road, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Phone: 317-856-0400
Facebook: facebook.com/DecaturGoldAcademy
Twitter: @DELC_Gold

Principal Message

Mrs. Klein and I wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season. Student’s last day is December 20th. Please enjoy your winter break and create many wonderful memories. The holidays are good times for storytelling around the dinner table, playing games, reading to each other or watching your favorite movie.

When winter break comes close to ending, I encourage you to prepare your child for their return to school ready to learn on January 5th, 2023. I know they will be well rested and have many exciting things to share. We will review with a lot of practice and encouragement as we get back into our daily routines and school-wide expectations.

Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year from our Gold Academy School family to yours.

Parents with the upcoming weather changes-school events being canceled or students being sick and needing to be picked up from the nurse; we are finding that information that we have on Skyward is not up to date. If you have changed your phone number or did not list an emergency contact person when you registered online, we ask that you complete the form sent home today and return with your child on Monday.

Anyone that picks up a student early from school/nurse must be listed in Skyward and have their ID.

Mrs. Rouse started in a new position this year, going from Clerical Assistant to Community in Schools Site Coordinator. The staff has really appreciated her work in her new role supporting our students!

A friendly reminder that we asked parents not to get out of their vehicles while they are in the car rider line. We understand that we have some families that need assistance with helping with closing the door or buckling students in. Any family that needs additional time or help, can pull forward beyond the car rider line to assist their child. We have added an additional staff member to support closing the passenger door. As the weather begins to get colder, we must make one change in our car rider procedure. When the weather drops significantly, we will not have students stand outside before getting in their vehicles. Students will remain inside (double doors) once their number is called to look for their vehicle. In the afternoon, we begin our car rider line at 2:17 p.m. and our goal is to be finished no later than 2:40 p.m. Weather may affect this time and we thank you for your patience and understanding with this change.

Miss Liffick and Mrs. Rouse's cheer club did an awesome job performing at Gold Pride. The girls are pictured below:

Some staff members/teams participated in the 12 days of Christmas snacks - below are just some of the goodies our staff enjoyed over the last couple of weeks!

• Cupcakes brought in by cafeteria
• Grinch goodies brought in by Exceptional Learner team
• Hot Chocolate bar brought in by the office staff

If you would like to purchase a Decatur Township license plate, please send in $5.00 cash or check made payable to Gold Academy.

Hello Decatur Township community members. Please share your input on programs you would like to see offered at the Indianapolis Public Library Decatur Branch and what times work best for you and your family. Follow the link to fill out a brief survey. Thank you for your time. https://forms.gle/SMY6iUxCGHUaSbMF9

Distribution of information by a community group in accordance with MSD Decatur policy does not imply, directly or indirectly, that the group's program(s), event(s) and/or service(s) is sanctioned, sponsored or endorsed by the district, the Board of Education or the superintendent."

We have had many beautiful days, but our weather is changing. We will closely monitor temperature, wind chill and other aspects of the weather to determine inside or outside recesses. We are asking for your help in sending your student to school with plenty of warm clothes appropriate for outside time.

It’s that time of year again! Textbooks and IPads are very important tools in each student’s daily achievement. We need to have all textbook rental paid within the first thirty days of the school year. Applications for assistance are now open on the website. If you need help, please do not hesitate to call the office.

• Kindergarten - $181.00
• 1st and 2nd grade - $186.00
• 3rd - 5th grade - $181.00
• 6th grade - $176.00
• CIP 1st - 6th - $155.00

When sending textbook rental with students please be sure to enclose it in an envelope and write the child’s name, teacher’s name and “Book Rental” on the front. The district now has an EFunds account available for you to make payments online. You may do so by visiting our township home page at www.decaturproud.org. The EFunds online payment is a link that can be found under “Families”, then “E Billing”. Your prompt attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. We can also accept credit card payments over the phone by calling the office at 317-856-0400, extension 08302.

Dry and fresh food items will be available for drive thru pick up for any families with children enrolled in MSD of Decatur Township Schools!
When: Weekly on Thursdays 11:30AM – 12:50PM (when school is in session through May 2023)
Where: DCHS, Door 1
How to apply: Complete the intake form below and submit! (required for each distribution date). The form must be completed by the Tuesday before the pick date.

Here is the link to the google form.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12Y556ZIHRjNo6asM2Ft6twNaxWQM6m5h62rWAM9cKns/prefill

Please visit our Child Nutrition Department Website (https://www.decaturproud.org/child-nutrition/p-ebt) for resources and general information about P-EBT cards.
MSD of Decatur Township and the Child Nutrition Department do not have access to P-EBT information or funds.
All calls and questions need to be directed to The Family and Social Services Administration.

(800) 403-0864

12.16.22 Cotton Candy Friday

12.20.22 - Last student day

12.21.22 Teacher work day

12.22.22 Christmas break begins

1.5.23 - School reconvenes

"It is the Board's commitment to provide a safe, positive, productive and nurturing educational environment for all of its students. Any individual who believes a student has been or is the victim of discrimination, bullying, or harassment should report the situation to the building principal or designee or complete the School District's Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying report form, which is available online at www.decaturproud.org