Coulston Elementary School

Seussical Jr.

Our Coulston spring musical, Seussical Jr., was a wonderful success! Thank you to everyone who helped support this event and make it such a special experience for our students and school community.

Our students and staff worked incredibly hard leading up to the performance, and it truly showed on stage. We are so proud of the effort, dedication, and talent our Comets displayed.

A special thank you to Mrs. Epple and Mr. Baldwin for their outstanding leadership, hard work, and commitment throughout the entire process. Their dedication played a huge role in making this production possible!!

We would also like to thank our parents and families for their continued support, especially for making sure students were prepared and picked up after rehearsals and the performance.Thank you again to everyone who supported our students and helped make Seussical Jr. such a memorable and successful event for Coulston!

Online Safety Workshop for Parents and Guardians

Parents and guardians are invited to attend an Online Safety Workshop presented by Susie’s Place Child Advocacy Centers and sponsored by Shelbyville Central Schools. This informative session will provide helpful guidance and practical tips to help keep children safe in today’s digital world.

During this workshop, you will learn about the challenges and risks children and teens face online, including concerns related to social media, gaming platforms, cyberbullying, and other online interactions. Experts will share current trends, potential threats, and strategies parents can use to help support and protect their children while they navigate the internet. Participants will also receive a resource guide with tips, helpful links, and additional information for parents and caregivers.

Workshop Details:
Date: Tuesday, March 31
Time: 6:30–7:30 PM
Location: Shelbyville Middle School Cafetorium
Address: 1200 W. McKay Road (please use the main entrance)

We encourage all parents and guardians to attend this valuable session to learn more about keeping children safe online. For additional resources, visit: susiesplace.org/prevention

• March 30-Bounce House Week

• April 2-Kindergarten Kick-Off at SMS at 5:30

• April 3-Snowie Day

• April 6-Go Blue Day-Wear Blue

• April 13-ILEARN Begins in Grades 3-5

• April 17-Mid-Terms

• April 27-PTO Meeting @ 5:00

• May 6-Elementary Track Meet @ 5:00

• May 7-Dental Safari

• May 15-Kindergarten Celebration @ 8:30

• May 19-5th Grade Celebration @ 8:30

• May 20-Awards Day Grades 1-4

• May 22-Field Day

• May 22-Students Last Day

Please check out Mrs. Reed’s February newsletter. Her focus for the month will be Attendance and Conflict Resolution. Check out the wonderful resources provided as well!

Winter wellness starts at home! Handwashing, rest, and staying home when sick helps protect our entire school community.

Please remember that Shelbyville Central Schools (SCS) policy, consistent with general health guidelines, requires students with a fever to stay home until they've been fever-free for at least 24 hours without using fever-reducing medicine, ensuring they're well enough to return, alongside other symptoms like vomiting or diarrhea. Always check with your doctor and the school's nurse for specific guidance

If your child will be absent, please call the attendance line each morning so their absence can be marked properly. Thank you for your continued support and partnership!

Your School Nurse – Emily Polston, RN

We would also like to remind families how important regular school attendance is for student learning and success. Our school goal is to maintain an attendance rate of 95% or higher, and we appreciate your partnership in helping us reach this goal.

We are currently working on a school-wide incentive to encourage and celebrate strong attendance, and we look forward to sharing more details soon. Thank you for your continued support in making attendance a priority.

Lunch Information

We encourage all families to complete the Free & Reduced Lunch Form each year. Even if you qualified last year. This ensures eligible families receive meal assistance. You can sign up at this site: SCS Free and Reduced Lunch Form

Healthy Snacks – We appreciate your help in following the SCS Wellness Policy! Students enjoy a daily healthy snack at school, helping us meet our Healthy Snacks guidelines.

Transportation

Bus route information is available at scs.shelbycs.org/page/transportation. Scroll down to find the INFOFINDER link. If you need to make a change to your child’s transportation, please complete a Change of Transportation form at school. Changes take 48 hours to process. Call the office with any questions.

Car Rider Line

Here are a few car rider reminders to keep things running smoothly:

• Drop-off begins at 7:25 AM

• Pick-up is at 2:15 PM (1:45 PM on Wednesdays)

• Students should exit the car on the side closest to the sidewalk

• Please stay in your vehicle—do not park and get out

• Give hugs, kisses, and goodbyes before pulling forward in the line

• The car rider door closes at 7:45 AM. After this time, students must be dropped off and signed in at the front office.
  Thanks for helping us keep arrival and dismissal safe and efficient!