January 17th, 2025

• Friday, 1/17 (Home) vs. West Vigo @ 7:30 PM-HOMECOMING
• Saturday, 1/18 (Home) vs. Vincennes Lincoln @ 7:30 PM
• Thursday, 1/23 (Home ) vs. Robinson @ 8:00 PM
• Saturday, 1/25 (Away) vs. WRV @ 7:30 PM

• Saturday, 1/18 (Home) vs. Vincennes Lincoln @ 6:00 PM
• Thursday, 1/23 (Home) vs. Robinson @ 6:30 PM
• Saturday, 1/25 (Away) vs. WRV @ 6:00 PM

• Friday, 1/17 (Home) vs. West Vigo @ 6:00 PM-HOMECOMING
• Wednesday, 1/22 (Home) vs. North Knox @ 7:30 PM
• Friday, 1/24 (Home) vs. Cloverdale @ 7:30 PM

• Wednesday, 1/22 (Home) vs. North Knox @ 6:00 PM
• Friday, 1/24 (Home) vs. Cloverdale @ 6:00 PM

• Friday, 1/17-Rachel Ramirez will compete in the Regionals State in Corteva Coliseum at the Indiana State Fairgrounds at 10:00 AM

• Saturday, 1/18 (Away) WIC Conference Edgewood High School @ 10:00 AM
• Tuesday, 1/21 (Home) vs. West Vigo @ 6:00 PM

We are thrilled to announce that junior Rachel Ramirez has secured her place as the REGIONAL CHAMP and is heading to the state finals! 🥳💜💛 With a decisive 3rd period pin in her championship match, Rachel has demonstrated exceptional skill and determination. The state finals will take place this Friday, January 17, at 10 AM in the Corteva Coliseum at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Let’s celebrate her achievement and support her in this next challenge!

• Tuesday, 1/21 (Away) vs. New Hebron @ 6:00 PM
• Thursday, 1/23 (Home) vs. Shakamak @ 6:00 PM

• Wednesday, 1/22 (Home) vs. Dugger @ 6:00 PM

• Tuesday, 1/21 (Away) vs. North Knox @ 6:00 PM

• Thursday, 1/23 (Away) vs. North Clay @ 6:00 PM
• Saturday, 1/25 (Away) Park Heritage Invitational @ 9:00 AM

• Monday, 1/20 (Home) vs. Sullivan Elementary @ 6:00 PM
• Thursday, 1/23 (Away) vs. Linton @ 6:00 PM

• No Games

• Monday, 1/20 (Away) vs. Carlisle @ 6:00 PM
• Wednesdasy, 1/22 (Away) vs. Shakamak @ 6:00 PM
• Thursday, 1/23 (Home) vs. North Knox East @ 6:00 PM

• Thursday, 1/23 (Away) vs. Clay City @ 6:00 PM

Our high ability team is dedicated to fostering excellence in gifted education! In December, they attended the IAG conference in Indianapolis, where they discovered valuable resources to enhance our programs. Highlights include engaging projects at the Discovery Lab and cultural learning through a Christmas escape room. Additionally, our 2nd and 5th graders completed the CogAT test, which is essential for identifying gifted students.

Explore these valuable resources and many more listed on the flyer above:

• ThinkLaw: https://thinklaw.us/
• The Gifted Guy: https://www.thegiftedguy.com/
• Muggins Math: www.MugginsMath.com

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Practical techniques for establishing meaningful connections with students, which include looking beyond superficial behaviors and appreciating their individual life experiences.
• Understanding the importance of being present to enhance students’ well-being and academic achievement.
• Building trust and creating a safe, inviting learning environment for all students.
• Recognizing the effects of trauma on student learning and behavior, and learning how to support those who have faced challenges.
• Identifying and addressing students’ emotional needs effectively.
• Communication methods that foster relationships and promote open conversations with students.

• 1/17-Basketball Homecoming-Put the Vikings to Sleep”
• 1/18-Arrowette Dance Clinic
• 1/29-Beta Club Induction at 6:30pm in the SHS cafeteria.
• 2/21-Frozen Wonderland Semi-Formal 9:00-11:30pm in the SHS Cafeteria.
• Congratulations to your SHS 2025 Winter HOCO Court: Princess & Prince Candidates– Freshmen Rigley Goodman & Hunter Sappington; Sophomores Cacey Shorter & Kane Thompson & Juniors Trinidi Sapp & Camden Rinck; SHS Queen Candidates are seniors Gaige Goodman, Isabelle Harris, and Kendall Samm; King Candidates are Andrew Jackson, Jayden Scott, & Ike Thompson.
• Archery practice for high school students will take place on Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the SMS gymnasium.
• Free tutoring every Tuesday in Mr. O’Bryan’s room 101 and Thursday in the Genius lab room 203 from 3-4 PM.

• 1/18-Arrowette Dance Clinic

• If your student needs help with Math a select group of SHS students will be providing Math Tutoring at SMS Monday-Friday at SMS from 3-4pm.

• 7th & 8th grade Cheer will have practices every Thursday from 3-4pm starting October 3rd.

• Wrestling will have volunteer workouts at the SAC from 4:15 to 5:45 pm every Monday & Thursday.

• Any 8th grader interested in playing high school football next year is invited to join weightlifting starting next week on Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays after school until 4:45pm at the high school. There is no after school transportation provided.

• 1/18-Arrowette Dance Clinic
• 1/29-Winter sports pictures. Picture order forms will go home Friday, January 24th.
• 1/30-8th Grade Night will be on between home games.
• 3/20-School Smiles will visit CEMS. If students were seen in September there is no need to register again. www.schoolsmiles.com/student-signup

• Monday-Thursday 5th-6th Grade Boys Basketball Practice 4:30-6:00 PM

• Monday - Thursday 7th-8th Grade Boys Basketball 6:00-7:30 PM

• Monday-Thursday Girl’s Basketball 3:00-4:30 PM

• Access information about Title I on the Carlisle Elementary School website

• 1/17-Archery State Qualifiers at SES and SMS @ 6:00 PM

• 1/17-Archery State Qualifiers at SES and SMS @ 9:00 AM

• 1/18-Arrowette Dance Clinic

• 1/27-Lifetouch activity pictures. Please send uniforms, shoes, team shirts, ect. to school with your student! The following activities will be photographed: boys basketball, girls basketball,

  dance, cheer, spell bowl, math bowl, student council, Beta club, archery, and cross country.

• 2/19- 5th Grade Talent Show @ 1:00

• 3/18-School Smiles will visit SES. If your student was seen last year in the fall, they will be on the list to been seen again, so there is no need to register. Forms will be sent home or you can sign up using the following link. www.schoolsmiles.com/student-signup

• Order your yearbook today! Order online at ybpay.com using Yearbook ID Code: 1284725. Deadline to order is March 14, 2025.

• Archery will practice Tuesdays in the middle school multipurpose room. (Enter through the front doors of the middle school). 3rd grade- 5:30-6:30; 4th grade- 6:30-7:30; 5th grade- 7:30-8:30

• Big Brother Big Sister Program: This is for students who have previously signed up and been

  accepted to the program. For students to be able to stay, parents MUST put this in PickUp Patrol. Students can be picked up at the south entrance (door 23) at 4 PM. Parents are to park, exit their vehicle, and pick students up at the door. If you have any questions, please email Dani Hamilton at dhamilton@swest.k12.in.us. Big Brother Big Sisters Program will meet on the following dates: 1/28, 2/11, 2/25, 3/11, 3/25, 4/8,4/22.

• Homework Helps occurs on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students should be picked up at the front entrance at 4:00 PM. Parents should update Pick-Up Patrol if they intend for their child to stay.

• Join the SES Title I Facebook group to stay up to date on what is happening in Title I at SES and access to helpful educational tools and resources for our children.
• Access information about Title I on the Sullivan Elementary School website.

• 2/14-NO SCHOOL-Possible Make-up Day
• 2/17-NO SCHOOL-Possible Make-up Day
• 2/24-NO SCHOOL-Teacher Professional Development Day
• 3/16-Future Chef Challenge at SHS. Please turn in recipes in the office BEFORE February 3, 2025. Any Questions: Contact Mary “Lynne” Arnett at Mary.arnett@sodexo.com.
• Enrollment for the 2024-2025 Indiana 4-H program year has begun. Visit https://in.4honline.com or contact your local Purdue Extension office for details.
• All student athletes must have completed Final Forms to participate in athletics. Click on this link for directions on how to complete this process.
• Enroll your child in free monthly books by going to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library!
• Stay in the game! Click here for athletic event ticket price information!
• Click here for an important update regarding broken Chromebook devices and charges that will apply.

• If you would like your child to be considered for the Brown Baggers program please Have stop by your child's school office to fill out a form.

• Nutrislice is our Sodexo Food Service's digital solution for menu and nutrition needs. Nutrislice allows parents and students to access menus, ingredients, and allergens for all items served in their school cafeteria on a weekly basis through the web or app platforms. Click on the Nutrislice link to access your school's menu.

• 2024025 SWSC School Corporation Calendar