Vision: All students receive an exceptional educational experience.

Mission: We develop knowledgeable confident and responsible citizens through inspirational and innovative opportunities.

SEPTEMBER:

09/27-F-Day 5

• 5th Gr Choral Fest Rehearsal, 8a-8:45a, Music Rm, Door 3
• Fall Stark Market Club, 8a-8:45a, Rm. 26, Door 2

09/30-M-Day 1

• Spirit Wear Monday! Wear your MG spirit apparel
• Book Fair Begins! PURPLE TEAM today
• 4th/5th Gr Breakfast/Book Club, 8a-8:45a, Door 2
• Adv. Stark Market Club, 8a-8:45a, Rm 26, Door 3

OCTOBER:

10/01-Tu-Day 2

• Book Fair Continues. RED TEAM today

10/02-W-Day 3

• Early Release Day, 3:00p
• Book Fair Continues. WHITE TEAM today
• Bible Club, 8a-8:45a, Gymnasium, Door 4
• Evening Book Fair during PT conferences, 3:15p-7:45p
• Parent/Teacher conferences
• Dad's Club Meeting, 7:00p, MG Library, Use Door 1

10/03-Th-Day 4

• Book Fair Continues. BLUE TEAM today
• Stark Market Club, Door 2, 4:30p-5:15p, and 5:30p-6:15p

10/04-F-Day 5

• Book Fair Continues. GOLD TEAM today
• Fall Stark Market Club, 8a-8:45a, Rm 26, Door 2
• 1st Gr. Field Trip to Kelsay Farms, 10:30a-2:00p

10/07-M-Day 1

• Book Fair Last Chance. (For students who did not get to go)

• Advanced Stark Market Club, 8a-8:45a, Rm. 26, Door 2
• Breakfast/Book Club Movie Night, 3:45p-5:30p, MG Library

10/08-Tu-Day 2

10/09-W-Day 3

• Early Release Day, 3:00p
• Bible Club, 8a-8:45a, Gymnasium, Door 4
• Parent/Teacher conferences
• Dine to Donate: The Haven, 11a-9pm, flyer below.

10/10-Th-Day 4

10/11-F-Day 5

• Fall Stark Market Club, 8a-8:45a, Rm 26, Door 2
• K, 1st Gr, ES Fire Prevention Program, 9:00a-12:30p, MG LGI/Stage
• 2:15-3:15: Masked Star Competition

FALL BREAK IS OCTOBER 14TH - OCTOBER 18TH - ENJOY YOUR TIME OFF!! SEE YOU ON 10/21.

Our Fall Book Fair is right around the corner - September 30-October 6, with set-up/tear-down opportunities as well.

Volunteers Needed! It takes many volunteers to make a successful fair. Click HERE to view the sign-up and claim your spot.

All volunteers must have a district-approved background check. It generally takes up to two weeks to clear, so please have this done no later than September 16, if you haven't done one already.

9/30/24 - Book Fair for Purple Team. 10/01/24 - Book Fair for Red Team. 10/02/24 - Book
Fair for White Team. 10/03/24 - Book Fair for Blue Team. 10/04/24 - Book Fair for Gold Team. 10/07/24 - Book Fair for any student who missed their chance to go to the Book Fair this week.

The Book Fair is also online! You can view and shop HERE.

We once again have the very convenient and safe option of E-Wallet. Students can shop without cash and parents, grandparents, family and friends can give toward the total amount allotted. Click HERE to set up your E-Wallet.

We look forward to meeting and discussing your child and his/her progress in school! A few quick reminders:

• Please be sure to arrive in time to park and ready to start your child's conference on time. Both evenings are back-to-back with time slots, so teachers will not be able to accommodate more than the allotted 15 minute slot.
• If your child's teacher offered additional slots in the morning, please note that the main office does not open until 8am.
• The school and home are a team! We look forward to our conversation to help your child have the best year!

Each year we LOVE to spoil our hard-working teachers/staff by providing them with dinner on one of the conference evenings. This year we are asking for you to help provide dinner on Wednesday, October 2.

This dinner requires a lot of donated items and we, the MGES PTO, could not do this without your help! We appreciate everyone that helps in any way at all!

Please remember:

• All crockpots should be labeled and you MUST use a DISPOSABLE LINER. Please also be sure to include a labeled serving utensil.
• Crockpots/hot items should be dropped off NO LATER than 2pm on October 2.
• Crockpots/dishes may be picked up any time Thursday, October 3, in the school office.
• All cold items and non-perishable items can be dropped off any time before October 2. Please be sure to label them for Parent Teacher Conference Dinner.

Click HERE for the sign-up of items needed.

Thank you again for helping us care for our staff.

Bring in a NEW pair of socks of any size, color, or pattern for those in need! This is for the Wheeler Mission Shelter. During the entire month of October you can bring in a new pair of socks. Why? Because an estimated 600,000 people live on the streets each night.

Dine to Donate at "The Haven" will be Wednesday, October 9th, 2024. It will take place from 11:00am until 9:00pm. Present this flyer to your server at the time of your visit and The Haven will donate 15% of your total food sales to MGE. (Beverages, tax and gratuity not included) Thank you for your support!

It's Here! The MG Spirit Store! Stock up now on winter wear, Christmas gifts and all the best MG Star and CG Trojan wear. Store is open from September 27-October 11. Items will be delivered to MGES by October 25 or you can elect to have them mailed for a flat rate of $6.00.

Our MG Med Clinic needs your help. Sometimes students need a change of clothes for various reasons. If you are able to help in any way, it would be greatly appreciated. Just click on the link below to see the wish list. Thank you for your generosity!

There have been changes in the Student Handbook regarding Dr. Notes this year. In the past, you could turn in a note for excusing a students' absence at any time. The CG Community School Corporation changed that rule starting in 2023. Please read the new guidelines taken from page 10 of the 2024-25 Student Handbook.

Reminder: If you DO NOT have a car tag #, you cannot choose to make your student a car rider in Pick Up Patrol. You must have a Car Tag # to get in the Car Line. If you would like to utilize the car rider line, please stop by our office to pick up a car tag to use in advance. The car tag needs to be in your car every day. If you do not have your car tag, you will need to have your ID ready.

Please be sure that all cars participating in carline are using all three lanes. By using all three lanes we prevent Whiteland Road from backing up. We appreciate your cooperation and help!

Want to volunteer in your child's classroom, go on the field trip or participate in class parties/events? Background checks are required to volunteer at MGES. Click Here to get to the district background check page on the website.

Need to check to see if your background check is still good? Call our district office at 317-881-9326 and speak with Madyson Calfee, ESC receptionist.

*Please note: background checks are for classroom volunteers; visitors are still not permitted in the building during the school day. Volunteers need to check in at the window in the foyer with your driver's license/identification card in order to receive a badge and enter the school building.

Center Grove Community School Corporation Handbook

https://mges.centergrove.k12.in.us/about-us/elementary-handbook

• When leaving the car line lot, all cars must turn right to exit via the Whiteland Road driveway. Do not turn left at the stop sign on the circle.

Cut-off times for PUP

M, T, Th, F - 3:00pm

Wed. - 2:15pm

Pick-up time reminder

In order to avoid traffic and congestion at dismissal, early pick ups also have a cut-off time.

M, Tu, Th, F - 3:30pm

W - 2:45pm

PUP Support:

https://www.pickuppatrol.net/faq-parents#:~:text=info%40pickuppatrol.net-,support%40pickuppatrol.net,-QUICK%20LINKS

* * * * * * * * NEW THIS YEAR 2024/25, PLEASE READ PUP INFORMATION BELOW * * * * * * * *

Enter appointment information into Pick Up Patrol under "Early Release" (not returning to school) or "Midday Plan Change" (Leaving but returning and following your default plan). You must enter the information into Pick Up Patrol. For Early Dismissal, make a Plan Change and choose Early Dismissal. Choose the time you will pick up your student. Make a note saying "Dental Appt. or Dr. Appt. and submit. If choosing to Leave and Return, Click on the "Change" button, Select the "Leave and Return" option. Choose the time and enter info. into the notes (Dr. appt etc) and then submit. If your child will be picked up by someone other than mom/dad, please put their full name and relationship to the student in the note section. If the child is returning to school after their appt. and you put them in "leave and return", it will automatically put them into their default for dismissal.

***Please DO NOT click on the "Parent sign out" when entering your child for early dismissals.

Please remember to have your student bring a water bottle (with their name on it) and a snack to school every day. If you would like to make a snack donation to your child's classroom, that would be great. Make sure it is a healthy snack. We appreciate your help.

• Exterior doors remain locked throughout the school day. Please ring the doorbell if you need assistance.
• The vestibule (entryway) is secured. Visitors/Parents will not be permitted in the building beyond the vestibule. If you are dropping off a child or picking up a child from the clinic, you will check in with Mrs. Schneider and your child will meet you in the vestibule. If you are picking up your child/children for an early dismissal, PUP must be updated with the students early dismissal plans in order for us to allow a parent into the building.
• If you need to drop off/pick up items from school, there is a pass-through door located next to Mrs. Schneider. Make sure your child's name/room # or teacher name is on the item(s).
• Be sure to have your ID on you at all times when entering the building. We will still be checking ID's before any student can be checked out of the building.
  
• All students being picked up at the end of the school day will be a part of our car rider line.

We have many wonderful before and after daycare centers around MGES. Below is a list of these independent providers and their phone numbers.

Primrose Day Care--317-883-7151

Honey Grove at MG and other CG schools--- 317-887-5500

CG Kindercare on St. Rd. 135--- 317-882-7775

Mt. Auburn at United Methodist Church--- 317-535-8555

And

Adventures Day Care--- 317-888-9200

No WIFI? No problem!

Call any of the following branches directly to rent WIFI hotspot and Chromebook. Only requirement is, you must have a library card.

Clark Pleasant Branch

350 Clearwater Blvd.

Whiteland, IN 46184

Phone: (317) 535-6206

Franklin Branch

401 State Street

Franklin, IN 46131

Phone: (317) 738-2833

Trafalgar Branch

424 S. Tower Street

Trafalgar, IN 46181

Phone: (317) 878-9560

White River Branch

1664 Library Blvd.

Greenwood, IN 46142

Phone: (317) 885-1330

Adult Learning Center

350 Clearwater Blvd.

Whiteland, IN 46184

Phone: (317) 738-4677