Grant Line Buzz
September 11 - 18, 2026
A Note from Mrs. Satkoski.......
Progress Report Week
We've had a wonderful first half of the first nine weeks. Progress reports went home this week. Please look over the reports, sign and return them. If you have any concerns, please reach out to your child's teacher. We have Parent/Teacher Conferences coming up on November 3 which is a great time to discuss your child's progress thus far.
Playground Equipment!
We have new playground equipment coming next week! Please be sure to stay off our playground until the installation is complete. I will email/dojo everyone to let them know. They begin marking the playground on Friday with installation beginning on Monday.
State Testing - 3rd and 4th Grade parents - PLEASE READ!
State testing begins in September. Third and fourth grade students take ILEARN Checkpoints three times a year in both ELA and Math. They will take the practice tests on Tuesday, September 22. They will take the ELA Checkpoint 1 on Tuesday, September 29 and the Math Checkpoint 1 on September 30. PLEASE make sure your child gets to school on time and ready to go those days. Third grade tests at 8:15 am and fourth grade tests at 9:30 am. The tests usually last about an hour to an hour and a half. They take three checkpoints throughout the year and then the summative test in April/May. All tests will be announced ahead of time in the upcoming events section of the newsletter in BOLD print. We appreciate your help in preparing your student - in bed on time, to school on time, and pump them up! We want to show how incredibly hard our students and teachers work towards success at GLE!! ILEARN test scores and attendance rates play into our school grade. Thank you for your help!
Attendance - September 8 - 11, 2026
Vision Screening 2026
Dear Parent/Guardian,
Good vision plays an important role in your child’s learning and success at school. To support your student’s vision needs, Indiana law requires vision screenings at specific grade levels.
Kindergarten or 1st Grade: A Modified Clinical Technique (MCT) examination is required and is performed by a licensed ophthalmologist or optometrist.
3rd, 5th, and 8th Grade: Vision screenings are performed by the school nurse.
Our school will conduct vision screenings for Kindergarten on Friday, September 25. The screening is quick and simple, taking just a few minutes.
If your child passes, no report will be sent home.
If the screening suggests that your child may need further vision care, the results will be shared with you.
* Reminder: If your child wears glasses or contact lenses, please make sure they wear them on the day of the screening. *
If you prefer that your child not participate, please send a written note or contact the health office.
If you have any questions, please contact the Health Office or School Nurse using the contact information provided below.
Thank you for supporting your child’s health and education!
Sincerely,
Sherry Stanfield, RN
Grant Line Elementary
812-542-5708
All Pro Dads September Invite
News from Ms. Donoho, our school counselor
Attendance Policy
The State of Indiana enacted a new attendance policy that began last year. School grades also began this past year and attendance is a HUGE piece of this. After ten days of being absent (unexcused) and 18 total absences (unexcused or excused), we will send home a letter, have an attendance meeting, and make a DCS call. Ten days is TWO WEEKS out of school, of which we have approximately 36 a year. When students are at school, they learn!!
Student handbook link for 26 - 27: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ObVdDRwcl2yCyT46h7TASRediikfU1bqUnyJGzTuZyo/edit?usp=sharing
NAFCS Calendar
REMINDER! We only have ONE week at Fall and Spring breaks this year, two at Christmas. PLEASE check out the calendar so that you plan vacations and appointments accordingly.
Take time to review the following attendance document (listed in our handbook) - this was put in place by the state last year. Attendance matters! We would like for every staff and student to miss at or less than ten days this year - that is a goal of 94%. When your child is here - they learn!
School Family Commitment
I will take a deep breath when I am frustrated or have a big emotion and notice how I am feeling.
Upcoming Events
September 21 - 25 - College Go week - Spirit Days - see below!
September 22 - ELA and Math Practice ILEARN Tests
September 29 - ELA Checkpoint #1
September 30 - Math Checkpoint #1
Fall Break - October 2 - 11 - No School
October 15 - Trick or Treat Night sponsored by PTO
October 30 - Fall Parties
November 2 - First Grade Field Trip to the Zoo
November 3 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School
November 16 - 20 - Book Fair
November 23/24 - Look Out for the Left Out Assembly (23rd), Slime Making Event (24th)
November 25 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break - No School
December 5 - Sweets with Santa
December 19 - January 4 - Winter Break, No School
January 18 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School
February 11 - Valentine's Day Parties
February 12 - Teacher PD - No School
March 19 - 28 - Spring Break - No School
May 4 - Teacher PD Day - No School
May 14 - Field Day
May 20 - 4th Grade Celebration
May 21 - Last Student Day
Cell Phone Usage Explanation
Please remember students should not have access to cell phones, tablets, or smart watches during the school day. Thank you for your support and help on this matter.
