Coulston Elementary School
Comet Connection Newsletter November 16, 2025
School News
Nine 13 Bikes in Gym
We’re excited to share that Nine13sports will be visiting our school the week of November 17th! Their “Kids Riding Bikes” program will be set up in the gym, giving students a fun and engaging way to learn about fitness, teamwork, and healthy habits while riding stationary bikes. Each class will have the opportunity to participate during their regular gym time. Please make sure that your child wears tennis shoes this week on their gym day to participate in the bike program. This program is always a favorite among our students, and we’re thrilled to have Nine13sports back with us! Thank you for your continued support in promoting health and wellness at Coulston!
Mid-Terms
Parents your child's mid-terms were updated last Friday, November 14th. Just a reminder that you can check PowerSchool for updates on your child’s progress. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher.
Picture Retakes Reminder
Parents just a reminder that picture retakes will be on November 19th. If your child was absent for the first picture day, is new to our school, or you would like to purchase new pictures, please complete the online ordering information.If you have any questions, please contact the school office. Please click on the link to order pictures. Inter-State Studios
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Nov. 17-21-Nine 13 Bike Program in PE
Nov. 17-Spell Bowl
Nov. 19-Fall Picture Re-takes
Nov. 24-25-Star Lab
Nov. 26-28-No School-Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 5-Holiday Parade Downtown Shelbyville
Dec. 8-12-PTO Santa Shop
Dec. 9-2nd Grade Christmas Program at 6:00
Dec. 19th-Christmas Parties
- Dec. 22-Jan. 2-Christmas Break
PTO News
PTO Meeting
Calling all Coulston Parents!
Please join us on Monday, November 17 at 5:00 PM for our PTO meeting. We’ll be discussing several items, including fundraisers, the Santa Shop, and our goals for 2026. All parents are welcome to attend and be part of this group that supports our students and staff.
We hope to see you there!
News from Our School Social Worker
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In December, Girls, Inc. staff will be coming to Coulston to present the "Informed Together" program for 4th and 5th grade students. Details are included in the attached letter. Please remember, if you DO NOT want your student to participate, we will need the letter signed and returned. Your student should have also received a paper copy this week.
Notes from the Nurse
Please check out the Remind invite from Nurse Polston to sign up for updates and communication directly from her. This is a great way to share information and get important updates from the school nurse.
Additional Information
Coulston Elementary Readers are Leaders
Lines from the Library
Attendance
This year, we will have a monthly focus on attendance and share helpful resources with our school community.
Regular attendance at school does more than help your child succeed academically. It also helps them develop important habits that will benefit them for years to come. Being on time and present every day teaches responsibility, time management, and commitment and skills that are essential for future success in school, work, and life.
We appreciate your support in helping your child build these habits by ensuring they attend school consistently and arrive on time. Together, we can set them up for a bright and successful future!
We will continue to recognize strong attendance with classroom awards and celebrate overall improvement as a building. Our school-wide goal is to maintain an overall attendance rate of 96% or higher. Thank you for partnering with us to reach this important goal!
Sports Information
Breakfast/Lunch Menu
Lunch Information
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.
CES Student Handbook
Please remember the following rules from the SCS Elementary Handbook:
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
Thank you for your patience as we navigated the extra traffic during the first few weeks of school. We’re happy to see the flow improving this week! 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!
Coulston Elementary School
Phone: (317) 398-3185
Fax: (317) 392-5721
Office Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm
Address:
121 N Knightstown Road
Shelbyville, IN 46176