Vision: All students receive an exceptional educational experience.

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

Our 5th Gr. Star scientists shined last week during the Science Fair! Congratulations to our Grand Champions: Audrey and Jocelyn on your outstanding Eggsperiment!

FEBRUARY

2/10-M-Day 3

• RANDOM ACTS OF KINDESS WEEK! "We love our school!" Wear your MG spirit apparel.
• 4th/5th Gr. Breakfast and Book Club, 8:00a-8:45a, Library, Door 2
• BOOK FAIR STARTS! Today is White Team Day. You will go during specials time.

2/11-Tu-Day 4

• "Wake up and be kind!" Wear school appropriate PJ's today.
• BOOK FAIR: Today is Blue Team Day. You will go during specials time.

2/12-W-Day 5

• EARLY RELEASE DAY. 3:00pm PICK UP TIME.
• "Kindness on the court." Wear a jersey today.
• BOOK FAIR: Today is Gold Team Day. You will go during specials time.
• Bible Club, 8:00a-8:45a, Gym, Door 4

2/13-Th-Day 1

• "We love our Heroes!" Dress like your hero today.
• BOOK FAIR: Today is Purple Team Day. You will go during specials time.
• 1st Gr Math Pentathlon, 8:00a-8:45a, Rm 3, Door 1
• 4th/5th Gr. Math Pentathlon, 8:00a-8:45a, Rm 16, Door 3

2/14-F-Day 2

• "Friendship Friday!" Wear Red, Pink or Hearts and give a friend a compliment.
• BOOK FAIR: Today is Red Team Day. You will go during specials time.
• Give Back Club, 8:00a-8:45a, Library, Door 1

• Folk Dancing Club, 8:00a-8:45a, Music Rm., Use Door 3
• 3rd-5th Gr. Jump Rope Club, 8:00a-8:45a, MGE Gym, Use Door 4
• Math Bowl Club, Rm 36 & 38, 8:00a-8:45a, Use Door 3
• Stark Market Club, 8:00a-8:45a, Rm 26, Use Door 2
• PRIMARY FRIENDSHIP PARTY, 9:30A-10:15A
• INTERMEDIATE FRIENDSHIP PARTY, 2:30P-3:15P

*** Parents: Please don't forget to get in to PUP and make a "Plan Change" to "Early Dismissal" if you will be taking your child with you after the party. It must be entered BEFORE 3:00pm. No late requests. Any student without a PUP Plan Change will stay until the end of the day. Thank you for understanding.***

2/17-Monday

• NO SCHOOL - PRESIDENTS' DAY. See you tomorrow!

2/18-Tu-Day 3

• 4th/5th Gr. Robotics Club, 8:00a-8:45a, LGI Rm., Door 3
• 5th Gr. Music Field Trip to CGHS, 9:30a-11:30a

2/19-W-Day 4

• EARLY RELEASE, 3:00P PICK UP TIME.
• Bible Club, 8:00a-8:45a, Gym, Door 4
• DINE TO DONATE: Arni's, 11:00a-9:00p. See flyer below.

2/20-Th-Day 5

• 1st Gr Math Pentathlon, 8:00a-8:45a, Rm 3, Door 1
• 4th/5th Gr. Math Pentathlon, 8:00a-8:45a, Rm 16, Door 3
• ESS Community Field Trip, 10:00a-1:00p

2/21-F-Day 1

• Folk Dancing Club, 8:00a-8:45a, Music Rm., Use Door 3
• 3rd-5th Gr. Jump Rope Club, 8:00a-8:45a, MGE Gym, Use Door 4
• Math Bowl Club, Rm 36 & 38, 8:00a-8:45a, Use Door 3
• Stark Market Club, 8:00a-8:45a, Rm 26, Use Door 2
• DAUGHTER/DATE DANCE! MG Gym, 6:30p-8:00p, Door 4. See flyer below.

Dine to Donate event at Arni's Restaurant. Bring this flyer with you and give it to your server or cashier and Arni's will donate 20% of your check back to MG PTO. It will take place on February 19th from 11am-9:00pm. Arni's is located at 1691 Curry Road in Greenwood.

The MGES Spring Book Fair is right around the corner. It takes many hands to make the Book Fair a success and we need YOU. Visit the Scholastic Book Fair website HERE. The online store opens February 10 and 25% of your purchase comes right back to MGES!

The Spring Book Fair dates are:
February 10-14 and will take place during the Library specials rotation.

We need many volunteers to help with areas such as set up, tear down and the day-to-day sales. Click HERE to see what dates/times are available to help.
CG District background checks are required in order to volunteer. If you need to fill out a background check form, click HERE. The average return time is about 2 weeks for a background check so please have this done no later than January 27.
If you need to check on the status of your background check, please reach out to the ESC Office, 317-881-9326.
If you need to check and see if you have a background check on file, call the MG Office, 317-881-0561.

The e-Wallet secure, cash-free option is once again available. Click HERE to learn more.

As always, than you for your support of our PTO and school events!

Peer Model Interest Night. Wednesday, February, 19th 2025. 5:00pm-6:00pm or 6:15pm-7:15pm at The Academy at Sugar Grove Elementary School. The school is located at: 4135 W Smith Valley Road in Greenwood, In. RSVP: Centergrove.k12.in.us/psinterest

You can learn more at: Centergrove.k12.in.us/preschool

Maple Grove Elementary Dad's Club Presents the Father and Daughter Dance. This year's theme is The Enchanted Forest. Join us on February 21st, at 6:30pm-8:00pm in the MGES Gymnasium. You will enter through Door 4 and the doors will open at 6:15pm. The dance is for current MG students ONLY. A photographer will be on site (extra fee); refreshments will be served also. You

can contact mgdadsclub@gmail.com with any questions.

Parents and students -------Please check our lost and found area for items that belong to you! Our lost and found is over flowing with student items. Please remind your student(s) to check the lost and found before we bag them up and donate items to charity. Thank you.

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