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September 2025 - Paragon Elementary

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Important Update: New School Phone Number

We have a new main office phone number, effective immediately. Please update your contacts with our new number (765) 343-7021. Our old number of (765) 537-2276 was retired over the weekend.

What's Happening This Month

September 1st - Labor Day - No School!

September 4th - Wonderlab Convocation for 1st & 2nd Grade

September 9th - PTO Meeting 4:00pm

September 10th - Midterm 1 Grades Sent Home, Mum Pick Up @ 4:00pm

September 12th - Fall Picture Day

September 25th - PreK Field Trip to Peeden Farms

October 3rd - End of 1st 9 Weeks

October 7th - Vision Screening, PTO Meeting 4:00pm

October 8th - eLearning Day/Parent & Teacher Conferences

October 9th - Parent & Teacher Conferences

October 13th - 17th Fall Break - No School!!

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Fall Picture Day

Fall picture day is Friday, September 12th. Order forms have been sent home. You may order online at https://www.pettitschoolphotos.com. The password is: PARES. Please return your completed envelope if you order online OR are paying with a check/cash.
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Medication

Families,

This is a friendly reminder to let the office know when sending any medication to school with your student. Medicine must be in the original packaging and accompanied by a note from the parent/guardian with dosage instructions.

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Well Wednesday

Please do not drop students off any earlier than 9:25am on Well Wednesdays. If you are in need of childcare before 9:25am, please contact the YMCA in Martinsville for more information. If you have any questions, please contact our office at (765) 343-7021.

PTO MUM PICKUP IS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH FROM 4:00-6:00!!!

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Background Checks

Anyone who would like to volunteer at the school will have to have a current background check on file for the 2025-2026 school year. This will include class parties and field trips. All background checks must be completed at least one week prior to the event you would like to volunteer for. If you need a background check form, please click on the picture to the right.

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Important Skyward Info

MSD of Martinsville policy states students will only be released to adults who are listed in Skyward Family Access as a parent/guardian or emergency contact. You may log-in at any time to add or remove names. Please contact the office if you need help with your log-in.
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Birthdays

If your child wishes to celebrate his/ her birthday at school, please make arrangements with the teacher prior to the celebration. If you choose to send treats to school, please choose treats that are commercially prepared. Homemade treats are not allowed.
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Arrival & Dismissal

Upon arrival or dismissal, please pull up to the front curb and wait for a staff member to assist your student. If coming from the parking lot, please walk your child across the parking lot. Do not cross between the buses as they may not be able to see you!

If there is a change to a student's normal dismissal procedure please call the office no later than 3:00 pm.

Items to Remember Everyday!! Items to Remember Everyday!!

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1. A backpack

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2. Your fully charged device

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3. A refillable water bottle

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Funding has been made available through School Wide Title 1 Services to Paragon Elementary for the purpose of providing students with extra support in reading/language arts and math. This extra support is available for all students at Paragon Elementary. Classroom teachers, Title 1 teachers, and instructional aides provide assistance through small group and individualized instruction as children demonstrate a need for support. Please contact your teacher about services your child may receive.

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Paragon Elementary

Paragon Elementary Vision Statement

Paragon Elementary provides a quality education in a safe and nurturing environment for all students to be productive, responsible citizens and inspire lifelong learning.

Email: ryan.cox@msdmartinsville.org
Website: msdofmartinsville.org/paragon-elementary/
Location: 520 W Union St, Paragon, IN 46166, USA
Phone: (765)343-7021 Fax: (765)341-2045
Facebook: facebook.com/ParagonElementaryPanthers
Twitter: @ParagonPanther

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