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School Bus Safety Trips for Children

From the Indiana State Police:

Have your children put everything they carry into a backpack or school bag so that they won’t drop things along the way.
Attach a piece of high visibility fluorescent or reflective material to their clothing or backpack.
Make sure they leave home on time so that they can walk to the bus stop and arrive before the bus is due. Running can be dangerous.
Go to the bus stop with a young child and have older children walk in groups. There’s safety in numbers because groups are easier for drivers to see.
If your child must walk in the street, walk single file, face traffic and stay as close to the edge of the road as possible.
Don’t let your child play running games or push or shove at the bus stop.
Make sure your child stands at least 6 feet (3 giant steps) from the road while waiting for the bus.
If children must cross the street to the bus, remind them to wait for the driver to signal that it’s safe to cross.
Tell your child if they drop something near the bus they should never pick it up, instead, they should tell the bus driver and follow the driver’s directions. Remind children to look to the right before they step off the bus, other drivers in a hurry sometimes try to sneak by buses on the right.
Teach your children to secure loose drawstrings and other objects that may get caught in the handrail or door of the bus as they are exiting.

Remind your children that to be good bus riders, they should:

Talk quietly.
Be courteous to the bus driver and follow the driver’s directions.
Keep the aisles clear.
Stay seated for the entire bus ride.

Trick or Treat Night - This Friday!

This Friday will be our annual Trick or Treat Night! While there is NO cost to this event, we ask that each family donates a bag of candy for every child trick or treating. We also have free games for all to play.

Our Honor Society will have a photo station for pictures for $1 each.

Fall Fundraiser -End this Friday, Oct. 24

We've partnered with Poppin Popcorn to raise much needed funds for our School! Please join our fundraiser by clicking the link below.

Supporting our fundraiser can be as easy as sharing a link using Social Media, Text and email.

Good luck and have fun selling!

http://supportmyfundraiser.org/register/register.php?g=126177

GROUP Number : 126177

October is Accountable/Responsible

Our Habit of Character focus this month is being accountable and responsible. This Friday, we will wear ORANGE!

Focusing on Habits of Character each month is one way we implement our MCAS Strategic Plan Strategy of Educating the Whole Child.

Volunteer Procedures

All volunteers must be screened prior to helping in the classroom, chaperoning field trips, or other activities. In order to be approved, you must have your license scanned in the office first and then turn in a volunteer form. Approval can take a few weeks so please turn in your volunteer form in early! Once approved, you are approved for 3 years.

More information can be found at: MCAS Volunteers Information

Aren't sure if you have already been approved? Please reach out to Mrs. Bevitori in the office!

Important Dates

National School Bus Safety Week

Monday, Oct. 20

Beginning of Grading Period 2

Tuesday, Oct. 21

3:45 Soccer vs. Pine - Home

Thursday, Oct. 13

3-4:30 Soccer Practice

Friday, Oct. 24 - Wear Orange

8:00 Intramurals

End of the Fundraiser

4:30-6 Trick or Treat Night

Safety Reminders

We are committed to ensuring our students are safe at school. With this in mind, please remember the following:

Please enter and exit through the front door only.
Please push the button at give your name and purpose of visit when asked.
Once entering the building, please go immediately to the office.

Absences & Dismissal Plans

If your child is going to be absent, please call the office by 9:00 AM. If you do not reach someone, please leave a message.

Please remember to call by 1:30 if you have a change in dismissal plans - i.e. riding the bus instead of being picked up. After 1:30, we cannot guarantee that the student and teacher will be able to get the information.

Elementary Breakfast and Lunch Menu - Fall 2025