PARENT NEWSLETTER

As we move through the school year, we want to take a moment to celebrate you, our incredible parents and guardians. Your encouragement, patience, and dedication make all the difference in our scholars’ success. Every early morning, every homework check, every pep talk before school matters more than you know.

Let’s continue to partner together to remind our children that effort is powerful, kindness counts, and growth takes time. Each new day is a chance to rise a little higher and shine a little brighter and we’re so thankful to walk this journey with you.

Together, we can build not just learners, but leaders.

With appreciation,
Your Admin Team 😁

PBIS

Our topic of the month is RESPECT.

Class Dojo

Being connected on Class Dojo is a requirement.

Please contact your child's teacher today if you need assistance getting connected.

💔In Loving Memory of Our Sweet Layla Price💔

This month, our Cougar family experienced a tremendous loss with the passing of one of our beloved students. Layla's bright spirit, kind heart, and joyful energy touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.

We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all who have shown support during this difficult time. Whether through words of comfort, acts of kindness, or simply keeping the family and our school community in your thoughts. Your love and compassion have been felt deeply and remind us of the strength that comes from unity.

As we continue to heal, we ask that you keep the Price family in your prayers and hold close the beautiful memories shared. Layla will forever remain a part of our hearts and our school community.

Once a Cougar, always a Cougar for life. 💙🧡

Parents, Half-Day Wednesday is coming up!

Please plan ahead to ensure a smooth afternoon for your family.

Cheer tryouts.

3-5th graders ONLY.

Physicals must be completed and given to Coach Hood before tryouts.

Dads of Great Students

Picture Day

Basketball tryouts are approaching.

3rd through 5th grade girls and boys ONLY

Physical must be completed and given to Coach Hoskins by November 21st.

Thanksgiving Break

The doors open at 7:15 a.m.

Reading is the foundation for all learning, and our goal is for 100% of our scholars to pass IREAD.

In addition to coming to school every day, paying attention in class, and completing homework, here are a few powerful ways you can help at home:

• Read daily with your child. Even 15 minutes a day makes a huge difference.

• Ask questions while reading. Talk about the story, the characters, and what might happen next to build comprehension.

• Encourage your child to read aloud. This helps with fluency, confidence, and vocabulary.

• Make reading part of everyday life. Read recipes, signs, labels, or anything around you together.

• Be a reading role model. Let your child see you enjoying books, newspapers, or magazines.

Together, we can build strong, confident readers who are ready for success. Not just on IREAD, but for life!

Student of the Month Criteria:

Effort | Good Attendance | Behavior/ Self Control

Attitude Towards Others | Good Citizenship | Demonstrates Responsibilities

Citizenship Criteria:

Follows Rules | Showing Respect to Yourself and Others | Respect Property | Respect Learning

👚Attire

McCullough is a uniform school.

Tops - White, light blue, or navy polo

Bottoms - Dark blue, navy pants, knee length shorts, skirts

Shoes - Closed toe shoes with a back (no Heely's, crocs, house shoes, etc.)

⏰Tardy Bell

Children are marked tardy at 7:40 a.m.

The school doors open at 7:15 a.m.

Scholars should be present, in their seat, and ready to learn by than 7:30 a.m.

📞 Attendance Hotline

Please contact the attendance hotline when your student will be absent. 219-881-5538

🚌 Departure Changes

To ensure a smooth and safe dismissal process, all transportation changes must be made no later than 1:00 p.m. Any requests received after this time cannot be accommodated.

❗Early Dismissal

All calls for early pick-up must be made by 11:00 a.m. on the same day.

Please note that early dismissals on regular school days end at 1:00 p.m.

After this time, students will be dismissed at the regular 2:30 p.m. dismissal.