Grant Line Buzz
September 25 - October 2, 2026
A Note from Mrs. Satkoski.......
We have four more days until Fall Break! Fall Break is October 2 - 11. Have a wonderful break and we will see you on October 12th for quarter 2! The next newsletter will be out on Friday, October 9.
WE NEED CANDY!
Pants
We have a lot of spills and accidents at school. If your child comes home with a pair of pants from school, please wash and return them. Also, if you have any you would like to donate - we would love to have them! We need all sizes and specifically leggings/sweatpants/joggers - no jeans, please. Thank you so much!
Free and Reduced Lunch Information
The temporary grace period for families who received benefits based on an application from last school year has now ended. Families who have not completed a new application for this school year have reverted to paid status.
If a family believes they may still qualify for free or reduced-price meals, they will need to complete a new application if they have not already done so.
We have sent previous communications to families regarding the application process, and families affected by the status change have also received an email notifying them of their updated status. We would just appreciate an additional layer of communication from the school level to help ensure this information reaches families as quickly and consistently as possible.
Families can complete a new application at the following link:
Attendance - September 21 - 25, 2026
First Grade Parent Night - September 30
News from Ms. Donoho, our school counselor
Attendance Policy
The State of Indiana enacted a new attendance policy that began last year. School grades also began this past year and attendance is a HUGE piece of this. After ten days of being absent (unexcused) and 18 total absences (unexcused or excused), we will send home a letter, have an attendance meeting, and make a DCS call. Ten days is TWO WEEKS out of school, of which we have approximately 36 a year. When students are at school, they learn!!
Student handbook link for 26 - 27: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ObVdDRwcl2yCyT46h7TASRediikfU1bqUnyJGzTuZyo/edit?usp=sharing
NAFCS Calendar
REMINDER! We only have ONE week at Fall and Spring breaks this year, two at Christmas. PLEASE check out the calendar so that you plan vacations and appointments accordingly.
Take time to review the following attendance document (listed in our handbook) - this was put in place by the state last year. Attendance matters! We would like for every staff and student to miss at or less than ten days this year - that is a goal of 94%. When your child is here - they learn!
School Family Commitment
I will take a deep breath when I am frustrated or have a big emotion and notice how I am feeling.
Angel Tree Sign Up
Upcoming Events
September 29 - ELA Checkpoint #1
September 30 - Math Checkpoint #1
September 30 - 1st Grade Parent Night
Fall Break - October 2 - 11 - No School
October 15 - Trick or Treat Night sponsored by PTO
October 30 - Fall Parties
November 2 - First Grade Field Trip to the Zoo
November 3 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School
November 16 - 20 - Book Fair
November 23/24 - Look Out for the Left Out Assembly (23rd), Slime Making Event (24th)
November 25 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break - No School
December 5 - Sweets with Santa
December 19 - January 4 - Winter Break, No School
January 18 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School
February 11 - Valentine's Day Parties
February 12 - Teacher PD - No School
March 19 - 28 - Spring Break - No School
May 4 - Teacher PD Day - No School
May 14 - Field Day
May 20 - 4th Grade Celebration
May 21 - Last Student Day
Cell Phone Usage Explanation
Please remember students should not have access to cell phones, tablets, or smart watches during the school day. Thank you for your support and help on this matter.
