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Poston Road Tiger Tracks

Once a Tiger, Always a Tiger

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About Us:

Email: jill.vlcan@msdmartinsville.org
Website: http://www.msdofmartinsville.org
Location: 139 East Poston Road, Martinsville, IN, USA
Phone: 765-342-8408
Facebook: facebook.com/PostonRoadElementary
Twitter: @PostonRoad

May 2024 Newsletter May 2024 Newsletter

Upcoming Events

May 1st - 2nd Grade Spanish Immersion students to Tres Caminos for Lunch


May 2nd - 3rd Grade Spanish Immersion students to Tres Caminos for Lunch


May 6th - 10th - Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week


May 7th - 4th Grade Spanish Immersion students to Tres Caminos for Lunch


May 8th - Kindergarten Spanish Immersion students to Tres Caminos for Lunch


May 10th - First Grade Spanish Immersion students to Tres Caminos for Lunch


May 13th & 14th - IREAD-3 Retest (only for students who did not pass IREAD-3 in March)


May 16th - 4th Grade Honor Night 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM


May 20th - Field Day


May 23rd - Last Day of School


August 5th - Back to School Open House


August 6th - First Day of School

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Poston Road's Vision/Mission Statements

Our Vision:

Creating Globally-Minded, Lifelong Learners


Our Mission:

Through a global lens, we provide rigorous academics with engaging cultural experiences that spark curiosity and create a love for learning.

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MSD of Martinsville's Vision Statement

“Together we challenge and inspire our children through rich experiences, empowering them to achieve success while making positive contributions to our world.”
Poston Road Elementary School WEBSITE
Student HANDBOOK
Policies and procedures
Skyward Family Access:
Skyward Family Access is a website that allows parents to access information about the student. For your login credentials - please contact Ms. Lashbrook at: jessica.lashbrook@msdmartinsville.org
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Yearbooks

We have some extra yearbooks available. They are $18 each. We accept cash or checks payable to: Poston Road PTO

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Kindergarten Enrollment is OPEN

We are now enrolling kindergarten students for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. Kindergarten students must be 5 years old on or before October 1, 2023.


Enroll your child in Kindergarten:

To enroll your child in kindergarten, click on the link below:

CLICK HERE to enroll in Kindergarten


For more information, please contact our office at (765) 342-8408.

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2 Hour Delay Days

When school is on a two-hour delay, students may enter the building at 10:25AM.


The tardy bell will ring at 10:40AM. The end-of-the-day dismissal times will remain the same.


Lunch schedule on 2 Hour Delay days:

10:50-11:15 - KDG Lunch

11:15-11:40 - 1st Grade Lunch

11:40-12:05 - 2nd Grade Lunch

12:05-12:30 - 3rd Grade Lunch

12:30-12:55 - 4th Grade Lunch



Note: There will be NO breakfast on 2-hour delay days.

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IMPORTANT

This year, our morning crossing guard will not begin duty until 8:25AM and 10:25 on WELL Wednesdays. Therefore, please do not drop off your students early or bring them early to cross the street. There will not be any supervision before 8:25AM.
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Arrival and Dismissal Procedures (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday)

Arrival:
  • Doors open at 8:25AM (we do not have staff members available to supervise students before 8:25) Please DO NOT drop them off at the door prior to 8:25.
  • Door 2 (by the cemetery) & Door 8 (by the car wash) are both options for drop off. It is your preference on which door you would like to drop your child off at. Please pull up along the sidewalk before letting your child out of the car. DO NOT allow your child to cross in front of cars. If your child is in preschool, kindergarten, or first grade, we would prefer that you drop off and pick up at Door #2.


Dismissal:

  • Walkers will be dismissed out Door 2 & Door 8 first at 3:30PM.
  • Next, the students riding buses and daycare vans will dismiss out of Door 2 at 3:35PM.
  • Finally, car riders will be dismissed. If you are picking up your child, grades PK-1 (and older siblings) will be picked up at Door 2. Students in grades 2-4 will be picked up at Door 8. Please stay in your car as we will bring your child out to you.

WELL Wednesdays - Arrival Time & Dismissal

On Wednesdays, doors will open at 10:25AM (we do not have staff members available to supervise students before 10:25) Please DO NOT drop them off at the door prior to 10:25.


*You will follow the same dismissal procedures as listed above.

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Questions about Bus Transportation?

Please call the Transportation Department at:

(765) 342-5597

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STUDENT ABSENCES

Please call in all student absences at (765) 342-8408 and select option "1" by 9:00AM for EACH day your student will be sick or late. If your student is going to be late to school for any reason, please make sure and let our office know ahead of time (if possible) by calling our office by 9:00AM that morning.


EARLY CHECKOUT....

Students will not be called out of class until a parent is present to sign them out. Please plan ahead for appointments, as we would like to minimize missed class time.

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What's for breakfast AND lunch??

Did you know we serve free breakfast?


Student Lunch prices:

Elementary (PK-4) $2.75

Additional Milk $0.65


Breakfast prices:

FREE


Our Free & Reduced Application will be called Curricular Materials & Meal Assistance Application. This application is needed for families to receive a possible discount on lunch and curricular fees. It is used by multiple agencies to award additional funding to the district and students.

Assistance Application


Video that explains the benefits

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Water Bottles

Please make sure your child brings a refillable water bottle with their name on it to school each day.
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Snacks

We offer snacks to the students each day as needed. Please consider donating prepackaged healthy snacks to your child's classroom.
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Student Devices

Students in grades 2nd-4th will be required to bring their Chromebooks to school each day. PLEASE make sure they are fully charged and ready each morning. Thank You!
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RSVP

Please complete the RSVP (Returning Student Verification Packet) via Family Access as soon as possible (using a desktop or laptop computer). If you do not have a Skyward Family Access account or need help with your log in information, please contact the office.
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YMCA Before/After School Care

The Martinsville YMCA provides before and after-school care here at our building. For pricing and further details, please contact the YMCA directly at (765) 342-6688 or visit their website: https://bbjymca.org/programs/school-age-child-care/
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Supply List

*Backpack

*Water Bottle

*One box of Kleenex

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PTO

Let us know if you would like to join our PTO!
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Title I

Federal funding has been made available through Schoolwide Title I Services to Poston Road Elementary for the purpose of providing students with extra support in reading/language arts. This extra support is available for all students at Poston Road Elementary. Classroom teachers, Title I teachers and instructional aides will provide assistance in reading/language arts through small group and individualized instruction as children demonstrate need for support.
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Facebook & Twitter

Make sure you follow us on social media!


Facebook: Poston Road Elementary


Twitter: @PostonRoadElem

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