I am so happy that I am YOUR teacher! Students will have CHOICE and VOICE. Let’s make it the BEST ever!

Email: jstrube@msdwt.k12.in.us
Location: 8201 Ditch Road, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Phone: School: (317) 259-5445 or Google Voice: (317) 520-2901 (call, text, voicemail)

The Homework Menu is sent home each Monday, and it is due by Friday (signed) each week. Each week your child will select and complete eight activities on the menu. The menu is the same for the entire month so a bit of encouragement may be needed to pick different activities. It is ok to place an X or your initials on the activities chosen to keep track of what they have done. Please sign the menu at the bottom. If a child completes his/her homework and returns the menu, then they will be entered into the Homework Lottery to earn Dojo Points. You may keep the practice at home or return it to school. The homework isn't graded it is for the practice and family interaction. Periodically students will have spelling words to practice. Remember you can complete the book borrowing sheet and your child will bring home some books at their reading level. The books can be returned at anytime during the week or on Fridays.

On Tuesday, November 5 students will have an E-Learning Day. They will bring home a packet of work, Chromebook, and charger. See below for a pdf of the packet that will be sent home on Monday along with their Chromebook and charger. The work is due Friday, November 8. Students should bring back their Chromebook and charger on Wednesday. Please let me know if you have any questions. Students will use their Chromebook to visit the website below, Dreambox, and Lexia.

That magical moment is quickly approaching when one lucky child will have the opportunity to “flip the switch” at The Downtown Indy, Inc. Circle of Lights® presented by IBEW 481 on Friday, November 29. Children ages 3 - 12 can enter the AES Indiana Coloring Contest, which runs November 1-17, by decorating the official coloring sheet of a large holiday light bulb.

AES Indiana and Downtown Indy, Inc. invite children from all over Indiana to participate. Five finalists will each receive $529 deposited into an Indiana529 Savings Plan. The one entry that receives the most votes from our panel will be selected to “flip the switch” alongside Santa for Circle of Lights®.

Submit your masterpiece at one of the following locations:

• Mail or drop off to IBEW 481 – 1828 N. Meridian St., Ste. 205, Indianapolis, IN 46202
• Mail or drop off to AES Indiana – 1 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46206
• Drop off at one of 13 Central Indiana Kroger locations

Please make sure your child is dressed for the weather as we will go outside for recess as long as it is 20 degrees "feels like" temperature and/or precipitation-free. They should have a heavy coat, gloves, and a hood or hat, please. If you need something, please ask.

Students may keep a sweatshirt, sweater, or hoodie at school for when they are cool inside the school.

November 4-In-Class Voting for Duck or Grace for President

November 5-E-Learning Day

November 11-Veterans Day

If you or a family member has been or currently is a Veteran, please send me a picture and when, where, and what branch of service. I would like to recognize them in a presentation for my class. Students will enjoy seeing their family members.

Due to the earlier lunch at 10:30, we will have an optional snack time about 1:10, after special class each day. Students are encouraged to bring ONE healthy snack (i.e., carrots, grapes, banana, apple, granola, cereal, chips, cracker, etc.) Students should NOT bring in candy or any drinks, except water. Snacks will not be provided or shared between students.

Students are allowed Birthday treats. If you are interested in sending in Birthday treats, please be sure to email, text, or send a message on Parent Square. Please note that all Birthday treats must be store bought and individually wrapped. Food Birthday treats need to be brought to school to share during our lunch time (10:30-11:00). If a student is Bringing non-food Birthday treats then they can be dropped off at the office or sent to school with the student. These will be distributed during the closing community circle. All students will receive a Birthday treat, and the class will sing Happy Birthday to them if they want them to.