Coulston Elementary School

It’s time for Spirit Week as we celebrate SHS Homecoming Week this week!!! We can’t wait to see our students and staff showing their school spirit, getting creative, and having some fun throughout the week. Let’s make it a great spirit week Comets!! We hope to see everyone participating!

Come and join Superintendent Dr. Matt Vance for coffee and conversation on September 16th at 8:00 at Porter Coffee. We hope to see you there!!

• 14-18-Homecoming Spirit Week

• 15-Grandparents Night from 5:30-6:30

• 16-Homecoming Parade 5:30

• 21-25-College Go Week

• 29-Fall Pictures

• October 1 & 2-Parent/Teacher Conferences

• October 2nd-No School

• October 5-9-Fall Break

We are so proud of the amazing start to our school year here at Coulston Elementary! Our hallways and classrooms are filled with energy, and our students are already showing what it truly means to be a Coulston Comet.

Every day, we look for opportunities to catch our students doing the right thing. When a Comet goes above and beyond, we celebrate them with Good News Visits and special recognition certificates for being:

• Respectful: Using kind words and honoring our school community.

• Responsible: Taking ownership of their learning and daily actions.

• Safe: Making careful, thoughtful choices in everything they do.

Each week we will feature a few of our Good News Students and Staff!!

Please join us for our next PTO meeting this month on Wednesday, September 23rd at 5:00 in the library! We will have a special guest, Superintendent Dr. Matt Vance, who will be joining us to share a few words. We will also begin planning for Dogs with Dad and our Winter Fundraiser. Come see how you can get involved and support our PTO and Coulston! We hope to see you there!

If your child is absent from school, please call the school office at 317-398-3185 by 9:00 and leave a message on the attendance line. Be sure to include your child's name, grade, teacher, and the reason for the absence. Regular attendance is important for student success. Being at school every day helps students learn, build relationships, and stay on track. Our school attendance goal is 96%. Thank you for partnering with us to support positive attendance!

• Parents do not forget you can pay for your ipad protection at school. Contact the office at 317-398-3185.
• New this year: Indiana has a new technology law that limits the use of personal electronic devices during the school day. This includes but not limited to phones, tablets, watches, earbuds. More information will be available at Meet the Teacher Night.
• Please watch for information about Indiana's new attendance laws and how they may affect your child.
• Water only is allowed in student water bottles. Per the Healthy Schools Policy, no other drinks may be brought to school. Any water bottles containing other beverages will be emptied.
• If you send a snack with your child, it must meet the Healthy Schools Policy. More information will be sent home.
• Dress Code Reminder: All shoes must have a back (no backless shoes). Please review the student handbook for the complete dress code before the first day of school.
• Per the Student Handbook, edible birthday treats may not be brought to school due to food allergies and student safety.
• Parents just a reminder that student lunches are $2.85. Breakfast will be free for all students. We encourage all parents to fill out the free and reduced lunch form to make sure that if you qualify, you will receive lunch assistance. Please contact the front office with any questions.