NEWS & VIEWS

Vision: All students receive an exceptional educational experience.

Mission: We develop knowledgeable confident and responsible citizens through inspirational and innovative opportunities.

Student withdrawals

If your child(ren) will not be returning to Maple Grove next year, please fill out THIS withdrawal form.

Change of information

If you have moved, had a family change, changed your e-mail or phone number or any other updates, please e-mail Jessica George, georgej@centergrove.k12.in.us, with your information.

Thank you!

Tavissh Verma won the Gold Medal in Math Pentathlon this weekend. Way to represent MGES!! You are a shining star!

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Parents: A few reminders for MG Clubs.

No early drop offs for students for Clubs. Please make every effort to be on time and enter the correct door. Only Club participants are to enter the building. (No siblings)

Students should NOT exit their vehicle until you see the Club teacher opening the door.

2Hr. Delay: Make sure you watch on days we have 2 hr. delays for Club information. Unless you receive an email or Parent Square advising you the Club is still meeting on a 2 hr delay - Clubs are cancelled on those days. If you have questions whether the Club is still meeting, please call the office. We appreciate your understanding.

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MAY:

Wednesday, May 14th - Students dress as teachers and teachers dress as students!

Wednesday, May 21st - CrAZy ready for Summer! Wear crazy mismatched clothes/hair!

We love our wonderful Maple Grove staff! We are excited to celebrate them the week of May 5-9. HERE is a list of our staff Favorite things, should you choose to celebrate them in this way.

In celebration of this week, the MG PTO is hosting a lunch pitch-in on Monday, May 5.

The theme for the luncheon this year is Survivor. All items need to be dropped off no later than 9:30 am on Monday, May 5 and non-perishables may be dropped off anytime.

Crock pots MUST be labeled with your name and lined with a disposable liner. Crock pot pick up is by 3:45 on Monday, May 5.

Also, as part of the Staff Appreciation Luncheon, we are accepting gift cards/local business donations (or any type of raffle item) to raffle off to staff during lunch.

Click HERE to view the sign up for items to donate.

Tuesday, May 13, join us from 6-7:30 pm for our annual Walk Around the World Night. Come celebrate and explore the wonderful cultures represented by our students. Enter through Door 1. The MG Folk Dancing Club will have a special performance as part of the evening.

Walk Around the World Night ADDITION:

ADDITION to this evening: PTO will host a Scholastic Buy-One-Get-One-FREE book fair on this evening in the LGI. Every book is BOGO and only books will be sold. Cash, card or e-wallet accepted.

The dates are out! If you are a current transfer family, or will be moving and would like to request to remain at Maple Grove next school year, please see below. Click HERE for CG Transfer information. As always, corrected family information may be given to the Maple Grove Office by calling 317-881-0561 between 8AM-4:30PM, or e-mailing Jessica George, georgej@centergrove.k12.in.us

Transfers WITHIN the District (INTRA):

CLOSED.

Transfers OUT-OF-DISTRICT (INTER):

CLOSED

If you are interested in purchasing a class photo for your student, please click on the link below. The photograph is 8" X 10" print for $15.00 with free shipping. The print will be shipped directly to the address on file at Maple Grove.

https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/BS8MCgJQ7EUPKJ19INf4c4HToi?domain=interstatestudio510.shootproof.com

May 22 - End of Year Awards Ceremonies, including 5th Gr. Recognition Ceremony

May 23 - Last Day of School for Students

Parent/Guardians,

Every year we offer the opportunity for parents to purchase school supply kits for the next school year. It is that time of year! For many years we have used the same company for school supplies. However, with the cost of everything going up, we searched for a company that could provide savings. EPI is that company.

Through this opportunity, we want families to feel like easy is also affordable. EPI kits will have all of the same quality supplies that we expected from the former company but at a truly cheaper rate.

Save time, money and energy and don't think another thing about school supplies.

The EPI sale starts TODAY and ends Sunday, May 18.

Here's what you do

Click HERE

Enter our School ID: MAP034

Choose the grade level kits you need and follow the prompts.

You pay for your kit online and it is delivered to our school during the summer months and will be in your child's classroom at Back-to-School Night.

Kits are still for Gen-Ed classrooms only and are offered for incoming Kindergarteners - 5th grade (next year grade level). Kits are NOT available for 3rd-5th grade EL classrooms.

All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.

If you have any questions, e-mail Mrs. George at georgej@centergrove.k12.in.us

Parents and students -------Please check our lost and found area for items that belong to you! Our lost and found is over flowing with student items. Please remind your student(s) to check the lost and found before we bag them up and donate items to charity. Thank you.

SUMMER CAMPS

Do you have a student who could benefit from structured time during the summer?

Here is a list of summer camps you might be interested in!

https://www.centergrove.k12.in.us/parents/summer-camps

COMMUNITY EVENTS:

JCPL Book Sale - https://jcplin.libnet.info/event

FESTIVAL COUNTY LIST OF EVENTS:

https://www.festivalcountryindiana.com/festivals-and-even

FAST TRACK INFORMATION FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR. School age children will receive many of the supplies and services they need for the school year. This is at NO cost to the families. This event is for those who believe they qualify for free or reduced meals. Find requirement information on the Food and Nutrition Services Website. You can scan the QR code for more information. Anyone with questions can reach out to Miss Howe at howej@centergrove.k12.in.us

There have been changes in the Student Handbook regarding Dr. Notes this year. In the past, you could turn in a note for excusing a students' absence at any time. The CG Community School Corporation changed that rule starting in 2023. Please read the new guidelines taken from page 10 of the 2024-25 Student Handbook.

Reminder: If you DO NOT have a car tag #, you cannot choose to make your student a car rider in Pick Up Patrol. You must have a Car Tag # to get in the Car Line. If you would like to utilize the car rider line, please stop by our office to pick up a car tag to use in advance. The car tag needs to be in your car every day. If you do not have your car tag, you will need to have your ID ready.

Please be sure that all cars participating in carline are using all three lanes. By using all three lanes we prevent Whiteland Road from backing up. We appreciate your cooperation and help!

Want to volunteer in your child's classroom, go on the field trip or participate in class parties/events? Background checks are required to volunteer at MGES. Click Here to get to the district background check page on the website.

Need to check to see if your background check is still good? Call our district office at 317-881-9326 and speak with Madyson Calfee, ESC receptionist.

*Please note: background checks are for classroom volunteers; visitors are still not permitted in the building during the school day. Volunteers need to check in at the window in the foyer with your driver's license/identification card in order to receive a badge and enter the school building.

Center Grove Community School Corporation Handbook

https://mges.centergrove.k12.in.us/about-us/elementary-handbook

• When leaving the car line lot, all cars must turn right to exit via the Whiteland Road driveway. Do not turn left at the stop sign on the circle.

Cut-off times for PUP

M, T, Th, F - 3:00pm

Wed. - 2:15pm

Pick-up time reminder

In order to avoid traffic and congestion at dismissal, early pick ups also have a cut-off time.

M, Tu, Th, F - 3:30pm

W - 2:45pm

PUP Support:

https://www.pickuppatrol.net/faq-parents#:~:text=info%40pickuppatrol.net-,support%40pickuppatrol.net,-QUICK%20LINKS

* * * * * * * * NEW THIS YEAR 2024/25, PLEASE READ PUP INFORMATION BELOW * * * * * * * *

Enter appointment information into Pick Up Patrol under "Early Release" (not returning to school) or "Midday Plan Change" (Leaving but returning and following your default plan). You must enter the information into Pick Up Patrol. For Early Dismissal, make a Plan Change and choose Early Dismissal. Choose the time you will pick up your student. Make a note saying "Dental Appt. or Dr. Appt. and submit. If choosing to Leave and Return, Click on the "Change" button, Select the "Leave and Return" option. Choose the time and enter info. into the notes (Dr. appt etc) and then submit. If your child will be picked up by someone other than mom/dad, please put their full name and relationship to the student in the note section. If the child is returning to school after their appt. and you put them in "leave and return", it will automatically put them into their default for dismissal.

***Please DO NOT click on the "Parent sign out" when entering your child for early dismissals.

Please remember to have your student bring a water bottle (with their name on it) and a snack to school every day. If you would like to make a snack donation to your child's classroom, that would be great. Make sure it is a healthy snack. We appreciate your help.

• Exterior doors remain locked throughout the school day. Please ring the doorbell if you need assistance.
• The vestibule (entryway) is secured. Visitors/Parents will not be permitted in the building beyond the vestibule. If you are dropping off a child or picking up a child from the clinic, you will check in with Mrs. Schneider and your child will meet you in the vestibule. If you are picking up your child/children for an early dismissal, PUP must be updated with the students early dismissal plans in order for us to allow a parent into the building.
• If you need to drop off/pick up items from school, there is a pass-through door located next to Mrs. Schneider. Make sure your child's name/room # or teacher name is on the item(s).
• Be sure to have your ID on you at all times when entering the building. We will still be checking ID's before any student can be checked out of the building.
  
• All students being picked up at the end of the school day will be a part of our car rider line.

We have many wonderful before and after daycare centers around MGES. Below is a list of these independent providers and their phone numbers.

Primrose Day Care--317-883-7151

Honey Grove at MG and other CG schools--- 317-887-5500

CG Kindercare on St. Rd. 135--- 317-882-7775

Mt. Auburn at United Methodist Church--- 317-535-8555

And

Adventures Day Care--- 317-888-9200

No WIFI? No problem!

Call any of the following branches directly to rent WIFI hotspot and Chromebook. Only requirement is, you must have a library card.

Clark Pleasant Branch

350 Clearwater Blvd.

Whiteland, IN 46184

Phone: (317) 535-6206

Franklin Branch

401 State Street

Franklin, IN 46131

Phone: (317) 738-2833

Trafalgar Branch

424 S. Tower Street

Trafalgar, IN 46181

Phone: (317) 878-9560

White River Branch

1664 Library Blvd.

Greenwood, IN 46142

Phone: (317) 885-1330

Adult Learning Center

350 Clearwater Blvd.

Whiteland, IN 46184

Phone: (317) 738-4677