ROUND 1 is now OPEN!

If you need help with the application process, please check out this helpful YouTube clip!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRuJEtIwTng

You can also reach out to us and we will help you with the application!

This newsletter contains important information, so please be sure to read it thoroughly. The information can also be found via ClassDojo and our other social media platforms.

We miss having families in the building, but we want to be safe. We would like your feedback about how to best re-open our doors for family volunteering opportunities. As always, we expect a passing background check, but also want to figure out the best way to keep our community safe. Click the link to submit your feedback. Thank you!

https://forms.gle/wu5AXbHfzyPxYjCt7

ILH Book Store

We have started a small book store at school. There will slowly be items that are necessary for students placed on the store. For now we have the following items to start:

Green Homework Folder = $1.00
Composition Notebooks = $1.50
Replacement Charm Necklace = $2.00
School Logo Masks = $5.00

We will add more items as teachers request. We did replace green folders for any student who lost theirs during eLearning. From this point on we will ask that they bring $1 if they need one.

If you have any questions please reach out to us at 317-832-4900 or message us on ClassDojo!

We are here for you!

Reminders/Announcements:

• ALL transportation changes need to be called in by 3:00pm to ensure it gets accounted for. On Wednesdays please call the office with changes by 1:00pm.
  
• We will open the doors at 7:55am daily. Car pick-up & drop-off happens in the front of the school along the sidewalk.
• We start dismissal at 3:45pm. Car pick-up & drop-off happens in the front of the school along the sidewalk. You wait in your car and we will bring your child out to you.
• On Wednesdays we dismiss at 1:45pm! This is so that teachers can receive professional development each week. Please be aware of this and let us know if you have questions.
• Please send your student(s) to school with a water bottle and mask.
• Children are required to come to school with a backpack this year. If you need assistance with this, please contact the school ASAP.
• If you haven't already... please pay your student(s) supply fee. In lieu of providing supplies for your student(s), we instead just ask that each student pay a $10 supply fee. This fee will be utilized to provide supplies to your student's classroom.

Here is a clickable link for the calendar:

https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/images/uploads/GGSC_Happiness_Calendar_December_2021.pdf

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) continue to recommend quarantine for a full 14 days and recognize that any quarantine shorter than 14 days balances reduced burden against a small possibility of spreading the COVID virus. CDC and IDOH will continue to evaluate and update guidance and recommendations as necessary. Other than a full 14-day quarantine, there are two other options available for schools.

If anyone in your family begins to show COVID-19 symptoms, please be sure to quarantine/stay home. We will test students at the school if requested.

Interested in getting the COVID-19 vaccination?

This first link provides videos and links to answer questions about the vaccine.

https://www.greaterthancovid.org/theconversation/?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=

This second link provides the locations where you can get the free vaccine.
https://www.vaccines.gov/search/?zipcode=46203&medications=25f1389c-5597-47cc-9a9d-3925d60d9c21&radius=25&appointments=true

• Doors open at 7:55am and close at 8:05am.
• Students are considered tardy after 8:10am.
• Indiana law states that 10 unexcused absences is truancy.
• If you would like to change your student(s) method of transportation for the day, please be sure to do so as early as possible and notify the school!

Starting Wednesday 8/25/21 we are asking that all drop offs before 8:10am be directed to the front of the building. With that being said, any student that comes in after 8:10am is considered tardy. We ask that parents come in with the student to the back doors and sign on our tardy sheet before they head to class. This ensures that all students are accurately accounted for on the attendance sheet.

• Students should wear ILH branded shirt. We do NOT allow homemade shirts.
• Pants should be a solid color WITHOUT holes or decorations. No leggings. Shoes should be closed toe & closed heel. Hoodies are NOT allowed and if you ordered one over the summer please notify us and we will trade it for a regular sweatshirt (no hood) at no cost.
• Students can wear jackets into the school but once they get to class, they have to hang the jacket up for the remainder of the day.
  
• Students are encouraged to wear long-sleeve shirt underneath ILH shirt, in case they get cold easily. Remember, hoodies are NOT allowed.
• If your student is not dressed within dress code we will call and request that appropriate clothing/shoes be brought to the school before they return to class.

We have a selection of gently used pants that are ILH uniform policy approved. They will be on sale if you are in need of school appropriate pants. Feel free to also send cash with your child if they need to shop. We cannot guarantee we will have the size you need but we have a large assortment! Thanks so much to our staff that went out and bought these! We're all in this together. We appreciate your cooperation with this matter!

** $2 cash or $3 on square. **

We have purchased masks. 1 will be issued to each student for free. We have additional available for $5 each if you would like to have more.

ILH Book Store

We have started a small book store at school. There will slowly be items that are necessary for students placed on the store. For now we have the following items to start:

Green Homework Folder = $1.00
Composition Notebooks = $1.50
Replacement Charm Necklace = $2.00
School Logo Masks = $5.00

We will add more items as teachers request. We did replace green folders for any student who lost theirs during eLearning. From this point on we will ask that they bring $1 if they need one.

See the link below!

Students should not be bringing any outside food or drink to ILH **UNLESS** it is a part of their lunch, in which case the item needs to be in a lunch box or lunch bag. Students should never have loose food items including: candy, pastries, sodas, crackers, etc. (unless they have earned them within the school). Students are provided with an ILH water bottle and the only thing they are allowed to fill those with is pure water; no colored fillers, powders, syrups, sodas.

We have started a fresh fruit & vegetable program at ILH!

Good health begins with what choose to consume.

Enjoy the fun facts and snacks!

We will be selling popcorn & juice EVERY FRIDAY! Students will be able to purchase these items starting Friday (10/29/21).

Fletcher Place Community Center INC (see photos below) will be providing hygiene kits, clothing, and food from their new pod on the SEND parking lot! Distribution will take place Monday - Friday from 9am to 10:30am. Location: 3230 Southeastern Avenue

Also, Southeast Community Services (SECS) has a permanent food pantry. Please see the image below for more information.

Community Compass App - this app is available for both iPhone and Android phones and helps identify food resources in the area.

"Visit the Conservatory at Garfield Park to see Conservatory Crossing, the holiday train and poinsettia show and have a photo opp.

The Arts Center will have holiday-themed arts and crafts, live music, performances, and more, as we celebrate holidays from around the globe. Create crafts that explore these worldwide holidays and view a variety of performances in this melting pot of a holiday event. Live music will be provided by Arts With A Purpose from 10:00-11:00 AM and 12:00-1:00 PM, featuring musicians Adam Riviere and Ronne Stone. Asante Art Institute of Indianapolis, Inc. will provide an educational presentation for Kwanzaa, as well as a Kwanzaa craft activity from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM.

Then, visit our friends at the Burrello Family Center for more holiday fun! Battle your friends in a snowball fight, test your skills at candy cane ice hockey, enjoy winter games and decorate our community Christmas Tree.

Spend the holidays with us at Garfield Park!"

https://apm.activecommunities.com/indyparks/Activity_Search/special-event-holidays-at-garfield-garfield-park/22136

The Winter Concert is right around the corner! Kindergarten - 5th Grade will be performing. We will have select middle schoolers sharing their Design Thinking work and poetry. Ms. Ostler sent out event reminders for the shows on Dojo. As a reminder, we will have three shows: Thursday, December 16th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm; Friday, December 17th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am; and Friday, December 17th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm.

Each family can register for 1 Event Ticket for one show using the links below. The 1 Event Ticket allows up to 3 people from your family (or friends) to attend. PLEASE ONLY REGISTER FOR 1 TICKET FOR ONE SHOW. This will ensure we have enough for all families and can be socially distanced in the gym.

Thursday, December 16th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/215705570167

Friday, December 17th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/216272766667

Friday, December 17th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/219299941027

We look forward to seeing you there!

Waterford Upstart's phenomenal pre-K readiness program is available at NO COST.

STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE:
* Research based, award-winning, adaptive software to use at home or in the classroom for a minimum of 30 minutes/day, 5 days/week
* Additional access to independent activities and resources
* Program coaches to provide ongoing support to parents and guardians
* A free Dell laptop (which families may keep) and internet, if needed

Waterford Upstart is a school-readiness program that teaches
preschool-aged children basic skills they need in reading, math,
and science.

If you're interested in this opportunity, please call 888-982-9898 or go to https://www.waterford.org/upstart/register to register for Waterford Upstart. The deadline to register is 12/17!

• ALL transportation changes need to be called in by 3:00pm to ensure it gets accounted for. On Wednesdays please call the office with changes by 1:00pm.
• We will dismiss early EVERY Wednesday at 1:45pm. The bus will drop students off 2 hours before the normal scheduled time. Please call our office if you have any questions.
• Make sure you have appropriate uniforms and classroom materials.
• Be sure to send a water bottle and mask with your student(s).
• Follow us on social media and check ClassDojo daily to stay in the loop.