NEWS & VIEWS

Vision: All students receive an exceptional educational experience.

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

In July, as the new school year approaches, Back-to-School information can be found on the Center Grove District website. Stay up-to-date on what is happening by checking your e-mail and visiting the website. We'll see you next year!

Our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is seeking support in providing t-shirts for all MG students next school year 2023-24. We are asking companies to sponsor the t-shirts. We will put your company logo on the back of the t-shirts. Your contribution will not only benefit the students, but it will also give your company widespread exposure during the Fun Run, school field trips and Star Olympics.

We would greatly appreciate any assistance in making this initiative a reality. Your generosity will enable us to create a positive and unified school environment for our students.

Thank you for your consideration. If you are interested in being a sponsor, please email the MGES PTO at: pto.eventschair@gmail.com

If your child has medication in the MGES Clinic, please plan on picking those up by the end of the day on May, 26th 2023. All medications left after the last day of school will be properly destroyed.

Thank you,

Jennifer Harmon, BSN, RN

MGES Clinic Nurse

If you are moving, especially if you are withdrawing from Maple Grove, there is a withdrawal form we need filled out.

Please click HERE to get that accomplished.

If you are moving and NOT withdrawing from Maple Grove, no need to fill out that form. BUT, we do need your new address information. Please e-mail your new Proof of Residency (any piece of mail or purchase/rental agreement with your name and address on it) to Jessica George at georgej@centergrove.k12.in.us as soon as you can with the date that did or will change.

E-mail Mrs. George with any questions.

Click on this link to sign up: https://www.centergrove.k12.in.us/FastTrack

All absences should be entered into our Pick Up Patrol. We no longer have an attendance line. Open PUP> Click on your child's name>click on the drop down menu>under "Plan" choose "Absent"> Under "more info." add reason for absence> Click Submit. If you have more than one child absent, you will do the same thing for the next one. If you have any questions, click on the link below for Pick Up Patrol tutorials.

If your child is coming in late due to an appointment, you can put them in "Early Dismissal/appointments at 9:00am and in the notes put "coming in late due to appt."

*Please do NOT click on the "sign your student out" box. The student is not checked out.

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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. 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!

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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 Krista Mennel, 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.

Click HERE for the 2022-23 student handbook.

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.

Enter appointment information into Pick Up Patrol under "Early Release". (Even if you will be bringing them back to school from an appointment), you must enter the information into Pick Up Patrol. (This does NOT go into "Plan Changes". Plan changes are for how your child is going home if there is a change.)

After entering the pick up information, you will be asked for the time, reason, and the FULL NAME of the person picking up your child. You can add any other information you feel is necessary, including what they will do at dismissal.

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

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 Tutorials:

https://www.centergrove.k12.in.us/Page/12506

• 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 Daycares around MGES. Below is a list of Daycares 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

Parents, check out this list of free and low-cost events happening in our community this month!

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