February 28th, 2025

• Saturday, 3/8 (Away) WIC Tournament-Edgewood Middle School @ 9:00 AM
• Monday, 3/10 (Away) vs. Vincennes Clark @ 5:30 PM

Pre-registration is essential, so please ensure you bring important documents including a birth certificate and immunization records. For inquiries, contact the SES office at 812-268-3341 or CES at 812-398-3851.

We look forward to welcoming your family to our school community!

Exciting news in the world of music! Congratulations to Haiden Okes, Evalette Wilson, and Elizabeth Nicol for their remarkable achievements at the State solo & ensemble competition. Haiden and Evalette both achieved Gold with Distinction, the highest accolade available! This reflects their dedication, talent, and hard work. Let's continue to support and celebrate excellence in the arts! 🎶

Proud of our CMS Student Council for taking the initiative to clean up our school on a beautiful, windy day! 🌍 This experience not only develops responsibility and civic engagement among students but also enhances their understanding of environmental issues like waste management and sustainability.

By working together, our students are learning valuable teamwork and leadership skills while promoting a healthy, active lifestyle. This kind of community service is not only fulfilling but also enhances their school and dInstills a sense of pride in giving back without expecting a reward, which can inspire future acts of service.

📚🎩 Celebrating Read Across America Day at CMS & CES! Students engaged in the joy of reading by dressing as their favorite characters and enjoying story time with Susan Fowler, featuring classic Dr. Seuss tales. 🎭✨

A special thank you to the Carlisle PTO for organizing Seuss-themed activities and providing delicious snow cones. The collaboration between our parent volunteers and dedicated teachers truly brought the magic of books to our students.

The Kindness Kupboard at Carlisle Elementary & Middle is open to students and their families who may need access to essential food and household items. This initiative ensures that families facing food insecurity or temporary hardships can receive support in a welcoming and discreet environment.

By providing access on March 7th and 19th from 3:30 - 4:30 PM, the Kindness Kupboard offers a convenient time for students and their families to stop by and pick up necessary supplies.

For those planning to shop, please contact Ms. Scott (hscott@swest.k12.in.us) to coordinate your visit. Additionally, donations are still being accepted to help support more families in need. Thank you for your generosity! 💙

Congratulations to Jerry Coulson and all the Sodexo Future Chef competitors who showcased their culinary talents last night at Sullivan High School! Each participant prepared their own special dish for the judges, demonstrating creativity and passion in the kitchen.

A big shoutout to all the participants:

Dakota Eaglin, Harley Meadows, Jerry Coulson, Kasi Eaglin, Lita Doades, Maggie Meadows, and Tailyn Crowe.

This competition, part of the 15th Anniversary Future Chefs National Challenge by Sodexo, encouraged young chefs to "Complete the Plate with Your Favorite Main Dish." Lucky winners from each school were selected to compete at Sullivan High School on March 6, 2025, with the event winner earning a spot in the Future Chefs National Challenge for a chance at great prizes!

A huge thank you to all the students, Sudexo staff, and supporters who made this event a success!

Well done, Future Chefs! 🎉👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

• Who Takes It?
  • Students in Grades 3-8 and 10 with significant cognitive disabilities.
• Purpose:
  • Assesses academic progress for students who cannot take ILEARN due to their cognitive needs.
• Test Format:
  • Computer-based with accommodations (if needed).
  • Covers English/language arts, math, science (Grades 4, 6, and 10), and social studies (Grade 5).
  • Uses performance-based tasks aligned with Indiana’s Alternate Academic Standards (Content Connectors).
• Scoring & Implications:
  • Results guide IEP teams in developing personalized learning goals.
  • Scores do not impact graduation requirements but help determine support services.

• Who Takes It?
  • Grades 3-8 students for general state assessments.
  • High school students take subject-specific assessments.
• Purpose:
  • Measures proficiency in English/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.
• Test Format:
  • Computer-adaptive test (questions adjust based on student responses).
  • Multiple-choice, drag-and-drop, and short answer questions.
  • Subject Areas:
    • Grades 3-8: English/language arts & math
    • Grades 4 & 6: Science
    • Grade 5: Social Studies
    • High School: Biology end-of-course assessment
• Scoring & Implications:
  • Four performance levels: Below Proficient, Approaching Proficient, Proficient, and Above Proficient.
  • Results help determine school performance ratings but do not affect student promotion.
  • High school ILEARN Biology is required but not tied to graduation requirements.

• 3/10-Softball tryouts. Sign-up sheets are in the office.
• Spring sports picture order for are available in the office or online at http://hnh.hhimagehost.com/SullivanSports
• New and returning NHS students: Please submit your dues of $10 to Mrs. Smith in the library by February 28th. Also, remember to submit your service project hours. You will need 20 by April 30th if you are graduating this year. Sophs and Jrs hours are due by finals week in May.
• Jag will be selling suckers $1.00 and soda $2.00 during lunches on Fridays.
• Where can you find your student photo, sports pictures, and all of those school activity pictures in one place? The SHS Yearbook! It is not too late to order your yearbook. See Mrs. Badger for order forms or go to Jostens.com.
• Seniors, do you need to order cap and gown pictures, yard signs, or your senior panoramic? Contact Ryan Pinkston at ryan@hip-n-humble.com or use the following link. http://hnh.hhimagehost.com/shspcg
• Free tutoring every Tuesday in Mr. O’Bryan’s room 101 and Thursday in the Genius lab room 203 from 3-4 PM.

• IMPORTANT UPDATE: Cell phones are NOT allowed to be used/out during school hours (8:05 am to 2:55 pm). Students are not allowed to have cell phones during Passing Periods or at Lunch.

• 3/7-Last day to order Yearbooks. Order forms are in the office.

• 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Boys & 6th Grade Girls Basketball players need to turn in their uniforms as soon as possible.

• There is a Sign Up Sheet in the Office for any 6th or 7th Grade girl interested in Gold Dusters for next school year. You must have a current physical on file to participate.
• There is a Track Signup Sheet on the Information Table for any SMS student interested in joining. The last day to signup will be Monday, March 3rd. You must have a current physical on file to participate.

• If your student needs help with Math a select group of SHS students will be providing Math Tutoring at SMS Monday-Friday at SMS from 3-4pm.

• Any 8th grader interested in playing high school football next year is invited to join weightlifting starting next week on Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays after school until 4:45pm at the high school. There is no after school transportation provided.

• 3/10 & 3/11-Talent Show auditions

• 3/7-Kindess Kupboard opens!

• 3/19-Sports Banquet @ 5:00PM. Please turn in a form if you plan to attend. Forms can be located in the office.

• 3/20-Career Fair for 3rd-5th grade. Permission slips will be sent home Monday, March 10th.

• 3/20-School Smiles will visit CEMS. If students were seen in September there is no need to register again. www.schoolsmiles.com/student-signup
• The Kindness Kupboard- This is food pantry to support students and families, here in our community, that are in need. Items Needed: Canned Foods, Dry Cereal, Crackers, Peanut butter, Jelly, Granola Bars, Pasta, Single Serve Meals, ETC. If you have any questions about how you can help please contact our school counselor Ms. Heather Scott at (812)398-3851 EXT.2435 or hscott@swest.k12.in.us
• Access information about Title I on the Carlisle Elementary School website

• 3/10-Wear your pajamas and be comfy!

• 3/11-Let your fun, silly, socks show!

• 3/12-Wear your clothes mismatched, backwards, and inside-out!

• 3/13-Wear a hat or style your hair crazy!

• 3/14- Look your best and dress for success!

• 3/14-Spring Pictures and Yearbook Order Deadline!

• 3/18-School Smiles will visit SES. If your student was seen last year in the fall, they will be on the list to been seen again, so there is no need to register. Forms will be sent home or you can sign up using the following link. www.schoolsmiles.com/student-signup

• 4/3-Literacy Night

• Pre-registration for kindergarten enrollment is now open! To ensure a smooth process, please bring essential documents such as your child's birth certificate and immunization records. For any inquiries, feel free to contact the SES office at 812-268-3341 or CES at 812-398-3851. Preparing for your child's educational journey starts here!

• Order your yearbook today! Order online at ybpay.com using Yearbook ID Code: 1284725. Deadline to order is March 14, 2025.

• Archery will practice Tuesdays in the middle school multipurpose room. (Enter through the front doors of the middle school). 3rd grade- 5:30-6:30; 4th grade- 6:30-7:30; 5th grade- 7:30-8:30

• Big Brother Big Sister Program: This is for students who have previously signed up and been

  accepted to the program. For students to be able to stay, parents MUST put this in PickUp Patrol. Students can be picked up at the south entrance (door 23) at 4 PM. Parents are to park, exit their vehicle, and pick students up at the door. If you have any questions, please email Dani Hamilton at dhamilton@swest.k12.in.us. Big Brother Big Sisters Program will meet on the following dates: 3/11, 3/25, 4/8,4/22.

• Homework Helps occurs on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students should be picked up at the front entrance at 4:00 PM. Parents should update Pick-Up Patrol if they intend for their child to stay.

• Join the SES Title I Facebook group to stay up to date on what is happening in Title I at SES and access to helpful educational tools and resources for our children.
• Access information about Title I on the Sullivan Elementary School website.

• 3/9-Daylight Savings Time begins
• 3/16-Future Chef Challenge at SHS.
• 3/21--NO SCHOOL
• 3/24-3/28-NO SCHOOL-Spring Break
• Enrollment for the 2024-2025 Indiana 4-H program year has begun. Visit https://in.4honline.com or contact your local Purdue Extension office for details.
• All student athletes must have completed Final Forms to participate in athletics. Click on this link for directions on how to complete this process.
• Enroll your child in free monthly books by going to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library!
• Stay in the game! Click here for athletic event ticket price information!
• Click here for an important update regarding broken Chromebook devices and charges that will apply.

• If you would like your child to be considered for the Brown Baggers program please Have stop by your child's school office to fill out a form.

• Nutrislice is our Sodexo Food Service's digital solution for menu and nutrition needs. Nutrislice allows parents and students to access menus, ingredients, and allergens for all items served in their school cafeteria on a weekly basis through the web or app platforms. Click on the Nutrislice link to access your school's menu.

• 2024-2025 SWSC School Corporation Calendar