September Parent Newsletter
Greetings Redding Families! We are off to a great start for the school year and our students are beginning to settle into their new routines. With right at 600 students (and 90+ faculty/staff) now calling Redding Elementary their home school, the future is bright with the amazing growth that we are seeing in our community! Our building theme this year is “Bring Your VALUE?” which will be used to instill important character traits with our students. We look forward to partnering with our families to help unlock the amazing potential, gifts, and talents of our Redding students this year!
🍎September🍎
Monday, September 2nd
Labor Day - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, September 3rd
Redding PTO Meeting @ 6:30 PM; We are switching to a hybrid meeting style. We will meet in person at the Redding Library, but will also still have a virtual option and send out a Google Meet Link. Email Redding PTO at ptoredding@gmail.com if you would like to join monthly PTO meetings/email list.
Friday, September 6th
All Pro Dads Meeting - 7:30 AM - Redding Gym
Tuesday, September 10th
UFLI Parent Event - 5:00 - 6:00PM - Redding Cafeteria - More Information Below
Monday, September 23rd - Friday, September 27th
College Go Week! More details below!
Friday, September 27th
Redding Walk-A-Thon Event 🏃- More information to come!
🍁October🍁
Friday, October 4th
Oktoberfest - No School
Wednesday, October 9th
Picture Day
Wednesday, October 16th - Friday, October 18th
Fall Break - No School
Alternative income forms are completed by families in replacement of free and reduced-price meal applications when a school utilizes the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). CEP allows schools to serve all students breakfast and lunch at no cost without collecting meal applications from families. Redding is currently a CEP school where all students receive free lunch and breakfast. Alternative income forms are used for programs and funding sources that previously relied on free and reduced forms, the information from these forms specifically help fund instructional assistants (aids), teachers, and our instructional coach, which have a significant impact on student outcomes. Filling out the Alternative Income Application may also help qualify you for SUN Bucks (Summer Food Stamp Benefits- it is never too early to be thinking about Summer Food). Please click HERE to complete the application (the application says online free & reduced school meals application) and help Redding receive more funding! **Discliamer: If you fill out the form and get a return email with the following message: "Please DO NOT fill out an application for free or reduced price meals for the child(ren) listed above" that means you are more than likely already directly certified. Nothing needs to be done following this.**
Please call Mrs. Stahl with any questions or help with the online application.
At Redding, we use College GO Week to focus on your child's future and any endeavor that they choose that involves being a leader....this includes college, military, and their career choice! See the dress up days HERE!
All Pro Dad is a monthly gathering where dads get to intentionally engage with their kids! This of course is not just limited to dads, but all children and a guardian. However, all children must be accompanied by an adult. There will be fun activities and a character-based curriculum that helps dads start meaningful conversations with their kids.FIRST MEETING - FRIDAY, SEPT. 6th IN REDDING GYM (7:30 - 8:15 a.m.)
WHO WE ARE: Girls Inc. is the leading expert on girls. We apply that expertise to support girls in becoming strong, confident leaders.
WHAT WE DO: Girls Inc. is building the new generation of strong, smart & bold leaders through direct service and advocacy. We offer both after school and summer camp programs at our center.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION: All girls need to register for the new school year. The membership fee is $135.00 per child for the school year. Applications for reduced fees are available at Girls Inc. for those who qualify. Register at Girls Inc. on August 12-14th from 4:30 – 6:00 PM or visit our website for information on online registration.
PROGRAM HOURS: After School Program Hours: 3:15-5:30 PM/Girls Inc. Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
BUS INFORMATION: Bus transportation to Girls Incorporated is provided after school by Seymour Community Schools. Parents of girls should check with the main office of the school.
Click HERE to learn all about what Girls INC. has to offer (English).
Click HERE to learn all about what Girls INC. has to offer (Spanish).
The Seymour Football League is kicking off this school year (2024) in a new way! We will be offering youth football players in 1st -4th grade the opportunity to represent Seymour Football and their school for FREE! All equipment is paid for and distributed on a day TBD. The only thing players will provide is cleats and secondary equipment (Visor, arm sleeve, mouth piece, etc.) All players in 1st and 2nd grade will play in our Flag football league (Some may be eligible to play tackle depending on parental/league sign off and ht./weight. requirements met.) All players in 3rd and 4th grade will participate in our tackle league. Parents of 3rd/4th graders may elect to play flag football if desired.
All registered players will be placed on teams in accordance to the school they attend. Please note that Due to smaller numbers at some elementary/private schools there may be players placed on another team to help accommodate spots. This will be decided by registration order.
September - October (Saturdays)
Full Schedule TBD
Grades:
1st - 2nd Grade | Flag Football
3rd - 4th Grade | Tackle Football
Times:
Game and Practice times will be communicated once teams have been set
Cost:
FREE
Location: Jackson Elementary School
Questions? All questions should be directed to Jacob Toppe (League Coordinator) - Jacobtopp56@yahoo.com
Parents are encouraged to login to Harmony accounts and provide any updates regarding your student’s preferred name, address, directory consent forms, and or contact information. Weekly text message and/or email progress reports can also be set up to be sent to multiple recipients.
Automated Harmony Parent Access - Sign Up
Did you know that parents are now able to sign up to receive automatic text messages/email updates for your student’s attendance, grades, and progress reports?
Simply login to your Harmony account.
Scroll to the bottom to find “My Notification Profile”
Select each of the items that you would like to receive updates on and how often you would like to be notified..
· Our Kindergarten students are required to have a dental, vision, and physical before starting school. Please continue to send these records to the office.
· All new medications need to be brought into school by a parent or guardian in the original container. A medication form needs to be signed and kept on file in our office.
· Remember students need to be fever free without medication for 24 hrs prior to coming back to school.
· If you have any health concerns for your child please call into the office and speak to the nurse. We look forward to working together to keep our students healthy and in class.
- Respiratory Virus Guidance Seymour Community Schools HERE
School Status & Weather Alert Signup
Harmony Parent Notification Setup
The Hornets' Nest - Check out The Hornet's Nest for information about Title 1, resources to help your child at home with Reading and Math, and fun activities to do as a family.
Counselor Corner Resources - Check out Mrs. Henry's counselor corner page to see some great resources for students and parents!
On the Web: www.redding.scsc.k12.in.us / www.scsc.k12.in.us
Daily Announcements: www.redding.scsc.k12.in.us
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reddingschool
Phone: 812-522-5621
Address: 1700 N. Ewing St. Seymour
Email: stahla@scsc.k12.in.us