The Bulldog Bulletin
News From Crown Point Community School Corporation
Stop by any cafeteria to watch school nutrition professionals prepare healthy meals for students—all the while adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile—and you’ll see they are true heroes!
This is the reason we celebrate School Lunch Hero Day every year on the first Friday in May. This annual observance is a chance to showcase what a difference school nutrition professionals make in the lives of every child who comes through the cafeteria.
Students who purchase a school lunch on May 3rd will enjoy a special dessert as a celebration of our school lunch heroes!
Need a little extra help with your child’s nutrition this summer? The application for the new SUN Bucks benefit program is now open! Notification of automatic eligibility was sent April 16th via email. If you were not notified of automatic eligibility, submit your application as soon as possible to ensure you receive your SUN Bucks card to use for groceries this summer. Visit the Indiana SUN Bucks webpage for more information.
If you receive SUN Bucks, you can still participate in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Together, these benefits help fuel children during the summer months when school is out. Find more information by visiting the SFSP Site Finder.
Excellent work amongst the 31 CPHS students who competed at the state BPA conference, and best of luck to the 12 students who are moving on to the national competition in May! You can read more about their accomplishments here.
Col. Wheeler Middle School celebrated Purple Up! for the month of April. April is designated as the month of the military child, underscoring the important role military children play in the armed forces, community and family policy. The month of the military child is a time to applaud military families and their children for the daily sacrifices they make and the challenges they overcome. Col. Wheeler contains 25 active military families.
Students and staff at Jerry Ross Elementary had a great visit with Colonel Ross! He answered many of their questions - including how astronauts use the bathroom in space. :) You can see all of the photos at this link.
Did you know that CPCSC is a linguistically diverse district with more than 20 native languages spoken by our students? Our English Language Learners team recently held a Multicultural Family Night where families engaged in cultural exploration, played games, and enjoyed delicious food from the many different cultures represented in our district.
