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November 2024 - Paragon Elementary

WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS MONTH

November 3rd - FALL BACK 1 HOUR - Daylight Saving Time Ends

November 7th - Grandparents Night 5:30-7pm

November 8th - Fall Picture Retake Day

November 11th - Veteran's Day Program 10:00am

November 12th - PTO Meeting 4:00pm

November 13th - Midterm 2 Grades Sent Home

November 18th - Spell Bowl Area Competition @ Centerton 5:30pm

November 25th thru 29th - Thanksgiving Break - No School

December 10th - PTO Meeting 4:00pm

December 12th - Holiday Spectacular 6:00pm

December 13th - 3rd Grade Christmas Carol on WCBK 10:00am

December 20th - Christmas Parties - End of 2nd 9 Weeks

December 23rd thru Jan. 5th - Winter Break - No School!

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Fall Picture Retake Day

Pettit & Associates Photography will be at our school on Friday, November 8th. Students should return their previous photo package for a retake. Students who were not here for the first picture day, will have their picture taken. You may order online at www.pettitschoolphotos.com and enter the password PARES. If you would like a paper order form, please contact the school office.

Paragon Spell Bowl Team

Paragon's Spell Bowl Team will compete against other teams on November 18th, 2024. The competition will be held at Centerton Elementary in Martinsville. Members of the team are Nora Brown, Linus Bryson, Emily Cadwell, Brantlee Cooper, Hudson Fisher, Thomas Haney, Natalie Hernandez, Addie Jackson, Emma Martin, Christina Owens, Hudson Rice, Avery Thrasher, and Malakai Williams. The team is coached by Mrs. Natalie Williams.

Title 1

Funding has been made available through School Wide Title 1 Services to Paragon Elementary for the purpose of providing students with extra support in reading/language arts and math. This extra support is available for all students at Paragon Elementary. Classroom teachers, Title 1 teachers, and instructional aides provide assistance through small group and individualized instruction as children demonstrate a need for support. Please contact your teacher about services your child may receive.

Grandparents Night Information

Dress Code Policy Reminder

Dress to Learn

It is the responsibility of the students to maintain a healthy and respectful-looking appearance while attending school and school activities. Specific regulations of the dress policy:

Clothing and/or accessories which are indecent or displaying/inferring offensive or lewd words, sayings, and/or pictures is considered a violation. Clothing and/or accessories may not display any forms or references to alcohol, tobacco products, and/or illegal substances.
Halter tops, net shirts, tank tops with spaghetti straps and midriff tops are not permissible.
Shorts must be fingertip length.
Shoes should be appropriate for safety and comfort. Flip flops and shoes with wheels are not permitted at any time. Students must wear tennis shoes to Physical Education. High heels and sandals without backs are not permitted.
Hats and sunglasses are not to be worn in the school building except on designated days.
The wearing or displaying of any gang related article of dress or adornment is not allowed at school or any school activity.
Any attire that disrupts the educational process or puts a student at risk, such as clothing that does not fit appropriately, or leaves underwear exposed, is not permitted.

The dress code is subject to change to include but not limited to adding guidelines for PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). These guidelines would be developed and communicated following guidance from the CDC, health department, State of Indiana, and the IDOE.

Important Skyward Info

MSD of Martinsville policy states students will only be released to adults who are listed in Skyward Family Access as a parent/guardian or emergency contact. You may log-in at any time to add or remove names. Please contact the office if you need help with your log-in.

Brrrrrr!!

Please make sure your child is dressed according to the weather. Classes continue to go out for recess even when it is cold outside! If your child needs a winter coat please let the office know.

Arrival & Dismissal

Upon arrival or dismissal, please pull up to the front curb and wait for a staff member to assist your student. If coming from the parking lot, please walk your child across the parking lot. Do not cross between the buses as they may not be able to see you!

Please send a note with your child if their "go home" procedures have changed. If there is an emergency change during the day, please call the office no later than 3:00 pm.

Items to Remember Everyday!!

1. A backpack

2. Your fully charged device

3. A refillable water bottle

Paragon Elementary - Learning with PBL

Paragon Elementary Vision Statement

Paragon Elementary provides a quality education in a safe and nurturing environment for all students to be productive, responsible citizens and inspire lifelong learning.

Email: ryan.cox@msdmartinsville.org
Website: msdofmartinsville.org/paragon-elementary/
Location: 520 W Union St, Paragon, IN 46166, USA
Phone: (765)537-2276
Facebook: facebook.com/ParagonElementaryPanthers
Twitter: @ParagonPanther