Cardinal Chronicle

Our Cardinal Chronicle is published each Friday throughout the school year. Please read through the Chronicle to find important updates, announcements, and information helpful to the coming week.

April 8:

• E-Learning Day - no in-person learning
• 8:30am - 12:30pm - E-Learning Day (no in-person learning)
• 1:30pm - 2:45pm - Teachers' Office Hours for E-Learning

April 9:

• 5:30pm - JV Softball vs. Heritage Christian Schools
• 5:30pm - Boys & Girls Track vs. Greenwood MS

April 10:

• 4:30pm - Boys Golf vs. Franklin Central Jr. High
• 5:30pm - JV Baseball vs. Belzer MS

April 11:

• 5:30pm - JV Baseball vs. New Palestine Jr. High

April 12:

• 7:30pm - Drama Club Play (SM Auditorium)

April 13:

• 2:30pm - Drama Club Play (SM Auditorium)
• 7:30pm - Drama Club Play (SM Auditorium)

Upcoming Events

April 18, 19, 23, 25, 29, 30, May 2 :

• ILearn testing 8:20am - 10:30am

More information regarding the e-learning day will coming closer to that date.

Please check out our SMS website school calendar for up-to-date sports and non-sports practice times, meetings, and events (including cancellations)!

What time will the eclipse happen in Indianapolis?

According to the National Weather Service, in Indianapolis, the eclipse begins at 1:50 p.m. and concludes at 4:23 p.m. Totality is expected to last 3 minutes and 49 seconds, from 3:06 p.m. to 3:09 p.m., according to the interactive map.

Please remember to protect your eyes. The following information is from the National Eye Institute:

A solar eclipse can be viewed safely by looking through special-purpose solar filters. These filters must meet an international standard, indicated by ISO 12312-2 certification. They must have the manufacturer’s name and address printed somewhere in the product, and not be older than three years or have any scratches on the lenses.

The only safe way to watch a solar eclipse without a filter is by turning your back to the sun and watching a projection. “Devices such as pinhole projectors allow you to watch an indirect image, which is safe and still exciting,” explained Cousineau-Krieger.

Using a pinhole projector is a safe and easy way to experience a solar eclipse without the risk of eye damage from direct sunlight. It's suitable for individuals of all ages and requires minimal materials to construct. Image source: NASA

What has changed for the Spring:

• Knee-length or longer pants in appropriate colors (Khaki/tan, navy, black)
• Knee-length or longer skirts in appropriate colors (Khaki/tan, navy, black)

What has not changed:

• Everything else! Please remember that pants must not be rolled up or gathered.
• Classrooms may be cool with air conditioning. Both plain sweatshirts (no hoodies) or plain sweaters may be worn with a solid colored, collared shirt underneath. Zip up jackets must be kept in lockers.
• Quarter zip sweatshirts and sweaters must have a collared shirt underneath.

More details can be found at here .

Thursday, April 18 - English Language Arts Computer Adaptive Test

Friday, April 19 - English Language Arts Computer Adaptive Test continued

Tuesday, April 23 - English Language Arts Performance Task Segment 1

Thursday, April 25 - English Language Arts Performance Task Segment 2

Monday, April 29 - Math Computer Adaptive Test

Tuesday, April 30 - Math Computer Adaptive Test continued

Thursday, May 2 - Math Performance Task

It is imperative that students do their very best on the test. In order to do this, we ask for your support concerning the following items in order to set your student up for success. Each student should:

• Get a good night’s sleep each night prior to testing

• Eat breakfast

• Be in attendance and on time

• Have a working set of headphones or earbuds for each day of testing

• Bring your Chromebook to school each day fully charged

• Leave your cell phone and/or smart watch at home (If you need these items at school, turn them off and place them in your locker)

• Read each test question carefully

• Answer each question

• Double check your work

• Parents - please avoid making outside appointments on these days, if at all possible.

Guidance Office Contact Information

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School Counselors

Mrs. Brunson (8th Grade: A-R) 317-789-4663

bbrunson@perryschools.org

Mr. Miller (7th & 8th Grade: S-Z) 317-789-4661

fmiller@perryschools.org

Mrs. Shimp (7th Grade: A-R) 317-789-4642

eshimp@perryschools.org

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SMS/SA Social Worker

Mrs. Schoch 317-789-4627

bschoch@perryschools.org

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Congratulations! You've made it to the end of our newsletter! Just for fun, we will periodically have a question of the week. The results will be published the following week for all to see. Remember, this is just for fun!!

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Location: 5715 South Keystone Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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