Happenings at the Hive

Dear Solon Stinger Families,

Exciting things are happening at our school! The progress on our construction is moving along beautifully, and we’re thrilled to share that we’re entering the next stage of this transformation. With these updates come a few changes to our arrival and dismissal plans to ensure everything runs smoothly:

• ALL K-5 CAR RIDERS will now enter through Door 10S on the south side of the building.
• ALL walkers will use the brand-new main entrance on the north side of the building.
• Parents who need to pick up their child early for an appointment or drop off items should also use the north parking lot entrance. You’ll find the buzzer on the left concrete column at the entrance.
• We continue to ask that your child/children are ready to promptly exit the vehicle when it comes to a stop. Please pull all the way forward so we can let as many students out in the line as possible. All adults should remain in their vehicles during arrival and dismissal. Thank you for your adherence to these procedures as they make arrival and dismissal safe and efficient.
• Please click the document below for a reminder of arrival and dismissal procedures.

In other exciting news, our cafeteria progress is coming along wonderfully! We’re happy to report that hot lunches will be served soon. Be sure to check out the MealViewer link at the bottom of the newsletter for daily updates on what’s on the menu!

We can’t thank you enough for your flexibility as we navigate these changes together. It’s an exciting time at Solon Robinson Elementary, and we are so grateful for your continued support in making our school a wonderful place for our students to learn and grow.

Let’s keep the momentum going—great things are ahead!

Yours in learning,

The Solon Robinson Elementary Team

29th - E-learning day; staff professional development

29th - Chick-Fil-A Dine to Donate

7th - February/July Birthday Sundaes

10th-14th - Grandparents & Special Person Week

10th-14th - Book Fair Week

12th - PTO meeting - 4:00 PM (STEM Room)

17th - Presidents Day; no school

19th - La Quesadilla Dine to Donate

21st - Mentor Daughter Pajama Night

It's Scholastic Book Fair time! From Feb10th-14th, come experience the limitless possibilities with your kids. Every purchase benefits our school.

Create a Book Fair eWallet for cash-free shopping.

Plus, you can share your eWallet link so friends and family can help your child find even more to read. Unspent funds from a past Fair? To transfer them to this Fair, log in to your Scholastic account and create a new eWallet—then your previous balance will be available to transfer as an eGift Card. When you fund an eWallet, you can also contribute to Share the Fair, the giving program that benefits kids in your school who need help buying new books.

No more bills stuffed into backpacks and lost cash! This also helps parents know where their money is going. Wishlists will be sent home next week. Fill out the list with what you would like your child to purchase and we will have someone help them find those items! Only eWallets accepted from students, Credit cards & Debit Cards accepted during Special People Day and Family Event.

In middle school, every student has an opportunity to take band, choir, or orchestra. Over the next few weeks, you will receive information about each of these programs along with opportunities to get to know the instructors, attend parent information nights, and even sign up for summer camps. More information was sent via ParentSquare from the district, including dates to add to your calendar, on Wednesday the 15th. Please be on the lookout for more information from each program in the coming weeks.

Students are currently working on their basketball unit practicing dribbling, shooting and passing skills. We are improving each day and having lots of fun while doing so!

Students have been working creatively using markers. Several students will have work on display at the Art Show at the Crown Point Library. More information will be coming soon!

We are so excited to announce our January Beekeeper of the Month nominees! These students are recognized by their classroom teacher for embodying the character trait of being KIND. Each nominee received a certificate, a locker magnet, a Caught Being Kind sticker, a KINDNESS friendship bracelet, along with a Chick-Fil-A Be Our Guest card.

Alani D. (K - Choate)

Liam P. (K - Jansen)

Stella R. (K - Naumovic)

Jaxson B. - (K - Yeager)

Serena K. - (1 - Brown)

Xavier R. - (1 - Burford)

Laney D. - (1 - Ready)

Reid K. - (1 - Sletto)

William B. - (2 - Corsey)

Aiden C. - (2 - Fricke)

Griffin W. - (2 - Leslie)

Brooklyn R. - (2 - K. Rice)

Rosie L. - (3 - Baechle)

Leah H. - (3 - Coil)

Savannah M. - (3 - Filkins)

Isabella T. - (3 - Smith)

Charlotte L. - (4 - Cora)

Alaina I. - (4.- Lopez)

Vanja D. - (4 - M. Rice)

Jemma C. - (5 - Delaughter)

Elliana R. - (5 - Ewen)

Tiago L. - (5 - Wool)

Andrew T. - (Rizzo)

Thank you to everyone who returned their "Kindness Postcards" for a member of the Solon Staff. We witnessed many smiles this month, as they were passed out. Small acts of kindness are never forgotten.

We are so proud of ALL Solon Stingers for showing KINDNESS in their lives. We Solon Stingers!

To earn 20% back, orders MUST BE PLACED THROUGH THE CHICK-FIL-A APP ONLY. Download the APP early so you are all set!

FRI FEB 21 / 5:30PM - 8PM / THE GRAND BALLROOM

RSVP @ https://tinyurl.com/srpto-pjnight

Please note: This event is for CURRENT SOLON STUDENTS ONLY. One mentor per student. Mentors must stay with the student the entire time, this IS NOT a drop off event.

January/February Calendar

Our new kitchen is nearing completion; therefore, birthday ice cream treats will resume on February 3rd.

Barb Merrill, Principal ext. 17001

Melanie Pociask, Assistant Principal ext. 17103

Lisa Hovanec, Treasurer ext. 17000

Tina Rosenbaum, Secretary ext. 17002

Chrissy McNeil, Nurse ext. 17081

Email: bmerrill@cps.k12.in.us
Website: https://solon.cps.k12.in.us/
Location: 601 Pettibone Street, Crown Point, IN, USA
Phone: 219-663-2525
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soloncpcsc