Grant Line Buzz

Hello, parents! When you visit the building, please bring your ID. You will receive a visitor's badge. Please keep that on while in the building. Also, please enter and exit through door 1 unless we specify otherwise (like for a special event). Thank you!

Our handbook stating our new attendance plan that in compliance with new Indiana regulations is in our handbook. Please read over this! In the car rider line your child is tardy if they enter parking lot after 8 am. If you are in the parking lot by 8 am, your child is on time. Mr. Kevin lets our car rider team know who is on time/late daily. If you have any questions about attendance, let us know.

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Our school commitment for the week is to follow restroom procedures.

1. Use the restroom.

2. Wash hands with soap.

3. Dry hands.

4. Exit the bathroom quietly.

We have some available spots for our Preschool program at Grant Line. If you or anyone else you know would be interested, please reach out to Mrs. Satkoski at msatkoski@nafcs.org or 812-542-5502. Students must be FOUR by August 1, 2024.

This week was my first week of guidance in grades K-2. I introduced myself to the students, discussed whole body listening, behavior expectations, as well as things we will learn this year. Next week I will visit 3rd and 4th grades. We will cover the same topics. I'm so excited to work with you and your students this year.

MENTORS NEEDED:

Here at GLE we have a program called Mentor Mii. Mentor Mii pairs a safe adult from the community with students who may benefit from the support and encouragement of an adult in their life. Mentors visit the students here at GLE once a week for 30 minutes during the students lunch time. This program runs the whole school year. We are in need of mentors. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a mentor, please contact me at 812-542-5707.

Blessings in a Backpack:

Permission forms for Blessings in a Backpack went home with students last week. If your child qualifies for free or reduced lunch and you want your child/children to receive extra food for the weekends, please sign and return the form to the office by Monday, August 12, 2024.

Permission Forms:

Parent permission forms for safe and unsafe touches guidance lesson went home this week. If you haven't already please complete the form, sign it, and return it to the office by Monday, August 12, 2024. You can reach me at 812-542-5707mif you have any questions about this.

Have a great weekend,

Lisa McCory, Counselor

Principal:

Mrs. Marcy Satkoski

msatkoski@nafcs.org

Administrative Intern:

Mrs. Kimberly LaMaster

klamaster@nafcs.org

Counselor:

Mrs. Lisa McCory

lmccory@nafcs.org

Secretary:

Mrs. Michelle Baker

mbaker@nafcs.org

Clerk:

Mrs. Marsha Hosking

mhosking@nafcs.org

Office Hours: 7:30 - 3:30 pm

If you need anything, don't hestitate to reach out!

If your student needs insurance, here is the information. This is not required, only optional.

Dear parents/guardians:

Food allergies, intolerances and other dietary-related medical conditions are a growing concern for our schools. Children who are affected can suffer a severe or even fatal reaction if they eat or come into contact with food that they are allergic to, and there are other children who can have life altering medical issues if they consume certain foods.

For the safety of these students, we are encouraging parents to celebrate birthdays and other occasions with non-food items such as stickers, pencils, themed erasers, or other trinkets, rather than food. If a special arrangement is made for a classroom party, any food that is sent in to share with students should be pre-packaged and contain an ingredient label AND must be approved beforehand.

Thank you in advance for making the class environment a safe and healthy place for the students. By working together, we can make a difference for our children!

Kind regards,

Sherry Stanfield, RN, BSN

Grant Line Elementary School Nurse

August 6 - September 24 - Life Skills with Our Place - 4th Grade Classes (each class is one day per week for 45 minutes)

August 21 - 1st Grade Parent Night - 6 - 7 pm in Cafeteria

August 30 - School Picture Day - Dress to Impress Spirit Day!

September 12 - Early Release Day/Parent-Teacher Conferences

September 13 - No School; Teacher Professional Development Day

September 16 - PTO Meeting - 6:30 pm in Library

September 27 - End of Quarter 1; Grant Line Spiritwear Day! Wear your best GLE colors or clothes.

September 28 - October 13 - No School - Fall Break

October 14 - Beginning of Quarter 2

October 25 - Fall Colors Spirit Day. Wear your best orange and black gear!

November 8 - Football Spirit Day. Wear your favorite football shirt or colors!

Use this link to sign up for the camp! After you sign up, please let your teacher know of any dismissal changes.

Grant Line - https://forms.gle/oEApydKCVPbhanvw9

“OUR MISSION is to provide young people in New Albany and the surrounding area with an opportunity for an inclusive, supportive, and professional environment in the sport of competitive swimming. Thereby, promoting physical and mental fitness under the umbrella of a team concept, which will have lifetime benefits for all members.”

The Makos Swim Team will be conducting individual swimming evaluations, for group placement for the upcoming winter season. Potential members must be able to swim the length of the pool. This is a competitive swim program. We are not offering swim lessons at this time. Lessons will be available in the spring.

Evaluation Times:

August 13th, 15th, 16th, 5:00 pm-7:00 pm

August 17th, 9:00 am-11:00 am

Location: New Albany High School Pool- Door 13 on Vincennes street

To be evaluated swimmers must bring swimsuits, goggles, and a parent or guardian. During evaluations, swimmers will swim independently for placement. Once placed, all practices will be located at New Albany High School. Information on fees and practice times will be available at evaluations and later on the team website.

Steven Bonifer, Head Coach

Andrew Garcia, Age Group Coach