Dear Stonegate Families,
We had a fantastic week! And while we wished for a little more sunshine versus the gloomy weather, the smiles and laughter from our students more than made-up for it!
Our week started off with a very special visit from two VIPs . . . . Mayor Stehr and Dolly, the town dog! Olivia from Mrs. Wagner's room won the spring raffle for Mayor Stehr to visit and read a story to the class. What a treat! Mayor Stehr was incredibly generous with his time and we learned that Dolly's real name is Dahlia, because that is the Zionsville flower!
Three cheers to our PTO and parent volunteers for running our Book Fair! It was a great success and there's nothing like stocking up on wonderful books to get a jump start on your summer reading!
Finally, we ended our week with our Stonegate Swing! The dancing, the music, and the laughter added up to a ✨magical✨ evening filled memories to last a lifetime! Thank you to our PTO for knocking it out of the park! BRAVO!
Looking ahead:
- ILEARN Testing- The ILEARN test will be given to students the weeks of April 14th and 21st.
- School Board Meeting - This will be on Monday, April 14th at 6 PM at our Educational Services Center.
- Administrative Assistant's Day - Let's show Mrs. Duncan and Mrs. Haffley how much we appreciate them on Wednesday, April 23rd!
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Connie Largent, Principal
Mrs. Kathy Drake, Asst. Principal
April
17 - 2nd grade to the Pacers Athletic Center
25 - PTO Spirit Day: Crazy Socks
May
5-9 Staff Appreciation Week
8 - 4th grade music program at 6:00pm
14 - SGE Choirs concert at 6:00pm
16 - 3rd grade Zionsville Walking Tour field trip
19 - Kindergarten field trip to The STEM Connection
23 - Field Day
23 - PTO Spirit Day: Wear your favorite hat
26 - Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
30 - Last day of School for students
30 - 4th grade graduation at 12:30pm
This week, Mrs. Wagner’s Kindergarten class had the delightful opportunity to welcome a very special guest: Mayor Stehr, accompanied by his trusty companion, Dolly, the town dog. During their visit, Mayor Stehr took the time to read a selection of engaging stories, while Dolly interacted with the students, bringing smiles and laughter to the classroom. This visit not only provided an entertaining experience but also reinforced the importance of community involvement and reading.
Our 1st grade students recently embarked on an exciting and educational journey focused on the topic of wind and powerful forces. To bring this concept to life, they engaged in a hands-on learning experience by flying kites. This activity allowed our students to not only understand how wind movement affects objects but also experience the joy of watching their kites soar high in the sky!
During Stonegate Elementary's Related Arts time, Mrs. Torrance and Miss Tooley came together to collaborate on an engaging, holistic "Music and Movement" experience for K-4 students. Through rhythmic movement and creative expression, they blend music and wellness to foster both emotional and physical well-being. During the 4-week collaboration time, students in each grade level are receiving a week-long dive into activities such as cardio drumming, line dancing, body percussion creations, and jump rope. The correlation between movement and music is parallel as musical concepts/skills such as steady beat, tempo, dynamics, expression, and form can be represented by various forms of exercise. Their collaboration helps students develop self-awareness, coordination, and a lifelong appreciation for both the arts and personal wellness!
Second Step Program
So far, our students have learned about skills for learning and empathy. Skills for learning help students gain skills to help themselves learn, including how to focus their attention, listen carefully, use self-talk to stay on task and be assertive when asking for help. When discussing empathy, students learned to identify and understand their own and others’ feelings, how to take another’s perspective and how to show compassion. Students will now begin to discuss emotion management during their Steps to Strong in Every Way time. Students will learn specific skills for calming down when experiencing strong feelings, such as worry or anger. When we are able to recognize and label feelings in oneself and others, we can facilitate problem solving, self-management and social competence much better! Below are the Emotion Management unit home links for each grade level so you can learn more about what your child is learning, why it is important, and activities you can do at home with your child!
Family Assistance Form
When basic needs are met, students are better able to focus on education and learning. Therefore, there is assistance available for our students and their families to help with various needs that may arise throughout the school year. If you are currently in need of assistance, please fill out this Family Assistance form. This information will be kept in strictest confidence.
Warmly,
Jessica Wetzel
School Counselor
Dessert Dive
Help us celebrate our wonderful staff with a dessert dive treat bar! Please bring desserts to school by 10 am on Friday, April 18.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4DACAE2DA1FF2-43417885-dessert
Staff Birthday Lunch
Let's show our staff some birthday love! Sign up to bring a lunch and birthday treat to your favorite SGE Staff!!
Lunch Guests Sign Up!
Starting September 3, SGE will be ready to welcome our K-4 Lunch Guests! Here's how it works:
- Due to limited space, we are happy to welcome one special visitor with each student for a total of four different guests per grade level.
- Sign-up to reserve your spot by clicking here.
We have "Visitor Tables" in the front foyer that you will sit at with your child during their lunch time.
Eagle Rec Programs
Interested in learning more about after school clubs, sports, and enrichment opportunities? Click the link for a list of opportunities offered here at Stonegate. https://www.zionsvilleeaglerec.com/stonegate-elementary.cfm
Visitor and Volunteer Procedures
During the school day, all volunteers are expected to check in at the front office. Prior to the volunteer opportunity, all volunteers must sign a Non-disclosure Acknowledgement Form and have successfully completed a Full Criminal History Background Check.. Necessary background check paperwork is available on the ZCS website at the Volunteers/BRAVO link and should be submitted at least 10 days prior to the intended volunteer date. Volunteers must also view the state mandated confidentiality/bullying video, provided on the Volunteer/BRAVO website. The volunteer will pay the fee for the full background check which will expire after 5 years.
During the school day, all visitors must enter via the front door and sign-in at the front office. Visitors need to be prepared to present a government issued photo ID which will be scanned against the National Sex Offender Registry. All visitors will be issued a visitor badge/tag to be worn inside the building at all times. Visitors other than parents/guardians must be prearranged and organized through the main office.
