Stonegate Elementary Weekly News

• April 20 - Continue the online schedule. Students will have online activities Monday-Thursday. Fridays are designated teacher planning days. (See detailed information below.)
• May 21 - Last student day

The 4-day school week for students for the remainder of the school year:

• Monday and Tuesday - eLearning from your child's teacher
• Wednesday - eLearning focused on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) from Elementary Counselors
• Thursday - eLearning focused on student support and differentiation from your child's teacher, Literacy Coach, and additional staff
• Friday - No school for students - Teacher work day

Related Arts

• Our amazing Related Arts team will continue to provide engaging and high-quality lessons. Our primary focus will be your child's social-emotional well-being during this abnormal time. The secondary focus is literacy and math. However, our goal is also to provide some sense of normalcy and routine. Therefore, our Related Arts team will continue to provide consistent and routine eLearning on the four-day rotation.
• The Related Arts team will also continue to provide enrichment so that your child will be able to explore and possibly discover a new passion project.

With May right around the corner, it will soon be time to start our registration process for next school year. This year we plan to leverage PowerSchool Parent accounts for our registration process rather than sending snap codes as we have done in the past. If your child wasn’t tied to a Parent Portal account, you should have received an email on April 13th from zcstech@zcs.k12.in.us with the subject line of “ZCS PowerSchool Parent Portal Account - Action Required” with instructions on how to set up a PowerSchool Parent Portal account.

If you haven’t done so already, please be sure your child is tied to your PowerSchool Parent Portal account to facilitate this process. You will NOT be able to register your student for 2020-2021 school year until that has been completed. If you have any problems with this process, please email zcstech@zcs.k12.in.us.

If your family will not be returning to Zionsville Community Schools for the 2020-2021 school year, please email Mrs. Angie Duncan at aduncan@zcs.k12.in.us. This information will assist us in planning for the upcoming school year. Thank you for your assistance.

We are currently accepting kindergarten registrations. Please click on this link to begin the registration process. When we are back at school we will schedule a special time for you and your child to come to our school and learn all about kindergarten. If you have any questions please email our Stonegate Principal, Mrs. Connie Largent, at clargent@zcs.k12.in.us

If you would like to order your child's 20-21 school supplies, click here. In order to avoid a $12-15 shipping fee, all of our 1stDay School Supply boxes will be delivered directly to SGE.

Wondering what to include in your next Pen Pal letter? Below are some ideas!

Things to write to your Pen Pal

• Create a story together: Take turns adding to a story by sending it back and forth
• Make a scavenger hunt for them to complete around the house (Find 5 things that are blue, 5 things that are square, 5 things that smell good, etc)
• Share a recipe that you like to make with your family
• List 5 of your favorite movies/tv shows you have watched and where they can watch them (Netflix, Disney+, Cable TV, etc)

Things you can make your Pen Pal

• Bookmarks
• Bracelets or necklaces using yarn, string, rubberbands
• Magnets for their fridge
• Pressed leaves or flowers you find on a nature walk
• A puzzle: Draw a picture and cut it in large pieces for them to put together
• Share an amusing comic strip from the newspaper or make your own!

If you would like your child to participate in the Stonegate , you may fill out this form
When you fill out this form, you are giving permission for a Stonegate Staff member to share your child's name and address with another Stonegate family. Your child will be paired with another child or staff member at Stonegate Elementary. Once you receive your child’s Pen Pal, they may begin to write or type letters, draw pictures, or send words of encouragement to their Pen Pal!

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our counselor, Jessica Wetzel, jwetzel@zcs.k12.in.us

Over the next six weeks our Elementary Wellness teachers will be bringing you daily Strong In Every Way (SIEW) challenges. Each day they will highlight one of the five components of wellness (social, physical, intellectual, nutrition, emotional). This will include an active challenge for you and your family to complete. If you accept the challenge and complete it, we would love to see it. Take a photo/video and tag @MyZVilleSchools and @ZCSSTONEGATE. Be sure to also use the hashtags #SIEWDailyChallenge and #ZCSStrong to show off how you are staying strong in every way. Please check out the Wellness 360 homepage every day for another daily challenge.

This week: Mrs. Torrance is encouraging everyone to take the CHACHA Plank Challenge.

#INthisTOGETHER #ZCSSTRONG

See her fun video here, too: https://youtu.be/FmM_nzKRceg

ZEF Announces Imagine Professional Development and Strategic Initiative Grants

During these uncertain times, the Zionsville Education Foundation believes that supporting teachers, students, and schools is important – now more than ever. We are grateful to our individual, family, small business, and corporate donors that make these opportunities possible for our teachers and the resulting increased opportunities for students.

ZEF is pleased to announce a total of $21,586 in Imagine Professional Development and Strategic Initiative Grants to educators in the Zionsville Community Schools (ZCS). ZEF awarded six Imagine Professional Development grants totaling $14,836 and one Strategic Initiative Grant for $6,750. We hope you will learn more about these exciting opportunities for teachers by clicking here: https://zionsvilleeducationfoundation.org/how-we-do-it/latest-grants-awarded/

Individual Grant Information

2020 Imagine Professional Development and Strategic Initiative Grants

2020 ZEF Imagine Professional Development Grants

Tom Hundley & Andrew Foreman – Boone Meadow Elementary and Eagle Elementary Schools

Learning about Systems and Structures to Strengthen Student Supports ($2,589.18)

Allows school leaders to attend an in-depth, three-day study retreat to immerse themselves in, and deepen understandings of, the role of collaborative Professional Learning Communities, resulting in a strengthening of practices to improve learning outcomes for all students.

Sarah Schermerhorn and Cindy Hamlow – Boone Meadow Elementary

Living and Learning Globally ($2,982)

Gives Ms. Schermerhorn and Ms. Hamlow the opportunity to attend a three-day workshop provided by International Baccalaureate entitled Living and Learning Globally to further develop cultural understandings in themselves and foster it in their classrooms.

Andy Knueven – Zionsville West Middle School

ISTE 2020 for You & Me ($3,000)

Provides the opportunity to attend the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference to engage in hands-on learning, exchange ideas, and network with like-minded thinkers seeing to transform teaching and learning.

ZWMS Mathematics Dept, Liz Ferrand – Zionsville West Middle School

Mastering Mathematics Instruction at NCTM ($2,385)

Three Zionsville West Middle School math teachers will attend the three-day National Council of Teachers of Mathematics conference to explore research-based, high quality mathematics instructions.

Ellen Jenkins – Zionsville West Middle School

Updating Mathematical Best Practice Through NCTM ($1,005)

Gives an additional Zionsville West Middle School math teacher the opportunity to attend the three-day National Council of Teachers of Mathematics conference.

Kelly Antcliff and Amy Conrad – Zionsville Middle School & Zionsville Community High School

Global Educators Conference ($2,875)

Ms. Antcliff and Ms. Conrad will attend a conference to learn more about developing global education programs in Zionsville Community Schools. Through collaboration with long running programs, the knowledge learned will help ZCS students become more globally engaged and collaborative world citizens.

2020 Imagine Professional Development Grants Awarded = $14,836.18

ZEF Strategic Initiative Grant

Leading Literacy by Learning ($6,750)

Enables five elementary administrators to attend training at the Teachers’ College at Columbia University to help lead the implementation of the Reading and Writing Units of Study to the ZCS balanced literacy framework for all kindergarten through fourth graders across the district.

Strategic Initiative Grants Awarded = $6,750

If you are in need of technology support not related to a specific assignment, please use this form to contact our tech department.

One of the features in Canvas allows notifications to students when anything is added or updated. Some students may find this beneficial as it keeps them updated as changes occur. Other students may find this stressful because they are receiving several Canvas notifications due to content being added/changed for instruction. We want to give students choice in whether or not they receive these notifications, so please watch this short video which explains how to turn on/off these notifications. Students can choose what works best for them!

http://www.zcs.k12.in.us/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=251459

Hussey Mayfield Memorial Public Library (the Zionsville Public Library) is still closed, but they have set up a way for people who don't have a library card to register online and get a "card" (an email with card number and pin) within 24 hours.

This is GREAT news for our staff/students/community, because the public library has an absolute treasure trove of digital resources that can be accessed during this time of e-learning.

Here are the instructions to get signed up for a card while the library is closed:

Get a Library Card within 24-Hours

Visit our Get a Card page , fill out the application, and all eligible applicants will receive an email within 24-hours with their new, personal Library Card information.

Please fill out an application for each person in your family who wants their own card. ALL ages are welcome to receive a card.

Cards issued while we are closed will expire within 6 months from the date of issue. When the Library reopens, please bring your valid ID to the Library to extend your expiration date.

Common Sense Media

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/resources-for-families-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic

What’s Up with this Coronavirus? Comic for Kids

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Mind Yeti Videos

Mind Yeti provides a great way for everyone to practice mindfulness. At the following link are over 15 videos of mindfulness sessions that help kids and families calm their minds, check in with their bodies, and notice their surroundings.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiaUKiwbiHMQDQLCXoPaMMYotldKlUQCw

Sesame Street Little Children, Big Challenges

Young children face new challenges at every age and stage. That’s why it’s so important to help them build the skills they need to become resilient. With self-confidence and the ability to express themselves, little ones will be able to handle whatever may come their way and will just keep getting stronger.

https://www.cfchildren.org/resources/sesame-street-little-children-big-challenges/general-resilience/

How to Talk to your Kids About Coronavirus

This is an article written by PBS Kids about how to talk to children about coronavirus. You will find tips for handwashing, covering coughs, and practicing healthy habits.

https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus

Support for Helpers during Coronavirus

Resources from the Fred Rogers Center in addition to partner organizations for those of you looking for ways to create learning opportunities and structure for children.

https://www.fredrogerscenter.org/what-we-do/child-wellness/coronavirus-response

Resources for Families Practicing Self-Care:

CNET Everything you need to know…

Resources for working, cooking, and coping while practicing social distancing.

https://www.cnet.com/how-to/covid-19-everything-you-need-to-know-to-stay-healthy-and-entertained-while-stuck-at-home/

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network Parent Guide

Support in understanding and coping during this time. The guide provide information on children’s developmental/age reactions and how to help.

https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/outbreak_factsheet_1.pdf

• AskRose Homework Help - A free math and science tutoring service for Indiana students and other students in grades 6-12. Students can call 877-ASK-ROSE, email, or chat live with a friendly tutor to work through and better understand homework assignments.

• ASU for You Free Online Tutoring - Tutoring sessions for Math, ELA, Science and Social Studies via ZOOM.

• Fred Rogers Center - Talking to Young Children about the Coronavirus

• CDC - Talking to young children about coronavirus

• PBS - How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus (with PBS Kids videos and shows that discuss handwashing)

• NASP - Talking to children about COVID-19

Confidential Food Assistance from ZCS

Please use this link to set up a pick-up time for a food package from ZCS Food Service.

Zionsville Food Pantry

4775 W. 116th St, Zionsville

Phone 317-873-8137, ext. 1087

Hours of Operation on Thursdays from 5-6 pm and Fridays from 12-2 pm

The Caring Center

1230 Ransdell Ct.

Lebanon

Phone: 765-482-2020

Hours of Operation on Mondays & Wednesdays from 8 am - 2 pm

Hours of Operation on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays from 11 am - 5 pm

(Closed on 3rd Tuesday and 4th Thursday of each month.)

Assistance from the Boys and Girls Club

403 W. Main Street
Lebanon, IN 46052
765-482-5110

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Website: http://sge.zcs.k12.in.us/
Location: 7312 W Stonegate Dr, Zionsville, IN, United States
Phone: 317-873-8050
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