The Lion’s Roar Home of the Lions
Week of October 4, 2019
Every Day, Every Child, Whatever It Takes
At Lakeside Elementary our mission is to provide diverse opportunities for learning as appropriate for each student to become productive members of society.
Mrs. Smith’s Snapchat…
Hello Lakeside Parents and Guardians!
Thank you to everyone who attended a parent-teacher conference this week. I also want to thank everyone who was able to attend our breakfast yesterday morning. Your support of your children and our staff is greatly appreciated!
Fall Break
As you know, our students and staff will now have a two-week break to rest, recharge, and prepare for the second grading quarter. We look forward to all students returning on Monday, October 21. I hope everyone has a safe break!
See you soon!
Mrs. Smith
If you haven’t already done so, please consider following Lakeside on Twitter and/or Facebook… Twitter: @ Lakeside_Lions Facebook: @LakesideLionsDen
Treats-Not-Tricks
Warren's Strategic Planning Survey & Town Hall
MSD of Warren Township will be creating a comprehensive strategic plan based on community input that will ensure all students and staff have the conditions necessary to develop and apply Journey of a Graduate (JoG) skills. Click link to take survey.
This fall, MSD of Warren Township will be creating a comprehensive strategic plan based on community input that will ensure all students and staff have the conditions necessary to develop and apply Journey of a Graduate (JoG) skills and dispositions. The JoG skills are Critical Thinking, Citizenship, Communication, Collaboration, Content Knowledge, and Resilience. These JoG skills will serve as the foundation of the district strategic plan.
A Town Hall Meetings with Dr. Hanson is scheduled for Tuesday, October 22nd, 6:00 - 7:30 at Creston Intermediate/ Middle School. The Town Hall is scheduled for our parents, teachers, students, and community members to collaborate in person about the JoG skills and our district strategic plan.
Thank you in advance for your participation and thank you for your continued support of MSD Warren Township Schools.
FAMILY SURVEY
Attached is a quick survey our school is asked to complete by the Indiana Dept. of Education. Please take a few minutes and share your thoughts. Thanks!
Warren Snapchat…
We are excited to provide students with technology to enhance their learning experiences in the MSD of Warren Township. Each student will be assigned a device for classroom use. Students in grades K-2 will be assigned an iPad and students in grades 3 & 4 will be assigned a Chromebook. Devices will be kept at school and charged in a classroom cart. Students are responsible for proper care and use of their device.
Each device is covered by a by a district-sponsored insurance program for damage. This keeps charges for both intentional and accidental damages low. Both purposeful and accidental damage will be charged at a reduced rate.
Repair ~Family Charge
1st-$5
2nd-$25
3rd-$50
More than 3-The actual cost of repair or $50
How does the district ensure student safety with the use of student devices?
Warren Township employs a variety of methods to manage the student devices including Internet filtering, and application restrictions.
Internet Filtering software collects information about the sites that students access. Whether a use is off task or appropriate depends on the time of day, the student’s schedule, and the teacher’s instructions. If a student attempts to access an inappropriate site, a notification is generated and the filtering software blocks the viewing of that site.
Students are also taught about appropriate use and care for their devices by their classroom teachers. Specific age-appropriate lessons have been created for use with all students.
MSD WARREN TOWNSHIP'S HIGH ABILITY PROGRAM
Counselor's Corner
My name is Kristen Mitchell and I am the school counselor here at Lakeside. I was teaching first grade here previously so you may recognize me. My role is to help add to your child's social, emotional, and academic success. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any concerns about your child's development in any of these areas. My email is kmitchel@warren.k12.in.us and my phone number is 532-2880.
Elementary School Counselors provide education, prevention, and intervention activities through school-wide initiatives, classroom lessons, small groups and individual counseling. Counselors assist students in their academic, career and social/emotional development and provide support to students during times of transition or heightened stress. As a resource to staff and parents, counselors assist in identifying children's academic and social/emotional needs. Counselors may also provide referrals for additional community support services.
A typical day for our elementary school counselor might include the following:
Classroom lesson on social skills
An intervention assisting a small group of third-grade students with organizational skills
Collaboration with a grade-level team review of academic and behavioral data
Facilitating conflict resolution between students
Organizing career exploration activities for teachers to use in the classroom
Parent conference to address academic concerns
Small group intervention activity in anger management
Individual counseling for students dealing with emotions relating to stress or significant life events
YMCA
Click the link below to get more information on signing up your student for before and/or after YMCA care at Lakeside! https://indymca.org/youth-development-center/
Role Models Needed! Now hiring for YMCA Before and After School Care across Indianapolis! Apply today! https://indymca.org/jobs/
New Warren Website and App!
Warren Township School District has a new app and website! The purpose of the app and website is to provide regular updates through the live feed, district news, and district events sections as well as other important district information. The app includes easy access to the weekly breakfast and lunch menu, staff contacts, district documents, bullying, and safety reporting form, and much much more. The Warren app can be downloaded at the Apple and Android App Store. Stay informed and download the app today. The district website is www.warren.k12.in.us.
Physical Education
Students should wear athletic shoes on PE days. When in the Art, Music, PE rotation students will have PE class the next school day after music. Students will also have PE after each STEM week is completed. Students are being coached on this routine. Please assist them in being prepared for PE days.
Attendance Calls
Background Checks
Attendance Matters, Facts Matters, Information Matters
1. Absenteeism and its ill effects start early. One in 10 kindergarten and first-grade students are chronically absent. Read more...
2. Poor attendance can influence whether children read proficiently by the end of third grade or be held back. Read more...
3. Research shows that missing 10 percent of the school, or about 18 days in most school districts, negatively affects a student’s academic performance. That’s just two days a month and that’s known as chronic absence. Read more...
4. When students improve their attendance rates, they improve their academic prospects and chances for graduating. Read more...
NEW SCHOOL HOURS FOR 2019/2020 SCHOOL YEAR
Three Tier Busing - School Start Times
Beginning in the 2019-20 school year, Warren will be implementing a three tier transportation schedule. As a result, there are new school start times for our students. These changes will allow us to provide a safer and more efficient transportation experience for our students. More information will be available on our website and at registration in July.
High School (9-12) - 7:15AM - 2:20PM
Elementary School (K-4) - 8:05AM - 3:05PM
Intermediate/Middle School (5-8) - 8:55AM - 3:55PM
Warren Early Childhood Center & Renaissance - 8:55AM - 3:55PM
Additional Updates and Information
- Lunch: Just a reminder that ALL students will receive FREE breakfast and Lunch this school year!
- Birthday Treat Policy: All MSD Warren Schools have aligned their birthday celebration policies to the district’s wellness policy. As part of our efforts towards health and wellness, we follow a “no birthday treats” guideline.
- Visitors Background Checks: Volunteers must have a valid background check on file in the front office as well as be included on a students emergency contact form for any type of school volunteer opportunities. If you would like to complete this process or have any questions please stop by our front office.
- Student Absences: If your child is ill and will not be at school, please call the front office at 532-2850 to report his/her absence. Please call and report if your child will be arriving late to school due to a doctor’s appointment. Doing so helps us to know that your child is safe and with you.
Join your Lakeside Family for “Wind Down Wednesday”
2. Check in to Facebook Live on our official Facebook page every Wednesday @ 8:00 pm
3. Listen to Mrs. Hoppes and other staff members read you a bedtime store live “SEE” you next Wednesday
HEALTHY CELEBRATIONS
While we love to celebrate, please remember that there is a “no birthday treats “ guideline. To access fun and helpful resources for healthy celebration ideas please visit the district wellness policy by clicking on this link. Also, note that no birthday invitations are allowed to be distributed at school. It is school policy.
CAR RIDERS/DAYCARE Student Drop-off/Pick-up Procedures
We ask that our parents follow these guidelines to ensure that every student has a safe arrival and dismissal:
All students will be required to be dropped off and picked up through the car rider line to maintain safety standards. Parking at the front and East end of the building and walking children to and from the entrances will not be allowed. We want to prevent children and adults walking through the path of cars or buses on the property at any time.
Staff members will be present outside beginning at 7:55 a.m. each morning for student drop-off. Please do not release your children until a staff member signals the beginning of our process. Students will not be counted tardy until 8:05 a.m. Our afternoon pick-up procedures will begin at 3:00 p.m. If you are in a hurry, you are encouraged to be at or near the front of the line. We will implement our dismissal procedures as quickly and safely as possible for all.
Thank you very much for your support with helping ensure Lakeside maintains safety as our priority during our student entrance and dismissal each day!
DON’T FORGET TO PICK UP YOUR CAR RIDER SIGN IN THE FRONT OFFICE!!
SCHOOL DISTRICT PUBLICATIONS/ NEWS MEDIA USE FOR STUDENTS
Box Tops
PTA Meeting
PTA Fundraiser packets were sent home earlier this week. The date for the fundraiser has been extended to September 30.
PTA Memberships are $6.00 each. We hope you will consider joining our PTA if you haven’t already. For just $7, you can be part of this vital organization that sponsors numerous events for our students AND families throughout the year! We are looking forward to seeing you at our next up and coming PTA meetings on Tuesday, November 12th.
Wellness Policy
In compliance with the district's wellness policy, please DO NOT send in a food item for your child's birthday. We encourage you to donate your child's favorite book to their classroom, arrange a time for a game or craft in the classroom, send in party hats for your students class or send in stickers or cards.
School Visits
Lunch Policy
If a student has a balance of $25.00 or higher, the student will be provided a choice of two alternate meals at a reduced rate of $0.50. Parents may check student account balances by using the link provided to the Lunch Parent Portal. Chartwell would like to remind all parents that breakfast is available to all students for free in the classroom in the morning.
Lakeside Elementary School
Email: jsmith6@warren.k12.in.us
Website: http://lakeside.warren.k12.in.us/
Location: 9601 East 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN 46229, USA
Phone: 317-532-2850
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LakesideLionsDen/
Twitter: @Lakeside_Lions