Panther Pause

September 2024 - Paragon Elementary

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The price for a school lunch this year is $2.75. 🍱

What's Happening This Month

September 2nd - Labor Day - No School!

September 10th - PTO Meeting

September 11th - Midterm 1 Grades Sent Home, Mum Pick Up @ 4:15pm

September 13th - Fall Picture Day

October 4th - End of 1st 9 Weeks

Fall Picture Day

Fall picture day is Friday, September 13th. Order forms will be sent home on Tuesday, September 3rd. You may order online at https://www.pettitschoolphotos.com. The password is: PARES. Please return your completed envelope if you order online or are paying with a check/cash.

Medication

Families,

This is a friendly reminder to let the office know when sending any medication to school with your student. Medicine must be in the original packaging and accompanied by a note from the parent/guardian with dosage instructions.

Well Wednesday

Please do not drop Kindergarten - 4th grade students off any earlier than 9:25am on Well Wednesdays. If you are in need of childcare before 9:25am, please contact the YMCA in Martinsville for more information. If you have any questions, please contact our office at (765) 537-2276.

PTO MUM PICKUP IS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH FROM 4:15-5:15!!!

Background Checks

Anyone who would like to volunteer at the school will have to have a current background check on file for the 2024-2025 school year. This will include class parties and field trips. All background checks must be completed at least one week prior to the event you would like to volunteer for. If you need a background check form, please click on the picture to the right.

Important Skyward Info

MSD of Martinsville policy states students will only be released to adults who are listed in Skyward Family Access as a parent/guardian or emergency contact. You may log-in at any time to add or remove names. Please contact the office if you need help with your log-in.

Birthdays

If your child wishes to celebrate his/ her birthday at school, please make arrangements with the teacher prior to the celebration. If you choose to send treats to school, please choose treats that are commercially prepared. Homemade treats are not allowed.

Arrival & Dismissal

Upon arrival or dismissal, please pull up to the front curb and wait for a staff member to assist your student. If coming from the parking lot, please walk your child across the parking lot. Do not cross between the buses as they may not be able to see you!

Please send a note with your child if their "go home" procedures have changed. If there is an emergency change during the day, please call the office no later than 3:00 pm.

Items to Remember Everyday!!

1. A backpack

2. Your fully charged device

3. A refillable water bottle

Funding has been made available through School Wide Title 1 Services to Paragon Elementary for the purpose of providing students with extra support in reading/language arts and math. This extra support is available for all students at Paragon Elementary. Classroom teachers, Title 1 teachers, and instructional aides provide assistance through small group and individualized instruction as children demonstrate a need for support. Please contact your teacher about services your child may receive.

Paragon Elementary

Paragon Elementary Vision Statement

Paragon Elementary provides a quality education in a safe and nurturing environment for all students to be productive, responsible citizens and inspire lifelong learning.

Email: ryan.cox@msdmartinsville.org
Website: msdofmartinsville.org/paragon-elementary/
Location: 520 W Union St, Paragon, IN 46166, USA
Phone: (765)537-2276
Facebook: facebook.com/ParagonElementaryPanthers
Twitter: @ParagonPanther