Hello TBall Families!
We were glad to see everyone back on Wednesday after an extended weekend due to the cold! We will get outside to recess as much as the temperatures allow, so please help your child be ready for the cold! Hats, cloves and warm coats are highly encouraged! In addition, if there is snow on the ground, students must have winter/snow boots in order to go on snow covered sections of the playground. We don't want kids to have to be sitting in wet shoes for the remainder of the day.
Incoming Kindergarten information will be shared soon, keep an eye out if you have a student that will be in Kindergarten next year, or you know of any family that will!
Family pictures are displayed in the library windows for our students to see! Thank you to everyone that has sent in a family photo! If you haven't sent one in, you still can! Turn it in to the teacher.
Remember to turn in your Stracks receipts to help us earn points to buy new equipment and supplies for the school!
Upcoming Dates:
January 29: eLearning day (No school in person)
March 4-6: IREAD State testing for ALL 2nd and 3rd grade students
Students are expected to attend school 95% of the year. This breaks down to an expectation that students should not miss more than 9 days of school during the year. Congratulations to the following classes that had 95% attendance last week!
Mrs. Campbell
Mrs. Chance
Mrs. Angerman/Fanno
Ms. Whitaker
Ms. Chaney
Mrs. Lautenschlager
Mrs. Coleman
Mrs. Svetcoff
Mrs. Pollitt
Ms. Schuljak
Mrs. Schwartzkopf
Mrs. Howarth
Mrs. Saenz
Mrs. Way
Mrs. Carlson
Mrs. Myszkowski
Mrs. Walstra
Middle School Band/Choir/Orchestra
In middle school, every student has an opportunity to take band, choir, or orchestra. Over the next few weeks, you will receive information about each of these programs along with opportunities to get to know the instructors, attend parent information nights, and even sign up for summer camps. More information was sent via ParentSquare from the district, including dates to add to your calendar, on Wednesday the 15th. Please be on the lookout for more information from each program in the coming weeks.
Latch Key (Childcare) Information
- CPCSC offers a before/after school child care program (also called Latch Key Care) at each elementary before school from 6-9 a.m. and after school from 3:45-6 p.m. On scheduled e-Learning days, child care will be available from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. at Lake Street and Winfield Elementary Schools.
- Child care fees are $8 before school each day and $8 after school each day. On e-Learning days the fee is $8 for up to 4 hours, $16 between 4 and 8 hours, and $24 for more than 8 hours. There is an annual $10 nonrefundable sign-up fee. To register for child care and to find more information about the program, visit the CPCSC website at www.cps.k12.in.us/childcare.
The TBall Childcare Entrance is the same EAST door as Preschool.
Preschool Car Arrival and Dismissal is at the EAST lot. Enter the lot and stop at the cone to wait for directions from a staff member. When unloading, do not leave the lot until the cars in front of you leave. DO NOT drive around other cars that are dropping off students.
- K-5 Car riders should be dropped off at the WEST doors, when directed by staff.
- Staff members will load cars in the afternoon.
- Please display your car tag to ensure a quick car loading time. (Car tags will be distributed by the school).
- Please do not exit your car, as this slows down arrival and drop off. DO NOT drive around other cars that are dropping off students.
Thank you for your patience, especially during the first few days!
If you are changing your child's dismissal procedure, please call the office by 1pm. In an effort to get messages to teachers in a timely manner and to ensure the safety of all students at dismissal, we are implementing a cut off time of 1pm for PM dismissal changes. Thank you for your help!
Doors open for students to enter in the morning at 8:45am for the school day. If your child is walking or riding their bike, please help them estimate time to make sure they don't arrive too early. Students are not supervised outside before 8:45am. Students cannot play with any toys/sports balls on school property before school.
If you are picking up your child in a car after school (K-5), we have a car line pick up lot. This area is supervised by staff members and is the safest place for dismissal. If you choose not to use this lot and to use the Crown Point city streets, please follow street parking rules, including no blocking driveways.
Our food services team remains committed to providing healthy meals that meet all requirements of the federal school lunch guidelines. If you have questions, please reference the site below or contact Food Services at TBall.
Parents can order Birthday Treats for their child's class if they wish. Treats must be ordered at least 1 week in advance of the date using the district form and sending in payment. Food items cannot be sent to school to distribute for birthdays. (see CPS Food Services site for form)
From the Principal's Desk
Email: Dr. Eckart reckart@cps.k12.in.us
Mrs. Bock abock@cps.k12.in.us
Website: https://tball.cps.k12.in.us/
Location: 720 W. Summit Street
Phone: (219) 663 - 0047
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TBallCP
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