February 7th, 2025

• Tuesday, 2/11 (Away) vs. North Central @ 7:30 PM

• Friday, 2/11 (Away) vs. North Central @ 6:00PM

• Friday, 2/7 SECTIONAL SEMI-FINALS (Away-North Knox) vs. South Knox @ 6:00 PM
• Saturday, 2/8 SECTIONAL FINALS (Away North Knox)-TBD

• Saturday, 2/8 (Away) REGIONALS Bloomington South High School @ 9:30 AM

• Monday, 2/10 (Home) vs. Woodrow Wilson @ 6:00 PM
• Tuesday, 2/11 (Away) vs. Linton @ 6:00 PM

• Thursday, 2/13 (Home) vs. Woodrow Wilson/North Central @ 6:00 PM

• Monday, 2/10 (Away) vs. Hutsonville @ 6:00 PM

• Saturday, 2/8 (Away) 5th Grade Tournament-North Central @ 9:00 AM
• Monday, 2/10 (Home) vs. Farmersburg @ 6:00 PM
• Tuesday, 2/11 (Away) vs. Vincennes Rivet @ 6:00 PM

• Tuesday, 2/11 (Home) vs. Shakamak @ 6:00 PM
• Wednesday, 2/12 (Away) vs. North Clay @ 6:00 PM

A huge congratulations to William Hollifield (3rd place), Jackson Trimble (4th place), and Keaton Toth (6th place) for their outstanding performances in the Bloomington North sectionals! Their hard work and dedication truly paid off, earning them well-deserved spots among the top competitors.

With their impressive finishes in the top four, both Hollifield and Trimble have secured their places in the upcoming regional competition at Bloomington South next Saturday. We are incredibly proud of their achievements and can't wait to see them compete at the next level!

Best of luck to William and Jackson as they advance, and a big shoutout to Keaton for his strong performance. Go team! 💜💛

We are proud to announce that Allyson Wegner (Principal, Sullivan Elementary) and Brandy Gentry (Literacy Coach, Sullivan Elementary) will present a session on using leveled phonics blocks to close reading gaps in K-5 students at the Title Con Conference in Indianapolis on April 16th.

This session will provide educators with a structured approach to assessing and addressing students’ phonics needs using a phonics screener at the start of the school year. Presenters will guide attendees through the process of analyzing screener data, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and creating leveled phonics groups that support differentiated instruction.

The session will begin with a 20-30 minute presentation where school leaders share their experience implementing phonics screeners, grouping students effectively, and using data-driven strategies to improve literacy outcomes. Educators will learn about specific screeners, progress-tracking methods, and techniques for adapting instruction based on student needs.

Following the presentation, the session will transition into a round table discussion, encouraging attendees to ask questions, share experiences, and collaborate on best practices. The goal is to help educators leave with practical, actionable strategies for implementing phonics screeners and differentiated phonics instruction in their own schools.

Key Takeaways:

• Best practices for administering and interpreting phonics screeners.
• How to use screener data to identify gaps and strengths in phonics skills.
• Effective strategies for grouping students and providing targeted phonics instruction.
• Real-world examples from Sullivan Elementary on implementing leveled phonics blocks.
• Methods for tracking student progress and adjusting instruction as needed.

The Summer Healthcare Academy is a free program designed for high school students and recent graduates interested in health careers, offering the chance to earn 4.5 credits through courses such as IVYT 112, HLHS 104, and HLHS 121. Participants will engage in health-related experiences, including simulations, skills training, and career coaching, alongside field trips. The program runs Monday to Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., provides free lunch, and students can earn up to $300 in gift cards for successful completion. For more information, visit bit.ly/ivyhealthacademy or contact Cary King at cking412@ivytech.edu.

• Track sign-ups are in the office. Please sign up by February 7th.
• 2/17-Beta fundraiser orders and payments for Mullens are due. Turn in orders to Mrs. Flath 0r Mrs. Lighthizer. Profits can be used toward summit or national convention travel. Betas see a sponsor if you need order forms.
• 2/21-Frozen Wonderland Semi-Formal 9:00-11:30pm in the SHS Cafeteria.
• Seniors, are you needing to order cap and gown pictures, yard signs, or your senior panoramic? Contact Ryan Pinkston at ryan@hip-n-humble.com or use the following link. http://hnh.hhimagehost.com/shspcg
• Seniors who have not ordered their caps and gowns need to order by January 31st. Orders can be placed at http://www.jostens.com/
• Where can you find your student photo, sports pictures, and all of those school activity pictures in one place? The SHS Yearbook! It is not too late to order your yearbook. See Mrs. Badger for order forms or go to Jostens.com.
• During the winter weather, we want to remind you that Arrows Attic has plenty of winter clothes, coats, hats, and gloves. If you are in need of any of these items, let one of your teachers know, let Mrs. Tracy know, or you can email Mrs. Tracy to get what you need.
• Archery practice for high school students will take place on Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the SMS gymnasium.
• Free tutoring every Tuesday in Mr. O’Bryan’s room 101 and Thursday in the Genius lab room 203 from 3-4 PM.

• This is the final call for those interested in playing baseball for Spring 2025. Workouts have already started, and are being held from 2-4pm each Saturday in the SAC at the High School Campus. There will be an organizational meeting on Saturday, February 8th at 3:30 in the SAC for players and Parents/Guardians who are planning on playing. Rosters will need to be finalized and Jerseys will need to be ordered by Feb 21st. Games will start the week of April 7th . Please reach out to Coach Walters if you have any questions or are unable to attend.

• Sullivan County Youth Soccer sign-ups are happening now! This league is open to players ages 3-14. Please click on the link to get signed up!

• Kindness Club would like to invite all advisory classes to help Rya Hamilton's Legacy of Love. We will be collecting items for the humane society. They are in need of: cat food, dog food, cat litter, newspaper, and paper towels. We will be collecting items all next week and donating on Friday. Every class that participates will receive a certificate of participation.
• Kindness Club will be selling candy grams for Valentine's Day! Cost is 1$. Candy grams will be sold during advisory through Monday February 10th.

• If your student needs help with Math a select group of SHS students will be providing Math Tutoring at SMS Monday-Friday at SMS from 3-4pm.

• 7th & 8th grade Cheer will have practices every Thursday from 3-4pm starting October 3rd.

• Wrestling will have volunteer workouts at the SAC from 4:15 to 5:45 pm every Monday & Thursday.

• Any 8th grader interested in playing high school football next year is invited to join weightlifting starting next week on Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays after school until 4:45pm at the high school. There is no after school transportation provided.

• 2/13-High school incoming freshmen scheduling with SHS counselors at 8:00 AM. Please don’t be late and have your Chromebooks charged.
• 2/18-8th Grade Ivy Tech tour permission slips due.
• 2/20-8th Grade Parent Night at 6pm in the cafeteria regarding high school scheduling
• 3/20-School Smiles will visit CEMS. If students were seen in September there is no need to register again. www.schoolsmiles.com/student-signup
• The Kindness Kupboard- Our school is starting a Food Pantry to support students and families, here in our community, that are in need. Items Needed: Canned Foods, Dry Cereal, Crackers, Peanut butter, Jelly, Granola Bars, Pasta, Single Serve Meals, ETC. If you have any questions about how you can help please contact our school counselor Ms. Heather Scott at (812)398-3851 EXT.2435 or hscott@swest.k12.in.us
• Middle School girls softball sign-up sheet outside of the front office

• Monday-Thursday 5th-6th Grade Boys Basketball Practice 4:30-6:00 PM

• Monday - Thursday 7th-8th Grade Boys Basketball 6:00-7:30 PM

• Monday-Thursday Girl’s Basketball 3:00-4:30 PM

• Access information about Title I on the Carlisle Elementary School website

• 2/19- 5th Grade Talent Show @ 1:00

• 2/21-Sullivan Elementary spring shirts forms and money due. Cost: $8 per shirt. Optional: Send $10 to help provide shirts for those in need. Sizes available: Youth S/M/L & Adult S/M/L/XL. Payment: Cash or check (made out to SES) Forms are available now. Note: Teachers cannot provide change.

• 3/18-School Smiles will visit SES. If your student was seen last year in the fall, they will be on the list to been seen again, so there is no need to register. Forms will be sent home or you can sign up using the following link. www.schoolsmiles.com/student-signup

• Order your yearbook today! Order online at ybpay.com using Yearbook ID Code: 1284725. Deadline to order is March 14, 2025.

• Archery will practice Tuesdays in the middle school multipurpose room. (Enter through the front doors of the middle school). 3rd grade- 5:30-6:30; 4th grade- 6:30-7:30; 5th grade- 7:30-8:30

• Big Brother Big Sister Program: This is for students who have previously signed up and been

  accepted to the program. For students to be able to stay, parents MUST put this in PickUp Patrol. Students can be picked up at the south entrance (door 23) at 4 PM. Parents are to park, exit their vehicle, and pick students up at the door. If you have any questions, please email Dani Hamilton at dhamilton@swest.k12.in.us. Big Brother Big Sisters Program will meet on the following dates: 1/28, 2/11, 2/25, 3/11, 3/25, 4/8,4/22.

• Homework Helps occurs on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students should be picked up at the front entrance at 4:00 PM. Parents should update Pick-Up Patrol if they intend for their child to stay.

• Join the SES Title I Facebook group to stay up to date on what is happening in Title I at SES and access to helpful educational tools and resources for our children.
• Access information about Title I on the Sullivan Elementary School website.

• 2/14-NO SCHOOL-Possible Make-up Day
• 2/17-NO SCHOOL-Possible Make-up Day
• 2/24-NO SCHOOL-Teacher Professional Development Day
• 3/16-Future Chef Challenge at SHS.
• Enrollment for the 2024-2025 Indiana 4-H program year has begun. Visit https://in.4honline.com or contact your local Purdue Extension office for details.
• All student athletes must have completed Final Forms to participate in athletics. Click on this link for directions on how to complete this process.
• Enroll your child in free monthly books by going to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library!
• Stay in the game! Click here for athletic event ticket price information!
• Click here for an important update regarding broken Chromebook devices and charges that will apply.

• If you would like your child to be considered for the Brown Baggers program please Have stop by your child's school office to fill out a form.

• Nutrislice is our Sodexo Food Service's digital solution for menu and nutrition needs. Nutrislice allows parents and students to access menus, ingredients, and allergens for all items served in their school cafeteria on a weekly basis through the web or app platforms. Click on the Nutrislice link to access your school's menu.

• 2024-2025 SWSC School Corporation Calendar