I hope you all enjoyed a relaxing spring break. I always feel like we hit the ground running and hold on tight when we return from spring break. The end of the year will be here before we know it! March was action packed with events. Fifth grade had their Spring Sing and sounded AMAZING! Third graders have been working hard on their wax museums. I can't wait to see how they turn out this Friday!

Looking Ahead

🏃Color Run - Please see the flier below for an exciting Color Run on Monday, April 14th ALL students can sign up for! It costs $8. You can pay online or bring cash the day of. There is a link below the flier to pre-register!

📕Book Blast - We will be joining ICES in the Book Blast this year. The dates will run today through next Thursday! You should have received an update and information from our ICIS librarian, Lora Sink.

📝 ILEARN - We will be taking ILEARN this month. See Mrs. Leuger's blurb for more information on how to help your student if they experience test anxiety. We try to support the students as best we can as they complete these state assessments. Here are the dates: April 21, 22, 24, 28, 29, May 1 (3rd/4th/5th grade). May 2 (4th and 5th)

3rd Grade: Math & ELA

4th Grade: Math & ELA & Science

5th Grade: Math & ELA & Social Studies

🎶 Music - The middle school choir and band will be coming over to perform for the fifth graders next week (4/09). This is for our students to see what options are available for them next year and get them excited for our music programs!

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Mrs. Rollings

ICIS Principal

Spring is officially here! When most people think of Spring they think of flowers, trees blooming, and warmer days. When I think of Spring, testing comes to mind. The month of April is a busy month of testing for our students. Many students struggle with some form of test anxiety. However, it is normal to feel some pressure before, during, and after a test. A little stress can actually help a student focus and do better. A few tips to help ease some of the worry; get plenty of sleep, eat healthy foods, drink plenty of water, keep your mind and body active, ask your teacher for help when needed, keep a positive attitude, and use positive self-talk. Test anxiety can feel overwhelming for kids, but if it’s addressed quickly, you’ll find that your student will likely build test confidence over time. If you feel like your student is struggling more than normal please reach out to me and I can offer support.

-Mrs. Leugers

ICIS Mental Health Advisor

April 4th - Q3 Report Cards going home & 3rd grade Wax Museum

April 8th- School Board Meeting @ 7pm; PTO @ 6pm @ ICES cafeteria

April 11th- Daddy Daughter Dance

April 14th - Third Grade Field Trip to the Zoo

April 14th - Color Run (see flier above)

April 15th- & 16th- 5th Grade Overnight Field Trip to Flat Rock

April 16th - ILEARN ELA

April 17th- 5th Grade Music Try Ons

April 21 & April 22nd & April 24th- ILEARN ELA

April 25th- ILEARN MATH

April 28th & 29th & May 1st- ILEARN MATH

May 2nd- ILEARN SCI/SS

Alright, Indian Creek family—we need YOU! We’re on a mission to get runners and walkers to sign up under the Indian Creek Education Foundation for the Rock the Block 5K/10K… and guess what? A portion of your registration comes right back to our schools! That’s right—your steps = support for our students! If we have 20+ participants, we unlock access to additional funds!

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN THE FUN:

Run, walk, or dance your way through a scenic 5K or 10K!

Enjoy food, music, vendors, giveaways, and awards – it’s a whole party!

Group Discount – Get a squad of 3+ together and save $2 per person!

CAN’T MAKE IT? No sweat! Stay in your pajamas, sip some coffee, and cheer from home! You can STILL help by supporting your favorite charity (a.k.a. US!) and helping us win grant dollars!

Would you rather volunteer?! We also need 5 volunteers! Just “register” and click on when you are available to help out- no cost, of course!

WHEN? April 26, 2025

WHERE? Center Grove High School

Let’s Rock the Block together and make a difference! Sign up today: https://rocktheblockrun.org/