Happenings at the Hive

Dear Solon Stinger Families,

As we move through the month of May, there is a sense of excitement in the air at Solon. The final weeks of school are filled with energy and joy as we dive into some of our favorite end-of-year traditions: field trips, Field Day, Talent Show, Awards Day, and classroom celebrations are just a few of the special events on the horizon, and each grade level has its own memorable moments planned. Whether students are exploring new places, participating in creative learning experiences, or enjoying themed days with their classmates, there’s so much to look forward to!

Even with all the fun, our commitment to learning remains strong. Teaching and learning are continuing in every classroom as students reflect on how much they’ve grown and apply all they’ve learned this year. We’re so proud of their hard work and perseverance!

We also want to take a moment to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our wonderful families—and especially our amazing PTO—for an unforgettable Educator Appreciation Week. Our staff felt truly celebrated and loved. From delicious meals and beautiful flowers to thoughtful notes, gifts, and kind words, your generosity and support meant the world to us. Thank you for making Solon such a caring and uplifting community.

There’s still a lot of fun and learning to come—we are excited for the next three weeks of school!

Yours in learning,

The Solon Robinson Elementary Team

22nd - Field Day

26th - Memorial Day, no school

29th - PTO Spring Family Event

30th - Awards Day

2nd - Last day of school!

2nd - Talent Show

2nd - Sundae Funday Dine to Donate

We are thrilled to share that Mrs. Hannah Rizzo has been named the CPCSC Elementary Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Rizzo, our dedicated and compassionate Applied Skills teacher, goes above and beyond each day to support and empower her students. Her commitment to creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment is an inspiration to us all. Congratulations, Mrs. Rizzo! Your hard work and heart make a difference every day!

The Lake County Buddy Walk is on Saturday, May 10th at 9:00 AM. All students and families are welcome to attend. Please register for the team 'Solon Robinson' using the link below. It is important to note that ALL students must be accompanied by a parent and/or guardian for the entire duration of the event.

We are looking forward to a great show of support for Team Solon Robinson!

Congratulations to the students pictured below who were drawn as last week's Stinger Ticket winners. These student names were drawn from hundreds of tickets that were earned by students for showing respectful, responsible, safe, and kind cafeteria behavior. Way to go, everyone!

Families who need assistance this summer with meals can check for local Summer Meal Sites at idoenutrition.com or via the USDA Site Finder Map.

• The State of Indiana is NOT continuing the SUN Bucks program from last year.
• Families seeking food assistance for their children can contact the USDA National Hunger Hotline, operated by Hunger Free America. The hotline can be reached Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET at 1-866-348-6479.

• If you have additional questions, don't hesitate to reach out to our Food Service team at 219-663-3371.

It’s that time of year! All library books must be returned by the last student day, Monday, June 2. Please check for overdue notices from the school library this month and help your students locate their missing books. If you believe there is an error with a notice, please contact the school library as soon as possible. Books not returned by June 2 will be considered lost. All fines for lost and damaged library books will be available in PowerSchool no later than June 23. Please note, book fines will not be reversed or refunded if a book is found after the fine is entered.

Many different camps are offered in our district throughout the summer. Be sure to check out all of the opportunities at this link. From theater, to Latin, to sports, to art and music, there is something for every student!

In our 5th grade classroom, we've been wrapping up some exciting units with hands-on and creative projects! To conclude our Native American Unit, students made totem poles with their own little flair! We've also been bringing Shakespeare to life by performing skits from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, showcasing our understanding of the play in a fun and dramatic way. The students also made their own props and costumes for a fun culminating activity performing "Twisted Fairytales." With the arrival of warm, sunny days, there's been plenty of energy and excitement—we're practically "jumping out of our shoes!" And of course, we're gearing up for our big Challenger mission, building teamwork and problem-solving skills for the exciting simulation ahead.

Students in Ms. Ewen’s class have been reading, analyzing, and performing William Shakespeare’s, A Midsummer Night’s Dream in CKLA. They have been creating props out of construction paper and acting out scenes together. The kids have been able to showcase their acting talents as they have portrayed the characters in the play. They have worked hard and learned a lot in this unit. It has been a lot of fun!

Ms. Wool’s 5th graders have had quite a busy semester so far! We started off the semester with our CKLA Renaissance Unit, finishing up with our culminating activities of drawing, painting, or sculpting “Renaissance Artist Style.” We had a fun Valentine’s Day party and strolled down the hall to a 2nd grade classroom to visit the baby chicks. Then we moved onto our CKLA acting unit and practiced performing scenes from Midsummer Night’s Dream. Playing with our new playground balls purchased by PTO has also been a blast! Finally, we were able to perform our “Fractured Fairy Tales” for CKLA on the stage in the gym. It’s been a busy semester with many more fun activities to come! We have such a great class and have fun together!

THURS MAY 29TH / Doors Open: 5:30PM / First Pitch: 7PM

LEGACY FIELDS : 851 Center Ross Road, Crown Point, IN 46307

Join us for our final event of the year, Solon Night @ the Lake County CornDogs Game.

Come on out for a community night with games and entertainment set up by the CornDogs before the game, plenty of fan interaction opportunities throughout the game and a player meet and greet with base running after the game.

All Solon Students and Staff who would like to attend will be given FREE TICKETS, courtesy of Solon PTO. All other family members wanting to attend can purchase tickets at a Special Solon discounted rate of $5.

All ticket sales will be run through the Solon PTO in order to get this special rate. Flyer will be coming home next week with ticket information on it.

MON JUNE 2ND / 2-9PM

Join us to celebrate the last day of school at our Sundae Funday Dine to Donate.

Our Circus-themed Staff Appreciation Week was a huge hit. We hope the Solon staff felt everyone's appreciation for them all week long. We couldn't have put on such a great week without these generous businesses that donated:

+ Double Good Popcorn

+ Jimmy John's

+ Scott's U-Save Tires & Repair

+ Steamwhistle Coffee Roasters

+ Family Express

+ Cooper's Hawk

+ Rosati's

+ White Sox

+ Purdue Athletics

+ RailCats

+ Public Bar + Rec

+ Up Your Alley

+ Stardust II

+ Gordon Food Service

+ Lou Malnatis

+ Board + Brush

+ FLUID

+ Drive N Shine

Any questions, please reach out to us at 219-661-7550.

The perfect time to join our team? Right now!

Thinking about working in our schools? It’s not too late to join our team! If you’re interested in making a difference and being part of our school community, it's a great time to get started.

CPCSC has immediate openings for food service team members, paraprofessionals, custodial staff, and transportation team members. Check our website for more information at www.cps.k12.in.us/careers.

Melanie Pociask, Assistant Principal ext. 17103

Lisa Hovanec, Treasurer ext. 17000

Tina Rosenbaum, Secretary ext. 17002

Chrissy McNeil, Nurse ext. 17081

Email: bmerrill@cps.k12.in.us
Website: https://solon.cps.k12.in.us/
Location: 601 Pettibone Street, Crown Point, IN, USA
Phone: 219-663-2525
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soloncpcsc