Crawfordsville Elementary Schools

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REUNIFICATION DRILL

Please be aware that Crawfordsville Middle School will be participating in a reunification drill on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. CMS students will be "evacuated" to Crawfordsville High School for a mock reunification with parents. Once the drill is completed, students will return to CMS. Please contact your child's school principal for more information if you have any questions about this safety drill.

Dear Parents and Families,

Thank you for being involved!

As always, you are invited to provide feedback to help us celebrate the success of students and staff and to improve, too. Please Click Here to Provide Feedback!

Onward C'ville,

Rex M. Ryker, PhD

Superintendent and Parent

A Note from the Director:

Students have been learning about modes of transportation. I want to share a hug thank you for families that can to the Touch-A-Truck event on Wednesday. It was a great turnout. At school students have been classifying vehicles traveling by land, water, and air. They have identified letters to build trains, used shapes to build cars, made letters with toy vehicles, and many more activities. Next week, students will be learning about Community Helpers. Coming up will be a week of lessons about food. Students will have an opportunity to make their individual English muffin pizza and measure ingredients for pancakes. Some teachers will bring in other healthy choices to continue the cooking lessons. Please let your teacher know if you would like for your student to participate in an alternative activity.

A Turkey activity has been sent home with students. We ask that families work on disguising the Turkey. Once yours is completed, please send it into school with your student. We put these around the gym for students to see during their inside recess. We have had a Mariachis Turkey, Olaf Turkey, Santa Turkey, and many more great ideas. Please be creative and have fun with your student. If you need multiple Turkey templates, please give us a call so we can send them home in your student’s folder.

Nurse Notes

Parents,

It's that time of year we are seeing a lot of illness.

1) Please have a plan in place when the nurse calls to pick up your student.

2) Fever of 100 or above, students will be sent home .

3) Vomiting and diarrhea, students will be sent home .

4) Disruptive coughing will be up to discretion of the nurse she may call to have your student picked up.

5) Please be sure your students are dressed for the weather as the students will be going outside even when it starts getting colder. School policy is they can go out down to 32 degrees.

6) Parents please be sure your students have extra clothes, underwear, pants, and tops in their backpacks or in their lockers at school, as I do not always have clothes here at the school to fit your student .

7) Handwashing and covering their coughs will help with controlling the spread of illness in our school, please work with your student on these hygiene habits.

Any questions on whether to send your student to school please call Nurse Jerri 765-362-0005

Upcoming Dates

November 27-29 Thanksgiving Break No School

December 12- Winter Program

4:30 Miss Kayla, Miss Jayda, and Miss Jacquie

5:30 Miss Leanna and Miss Rita

6:30 Mr. Joey and Miss Jessica

December 23-January 6 Winter Break No School

Playground

We will be using the Playground app to communicate with families. This application/website will be replacing the Class Dojo that we have used in past years. The program will allow us to take attendance, communicate with parents, allow digital payment, and much more.

Vouchers

Willson Preschool Academy does accept vouchers for families that are eligible. Please let us know if you need any assistance applying. You can sign up at

https://earlyedconnect.fssa.in.gov/onlineApp/home

Arrival and Dismissal Procedures

Willson Preschool Academy has worked with the Crawfordsville Police Department to improve the car rider arrival and dismissal procedures. On Monday, please follow these updated instructions:

1. Approach Wabash Ave from the South: Drive on Wallace Ave to Wabash Avenue. We recommend using College Street.

2. Stop at the Wabash Avenue Intersection: When you reach the intersection of Wallace Avenue and Wabash Avenue, come to a complete stop.

3. Turn onto Wabash Avenue: Only make a right turn onto Wabash Avenue if there is space available in the parking lot. This helps avoid blocking traffic on Wabash Avenue.

4. Enter the Parking Lot: Turn into the first Preschool entrance and proceed to the next available parking spot.

5. Exit the Parking Lot: Turn right as you exit the parking lot.

6. At Dismissal, Provide Student’s Name: At the 1:50 pick-up time, give your student's name to the staff member stationed at the corner of Wabash Avenue and Wallace Avenue. This staff member will be wearing a safety vest.

Drop-off starts at 7:50 AM, and car rider dismissal is at 1:50 PM. We encourage all parents to use the car rider line for both drop-off and pick-up. Students arriving by bus will enter through Door 1. Parents picking up their child on foot should go to the gate near the playground on Wallace Avenue. See the map on the opposite side for reference.

Breakfast and Lunch

Lunch at Willson Preschool is $2.75 per meal unless you have been approved for Free or Reduced meals. To take advantage of free/reduced textbooks you must still fill out the free lunch application at: https://crawfordsville.familyportal.cloud/. Parents can also use the family portal to deposits on their student's lunch account.

Kroger Community Rewards

Willson Preschool has signed up to participate in the Kroger Community Rewards Program. Help our school earn cash for new playground balls and games. We would like families to visit http://www.kroger.com.

Once logged into your Kroger account, you can search for WILLSON PRESCHOOL either by name or XN492 and then click Enroll. New users will need to create an account which requires some basic information, a valid email address, and a rewards card. You must have a Kroger Rewards Card. If you would like to participate and need to enroll with a Kroger Rewards card, please visit the customer service desk at any Kroger store. REMEMBER to swipe your registered Kroger rewards card or use the phone number that is related to your registered Kroger rewards card when shopping for each purchase to count for Willson to receive rewards. Thank you for participating.

Box Top Rewards

Join me in earning cash for our school by using the Box Tops app. It’s an easy way to make a difference. All you have to do is buy Box Tops participating products (like Cheerios!) and scan your grocery receipt. Box Tops are worth $.10 each and they add up fast! Twice a year, our school receives a check to help pay for whatever we need - equipment, supplies, or experiences the kids love!

It's easy! Here's how it works:

• Buy Box Tops products. With hundreds of participating products, there are lots of chances to earn!

• Scan your receipt with the Box Tops app within 14 days of purchase and automatically earn for WILLSON School with every Box Tops product you buy.

• If you shop online, you can earn with your digital or email receipt, too. See how to submit those receipts here.

Our goal is to earn $1,000.00 through Box Tops this year. We need your help to hit our goal!

Remember, you can earn a bonus for our school by referring your friends, family and other parents at WILLSON School to sign up for Box Tops. You'll both earn a bonus when they scan their first receipt with the Box Tops app.

Use this referral code MXDD4JEU when you sign up and you’ll get 25 Bonus Box Tops when you scan your first receipt now through 05/31/2024, while supplies last! Download the Box Tops for Education app here: https://btfe.smart.link/c2jjdifkw?referral_code=MXDD4JEU

Every Box Tops product counts towards our goal. Let's make a difference together. We can do this!

Thank you to all of our parents who volunteered for our various Halloween activities. The kids had a blast!

Mobile Dentist will be at Hose November 11th-13th

Swimming Instruction begins next for Miss. Barnett’s and Mrs. Caplinger’s classes. Each class will have a week of swimming instruction. Please watch for information from your student’s teacher regarding this unit.

Nicholson Elementary recognized 31 students with the Noble Knight Award on Friday, November 1, 2024. The Noble Knight Award recognizes students who have displayed traits beyond the Knight’s Honor (Helpfulness, Organization, aNd Ownership, Respect/Responsibility) by being a Knight who shows Natural leadership, Outstanding citizenship, Balanced-mind for fairness, Love of Learning, and Encouraging to others (NOBLE). These 31 students were nominated by Nicholson staff. Congratulations to the first quarter Noble Knights:

Emma P, Benjamin T, Ashley C, Vivienne L, Gianna R, Raegan J, Margo J, Spencer L, Michael N, Berklee D, Temprance G, Clara B, Ryliegh L, Nora F, Jessica S, Mila M, Chauncey K, Annabel H, Johnathon R, Melody G, Konnor P, Liam C, Aubrey C, Valeria V, Daleysa H, Santi S, Bailey H, Lucy W, Braxton K, Silvia M. Not present but receiving the award: James G.

Very proud of all of our students!

SPIRIT WEAR ORDERS EXTENDED THROUGH NOVEMBER 15th

Spirit wear orders can still be submitted through November 15, 2024. All orders will be delivered to Hoover School.

https://hoover2024.itemorder.com/

Congratulations Principal's Award Earners

Mrs. Galinowski was happy to host over 200 students for a special breakfast on Nov. 7-8 for earning the Principal's Award. This award can be earned every grading period by students who have near-perfect attendance, no late homework, and no discipline write-ups. It's pretty easy to be a great kid who comes to school every day ready to learn!

Students practice this everyday by living out their R.O.A.R. - Respectful, Organized, Accountable, and Responsible

Transportation Changes

If your child needs to change his/her transportation, you must call the Hoover Office by 1:30 PM.

UPCOMING DATES:

• November 11 - 4th graders participate in Veterans Day parade at 10:30, 4th grade Veterans Day program begins at 1:00 in the Hoover gym.

• November 14 - Girls Basketball Game #1 5:30/6:30

• November 14 - CCSC Student Art show reception at the Carnegie Museum, 3:30-6:30

• November 15 - Last Day to order Hoover Spirit Wear

• November 18 - Spell Bowl Competition in West Lafayette

The holiday season is quickly approaching! While students look forward to the excitement of this season, it can also be an overwhelming time. There are many factors surrounding the holidays that can make it an anxious time for your child. While some children are aware of how they are feeling, some might not communicate that they are feeling stressed verbally. Watch for signs in mood and behavior, their interests, or their eating and sleeping habits. It is important to remember that children benefit from a daily routine to help them feel safe and secure. They also benefit from knowing what to expect in advance. Here are some tips to help you and your child enjoy this season while still being aware of their feelings.

1. Maintain Routine. While this can be hard during the holidays, try to stick to a routine with your child. Children thrive with consistency. Keeping consistent routines like meal time and bedtime helps reduce stress.

2. Communicate. Give your child the details on your agenda or what to expect beforehand. Talk about scenarios with them so they know how to respond. Acknowledge and show you are actively listening to the way your child is feeling, talk through it with them.

3. Family Time. Spend time together and laugh! Go outside and play, fresh air can reset your child’s mood and help them burn some energy. If you cannot go outside, do something together inside! Board games, card games, crafts, reading a story, anything to bond with your child while they are home on break will help reduce stress and anxiety. It is important to limit screen time, too.

4. Self Care. This is important for both parents and children. Even if it is fifteen minutes, take time to do something positive and mindful. This will help you recharge your emotional batteries. It gives you or your child the time to reset and find your calm spot. Kids absorb how adults react to situations, so if you allow holiday stress to get to you, your kids likely will feel it, too.

AFTER SCHOOL CLUB PROGRAM SURVEY

All students in grades K-8 who have participated in after school clubs will be administered a brief survey about their first semester club experience during their last week of clubs in December. More information about this survey, as well as, copies of the survey students will be administered, and an opt-out form if you wish for your student to NOT participate in the survey are linked below. Please contact Deneen Bartlett, 21st Century Grant Administrator with any questions about this survey.

Students enrolled in after school clubs are expected to stay for clubs unless parents call the office to change transportation plans.

After School Club Contacts

• Hose Elementary K-1
• Diamond Carrell dcarrell@cville.k12.in.us
• Nicholson Elementary 2-3
• Deneen Bartlett dbartlett@cville.k12.in.us
• Hoover Elementary 4-5
• Trisha Whicker twhicker@cville.k12.in.us
• Sharon Danforth sdanforth@cville.k12.in.us
• Hannah Lafever hlafever@cville.k12.in.us

The after-hours transportation number is 765-376-3926. (Please use only for urgent matters related to your child's after-hours bus issues.)

Come join us for the next PTO meeting on Monday, November 11 @ 4:45pm in the Hose Elementary cafeteria to help plan for the holiday season!

Please park in the rear lot and enter through the cafeteria doors.

Need to bring your kids? No problem! We will have National Honor Society volunteers from CHS available to play with your kiddos in the gym while we meet.

Click HERE to access the latest PTO Newsletter.