April 21, 2023

Our elementary schools are excited to begin welcoming students being redistricted to their new school community. Principals will be visiting schools for a brief meet and greet with their new students during the weeks of May 15th and May 22nd. We look forward to this opportunity to begin building relationships with our future students and to share more about our school.

We understand that some families may not have shared with their child yet that they will be attending a new school next year. In the event you would like to opt your child out of this meet and greet, please contact your current principal by May 10th.

We will continue to reach out to families by sharing our newsletters this spring and look forward to welcoming you and your child to our building for the 2023-2024 school year with some beginning of the year activities. Please check your 2023-2024 school’s website for important dates and relevant information.

We look forward to partnering with you to support the growth and success of your child.

Enjoy the weekend,

Ms. Linsley and Mrs. Reeder

The Birth to School Kindergarten Readiness program is a series of FREE classes for children 4-5 years old (alongside parent/caregiver) who will attend Kindergarten in August 2023. Daytime, afternoon, and evening class times are available each month. Visit our website for more information, including how to enroll in the Kindergarten Readiness program: www.cps.k12.in.us/bts.

April

17th: iLearn Testing begins

26 - 27th: Kindergarten Screening

28th: 3rd Grade Field Trip to see Coppelia at IUN

28th: Daddy/Daughter Dance

May

09th: 3rd Grade Field Trip to Deep River

12th: CAFE Mayfest

13th: Best Buddies Friendship Walk

15th: 5th Grade Sports Day

16th: 4th Grade Sports Day

17th: 3rd Grade Sports Day

19th: 5th Grade Dance

23rd: 3rd Grade Field Trip to Deep River and 4th Grade Music Program

24th: DARE Graduation

25th: Talent Show

26th: Awards Program/Last day of School

We want to invite you to join Jerry Ross for the Best Buddies Friendship Walk on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point. Check-in begins at 9am, with Ceremonies beginning at 10:15am, followed by the walk at 10:30am. We hope you will join us and support our friends by signing up for the Jerry Ross Team at:

https://www.bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org/lakecounty/supporting/#JR

You can sign up for free or provide a donation to support the program and opportunities for people with disabilities. A donation of $50 before April 20 will guarantee you a Best Buddy Walk T-shirt!

Week of April 24th

Monday: Robotics until 5:00 pm

Tuesday: Girls on the Run until 5:00 pm

Thursday: Student Patrollers at 8:00 am; Art Club until 4:45 pm; Disc Golf Club until 5:00 pm; Girls on the Run until 5:00 pm

Friday: Student of the Month breakfast at 8:00 am

April 1 - 7 = National Public Health Week

April 22 - 28 = World Immunization Week

April 25 - 29 = Every Kid Healthy Week

Entire month = Stress Awareness

Allergy season has arrived. Spring weather in March and April bring on allergies with the tree pollen as the top allergen along with weeds and grasses. These allergens will continue throughout the summer until fall. If your child suffers from these allergies, there are simple things you can do to help reduce reactions this allergy season.

· Check pollen forecasts on local news.

· Change your air filters often and use HEPA filters to filter out allergens.

· Use over-the counter medications to relieve symptom, antihistamines to relieve allergy symptoms such as a runny nose and watery eyes or talk with your health care provider on other options.

· On high pollen days when outside, a change of clothing is good when coming in from outside.

· Keep doors and windows shut to keep out the pollen.

IF YOUR CHILD HAS A NEW ALLERGY, PLEASE CONVEY THAT INFORMATION TO ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU!

Sixth grade vaccine and health information coming soon in May. This information is for what is required for 6th grade.

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The weather is changing and you may be cleaning out your closets. Please keep the Nurse's office in mind to donate any gently used clothing. Thank you!

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Have a good weekend,

Mrs. Horst, RN

Please remember to bring in water bottles that can be refilled at our water filling stations. Thank you for your cooperation.

Jenn Linsley, Principal ext. 18001

Kate Reeder, Assistant Principal ext. 18003

Karie Lukas, Treasurer ext. 18000

Cindy Dissette, Secretary ext. 18002

Karen Horst, Nurse ext. 18081

11319 Randolph Dr., Crown Point, IN

219-663-3010; jerryross.cps.k12.in.us