Bulldog Bulletin

This year's school theme is HOLLYWOOD! Our focus is on growth, and everyone doing their best. This mirrors the district's focus "We Grow Kids".

Principal

Douglas Smith

Assistant Principal

Becky Arkins

5225 Gray Rd

Indianapolis, IN 46237

Main Line 317-789-4300

Attendance 317-789-4320

Students Arrive: 8:55 am

School Begins: 9:10 am

Tardy: 9:11 am

Dismissal: 3:55 pm

Wednesday Early Release: 3:30 pm

*If your child is dropped off after 9:10am, please come sign in**

**If your child is absent, please call the attendance line 317-789-4320**

Monday, May 19th: 1st Grade at 12:50 PM

Tuesday, May 20th: 2nd Grade at 11:15 AM

Thursday, May 22nd: 4th Grade at 12:50 PM

Wednesday, May 28th: 3rd Grade at 11:15 AM

5th Grade Dinner: Wednesday, May 28th at 6:00 PM (Doors Open at 5:30 PM)

Kindergarten registration will begin on January 6, 2025 for those students who will be entering

Kindergarten in the Fall of 2025. The student must turn 5 years old on or before August 1, 2025 in order to register. There is a waiver process for children with a birthdate after August 1st up to August15th. The Kindergarten Academy your student will attend is determined by your residence only and not where other siblings may be attending. To determine which Kindergarten Academy your child will attend, please go to the Perry Township website at perryschools.org. Go to the For Parents tab, click on Enrollment, and Boundary Map.

As we head toward the end of the school year, the JGE PTO still has fun planned for our families and staff!

• 2025-26 PTO Board: While most required board positions are filled for next year, we still need someone to serve as secretary. This position is a great way to dip your toe in the PTO pool and learn from experienced board members. The secretary attends meetings, takes notes, and helps with the planning/execution of events. Or, you can still serve in various chair positions, including things like event planning, language/translation support, community partnerships, and more. Fill out an interest form via bit.ly/jgeptoboard25.
• Spring Fling: May 9 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | $10 entry per student in advance, $15 at the door. RSVP via bit.ly/jgespringfling25. Volunteer and get a free entry via bit.ly/jgespringfling25help
• JGE family survey: Take our end-of-year survey to weigh in on what the PTO should do next year via bit.ly/jgeptosurvey25
• Teacher Appreciation Week: May 5–9 | We are working on plans to celebrate the JGE staff and will share how you can contribute once the plans are finalized. For now, if anyone is able to help us build business partnerships that would benefit our teachers, please reach out via email at jgepto24@gmail.com.
• Dine to Donate: May 13 | HotBox Pizza (Southport location) | 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
• Skate into Summer party: May 19 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Fun Factory