PPS Weekly Newsletter

Hooray, we made it to Fall break! Thank you for your support as we close out the first quarter, which was full of learning and growing with our Best Burros. Looking ahead after we return, we're having Parent/Teacher Conferences on 10/16 and 10/17 - if you haven't already scheduled a time, please reach out to your child's classroom teacher to do so. We hope you have a wonderful fall break, whether you are traveling far or staying close by. Enjoy the time with your children and we will see everyone back in the building on Monday, October 14. Please note that our office will be closed during the break.

10/4/24: End of First Quarter

10/7/24 - 10/11/24: Fall Break; No School

10/16/24: Report cards available in Harmony

10/16/24 - 10/17/24: Parent/Teacher Conferences; 3:00-6:30 each day (by appointment only)

10/18/24: All Pro Dads Breakfast at PPS @ 7:00AM

10/21/24: First Grade Vision Screenings

10/21/24: PTA Meeting at PPS @ 5:30PM

10/24/24: School Picture Retakes

10/28/24 - 11/1/24: Red Ribbon Week; more info to come

10/28/24 - 11/1/24: Scholastic Fall Book Fair (students shop during Library time)

11/8/24: All Pro Dads Breakfast at PPS @ 7 AM

11/13/24: Early Release (school dismisses at 12:55)

11/13/24: Midterms

11/15/24: Riley Dress Up Day (wear a cozy flannel for $.50 donation)

11/27/24 - 11/29/24: Thanksgiving break; no school

We're so proud of our Students of the Week!

Preschool: Porter M., Maddie D., Luella L.

Kindergarten: Everly H., Hadley W., Evy J W., Riley C.

First grade: Caroline S., Jaxon J., Kailey R., Harrison B., Nanya N.

Second grade: Koeyl S., Madilyn C., Hailey A., Grayson H., Charleigh F.

We're also proud of our September Students of the Month! These students were chosen by their teachers for demonstrating self-awareness and got to eat lunch with Mrs. Alcorn earlier this week. Way to go, Burros!

Preschool: Cayson H., Cameron C., Noel E.

Kindergarten: Ivalyne O., Kennedy S., Owen W., Griffin L.

First grade: Eleanor A., Oliver M., Elise B., Gunnar M., Zeke K.

Second grade: Kenzlie S., Oaklyn K., Peyton F., Ira H., Finley W.

It's a pleasure to recognize our September Employees of the Month, Miss Bieghler and Mrs. Scott! Miss Bieghler does an amazing job of meeting all students needs. Mrs. Scott is a new instructional aide at PPS this year and she is patient, encouraging and loves working with students.

To close out the Bruin Dash, we celebrated our winners today! Jude W. chose our spirit day, Silly Sock Day, and we also had Dessert with the Principal and face painting! Thank you, PTA and parents for supporting!

Although we no longer charge textbook rental fees, parents are responsible for paying $30 Student Services Fees for each student. This helps us cover costs for student t-shirts, classroom supplies and other student items. You can pay with cash or check (made out to PPS), or you can pay online at www.linqconnect.com. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter!

Please check our lost & found if your child is missing anything. Remaining items will be donated during Fall Break.

As a reminder, our attendance policy is that parents/guardians must call the school's attendance line (317-994-2100, option 1) if your child is not at school for any reason. When you call in, please leave your child's name, their teacher's name, and reason for the absence. If no phone call is received within 24 hours of the absence, it will be recorded as an unexcused absence. It is our policy to send a child home who has a temperature of 100 degrees or higher. The child should remain at home until he/she has been fever-free for 24 hours without fever reducing medication.

We are excited to welcome visitors and volunteers back into our learning spaces. If you plan to volunteer in the classroom or for a field trip this year, please complete the Safe Visitor Volunteer Background check. All volunteers MUST have an active Level 2 status on file. Please click this link for more information and to complete your application: Safe Visitor Application

Please let your student’s classroom teacher know your availability and desire to help!

Please be aware that parents must notify the office each time anyone else will be picking up their student(s). Listing emergency contacts in Harmony does not automatically give those individuals permission to pick up your student. (Those numbers are necessary for us to be able to reach someone close to you in the event of an emergency.) If someone (other than a parent or guardian) is picking up your child, please send in a note to school, call us at 317-994-2100, or email Leslie Thompson at thompsonle@hendricks.k12.in.us. Thanks for your cooperation and support.

All medication must be brought in with an adults. Medication may not be sent in your child's backpack. We have forms in the nurse's clinic that must be filled out prior to us administering medication.