
NEWS & VIEWS
~~~~~~MAPLE GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL~~~~~
~~~~~MAPLE GROVE VISION/MISSION STATEMENT~~~~~
Mission: We develop knowledgeable confident and responsible citizens through inspirational and innovative opportunities.
2023-2024 School Theme: "Keep Shining!"
MG 3rd Graders enjoyed making their Gingerbread Houses
The halls were filled with graham crackers, candy and icing.
A lot of work, but a lot of fun too!
We appreciate all the parental help!
United Way of Johnson County collected coats, hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves for Operation Bundle Up. There was a great group of people who helped sort the coats and Milto Cleaners cleaned all the coats. United Way of Johnson County has partnered with organizations and agencies to distribute the coats, hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves. Families can choose a time and location to pick up from that works best for them.
The locations of the organizations and agencies are listed on our website.
https://www.uwjc.org/operation-bundle-warming-johnson-county-2023
DECEMBER
12/13-W-Day 3
- Early Release Day, 3:00pm
- Bible Club, 8:00a-8:45a, Door 4
12/14-Th-Day 4
- 2nd/3rd Gr Math Pentathlon, 4:00p-4:45p, Rm 27, p/u Door 2
- XMAS Jammies Day: Wear school appropriate Xmas Jammies
- MG Winter Arts Festival, 5:00p-8:30p, Enter Door 4, see flyer below
12/15-F-Day 5
- EL Stock Market Club, 8:15a-9:00a, Rm 26, Door 2
- 1st Gr. Gingerbread Houses, 1:30p-2:30p
- ***If you plan on taking your child(ren) with you after the party today - You MUST put it into Pick Up Patrol (as a plan change, before 3pm) or your child will stay till the end of the day. We appreciate your help.***
12/18-M-Day1
- MG Spirit Wear Monday
- 3rd, 4th, and 5th Gr. Winter Parties, 2:15p-3:00p
- KG Santa Visit - 9:30a-10:30p
- ***If you plan on taking your child(ren) with you after the party today - You MUST put it into Pick Up Patrol (as a plan change, before 3pm) or your child will stay till the end of the day. We appreciate your help.***
12/19-Tu-Day 2
- Ugly Xmas Sweater Day
- 1st Gr Winter Party, 1:45p-2:30p
- 2nd Gr Winter Party, 2:45p-3:30p
- KG Winter Party, 2:45p-3:30p
- ***If you plan on taking your child(ren) with you after the party today - You MUST put it into Pick Up Patrol (as a plan change, before 3pm) or your child will stay till the end of the day. We appreciate your help.***
It is time to celebrate our MGES Staff with the Staff Holiday Luncheon. Lunch will be Friday, December 15. This year we are doing a baked/sweet potato bar and Texas Roadhouse has graciously donated the baked and sweet potatoes and rolls! PTO and MGES families will provide the sides and smaller items. We appreciate any donation for our amazing staff.
Click HERE for the sign-up link.
Reminders:
- Items should be dropped off in the front office by 9:30 AM, Friday, December 15
- Label all items with first and last name
- Crock pot liners are highly recommended for crock pots
- All returnable items will be ready for pick-up by 3:00 PM in the front office on that day
Thank you for your generosity!
TEACHER FAVORITE LISTS FOR THOSE OF YOU WANTING THE INFORMATION
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nEmopHv6gbTsWil69zwSwKzTF7VHM7in0C4caMnXovw/edit?usp=sharing
* * * Math Pentathlon Information for 2nd & 3rd Graders * * *
Meetings are held Thursdays after school from 4:00-4:45. Students will exit through Door 2 after the club dismisses.
Club meeting dates are:
December 7th, 14th
January 11th, 18th, 25th
February 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
March 7th, 14th, 21st
April 11th, 18th, 25th
May 2nd
A Pick-up Patrol "plan change" is required to attend each meeting. The PUP plan change will be for After School Activity; In the "More info box" put - Math Pentathlon Club.
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~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Calling All Science Professionals! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
5th grade is looking for adults who would be willing to volunteer to judge our Maple Grove Science Fair on Thursday, February 1st: 8:45-12:00. We are looking for adults with a background in science who don't have a current 5th grade student. If you are interested, please email Mrs. Leavitt at leavittb@centergrove.k12.in.us.
Thanks!
MGES 5th Grade Team
PTO Feedback from Community Members. See link below.
Maple Grove PTO wants to meet the needs of our students, teachers, and parents. We want to hear your opinions. Your input will help the board create appropriate goals and ways to achieve them. Your responses will be confidential. Thank you for your response.
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Thank you for your help!
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PARENTS: PLEASE READ:
Reminder: If you DO NOT have a car tag #, you cannot choose to make your student a car rider in Pick Up Patrol. You must have a Car Tag # to get in the Car Line. The car tag needs to be in your car every day. If you do not have your car tag, you will need to have your ID ready.
Please be sure that all cars participating in carline are using all three lanes. By using all three lanes we prevent Whiteland Road from backing up. We appreciate your cooperation and help!
ABSENCES
Open PUP> Click on your child's name>click on the drop down menu>under "Plan" choose "Absent"> Under "more info." add reason for absence> Click Submit. If you have more than one child absent, you will do the same thing for the next one. If you have any questions, click on the link below for Pick Up Patrol tutorials.
If you have your default set in PUP for your student(s), you do not need to go in and enter each day how they are going home. Only enter a PLAN change when you are CHANGING how they are going home at dismissal. (Leaving early for an appt., taking a car home instead of the bus (don't forget you need a car tag to do that!) etc.
If your child is coming in late due to an appointment, you can put them in "Early Dismissal/appointments at 9:00am and in the notes put "coming in late due to appt." ***Please do not forget to get a Dr.'s note for your appointment. New CG School Corporation rules have limited the amount of time to turn in Dr. Notes for excuses. You only have 14 days to get the Dr. Note turned in for it to be excused.
***WE DO NOT NEED TO KNOW HOW YOUR CHILD GETS TO SCHOOL IN THE MORNING, WE ONLY NEED TO KNOW HOW THEY GET HOME.****
*Please do NOT click on the "sign your student out" box. The student is not checked out.
_____From the desk of Nicole Garcia, MG Social Worker____
WANT TO BECOME A MGES VOLUNTEER? SEE INFORMATION BELOW
Want to volunteer in your child's classroom, go on the field trip or participate in class parties/events? Background checks are required to volunteer at MGES. Click HERE to get to the district background check page on the website.
Need to check to see if your background check is still good? Call our district office at 317-881-9326 and speak with Krista Mennel, ESC receptionist.
*Please note: background checks are for classroom volunteers; visitors are still not permitted in the building during the school day. Volunteers need to check in at the window in the foyer with your driver's license/identification card in order to receive a badge and enter the school building.
Center Grove Community School Corporation Handbook
You can access the current copy of the elementary handbook for students HERE.
Water Bottles and Snacks
REMINDER FOR PICKING UP YOUR STUDENT EARLY OR FOR AN APPOINTMENT DURING THE DAY
Enter appointment information into Pick Up Patrol under "Early Release". (Even if you will be bringing them back to school from an appointment), you must enter the information into Pick Up Patrol. (This does NOT go into "Plan Changes". Plan changes are for how your child is going home if there is a change.)
After entering the pick up information, you will be asked for the time, reason, and the FULL NAME of the person picking up your child. You can add any other information you feel is necessary, including what they will do at dismissal.
***Please DO NOT click on the "Parent sign out" when entering your child for early dismissals.
Pick Up Patrol Cut Off Times
Cut-off times for PUP
M, T, Th, F - 3:00pm
Wed. - 2:15pm
Pick-up time reminder
In order to avoid traffic and congestion at dismissal, early pick ups also have a cut-off time.
M, Tu, Th, F - 3:30pm
W - 2:45pm
Pup Tutorials:
SECURITY AT MGES
- Exterior doors remain locked throughout the school day. Please ring the doorbell if you need assistance.
- The vestibule (entryway) is secured. Visitors/Parents will not be permitted in the building beyond the vestibule. If you are dropping off a child or picking up a child from the clinic, you will check in with Mrs. Schneider and your child will meet you in the vestibule. If you are picking up your child/children for an early dismissal, PUP must be updated with the students early dismissal plans in order for us to allow a parent into the building.
- If you need to drop off/pick up items from school, there is a pass-through door located next to Mrs. Schneider. Make sure your child's name/room # or teacher name is on the item(s).
- Be sure to have your ID on you at all times when entering the building. We will still be checking ID's before any student can be checked out of the building.
- All students being picked up at the end of the school day will be a part of our car rider line.
Primrose Day Care--317-883-7151
Honey Grove at MG and other CG schools--- 317-887-5500
CG Kindercare on St. Rd. 135--- 317-882-7775
Mt. Auburn at United Methodist Church--- 317-535-8555
And
Adventures Day Care--- 317-888-9200
COMMUNITY RESOURCES OUTSIDE OF MG ELEMENTARY
Happening in the Community:
No WIFI? No problem!
Call any of the following branches directly to rent WIFI hotspot and Chromebook. Only requirement is, you must have a library card.
Clark Pleasant Branch
350 Clearwater Blvd.
Whiteland, IN 46184
Phone: (317) 535-6206
Franklin Branch
401 State Street
Franklin, IN 46131
Phone: (317) 738-2833
Trafalgar Branch
424 S. Tower Street
Trafalgar, IN 46181
Phone: (317) 878-9560
White River Branch
1664 Library Blvd.
Greenwood, IN 46142
Phone: (317) 885-1330
Adult Learning Center
350 Clearwater Blvd.
Whiteland, IN 46184
Phone: (317) 738-4677