Crawfordsville Elementary Schools

Happy Valentine’s Day to all of our families and students. We had amazing decorated hearts returned this month. I would like to encourage families to continue to send the hearts back to school so students can enjoy them in the gym. Students are excited to share their favorite items and people with all of their friends.

Students had a wonderful time exploring Valentine's Day activities and writing letters to others in the classroom. Please check your student’s backpack to make sure the Valentine's Day Cards are taken out. Next week we will be learning more about Fairy Tales and Fables. Students will be working on rhymes and songs and sequencing events. Reminder, Crawfordsville Community School does not have school on Monday, February 19, 2024 due to President’s Day.

This is a reminder that March Tuition needs to be paid by February 23. We are encouraging ALL families to apply for CCDF or On My Way PreK vouchers if you need financial assistance to cover tuition. Tuition will be $100 beginning March 1 for ALL families in the community classrooms. If you have any questions, please contact us at 765-362-0005.

Information for Car Riders

Parents: The car rider line is in the parking lot located on Wabash Avenue. Please enter on the east side of the parking lot to travel around in an n-shape. For arrival procedures, parents can park to unload their student once they have reached one of the five painted cars that are on the playground fence. Please walk your student to the gate where you will be greeted by staff members. For dismissal procedures, students will be dismissed five at a time to their parents once the cars have been parked by the painted signs on the playground fence. Parents will walk up to the gate to greet their student.

Transportation Changes

Please contact Megan, if there are any transportation changes needed for bussing or car rider. Any drop off and pick up address changes will require 48 hour notice prior to starting. Any changes regarding a student as a car rider will need to be placed 30 minutes prior to dismissal (10:00/1:20).

Class Dojo

Our wonderful teachers at Willson Preschool Academy are communicating with parents through Class Dojo. Please reach out to us if you are needing additional information about the Class Dojo app.

Upcoming Events

• Feb. 19 - Presidents Day, No School
• Feb. 19 - 23 - Dr. Seuss' Week
• Feb. 21- Title 1 Family Game Night @ Hoover Elementary 5:30-7:00 PM
• March 14 & 15- Kindergarten Round-Up @ Hose Elementary
• March 15 - End of Grading Period
• Mar. 25 - 29, Spring Break, No School
• Apr. 8 - Eclipse eLearning Day, No School
• May 24 - Last Day for Students

Our Hose Fine Arts Nights are just around the corner! Fine Arts Nights will be March 5th and 6th. Fine Arts Night is a wonderful opportunity to visit the building, view the various art projects students have created throughout the school year, learn more about our physical education program and watch a music performance showcasing the skills your student has learned through our music education program. Our Scholastic Book Fair will be open to families as well. Watch for more information coming home next week. The information will contain performance dates and times for your student’s classroom.

A reminder regarding Kindergarten Round-Up. Registration is still open for the Kindergarten Round-Up. Please see the link below to register. Kindergarten Round-Up will be March 14, 4:00-7:30, and March 15, 8:15- 2:30. There will be no kindergarten classes on March 15 due to Kindergarten Round-Up. Please get in touch with the Hose office should you have any questions.

Upcoming Events

• Feb. 19 - Presidents Day, No School
• Feb. 21- Title 1 Family Game Night @ Hoover Elementary 5:30-7:00 PM
• March 14 & 15- Kindergarten Round-Up @ Hose Elementary
• March 15 - End of Grading Period
• Mar. 25 - 29, Spring Break, No School
• Apr. 8 - Eclipse eLearning Day, No School
• May 24 - Last Day for Students

I am so proud of the hard work our students have put in this year! I recognize that our students learn and excel differently and demonstrate their knowledge in a variety of ways. As students progress through Elementary School, there are a few ways that the state of Indiana requires students to demonstrate their knowledge, the first is through an assessment called IREAD-3, given in 3rd grade, and the second is through an assessment called ILEARN, given in 3rd, 4th and 5th grades.

Our 2nd and 3rd grade students will participate in the IREAD-3 Test March 5th, 6th and 7th. We should receive results of the IREAD-3 test by the end of April. You can watch this quick video for more information on I-Read 3: https://youtu.be/kgYHK4nC2C0. If you have any questions about testing please feel free to contact me. jcocanower@cville.k12.in.us

As we approach the upcoming testing season, I want to remind you about the importance of creating an optimal testing environment for your child. Headphones are needed for both IREAD-3 and ILEARN testing. Please ask your child if they have a working pair of headphones. If not, please consider purchasing another pair as they will be needed. Thank you for your cooperation and support in creating a positive testing experience for our students.

Upcoming Events

• Feb. 19 - Presidents Day, No School
• Feb. 21- Title 1 Family Game Night @ Hoover Elementary 5:30-7:00 PM
• March 14 & 15- Kindergarten Round-Up @ Hose Elementary
• March 15 - End of Grading Period
• Mar. 25 - 29, Spring Break, No School
• Apr. 8 - Eclipse eLearning Day, No School
• May 24 - Last Day for Students

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR ESSAY FINALISTS

Hoover Elementary is very proud to have three student essay contest finalists. Wyatt Perry, Monte Brumett, and Aria Seward were selected as finalists in the Montgomery County Character Counts Foundations for Life Essay Contest. They will be recognized along with all of the other Montgomery County Finalists on March 6, 2024 at Crawfordsville High School. At that time, the first, second, and third place county essay contest winners will be announced.

HOOVER REUNIFICATION DRILL

Hoover Elementary will be participating in a school-wide reunification drill on Tuesday, March 18, 2024. We are looking for parent volunteers who would be available that morning to participate in the drill from approximately If you are interested in volunteering or have questions about the drill, please contact Mrs. Marci Galinowski, Principal, or Mr. Nathan Mason, Director of Services.

PRE-ARRANGED ABSENCES

If you know that your student will be missing school due to family vacation, etc..., please contact the school office for a pre-arranged absence form one week prior to the absence. Pre-arranged absences will count as excused absences if pre-approved by the Principal. In some circumstances, those absences can be counted as days present for learning.

Music Program Flyer

Yearbooks are now on sale! Don't miss out on the memories of friends and classmates! Order your yearbook today! Full-color yearbooks are $13.00

• Order Online: www.pettityearbooks.com

• Enter Code: HOOVER

• Or order by phone at 812-232-3004

• Order Deadline 2/29/24

Upcoming Events

• Feb. 19 - Presidents Day, No School
• Feb. 21- Title 1 Family Game Night @ Hoover Elementary 5:30-7:00 PM
• Feb. 22 - NAEP Testing, Selected 4th Grade students
• March 8 - 4th Grade Freedom Crossing Day
• March 15 - End of Grading Period
• March 18 - Hoover Reunification Drill, AM
• March 19 - 5th Grade Fine Arts Night
• March 21 - 5th Grade visit to Crawfordsville Middle School, AM
• Mar. 25-29, Spring Break, No School
• Apr. 8 - Eclipse eLearning Day, No School
• May 9 - 5th Grade Track Meet
• May 10 - 4th Grade Pioneer Day
• May 24 - Last Day for Students

Attendance Matters

The importance of good attendance in school cannot be overstated. School provides not just academic education but also social and emotional development opportunities important for a child's growth. When children miss school without valid reasons, they miss out on learning experiences, social interactions, and skill-building activities. This can lead to a sense of isolation from peers and hinder their academic progress. It's essential for parents to encourage regular attendance and address any underlying issues that may be causing their child to miss school, such as anxiety.

Anxiety can manifest in various physical symptoms like decreased appetite, fatigue, stomachaches, and headaches. These symptoms may contribute to a child's reluctance to attend school. Parents should watch for these signs and consult with school counselors to address the root causes of anxiety and to help find strategies to support their child's attendance.

Communication with the school is important in ensuring that absences are properly documented. Parents should notify the school promptly of any absences or appointments to ensure smooth communication and to support their child's academic journey.

For any questions or concerns regarding attendance policies or procedures, parents can reach out to the school's office staff or refer to the elementary handbook available on the school website. Clear communication and collaboration between parents and schools are essential in promoting good attendance and facilitating the overall well-being and success of students.

After School Club Contacts

• Hose Elementary K-1
• Diamond Carrell dcarrell@cville.k12.in.us
• Nicholson Elementary 2-3
• Lissa Fairfield lfairfield@cville.k12.in.us
• Hoover Elementary 4-5
• Trisha Whicker twhicker@cville.k12.in.us
• Ann Stanley astanley@cville.k12.in.us
• Hannah Lafever hlafever@cville.k12.in.us

If you need to reach the school during after-school clubs, please call 765-376-3204. The after-hours transportation number is 765-376-3926. (Please use only for urgent matters related to your child's after-hours bus issues.)

Click HERE to access the January PTO Newsletter.

Click HERE to register for Kindergarten Round-Up!

Click HERE to register for Willson Preschool Academy!

There is room for 75 kids at this camp!