Timothy Ball News April 13 -17
Welcoming all. Believing in all. Growth for all.
A Note from Mr. Ciochina
Timothy Ball Family,
Thank you for another great week of distance learning. I am incredibly proud of the meaningful connections that are taking place between students, parents, teachers, and staff during this time. Thank you, parents, for being such excellent partners throughout this experience.
I am so excited that we had 99% attendance for our first week of distance learning! Please continue collaborating with your child's teacher if you have any questions about your child's progress. Our website has many new links with information about frequently asked Covid-19 questions. https://www.cps.k12.in.us/Domain/673
Each week, I will share an 'infographic' from the World Health Organization with some parenting tips -- this week's is about staying positive. There are also some great resources from the Crown Point Library posted later in the newsletter -- keep reading with your students! There also is some information about how to help support local healthcare workers.
Please reach out to me if I can be helpful to your student or your family during this time.
Mr. Ciochina
Attendance
Social Emotional News from Mrs. Holok
Mrs. Holok will be sharing some Social-Emotional lessons/activities during the Distance Learning days. These lessons can be found in the "Counselor's Corner" page in BUZZ. In the meantime, if your child has a social-emotional need during the distance learning days, please email Mrs. Holok.
In the case of emergency, see the information below.
1. Police Officers will do wellness checks. If you contact authorities because you believe they are at risk (i.e. planning to hurt themselves, being hurt by others, etc.) they will go to the home.
2. The Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) / www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you and your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
3. If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, contact the Department of Child Services at 1-800-800-5556. Visit them online for more information: https://www.in.gov/dcs/2971.htm.
Mr. C's Read Alouds
In an effort to connect with students, provide some normalcy, and encourage reading -- I will be sharing some Book Read Alouds during the closure! These have been emailed out each day to our families, but I want to share them together for your convenience!
Report Cards for Grading Period 3
Grade 1-5 Report cards have been uploaded to RDS for parents to view in ‘parent access.’
The link to the report card is VIEW GRADE CARD on the right end under fees.
There will be no 3rd quarter report card for kindergarten students.
Resources from the Crown Point Community Library
The Crown Point Community Library provides vital resources and services to community members each day, and it's our mission is to keep the community connected to library resources while the library buildings are closed to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
APPLY FOR A LIBRARY CARD ONLINE:
Bring the library to your home by utilizing our digital resources with your library card. If you don't have a library card, if your card has expired, or simply don't remember your pin number, don't worry we can help you! You can apply or update your card online. To get started fill out and submit the online application and library staff will assist you.
Click here to Library Card: https://tinyurl.com/getaCPCLcardonline
EVERYDAY - 24/7 ACCESS TO DIGITAL RESOURCES Click Here
TIMOTHY BALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Email: tballparent@cps.k12.in.us
Website: https://www.cps.k12.in.us/tball
Location: 720 West Summit Street, Crown Point, IN, USA
Phone: (219)663-0047