Timothy Ball News February 3 - 7
Welcoming all. Believing in all. Growth for all.
A Note from Mr. Ciochina
Change your words -- change your mindset! Sometimes, changing our words can have a powerful impact on our mindset, self-esteem, relationships, and overall growth. We work to encourage our students to have a growth mindset and to not be afraid to make mistakes. Mistakes are what encourages us to learn, grow, and improve!
We had a wonderful week and celebrated 100 amazing days so far this school year! Check out the pictures below. Students and staff also enjoyed a concert from the Colonel John Wheeler Middle School Band. Fifth graders will have a chance to learn more about band instruments next week during music class!
Coming up in March -- Timothy Ball will be celebrating Disability Awareness Month! Please look at the flyer below -- students also received the green flyer on Friday this week. We are excited to celebrate inclusion, acceptance, and kindness as a school community!
Reminders -- Wednesday, February 5, is a half day of school. Dismissal will be at 12:14 that day -- please plan ahead! On Thursday, February 6 we will take our all-school panoramic picture -- students should wear their Timothy Ball FFL shirt that day!
Thank you for being a fantastic partner in education. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Mr. Ciochina
Kindergarten Registration is coming up on February 27!
CPCSC Teacher and Employee of the Year
Help recognize our amazing and hardworking Timothy Ball teachers and staff members by nominating for CPCSC’s Teacher or Employee of the year! Check out the information below for nominations.
The Crown Point Community School Corporation is accepting nominations for the “Teacher of the Year” and “Employee of the Year” who will serve during the 2020-2021 school year.
The CPCSC will select a “Teacher of the Year” recipient for each of the following:
· Elementary Teacher Grades PK-5
· Secondary Teacher Grades 6-12
The CPCSC will also select an “Employee of the Year” recipient for the classified staff.
Students, former students, parents, colleagues, administrators, or members of the general public may nominate a CPCSC teacher and/or classified employee. There is no limit to the number of teachers or classified employees a person may nominate. Please complete a separate nomination form for each teacher and/or classified employee you wish to nominate.
A selection committee made up of CPCSC administration and community members will narrow the nominations. The selection committee will interview and evaluate the final nominees and select a winner for each category. Winners will be announced at a School Board meeting in May.
Complete nomination forms online...
or print forms...
and mail to: CPCSC, Teacher and Employee of the Year, 200 E. North Street, Crown Point, IN 46307
Nomination forms must be received no later than Monday, March 2, 2020, to be considered.
IMPORTANT DATES
FEBRUARY 5th - HALF DAY, dismissal at 12:14pm
FEBRUARY 6th - All school Panoramic Picture, please wear FFL shirt
FEBRUARY 13th - 1st Gr Grandparent/Special Person Day 1:30-2:30 pm
FEBRUARY 13th - 1st Gr Music Program 5:30 pm
FEBRUARY 14th - Review Midterm Progress for the 3rd quarter
FEBRUARY 17th - NO SCHOOL, Presidents Day
FEBRUARY 27th - Kindergarten Round Up at Timothy Ball
9:30-11am and 1-3pm
ATTENDANCE
Our attendance rate this past week was 96% . Our schoolwide attendance goal is 97%. Thank you for limiting voluntary absences and scheduling appointments outside the school day whenever possible!
CELEBRATE OUR TEACHERS
Help us celebrate our wonderful Timothy Ball teachers! Students, parents, and fellow colleagues can access The Times Teacher Appreciation Form at www.nwitimes.com/forms/teachers_appreciation/ and nominate a teacher who excels in the classroom. Nominators are kept confidential…their information is not printed in the paper.
CAFETERIA INFORMATION
PLEASE CHECK OUT THE LUNCH CALENDAR FOR THE NEW YEAR
MEAL PRICES
Student Breakfast: $1.50 (Reduced .40)
Student Lunch: $2.35 (Reduced .40)
Adult Breakfast: $1.85
Adult Lunch: $3.40
Milk: .40
Snacks/Ice Cream: .75
Water: $1.00
If you have a child that is gluten free, please provide us with a doctor's order for a gluten free diet. We are happy to work with our families to create a menu that is Gluten Free approved.
For any cafeteria related questions please contact Mrs. Jeeyoung Sheppard
Fruit or Veggie of the Month: Grapefruit
Social Emotional News from Mrs. Holok
National School Counseling Week Feb. 3-7
School Counselors: Helping Build Better Humans
National School Counseling Week focuses public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. National School Counseling Week is always celebrated the first full week in February.
What do School Counselors do?
Counselors allow K-12 students to better understand their own strengths; work with parents to help them overcome obstacles in raising their children; and encourage educators to have their students set healthy, positive goals.
Positive Behavior Note from Mrs. Derwinski
Congratulations to the students who received PAWS this week:
Tabitha W., Natasha N., Andrew H., Jayden S., Kaiden B., Miguel C., Jude H., Connor C., Lena C., Caroline B., Anabella T.
Silver Paws this week: Lena C.
Paws for the week = 11 Total blue paws = 325 Total Silver Paws = 6
Stomp Out Bullying Tip
Don't exclude others or make them feel left out.
BIRTH TO SCHOOL
Please visit https://www.cps.k12.in.us/Page/11079 for the Birth to School calendar at Timothy Ball.
Do you have a child that will be in Kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year? Be sure to register for the February Birth to School Kindergarten Readiness session at Timothy Ball: https://tinyurl.com/cpbtskrfeb2020.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Birth to School Coordinator, Jamie Kalk, at jkalk@cps.k12.in.us.
STUDENT COUNCIL SCHOOL STORE
The school store will be open in the cafeteria in the mornings before school on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 until the bell rings. Prices begin at 25 cents. We have pens, pencils, bookmarks, highlighters, pencil sharpeners, etc.
FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE
Attention: If your child has a Dr. note restricting them from PE they must sit out from recess. They can sit on the bench with a book or game. This is to keep them safe from further injury. If you have any questions please contact our nurse, Mrs. Schurch.
Regarding Taking Medication at School - Remember that ALL medications must be accompanied by doctor & parent notes. Otherwise the medication cannot be given at school. All medication must be in its original container. All prescription medication must have the correct information on the label. Also, no cough drops, or essential oils are allowed at school unless accompanied by doctor & parent notes. No child should be bringing medication to school in order to self medicate.
Regarding Illness - Please keep all sick children home if they are running a fever of 100.0 or above, vomiting, or have diarrhea. A child running a fever can return to school once he/she has been fever free for 24 hours.
PTO NEWS
We have 2 more Saturdays for Pups Concessions (Feb 2 & 8). Shifts are 9-11a, 11a-1p, 1-3p & 3-5p. All items are there for you! We just need help running it!! Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/dbppHMg
Read a thon is in full swing. Keep reading! Return forms on Monday!
Smencil-grams are due Friday, February 7th. Smencil Grams will be delivered on Wed, Feb 12.
Open Gym Saturday, February 8th from 7-9pm $10 at Midwest Training in Crown Point
PTO meeting Wednesday, February 12 at 4 pm
1st Grade Grandparent/Special Person day Bake Sale Thurs., Feb 13th Individually wrapped baked goods are needed; goodies can be send in to the office on 2/13.
Culvers Dining Night: February 13 from 4-8pm
Playground Campaign: we have raised $4000 so far. If you would like to donate directly to the campaign, please send in envelope labeled playground campaign. Stay tuned for more info!
GRANDPARENT/SPECIAL PERSON DAYS
Kindergarten — April 8
Grade 1— February 13
Grade 2 — November 12
Grade 3 — December 12
Grade 4 — March 12
Grade 5 — May 27
The Grandparent/Special Person events will be from 1:30 to 2:30 during the school day. For grades 1-5 the music programs will be at 5:30. Kindergarten graduation date will be shared in the future!
SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIANS NEEDED
Sub-custodians are needed at all schools in the Crown Point School system. If you are interested in part time work, please contact Sandy Henderlong at 663-5701 for information.
checking out and returning library books.
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