Jeremiah Gray Kindergarten Academy
Home of the Little Giants - April 27, 2018
Principal's Message
Greetings from the Principal's Office
It has been a fun week at JGKA! Many classrooms took field trips this week, and enjoyed their learning outside of the classroom. Our Explorers enjoyed a trip to St. Francis. There they learned about health and safety. The Scholars went to South Eastway Park and enjoyed learning about wildlife. Our Big Friendly Giants had a great trip to the Zoo! Please enjoy the pictures below.
Over the next few weeks, we have several exciting events going on at JGKA! Please mark your calendars:
Thursday, May 3rd we will have our first annual Art Show. We will have our doors open from 5:30-7:30 for our families to stop in and view the beautiful artwork we've created over the year.
Wednesday, May 9th we will perform our school musical, A Small Part of the World in the Southport High School auditorium. Students should report at 6:00, and the play will begin at 6:30. Our students have been working hard, and they sound BEAUTIFUL! We look forward to seeing our Little Giants on that MIGHTY BIG STAGE!
I look forward to seeing our families at our various events! Until then, enjoy the weekend!
Love,
Mrs. Hansell
LITTLE GIANT OF THE WEEK
Snapshots from the Week
1st Grade Jump Start Update!
We will be sending home letters Monday with students that weren't originally invited. If your child can make it, and you'd like to send them, please return your form to school by Tuesday, May 1st.
Jump Start will take place at your child's assigned school for next year June 4th-June 15th. The hours are 7:30-12:30, with transportation, breakfast, and lunch provided.
If you have questions, please give us a call at (317) 782-2241.
Upcoming Events & Dates
- May 3rd (5:30-7:30) @ JGKA
Jeremiah Gray Kindergarten Academy Musical
- May 9th (6:00) @ SHS
Awards Day
- May 22nd (10:00 - Majestics)
- May 22nd (11:00 - BFGs)
- May 23rd (10:00 - Explorers)
- May 23rd (11:00 - Scholars)
- May 24th
Instructional Aides - Team Explorers
Get Your Child's Public Library Card
Car Rider Line
4th Annual Perry Cultural Festival
The 4th Annual Perry Cultural Festival will be held Rain or Shine,
- Saturday, April 28
- 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Baxter YMCA - 7900 Shelby Street.
- Admission is free!
PTEF & Perry Township Awards Celebration
Spring Celebration & Awards Ceremony Tuesday, May 1, 2018 5:30 - 7:00 pm, Perry Township Education Center Gymnasium 6548 Orinoco Avenue. Join us as we celebrate our mission to inspire learning, teaching, and community in Perry Township ― and as we recognize all those who make our impact possible!
School Bus Drivers Needed - Join our Team!
Perry Township Schools has immediate openings for school bus drivers. No experience is necessary and training is free. Must enjoy working with students. Drivers’ starting pay is $17.44 per hour.
Contact Vickie Mitchell for more information at 317-789-6225 or email vmitchell@perryschools.org.
Apply online at www.perryschools.org
Baxter YMCA Before /After School Program
The YMCA Before/After School Program is offered within Perry Township schools. YMCA programs give children the opportunity to get to know their friends better as they engage in active play and collaborate on fun projects. The YMCA offers a healthy afternoon snack, 30 minutes of physical activity and curriculum focused on our four cores values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. The program runs from 6:30am to the start of school and after school until 6:00pm. Enrollment opens for our Perry Township families on April 23rd. Financial assistance is available to families who qualify. Visit www.indymca.org/youthdevelopment to learn more about the program and our new lower rates for full-time families or contact Erin Neff at eneff@indymca.org, 317-919-5129.
What's going on around the community?
Southport Library
Family Game Day:
Saturday, May 5, 12:00-4:00
Families and children of all ages are invited to drop in anytime between 12:00-4:00 to make new friends while playing board games or solving puzzles.
Lego Club: All Ages:
Saturday, May 12, 2:00-4:00pm
Families and children ages 2 and older are invited to drop in any time between 2:00-4:00 to learn to play and play to learn using Lego bricks and more. Lego bricks, Duplo bricks, gears and bristle blocks will be provided.
Paws to Read
Wednesday, May 16, 6:00-7:30pm
Registration Required
Phone: 317-275-4510
Children who are reluctant readers are invited to read to Abbey or Biscuit, registered therapy dogs who love to listen to stories! This activity can help improve a child's reading skills and self-confidence. Participants can sign up for a 15-minute reading session with Abbey or Biscuit.
Perry Township 2018 - Summer "Learn to Swim" Program
NJTL Summer Tennis
Register today for NJTL Summer Tennis Program @ indynjtl.org or call (317) 429-9965. The program runs from June 11-July 21 for kids ages 5-18 at Perry Meridian Middle School. Cost is $75 for the entire summer and evening classes are available.
Jeremiah Gray Kindergarten Academy
Website: http://www.perryschools.org/jk/
Location: 5225 Gray Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States
Phone: (317) 782-2240
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JGKALittleGiants/
Twitter: @JGKAPrincipal