The Maple Glen Gazette
Friday, October 6, 2023
Principal's Perspective
From the dunk tank on Friday to the roof on Wednesday, we have certainly had a busy week at the Glen! Thank you to everyone for your support of our Rock-A-Thon and making it a raging success!
As a reminder, we have a full week of school next week prior to Fall Break. We do not have school on October 16-October 20 for fall break.
Please see the message below from Mrs. Newman about holiday giving. It's hard to believe it's time to start thinking about that!
In partnership,
Mary Beth Fischer
Fall Break is coming up!
Friday, October 14th is typically a day where our attendance office tends to have more absences and early dismissal calls than normal. Please understand that this is a regular school day and the expectation is that students are to be present in school for the entirety of the day. If your student will need an early dismissal, please make sure to call the attendance line, or email mgesattendance@wws.k12.in.us prior to 9:00am
Baud's Blog
Safety Snippet
Today was a beautiful day for a fire drill! The kids did great, and were out of the buildling quickly.Counselor's Corner
Dear Maple Glen families,
Our Giving Tree is going to look a little different this year! The Westfield community is working together to support all our families! Please see the message below regarding receiving gifts this year:
The holidays are quickly approaching! The Westfield community would like to assist families with providing gifts for children this holiday season. Gifts may be provided for any child in your home ages 0-18.
If you need assistance, please complete the following sign-up form for your student(s) by Friday, October 27th. One form per family for all children 0-18. Your Westfield School Counselor (Nicole Newman) will be in contact and share a pickup date at your school building.
Westfield Washington Schools’ Holiday Giving Signup Form
The form needs to be completed by Friday, October 27th.
Want to help? Your donations are needed! More information will be coming home soon regarding ways to support families through your donations in our community!
If you have any questions or need a paper copy of the assistance form, please contact me at 317-896-4706 or NewmanN@wws.k12.in.us.
Thank you!
Nicole Newman
School Counselor
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Estimadas familias de las escuelas Maple Glen:
Nuestro Giving Tree se verá un poco diferente este año. ¡La comunidad de Westfield está trabajando junta para apoyar a todas nuestras familias! Consulte el mensaje a continuación sobre *recibir* obsequios este año:
¡Las vacaciones se acercan rápidamente! A la comunidad de Westfield le gustaría ayudar a las familias a proporcionar regalos para los niños en esta temporada navideña. Se pueden proporcionar obsequios para cualquier niño en su hogar de 0 a 18 años.
Si necesita ayuda, complete el siguiente formulario de inscripción para su(s) estudiante(s) antes del viernes 27 de octubre. Un formulario por familia para todos los niños de 0 a 18 años. Su consejero escolar de Westfield (Nicole Newman) se comunicará con usted y le informará la fecha de recogida en el edificio de su escuela.
Formulario de inscripción para donaciones navideñas de las escuelas de Westfield Washington
El formulario debe completarse antes del viernes 27 de octubre.
¿Quiero ayudar? ¡Se necesitan sus donaciones! ¡Pronto llegará a casa más información sobre formas de apoyar a las familias a través de sus donaciones en nuestra comunidad!
Si tiene alguna pregunta o necesita una copia impresa del formulario de asistencia, comuníquese conmigo al 317-896-4706 o NewmanN@wws.k12.in.us.
¡Gracias!
Nicole Newman
Consejero de la escuela
Important Medication Reminder
To safeguard the transportation of medication to and from school, all medication prescriptions and over the counter must be dropped off by a parent or guardian in the health clinic. Students are not permitted to carry any medication without a physician's order in writing on file with
the school nurse. Please contact your school nurse for assistance if needed.
Kids Coats Donations
Open Doors Food Drive
Picture Retakes are October 10th!
PTO News
- Apparel Orders from the online shop will be distributed next week!
- Noble Roman's Dine to Donate is next Tuesday 10/10! Info is below!
Chess at Maple Glen
Meeting dates (cancellations may not be refunded or made up):
October 27th thru January 19th
Fee: $106 (no refunds after January 19)
Meeting time: Fridays afterschool until 3:20 p.m.
Description: Do your kids like chess? Are they interested in finding out? Chess is a great tool to teach decision making, mathematical reasoning and logic.
The Locally Famous Learning Through Games Group has coached many State Champion schools in Indiana. However, they are mostly known for the fun and child friendly style of teaching. Great for all levels of play
Week of Oct 9 - D Week
Week of Oct 16 - FALL BREAK
Week of Oct 23 - E Week
K- 10:35 AM - 11:05AM
1st - 11:10 AM - 11:40 AM
2nd - 11:20 AM - 11:50 AM
3rd - 11:55 AM - 12:25 PM
4th - 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Our office hours are:
Monday - Friday
7:00am- 3:15pm
Students may enter the building at 7:40am.
Late Start Wednesday students may enter at 8:10am
First Trimester Lunch Sign Ups!
For student safety and to accommodate our limited cafeteria seating, we are allowing our families to visit once a trimester. To be prepared for our guests and to check the Safe Visitor Registration of incoming visitors (this is required for every visitor) please make sure you register 24 hours in advance.
We allow 5 visitors per grade level lunch. Please use one slot per person signing up. Due to limited space, visitors will be sitting with their child(ren) at their classroom tables. You have the option of bringing in a home packed lunch or purchasing a lunch at school. No fast food will be allowed at this time. Lunch menus can be found here. The price of an adult lunch is $4.80.
Attendance
Please do this even if you let your child's classroom teacher know about the absence. This will ensure that our attendance secretary receives the information.
Dismissal Changes
If you have a dismissal change, please let the front office know by 1:00pm. This gives the office enough time to notify your child is where they’re supposed to be at the end of the day! Please DO NOT leave dismissal changes on the attendance line.
To notify the front office of a dismissal change, call (317) 896-4700, or email:
2023 Breakfast & Lunch Menus
District News
Girl Scouts Information
Safe Visitor
Background checks are good for four years at any school in the district. These background checks will cost $12.95 and can be acquired via the link below.
Community News
Maple Glen Elementary
Website: mge.wws.k12.in.us
Location: 17171 Ditch Road, Westfield, IN, USA
Phone: 317-896-4711
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Maple-Glen-Elementary-153896671714866/
Twitter: @shakeleaves