Soaring Eagle News
Stephen Decatur Elementary September 20, 2019
The Principal's Message
Happy Friday!
Our first big family night of the year is next Thursday, from 5:30-7:00. It is GRANDPARENTS NIGHT! We will have refreshments, pictures, games, and crafts. The Book Fair will also be open in the Media Center. Spread the word because it is always a great night.
SPIRIT WEEK
Next Friday is the Homecoming football game at DCHS. We are supporting them by having Spirit Week. All students may participate:
Monday: Pajama Day
Tuesday: Hat Day
Wednesday: Mismatch Day
Thursday: 80s/Big Hair Day
Friday: Blue/Gold or Decatur Swag day
Thank you to all who have sent in the conference request forms. Teachers are working hard to honor everyone's wishes. If you have not sent in your conference form, please do asap. Parent Conferences are around the corner on October 2nd.
Upcoming Events:
-Book Fair begins September 23rd and ends on September 27th
-Grandparents Night 5:30-7:00 on September 26th
-Popcorn sales on the 27th
-Smencil sales each Monday through Thursday
-September 27th is the last day of the quarter
-Parent Conferences on October 2nd--no school for students
-Flu shots available through Health Heros on October 3rd
We work everyday to teach children that our goal is to be better today than we were yesterday, and better tomorrow than we are today. We are Decatur Proud to have this opportunity to serve your family.
Go Eagles!
Mrs. Jennifer Pearson
From the Nurse's Office
Resources
Popcorn Sales
Flu Shots
Flu shots will be back again this year on October 3rd, beginning at 8:00 A.M. Health Heroes will be stopping at each school on this day.
There is no cost!
Parents fill out the appropriate insurance section and Health Heroes will bill the insurance for the vaccine. If it is not covered by insurance,they DO NOT ask for payment for any services. They accept non insured students as well. Health Heroes just asks that if you mark that you have insurance, provide the information.
The consent forms are linked below. They will also be coming home with students.
PTO
Parent Resources
Fall 2019 Lunch Menu
Family Events
2019-2020 District Calendar
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS
To increase our volunteer base, a new incentive program has been established.
When a volunteer opportunity is posted on “Signup.com”, approved volunteers will receive an email with a link to sign up for the event.
Once you have signed up to help and then attend the event your child(ren) will receive $ 25.00 in Eagle Bucks.
Any parent who wants to volunteer and has not submitted a volunteer form, here is the link to complete a form:
Thanks for all you do for Stephen Decatur Elementary!
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MISSION
We are student invested, community connected. We prioritize student learning, safety, and customer service.
VISION
We are a model campus characterized by an environment that is: Calm, Safe, Positive, Purposeful, AND FUN! Students, families, and staff will be invested through respectful relationships and a thirst for learning.
Stephen Decatur Elementary
Assistant Principal: Jay Lovell
Lead Teacher: Cyndi Kaiser
Nurse: Brea Middleton-Keen
CIS Coordinators: Matt Ernst and Laverna Tracy
Email: jpearson@decaturproud.org
Website: http://www.decaturproud.org/stephen-decatur
Location: 3425 Foltz Street, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Phone: 317-241-0183
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StephenDecaturElementary/
Twitter: @SD_Eagles