News From the Nest
White River Elementary January 22nd, 2021
19000 Cumberland Road Noblesville, Indiana 46060
Phone: 317-770-2080 Fax: 317-770-2081
https://www.noblesvilleschools.org/Domain/16
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Upcoming Events
2/1-2/8 School Counselors/Social Workers/Psychologists Appreciation Week
2/15 No School/Flex Day - President's Day
Note From the Principal
Dear Families,
Welcome! Help us in sending a warm welcome to Ruthie Buskirk. Ruthie will be serving as the technology teacher until the end of this school year while Mrs. Farley is home with her new baby boy, Eddison!
Join the WRE Team. WRE is a great place to spend your days!! If you love working together to serve children, consider applying for the Cafe Aide or Resource Instructional Assistant positions. Visit Noblesville Schools website to complete an application; as well as email calie_vandermark@nobl.k12.in.us.
Celebrate 100 Days. On Monday we will celebrate 100 days of school! We are so grateful for the opportunity of in-person or online learning - this is a special year!
Friendship Parties. We are looking forward to celebrating friendships on February 12th. Teachers will share additional classroom information. This is an important note that we do not allow candy or food of any kind on cards. This is especially important during these times.
Soaring with you,
Ms. VanDermark
Kindergarten Enrollment for 2021-2022 School Year
Noblesville Schools Kindergarten Enrollment is Open February 1st thru March 12th!
Visit noblesvilleschools.org for More Information.
Covid Reminders
1. If your child will be absent from school please remember to contact our office at 317-770-2080.
2. If a household member is referred for COVID testing, all students living under the same roof should remain home from school until the findings of the test.
3. Please remember to send your student with 2 masks everyday. Make sure to wash face masks.
5. Find resources and answers to your COVID questions at noblesvilleschools.org/return
Covid Vaccine Town Hall Meeting
Is the COVID vaccine safe? How will you know when you’re eligible for it? Join the Hamilton County Health Department’s virtual vaccine town hall Wednesday, January 27th at 6:30PM. Follow this link that night to participate http://ow.ly/LvkB50Dcrjg
News From Cafe
Free School Meals for All Students Extended
The federal COVID school meal waiver has been extended and we will continue to offer free breakfast and lunch to ALL students through the end of the school year. Meals must meet USDA guidelines in order to be free and students will still use lunch accounts for ala carte purchases and snacks. Families can make online lunch account payments at https://www.k12paymentcenter.com/. Questions? Visit Food Services on our website or contact Food Services Director Erin Brattain at erin_brattain@nobl.k12.in.us
Student Services Team
Make A Happy List
Self-care represents the things we do regularly to stay healthy and balanced. When we are at our best, it’s much easier to stay in control of our emotions. Remember, kids learn a lot about how to deal with things from their role models. If you prioritize your own self-care and mental health, it sets a great example. Have your child come up with a list of things that make them feel happy and energized. Hang the list somewhere everyone can see it! Knowing what brings you joy is equally as important as knowing how to manage negative emotions.PTO News
2021-2022 PTO executive board- As we look ahead to next school year, it’s time to start planning the new PTO executive board. If you would like to join or know of someone who would like to join, please send an e-mail to whiteriverpto@gmail.com. Below are some of the duties that are required for the President and Vice President. Future Newsletters will have the additional positions.
President:
Chairperson of Executive Committee
Plans and drafts meeting agendas
Presides over meetings
Monitors and manages email
Reviews and initials bank statements
Provides support to chairpersons. We have 24 committees. This includes answering questions, approving flyers, helping to find volunteers, and reviewing policy and procedures and forms
Attends monthly meetings with NS Superintendent and other PTOs
Maintains communication with board and staff
Seeks out information so the board can have an understanding of needs and will be able to better provide for WRE students
Serves as official spokesperson and as a problem solver when issues arise
Co-signs checks with Treasurer
Attend Calendar meeting with dates to suggest for following year
Review and initial the Event Collection and Deposit Summary for any event or activity in which $500 or more was collected
Vice President:
Directly supports president with operational needs including, but not limited to chairperson support when delegated and also the person who succeeds president in the event president resigns
Monitors Google Drive and ensures documents are updated
Attends monthly meetings with NS Superintendent and other PTOs when president has a conflict
Attend Calendar meeting and ensure rooms are reserved for following year events by scheduling with Joan Lawrence
Keeps Google Calendar updated and has access to PTO email
Appoint committee chairpersons for following year with the approval of the Executive Committee
Chairs fundraising committee
Maintains Facebook by posting event news and items found in both the newsletter and on the PTO Google Calendar
Newsletter - emails chairpersons and checks calendar for upcoming events. Once complete newsletter is approved by Principal and PTO President, send to Mrs. Bullard
Monitors online volunteer form and updates spreadsheet
Upcoming events:
Dine to Donate- Chipotle 2/17 4pm-8pm
Community News
Technology is a wonderful thing...until it's not. Introducing our new and improved Noblesville Schools technology help page with resources, quick links, FAQs and easy-to-find contacts for additional assistance. You'll want to bookmark this page! https://www.noblesvilleschools.org/Page/7055
Noblesville Youth Baseball
Preschool - 6th Grade
Registration starts January 1, 2021
Click here for more information.
Girl Scouts Registration
(Grades K - 12)
Click here for more information
Miller Mall
https://springmillermall.itemorder.com/sale Order your Spirit Wear Now!!
When you purchase through Miller Mall, a portion of your proceeds are going to fund the educational needs of our schools.