Poston Road's TIGER Tracks
Once a Tiger, Always a Tiger
October 2019 Newsletter
Attendance Rate for September: 96.83%
GOAL = 97%
About Us:
Email: jill.vlcan@msdmartinsville.org
Website: http://www.msdofmartinsville.org
Location: 139 East Poston Road, Martinsville, IN, USA
Phone: 765-342-8408
Facebook: facebook.com/PostonRoadElementary
Twitter: @PostonRoad
A Note from Mrs. Vlcan
Upcoming Events
October 2nd - Honor Choir Performance @ 7:00PM - Hoosier Harvest Church
October 3rd - E-Learning Day (Parent/Teacher Conferences)
October 7th - 2K Fun Run @ 4:45PM at the Morgan County Fairgrounds
October 14th - 18th - Fall Break (No School)
October 23rd - Report Cards Go Home
October 31st - Fall Parties
November 5th - Picture Retakes
November 11th - Veteran's Day Program @ 9:30 AM
November 12th - Grandparent's Night/Chili Supper 5:00PM-7:00PM
November 20th - Midterms Posted in Skyward
Poston Road's Vision/Mission Statements
Our Vision:
“When students leave Poston Road Elementary they are prepared for the next step in chasing their dreams."
Our Mission:
Teach for excellence
Inspire academic achievement
Goal driven students
Everyone reaches their potential
Respectful & responsible citizens
Safe learning environment
Fall Parties - October 31st
Students can wear costumes to school on Thursday, Oct. 31st. Please make sure the costumes are kid friendly. Please no face paint, hair color, or weapons.
The parade will begin at 2:15 p.m. with the parties following the parade. If you would like to help out at the parties, please contact your child's teacher. You must have a background check on file to volunteer.
TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention)
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
- Doors open at 8:25AM (we do not have staff members available to supervise students before 8:20) Please DO NOT drop them off at the door prior to 8:20.
- Door 2 & Door 8 are both options for drop off. It is your preference on which door you would like to drop your child off at. Please pull up along the sidewalk before letting your child out of the car. DO NOT allow your child to cross in front of cars.
Dismissal:
- Dismissal bell rings at 3:35PM
- Walkers will be dismissed out Door 2 & Door 8 first.
- Next, the students riding buses and daycare vans will dismiss out of Door 2.
- If you are picking up your child, grades PK-1 (and older siblings) will be picked up at Door 2. Students in grades 2-4 will be picked up at Door 8. Please stay in your car, we will bring your child out to you.
STUDENT ABSENCES
EARLY CHECKOUT....
Students will not be called out of class until a parent is present to sign them out. Please plan ahead for appointments, as we would like to minimize missed class time.
E-Learning Day and Parent/Teacher Conferences
On Thursday, October 3rd, we will hold our annual parent/teacher conferences. Your child will not come to school on October 3rd. Instead, they will “work from home.” All assignments will be given to the students online. We will have open lab times for you to come to if you need a device or Wi-Fi access. More details will be coming home soon!
Title I Parent Workshop
Do you ever wonder if your child is reading a book that is too hard or too easy for them?
Check out the Title I workshop:
Right Fit Books: Using the Five Finger Rule
When: October 3, 2019
Time: 1:00-2:00 and 6:00-7:00
Where: Poston Road Elementary Foyer
What: Pick up resources to help you determine “right fit” books for your child!
*If you are unable to attend during the times listed, resources will be available on the table in the foyer throughout conferences.
Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) & TIGER Moms (Moms of Marvelous Students)
Background Checks
School Check In
IMPORTANT - Safety Matter
2K Fun Run
The elementary 2K Fun Run will be held on Monday, October 7th at 4:45PM at the Morgan County Fairgrounds. Permission slips are due back to school by Wednesday, October 2nd.
Box Tops
Hello Families!
This is just a little note to let you know that our school collects Box Tops and we would LOVE it if you could collect them. Students can turn them in on Fridays for prizes.
You can find them on lots of packages, everything from school supplies to taco shells. Each regular Box Top clipping is worth 10 cents, and those can add up quickly when we all turn them in.
Mrs. Ostler
PTO
You are invited to our next PTO meeting on Tuesday, September 3rd at 3:30PM in Room 13
School Tip Line
A tip line is available for anyone to submit a safety concern. An icon is located on the MSD of Martinsville web page.
Title I
Federal funding has been made available through Schoolwide Title I Services to Poston Road Elementary for the purpose of providing students with extra support in reading/language arts. This extra support is available for all students at Poston Road Elementary. Classroom teachers, Title I teachers and instructional aides will provide assistance in reading/language arts through small group and individualized instruction as children demonstrate need for support.