Mary Bryan Bulletin
Friday, January 6, 2023
Mary Bryan Elementary
#WEAREMARYBRYAN
Website: perryschools.org/mb/
Location: 4355 East Stop 11 Road, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Phone: 317-789-2600
Twitter: @MaryBryanElem
SCHOOL NEWS
WELCOME TO THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR!
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We are so happy to see many old faces in our building, as well as, welcoming many new students, staff, & faculty to our Mary Bryan family.
We have some policy changes that are now in effect for our building. Please note the following:
- You must have a car rider tag displayed in your vehicle to pick up your child in the car rider line at the end of the day. If you do not have a tag you must park & come into the front office. You may request car tags through the front office. You may also call Mrs. Terra Weddell @ 317)789*2609 or email your request to tweddell@perryschools.org.
- Changes to afternoon transportation for your student MUST be made to the front office no later than 3:00.
- As always, please make sure you have your ID to pick up your children.
- Make sure you send your children to school with a reusable water bottle. Fill up stations are located throughout the building.
SCHOOL LEI THAWNGPANG
KUM 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR AH LUNGLAWM TEIN KAN IN DON HNA!
Kan sianginn ah mihlun tampi kan hmuh ṭhan hna pin ah siangngakchia le zung rianṭuanmi
mithar tampi zong Mary Bryan chungkhar ah kan hmuh hna caah kan i lawm taktak.
Kan sianginn i kan hmanmi zulhphung (policy) zeimawzat kan thlenmi a um. Zaangfah tein
atang lei ah zoh te uh.
1. Sianginn an dih/chuah i mawṭaw in fale don tik ah mawṭaw i tarmi (car rider tag) hi langhter
hrimhrim ding. Mawṭaw tar ding (tag) a nei lomi cu mawṭaw chiah/park hnu ah office chung ah
luh i don ding. Mawṭaw tar ding hi zung ah hal khawh a si. Asiloah Mrs. Terra Weddell hi
317-789-2609 asiloah email in tweddell@perryschools.org ah hal khawh a si lai.
2. Zanglei i fale lawi nak ding bus cit dingmi (transportation) thlen piak a herh ding a si ahcun
zanlei 3:00 hlan ah zung (front office) ah chimh HRIMHRIM ding.
3. A zungzal in, fale don tik ah ID i ken zungzan ding ti hi philh lo ding.
4. Nan fale sianginn i din dingmi ti rawnnak ding tithawl kenter philh hna hlah uh. Ti rawnnak
ding (stations) hi sianginn chung hmun tampi ah chiahpiak an si.
You may come have lunch with your student!
Please make sure you have your ID so the office is able to create you a badge to wear while in our building. The lunch times are listed below.
3rd 11:00 -11:30
2nd 11:30 -12:00
1st 12:10-12:40
4th 12:40-1:10
5th 1:20-1:50
A duhmi nih sianginn ah fale chuncaw rak ei pi khawh a si!
Zaangfah tein siangin nan rat tik ah ID i ken philh hlah uh, sianginn i nan um chung ken
dingmi ṭaang benh (badge) hi zung nih an in tuahpiak hna a herh lai. Chuncaw ei caan cu
atang lei hi an si:
3rd 11:00 -11:30
2nd 11:30 -12:00
1st 12:10-12:40
4th 12:40-1:10
5th 1:20-1:50
Our nurses' office is in desperate need of donations of uniforms and shoes of all sizes!!! We are also accepting coats and winter accessories!
SOCIAL WORK CORNER
Did you know that structure and routines can help kids learn??? Our students are most successful when they can find their supplies, keep their desks organized, and complete work. One of the ways that families can help their students is to practice building healthy habits at home. Routines help build student brain capacity and executive function, which benefits them academically as well as boosting mental health. Learn more with the article below from “Operation Conversation” at https://www.onoursleeves.org/mental-wellness-tools-guides/healthy-habits
How to Develop Healthy Habits in Kids
Habits are so important to mental health because they impact how we think, act, feel and behave. Habits make our lives easier! And when those habits are disrupted, it can take a toll on us and lead to:
Mental fatigue
Frustration
Problems with focus
It’s been harder than ever for many people – children and adults alike – to maintain healthy habits during the pandemic. It’s certainly understandable: For months on end, there have been disruptions to our routines at work, school and home. But even within today’s uncertain climate, it’s possible to help your kids adopt healthy practices and make those behaviors a part of your family’s regular routine.
What Are Some Examples of a Habit?
Your morning routine!
Bathroom
Brush teeth
Get dressed
Eat breakfast
Let the dog out
Get your backpack/purse/work bag
How Can You Help Kids Form Good Habits?
Follow the 3 R’s – and remember to start easy and make small steps toward the goal!
Reminder (the trigger to start the action)
Make it visual.
A calendar or checklist works great. Put it on the fridge or in their room.
Parents will need to give reminders at the start.
Routine (the action you want to take)
Make sure kids know specifically what they are expected to do.
Practice together.
Make sure they are capable.
Reward (what you get for doing the action)
Have the new behavior be rewarding to your child.
Offer something special when the new routine is completed.
This should be small, but meaningful:
2 pieces of small candy
Extra screen time (10 minutes or so)
Penny in the jar to earn something bigger at the end of the week
Practice Example: Home Learning
Here’s an example of how you can build a new daily routine for home learning.
Reminders
Make a daily checklist of activities that need to be completed.
Print out or draw (get the kids involved too).
Post it somewhere obvious.
Provide verbal cues about what is next and what has been completed.
Routine
Specify what each activity means throughout the day:
Cell phones put away unless being used for learning activity.
30 minutes on math means complete your daily worksheets.
Study sight words for 15 minutes.
Take a break from 10 to 10:30 a.m. for free time.
Reward
Offer both short-term and longer-term rewards.
A 30-minute free time break can be part of the reward.
Older kids might get access to their phones periodically during the school day.
Your child is participating in the Second Step program at Mary Bryan Elementary. Previously information was sent out about the content in this program.
Click here for Parent Introduction Letter
Click here for Second Step Introduction Video
Our students complete one unit (5 lessons) each 9 weeks. Each unit has a different focus. This quarter, all of our students will be learning about Emotion Management. The Parent information for each grade level is attached below. This will give you an overview of what your student is learning and ideas for how to build on these skills at home.
First Grade Emotion Management Home Link
Second Grade Emotion Management Home Link
Third Grade Emotion Management Home Link
Fourth Grade Emotion Management Home Link
Fifth Grade Emotion Management Home Link
If you have any questions, or would like more detailed information on lessons, please contact Shannon Romine, Mary Bryan Elementary School Social Worker, at (317) 789-2615 or sromine@perryschools.org.
LEGO CLUB
Lego Club is well under way. Here are the dates for the 2022/2023 school year:
January 13, 2023, January 27, 2023
February 10, 2023, February 24, 2023
March10, 2023
April 7, 2023, April 21, 2023
May 12, 2023
Chess Club meets Thursday mornings at 8:15 AM!!!
District Sports
You can still purchase a yearbook!
Yearbooks are on Sale until March 17, 2023. They are $20.00 each.
You can pay by Cash, Check, or Order Online. Write Checks to Mary Bryan Elementary School.
To order online: visit inter-state.com/order and enter this code: 73067G
It's not too late to order school pictures!
Use Order Code: 69199YB
As we begin to host more home athletic events this year we want to remind families and
students about conduct at our events.
Students attending athletic events should only be sitting in the stands during the games. For
the safety of our students and guests, no one should be playing behind the bleachers or
along the stands. Additionally, no one should enter the event with outside footballs, soccer
balls, etc. They will be taken away.
We appreciate your cooperation and thank you for supporting our athletes!
Student Ticket Policy
All students will be admitted into home athletic events that are not Marion County or IHSAA
tournaments for FREE this school year (2022-2023).
● Grades 9-12 will be admitted free with their student ID.
● Grades K-8 will be admitted free when accompanied by a paid adult.
● Middle school students can attend middle school athletic events for free with their ID.
However all other students must be accompanied by a paid adult.