Cougar Courier
Greetings from Dr. G
August 31, 2019
While we have a shortened week coming up, it is packed. Be sure to check out the dates to know later in the newsletter.
Picture day is Wednesday, September 4th. We are allowing scholars to dress up for picture day but this is NOT a dress down day. Ripped pants, t-shirts, or sweats are not acceptable.
Upon reflection and analysis of the dress code, the administrative team has made the following changes to the dress code. We appreciate your help in making sure scholars are adhering to the dress code. Parents will be contacted if scholars are chronically failing to follow the dress code.
Tops:
Tops should be red, yellow (any shade), white, light blue, navy blue, or black.
Tops should have a collar (unless it’s spirit wear)
Tops should be free of large images and inappropriate language
Bottoms:
Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be longer than finger-tip at arm’s length
Shorts are only permissible 1st and 4th quarter
Colors - tan/khaki, navy or black
No blue jeans or sweats
Bottoms should not be form fitting
Shoes must be appropriate for school. Please, no open toed sandals, slides, or flip flops
Notes:
Students may wear tops with hood but should not have the hood up.
Have a restful and rejuvenating holiday weekend. We will see your scholars on Tuesday!
Blessings,
Dr. Garcia
Our Cougars are Engaged in and out of the Classroom!
Dates to Know
September 2nd- Labor Day. Schools and offices are closed.
September 3rd- Auditions for the Children's Choir of Michiana 6:00-7:30 pm at IUSB in Northside Hall, room #026. Grades 4-12 are eligible to audition.
September 4th- First late start. School will start at 10 amSeptember 4th- school picture day
September 4th- Talks with Todd (Dr. Cummings) at Sunrise Cafe from 8:30-9:30 am
September 6th- the last day to order spirit wear
September 27th- Award winning YA author, Kwame Alexander will be in appearance at the St. Joseph County Public Library at 6:00 pm. The SJCPL and The Brain Lair are proud to sponsor this event. Tickets are required.
September 28- CIA Volleyball Tournament 8:00-4:00 (at home)
October 12- CIA Volleyball Tournament 8:00-4:00 (at home)
Notes from PTSCO
Parents, if you are interested in volunteering at CIA, please let us know. Some of our needs include classroom volunteers, someone to run the ROAR store during lunch, trivia planning committee and chaperones for field trips. Please email PTSCO President, Mindy Fountain, if you are interested! Email: melinda.fountain@outlook.com
PTSO Dates (tentative). Please enter Door 4. Meetings begin at 5:30 pm.
September 24
October 22
November 26
December 10
January 28
February 25
March 24
April 28
May 26
Last Day to Purchase Items is September 6th

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