Tiger Times
Charles Warren Fairbanks #105
Monday November 30th
Returning Virtual Learning November 23rd
On Thursday, Nov. 12, the Marion County Public Health Dept. ordered all K-12 schools in the county to return to 100% remote learning on or before Nov. 30 because of the recent surge in COVID-19 positivity rates throughout Marion County.
Current data shows the number of positive COVID cases in the county is increasing at an alarming rate — from 5% in October to now more than 10% (as of Nov. 11).
IPS is committed to following the guidelines set forth by county health medical experts and will be returning to 100% remote learning for all grades, Pre-K-12, starting Monday, Nov. 23, through Monday, Jan. 18.
Remote Learning
Your child's teacher will review expectations and procedures for the first week. It is important to try to have a quiet area for your child, headphones, and remember there is a camera and a microphone that will be on in your home for the school day.
Students will use one link for the entire day. They will start with morning meeting and stay with that link all day, including specials, Tiger Time, math, reading, etc. The teacher will come to the link, students do not need to switch links throughout the day.
Please refer to the information that was sent home with students on Friday for contact information, schedules, FAQ's. This information can also be found by clicking on the hyperlinks below:
Meals
The IPS Food Service Team will provide multiple days’ worth of prepackaged meals (breakfast and lunch) two days a week for students during remote learning days at multiple locations throughout the district.
Meals are available to any child 18 years of age and younger regardless of enrollment in IPS. Meals will be handed out drive-thru style in parking lots. Drive to the door number listed below.
Meal distribution, which begins the week of Nov. 23, will be held from:
• 8–10 a.m. and 12–3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• On Tuesdays, students will receive three (3) days’ worth of meals.
• On Thursdays, students will receive two (2) days’ worth of meals.
NOTE: Due to the upcoming holidays, there will be no Thursday meal service on November 26, December 24 or December 31. IPS will distribute 5 days’ worth of meals on Tuesday of those weeks.
• Anna Brochhausen School 88 | 5801 E. 16th St. | Door 6
• Arlington Middle School | 4825 N. Arlington Ave. | Door 8
• Brookside School 54 | 3150 E. 10th St. | Door 8
• Carl Wilde School 79 | 5002 W. 34th St. | Door 11
• Center for Inquiry School 70 | 510 46th St. | Door 7
• Charles Warren Fairbanks School 105 | 8620 Montery Road | Door 5
• Clarence Farrington School 61 |4326 Patricia St. | Door 7
• Cold Spring School | 3650 Cold Spring Road | Door 6
• Christian Park School 82 | 4700 English Ave. | Door 7
• Daniel Webster School 46 | 1450 S. Reisner St. | Door 6
• Eleanor Skillen | 1410 Wade St. | Door 11
• Ernie Pyle School 90 | 3351 W. 18th St. | Door 9
• Francis W. Parker School 56 | 2352 N. Columbia Ave. | Door 1
• George W. Julian School 57 | 5435 E. Washington St. | Door 7
• George Washington Carver School 87 | 2411 Indianapolis Ave. | Door 6
• George Washington High School | 2215 W. Washington St. | Door 2
• Harshman Middle School | 1501 E. 10th St. | Door 6
• IPS | Butler Laboratory School 60 | 3330 N. Pennsylvania St. | Door 6
• James A. Garfield School 31 | 301 Lincoln St. | Door 2
• James Whitcomb Riley | 150 W. 10th St. | Door 8
• Meredith Nicholson School 96 | 3651 N. Kiel Ave. | Door 8
• Paul I. Miller School 114 | 2251 Sloan Ave. | Door 7
• Sankofa School of Success @ Arlington Woods 99 | 5801 E. 30th St. | Door 10
• Sidener Academy for High Ability Students | 2424 Kessler Blvd. | Door 6
• William McKinley School 39 | 1733 Spann Ave. | Door 9
Gleaners Meals
Starting Monday, Nov. 30, families can pick-up a Gleaners Family Meal Box of groceries at the selected schools listed below. Boxes are distributed in a drive-through in the parking lot of each school; drive to the door number listed.
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7 p.m.:
- Anna Brochhausen School 88 | 5801 E. 16th St. | Door 11
- Charles Warren Fairbanks School 105 | 8620 Montery Road | Door 1
- Christian Park School 82 | 4700 English Ave. | Door 9
- Daniel Webster School 46 | 1450 S. Reisner St. | Door 5
- Eleanor Skillen | 1410 Wade St. | Door 6
- Ernie Pyle School 90 | 3351 W. 18th St. | Door 9
- Francis W. Parker School 56 | 2352 N. Columbia Ave. | Door 8
- James Whitcomb Riley | 150 W. 10th St. | Door 6
- Meredith Nicholson School 96 | 3651 N. Kiel Ave. | Door 5
High Ability Testing
Learning Hubs
IPS Learning Hubs will open on Monday, Nov. 30, for students eligible for McKinney Vento services only. Hubs will be located at Ernie Pyle School 90, James Russell Lowell School 51 and Arsenal Technical High School. Eligible families are being contacted with details.
Student Support Network Sites
IPS will resume Student Support Network sites — in partnership with local community organizations — to provide both on-site and off-site assistance for families during remote learning days.
These partner-run sites offer a safe and structured place for IPS students to attend when families need a supervised environment for their children during remote learning. Some sites could open as early as Nov. 23, with most opening Nov. 30.
Student Support Network sites in IPS buildings will be open to a limited number of students and will offer a variety of services, including:
- Access to remote learning assistance and training for care providers.
- Small group classroom supervision for students by the partner.
- Meals (breakfast and lunch) provided by the IPS Food Service Team.
Sites will adhere to the CDC and local/state COVID-19 guidelines, including social distancing; daily and frequent cleaning, including high-touch surfaces and areas; and frequent handwashing and hand-sanitizing stations. Masks are also required.
Off-Site Student Support Network Partners opening Nov. 23:
- Irsay Family YMCA- Full Day eLearning Care
430 S. Alabama St.
Indianpolis, IN 46225
(317) 771-1453
Registration Available
- Hawthorne Community Center
2440 W. Ohio St.
Indianapolis, IN 46222
https://hawthornecenter.org
*Currently at capacity. Awaiting waitlist materials.
- MLK Community Center
40 W. 40th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
www.MLKCenterIndy.org/learn
Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis
- Finish Line Boys & Girls Club, 3870 North Post Road, 317-672-3410
- Keenan-Stahl Boys & Girls Club, 1949 East Troy Ave., 317-784-4561
- LeGore Boys & Girls Club, 5228 West Minnesota St., 317-241-0557
- Lilly Boys & Girls Club, 801 South State, 317-632-2010
- Wheeler-Dowe Boys & Girls Club, 2310 East 30th St., 317-926-4222
www.bgcindy.org
Off-Site Student Support Networks opening Nov. 30:
- Crossroads Academy
4602 N. College Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46205
www.crossroadsamec.org
Parent Letter
Health Care Form
Registration Application
Program dates: 11/30-1/15/21
On-Site Student Support Networks opening Nov. 30:
- Shepherd Community Center at:
Ralph Waldo Emerson 58, 321 North Linwood Ave.
www.shepherdcommunity.org
- Edna Martin Christian Center at:
Anna Brochhausen 88, 5801 E. 16th St.
Registration Available
- AYS Liftoff E-Learning at:
-Broad Ripple High School, 1405 Broad Ripple Ave.
-Clarence Farrington School 61, 4326 Patricia St.
This program will focus on providing e-learning and social and emotional support for students in a safe and healthy environment.
Learn more and register today at www.ayskids.org/e-learning!
On-Site Student Support Network opening Dec. 7:
- John H. Boner Community Center at:
-Thomas Gregg 15, 2302 East Michigan St.
-Brookside 54, 3150 East 10th St.
www.jbncenters.org
Waitlist Form
More information on site opening dates, times, locations and registration links will be provided in the coming days.
Please Note: All On-Site Student Support Networks will be closed during winter beak, Dec. 21-Jan. 1. All Off-Site Student Support Networks may have a different holiday schedule, please inquire with that particular site.
Thanksgiving Baskets and Christmas
Thanksgiving Baskets will be distributed on November 23rd and November 24th You should have received confirmation either via text or phone.
Christmas Assistance pickup will be on ember 14th. A confirmation text will be sent this week about those who made the list and what time distribution will be. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Ms. Parker at -719-9417 or via email parkertm@myips.org
Choice Applications Are Now Open!
Family Fun Night (Bingo)
and Prizes will be given to bingo winners. Parents who log on with their child will be entered into a raffle for a Holiday Basket.
Wednesday, Dec 9, 2020, 05:00 PM
Online
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
School Communication
School Messenger
Parents and Guardians
You can take advantage of our Text Messaging Service Our school utilizes the SchoolMessenger system to deliver text messages, straight to your mobile phone with important information about events, school closings,
safety alerts and more.*
You can participate in this free service* just by sending a text message of “Y” or “Yes” to our school’s short code number, 67587. You can also opt out of these messages at
any time by simply replying to one of our messages with “Stop”.
Ms. Parker
Email: parkertm@myips.org
Website: myips.org/charleswarrenfairbanks
Location: 8620 Montery Road, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Phone: 317-226-4105
Facebook: facebook.com/IPSFairbanks105
Twitter: @IPSFairbanks105