Explorer News
Indian Creek Elementary - December 2016
Principal's Message
Dear Indian Creek Parents,
As winter break nears we want to ensure that all our families are aware of some powerful websites that students can access over Winter Break. Winter Break is 18 days long. That is 18 days that students are not in school. Although we do want students to enjoy their time with their loved ones, we do not want students to regress in any way from all gains they have made this first semester.
There are numerous websites that we utilize at school that students can also access at home.
All Students:
Lexia/core 5: http://www.lexiacore5.com/ (your student’s UN/PW)
Indianapolis Public Library: www.indypl.org (students have their log in - can access web based books)
Dreambox: http://www.dreambox.com (UN: 7-digit student # PW: MSDLT1234)
MYON.com: www.myon.com (School Name: Hoosier Family of Readers / Username: read / Password: read)
Primary Grades (1-3)
Razkids: https://www.raz-kids.com/ (use class pw just like at school) (NOT 3RD GRADE)
Tumblebooks: http://www.ltschools.org/portal/students (LTOnline site/student tab/Tumblebooks Library - free through district site only)
BrainpopJr.: https://jr.brainpop.com/ UN:ic5293 PW: brainpop (district funded)
Intermediate Grades (4-6)
Brain Pop: www.brainpop.com UN:ic5293 PW: brainpop (district funded)
Khan Academy: www.khanacademy.com (create your own user name and password)
Flocabulary: www.flocabulary.com UN & PW: msdltstudent (district funded)
Prodigy: https://www.prodigygame.com (create your own username and password)
NewsELA: https://newsela.com (can access a variety of news related articles)
If you are not receiving weekly Sunday messages via phone and/or email please contact the office at 964-4400.
Month in Review - November
Honor an Educator
Upcoming Events
December
2: Movie Night
8: Skating Party
10: VEX IQ Robotics Competition at Fall Creek Valley MS
12: Family & Friends Choir Concert, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
14: Picture Re-takes
14: Dine to Donate at Puccini's, BW3's, Squealers, and Culver's
21: End of 1st Semester; last day for students
22-31: Winter Break; Students return January 9th
January
9: Students return to school
13: Semester Honors Program
16: MLK, JR. Day; no school
19: 3rd Grade IREAD Night, 6:00 p.m.
24: Skating Party, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
27: Movie Night, 6:30
Dine to Donate
Cafeteria News
Explorer News TV
Fall Book Fair
October Students of the Month
Parent Information and Resource Center
Did you know that there is a Parent Information and Resource Center in our area? The Indiana Partnerships Center located at 911 E. 86th Street, Suite 110 works to empower parents about their rights and responsibilities pertaining to their children’s education in the following ways:
- Providing parent-focused workshops that are scheduled by schools, community groups, or parent groups.
- Providing education-related information and resource materials, including information about school choice, attendance, tips for parents and teachers talking together, and how to have a family friendly school.
- Helping schools develop parent engagement strategies that provide opportunities for parents to become decision-makers in their children's school, resources for school improvement, and mentors to others.
Contact them at 317-205-2595 or on the web at www.fscp.org for more information on how you can become involved!
Community Activities & Events
- Join STEM Scouts at McKenzie Center for Innovation & Technology, 7250 East 75th Street, Door 6, Lab 4N! Meetings are every Wednesday from 4:00 to 5:30pm, for elementary (3-6) and middle school (7-8). Sign up today at stemscouts.org/indianapolis! For more information, contact Bethany Thomas at betthom@crossroadsbsa.org
Contact Us
Indian Creek Elementary
School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
10833 East 56th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46235
Twitter: @IC_Explorers
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/indiancreekelementary
Phone: 317-964-4400
Fax: 317-823-3400
Attendance: 317-964-4405