Homecroft Kindergarten Academy
February 15, 2019 Weekly Newsletter
School WILL BE IN SESSION on Monday, February 18th to make up for the inclement weather day.
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
- Monday, 2/18 (Presidents Day) School WILL BE IN SESSION (inclement weather make up day)
- February 25th - March 1st - Read Across America Week - (see information below)
- March 18-29 - Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
REMINDER!! EVERY WEDNESDAY IS EARLY RELEASE!!
Please remember that every Wednesday is an early release day. You need to be at your child's bus stop 25 minutes EARLIER than the usual drop off time. Kindergarten students MUST have an adult present or the bus driver will return them to school.
Thank you very much for your help!
HKA Students of the Week!
February 25th - March 1st is Read Across America Week! See information below about how we will celebrate at HKA.
Mighty Oaks Core Values
O - On Task
A - Always try your Best
K - Kind words and hands
S - Safe, Smart Choices
SCHOOL UNIFORM ITEMS NEEDED!!
- Our clinic is in need of school uniform items!! If your child has come home wearing a change of clothing from our clinic, PLEASE return the items to school.
- If you have not sent in a change of clothing, please do so. If the clothing was sent in July, please send in a new set that is appropriate for colder weather. Kindergarten is messy and we often need a change of clothing!! We appreciate your help with this.
2019 Choice Application Information
The choice application period for the 2019-2020 school year will be open on January 14 through February 22, 2019. Students entering the first grade will be assigned to their home school, this may not be the school attached to their Kindergarten Academy. If you want your child to attend a school other than their assigned home school, you must complete the Choice Application. Please remember that Rosa Parks Elementary and Jeremiah Gray Elementary are Choice Schools only. Applications and instructions will be available through our website under the “For Parents” tab as well as at each elementary school. There will be a limited choice of 20 spots per Kindergarten Academy for incoming kindergarten students. There will be no transportation provided for the kindergarten choice program. Please read the instructions and complete the application as directed
USA Hockey Try Hockey for Free Day at Perry Park
USA Hockey Try Hockey for Free Day at Perry Park on February 23, 2019, from 2pm -4pm. This free program is open for boys AND girls ages 4 and up. Equipment will be provided and participants do NOT need previous skating experience to sign up. Those that are interested can sign up at: tryhockeyforfree.com
Edgewood Athletics Youth Baseball & Softball
Edgewood Athletics Youth Baseball & Softball registrations are OPEN online – www.edgewoodathletics.org thru February 11th. Ball park is located @ 6004 Camden Ave Indianapolis, IN 46227. Boys ages 4-12/Girls ages 4-13. Practices will begin March 1st (weather permitting.) Season begins mid-April. Games Monday-Saturdays. Please email edgewoodathletic@gmail.com for further information.
Southport Little League
Southport Little League has served Perry Township community for over 25 years. We’d love to serve you and your family. Registration is now open for the 2019 season, which will begin in just a few short months. Fees will increase the closer we get to the season, so be sure to sign up early! Simply head over to www.southportlittleleague.com and click on “Register” in the top left corner (if you don’t already have an account) or “Log In” (if you have an account). If you have any questions or trouble registering, please email president@southportlittleleague.com.
We look forward to another amazing Little League season and hope to see you and your family out at the ballpark!
Fifth Grade High Ability Screening
Dear Parents/Guardians of fifth grade students:
We need additional information on the academic needs and performance of individual students in order to provide instruction at the appropriate level for each child. We are continuing our screening for the high ability program and depending on the information needed your fifth grade child may be administered a standardized test during the month of February. Parents of students who qualify for the program will receive a letter by the end of May. If you have any questions regarding testing, please contact Kim Jovic at kjovic@perryschools.org.
Homecroft Kindergarten Academy
Location: 1551 E. Southview Drive
Phone: 317-782-3020
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