Brentwood Bulletin
August 22, 2016
Brentwood Elementary Mission Statement
~Achievement~Actions~Attitudes~
Picture Day TOMORROW!!!
Students of the Week ~ August 26, 2016
Thank you PTO & Brentwood Staff!
A HUGE "Thank You" goes out to our PTO and our Staff for helping make our first Donuts with Dads such a GREAT success! We had over 300 special men accompany their children or grandchildren to Brentwood bright and early Friday morning to enjoy breakfast and more importantly TIME with each other!
PHS' Shrek the Musical is Looking for 4th & 5th Grade Students
Attention any 4th - 6th grader!!! YOU have an opportunity to be part of the PHS cast in this year's fall musical: SHREK the Musical.
Auditions in PHS Auditorium: (Bring completed Audition Sheet to audition.)
4th Grade Students: Monday, August 29th
5th Grade Students: Thursday, September 1st
Shrek Performance Dates:
Friday, November 18th at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 19th at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
**There is a mandatory Dress Rehearsal on Thursday, November 17th**
Those interested in auditioning for the chorus parts need to prepare "Happy Birthday" without accompaniment.
Please sign up for ONE audition time slot on signupgenius.com. These are NOT open auditions, you MUST select a time slot online to audition, and there are limited spaces per slot. Audition sign-ups will close on Friday, August 26th at 3 p.m. The cast list will be posted Friday, September 9th at 3:05 p.m. at the High School and on the PCSC website SHREK page.
**IMPORTANT** As part of the commitment of your child being in Shrek, the Musical, we ask that at least one parent commit to help in some way, either during dress rehearsals or at a performance. We will have sign-up sheets and more details for you at the parent meeting on September 12th. (You will receive a FULL schedule at auditions.)
Participation fee for all students is $40. This fee included a cast t-shirt, a yard sign, costume needs, and lunch for each cast/crew member on Saturday 11/19 for the period between the two shows.
If you have any questions please email Karen Alexander at kalexander@plainfield.k12.in.us.
Holiday Ornament Fundraiser
Let your school spirit shine, shorten your gift list, and support PHS Prom! We will be selling the ornaments below at the home football games on 9/2 and 9/9, or you can place an order! Please return the form to the office of your school with a check payable to PHS between now and 9/16, and we will deliver back to schools shortly after receipt.
Please note the following information if you order through the school:
Name___________________ Phone ___________
Child’s School _____________________________
Child’s Name _______________ Teacher _________________
Acrylic (Royal Blue, Red/White P) $5.00 each Quantity: _____
Total: $_____
Pewter Ornament $15.00 each Quantity: _____
Total: $_____
Total Money Collected: $_____
**Checks payable to PHS, Thank you!
See photos below:
Email: mmenser@plainfield.k12.in.us
Free Parenting Forum Hosted by PCSC
PCSC is sponsoring a free Parenting Forum:
Communication, Discipline, & Self-Management Strategies for Parenting
Presented by Michele Hamstra
Plainfield High School Auditorium
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
6:30 – 8:00
Plainfield Homecoming Carnival
When: Friday, September 9th 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Where: Plainfield High School (the field on the northwest side of the building)
Parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. and starts at Hadley Rd & Red Pride Dr, then will loop around Red Pride Dr and end at the PHS Football Stadium.
This is a FREE event for all ages! Donations are accepted for Riley Hospital for Children at the entrance.
Games
Face Painting
Inflatables
Obstacle Course
Photo Booth
Food Vendors
An Much, Much More!!!
Smart Steps: A Body Safety Program for Children
We are happy to announce that Plainfield Community Elementary School District will be partnering this year with Chaucie’s Place, a child advocacy organization in Hamilton County, to bring Smart Steps: A Body Safety Program for Children to our students. Smart Steps is a child sexual abuse prevention and education program that empowers your child to say “NO!” to any unwanted touches that make them uncomfortable from anyone.
We invite you to attend a Chaucie’s Place Parent Night to learn more about the Smart Steps program at Central Elementary School on Monday, September 26th from 6:30pm – 7:30pm. This meeting is open to all parents and/or guardians of Kindergarten, 2nd and 4th grade students. Please be advised that Parent Night is not open to children. To learn more about Chaucie’s Place visit: www.chauciesplace.org.
The Non-Fundraiser Fundraiser
Our PTO is looking to raise at least $3000 to cover main PTO events this year.
Please consider donating to help us continue activities during and after school without asking for items to be donated for each event. Please send in the form PTO sent home or just put your donation in an envelope and notate "PTO Donation to Treasurer" on the outside along with your child's name and teacher (or you may choose to keep your donation anonymous).
Thanks!
Kroger Community Rewards
Do you shop for groceries? Do you ever shop at Kroger?
Kroger is committed to helping our communities grow and prosper. Year after year, local schools, churches and other nonprofit organizations will earn millions of dollars through Kroger Community Rewards.
Kroger Community Rewards makes fund-raising easy..all you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Plus Card!
Enroll TODAY by using our PTO # 74295 by clicking HERE.
Purdue Space Day - Grades 3-8
Purdue Space Day provides a FREE opportunity to learn about STEM and space exploration by participating in three age-appropriate activity sessions and listening to astronaut Jerry Ross. Parents and teachers are welcome to attend along with their students.
WHEN: Saturday, October 22, 2016 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Apply online starting September 1st at www.purduespaceday.com. Registration will run until September 30th or until spots are filled. Spaces fill up fast, so apply ASAP. A confirmation packet with detailed information about the day will be emailed during the week of October 3rd.
Please make your own travel arrangement to and from the campus. Parking is FREE!
Camp will break from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Students must provide their own lunch and are required to have an adult chaperone for the lunch period. Fast food establishments are close by and sack lunches and picnics can be brought. There is ample seating space within all four floors of Armstrong Hall and around campus.
PSD will be selling t-shirts at Mission Control on the event day. They make for a fun reminder of the day but are not required for the event. They will cost $12 and can be paid by either cash or check. Proceeds go directly toward offsetting the cost of the event. Purdue Space Day is a student organization and relies solely on grants and donations to put on the event every year.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PurdueSpaceDay
Brentwood After-School Kickball Club (Grades 4-5)
What: After-School Kickball Club with Mrs. Eakes
Where: Brentwood Gym
When: Wednesdays, September 7th, 14th, & 28th from 3:50 - 4:45 p.m.
This club is open to the first 45 students who return the registration form. Students must be picked up promptly by 4:45 p.m. outside the gym door (Door #5) if they sign up for this club. (If students live within the walking district they can walk home with parent permission). If you have any questions please email Mrs. Eakes at meakes@plainfield.k12.in.us.
The 500 Festival Mini-Mini
Indiana's youngest runners will take over the world's largest sporting venue as part of the 500 Festival's newest event - the 500 Festival mini-mini! The 500 Festival mini-mini is the first and only youth run to take place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Designed specifically for kids, the 500 Festival mini-mini provides Indiana's youth with an "Indy Mini" experience that's sized just for them. The inaugural 500 Festival mini-mini will take place on Sunday, September 10, 2016 and is open to children 5 - 12.
Rec Volleyball League
Calling all Girls & Boys in grades 1 - 8!
Plainfield Parks & Recreation has a new Rec Volleyball League starting up. Register Today!
- Days of the week are Tuesday, Wednesday, and or Thursday
- Volunteer coaches sign up at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/plainfieldin/default.cfm and choose the "Parks & Recreation Volunteer"
- Dates and times are subject to change based on participation levels.
For additional questions, please feel free to contact Brian McLane at 317-839-7665 or email at bmclane@town.plainfield.in.us.
Cost: $85
Registration begins: June 24th
Registration deadline: August 28th
Anticipated start date: September 13th
Girls Basketball Sign Ups & Evaluations
IGHL Travel Basketball is played on Sunday afternoons against local School Teams. It is a great way to build youth skills, and play competitive basketball against kids the same age and grade level. Players must be Plainfield District.
Evals held at Plainfield High School Fieldhouse
Aug. 22 - Sign-ups and Evals for Grades 6-8 at 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Aug. 24 - Sign-ups and Evals for Grades 2-5 at 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Aug. 28 - Call Backs, Team Selections and Parent Meeting 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Please contact Shane Abrell with questions at sabrell@plainfield.k12.in.us
Plainfield Youth Basketball Tryouts ~ for boys in grades 2-6
Plainfield Youth Basketball Club (PYBC) will be having their annual tryouts , for our boys travel basketball teams, grades 2-6th. All players must pre-register online to tryout. We will have 1 2nd grade team and 2 teams in grades 3,4,5, and 6. The number of players per team will range from 8-10 players. The players will be selected by a combination of board members, Plainfield Basketball Varsity staff, and by selected coaches. The tryouts will be closed door, and parents may wait in the High School/MIddle School lobbies for tryouts to conclude.
Parents will then be notified , via email , if their child should attend their grade levels final tryout on Sept. 18th. Team rosters will be posted no later than Sept. 21st. *** 2nd graders will have a 1 time evaluation and are required to attend this session to participate***. Please arrive at least 25 minutes prior to each session to check in. Please email jeast7801@comcast.net if you have an interest in coaching. If your child is selected to participate further instructions will follow.
Cost: $65 (+$3.90 if paying online) . Uniform (may use last years) : $50. Shooting Shirt (optional): $25
Open enrollment students, private school and home school players have to play for the public school district in which they reside.
New Information this Year for Dismissal
Dismissal is a very busy time of day at Brentwood. This is the time that a lot of parents are stopping in the office or calling with questions. This is the time of day that teachers are trying to get the last bits of their lessons taught for the day. This is the time of day that principals and safety officers at our school strive to make the end of the day more efficient and safe.
It is important for parents to communicate the way in which their child should go home from school with their child's teacher. While one consistent way home from school every day for every student is sometimes impossible, we do ask that you keep your schedule as uniform as you can to help both your child and your child's teacher.
IF you need to change your child's dismissal plan the best way to notify the teacher of this change is by sending a dated and signed letter to them in your child's homework folder. In the case of an emergency dismissal change for your child please call the main office at 317-839-4802 no later than 3 p.m. to ensure the message has time to reach your child's teacher. We ask that you DO NOT send emails to teachers during the day asking to change your child's dismissal plan for THAT day as teachers are very busy during the school day and may not have time to check their email before dismissal.
Another safety precaution that we have implemented this year pertains to our walking students. We ask parents who meet their children who are walking students in one of two locations. If you live in the walking district in front of Brentwood Elementary (Oliver Avenue area) please meet your child at the intersection of Oliver Avenue and Brentwood Drive, by the crosswalk. If you live in the walking district behind Brentwood Elementary (Hancook Road area) please meet your walking student on the blacktop by the playground with the basketball hoop. This will offer free-flow exit for our car riding students who must exit out our front doors.
Starting TODAY!!! We will be putting into motion our Car Rider Number Sign system for pick-up. Letters with information from Mrs. Walker, our principal, have gone home with all students. If you did not receive a letter please contact your child's teacher or the front office to have one sent home with your child. Every car riding family must sign up for a Car Rider number that will be unique to your student(s) to ensure that dismissal for our Car Riding Students can operate at the highest level of security.
Thank you for being so understanding as we strive to make Brentwood's dismissal process even more efficient than it already was! Without you this would not be possible. Please email Ms. Clark in the office if you have any questions at rclark@plainfield.k12.in.us or call the office at 317-839-4802.
Brentwood's school hours are 8:50 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.
Bus information for students signed up for transportation services is now available in PowerSchool, in your child's account, under Student Information - Grades & Attendance. You can also download Here Comes the Bus app for FREE this year! Once you download it, use our corporation ID #82021 and your student's ID number found in PowerSchool. This app will give you a real-time image of where the bus is, both coming home and going to school.
Aug & Sept-at-a-Glance
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
School Picture Day
Monday, September 5, 2016
Labor Day - NO SCHOOL
Friday, September 9, 2016
Picture Make-ups
Monday, September 19, 2016
PTO Meeting
6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
PTO Hot Skates Fundraiser
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Teacher In-Service Day
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Friday, September 23, 2016
PTO Family Movie Night
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Monday, September 26, 2016
Body Safety Parent Night
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
BRENTWOOD 4TH GRADE STUDENTS PREPARE FOR A FIELD TRIP THEY'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER...
The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site (BHPS), together with the Indiana Statehouse Tour Office and the Indiana State Library, propose a combined, free field trip initiative to serve 4th grade classes across the State of Indiana from 2014 to 2016, leading up to and in celebration of our state’s bicentennial. This field trip will achieve 31 unique Indiana state standards and a purpose of instilling state pride via physical visitation, online interactives, and teacher/classroom support materials.
Our 4th grade students at Brentwood (as well as the other three Plainfield elementary schools students) will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play an important part in our state's 200th birthday celebration. Indiana turns 200 years old on December 11, 2016. This September they will be part of the statewide Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay presented by Duke Energy.
A map of the entire route can be found here.
The Torch Relay’s Hendricks County journey will conclude with a ceremonial passing of the torch to Morgan County. All of the events will be free and open to the public.
To find out more about all of the festivities planned to mark Indiana's 200th statehood day please visit the Indiana Bicentennial Celebration's home page.
POWERSCHOOL FOR PARENTS
Late last week your child should have brought home a PowerSchool Parent Portal letter with instructions on how you can sign up with PowerSchool. PowerSchool is Plainfield Community School district's electronic student management system where student information is collected and stored. The portal is the "doorway" into the system giving parents access to information about their children.
The PowerSchool Parent Portal gives parents and students access to real-time information that may included attendance, grades, lunch balances and detailed assignment descriptions and school bulletins. Everyone stays connected. Students can stay on top of assignments, parents are able to participate in their children's progress, and teachers can share information with parents and students.
Please find the PowerSchool Parent Portal by clicking on this link. Choose "Sign In" if you already have an existing account or "Create Account" if this is your first time.
CONVENIENT WAY TO FUND YOUR CHILD'S LUNCH ACCOUNT & PAY TEXT BOOK RENTAL
All students received information this week on how to fund their lunch accounts through eFunds for Schools. Under your child's name on this paper was their student ID number which you will need to set up your account for the first time. If you have multiple children in the Plainfield Community School Corporation you can link them to one account.
eFunds also lets you pay your text book rental payment online. Please note that eFunds does NOT tell you the amount of your text book rental fee so please know the exact amount before you sign on to pay it through eFunds.
You can find the link to eFunds (and our other option sendmoneytoschool.com on our website by clicking on our Food Services link.
SAFE VISITOR SOLUTIONS
At Plainfield Community School Corporation your children's safety is an extremely important priority. That is why this year we have implemented new security measures that you will notice upon entering our front office. You will now be required to present your driver's license or state issued ID card to the office staff. They will scan the barcode on your ID and take your photograph. An ID sticker will be printed that will be worn during your visit at Brentwood. All visitors will also sign-out by having the same sticker scanned upon exiting the office. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE THE BUILDING FROM ANY OTHER EXIT.
A driver's license or state issued ID card will be required every time you want to enter our school past the office area. This includes any adult visiting a student for lunch, having a meeting with a teacher, talking with the nurse, or helping in a classroom.
The ONLY exception this year for this procedure will be to walk your child to their class the very first day of school as we will have staff members present in the hallways as well as other security personnel present. AFTER the first morning ALL visitors will be required to check in through our Safe Visitor Solutions system.
We thank all our friends and family in advance for their help with this new procedure. We will see all your children on Tuesday!
Volunteer News & Information:
- Volunteer Background Agreement
- Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement (ask at front office the first time you come in to volunteer)
- All visitors must present photo ID in the office before entry
- Read & understand our Emergency Procedures Handout (ask for your copy at the front office)
- Read & understand our "Facts about Bullying" handout (ask for your copy at the front office)
Some guidelines to follow when volunteering at Brentwood (please refer to our handbook for more):
- You may only take photos of your own child. Photos may not be taken of friends or other students and should NEVER be posted on social media sources without the consent of the classroom teacher and the other parents.
- You should avoid taking or making phone calls while supervising students unless for an emergency or communication is needed on a field trip.
- You should not bring other children along on a field trip.
- You must immediately report incidents or suspected incidents of bullying, physical, and/or verbal aggression to a teacher.
"Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer." ~Author Unknown
Stay Informed with Brentwood on Social Media
2016-2017 Brentwood PTO
The PTO looks forward to an exciting year ahead and welcome all teachers, staff, parents, and families to attend meetings and events. We are here to work and partner together to provide a unique, fun, and amazing environment for our students.
We always welcome ideas for new events, fundraising, or info of something going on in the community. Please don't be a strange to our events and we are always accessible.
PTO Officer List 2016-2017
Tanya King, President
Jessica Botts, Vice-President
Carrie Baker, Treasurer
Erika Bever, Secretary
Open Position, Financial Secretary
PTO Email: brentwoodpto2016@gmail.com
Transportation Arrival & Dismissal Info
All car riders arriving in the morning should be dropped off in our car rider lane NOT in our Visitor Parking lot. This ensures they are not crossing over any traffic. New procedures starting August 15th (see below story).
Late Arrivals:
If you child is being dropped off late an adult must come into the office and sign them in.
Student Arrivals (bus riders):
If your child rides the bus to school and will be eating breakfast in the cafeteria please talk to them about going straight to the cafeteria to get their breakfast. This will give them the most time to eat as healthy of a breakfast as possible.Dismissal Changes:
- If you need to change your child's dismissal instructions the best way to do this is to send a signed note to your child's teacher.
- If this is impossible please call the office NO LATER THAN 3:00 p.m. to ensure the dismissal change gets to your child's teacher in a timely matter.
Transportation:
If you are permanently changing how your child goes home or if you move please notify our office at 317-839-4802, as well as Transportation at 317-838-3632, and submit a new Transportation Form to the office.
Email: rclark@plainfield.k12.in.us
Phone: 317-839-4802