Eisenhower Chatter
September 18, 2020
Save the Date
S E P T E M B E R
- 22nd - Review Midterm Progress
O C T O B E R
- 13th - PTO Meeting 4:00 p.m.
- 16th - NO SCHOOL - Fall Break
- 19th - NO SCHOOL - Fall Break
- 27th - End of 1st Grading Period
Before and After School Latch Key Child Care
Complete a form for each child.
The Latch Key program is in operation before school from 6:00-10:00 a.m. and 3:45-6:30 p.m. every day school is in session. School is considered in session when in-person or distance learning is taking place.
To apply for the Latch Key Program for Child Care a $10.00 annual non-refundable family enrollment fee must be paid. The Latch Key Child Care Program cost is $7.00 for each before school session and $7.00 for each after school session.
To reserve your child’s session for the upcoming week prepay by Thursday of each week. If your registration is received and there are no session openings due to capacity limits, your name will be put on a waiting list and you will be notified when an opening becomes available.
All checks should be made payable to the school site your child attends: Eisenhower Latch Key, Jerry Ross Latch Key, Lake Street Latch Key, MacArthur Latch Key, Solon Robinson Latch Key, Timothy Ball Latch Key, or Winfield Latch Key.
Please use this link to submit a ‘Before and After School Latch Key Child Care Application.’
FOOD SERVICE UPDATES
Federal Food Waiver
Beginning September 10, 2020, the State of Indiana Department of Nutrition has approved a federal waiver to allow schools to offer Free breakfast and lunch to ALL students. The waiver extends through December 31, 2020, dependent on available funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
The approval allows schools to offer meals to all children at no charge this fall. The goal of this offering is to assist our families by minimizing the financial challenges during a pandemic.
Beginning Monday, September 14, 2020, all students in the Crown Point Community School Corporation are eligible to receive free breakfast & lunch each day. Per the USDA guidelines, This does not include second /additional meals or any ala carte items. This waiver does NOT cover textbook assistance.
Our families who are on our free and reduced benefit program will still need to update their application which is due to expire October 5, 2020. Once the waiver is over it will be important to have the updated application on file so your benefits will not be interrupted.
The Great Apple Crunch
We know the Great Apple Crunch will be different this year, and we are still excited to support our local farmers and ensure access to nutritious foods. The simple and fun premise of purchasing and crunching into local apples can be adapted for remote meal options and socially distant participation. Our team is working to make it easy and safe to participate.
What is the Crunch? Celebrate National Farm to School Month by collectively purchasing and crunching into locally and regionally grown apples at NOON on Thursday, October 8. Then share photos from your Crunch on social media! Everyone is welcome to Crunch! Although we aim for a regional Crunch on October 8, you are welcome to Crunch any day or time in October that works for you.
Who: K-12 schools, early care and education sites, hospitals, colleges and universities, farms, state and local agencies, non-profit organizations, local businesses, groups, and even households can register to Crunch this year! Anyone who wants to show support for local farmers and school food can join!
Where: Anyone across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio can register to Crunch in 2020! Crunch from a socially distanced classroom, the apple orchard, Zoom, the school garden, home, or any safe and creative place!
Join in! Last October 1,815,331 students, children, teachers, and good food supporters across the region crunched. Let’s join forces and meet the HUGE goal of 2 MILLION CRUNCHES in 2020! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to get updates and see photos from last year’s Crunch. Register your Crunch today to receive the helpful Crunch Guide and special resources for crunching during COVID-19.
STUDENT DEVICES & TECHNOLOGY
Chromebook Repair and Support
The Chromebook is the property of the school within the Crown Point Community School Corporation. Therefore, the device must be repaired by Crown Point Technology staff.
1. If a student is attending classes in person, please see your School Media Specialist for Chromebook repair.
2. If a student is a fully distant at-home learner and the Chromebook is broken or fails to work or your charger needs repair please fill out this Chromebook Repair Form. Your School Media Specialist will contact you.
3. For help with the RDS Log-in or the Buzz Button inside RDS complete the CPCSC Support Form.
4. If you are having issues with one of your courses on Buzz, please contact the teacher via email.
BUZZ and RDS Help
Need assistance with BUZZ or RDS? The video tutorials below are here to help!
How does my student get on BUZZ?
https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cYjYobm143
How does my student navigate BUZZ?
Nurse Notes
COVID Information for Parents
Back to school resources for parents can be found at http://www.coronavirus.in.gov or ISDH call center @ 1-877-826-0011 from 8am-5pm daily.
COVID-19 Symptoms
If a child, faculty or staff member has any of the following symptoms, that indicates a possible illness that may put them at risk for spreading illness to others.
- Temperature 100.0 degrees Fahrenheit or higher
- Sore throat
- New uncontrolled cough that causes difficulty breathing (for students with chronic allergic/asthmatic cough, a change in their cough from baseline)
- Diarrhea, vomiting or abdominal pain
- New onset of severe headache, especially with a fever
- Loss of taste or smell
Community & Extracurricular Opportunities
Do you have a pre-kindergarten aged child who will attend kindergarten at Eisenhower Elementary in 2021-2022? Enroll in the CP Birth to School Kindergarten Readiness program to receive FREE monthly Learning Kits! Signups for the September learning kit is open until Monday, September 14! Please visit the CP Birth to School Kindergarten Readiness website for more information https://tinyurl.com/cpkindergartenreadiness, or contact CP Birth to School Coordinator, Jamie Kalk, at jkalk@cps.k12.in.us.
PTO Corner
Dear Ike families,
In an effort to lessen economic stress through fundraising, things will look a little different for the PTO this school year. We are asking parents and families of Eisenhower students to participate in more passive fundraising methods. We plan to do a few of our normal fundraisers throughout the year and would appreciate your help in participating in the many other smaller ways we can earn money for our school. It can really add up!
Box Tops
Stracks Receipts
Amazon Smile
Family Dine Out Nights T.B.D.
Mask Fundraiser (September)
Coupon Books (October)
Thank you for you understanding and grace, Eisenhower PTO Board
Amazon Smile
AmazonSmile is a program that donates a percentage of your eligible purchases on Amazon to a charity of your choice. All you need to do is start your shopping at smile.amazon.com. The donation will be made at no extra cost to you!!
Here's how to shop AmazonSmile:
1. Visit smile.amazon.com
2. Sign in with your Amazon.com credentials.
3. Go to Programs and select Amazon Smile.
4. Search for Eisenhower Elementary School PTO (Make sure to choose the correct one)
5. Select your charity.
6. Start shopping!
7. Add a bookmark for smile.amazon.com to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile
*If you shop with Amazon App please do the above then delete your app and reload it onto your phone. You will then be able to go under Programs in the app to find Amazon Smile.
Boxtops for Education
Box Tops for Education allows you to earn cash for our school, with products that you likely already buy. Simply scan your store receipt with the Box Tops mobile app to identify participating products and instantly add cash to your school's earnings online. Here’s how:
Step 1: Download the App and/or Access the Mobile Website. Download and access the App via your mobile device. In lieu of the App, you can choose to access the Box Tops for Education Mobile Website (the “Mobile Website”) via your smartphone or tablet.
Step 2: Register for an Account. To earn for your school and access the features of the App or the Mobile Website you must register for an account. Membership is free and takes minutes to do!
Step 3: Shop. Purchase products participating in the Box Tops for Education program. Keep your receipt!
Step 4: Redeem your Receipt. Redeem the Box Tops for Education earnings from your purchase by scanning your full receipt with the App or Mobile Website within 14 days of your date of purchase as indicated on the receipt.
Dine to Donate Food Nights
A restaurant fundraiser is a great way to earn cash for your school and get a full belly! Simply eat at or order take-out from a chosen restaurant on a particular day and the restaurant donates back a set percentage of sales to us. These events are truly a win-win scenario! Restaurants that do fundraisers establish closer ties with their communities and your friends, family, and supporters get a chance to enjoy a delicious meal!
A flyer will be sent out to you for the chosen restaurant. In the past, we have done McDonald’s, Chipotle and Chick-fil-A. Simply bring the flyer with you to that location, order your food and enjoy!!
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School
Principal
Website: https://www.cps.k12.in.us/Domain/421
Location: 1450 South Main Street, Crown Point, IN, USA
Phone: 219-663-8800