Adams Elementary
November Newsletter
Adams Elementary School
Website: http://www.ftcsc.k12.in.us/adams
Location: 7341 East Stop 11 Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States
Phone: 317-862-2065
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Adams-Elementary-School-343978149056063/
Twitter: @AdamsElement1
Shout out!
Thank you to all those who preregistered for the Fall Party and the Book Parade!
A Note From The Principal
Greetings,
Welcome to November! I hope everyone had a relaxing and fun Fall Break. The Adams staff is recharged and fired up for our 2nd quarter. We have a busy quarter planned and we are looking forward to seeing you in the next upcoming month: 1st and 2nd grade music nights, college week, and 4th grade Native American Day. Our Thank you to all of our amazing parent volunteers who assisted with our Fall Parties on October 31st!
It was a joy to meet all of our parents during our Parent/Teacher conferences in October. Thank you so much for attending and strengthening our school-home connection. Our Red Ribbon Week was a HUGE success as our students and staff focused on being drug free. Thank you to Ms. McCafferty for planning our week of dress ups, lessons, and activities. Lastly, our Father/Daughter Dance was tons of fun. Thank you to the PTS for sponsoring this event. If you ever need assistance, feel free to contact me at 317.862.2411.
Always learning,
Mrs. Schoene
College Week
Get in the spirit by wearing a t-shirt or sweatshirt from each college or wear the school colors.
Monday, Nov. 7th: Indiana University Day! Colors: cream & crimson
Tuesday, Nov. 8th: Purdue Day! Colors: black & gold
Wednesday, Nov. 9th: Ball State Day! Colors: red & white
Thursday, Nov. 10th: University of Indianapolis Day! Colors: crimson & grey
Friday, Nov. 11th: Wear a t-shirt or sweatshirt of your favorite college!!
*If you don’t have any college gear, then wear an Adams or Franklin Central shirt. After all, the education you get in our school will prepare you for college!
Upcoming Events
7th-11th College Week
8th PTS Meeting 7:00 pm
All are welcome. Childcare provided.
9th Drama Club Cast
11th Custodian Appreciation Day
14th 1st Grade Music Night
Drama Crew
15th 2nd Grade Music Night
16th Drama Club Cast
18th Mid Terms Posted
School Spirit Day
21st Student Council
22nd 4th Grade Native American Day
23rd- 25th NO SCHOOL
28th Santa Shop Begins
Drama Crew
Canned Food Drive all week
30th Drama Club Cast
Upcoming Events
1st Santa Shop
2nd School Spirit Day
Adams Apple Posted
3rd Craft Fair/Pancake Breakfast/Santa Shop 8-2
7th Drama Club Cast
8th 4th Grade Field Trip
12th Drama Crew
13th 1st Grade Field Trip
14th Drama Club Cast
15th Winter Program
16th Winter Classroom Parties
Kindergarten Winter Program
No School
Indy Science Fun
Grades 3-5 November 7th and November 14th
Cost is $ 20.00. Please contact your child's teacher or the front office for a registration form.
Safety Reminders
Car Pool
2. Do not get out of your vehicle. Staff is available to help load and unload students.
3. Make sure your student is only getting out on the passenger side along the sidewalk.
Parking Lot
2. Do not walk between the buses. Walk all the way around the buses when entering the building.
Car Rider and Bus
Lunch Procedures for Parents
- Outside food is allowed for you and your student only.
- Do not ask other students to sit with you.
- If the LGI room is available please eat in there with your student.
- If the LGI room is unavailable please sit at tables along the bleachers.
- If the tables along the bleachers are full, please sit at the end of a row. Do not sit with the classes.
College Week Parent Information
The week of November 7th (next week), we will be introducing students to college during morning announcements. It’s never too early to begin talking about your child’s future. Begin sharing and discussing your hopes and dreams for them right now! And don’t forget to also begin your research on how to fund college and scholarship opportunities now.
Did you know that nearly two-thirds of all new jobs in Indiana will require some form of education beyond high school? Prepare your son or daughter for the future by setting high expectations now. Talk to your child about how important school is and how important it is to do your best work.
The Learn More Indiana website has a lot of great information for you and your child. Below are the links for the Student Success Guide, an on-line magazine for kids focused on college and career readiness.
Student Success Guide for grades K, 1, 2:
http://www.learnmoreindiana.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/21626_LMI_K-2_2016_FINAL3.pdf
Student Success Guide for grades 3, 4, 5:
http://www.learnmoreindiana.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/21627_LMI_3-5_2016_FINAL3.pdf
Thinking about going back to college yourself? “You Can. Go Back.” is a statewide campaign that aims to help the 750,000+ Hoosier adults with some college but no degree finish what they started. To learn more, including information on grant programs, visit YouCanGoBack.org.
Canned Food Drive
Pass It On Coat Drive
This year marks the sixth “Pass It On” coat drive, coordinated by the Franklin Township Civic League. The goal of this project is to ensure that children in need in Franklin Township receive winter coats. Adams Elementary would like to help the Civic League accomplish this goal by accepting donations of “gently used” children’s and adult sized coats. Has your child outgrown his or her coat, but it is still in great shape? Instead of donating it to another charity, why not bring it to Adams Elementary for the coat drive? Coats should be in “like new” or “nearly new” condition, with fastenings that function, and no visible rips, tears or stains. Thanks for your donation!