Please plan to wear your school uniform! These pictures will also be used for our school yearbook. Order forms will be sent home soon.

ROUND 1 is now OPEN!

If you need help with the application process, please check out this helpful YouTube clip!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRuJEtIwTng

This newsletter contains important information, so please be sure to read it thoroughly. The information can also be found via ClassDojo and our other social media platforms.

We have started a small book store at school. There will slowly be items that are necessary for students placed on the store. For now we have the following items to start:

Green Homework Folder = $1.00
Composition Notebooks = $1.50
Replacement Charm Necklace = $2.00
School Logo Masks = $5.00

We will add more items as teachers request. We did replace green folders for any student who lost theirs during eLearning. From this point on we will ask that they bring $1 if they need one.

Parent/Family Feedback Survey

Thank you to everyone that completed the survey. The survey is now closed and will be analyzed. We will share the data points and will be in contact ASAP. Thanks again!

Uniform Orders Have Arrived!

The shirt orders came in over the break and will be sent home throughout the week. We do have a few extra of the special edition shirt and we will not be ordering more of them. If you were not able to order one you might want to stop by the office and see if we have the size you need.

Uniform Link Open AGAIN!

We have opened the uniform shop again and will take orders through November 7! This is a GREAT time to order ILH jackets or sweatshirts. Students will get these after Thanksgiving break.

Please see the link here:
https://ilhuniforms.itemorder.com/sale

If you have any questions please reach out to us at 317-832-4900 or message us on ClassDojo!

We are here for you!

Reminders/Announcements:

• ALL transportation changes need to be called in by 3:00pm to ensure it gets accounted for. On Wednesdays please call the office with changes by 1:00pm.
  
• We will open the doors at 7:55am daily. Car pick-up & drop-off happens in the front of the school along the sidewalk.
• We start dismissal at 3:45pm. Car pick-up & drop-off happens in the front of the school along the sidewalk. You wait in your car and we will bring your child out to you.
• On Wednesdays we dismiss at 1:45pm! This is so that teachers can receive professional development each week. Please be aware of this and let us know if you have questions.
• Please send your student(s) to school with a water bottle and mask.
• Children are required to come to school with a backpack this year. If you need assistance with this, please contact the school ASAP.
• If you haven't already... please pay your student(s) supply fee. In lieu of providing supplies for your student(s), we instead just ask that each student pay a $10 supply fee. This fee will be utilized to provide supplies to your student's classroom.

Here is a clickable link for the calendar:

https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/images/uploads/GGSC_Happiness_Calendar_October_2021.pdf

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) continue to recommend quarantine for a full 14 days and recognize that any quarantine shorter than 14 days balances reduced burden against a small possibility of spreading the COVID virus. CDC and IDOH will continue to evaluate and update guidance and recommendations as necessary. Other than a full 14-day quarantine, there are two other options available for schools.

If anyone in your family begins to show COVID-19 symptoms, please be sure to quarantine/stay home. We will test students at the school if requested.

• Doors open at 7:55am and close at 8:05am.
• Students are considered tardy after 8:10am.
• Indiana law states that 10 unexcused absences is truancy.
• If you would like to change your student(s) method of transportation for the day, please be sure to do so as early as possible and notify the school!

Starting Wednesday 8/25/21 we are asking that all drop offs before 8:10am be directed to the front of the building. With that being said, any student that comes in after 8:10am is considered tardy. We ask that parents come in with the student to the back doors and sign on our tardy sheet before they head to class. This ensures that all students are accurately accounted for on the attendance sheet.

• Students should wear ILH branded shirt. We do NOT allow homemade shirts.
• Pants should be a solid color WITHOUT holes or decorations. No leggings. Shoes should be closed toe & closed heel. Hoodies are NOT allowed and if you ordered one over the summer please notify us and we will trade it for a regular sweatshirt (no hood) at no cost.
• Students can wear jackets into the school but once they get to class, they have to hang the jacket up for the remainder of the day.
  
• Students are encouraged to wear long-sleeve shirt underneath ILH shirt, in case they get cold easily. Remember, hoodies are NOT allowed.
• If your student is not dressed within dress code we will call and request that appropriate clothing/shoes be brought to the school before they return to class.

We have a selection of gently used pants that are ILH uniform policy approved. They will be on sale if you are in need of school appropriate pants. Feel free to also send cash with your child if they need to shop. We cannot guarantee we will have the size you need but we have a large assortment! Thanks so much to our staff that went out and bought these! We're all in this together. We appreciate your cooperation with this matter!

** $2 cash or $3 on square. **

We have purchased masks. 1 will be issued to each student for free. We have additional available for $5 each if you would like to have more.

See the link below!

Students should not be bringing any outside food or drink to ILH **UNLESS** it is a part of their lunch, in which case the item needs to be in a lunch box or lunch bag. Students should never have loose food items including: candy, pastries, sodas, crackers, etc. Students are provided with an ILH water bottle and the only thing they are allowed to fill those with is pure water; no colored fillers, powders, syrups, sodas.

We have started a healthy fruits & veggies snack program at ILH!

This past week (October 25th - 29th), students had fresh baby rainbow carrots, broccoli, & cucumber bites.

Next week (November 1st - 5th), students will be offered bananas, apples, & green bell pepper slices.

Good health begins with what choose to consume.

Enjoy the fun facts! 🧠🥦🍎🍏

We will be selling popcorn & juice! Students will be able to purchase these items starting Friday (10/29/21).

Invent Learning Hub Parents! Are you seeking employment? Drive and contribute to your school’s success! Our partner is hiring and training new school bus drivers in Indianapolis. $1000 sign-on bonus. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2Xq7fZD

Fletcher Place Community Center INC (see photos above) will be providing hygiene kits, clothing, and food from their new pod on the SEND parking lot! Distribution will take place Monday - Friday from 9am to 10:30am. Location: 3230 Southeastern Avenue

Also, Southeast Community Services holds an open-to-the-public food distribution on Monday afternoons from 3:30pm - 5pm and Friday afternoons from 1pm - 3pm at 924 Shelby Street. This is a no contact food distribution - drive up in your vehicle and please enter through the Hosbrook Street entrance.

Community Compass App - this app is available for both iPhone and Android phones and helps identify food resources in the area.

Be sure to look for us on October 31st! We will be in the neighborhood and passing out candy.

VOICES Corp is hosting one more virtual cohort of Power & Promise for 2021. This cohort will run from October 18th through November 22nd, and sessions will take place via Zoom on Mondays from 6p-8p.

https://e.givesmart.com/events/nYg/

VOICES DAY TICKET

$25

Ticket includes exclusive access to Virtual VOICES Day! Join us for the premiere of Breaking Through the Concrete, the VOICES Documentary, and enjoy a VOICES SWAG Gift sent to you!

• ALL transportation changes need to be called in by 3:00pm to ensure it gets accounted for. On Wednesdays please call the office with changes by 1:00pm.
• We will dismiss early EVERY Wednesday at 1:45pm. The bus will drop students off 2 hours before the normal scheduled time. Please call our office if you have any questions.
• Make sure you have appropriate uniforms and classroom materials.
• Be sure to send a water bottle and mask with your student(s).
• Follow us on social media and check ClassDojo daily to stay in the loop.