THE TIGER TIMES
April 2017
Acton Elementary School
LET US KNOW YOU ARE COMING TO VISIT
We ask that you please pre-register before class parties, lunch or volunteering.
Below is the link to pre-register. Thank you for helping us keep our kids safe.
https://secure.safevisitorsolutions.com/Safe/Visitor/franklin000012
UPCOMING EVENTS
April
4 PTO Meeting 6:30-8:00
5 Spring Picture Day
6 Bus Evacuation Drills
11 Chicago’s Pizza/Redline PTO Fundraiser Night 5:00-8:00 PM
12 Chow with Cow Finals
12-14 Kindergarten Registration-online
13 Reach and Cluster Committee Meeting
17- May 5 ISTEP Multiple Choice (grades 3-5 only)
21 All Pro Dads 7:45- 8:30 AM
26 Midterm ends
27 Grading window closes
28 Midterms posted
28 KG Field Trip Indy Zoo
28 Family Game Night 6:00-7:30 PM
May
2 PTO Meeting 6:30-8:00
3-19 EOY Dibels
4 Fifth Grade Music Program 6:00 PM
8 Drills
9 5th gr field trip Symphony
10 Kindergarten Assessments
12 Kindergarten Assessments
17 Grading window opens
18 International Fair at Kitley Elementary 6:30pm-8:00pm (Folk Dance Club Performs)
22 Kindergarten (AM) and First Grade (PM) Awards Celebrations
23 Second (AM) and Third Grade (PM) Awards Celebrations
24 Fourth (AM) and Fifth Grade (PM) Awards Celebrations
25 Grading period ends
25 Last Student Day (pending no snow days)
26 All Grades posted & Verified
2017-2018 Kindergarten Registration
CHOW WITH THE COW FINALS APRIL 12TH
Don't want to cook? Go eat at Chick Fil A on April 12th and help bring the challenge trophy to Acton! Share with all your friends and family!
FAMILY GAME NIGHT
FRIDAY APRIL 28TH 6:30-8:00PM
Come enjoy an evening of playing
games with other families, our PTO
and the Acton staff. The games are
fun and educational at the same time.
If you play a game your family likes, you
will be able to purchase that game with
50% of the proceeds going to our PTO.
Contact marlene.gilkerson@ftcsc.k12.in.us
with any questions.
Counselor Connection
Students of the Month for the Trait of Effort (March)
Congratulations to these students for showing their Tiger Trait of Effort in March. They received a certificate and a card for a special treat.
KINDERGARTEN
Emerine: Audrina Williams
Froning: Bode DeNeal
McMaster: Evynne Beaty
1st GRADE
Miller: Logan Jackson
Gilkerson: Kierstin Bradford
Biswas: Gavin Galvez
2nd GRADE
Brooks: Jackson Baker
Krug: Dylan Sanders
Parsons: Alisia Bails
3rd GRADE
Simmons: Chase Roll
Benson: Jeremiyah Thomas
Jewell: Moses Stevenson
4th GRADE
Beechler: Alivia Taylor
Rigsby: Gabrielle Wallisa
Reynolds: Collin Pollert
5th GRADE
Neifert: Eric Eckstein
Leal: Emmanuel Mancia
Rebennack: Piper Bennett
RELATED ARTS Library (Ms. Vawter/Mrs. Thurston): Michael Thomas Art (Ms. Ryan): Robbie Brown Music (Mrs. Stevenson): Robert May Gym (Mrs. Adams): Ean VanGordon
Camp Kesem for kids dealing with parent's cancer
Camp Kesem is a nationwide, nonprofit organization that provides free summer camp and year-long support for children who have been affected by their parent's cancer. This could mean that their parent currently has cancer, has had cancer, or passed away due to the terrible disease. At Camp Kesem, our goal is to provide support for the children who have experienced adult-sized problems at a young age, while also giving them a fun escape and a chance to bond with other children facing the same experiences. Our camp is open to any child between the ages of 6-16 and is completely free of charge!
Visit our website at www.campkesem.org/indiana
Interested families can apply at this link: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/CampKesem#/selectSessions/1717902
Children and Screen Time: How Much is Too Much?
How much time does your child spend watching TV or movies, playing with a smartphone or computer, or enjoying video games? Although some screen time can be educational, it's easy to go overboard. Consider this guide to children and TV, including what you can do to keep your child's screen time in check. Read more: http://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/children-and-screen-time-how-much-is-too-much/
TRANSPORTATION NEWS
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Here are just a few reminders from transportation:
a. If a student misses their bus, they should NOT chase or follow the bus to board the bus at another stop. This is extremely dangerous and can result in serious injury.
b. Please have students at their stops 5-10 minutes before their assigned time. Students should be waiting at their stops.
c. We do not give out bus passes. Students must ride their assigned bus and be dropped off or picked up at their assigned stop.
We will be conducting evacuation drills after Spring Break. Students will be given a situation and asked to evacuate the bus. These drills are required by DOE and conducted at each school. It is our goal to prepare your student and our staff members for the unexpected need to safely evacuate a school bus in the event of an emergency situation. This practice exercise will be handled professionally with the same attention to safety as a school fire drill.
Also, you might be interested in driving a school bus. We provide the training and pay you for 50 hours of that training. Once you have finished training and passed the test for your CDL license, we will have another driver, drive with you for at least 8 hours. We offer bus drivers health, vision, and dental insurance and retirement benefits. You would drive approximately 5.75 hours a day and have from around 9:00-1:45 to run errands in the middle of the day. Bus drivers start at $16.00 an hour. Call Jamie Caylor at 862-2314 if you have questions.
Clinic News
Thank you for your cooperation!
A reminder from the school nurse:
Parents, please inspect your child regularly for head lice during the remainder of the school year and also during the summer months. Lice spread from person to person by direct contact or by using another person’s personal items--comb and brush, hat, hair bows, coat, clothes, etc. Head lice are tiny and brownish in color and only live on the human head. They crawl rapidly, but do not fly or jump. The bugs deposit tiny white eggs (nits) on the hair shaft by using sticky “glue” so the eggs do not dislodge easily. Besides visualizing the bugs/eggs, the only symptom of head lice may be head scratching. Most lice-killing products do a good job killing the live lice but they likely do not kill all of the nits. The nits that survive the treatment may hatch and the process may begin again. The importance of egg removal and regular inspection is crucial to avoid reoccurrence. Lice may spread anywhere children gather, such as when playing “dress-up” at home, at ball games where children wear a common helmet/hat, at sleep-overs, on movie seats, at a club meeting (i.e. Girl Scouts etc.), and at day care centers and rarely, schools. Regular inspection of your child’s head enables you to identify a case earlier, resulting in faster eradication and quicker return to school. Please notify the school nurse if you would like more information, need assistance in identifying the louse, or to report that your student has head lice. As with any health condition, only parents may call the school with information about their child. Thanks for your vigilance in the months ahead.
2017-2018 Immunization Requirements
Car Rider Procedures
Thank you for your cooperation.
Outside Food policy
Information from page 4 of the FTCSC/Acton Handbook.
DROP OFF/PICK UP
Pick up must be done from the car rider line as well. Car rider numbers are available at the front office.
Your cooperation helps keep our students safe.
ATTENDANCE LINE
Upon returning to school following an absence or absences, the student shall bring a written statement. The note must contain dates of absences and reason, as well as parent/guardian signature. These statements determine if the absence is excusable.
REMIND 101
APPOINTMENT POLICY
- Just a reminder: School Board policy 5200 regarding appointments. – Parents are encouraged to schedule medical, dental, and other necessary appointments other than during school hours. When appointments are necessary during the school day, the student shall report back to school immediately after the appointment with a signed statement from the doctor, dentist, etc.
LOST AND FOUND
PTO Update from PTO President Sarah Smith
- Did you know Franklin Township School Board Meetings are open to the public? Increased parent participation is needed and the Franklin Township School Board needs your help in selecting the new Superintendent and forging a path for continued excellence in education.
MUSIC NEWS
Mark Your Calendar....
Music Dates
5/4 – 5th Grade Music Program, 6:00 in Gym
5/6 – Folk Dance Festival
5/9 – 5th Grade Field Trip to ISO concert
5/18 – International Fair at Kitley Elementary 6:30pm-8:00pm (Folk Dance Club Performs)
What to know what is going on in music class? Follow us on Facebook!
Facebook: ActonElementaryMusic
International Fair
You’re Invited!
What: Kitley & Acton Elementary International Fair
When: Thursday, May 18, 2017 6:30pm-8:00pm in the Kitley Café
Are you interested in learning about other cultures?
Do you want to have an evening filled with learning and fun?
WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US AT THE KITLEY ELEMENTARY INTERNATIONAL FAIR!!!
This year will be the 4th annual International Fair held at Kitley Elementary! Grab your passport and join us in exploring the different cultures represented by our Kitley and Acton families. Each country represented will have a table in the gym displaying art, clothing, food, pictures, instruments or music from that heritage. The Acton and Kitley Folk Dance clubs will be sharing dances from around the world throughout the evening. We hope you can join us for this free event filled with learning and fun!
Any family interested in hosting a booth to share their family culture to please contact Mandy Scherger at 803-5978.
summer camp opportunity
Love to sing, dance and perform theater? Then The Footlight Summer Theater camp might be for you. This summer campers will be performing “The Little Mermaid Jr.” The cost of this 2 week day camp is $150 per child with a limited number of scholarships available. Please visit the website for more information.
Jr. Rebel Theatre Camp
Jr. Rebel Theatre camp is returning to Roncalli High School. There are two camp sessions; June 5-June 29 – 9am-12noon and July 10-July 28 – 8:30am-12:30pm. Camps will give a performance at 2:00pm on the last day. Registration begins April 14th. Cost is $200 per student with a $50 sibling discount. For more information, please contact: Roncalli Performing Arts Center ticket office at 317-787-8277 ext. 249.
ICC Choral Fest
Do you love to sing? Then the Indianapolis Children’s Choir Choral Fest might be for you! The ICC Choral fest is a week-long summer day camp for students entering grades 1-8 who love music! Camp is 9-4 daily and held at Butler University. There are two weeks available; June 12-15, and July 17-21. Please call 317-940-9640 for more information. Or visit their website at - icchoir.org.
Indy Air Bears Summer Workshop
Acton Career Day
On Friday, May 12th we will be hosting a Career Day at Acton Elementary. This event will take place in the gym during the Related Arts time for all students. We are looking for parent and community member volunteers to come and share about their career. Please read the information below and return the sign-up sheet if you are interested in being a part of this great day.
Volunteer Responsibilities:
- Prepare a display board (board will be provided for you) with information, pictures, charts etc.. about your career.
- Dress they way you would when you go to work.
- Bring in actual items related to your career (ie. Stethoscope, carpentry tools, color swatches etc…)
Our goal is for you to bring your career to “life” for our students! Volunteers do not need to have a speech prepared, students will be walking around asking questions. Please just be prepared to answer questions and share what you love about your career!
If you are interested in being a part of our Career Day, please fill out the form below and return it to Mr. Adams by Friday, April 14th. After receiving all forms we will send home display boards. We want to be able to share a wide range of professions with our students and may ask some parents to split the day or work together if we receive several volunteers within the same career. Thank you for your understanding.
Acton Elementary Career Day
Please return this portion of the form to Mr. Adams by Friday, April 14th.
I am interested in volunteering for the Acton Elementary Career Day on May 12th.
I am available:
_____ All Day (9:30-3:10) _____ AM only (9:30-12:00) _____ PM only (12:30-3:10)
_______________________________ ___________________________
Volunteer Name Volunteer Phone Number
________________________________ _________________________________
Career Acton Student & Teacher
SAFETY REMINDER
WE LOVE OUR STUDENTS. THEIR SAFETY IS CRUCIAL TO US. PLEASE REMEMBER TO BE PREPARED TO STOP AND SHOW ID WHEN VISITING OUR SCHOOL.
WE HAVE RECEIVED A NEW VISITOR SIGN IN SYSTEM. THIS WILL REQUIRE ALL VISITORS TO HAVE AN IDENTIFICATION CARD THAT CAN BE SCANNED AT THE FRONT DESK.
SCHOOL TIMES
8:50am-3:50pm
Wednesday
8:50am-3:20pm
Car Rider Doors Open at 8:35am
TRANSPORTATION
STAR EXPRESS NEWS
- Visit http://ftcsc.nutrislice.com/ for a complete listing of our Spring 2017 menu items.
- For more information visit: https://schoolnutrition.org/NSBW2016/
- For more information on student health, visit www.kidshealth.org.
- Online payments through PayPams is convenient way to pay for your child's meals.
FRONT OFFICE INFORMATION
Please review a few important front office policies.
- We do our best to keep classroom disruptions to a minimum. If your child forgets an item and you bring it in, please do not be offended if the front office asks for you to leave the item with them so it can be delivered at an appropriate time.
- If there is a change in transportation for students at the end of the day, we must be notified by a Parent/Guardian before 3:00pm or we can not guarantee the change can be made.
- If electronics (cell phones, ipods, gaming systems) are brought into school and removed from backpacks, they will be confiscated by the teacher. A parent/guardian will be asked to pick up the electronic at the front desk.
- When having lunch with your student in the cafeteria please remember to only have your child sit with you at the family table. We like to keep the table open for other families.
- Morning student drop off must be done in the car rider line. Drop off door opens at 8:35 am in the car rider line.
- Students arriving after 8:50 am MUST be signed in at the front office.
- Review the Franklin Township policies and procedures for absences on p. 2-3 in the student handbook. We appreciate your cooperation.
- All visitors must have a photo ID to enter the building.
- Just a reminder: School Board policy 5200 regarding appointments. – Parents are encouraged to schedule medical, dental, and other necessary appointments other than during school hours. When appointments are necessary during the school day, the student shall report back to school immediately after the appointment with a signed statement from the doctor, dentist, etc.