Bitty Brickie Beat ELC Newsletter
May 2018
May Events
Brickie Kidz Graduation
Congratulations to our littlest Brickies! You don't want to miss out on their graduation May 16th! Celebrate their success the following day on their last day of schoo, Thursday, May 17th at Mundell Field from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. for a picnic!
PROMOTING HEALTHY CHOICES AND WELL BEING!
Kindergarten Graduation
-Please enter through door 18 at Hobart High School.
-Students should arrive at 5:30 p.m. in the field house.
-One parent should accompany the child to the field house and find the child's class while all other guests move to their designated areas in the gym.
-Seating will be arranged by class for optimal viewing of your child.
-Limited quantities of flowers and bears will be available for purchase on the night of graduation.
April was Awesome!!
Our School Reads!
Our school celebrated reading this month! All preschoolers received and read Giggle Giggle Quack and all kindergartners received and read Charlotte's Web. The students kicked off their reading by meeting the characters in Charlotte's Web during assembly sing-a-long.
What would you do to celebrate reading?
Mr. Montes kissed Wilbur the pig during Kindergarten's "Our School Reads" assembly! Students who finished their reading packet received a special farm prize.
Barnyard Book Bash
We finished our books as a school and showed off our hard work during the Barnyard Book Bash! Everyone was able to share and enjoy literacy activities with a nod to our barn yard theme. It was a wonderful evening for all that came and a great time for our students!
Kings and Queens of Kindergarten
We celebrated two students from each kindergarten classroom this 9 weeks who demonstrated
Be Nice! Work Hard! Stay Safe!
GRIT Workers
These students are excellent examples for other students to keep working toward our learning goals. Brickies never give up! All My Life I Want to Be a Brickie!
Work Work Work!
Our Students Are Reaching Their Goals!
Our kindergarten students have been working hard on their learning goals and we are so proud to celebrate with them! Encourage your child to reach their goals this year.
We are STEM Certified!!!!
We are implementing STEM into all of our classrooms. The Indiana Department of Education has recognized all schools in School City of Hobart as having the prestigious STEM certification. We are so proud of our students and staff.
Makers' and Innovators' Showcase
Some of our kindergarten student's showcased their creations at our 4th Annual Makers and Innovators Showcase!
Michigan City Zoo Comes to the ELC
Animal handlers from the Michigan City Zoo gave our students a sneak peek of what they will see on their zoo trip with an animal show at the ELC
Week of the Young Child
We celebrated our littlest Brickies in a Big way in April with our Annual Bubble Kickoff at the ELC during the Week of the Young Child!
Thank YOU PTO!!!
A BIG thank you to our PTO and all of our volunteers this school year who made memorable moments for our students this school year! We had a blast! We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your hard work, dedication and passion for children!
ELC PTO Donates to Brickie Lunch Box
Our ELC PTO was able to donate $500 to The Brickie Lunch Box, a fund to buy lunches for students in need! Thank you!
Summer Swim Lessons
This Summer the Red Cross swim lessons will continue at HMS. Visit https://www.hobart.k12.in.us/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&ModuleInstanceID=1314&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=13109&PageID=1&GroupByField=&GroupYear=0&GroupMonth=0&Tag= for details.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy is a useful website and ap that offers learning for all ages. Simply set your child's grade level and lessons will be offered! It is free and it is screen time you can feel good about this summer!
Summer Food Services
The Free Food Service through SCOH and USDA will return this summer. Trucks travel regular routes Monday-Friday offering students 18yo and under a meal at the site. Please visit thebrickiecafe.com or find School City of Hobart-Food Service on Facebook for details
End of the Year Reminders
-Remember to pay all school debts including book rental, café charges, missing and damaged book fees.
-Check out the Lost and Found.
-Pick up left over medications from the office.
Keep Skills Sharp This Summer!
All students will be receiving a summer packet to help keep skills sharp and ready for the following school year. Be sure your child turns in the packet to their teacher in the fall to get their prize!
Thank You!!
Thank you for such a wonderful school year! It has been a pleasure partnering with you. Your participation in your child's education has been vital to the success of your child and all of the students at the ELC! We appreciate YOU!