The Bulldog Bark: December 17, 2021
The Timothy Ball Faculty and staff wishes our entire school community Happy Holidays and Happy New Year. We hope your family enjoys a well-deserved break from the rush and hustle of 2021. Do not forget to encourage your student to READ over this long break! Here are some ideas to keep your child reading over the break!
Thank you for being a fantastic partner in education. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Event Dates for Second Semester!
We want to share some important dates for events coming up next semester! If there are changes, we will communicate them right away!
- NEHS Induction -- February 10 @ 6 pm in the gym
- Kindergarten Celebration - June 1 - evening time TBD
- First Grade Music Program - May 17 - evening time TBD
- Second Grade Music Program - May 24 - evening time TBD
- Third Grade Music Program - May 17 - evening time TBD
- Fourth Grade Music Program - May 24 - evening time TBD
- Fifth Grade Farewell Awards/Music Program - May 26 - evening time TBD
- Field Day - May 27th during the school day
Important Dates
D E C E M B E R
- 17 - End of 2nd Quarter/End of 1st Semester
- 20-Jan 3 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
J A N U A R Y
- 4 - Students Return from Winter Break (this is a TUESDAY)
- 17 - NO SCHOOL - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
F E B R U A R Y
2- Half Day Dismissal @ 12:14 pm
10- NEHS Induction @ 6:00
17- Kindergarten Registration for 2022-2023 (9:30 - 11 am and 1-3 pm @ TBall)
21- NO SCHOOL - President's Day
NEHS Food Drive
Winter Weather Reminders
Please be sure to dress your child appropriately for the weather. Also, be sure to label all of their winter clothing items as this is a time of year when items get shuffled around and misplaced. It's also a good idea to pack an extra pair of socks and gloves in their backpacks in case they get wet at recess.
Below is some information in the event of school delays and cancellations.
SCHOOL:
In the event of a 2-hour delay, school will start two hours later at 11:05 a.m.
BUSES:
Buses will arrive at your designated pick-up location two hours later. For example, if your child's bus picks up at 8:10 AM, it will arrive at 10:10 AM in the event of a delay.
WALKERS & CAR RIDERS:
If your child walks to school or gets dropped off in the car line, they should arrive two hours later than normal. In the event of a delay, students should arrive no earlier than 10:45 a.m.
CHILD CARE:
Child care will remain open normal hours on 2 hour delay days.
BREAKFAST/LUNCH:
Both breakfast and lunch will provided to students on delay days.
ACTIVITIES:
All school activities BEFORE school will be cancelled in the event of a delay. After school activities will take place as usual, unless you are otherwise notified (in the event of severe weather).
CONTACT INFORMATION
Please double check your contact information in RDS to be sure you are receiving any notifications about school delays and cancellations.
WALK LIKE A PENGUIN
Please remind your child to "walk like a penguin" when sidewalks and parking lots might be slippery!
Timothy Ball Elementary School
Mr. Ciochina, Principal
Mr. Munden, Assistant Principal
Website: tball.cps.k12.in.us
Location: 720 West Summit Street, Crown Point, IN, USA
Phone: 219-663-0047