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Eastridge's Weekly Update for Students and Caregivers
Week of February 8, 2020
Important Dates
February 12th
- Midterms uploaded in ParentVue
February 15th
- President's Day - No School
February 16th
- Staff Professional Development - eLearning Day for students
February 18th
- Roller Cave Skating Party
February 24th - 27th
- Vision and Hearing Screenings
Health Update
Weekly Update
With the extreme cold temperatures forecasted for this weekend and next week, I would like to share that our Moorhead Community Resource Center has new coats available for students. Coats can be picked up from 8 AM - 4 PM. If you have questions or additional needs, you can call our outreach hotline at 317-608-0545 or email at MSDWarrenOutreach@warren.k12.in.us with your request.
Next week, MSD Warren School Board and Administration will be hosting our annual legislative forum to discuss proposed legislation that impacts our schools and community. This year, the forum will be held virtually on February 10th from 7:00 - 8:30. I welcome you to join us via Zoom. The link for the virtual forum is bit.ly/MSDWarrenLegislativeForum.
Winter Recess
Teaching and Learning
Teaching and Learning Emphasis
At Eastridge Elementary, we want our students to be strong readers! There are 5 major components to reading. I will be sharing information on each of the 5 components of reading over the next several weeks. Let's start with Phonological and Phonemic Awareness definitions.
Phonological awareness is a broad skill that includes identifying and manipulating units of oral language – parts such as words, syllables, and onsets and rimes. Children who have phonological awareness are able to identify and make oral rhymes, can clap out the number of syllables in a word, and can recognize words with the same initial sounds like 'money' and 'mother.'
Phonemic awareness refers to the specific ability to focus on and manipulate individual sounds (phonemes) in spoken words. Phonemes are the smallest units comprising spoken language. Phonemes combine to form syllables and words. For example, the word 'mat' has three phonemes: /m/ /a/ /t/. There are 44 phonemes in the English language, including sounds represented by letter combinations such as /th/. Acquiring phonemic awareness is important because it is the foundation for spelling and word recognition skills. Phonemic awareness is one of the best predictors of how well children will learn to read during the first two years of school instruction.
Students at risk for reading difficulty often have lower levels of phonological awareness and phonemic awareness than do their classmates. The good news is that phonemic awareness and phonological awareness can be developed through a number of activities.
Next week I will share a list of activities that you can do at home to help your child continue to learn in this area of reading.
Update: Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT)
Important P-EBT Update - FSSA has updated its estimated issuance date to February 28, 2021, so you may hear from families who are concerned when they don't receive cards this week as expected. Please share the updated estimated issuance date of Feb. 28, 2021 with families in this week's newsletter, and with staff who may be fielding questions. I've attached P-EBT flyers that reflect the new date in English and Spanish (***Note: The FSSA flyers direct families to contact their school with questions). For more information, visit https://www.warren.k12.in.us/article/388678?org=msd-of-warren-township, which includes links to FSSA P-EBT webpage and FAQs.
"All Warren Township Schools will participate and provide the necessary data to the Division of Family Resources for the 3rd round of the Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT). The funds will begin to be mailed out to your home on January 31, 2021. It is essential that you keep your card, as additional P-EBT assistance will be loaded back onto this same card. Again, PLEASE KEEP THIS CARD. For additional questions or information, please feel free to call our Food Service Department at 317-869-4381 or 317-869-4389, or you can visit https://www.in.gov/fssa/dfr/dfr-policy-changes-and-actions/pandemic-ebt/.
If you should happen to move and need to complete a change of address form, please visit the following link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ur-ZIQmkE0wxBi0WTPYjbJ_x7DdGCFIvwlvRHlpyNNUN1pDMjdWOE1EQ1o5QTJQTkNJTFY0UVlCUi4u"
Along with this, I have included an additional flyer for your review.
The assistance is only for students in grades K-12. Early Childhood and Adult Education does not qualify.
For additional information about P-EBT, please feel free to visit: https://www.in.gov/fssa/dfr/dfr-policy-changes-and-actions/pandemic-ebt/
Please let me know if you have any questions.
(Mason Gallmeyer / Asst. Director of Business Operations & Contract Services / 317-869-4389)
Tech Support
If you are in need of a Hotspot please use the link below to make your request.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B02rXd5tSfr8mIgpI_--EPObW7lA7MOzEwI47JMqIRQ/edithttps://www.warren.k12.in.us/o/msd-of-warren-township/page/parent-tech-info
Help for Virtual Learning
If you have any technology needs, you can access one of the following supports:
Technology Help Desk at Moorhead Community Resource Center from 10:00 - 2:00, Monday - Friday. iPad concerns should be directed here.
All three Intermediate Middle Schools during school hours for chromebook help.
Chromedesk at the High School during 1st and 2nd period.
Submit a help ticket through IncidentIQ by clicking on Technology under the Explore Tab and then select Parent Tech Info.
If you have any academic needs, you can access the following supports:
Contact your child's teacher(s) for support. Teacher contact information is available on each school’s website under the Explore Tab, then select STAFF.
Contact your child's school counselor or administrator.
Ms. Jones, counselor - kjones11@warren.k12.in.us or 317-532-3150 X 3187
Ms. Bell, dean - pbell1@warren.k12.in.us or 317-532-3152
Mrs. Johnson, principal - tjohnso1@warren.k12.in.us or 317-532-3153
Visit our district website's transition to virtual learning page for more information and resources.
If you have other needs beyond what is being provided, you can access of the following resources:
Contact your child’s counselor or administrator. All of our schools are open during normal school hours. Eastridge's office line is 317-532-3150.
Share your request through our outreach hotline at 317-608-0545 or email at MSDWarrenOutreach@warren.k12.in.us.
Visit our Moorhead Community Resource Center. Monday / Wednesday / Friday - 8:00 - 4:00 or Tuesday / Thursday - 8:00 - 8:00.
Moorhead Community Resource Center
The Moorhead Community Resource Center (MCRC) will remain open during the VIRTUAL window and is committed to providing Warren Township families and students with programs and services in a safe, non-judgmental environment where families feel welcome and supported.
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Main Line: (317) 532-3854
Address: 8400 E 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46219
For more information about the Moorhead Community Resource Center, click here. If you have needs beyond what is being offered, please reach out to your child's home school or contact us through the Community Outreach hotline at 317-608-0545.
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Twitter: @eastridgeelemen
Facebook: http://eastridge.warren.k12.in.us/
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Warren’s mission is to connect tradition with innovation, in a safe and caring environment, that provides exceptional learning experiences and fosters meaningful relationships for ALL Warren students, families and employees.
MSD Warren will graduate students who exhibit the skills and dispositions of the Journey of a Graduate.
Citizenship - Contributing to our community in a meaningful way
Collaboration - Working with others to achieve better results
Communication - Expressing ideas through listening, discussion, and awareness of impact
Content Knowledge - Developing a strong foundation to support future learning opportunities
Critical Thinking - Engaging in analysis and reasoning to arrive at a conclusion
Resilience - Using skills and strategies to thrive, adapt and overcome challenging situations
MSD Warren Values...Academic Excellence, Commitment to Community, Respect for Diversity, Personal Learning Experiences, Equitable Access to Opportunities, Strong and Supportive Relationships
Eastridge Elementary School
Email: tjohnso1@warren.k12in.us
Website: http://eastridge.warren.k12.in.us/
Location: 10930 East 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Phone: 317-532-3150
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Eastridge-Elementary-School-325063684681/
Twitter: @eastridgeelemen