The Gator Gazette
Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year!
Welcome Back Allisonville Alligators!
I trust that everyone is having a great summer playing, relaxing, and reading. It has been great to see some students and families in the building during library book check out and now at summer school. I look forward to welcoming all students back on the first day of school on Thursday, August 3rd. Don’t forget that we will have NEW school hours this year with the student day from 7:40am-2:25pm. Car rider and bus arrival will begin at 7:20am. As you prepare to come back to school, the supply list for each grade can be found on our website or using this link https://av.msdwt.k12.in.us/2021/07/stem/.
Mark your summer calendars for Meet the Teacher Night at our annual Popsicle Pop-In, which will be held outside around the track at Allisonville on Monday, July 31st. Due to parking, we will have staggered times based on last names. Students with the last name beginning with A-L will be from 4:30pm - 5:15pm. Students with the last name beginning with M-Z will be from 5:30pm - 6:15pm. Additionally, several booths will be set up with informational items and don’t forget to pick up your popsicle! The Kona Ice Truck will be onsite as well if you would also like to purchase a snow cone.
There is more information about coming back to school in this newsletter that you will want to be sure to read. Please call the office with any additional questions. I look forward to seeing you in August but until then, please enjoy the rest of your summer!
We Are The Gators! WE ARE AV!
Mary Beth Reffett
Principal
Save the Date
School Hours Change: 7:40-2:35 (AM arrival begins at 7:20)
7/19 – Front office re-opens (summer hours 9am-12pm, 1pm-3pm)
7/31– Popsicle Pop-In (Last Name A-L 4:30pm-5:15pm; Last Name M-Z 5:30pm-6:15pm)
8/3 – First Day of School
– Back to School Night
Popsicle Pop In
Join us 7/31 for Meet- the-Teacher Night at our annual Popsicle Pop-In
which will be held around the track. Enter the field through east side parking lot.
By last name
A-L 4:30pm-5:15pm
M-Z 5:30pm-6:15pm
Incoming Kindergarteners
Messages will be sent to families soon with a sign-up for Meet and Greet your Kindergarten Teacher! Students and families will have the opportunity to meet their teacher and visit the last week of July. Be on the lookout for an email from your student's teacher.
Daily Schedule
Daily Schedule
7:40 am – 2:25 pm
If you are dropping your child off in the morning, please be mindful of the usually lengthy morning traffic and drop off lines. Parents, please encourage your students to ride the bus to school.
Parents can begin dropping off students at 7:20 a.m. and only once a staff member is out front to monitor car drop-off.
All students who arrive after 7:40 am, parents must park and escort them into the building to sign them in at the front office.
Attendance
Absence is defined as a student missing all or any portion of the school day, for any reason. There are three types of absences: Excused, Unexcused, and Prearranged.
Should your student be absent for any reason, please call the attendance line at (317)259-8864 before 9:00 am.
If your student is arriving late or leaving early for an appointment, please request a note from the dentist, doctor, etc. All notes should be given to the front office for recordkeeping. Offices may also fax notes to (317)576-5255.
Excused Absence (including being tardy)
· Death in the immediate family.
· Major religious holiday.
· Medical, dental, court or other required appointment. Must provide a signed statement from doctor, dentist, etc. upon return to school.
· Personal illness/injury. Please call the attendance line 317-259-8864 each day the student is absent. A written medical verification from a physician/clinic must be provided upon the student’s return to school after 5 consecutive days of absence due to illness.
· A written medical verification from a physician/clinic must be provided for each additional absence once 10 days of absence (whether excused or unexcused) have been accumulated.
Unexcused Absence (including being tardy or leaving prior to dismissal)
Absences for any reasons other than those mentioned above and/or not verified as required are considered unexcused. Missing the bus, etc., is unexcused.
Transportation
Your bus assignment information will be available on Skyward shortly before school begins. Students enrolling after the start of school can expect to be confirmed on a bus within 5 business days.
Transportation
(317)254-5510
All students should board their bus at their assigned stop each day. If you move during the school year, please contact the office to make permanent changes to your transportation.
HERE COMES THE BUS
Download the app on your smart phone to see where your child’s bus is and set up alerts when the bus gets close. Use Code #88550
Limited Choice/Non-Resident students’ transportation is the parent responsibility.
Car pick-up students will be stationed at the front of the building. Once the parent/guardian is at the front of the building, AV staff will escort students to each car. Please do not park and come into the building at dismissal.
All students must be picked-up by 2:35 p.m. or arrangements need to be made with AYS.
Important Things to Know
Bus Drop Off - All kindergarten students must have an approved adult present at the bus stop for their child to be let out.
Riding Assigned Buses - Students will not be permitted to ride a different bus home with a friend or other family members. Students must ride their assigned bus or be a car rider.
Early Pick Up - No students will be allowed to be picked up after 1:30pm due to traffic patterns and our afternoon car line. Anyone picking a student up must show an ID and be listed on the students guardian or emergency contact list.
Dismissal - Dismissal is at 2:25pm. If you are picking up your child, you must get in the car line and pick up at door 1. All car riders must be picked up at 2:40. Families will be given a car rider tag with a specific number, and are asked to have it displayed on their rearview mirror for pick up. If families are carpooling and picking up more than one family, we ask that you have both numbers displayed so we can have students ready.
AYS Drop Off and Pick Up - AYS is offered at Allisonville for before and after school care. All AYS drop off and pick up will be on the west side of the building at door 6. You can contact AYS directly at 317-283-3817 or at https://www.ayskids.org/
Car rider tags - Every family will be given a car rider tag with a specific number for each family. Tags will be distributed on the first day of school, be sure to check your student's backpack.
AYS
After School Care
At Your School Child Services, AYS, provides childcare at Allisonville from 6:30 a.m. – 7:40 a.m. and from 2:25 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. You may register your student at the AYS central office all summer long. They are located at 4755 Kingsway Drive, Suite 300, 46205 or you can phone them at 317-283-3817.
https://www.ayskids.org/after-school-2023/locations/#msd-of-washington-township
From the Nurse
The clinic will open August 1st. If your student has a medical condition and you need to meet with Mrs. Reeves, please call the school to make an appointment. All Individual Health Plans will be completed with our nurse during your appointment. Please bring your physician completed asthma, seizure, diabetic, and allergy action plans. Please also bring all medications in original packaging and all physician completed medication forms. The required medication forms are on the Washington Township website. Students MAY NOT transport medication to/from school.
Cafeteria Information
All enrolled students are eligible to purchase a healthy breakfast and lunch. Students must take the required components to make a reimbursable meal. Everyone is encouraged to set up an account at MyPaymentsPlus.com
https://www.mypaymentsplus.com/welcome
Federal funding for meals has discontinued and are no longer free of charge. Families will need to complete a free and reduced meal application for assistance and will be notified of approval.
Birthday Celebrations
We encourage families to celebrate a student's birthday by bringing a favorite book to read aloud to the class. Please talk with your student's teacher about other ways to to celebrate in a safe manner. Only pre-packaged items can be allowed in school due to allergies and dietary restrictions. Things that are not pre-packaged, such as cupcakes or donuts will be sent home.
Volunteers
In an effort to keep our children and our school safe, all classroom and general field trip volunteers are required to complete a Limited Background Check prior to volunteering in the classroom or attending any field trips.
Forms can be requested from your teacher or from the office. You can also access them on our website at:
https://www.msdwt.k12.in.us/volunteer-requirements/
Limited Volunteer Limited Background checks are free of charge to anyone interested in volunteering. Volunteer opportunities vary by teacher.
First time applicants are responsible for the completion of the bullying education and training provided by MSDWT.
Classroom Visitors
Allisonville welcomes parents to visit the classroom. We ask that you please make an appointment with your child’s teacher prior to your visit.
If a parent pops into the classroom in the middle of instruction, it is difficult to get students back on task.
All classroom visitors must have completed a Limited Background Check.
Skyward
Skyward Family Access allows you to access student grades, attendance, email teachers and school officials, pay fees and much more. Skyward Family Access will be available from your home, office or anywhere you have access to the internet.
You can access Skyward by visiting our website at:
Click on:
For Families
For Parents
Skyward Family Access
Forgot your Login or Password?
Click the link and follow the prompts.
If you encounter difficulty logging in, please email: skyward@msdwt.k12.in.us
ParentSquare
MSD Washington Township uses ParentSquare to streamline all family communications through email, text, and app notifications. ParentSquare automatically generates an account for parents/guardians, which includes their preferred email address and phone number. We encourage accessing their accounts so they can download the mobile app and update their preferences to determine when and how they are notified. Make sure you sign in with the same email listed in Skyward Family Access.
School Supply Lists
PTO
Welcome to AVPTO! We are excited for you to join our community.
PTO Mission
Allisonville PTO is a nonprofit parent teacher organization whose mission is to provide opportunities for parents/guardians and students of different backgrounds to participate and connect through various programs within the school and school community. Working with the school's leadership, we provide support to student programs, staff and the school community both through grants and volunteerism to benefit our students.Visit our website for all AVPTO information. https://www.avpto.com/about/
2023-2024 AVPTO Executive Board Members
President
Susan Barnhart susan.sparks@alumni.iu.edu
Vice President (Incoming President)
Treasurer
Lisa Stocks
stockslisa@gmail.com
Assistant Treasurer (Incoming Treasurer)
Julie Hughes
rodjuliehughes@sbcglobal.net
Recording Secretary
Shree Wilson
shreemw@icloud.com
Parliamentarian
Jennifer Franklin
jennjohn113@hotmail.com
Communications/ Corresponding Secretary
Jennifer Kepley
jculhan@yahoo.com
Dad’s Club President
OPEN
Fundraising Officers
Caiti Killingbeck
caitikillingbeck@gmail.com
Diversity Officers
Angela Reid
alreid354@gmail.com
Administrative Representative(s)
Principal (Non-Voting Member)
Mary Beth Reffett mreffett@msdwt.k12.in.us
Contact Us: allisonvillepto@gmail.com