Eagle's Nest
APRIL 2019
Thompson Crossing Elementary
Fax (317) 860-4610
Transportation (317) 860-2314
Website: https://tc.ftcsc.org/
Location: 7525 Thompson Road, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Phone: (317) 860-4600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thompson-Crossing-Elementary-School-220091544800210/
Twitter: @FTCSC
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
APRIL
4/8 5th Grade Visit to FTMS EAST
4/9 - PTC MEETING
4/10 PTC Panera Spirit Night 4-8pm
4/11- STUDENT COUNCIL MEETING
4/11 KG Registration Evening 1-8pm
4/12 - 4TH GRADE FIELD TRIP TO SOUTHERN INDIANA
4/26 - ALL PRO DADS
Visitor Check In
WE LOVE OUR STUDENTS. THEIR SAFETY IS CRUCIAL TO US. PLEASE REMEMBER TO BE PREPARED TO STOP AND SHOW ID WHEN VISITING OUR SCHOOL
School Times
M,ONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY
8:50am-3:50pm
Wednesday
8:50am-3:20pm
Car Rider Doors Open at 8:40am
Drop Off/Pick Up
If there is a change in transportation for students at the end of the day, we must be notified by a Parent/Guardian before 2:00pm. We strongly encourage against making last minute changes but understand that emergencies occur. Please remember that we are an Elementary and our students are quite young still.
A Message From Your Principal Mr Murphy
Dear Thompson Crossing Families,
Welcome back to the last stretch of 2018-2019!!
It doesn’t seem possible that we have started the final quarter of the year. With this, we maintain our high expectations for students. We have one more round of state tests (ILEARN) starting April 22 (Grades 3 and 4)- May 2 and 5th grade going May 2-May 8. This is all online.
We will also continue to emphasize to treat each staff member and fellow student with nothing but the utmost respect and kindness each and every day to the end of the school year. I think it’s something we can continue to work on as an entire building of students and adults in order to support one another and help each other grow and develop into productive lifelong citizens. Your modeling and support as a parent is instrumental to this, and we thank you for your involvement in this process, and for supporting us if we reach out to you. We sincerely care about your child.
With the end of the year approaching, it is my practice to work as closely as possible with parents to create the ultimate class assignment that ensures each student’s maximum success. The goal is to create a good match from day one. K-4th grade parents (excluding REACH), who will be remaining at Thompson Crossing for next year, please consider filling out the Parent Input Form that was emailed out this week. In addition, it is attached to this newsletter. The strict deadline is Friday, April 19.
Don’t forget about our Spring Flowers Fundraiser! Great ideas for Mother’s Day!
Warmest Regards,
Jeffrey J. Murphy
ALS FUNDRAISER
FIELD DAY IS COMING UP ON MAY 20TH!!
School Supply Kits~ Order for Next School Year!
Reminders
Student Drop-off/Pick-up
For the safety of our students, it is important that all persons picking up or dropping off students use the proper procedures. Students may not be dropped off before 8:40 a.m. With security procedures, the front door will not be unlocked until 8:40 a.m. and students should not be allowed out of an automobile until that time. We also understand that the drop off line gets long in the morning, but please be patient and take the time necessary to make it safe for all our students, parents, and staff. When dropping off students before and after school, please use the main entrance area only. Make sure that you follow the drive through and drop off lanes. Also, make sure that students get out on the curb or left-side of the car. There is no passing in the drop off lane. Your patience is always appreciated!
*Appointments/Early Dismissals * New Procedures
On the day of your student's appointment, it is very important that you have your student bring a note to their teacher or the office before school begins for the day. **Prior notification completely eliminates a classroom disruption and helps to assure that your student will be waiting in the office and ready to go when you come to sign them out. We understand that last minute things come up, but we do ask that you keep walk-up requests or last minute phone calls to a minimum. If you are picking up your child for an early dismissal THEY MUST BE PICKED UP BY 3:15 PM ON A NORMAL DISMISSAL DAY AND 2:50PM ON A PLC/WEDNESDAY. EVERY WEDEDNESDAY IS AN EARLY RELEASE DAY Request for early pickups by parents for appointments, etc. will be made through the front office and MUST be in writing also. These new policies will help ensure a safe dismissal for all students. The note should include the students name, teacher name, your name and date. When picking up your child for appointments, please go directly to the Main Office to sign them out. When a student returns from a mid-day appointment, the student should sign back in at the Main Office and turn in his/her doctor's note if they have one.
*Absences During the School Year
Students should be fever-free without the use of fever-reducing medication (i.e. Tylenol) for 24 hours before returning to school. If your child has an illness associated with vomiting and/or diarrhea, they should not return to school until 24 hours after the last episode. This helps prevent further spread of viruses and bacteria, and to promote a healthier environment for all. Our goal at Thompson Crossing is to keep kids healthy and in school. It is important for all students to adhere to our illness guidelines in order to reach this goal.
Attendance is extremely important. If your child is not in our classrooms, they cannot learn and be exposed to the same content as their teacher presents. However, everyone becomes ill at various times and we understand! If your child is going to be absent, please call our attendance line at 860-4678 by 9:15 AM. Our data clerk will check the line daily to record absences. Follow the steps below:
- Date of phone call
- Name of parents/ guardians
- Name of student
- Reason for absence
- Number of days for the absence
- *If you need to leave a personal message for your child’s teacher and/or request homework, please call the teacher’s voice mail number.
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