Jeremiah Gray Kindergarten Academy
Home of the Little Giants January 5, 2018
Principal's Message
WELCOME BACK!
Next week we will begin mClass testing. Students will be assessed on early literacy skills and their reading levels. We are excited to see how much our students have grown this past semester. Please encourage your children to do their very best.
Each morning, as I've greeted students, I've noticed many have not come in with their hats and gloves on. With the temperatures dipping well below freezing, please make sure that your child is bundled up. While we would never go outside when the temps are unbearable, students need to be bundled on the bus and as they walk to and from the building. Thanks for taking the time to ensure they are prepared for this cold weather.
I also want to take this opportunity to again thank all of our families that came out and supported our Barnes and Noble Event. Thanks to you and Barnes and Noble, our school was given over 500 books for our school library. Because of our high sales, Barnes and Noble also gave us over $1000 to be used for books. We are so grateful for your generosity! We know our students will enjoy checking out these new books!!!
MAKE UP SNOW DAY
IMPORTANT: Change in Online Payments
As of 12/21/17, Perry Township Schools will accept online payments in the form of credit or debit cards only. All electronic check payments will not be honored as of 12/21/17. Any future dated payments such as recurring payments and low meal balance auto replenishment set up using a checking account will be removed and unable to process.
2018 Choice Application Information & Changes
The choice application period for the 2018-2019 school year will be open January 29, 2018 through February 23, 2018. Application timelines were altered this year in order to confirm transportation tiers for the 2018-2019 school year so that parents can make informed decisions. Another important change for the 2018-2019, is the offering of a very limited choice application pilot (20 spots) for incoming Kindergarten students per Kindergarten Academy. This limited choice pilot for Kindergarten will not include transportation. In order to process these incoming Kindergarten limited choice applications, the student must be registered for Kindergarten at their home Kindergarten Academy. Applications and instructions will be available through our website under the “For Parents” tab as well as each elementary school. Please read the instructions and complete the application as directed.
Kindergarten, Second, and Fifth Grade High Ability Screening
Dear Parents/Guardians of kindergarten, second and fifth grade students:
We need additional information on the academic needs and performance of individual students in order to provide instruction at the appropriate level for each child. We are continuing our screening for the high ability program and depending on the information needed, your second or fifth grade child may be administered a standardized test during the week of January 22nd. All kindergarten students will be tested the week of January 15th. Parents of students who qualify for the program will receive a letter by the end of May. If you have any questions regarding testing, please contact Kim Jovic at kjovic@perryschools.org.
Snacks with Superheroes
Southport High School Indoor Percussion is sponsoring a “Snacks with Superheroes” event On Saturday, January 21 at 1-2:30pm & 4-5:30pm. The event will take place at Southport High School and will be $10 per child. It is recommended for ages preschool through 2nd grade but open to all. Please register at www.SignUpGenius.com/go/5080D4EAEA823A2F49-snacks
Jeremiah Gray Kindergarten Academy
Website: http://www.perryschools.org/jk/
Location: 5225 Gray Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States
Phone: (317) 782-2240
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JGKALittleGiants/
Twitter: @JGKAPrincipal