Jeremiah Gray Kindergarten Academy
Home of the Little Giants - March 8, 2019
Principal's Message
Today I came across the quote by Jacqueline Kennedy, "There are many little ways to enlarge your child's world. Love of books is the best of all." As a big reader myself, I couldn't agree more with this quote.
I think one of the reasons I love educating Kindergartners so much is because I believe it is truly magical work. We get to help children learn their letters and sounds and then watch them figure out how to put those sounds together to make words that tell a story. Watching young people turn into readers is the most fun!
Even if you're not a big reader yourself, I strongly encourage you to spend time reading with your child every day!
At a meeting this week, a colleague shared a great site for parents, and I wanted to share that with you. This site is from the same assessment company that we use to test our kids, so there are some GREAT activities here that will help your child with the early reading skills they need to grow. Please visit: mclasshome.com/homeconnect There you will find TONS of activities, some websites, and suggestions for how you as a parent can help your child become a more proficient reader. I hope you can check it out!
Love,
Mrs. Hansell
Congratulations to our Little Giants of the Week!
Mighty Achievers!
Kindergarten Sight Words
Staff Spotlight - Nurse
Name: Rosalyn McCray
Number of years: Nurse for 14 years, 2 with Perry Township
Family Info: Husband Jason, daughter Kennedy 13, daughter Kamryn 11, son Kaden 5
Favorite Hobbies: Traveling, Shopping, Reading, Road trips with family
Interesting fact: I am terrified of escalators
Important Dates
Tuesday, March 12th - Facebook Storytime Live
Wedensday, March 13th - Early Release
March 16th - March 31st - Spring Break
Breakfast & Lunch Menu
A Message from Our Nurse
What If Your Child Becomes Sick At School?
We understand that parents work, however, if you are called to pick up your child we expect you to do so in a timely manner.
Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.
Clothing
Visitor Policy
Volunteer Policy
SCOPE: Volunteers who in the course of performing their service and have access to vulnerable populations, specifically minor children less than 18 years of age. This policy will cover all volunteers who volunteer on a regular basis with “ongoing contact” with students.
Such volunteers consist of:
- Volunteers who are with children on a regular basis
- Tutoring/Mentoring
- Coaches
- Extracurricular sponsors
- Volunteers who chaperone overnight trips/ or are attending field trips and have sole responsibility over a group of students or any student other than their own child.
PURPOSE: To establish a pre-screening program and an ongoing evaluation process to protect the students we are attempting to serve.
POLICY: It is the policy of Perry Township Schools to promote an environment in which the students we serve do so in safety and without fear in an atmosphere of trust and respect. Perry Township Schools, therefore, requires an expanded criminal history of volunteers who will have as part of their duties access to minors under the age of 18. Volunteers must wait until after their background screening process is complete to begin their volunteer assignment. However, the volunteer must contact Perry Township Schools if there are any personal arrests or filing of criminal charges while serving as a volunteer. A volunteer MUST complete the background check through Raptor each year. Volunteers will be interviewed by Administrators, teachers and/or Human Resources when deemed appropriate.
There is a $5.00 charge for the volunteer background check. The background checks usually take 5-7 days to be completed. Background checks will be maintained in Human Resources Office. The school will maintain a list of all current volunteers.
http://www.perryschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/VOLUNTEER-POLICY-2018.pdf
Honor an Educator
Perry Township Education Foundation’s Honor an Educator program allows anyone to recognize a special school employee who mad a positive impact in a child’s life. For a minimum donation of $15, your honoree will receive: A $15 gift card, your personalized message of thanks, a certificate signed by the superintendent and their name included in the foundation’s annual report. For a donation of as little as $30, your honoree will receive all of the above PLUS a cookie party for their classroom! Visit http://ptef.org/give, and select Honor an Educator.
2019-20 Kindergarten Registration Information
Kindergarten registration has begun for those students who will be entering Kindergarten in the Fall of 2019. The student must turn 5 years old on or before August 1, 2019 in order to register. The Kindergarten Academy your student will attend is determined by your residence only and not where other siblings may be attending. The following is a list of home schools and the corresponding Kindergarten Academy your student will attend:
Home School Kindergarten Academy
Jeremiah Gray Kindergarten Academy
- Southport Elementary
- Mary Bryan Elementary
- Clinton Young-if residence is North of Edgewood and East of Keystone
Homecroft Kindergarten Academy
- Winchester Village Elementary
- Homecroft Elementary
- Clinton Young Elementary-all other areas not included above
Douglas MacArthur Kindergarten Academy
- Henry Burkhart Elementary
- Douglas MacArthur Elementary
Rosa Parks Kindergarten Academy
- Abraham Lincoln Elementary
- Glenns Valley Elementary
You will need to register your incoming Kindergarten student at the Academy that your student will attend based on your address. We will have maps at Clinton Young to help clarify which Kindergarten Academy your child will attend. *Transportation information will be communicated at a later date.
Kum 2019-20 Taangcheu Kainak Ding Kong
Kum 2019 Fall in Taangcheu (Kindergarten) a kai dingmi siangngakchia caah January 7, 2018 thawk in minkhumhnak (Registration) thawk a si lai. Nan fa a kainak ding taangcheu sianginn (Kindergarten Academy) hi nan umnak hmun le sang hoih in a si lai, nan fale dang an kainak hoih in a si lai lo. Atang hi umnak sang cio hoih in kainak ding sianginn (home schools) min le Taangcheu sianginn (Kindergarten Academy) an kainak ding cu an si
Sang Sianginn (Home School) Taangcheu (Kindergarten) Sianginn
Jeremiah Gray Kindergarten Academy
- Southport Elementary
- Mary Bryan Elementary
- Clinton Young-if residence is North of Edgewood and East of Keystone
Homecroft Kindergarten Academy
- Winchester Village Elementary
- Homecroft Elementary
- Clinton Young Elementary-all other areas not included above.
Douglas MacArthur Kindergarten Academy
- Henry Burkhart Elementary
- Douglas MacArthur Elementary
Rosa Parks Kindergarten Academy
- Abraham Lincoln Elementary
- Glenns Valley Elementary
Kum 2019 January i minkhumhnak (registration) thawk a si tik ah, taangcheu a kai dingmi nan fa hi nan umnak sang pawl kainak ding taangcheu sianginn (Academy) ah minkhumhnak nan va tuahpiak a herh lai. Nan fa kainak ding Taangcheu Sianginn (Kindergarten Academy) nan theih nan duh ahcun Clinton Young sianginn ah hmanthlak (Maps) kan tar lai i zoh khawh a si lai. *Bus cit dingmi konglam cu a hnu ah thanh a si telai.
Información de Registración de la Academia de Kindergarten – 2019-20
Las registraciones para el Kindergarten iniciarán el 7 de enero del 2019, para aquellos estudiantes que inicien al Kindergarten para el ciclo escolar 2019-2020. Las Academias de Kindergarten están determinadas por su residencia solamente y no donde otros hermanos(as) asisten. La siguiente es una lista de las escuelas y la Academia de Kindergarten correspondiente al estudeiante:
Escuela Academia de Kindergarten
Jeremiah Gray Kindergarten Academy
- Southport Elementary
- Mary Bryan Elementary
- Clinton Young-if residence is North of Edgewood and East of Keystone
Homecroft Kindergarten Academy
- Winchester Village Elementary
- Homecroft Elementary
- Clinton Young Elementary-all other areas not included above.
Douglas MacArthur Kindergarten Academy
- Henry Burkhart Elementary
- Douglas MacArthur Elementary
Rosa Parks Kindergarten Academy
- Abraham Lincoln Elementary
- Glenns Valley Elementary
Cuando se inicien las registraciones en enero del 2019, usted debe registrar a su estudiante de Kindergarten en la escuela basándose en su dirección. Tenemos mapas de la escuela Clinton Young para clarificar que Academia de Kindergarten le corresponde a su hijo(a). *La información de transporte será enviada en una fecha posterior.
What's going on in the community?
SHS Riley Dance Marathon!
Southport High School Riley Dance Marathon is a student-run organization that raises money for Riley Hospital for Children. Amongst our fundraising efforts we hold an annual “PUSH Day,” and it will take place on 4/10/19. We have had PUSH days the last two years and have successfully met our goal each year. In 2017 we raised over $5,000.00 in one day and in 2018 we raised over $8,000.00 in one day. This year, we hope to raise $15,000.00 all for the kids. If you wish to help us in this effort please visit this link: donate.rileykids.org/shsrdm19 to make a contribution!
Southside Indy Aquatics (SIA)
Swimming Lessons – SIA will offer beginning swimming lessons for children ages 3 and up beginning in April and running through September. Classes will meet twice a week for 30 minutes on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings. The cost is $60.00 per month.
Competitive Swimming – SIA offers year-round swimming for children of all ages that focuses on stroke technique, competitive swimming and having fun!
Evaluations and registration for swimming lessons and competitive swimming will be on Monday, March 11th at Southport High School from 6:00-7:00 pm. Please have your child wear a swim suit for a quick evaluation in the water. Enter door 8 at SHS. Please email Stacy Reinke for more information at sreinke@southsideindyaquatics.com.
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