Stonegate Elementary Weekly News
March 26, 2020
Strength doesn't come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn't.
Calendar of Events
- March 27-April 7- Spring Break (extended 2 days- April 6-7 are teacher work days)
- Sunday, April 5- Saturday, April 18- Virtual Scholastic Book Fair- More info. coming soon!
- Wednesday, April 8- E-day
- Thursday, April 9- E-day
- Friday, April 10- Student day off; Teacher work day (Friday off for students will be the norm for the coming weeks)
Online Spirit Week
*Thank you, families, for participating with us and for posting these great pictures!
We sure do miss those beautiful faces!*
E-Days Following Spring Break
From The Counselor's Corner: Stonegate Pen Pals
The Stonegate Pen Pal Club is an opportunity for your child to connect with another Stonegate student during this social distancing time!
How does this work?
- If you would like your child to participate, you may fill out this form by Monday, April 6th
- When you fill out this form, you are giving permission for a Stonegate Staff member to share your child's name and address with another Stonegate family
- Your child will be paired with another child at Stonegate Elementary. In order to web our students up, they will be paired with a child who is in a different grade level or class!
- After April 6th, you will receive an email, from Miss Wetzel, with the name and address of your child’s SGE Pen Pal.
- Once you receive your child’s Pen Pal, they may begin to write or type letters, draw pictures, or send words of encouragement to their Pen Pal!
Guidelines/ Etiquette
- If you get a letter, send a letter!
- If possible, use self-sealed envelopes (no lick envelopes)
- Have fun with it! Look in the Weekly Newsletter for ideas on what to write your pen pal
- Our Pen Pal Club will end at the end of the school year.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our counselor, Jessica Wetzel, jwetzel@zcs.k12.in.us
Tech Support Available
Quarter 3 Report Cards
- To access your child’s report card, simply login to PowerSchool (using your parent login or your child’s login) and click on the Report Card link located in the left-hand menu.
- If you have forgotten how to login to PowerSchool, your child can most likely assist assist you (student login information - same information as Canvas)
- All future report cards will continue to be stored in this location, so you will always be able to access/view your child’s report cards in one place.
Kindergarten Round Up
We are currently accepting kindergarten registrations. Please click on this link to begin the registration process. When we are back at school we will schedule a special time for you and your child to come to our school and learn all about kindergarten. If you have any questions please email the principal at your school.
Boone Meadow – Mr. Tom Hundley thundley@zcs.k12.in.us
Eagle – Mr. Andrew Foreman aforeman@zcs.k12.in.us
Stonegate – Mrs. Connie Largent clargent@zcs.k12.in.us
Pleasant View – Dr. Stacy Smith stacysmith@zcs.k12.in.us
Union – Mrs. Jennifer Raycroft jraycroft@zcs.k12.in.us
ONLINE SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR IS COMING SOON!
During this time, you'll be able to order book online and have them shipped directly to your home. Since the shipping will be home delivery, there will be a shipping fee.
Click here to view our the Online Book Fair home page! The SHOP NOW button won't be available until the start date of our book fair, which will be on Sunday, April 5th!
Resources for Helping Children
Attached are some resources that you may find helpful as you navigate these times with your children. The visual support attached is called HALT, which is an acronym to encourage us to practice self-care.
Common Sense Media
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/resources-for-families-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic
What’s Up with this Coronavirus? Comic for Kids
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Mind Yeti Videos
Mind Yeti provides a great way for everyone to practice mindfulness. At the following link are over 15 videos of mindfulness sessions that help kids and families calm their minds, check in with their bodies, and notice their surroundings.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiaUKiwbiHMQDQLCXoPaMMYotldKlUQCw
Sesame Street Little Children, Big Challenges
Young children face new challenges at every age and stage. That’s why it’s so important to help them build the skills they need to become resilient. With self-confidence and the ability to express themselves, little ones will be able to handle whatever may come their way and will just keep getting stronger.
How to Talk to your Kids About Coronavirus
This is an article written by PBS Kids about how to talk to children about coronavirus. You will find tips for handwashing, covering coughs, and practicing healthy habits.
https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus
Support for Helpers during Coronavirus
Resources from the Fred Rogers Center in addition to partner organizations for those of you looking for ways to create learning opportunities and structure for children.
https://www.fredrogerscenter.org/what-we-do/child-wellness/coronavirus-response
Resources for Families Practicing Self-Care:
CNET Everything you need to know…
Resources for working, cooking, and coping while practicing social distancing.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network Parent Guide
Support in understanding and coping during this time. The guide provide information on children’s developmental/age reactions and how to help.
https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/outbreak_factsheet_1.pdf
Food Assistance
Confidential Food Assistance from ZCS
Please use this link to set up a pick-up time for a food package from ZCS Food Service.
Assistance from the Boys and Girls Club
The Boys and Girls Club will also be offering a take out evening meal at the Lebanon Unit, 403 West Main Street. The offering is available to Club members and any community member in need during these difficult times.
Meals will be available Monday through Friday beginning March 16 - March 27 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a limit of eight carry-out meals per family. We are initially preparing meals for at least 100 people each day and will make adjustments as needed.
Zionsville Food Pantry
4775 W. 116th St, Zionsville
Phone 317-873-8137, ext. 1087
Hours of Operation on Thursdays from 5-6 pm and Fridays from 12-2 pm
The Caring Center
1230 Ransdell Ct.
Lebanon
Phone: 765-482-2020
Hours of Operation on Mondays & Wednesdays from 8 am - 2 pm
Hours of Operation on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays from 11 am - 5 pm
(Closed on 3rd Tuesday and 4th Thursday of each month.)
Strong In Every Way
Click here to learn more about ZCS's Human Capital Campaign.
SAFEVISITOR VISITOR MANAGEMENT
All school visitors will be checked in using a visitor management system known as SafeVisitor.
Please be prepared to scan a government issued ID (Driver License) each time you arrive to campus as a visitor or volunteer. The printed badge should be visible at all times while in the building. Thank you!
BOONE COUNTY EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM
Contact Us
Website: http://sge.zcs.k12.in.us/
Location: 7312 W Stonegate Dr, Zionsville, IN, United States
Phone: 317-873-8050
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Stonegate-Elementary-667262290025971/
Twitter: @ZCSStonegate