Golden Gazette

Mrs. Klein, Assistant Principal

Ms. Tooley, Lead Teacher

Mrs. Rouse, Community in Schools Site Coordinator

Email: jhumphries@decaturproud.org
Website: www.decaturproud.org
Location: 5650 Mann Road, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Phone: 317-856-0400
Facebook: facebook.com/DecaturGoldAcademy
Twitter: @DELC_Gold

Gold Academy Families,

Happy Friday! We have reached the end of the school year.

A special thank you to our parent volunteers for coming in today to help with our field day. Students, teachers, parents and staff enjoyed activities that were planned. This was made possible by the numerous volunteers. Also, thank you for all of the feedback that was shared and we will take the feedback into consideration for next school year.

I would like to take this time to thank all of our parents for the support and partnership during this school year. I am so honored to be your principal. I would like to wish you all the very best summer possible, and I look forward to welcoming you all back, refreshed for the new school year.

To all of the Gold Academy staff and students, thank you for persevering through this school year and growing stronger together.

The Gold Academy staff would like to wish our 6th graders a smooth transition to middle school and a successful school year. We would also like to wish our 3 staff members who are retiring the best of luck and thank them for their lasting impact that they have had on students, parents and staff.

Next week we will have many activities and award celebrations. Please mark your calendars.

Water Day-May 22nd is kindergarten water day

Career Day for our 6th graders is on May 22nd from 8:00 to 10:00

6th Grade Activity

May 22nd-Students will participate in an Egg Drop Activity in the afternoon

1st and 2nd Grade Awards will be in the gym (8:30-9:30 a.m.)

On May 23rd, we will celebrate students who received Student of the Month, Citizenship Award, Principal Award, and E + R=O award.

Trent Conn Walk On May 23rd, students will complete 2 laps around the school. We ask that students bring in $1 in for this event if they wish to participate. All proceeds go to the Trent Conn Scholarship. This activity is optional for students.

6th Grade Movie Night/Painting Party May 23rd (6:00-7:30 p.m.)

Students will be given 2 tickets to invite family members (only students who have earned this privilege can attend with 2 family members). This event is free to our 6th graders and their families. We will have popcorn, drinks and snacks free to our families. We will need to know by Monday if you plan to attend. Permission slips were sent home with students. Please return those by Monday.

3,4,5 Grade Awards will be in the gym (8:30-9:45 a.m.)

On May 24th, we will celebrate students who received Citizenship Award, Principal Award, A and A/B Honor Roll Award and E + R=O Award.

6th Grade Ceremony

On May 25th, our sixth graders will be receiving their awards in the gym starting at 8:30 a.m.-9:50 a.m. We will celebrate students who received Student of the Month, Citizenship Award, Principal Award, and Flying Hawk Award.

Student Day

Last student day will be May 25th.

Summer School:

Summer School is still open and available for K-4th grade students

Dates: June 12-July 14 *No School on June 19 & July 3-4

Times: 8:30-2:30

Location: Stephen Decatur Elementary

To register your student, log into your Skyward Family Access account:

• click on "online forms"

• locate the "2023 Summer School" form

• select "fill out form"

AYS Before/After Care will ​NOT be available.

Start of the School Year

• Gold Academy’s first PTO meeting will be July 25th at 5:30 p.m.

• Gold Academy Back to School Night is July 28th from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

• The first day of school is Monday, July 31st.

1st and 6th grade buddies making a craft for Mother’s Day!

Students who bring in a $1.00 can participate in a two lap walk around the building on Tuesday! All of the proceeds will go toward our Go for Gold Scholarship in honor of a former teacher, Mr. Trent Conn.

Decatur Township Families,
Registration is now open for the 2023-2024 school year! Registering your child right away helps the district to plan for student and hiring needs. Please go to https://www.decaturproud.org and click on "Returning Student Registration." You will need your Skyward Family Access login information. If you need assistance with this information, please contact the school office at 317-856-0400.
Registering a new Kindergarten student? Please click on "Kindergarten Enrollment (2023-2024)."
Kindergarten Round-Up Events at each elementary school will take place on April 20th, 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Help us to honor Decatur Township educators & staff with messages of support and appreciation! Let them know how thankful you are for their vital work by sharing a few kind words that will be shared through our social media channels.

As a fundraiser for the Decatur Township Educational Foundation, you can submit a Teacher Tribute by following this link. https://tinyurl.com/2023TeacherTribute

Once the submission process is completed & paid, we will create an acknowledgment and share it through our social media channels, as well as notifying the teacher and their Principal through email.

Together, we can show our appreciation for teachers. The submission form will remain open through 5/25.

Thanks for supporting DTEF and our teachers!

The Decatur Township Educational Foundation

I am excited to announce that we will be offering an Athletic Performance Camp for incoming 4th- 8th grade student-athletes this summer.
June 5-June 28
Monday and Wednesday Afternoons
$60 per student
Please review the flyer below for more details including dates, times, and camp specifics.

This discount is good for all Decatur Schools, not just Decatur Central High School.

Hello Decatur Township community members. Please share your input on programs you would like to see offered at the Indianapolis Public Library Decatur Branch and what times work best for you and your family. Follow the link to fill out a brief survey. Thank you for your time. https://forms.gle/SMY6iUxCGHUaSbMF9

Distribution of information by a community group in accordance with MSD Decatur policy does not imply, directly or indirectly, that the group's program(s), event(s) and/or service(s) is sanctioned, sponsored or endorsed by the district, the Board of Education or the superintendent."

Summer Days are on their way, and At Your School (AYS) is offering a full-day camp for Decatur Township families (Pre-K – 6) at Blue & Gold Academy from June 5 – July 14. Join AYS and capture the sunshine and positive vibes to help you shine through the summer. Current and waitlisted AYS families who register by February 28 will receive $100 off per child! Learn more and register at www.ayskids.org/summer!

Decatur Township Families,

Dry and fresh food items will be available for drive thru pick-up for any families with children enrolled in MSD of Decatur Township Schools!

When: Selected Thursdays 11:30AM – 12:50PM (dates below)
Where: DCHS, Door 1
How to apply: Complete the intake form below and submit! (required for each distribution date) The form must be completed by the Tuesday before the pick date. 2023 days have been updated on the google form.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIS6hJ_CABoqqFUFatsozAhzkX2s5jI0vAkM0iGCTgj6-FOQ/viewform

Mark your calendars for pick-up dates this semester:

May 11

Please visit our Child Nutrition Department Website (https://www.decaturproud.org/child-nutrition/p-ebt) for resources and general information about P-EBT cards.
MSD of Decatur Township and the Child Nutrition Department do not have access to P-EBT information or funds.
All calls and questions need to be directed to The Family and Social Services Administration.

(800) 403-0864

If you would like to purchase a Decatur Township license plate, please send in $5.00 cash or check made payable to Gold Academy.

5.22.23 Career Day for 6th Grade

5.23.23 1st and 2nd grade awards 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

5.23.23 Trent Conn Memorial Walk - $1.00/student 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

5.23.23 Retirement Reception for Mrs. Bardonner, Mrs. McGathey, and Mrs. Ragsdale 3:00 - 4:00

5.23.23 Family Movie Night for 6th Grade

5.24.23 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade awards 8:30 - 9:45 a.m.

5.25.23 6th grade awards 8:30 - 9:50 a.m.

5.25.23 Last student day

"It is the Board's commitment to provide a safe, positive, productive and nurturing educational environment for all of its students. Any individual who believes a student has been or is the victim of discrimination, bullying, or harassment should report the situation to the building principal or designee or complete the School District's Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying report form, which is available online at www.decaturproud.org