Soaring Eagle News
Stephen Decatur Elementary December 7, 2018
The Principal's Message
December has been busy already! First and second graders attended the Holiday Spectacular at the high school, third through sixth graders participated in an Hour Of Code, and students were celebrated Friday for all of their hard work. We have two more weeks packed with fun, showcases, and learning. Please help us have successful days by ensuring students are on time and present each day.
We have had a few calls about extended day. Extended Day tutoring began in September. Select students stay at school from 2:40-4:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We will be expanding the program next semester, but are not taking any new students at this time.
Here are the highlights for the next two weeks.
Monday, December 10: Child Safety Program by Officer Lyday, Volleyball Clinic, Junior Hawks
Tuesday, December 11: Extended Day
Thursday, December 13: Free Community Dinner 5-6:00, PTO 5:30-6, Music and Art Showcase 6-7:00, Extended Day
Friday, December 14: Police Officer lunches with 4th and 6th grades
Monday: Holiday Socks/Accessories Day
Tuesday, December 18: Holiday Hair, Hat, or Headband Day
Wednesday, December 19: Ugly Sweater Day
Thursday, December 20: Pajama Day, Holiday Parties, Last student day until January
Please note this important information: Our first Snow Make Up Day is January 21st. Students will attend a full day.
Have a great week!
Mrs. Jennifer Pearson
Meet Our Third and Fourth Grade Teams
Mrs. Cordray, Third Grade
Information Coming SOON!
Mrs. Jackson, Third Grade
4th year teaching
2nd year teaching at SD
2nd year teaching for MSD Decatur
Why is Mrs. Jackson #DecaturProud?
"I am Decatur Proud because my students come to school every day ready to learn, and the teachers work together to support each other. We truly are a family here at SDE."
Mrs. Phelps, Third Grade
15th year teaching
1st year teaching at SD
1st year teaching for MSD Decatur
Why is Mrs. Phelps #DecaturProud?
"The staff and students at SD make me DecaturProud! I am grateful to be part of an incredibly talented team of third grade teachers. I definitely work with the best! Not only do I have the opportunity to work with the best teachers, but I also get to spend my days with some pretty amazing young people. They are a joy to work with. We learn from each other daily."
Mrs. Schoettle, Third Grade
27th year teaching
19th year teaching at SD
19th year teaching for MSD Decatur
Why is Mrs. Schoettle #DecaturProud?
"I am Decatur Proud because of the awesome staff and families I work with everyday. The teachers at Stephen Decatur work hard and collaborate daily to ensure that each and every child succeeds. The teachers I work with have become my second family!"
Ms. Jaynes, Fourth Grade
20th year teaching
18th year teaching at Stephen Decatur
20th year teaching for MSD Decatur
Why is Ms. Jaynes #DecaturProud?
"I bleed blue and gold. I graduated from DCHS, and all my kids go to Decatur schools. I live in the township, and I am proud to work with so many dedicated teachers and staff members. I love helping kids grow!"
Mrs. Murrell, Fourth Grade
12th year teaching
4th year at Stephen Decatur
11th year teaching for MSD Decatur
"I’m DecaturProud of all the hardworking teachers in our school district who care so deeply for our students and their success."
Mrs. Reedy, Fourth Grade
13th year teaching
9 years teaching at Stephen Decatur
13th year teaching for MSD Decatur
Why is Mrs. Reedy #DecaturProud?
"I am DecaturProud because I get to be part of a team that is incredibly hard-working and dedicated to serving the needs of each and every student and family they come in contact with. Everyone encourages each other and is invested in building lasting relationships."
Mrs. Ritter, Fourth Grade
13th year teaching
9 years teaching at Stephen Decatur
13th year teaching for MSD Decatur
Why is Mrs. Ritter #DecaturProud?
"I am Decatur proud of all of the staff that put in 110% every day! We work well together as a team and support each other both professionally and personally. I am also DecaturProud of our students who come to school daily eager to learn! "
Book Store
PTO
From the Nurse's Office
Resources
Popcorn Sales
Community Dinners
2019-2020 District Calendar
Stephen Decatur Events
December Menu
ILEARN State Assessment
Welcome to the Volunteer Page
In an effort to keep our schools safe, all volunteers (including staff) must complete a volunteer application form/criminal background check request and be approved as a volunteer prior to volunteering.
This form must be completed at least 5 business days prior to the event, in which the volunteer chooses to participate.
At the beginning of the school year the length of time to process volunteer forms could take up to 2 weeks. You will receive an email once the volunteer form has been processed.
Volunteer Form Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnBuNSgi1QDoHH8n7uOy2EqQ_DpseOf0RcPE7fkunIvL-V0g/viewform
MISSION
We are student invested, community connected. We prioritize student learning, safety, and customer service.
VISION
We are a model campus characterized by an environment that is: Calm, Safe, Positive, Purposeful, AND FUN! Students, families, and staff will be invested through respectful relationships and a thirst for learning.
Stephen Decatur Elementary
Assistant Principal: Jay Lovell
Lead Teacher: Cyndi Kaiser
Nurse: Brea Middleton-Keen
CIS Coordinators: Matt Ernst and Laverna Tracy
Email: jpearson@decaturproud.org
Website: http://www.decaturproud.org/stephen-decatur
Location: 3425 Foltz Street, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Phone: 317-241-0183
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StephenDecaturElementary/
Twitter: @SD_Eagles