CSA Lincoln Newsletter
September 23, 2016
Principal's Notes and Highlights
Happy Friday!
- Ayden and Addisyn were able to witness the Bicentennial Torch coming through Columbus as Dr. Ilya Schwartzman carried it from Central Avenue to Parkside Elementary.
- Please be on time for Parent-Teacher Conferences next week. Thank you to all who are donating food!
- Future teachers from IUPUC spent time this past week evaluating our 6th grade Landform Projects. I was blown away by the high level of quality and precision our students exhibited in this project.
- While the weather wasn't great, third and fourth grade students had a great day at the Farmer's Market. Next week they will be presenting C.A.R.E. with a check for half of their profit. We love that our kids want to give back to those in need!
- We had a few students who had raised money for the school fundraiser, but missed the water station this past Friday. Below is a button that has pictures of those students getting to dump a bucket of water on me. Lucky for them, we had good weather this week.
- ISTEP Results- Scores from last year were sent home today with your student in an envelope. Grades 4-6. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call.
- Principal for the Day- I was so proud of our young leaders today! Sierra and Aaron did a great job. You can learn more about their day in this newsletter.
- Best of luck to anyone participating in the Mill Race Marathon/Half-Marathon this weekend! A special thank you to Mr. Shipley for designing our sign! The Schnepp family will be providing donuts for anyone who wants to come to CSA Lincoln to cheer on the runners. They will be here from 8-10!
Thank you Mr. Shipley!
Student Principals: Sierra and Aaron
Parent Volunteers Needed!
Student Spotlight: Natalie P.
PTO-Chili's Fundraiser
4th grade repaid Mr. Findley
Chicago Information
Parent Portal-Gradebook
Watch the video below to learn how to create your account.
From the BCSC High Ability Coordinator
Dear Parent/Guardian,
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation provides many opportunities and pathways for all learners. Since 1981, we have worked to identify learners who show a need for a high ability curriculum. To help us identify students for this pathway, tests are administered to our kindergarten, 3rd and 6th grade students every year.
In the fall, all kindergarten students are given four activities to complete during class time. These activities are evaluated and used to determine which students will be administered further testing. The identified students are then given the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) in the spring. This test indicates potential for high ability learning. Various instructional strategies will be used by the teachers in each classroom from 1st – 3rd grade to meet the needs of these high ability learners.
3rd and 6th grade students are administered achievement and abilities tests. The scores from these tests, along with scores from a math prompt, a creative writing prompt and teacher rating scales are used to identify high ability students. Students can be identified as high ability in math only, English/language arts only or high ability in both.
Please visit the BCSC website at www.bcsc.k12.in.us >Parents>High Ability for more information about the high ability program.
You may also contact Shelley Walker, the High Ability Coordinator, at (812) 314-3881 or walkerr@bcsc.k12.in.us with question and/or concerns.
Husky Gram Winners
Brody Brubaker
Anthony England
Eliza Bodem
Lathan Hunter
Sadie Harris
Owen Schlaudroff
Tristan Davis
Alaina Gates
Sofia Perez
Ethan Gilley
Lauren Sanders
McKenna Schenpp
Ryan Tucker
Zaynep Law
September 26-29, 2016
Notes from the Athletic Director
Are you interested in being a basketball player or a cheerleader for the upcoming season?
If so, please make sure that you have a current physical exam on file with the school!
CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS - October 3rd-6th
BASKETBALL TRYOUTS will take place October 17th-20th!
Physicals must be current!
You must have a physical dated after APRIL 1st, 2016 to be eligible for the 2016-2017 season!
Questions? -Please contact Mr. Shipley
PTO Updates
For all of our Box Tops collectors out there, check out this cool new way to earn BONUS BOX TOPS for CSA! Visit http://www.boxtops4education.com/bonusapp to see how it works and to download the app!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Got a little time on Friday 9/16? The school is looking for volunteers for the Fundraiser Carnival. Volunteers would help with the various stations at the carnival- inflatable obstacle course, cookies/juice, walk track and water balloons. The time commitment will be from around noon-2:30. If you can only come for a little bit or the whole time, we will be sure to put you to use and it will be greatly appreciated!
If you can help please contact the Project Coordinator, Shawna Netser at netsers@bcsc.k12.in.us
School and Grade Level Schedules
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Brett Findley
Email: findleyb@bcsc.k12.in.us
Website: http://www.bcsc.k12.in.us/site/default.aspx?DomainID=788
Location: Columbus Signature Academy Lincoln Campus, 5th Street, Columbus, IN, United States
Phone: 812-376-4447
Twitter: @csaprincipal