Family Update
"Together We Grow"
Open House Thursday, July 28th 6:30-7:30pm
Theme for 2022-2023
Opportunities for Growth
"Together We Grow" is our motto. Last year we proved that we do hard things. This year we have more challenging work to do. We will face each challenge as a surmountable opportunity for growth.
Celebrating the GWJ Family
1. We met all of our School Improvement goals except one.
2. We have the 3rd highest growth in our learning community.
3. We raised over $230, 000 to rebuild our playgrounds in honor of Hannah Crutchfield.
4. If you are reading this you did all of that and you are back. Or you are new and you are learning about the amazing community of learners you are joining. Either way I am so grateful that you will be with us on this growth journey that will be the 2022-2023 school year. I also want to challenge you if you are reading this on Facebook and you were here last year. Share something good that happened last year at GWJ or you are anticipating for the coming year.
Supply Lists
Primary Supply List (K-2)
1 Normal sized backpack (big enough to fit a full-size folder)
4 packages of Crayola 24 pack of crayons for Kindergarten
2 packages of Crayola 24 pack of crayons for 1st & 2nd
2 packages of 4 black Expo dry erase markers
1 4 pack of Playdoh
1 package of gallon & quart Ziplock bags
1 package of white cardstock
Intermediate Supply List (3-6)
2 packages of 4 dry erase markers
3 boxes of facial tissue
4 packs of 24 standard pencils (Please, no mechanical pencils)
2 spiral notebooks
1 box of sandwich-size zip-lock bags
2 bottles of hand sanitizer
2 containers of Clorox Wipes
2 boxes of crayons
1 refillable water bottle (optional)
Middle School Supply List (7-8)
4 packages of Post-it Notes
2 one subject spiral notebooks
Pencils
24 pack crayons
Colored pencils
Washable markers (broad line or fine tip)
3 boxes of facial tissues
2 packages of 4 dry erase markers (any color)
1 package of highlighters (any color)
2 containers of disinfectant wipes
calculator
1 refillable water bottle (optional)
Uniforms
IPS Student Dress Code (Updated June 2022)
Modifications to the IPS Dress Code and School Board Policy 5511
The Indianapolis Public Schools’ dress code is about how students look, how students behave, and achieve. Proper attire is the first step in creating a classroom environment that provides a laser focus on instruction. As such, students and their parents/guardians hold the primary responsibility in determining a student’s personal attire, hairstyle, jewelry, and personal items (e.g. backpacks, book bags) according to the IPS dress code. Schools are responsible for ensuring that student attire, hairstyle, jewelry, and personal items do not interfere with the health or safety of any student and do not contribute to a hostile or intimidating environment for any student. Students, parents and staff continue to share stories of the benefits of the dress code – from spending less money on clothing to enjoying stress-free mornings when preparing for school. Students are to be dressed in appropriate attire beginning the first day of the school year.
Standard Attire
Tops
I. Permitted Tops
A. Shirts, Blouses, Sweatshirts, Jackets, Sweaters, and Vests
II. Style
A. Solid Color
B. Long or Short Sleeved
III. Standard Wear Guidance
A. Must be tucked into pants/shorts at all times
Bottoms
I. Permitted Bottoms
A. Pants, Shorts, Skirts, Skorts, Capri Pants, and Jumpers
II. Style:
A. Solid colors: khaki, black or navy blue (no denim/blue jeans allowed)
B. Pleated or flat-front
III. Standard wearing guidance:
A. Fastened at the waist
B. Must be worn with a belt and set above the hip (grade 3 and above)
C. Must be free of rips or tears
D. Undergarments may not be visible
E. “Walking” length shorts/skorts/skirts/and jumpers limited to 2” above the knee
Shoes
I. Permitted footwear:
A. Shoes and Boots (no restrictions)
II. Style:
A. Any color acceptable
III. Standard wearing guidance:
A. Closed toes
B. Closed heel or strap heel
Accessories
I. Permitted accessories:
A. Socks (no restrictions), Tights/Leggings (no restrictions), and Belts
II. Style:
A. Any color
B. Belts made of fabric or leather
III. Standard wearing guidance:
A. No logos
B. Belts are required for all pants/shorts made with belt loops
K-12 Acceptable Dress-Up Attire
Students will be allowed to dress up for special, limited days of the year (such as Honors Day and Picture Day) at the discretion of the principal. Students may wear any approved top or bottom; however, they must apply the following standard wearing guidelines to dress-up days:
I. Tops
A. Tops must have sleeves, must not show cleavage and must not be tight
B. No spandex, see-through or denim materials
C. Tops must be long enough to tuck
D. Tops may not extend below the jacket (if worn)
II. Bottoms
A. Skirts:
1. Must be no more than 2” (inches) above the knee and worn at the hip 2. No spandex, see-through or denim materials
3. Must not be tight
B. Pants:
1. No athletic or denim
2. Must be worn above the hip
III. Shoes
A. No athletic shoes
IV. Accessories
A. Ties are optional
Athletic Attire (Game Day and Practice)
Team sweatshirts and polo shirts are permissible
Hooded items must bear the official school logo and are subject to district guidelines regarding headwear being worn inside the building
Must meet minimum standards of appropriateness and modesty for Physical Education classes (including wearing a shirt at all times)
Appropriate sweats or uniform apparel must be worn immediately before and after sports practice
Coaches will determine dress code attire for home and away events
Purpose of Dress Code Modification
The IPS student dress code has been modified to eliminate barriers of students attending school, while providing families with the most cost effective options to meet the district dress code policy. Our new standard dress code will ensure that students are dressed appropriately for school and that we provide a laser focus on instruction and not attire.
Exemptions to Dress Code Policy 5511
Any necessary modifications for individual students (e.g health concerns, religious, etc.) to the IPS Uniform Dress Code must be formally addressed and approved through the Board Waiver process.
Transportation
Your child’s safe transport to and from school is important to us. The following are policies and procedures to ensure your child’s safety.
There will be no office dismissal after 3:20.
Car Riders
Mornings
Students should be dropped off at the back door (Door #7) closest to the cafeteria.
Parents wishing to go in the building should park in the front (Main entrance Door #4 on Ritter) and enter through the main entrance.
Please avoid parking in the drop off lane.
Please do not drop students off before 9am.
Evenings (There is limited space in the pick-up area)
Parents should drive into the left lane if they are leaving west, the right lane if leaving east
Students will wait in the gym and be called by name to the car
We want to be good neighbors. Please avoid blocking driveways.
After 4:05 students who have not been picked up will be taken to the office. Please come to the office for pick-up.
Walkers
Mornings
Students should not arrive at school before 9am
Students are late after 9:25am
Walkers should enter the back door by the cafeteria
Evenings
Please remind your children to go straight home after school
We recommend that students who are in grades K-2 who are not with older siblings be walked home by an adult.
Buses
Please be sure to be at the bus stop on time
There are district bus policies available to bus riders by request.
For bus concerns call 317.226.4000.
Link to IPS transportation: https://www.myips.org/central-services/transportation/
George W. Julian #57
Email: campbelc@myips.org
Website: myIPS.org/georgejulian57
Location: 5435 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Phone: 317.750.6986
Facebook: facebook.com/GWJulian57
Twitter: @GWJulian57