Golden Gazette
Jana Anderson, Principal
March 1, 2017
Gold Academy
Brenda Reiff, Instructional Coach
Karen Hartnett, Student Services Coach
Email: janderson@msddecatur.k12.in.us
Website: msddecatur.k12.in.us
Location: 5650 Mann Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States
Phone: 317-856-0400
Facebook: facebook.com/DecaturGoldAcademy
Twitter: DELC_Gold
MSD Decatur Township Career and College Fair
Spring Pictures
PTO Meeting
There will be a PTO meeting on Tuesday, March 14th, at 6:00 p.m., in the Community Room. Please enter through door 14. Your participation truly benefits us all. Hope to see you there.
Gold Pride Time
Spring Break
Spring Carnival was a success!
Congratulations to Stormie Kirby, who played all of the games and filled out her entry to win. She was the recipient of the $25.00 Toys R Us gift card!
Community Dinners
Mondays - Valley Mills Elementary, 5101 S. High School Rd.
Tuesdays - Stephen Decatur Elementary, 3425 S. Foltz St.
Thursday - Blue/Gold Academy, 5650 Mann Road
ISTEP Testing
ISTEP Part 1 testing began Monday, February 27th for students in grades 3-6 and will continue through March 3rd. Make-ups for the test will occur March 6th - March 10th.
ISTEP Part 2 begins April 17th- May 5th. Please make sure your child arrives to school on time. Encourage them to get a good night's sleep for this important test and eat breakfast at school when they arrive. Thank you for your help to ensure that your child has a good start to the day!
IREAD Testing
Notes from the Nurse
The new school immunization requirements can be found on our Gold Academy website. For students that will be entering 6th grade, there are shots that will need to be completed before the start of the new school year. Please go online and check out this information under the Health Services link on the left of the web page. www.msddecatur.k12.in.us
District Art Show
The Decatur Public Art Show will be open for the community to view the artwork starting this Tuesday, February 28th through April 6th. If you go to view the art display, don’t forget to vote for your favorite Gold Academy art piece. Congratulations to all of the participants, and good luck!
The library is open Monday – Wednesday 10:00 – 8:00, Thursday – 10:00 – 6:00, and Saturday 10:00- 5:00. They are closed on Sundays.
Relay for Life Fundraiser
The theme is "Don't Monkey Around, Put Your Neck On The Line, Support Relay For Life, Have A Roaring Good Time"! Students can pay $1.00 to have their name on a monkey, giraffe, or lion to be displayed in the commons area.
- The winning classroom from each school will receive a pizza party!
- Each classroom having 100% participation will receive a popcorn party!
- Winning school will receive a flavorice party!
ISTEP Door Decorating
Kroger Rewards
Please click on the links below to register your Kroger and Marsh rewards cards. Once registered, a portion of your total purchase each time you use your card will be donated to Gold Academy. If you have any questions, please contact our Parent Liaison, Amy Mikeworth at amikeworth@msddecatur.k12.in.us
Decatur Proud License Plates
Support Decatur Township by purchasing a metal “Decatur Proud” license plate for the front of your vehicle. The cost is $10 (cash only) and the profits from the plates sold help the students in our building.
From the Board of Education
"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.msddecatur.k12.in.us."
Calendar of Events
Tuesday, February 28 - Community Dinner at Stephen Decatur
Tuesday, February 28- District Art Show at Decatur Township LibraryThursday, March 2 - Community Dinner at Blue and Gold
Friday, March 3 - Popcorn sale
Monday, March 6 - Community Dinner at Valley Mills
Tuesday, March 7 - Community Dinner at Stephen Decatur
Thursday, March 9 - Community Dinner at Blue and Gold
Thursday, March 9 - 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., College and Career Fair at DCHS
Friday, March 10 - Spring Pictures
Friday, March 10 - Popcorn sale
Monday, March 13 - Community Dinner at Valley Mills
Tuesday, March 14 - Community Dinner at Stephen Decatur
Tuesday, March 14 - 6:00 p.m., PTO meeting
Thursday, March 16 - Community Dinner at Blue and Gold
Friday, March 17 - 8:15 a.m., Gold Pride
Friday, March 17 - Popcorn sale
Monday, April 3 - Relay for Life fundraiser begins