There were many emotions and celebrations as we ended the school year. Students were thoughtful as they reflected upon their year through conversation and writing. I heard many children and adults speak to favorite parts of the year and proudest moments. I continue to be proud of the adaptability, perseverance, and growth we have seen in individual students and our learning community as a whole. Every day I am proud to be a Bulldog!

There are many ways in which we measure growth of our learners. We have multiple points of formative data throughout the year. These measures include things like: observations of learning (as teachers take notes), individual conferences with students as they share reading, writing, and math work, rubrics (applied to writing, problem solving, and projects), and student-created artifacts (like videos, audio files, sketches/sketch noting, etc.). We also have benchmark and summative assessments like NWEA, IREAD-3, and ILEARN. We are just now receiving results from several of our summative assessments. As you review this information, please remember that these individual scores represent pieces of your child's learning as we consider growth over the whole year. The format, purpose, and depth of these assessments are different so if you have any questions, please reach out to your child's teacher. You will also have access to your student's report card after 3:00pm on May 24. This communication of progress includes academic information as well as Personal Behavior and Work Habits. These different sources of information help us, in partnership with you, celebrate growth and set goals for the future. Thank you for partnering with us in this important work

Mrs. Thornsberry, our music teacher, led the students in creating a Bulldog Anthem this year. This idea came from planning for our school's 30th birthday and the Bulldog Birthday Bash, and it grew into a collaborative writing and musical experience. We gathered as a school yesterday morning to record the song. I am not sure the recording could ever capture the magic of this moment (and the work leading up to it), when each student proudly sang about how special we are as Bulldogs.

Bulldog Anthem

We are so grateful that each of you and your families are part of the Bulldog Community! We hope that everyone has an enjoyable summer break, and we wish our 4th grade Bulldogs nothing but the best as they start the next chapter in their lives, transitioning to intermediate school - "Once a Bulldog, ALWAYS a Bulldog."

Sincerely,

Lori Mankin

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• When will I know my child's teacher? Enrollment occurs throughout the summer so we will continue to make class list adjustments. Class assignments, as well as bus information, should be available in Skyward Family Access the afternoon of Friday, July 29.
• What beginning-of-the year activities will occur before school starts? You will receive a video welcome message on Monday, July 25. This video will include important information about the new school year. New for the Upcoming School Year - in partnership with the City of Fishers, we will be kicking off the new year with a Before the Bell school kick-off event in the Fishers Amphitheater area. This will be a time to connect as a larger school community and celebrate the start of the school year.
• Our Meet the Teacher night for students in grades 1-4 will be Monday, August 8th. We will host two, 30-minute sessions to accommodate families with more than one child.

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If you have a 4th grade student who will be transitioning to Riverside or another HSE intermediate school next year, please review the following information:

• Our HSE intermediate schools will be sending welcome videos for classroom teachers to share with students and families on May 9
• Intermediate School Open House
• All intermediate schools will have a time available on Monday, 8/1 for families to tour independently (4:30-6:00pm)
• Meet the Teacher - our intermediate schools will host Meet the Teacher the first full week of school. Specific information will be sent by the individual schools.

It was a pleasure to meet so many future New Britton Bulldogs at the Kindergarten Open House on Thursday, April, 13th! If you were unable to join us and still need to register a kindergartener for the 2022-23 school year, please follow the below link.

https://www.hseschools.org/meet-hse/enrollment/2022-2023

The Hamilton East Public Library has announced their summer reading program, Oceans of Possibilities.

This is a fantastic way to keep your child reading this summer. Last year, HEPL readers read over 3 million minutes! This year they are proposing a NEW community goal. They are challenging readers to reach 600,000 points! We know NBE kids can help reach this goal!

For more information and to register, use the link below. Registration begins on Monday, May 16th.

https://www.hepl.lib.in.us/summer-reading-program-2022-oceans-of-possibilities/

Good Samaritan Network (GSN) is a collaborative/network of nonprofits in Hamilton County. GSN utilizes two serving approaches, Direct and InDirect services, and in part is designed to ensure efficiency and communication among the different agencies, social services, nonprofits, local government, pantries, and businesses - as together we serve the needs of Hamilton County residents who are at-risk or underserved.

If you are in need or would like to help those in need, this website can assist you. The link below provides support for holiday assistance, rental assistance, energy assistance, and ways to provide support.

Please take a moment to explore this website - click here.

Fishers Youth Assistance Program is excited to offer to all elementary families with emerging 2nd and 3rd graders a free summer academic program! Attached is a flyer that shares a little about the program and includes a QR code where parents can sign up. We are running our Summer Bridge 2022 HiSTEMy Camp as follows:

• Program will run from June 13 -17, 2022 daily
• Location: Delaware Township Trustee Community Center (9094 E. 131st Street, Fishers IN 46038)
• Two sessions offered during the week – both sessions are in-person:
• AM Session from 9 – 11am
• PM Session from 1 – 3 pm
• 15 students per session (total of 30 students)
• Focus will be on reinforcing reading skills through history, science and math curriculum adapted from materials provided by Conner Prairie while all the while enjoying fun, interactive activities to encourage a love of learning even in the summer!
• Program is FREE **parents only have to provide transportation to/from program daily
• Program will be led by a teacher and will have high school students for additional support; FYAP Staff and Tutoring Committee volunteers will also be on hand daily for assistance