Panther Pause
February 2022
Paragon Elementary - Learning with PBL
Paragon Elementary provides a quality education in a safe and nurturing environment for all students to be productive, responsible citizens and inspire lifelong learning.
Email: ryan.cox@msdmartinsville.org
Website: msdofmartinsville.org/paragon-elementary/
Location: 520 W Union St, Paragon, IN 46166, USA
Phone: (765)537-2276
Facebook: facebook.com/ParagonElementaryPanthers
Twitter: @ParagonPanther
Valentine Sucker Sale
Hat Day
Important Dates
- February 1st - PTO Meeting
- February 1st - Enrollment Opens
- February 4th - Spelling Bee
- February 7th-11th - Student Council Valentine Sale
- February 9th - Midterm 3 Grades Go Home
- February 14th - Healthy Smiles
- February 18th - Hat Day for $1.00
- February 21st - Presidents' Day - No School!
- February 24th - Kindergarten Fair @ MHS Fieldhouse 5-7
Healthy Smiles
- Check ups
- Digital X-rays
- Cleanings
- Fluoride
- Sealants
Registration forms will be sent home with each student, or may be picked up from the office. Please complete and return the registration to school ASAP! Thank you!
Kindergarten Fair
This fun event will be held at the Martinsville High School Fieldhouse. If you have an incoming Kindergarten student please stop by to meet Mr. Cox, Ms. Hodges, and Mrs. Rice!
2022-2023 School Year Registration
Title 1
Kindergarten & 1st Grade
- Mary Rice mary.rice@msdmartinsville.org 765-537-2276 ext. 1359
- Beth Hodges beth.hodges@msdmartinsville.org 765-537-2276 ext. 1318
- Michelle Baker michelle.baker@msdmartinsville.org 765-537-2276 ext. 1321
- Stephanie Kern stephanie.kern@msdmartinsville.org 765-537-2276 ext. 1357
Early Dismissal
2 Hour Delay Schedule
When school is on a two-hour delay, students may enter the building at 10:30AM.
The tardy bell will ring at 10:40AM. The end of the day dismissal times will remain the same
Note: There will be NO breakfast on 2-hour delay days.
Inclement Weather:
As we begin a busy season of school and holiday activities, we would like to make you aware of our procedures and communication plan concerning the possibility of inclement weather:
- Weather decisions are made by our team who monitor conditions closely.
- When determining a delay, early dismissal or cancellation of school, countywide weather conditions are reviewed. In addition, we utilize the National Weather Service website @ www.nws.noaa.gov/om/cold/wind_chill.shtml
Communication
Before school, a decision will be made by 5:30 AM and communicated to you and your family in the following ways:
- Staff/ parents will be notified through an all-call using School Messenger. (Telephone numbers are generated from our Skyward database. At your convenience, please check Skyward to ensure your telephone number is up-to-date for this academic year.)
- Communication will be added to the district's website and social media accounts: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, MSD of Martinsville
- Communication will be sent to the following radio and TV stations: WCBK, WISH 8, WRTV-6, WTHR-13, Fox-59.
- This information can also be found on our website, https://www.msdofmartinsville.org/safety/.
Cold Weather
Medicine Reminder
Families,
This is a friendly reminder to let the office know when sending any medication to school with your student. Medicine must be in the original packaging and accompanied by a note from the parent/guardian with dosage instructions.
Important Info!!!!!
Please send a note with your child if their "go home" procedures have changed. If there is an emergency change during the day, please call the office no later than 3:00 pm.