Stonegate Elementary Weekly News
May 11, 2019
"Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine." - Anthony J. D'Angelo
Calendar of Events
- May 15 - 2nd Grade to Eagle Creek Park
- May 15 - 3rd Grade Shark Dissection
- May 16 - 2nd Grade Insect Expo
- May 17 - Field Day (rain or shine)
- May 24 - Boys and Girls Club - CLOSED!
- May 27 - Memorial Day - No School!
- May 28 - Last student day
- May 28 - 4th Grade Graduation beginning at 12:30 pm
SGE Spotlight: Second Grade
Complete 2019-2020 Registration by May 31
You should have received an email from Registration@zcs.k12.in.us with information and instructions on registering your child(ren) in Zionsville Community Schools for the 2019-20 school year. We request that you complete this registration by Friday, May 31. If your child is returning to Zionsville Community Schools next year and you did not receive this email, please check your spam or junk folder. If you can’t find this email, please let us know.
If your child will not be returning to Zionsville schools next year, please notify your school(s) building secretary at your earliest convenience. For all other residency changes, please contact the Central Office at 317-873-2858.
Field Day is Coming Soon
The Crayon Initiative
More than a half-million pounds of crayons are discarded every year in the US. These crayons end up as waxy sludge that clogs our landfills. Stonegate Elementary is partnering with former student, Audrey Mast, and The Crayon Initiative by collecting our used, unwanted, or broken crayson. These crayons will be melted down, remanufactured, and distributed to hospitals. The Crayon Initiative donates these remanufactured crayons to local hospitals such as Peyton Manning Children's Hospital and Riley Hospital for Children. We encourage everyone at Stonegate Elementary to donate their used crayons in the collection boxes. The collection boxes will be placed in each grade level hallway by Wednesday, May 15th. For more information, visit thecrayoninitiative.org #ShareYourColors
Boys and Girls Club CLOSED
Summer Garden Help
We are so excited to have our outdoor garden growing again this summer! In order to make sure it's in great condition when students return in the fall, we'd love to have some help with summer maintenance. Please sign up below if you would like to "adopt" our garden for a week over the summer. Responsibilities would including weeding the garden, watering the plants, trimming grass along the edge of the beds, and harvesting any produce that is ready to picked. (A hose and sprinkler are at the garden site.) Thanks for your help! Please contact Mrs. Skura (jenskura@zcs.k12.in.us) with any questions.
Lost and Found
Media Center Information
As we wrap up the school year, the media specialist, Mrs. Robling, will be sending home overdue book notices. Please encourage your students to look under beds, in the car, and in the fridge for lost books. To pay for a replacement copy of a lost book, please see the highlighted price on your overdue notice and make a check payable to Stonegate Elementary School. Please contact Mrs. Robling, at jrobling@zcs.k12.in.us if you have any questions.
End-of-the-Year Family Survey
Please note that the link will close Friday, June 7, 2019.
School Supply Boxes
*ZCS District News*
Attention 4th Grade Families - ZWMS Technology Boot Camp
In an effort to help students transition from elementary school to middle school, ZCS will be offering OPTIONAL 1 hour Tech Boot Camp sessions to any incoming 5th grader at Zionsville West Middle School. Boot Camp sessions will be held on July 29 and 31. Sessions are held at 12:30-1:30PM and 1:30-2:30PM each day.
Students will be encouraged to bring their laptop as we learn how to:
Access and connect to the school’s wireless network
Log into Office 365
Access e-mail
Save files to OneDrive
Download Office 2016 for FREE if needed
Navigate their new Canvas courses
Setup Wireless Printing
ZCS Elementary Identification Guidelines for Students Who Show Need For Advanced Curriculum/Instruction
The Indiana Department of Education requires school districts to identify high ability (gifted) students and provide them with appropriately differentiated curriculum and instruction. In ZCS, we consider ability and achievement data of all students each spring to identify any who may need advanced instruction and/or curriculum. While the official designation is a state-required label for students, our school district is committed to continuous progress for all students, regardless of designation. Accelerated content is common in our classrooms as are heightened expectations and instructional levels and high-achieving peers. Instructional methods regularly group and regroup students with differentiated materials and goals. Our teachers are committed to regular assessment of skills and knowledge and matching experiences to challenge each child and help him or her make maximum academic growth. We are proud to be a high-performing school district with high expectations for all students.
For students currently in grades 1-3: All students are reviewed each year to determine if they need advanced curriculum and/or instruction. Our identification team looks at both achievement (NWEA) and ability (OLSAT). Since these vary from year to year with young students, we re-look at every student each spring. Parents will be notified by June 10 if their child has been recommended for differentiation based on the need for accelerated instruction or curriculum. If your child was not identified through our extensive process, parents may appeal the decision. Parents can complete the appeal process by June 15. Forms are located on the website: https://1.cdn.edl.io/STFd2znmUm9v64tOK0o5GHa56Sylujl5JYhwFChIXdtXGo0P.pdf
For students currently in grades 4-7: At this level students are more formally identified for accelerated instruction or curriculum. All students are considered for accelerated classes each year. Our identification team considers either achievement (NWEA) or ability (OLSAT) when making decisions. Parents will be notified by June 10 if their child has been recommended for differentiation based on the need for accelerated instruction or curriculum. If your child was not identified through our extensive process, parents may appeal the decision. Parents can complete the appeal process by June 15. Forms are located on the website: https://1.cdn.edl.io/STFd2znmUm9v64tOK0o5GHa56Sylujl5JYhwFChIXdtXGo0P.pdf
Strong in Every Way Field Day - August 3, 2019
If you love the outdoors, love family time, love your community and enjoy your school and colleagues, you will want to put together a team for this summer's Field Day. The Strong in Every Way Field Day is far ALL community members. Participants can be anyone over the age of 5 including: families, children, adults, and senior citizens (feel free to bring the little ones, they are great cheerleaders).
http://programs.zionsvilleeaglerec.com/strong-in-every-way-field-day.cfm
This year's "Field Day" will focus on:
- Building webs of support within the community
- Promoting wellness
- Developing community pride
The morning event schedule:
- 8:30am DanceFit by Erin in the St. Vincent Stadium
- 9am Competition begins with 30-minute rotations with 15-minute transition time: Kickball, CornHole,
- 4-Square, Track Relays, Tug-Of-War, and Inner Tube Relays in the pool!
- 12:30pm Awards ceremony at the pool!
Girl Scout Information for 2019-2020
Girl Scouts’ Daisy by Mail is a program available to girls who will be entering grades Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd in the fall, who are not already Girl Scouts. This summer program allows girls to work with an adult, in the home, on educational activities that teach about Girl Scouts and improve school readiness. Each monthly magazine features songs, games, recipes, and other hands-on activities. Girls may be registered at www.girlscoutsindiana.org/join by selecting “Daisy by Mail Troop 5000”. The cost of this program is $25 and registration ends May 15th. However, there is an option to register for the summer program as well as the 2019-2020 school year for $35! In the fall, your girl will be placed in a traditional Girl Scout troop automatically when selecting this option. For more information and questions call or email Amanda Smith at 317.924.6894 or asmith@girlscoutsindiana.org.
Attention: 4th Grade Parents
2019-20 ZCS BYOD System Requirements
Community Schools is a 1:1 school district that encourages all students to Bring Your Own Device (BYOD). We do have rental machines available for $132.50 a year but 85% of the students actually bring a device they own. When purchasing a device, please keep the minimum requirements below in mind. The minimal changes made to the requirements are directly related to the software needed to run ILEARN testing and the ability to access our encrypted network for safety. One item to note is that the 19-20 school year will be the last year that Chromebooks will work in our system.
Hardware Requirements
Device with keyboard
8 GB of RAM recommended (4 GB minimum)
Software Requirements
Operating System:
Windows 10, 8 or 8.1, no RT or Windows 10S. Please note that support for Windows 7 will end January 14, 2020.
Mac 10.12 or later
Chrome OS 72 (Chromebooks not supported with Project Lead the Way applications) *19-20 is the last year Chromebooks will work for the 5-12 BYOD program.
Linux OS not recommended
Browsers:
Safari 12 (minimum)
Chrome 71 (minimum)
Firefox 65 (minimum)
Other items to consider
Laptop weight and size (carried all day to classes)
Is there a warranty if the device is damaged? Can it be covered under homeowner's insurance?
If a problem occurs with the device at home or at school, a loaner from ZCS is available for up to 10 days a year.
A list of required and suggested applications is available on the school website>under Parents>on the BYOD & Laptop Rental Program Link.
o This includes information on how to access free downloads of Office 2016.
o Antivirus needed? At no cost, students can download the Avast or AVG as well.
Although ZCS does not recommend a brand of laptop, if you have questions about a device you are considering, please email us at zcstech@zcs.k12.in.us.
Updated Immunization Requirements for 2019-2020
BACKGROUND CHECK INFORMATION
We value partnerships with our families and welcome parents and guardians to serve as volunteers in our schools. Each ZCS building offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities.
Examples include:
- Field Trip Chaperones
- Out of Town/Overnight Chaperones
- Tutors
- Volunteer Coaches
- Classroom Helpers (PTO parties/room parents)
- Library Helpers
- After Prom Workers
- Field Day/Jog-A-Thon Volunteers
- Book Fair Sales/Athletic Ticket Sales
During the school day, all volunteers are expected to sign in at the front office. Prior to the volunteer opportunity, all volunteers must sign a Non-disclosure Acknowledgement Form and have successfully completed a Full Criminal History Background Check. Necessary background check paperwork is available on the ZCS website at the Volunteers/BRAVO link and should be submitted at least 10 days prior to the intended volunteer date. Volunteers must also view the state mandated confidentiality/bullying video, provided on the Volunteer/BRAVO website. The volunteer will pay the fee* for the full background check which will expire after 5 years. The link to apply for the full background check can be accessed on the Volunteers/BRAVO link on the ZCS main webpage. For more information, contact the Volunteer/BRAVO Coordinator.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR VISITORS
During the school day, all visitors must enter via the front door and sign-in at the front office. Visitors need to be prepared to present a government-issued photo ID which will be scanned against the National Sex Offender Registry. All visitors will be issued a visitor badge/tag to be worn inside the building at all times.
Examples Include:
- Lunch Guests
- Classroom Guest Speakers
- Classroom Special Events (Grandparent Day/Famous Hoosiers/etc.)
- Parent/Teacher Conferences
We ask that all visitors schedule an appointment to meet with teachers, counselors, administrators and all other staff members so that we may best serve everyone. Visitors other than parents/guardians must be prearranged and organized through the main office.
*ZCS thanks all volunteers for the generous support of our youth and schools. Thank you, too, for supporting the assurance of student and staff safety by completing and paying for a volunteer background check.
Did You Know?
ZCS, like other public schools, has a no-idling policy for vehicles on campus. The purpose of the policy is to limit vehicle emissions that might be brought into the schools and adversely impact the health of our students and staff. If you are stopped on campus for more than 5 minutes, please remember to turn off your engine. We thank you for abiding by this policy to help reduce the exposure to these emissions.
Strong In Every Way
Click here to learn more about ZCS's Human Capital Campaign.
SAFEVISITOR VISITOR MANAGEMENT
All school visitors will be checked in using a visitor management system known as SafeVisitor.
Please be prepared to scan a government issued ID (Driver License) each time you arrive to campus as a visitor or volunteer. The printed badge should be visible at all times while in the building. Thank you!
BOONE COUNTY EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM
GROW/CHILD CARE SERVICES
The mission of GROW programming is to provide value-added, enriching, fee based services for families of Zionsville Community Schools. Click here for more information about GROW child care options regarding before and after care programming in addition to preschool.
CLASSES WITH EAGLE REC
Eagle Recreation & Enrichment (ERE) offers enrichment classes and sports camps for our students in elementary, middle, and high schools. We also offer some courses for adults. Click here for more information and course offerings with ERE.
LET'S GO SWIMMING!
ZCS Aquatic Center is open to the public 7 days a week year-round for family swim, lap swim, lessons and more! Daily, monthly or yearly passes are available for purchase. Click here for more details.
Contact Us
Website: http://sge.zcs.k12.in.us/
Location: 7312 W Stonegate Dr, Zionsville, IN, United States
Phone: 317-873-8050
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Stonegate-Elementary-667262290025971/
Twitter: @ZCSStonegate