Timothy Ball News October 7 - 11
Welcoming all. Believing in all. Growth for all.
A Note from Mr. Ciochina
It was an AWESOME week at Timothy Ball! Check out the pictures from our events this week!
Keep in mind - there is no school next Friday, October 11 or Monday, October 14 due to Fall Break.
Thank you for being a fantastic partner in education. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Mr. Ciochina
First Bulldog Buddy Session
S.E.L. Assembly
Stomp Out Bullying
IMPORTANT DATES
OCTOBER 9th - 1st Gr Field Trip to County Line Orchard
OCTOBER 10th - 4th Gr Music Field Trip NWI Symphony
OCTOBER 11 - 14th - NO SCHOOL Fall Break
OCTOBER 25th - Kdgn Field Trip to Harvest Thyme Pumpkin
OCTOBER 25th - End of the first grading period
OCTOBER 29th - Half day for Students, 12:14 dismissal
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
OCTOBER 30th - Half day for Students, 12:14 dismissal
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
ATTENDANCE
Our attendance rate this past week was 96% . Our schoolwide attendance goal is 97%. Thank you for limiting voluntary absences and scheduling appointments outside the school day whenever possible!
CAFETERIA INFORMATION
MEAL PRICES
Student Breakfast: $1.50 (Reduced .40)
Student Lunch: $2.35 (Reduced .40)
Adult Breakfast: $1.85
Adult Lunch: $3.40
Milk: .40
Snacks/Ice Cream: .75
Water: $1.25
If you have a child that is gluten free, please provide us with a doctor's order for a gluten free diet. We are happy to work with our families to create a menu that is Gluten Free approved.
For any cafeteria related questions please contact Mrs. Jeeyoung Sheppard
Fruit or Veggie of the Month: Acorn Squash
The school cafeteria will be introducing a different fruit or a vegetable once a month to our students to explore and try to broaden their awareness of healthy eating.
Social-Emotional News from Mrs. Holok
Personal Safety Education for Students:
In order to meet legal requirements, Crown Point school counselors and home-school facilitators will be providing age appropriate, research-informed student personal safety sessions beginning September 2019 and completing by December 2019. At the elementary level, students will learn the Protect Yourself Rules with their counselor or home-school facilitator in a classroom session of 30-40 minutes. Parents can view the Protect Yourself Rules and related materials at the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center Foundation website fightchildabuse.org. This is the same programming that was used last year as well. Parents are encouraged to contact Mrs. Holok (jholok@cps.k12.in.us) or Mr Ciochina (nciochina@cps.k12.in.us) or at 663-0047 if you have any questions.
Positive Behavior Note from Mrs. Derwinski
Congratulations to the students
who received PAWS this week:
Natalie W., Avery S., Kendall H., Liam S., Samuel S., Aiden R., Lena C., Cayden S., Brody K., Brooklyn D., Caroline B., Eraclio R., Kaylee G., Simona T., Sophia S., Gabriel D., Rowan P., Lucas Q., Kaiden B., Claire P., Bella B., Emma C., Allison R., Quinn F.
Paws for the week = 28 Total blue paws = 116
BIRTH TO SCHOOL
FALL in love with learning alongside your child, ages 0-5, this month at a Birth to School event! More information on the Birth to School’s Halloween event coming soon!
Upcoming Birth to School events at Timothy Ball:
10/7 Early Literacy 5-6pm (in TBall’s Library)
10/10 Caregiver Cafe @ 9:30am
10/18 Baby Bulldogs @ 9:30am
10/18 Mini Bulldogs @ 1:45pm
10/25 Baby Music & Movement @ 9:30am
10/28 *Special Event* Learn Through Play: Halloween 5-7pm
*This event will be in the gym at MacArthur Elementary*
Please email Timothy Ball Birth to School Liaison, Kristen Pozen, at kpozen@cps.k12.in.us every time you plan on attending an event so she may best prepare for your arrival. Please visit the Birth to School website for further information on the Birth to School program, including more calendar events and the *NEW* Lessons & Activities section. https://www.cps.k12.in.us/domain/1351
FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE
Attention KG parents: Please turn in KG physical papers as soon as possible. Call our nurse with any questions, thank you!
Attention: If your child has a Dr. note restricting them from PE they must sit out from recess. They can sit on the bench with a book or game. This is to keep them safe from further injury. If you have any questions please contact our nurse, Mrs. Schurch.
Regarding Taking Medication at School - Remember that ALL medications must be accompanied by doctor & parent notes. Otherwise the medication cannot be given at school. All medication must be in its original container. All prescription medication must have the correct information on the label. Also, no cough drops, or essential oils are allowed at school unless accompanied by doctor & parent notes. No child should be bringing medication to school in order to self medicate.
Regarding Illness - Please keep all sick children home if they are running a fever of 100.0 or above, vomiting, or have diarrhea. A child running a fever can return to school once he/she has been fever free for 24 hours.
PTO NEWS
Our FFL/Playground Campaign Phase 1 has begun. Forms were sent home last week. Donations can be made directly online by following this link or a check can be submitted to school. Does your employer match funds? Online site is open til Oct. 16th. Please feel free to contact the PTO with any questions.
Upcoming events:
PTO meeting, Wednesday, October 9th at 4pm in the library.
Pie Sale: October 15th-October 30th, forms will be coming home prior to start of sale and delivery is the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Pie cards will also be available.
Shoe Collection: We are going to be doing a new, gently worn, used shoe collection in November so don't get rid of them! Please see the flyer at the bottom of the newsletter.
GRANDPARENT/SPECIAL PERSON DAYS
Kindergarten — April 8
Grade 1— February 13
Grade 2 — November 12
Grade 3 — December 12
Grade 4 — March 12
Grade 5 — May 27
The Grandparent/Special Person events will be from 1:30 to 2:30 during the school day. For grades 1-5 the music programs will be at 5:30. Kindergarten graduation date will be shared in the future!
checking out and returning library books.
TIMOTHY BALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Email: tballparent@cps.k12.in.us
Website: https://www.cps.k12.in.us/tball
Location: 720 West Summit Street, Crown Point, IN, USA
Phone: (219)663-0047