Jeremiah Gray Kindergarten Academy
Home of the Little Giants - September 14, 2018
Principal's Message
Greetings from the Principal's Office
This week our teachers and students started working on a new cycle of learning that will address social and emotional wellness. In our "Standing Tall" strategy, students began learning the difference between being disciplined or impulsive.
We directly taught students to think about their brain when it's doing what it knows is right, and keeping control of their body. This is a disciplined brain. We also talked about an impulsive brain, and how it is out of control and can't make good choices.
Students then practiced looking at pictures and determining who was being disciplined and who was being impulsive. Our kids did a great job determining who was showing discipline by asking themselves: Are they using what they know? Are they in control?
This weekend, ask your child about the difference between discipline and impulsive. I know they will be on their best behavior ALL weekend for you...but if they are acting up, feel free to remind them that they can't choose impulsive!!!
Love,
Mrs. Hansell
Am I using what I KNOW is right?
Am I in control of myself?
A Disciplined Brain Is A Happy Brain!
An Impulsive Brain Has a Hard Time Making Good Choices!
Reading Tips for Parents
Congratulations to our Little Giants of the Week!
Story Time Live! TUESDAY at 7:00
We hope to "see" you there!
Teacher Spotlight
Name: Amanda Spangler
Number of years: 18 years (10 of those in Kindergarten)
Family Info: I have been married to Tom for 17 years. We have two boys: Noah is a freshman and Luke is a 6th grader.
Favorite Hobbies: Love to read, love to travel, but most of all I LOVE to watch my boys play soccer.
Interesting fact: I graduated from Purdue University. BOILER Up!
Staff Spotlight
Name: Kelli Miller
Number of years in the profession: 2
Family Info: Fiance Eric and 2 children (Ella 8 and Eli 6)
Favorite hobbies: Decorating, painting, Bravo TV
Interesting Fact: My son Eli surprised us and was born on Superbowl Sunday when it took place here in Indianapolis and Eli Manning won MVP!
Southport High School Homecoming
Important Things to Know About the School Bus
Here are a few things that might help make the commute to and from school more understandable:
*Kindergartners will only be let off of the bus and released to a parent or designee. Drivers will NOT release your child without an adult present.
*Parents need to be out at the stop, visible to the driver.
*If you are not at the stop when the bus arrives in the afternoon, your child will be brought back to school and you will have to pick them up as soon as possible.
*Kindergartners work hard all day, and often can fall asleep on the bus. If the student is sleeping, they may not hear the driver call their name to get off at that stop. Our drivers are instructed to walk the bus at the end of their route. If a sleeping child is still on the bus, they will be returned to school and we will call you immediately.
*If you are concerned that your child might have missed their stop, you can call the transportation department at (317) 789-6221, or you may call the main office at school (317) 782-2240.
The main thing we want you to know is that we are not going to leave school until all children are safely home. So, if by chance your child misses the stop for any reason, please know we will be here to receive them and keep them safe until you can come get them. We LOVE our Little Giants, and keeping them safe is our number one priority!
Bus Information
A parent or guardian MUST be home to receive children in grades K-2 from the school bus at the end of the school day.
If no one is home upon the young student’s arrival, the child will be returned to the school where the parent will be required to pick up the student. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Also, please remember that Wednesdays are an early release day. Please be at the bus stop 30 minutes earlier on those days.
Attendance & Timeliness
Car Rider Pick Up
We have a concern in the afternoon, and we need your help with it to keep our dismissal safe and efficient.
We have had a number of parents lining up early in front of our building. We prefer that we leave the drive open for parents that HAVE to come up and sign into the building. After 2:20 each day, we need to ask that ALL cars pull into the campus car line. We KNOW waiting is hard, but it really is in the best interest of all students on the Jeremiah Gray campus.
Our site has a preschool, Kindergarten Academy, and Elementary School. We need to have the car line procedures in place so we can swiftly move all three programs.
Thanks in advance for your assistance with this!
Important Dates
- Wednesday, September 19th - Early Release
- Monday, September 24th - Team Incredibles Field Trip
- Wednesday, September 26th - Early Release
- Monday, October 1st - Parent Meeting (6:00 p.m.)
- October 6th - October 21st - Fall Break
Breakfast & Lunch Menu
Visitor Policy
Volunteer Policy
The new background check is only $5 and can be completed online. The link for the background check is included below. Please do this soon as it can take several days to process a background check! This background check will be good for the 2018-2019 school year. A new background check will need to be completed each school year.
Background Checks are Needed for:
- Volunteering in school and classroom
- Attending field trips
- Helping at class parties
- Working with other students
- Other times as deemed appropriate by school administration
http://www.perryschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/VOLUNTEER-POLICY-2018.pdf
A Message from Our Nurse
Traffic Alert
This week, INDOT is planning to begin construction on I-465 between I-70 and I-65 on the southwest side of Indianapolis. I-465 eastbound is scheduled to close at 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 14 and reopen by Monday, Sept. 24. Then, I-465 westbound is expected to be closed at 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 28 and will reopen by Monday, Oct. 8. While the project won’t directly impact our bus routes, we may experience delays as thousands of cars are rerouted onto the roads that many of our buses travel.
Coach Hathaway's Running South 2018
Coach Hathaway's Running South is on Saturday, September 22nd at Southport High School. You must register by Wednesday, September 12th, if you want to guarantee a shirt with your preferred style and size. Shirts are optional for $15 and must be picked up on race day. Online registration closes Thursday, September 20th at 11:59 pm. All paper registration forms must be received by PTEF before Thursday, September 20th. This year we have English, Chin, and Spanish registration forms. Participants may register the morning of the event for an additional $5. If shirts are remaining they'll be sold on race day after the 1-Mile.
LEARN, GROW, AND THRIVE WITH THE YMCA
Summer may be over, but we’re ready to continue the fun this school year! The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis is proud to be the before and after school provider in Perry Township. We provide enrichment programming for children in an environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive in a safe environment! For more information, or to register for the YMCA Before and After School Program, please visit us at www.indymca.org/youthdevelopment.
What's going on around the community?
Southside Indy Aquatics
Competitive Swimming- SIA offers year-round swimming for children of all ages that focuses on stroke technique, competitive swimming and having fun! If your child is thinking about swimming in middle school or high school this year, sign them up to swim this Fall to get an edge on the competition!
Evaluations and registration for competitive swimming will be on Monday, August 20th at Southport High School from 6:00-7:30 pm. Enter door 8. Please email Stacy Reinke for more information at sreinke@southsideindyaquatics.com
Southport Youth Boys Basketball
Southport boys basketball program will once again be offering travel teams for grades 3rd-6th. Tryout information is below:
When: Sunday, September 9th
Where: Southport High School
Times: 3rd/4th: 9:00am - 10:30am | 5th/6th: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Questions? Email southportyouthbasketball@gmail.com
Jeremiah Gray Kindergarten Academy
Website: http://www.perryschools.org/jk/
Location: 5225 Gray Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States
Phone: (317) 782-2240
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JGKALittleGiants/
Twitter: @JGKAPrincipal