Indian Run Family Update
Indian Run Elementary | October 8, 2021
Principal's Message
Hello Indian Run Families,
We hope you are having a great day! Fall is in the air and October is jam packed with some amazing opportunities for our students.
Monday (10/11) kicks off our Book Fair which will run from October 11th-22nd. Mrs. Ullmer has been working hard to get the library ready for an amazing Book Fair experience for our students. Thank you Mrs. Ullmer for all your hard work! Click this Book Fair Link to shop online with your child.
We have our first round of parent-teacher conferences on Thursday (10/14). If you have not yet set up a time and you'd like to meet with your child's teacher, please reach out to set up a time.
Just a reminder that we have no school on Friday (10/15). Our staff will be working on professional development dedicated to work around diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Please reach out if there is anything we can be doing to better support! Indian Run is truly a special place and we just love working here! Our students and families are just the best and we thank you for your continued support this year!
Have a great weekend!
Amber and Marty
Quote of the week:
A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.
— Franklin D. Roosevelt
Walk-a-Thon
Our annual Walk-a-Thon fundraiser is officially underway! The fundraiser runs from October 6-22. Flyers with detailed information were sent home in bookbags this week. The flyer is also attached below for you to take a look. We appreciate any support you can provide our PTO. 100% of donations will go directly to IRE to support our students and staff.
Walk-a-Thon Flyer
IRE Book Fair
The IRE Book Fair will run from October 11-22. Unfortunately, the book fair will not be open for visitors outside the school day due to COVID-19 safety protocols. Students will get to view the Book Fair while at school.
Click this Book Fair Link to shop online with your child.
PTO Update
Please click
HERE to see the October PTO Newsletter.
Cub Scouts
You’re invited! Cub Scout Pack 193 is starting up at Indian Run Elementary. Cub Scouting is fun for the whole family. In Scouting, boys and girls start with their best right now selves and grow into their very best future selves. It’s fun, hands-on learning and achievement that puts kids in the middle of the action and prepares them for today – and for life. If your family wants to join Scouting, please come to our next parent committee meeting Wednesday, October 13th at 7pm in the IRE Commons.
Adopt a Family
Are you experiencing economic hardship such as: job loss, death of a family member, sudden move, divorce, health issues, or an unexpected emergency? Dublin City Schools partners with many organizations that can help! An upcoming opportunity is Welcome Warehouse's Adopt-A-Family/Holiday Assistance program in December. If you are interested in holiday assistance, the deadline to let your school counselor know is OCTOBER 22nd, 2021. See attached flier for more information.
Flyer
Fall Harvest Parties
We are excited to be able to host classroom parties this year! IRE will have these on October 29th.
If you are interested in supporting your classroom teacher, please reach out to them directly.
How could you help? Share arts, crafts, activities, ideas, etc. to make for a fun Harvest Party.
Food will not be consumed at the parties. PTO will be sending home small goodie bags to all students.
Limited volunteers: 1 per classroom, to support the parties.
To mitigate the spread of COVID, we will not include costumes or a costume parade this year.
Our 5th Grade Principal Advisory Team will help us organize a Spirit week (October 25-29). Stay tuned for their creative and fun dress up ideas :)
The Wire
Be sure to check out our latest episodes of
The Wire. Mrs. Klare and Mrs. Buzzard were amazing anchors this week!
UPCOMING INDIAN RUN EVENTS
- October 6-22 - Walk-a-Thon fundraiser
- October 11-22 - IRE Book Fair
- October 14 - Parent Teacher Conferences (Virtual)
- October 15 - No School (Teacher PD/Work Day)
- October 20 - Picture Retakes
- October 21 - Parent Teacher Conferences (Virtual)
- October 22 - Walk-a-Thon Day
- October 25-29 - Spirit Week (details coming soon)
- October 29: Harvest Parties
District News
COVID-19 Data
The latest COVID-19 data for Dublin City Schools is posted at this link.
Reminder: No School Oct. 15
As a reminder, there is no school on Friday Oct. 15 due to a professional development day for staff.
Raising Mentally Healthy Kids on Oct. 20
Join PERC and Dr. Parker Huston for “Raising Mentally Healthy Kids:” at 9:30 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. on Oct. 20 at the Dublin Rec Center.
Message from food services
Do you or your student have food allergies or special dietary needs? Contact our dietitian at dietitian_cook@dublinschools.net with any questions you may have to ensure a safe dining experience for your student at Dublin City Schools. Additionally, supply chain challenges may result in the changes of nutrition and allergen content of select menu items. Thank you for your understanding during these challenging times.
What is Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Dublin City Schools?
If you would like to learn more about the diversity, equity and inclusion work taking place in Dublin City Schools, you can watch this brief presentation from new DEI Director Dr. Bennyce Hamilton.
Need more information? Visit our sites below.
Attendance
If your child will be absent from school, please email our attendance line at ires_attendance@dublinschools.net. You can also call our attendance line at 614.718.8776
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