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Eastridge's Weekly Update for Students and Caregivers
Week of February 19, 2021
Important Dates
February 23rd - 25th
- NWEA Testing
February 24th - 27th
- Vision and Hearing Screenings
March 1st - 5th
- Read Across America Spirit Week
March 8th - 19th
- IREAD 3 Assessment
March 11th
- Roller Cave Skating Party
eLearning and Student iPads
Student devices will be sent home on a nightly basis with all students, providing additional technology access at home. Please be sure the following steps are taken each evening as you prepare your student for the next school day:
- Students should remain signed in to their Apple account
- iPad & keyboard is cleaned on a daily basis
- iPad is fully charged
- iPad & keyboard are placed in book bag each evening
We appreciate your support and help in preparing your student for success. As always, please reach out to your teacher for additional questions.
Teacher Recruitment Fair
Do you know a teacher who might be a great fit for Warren Township schools? The Warren Township Teacher Recruitment Fair will be held virtually on Thursday, March 11, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Please share!
- The link to register is https://www.eventbrite.com/e/msd-warren-township-teacher-recruitment-fair-tickets-137829007271.
Health Update
Winter Recess
Teaching and Learning Emphasis
At Eastridge Elementary, we want our students to be strong readers! There are 5 major components to reading. I will be sharing information on each of the 5 components of reading over the next several weeks and activities you can do at home to help your student develop strong reading skills.
What is Phonics?
Phonics instruction teaches children the relationships between the letters and the individual sounds of spoken language. Phonics instruction teaches children to use these relationships to read and write words.
Stay tuned. Next week, activities will be shared that will help your child improve their phonics skills.
Update: Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT)
Important P-EBT Update - FSSA has updated its estimated issuance date to February 28, 2021, so you may hear from families who are concerned when they don't receive cards this week as expected. Please share the updated estimated issuance date of Feb. 28, 2021 with families in this week's newsletter, and with staff who may be fielding questions. I've attached P-EBT flyers that reflect the new date in English and Spanish (***Note: The FSSA flyers direct families to contact their school with questions). For more information, visit https://www.warren.k12.in.us/article/388678?org=msd-of-warren-township, which includes links to FSSA P-EBT webpage and FAQs.
"All Warren Township Schools will participate and provide the necessary data to the Division of Family Resources for the 3rd round of the Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT). The funds will begin to be mailed out to your home on January 31, 2021. It is essential that you keep your card, as additional P-EBT assistance will be loaded back onto this same card. Again, PLEASE KEEP THIS CARD. For additional questions or information, please feel free to call our Food Service Department at 317-869-4381 or 317-869-4389, or you can visit https://www.in.gov/fssa/dfr/dfr-policy-changes-and-actions/pandemic-ebt/.
If you should happen to move and need to complete a change of address form, please visit the following link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ur-ZIQmkE0wxBi0WTPYjbJ_x7DdGCFIvwlvRHlpyNNUN1pDMjdWOE1EQ1o5QTJQTkNJTFY0UVlCUi4u"
Along with this, I have included an additional flyer for your review.
The assistance is only for students in grades K-12. Early Childhood and Adult Education does not qualify.
For additional information about P-EBT, please feel free to visit: https://www.in.gov/fssa/dfr/dfr-policy-changes-and-actions/pandemic-ebt/
Please let me know if you have any questions.
(Mason Gallmeyer / Asst. Director of Business Operations & Contract Services / 317-869-4389)
Tech Support
If you are in need of a Hotspot please use the link below to make your request.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B02rXd5tSfr8mIgpI_--EPObW7lA7MOzEwI47JMqIRQ/edithttps://www.warren.k12.in.us/o/msd-of-warren-township/page/parent-tech-info
Moorhead Community Resource Center
The Moorhead Community Resource Center (MCRC) will remain open during the VIRTUAL window and is committed to providing Warren Township families and students with programs and services in a safe, non-judgmental environment where families feel welcome and supported.
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Main Line: (317) 532-3854
Address: 8400 E 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46219
For more information about the Moorhead Community Resource Center, click here. If you have needs beyond what is being offered, please reach out to your child's home school or contact us through the Community Outreach hotline at 317-608-0545.
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Stay Connected!
Please continue to monitor our website, mobile app, school newsletters, and our social media accounts for updated information. If you haven’t already done so, please consider following Eastridge on Twitter and/or Facebook…
Twitter: @eastridgeelemen
Facebook: http://eastridge.warren.k12.in.us/
School Webpage: https://eastridge.warren.k12.in.us/
Warren Township App: The Warren app can be downloaded at the Apple and Android App Store.
#WarrenWill
Warren’s mission is to connect tradition with innovation, in a safe and caring environment, that provides exceptional learning experiences and fosters meaningful relationships for ALL Warren students, families and employees.
MSD Warren will graduate students who exhibit the skills and dispositions of the Journey of a Graduate.
Citizenship - Contributing to our community in a meaningful way
Collaboration - Working with others to achieve better results
Communication - Expressing ideas through listening, discussion, and awareness of impact
Content Knowledge - Developing a strong foundation to support future learning opportunities
Critical Thinking - Engaging in analysis and reasoning to arrive at a conclusion
Resilience - Using skills and strategies to thrive, adapt and overcome challenging situations
MSD Warren Values...Academic Excellence, Commitment to Community, Respect for Diversity, Personal Learning Experiences, Equitable Access to Opportunities, Strong and Supportive Relationships
Eastridge Elementary School
Email: tjohnso1@warren.k12in.us
Website: http://eastridge.warren.k12.in.us/
Location: 10930 East 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Phone: 317-532-3150
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Eastridge-Elementary-School-325063684681/
Twitter: @eastridgeelemen