Indian Crest Newsletter
May 2023
What's Happening at IC...
We have finished Math and ELA PSSA's with the exception of make-up testing. 8th grade will complete Science this week.
May Advisory
May Advisory theme is Reflection and Celebration. The skills students will focus on are communication and respect. Students will participate in planned lessons, advisory challenges, and celebrations throughout the month. The first Monday of every month is Mental Health Monday that also has a specific lesson during Advisory. The May Mental Health Monday lesson was focused on Responsible Decision Making.
Field Trips
Each team plans a Team Field Trip to celebrate the culmination of the school year. The trips and dates are listed below.
6th Grade - Lincoln Financial Field
5/17 - Teams Courage, Fearless
5/23 - Teams Dynamic, Integrity, Resilience
7th Grade
6/6 - Team Tenacity - Philadelphia Zoo
6/7 - Team Pathfinders - Urban Air
8th Grade
6/8 - Knoebels Amusement Park
6th Grade Math Acceleration
There is an opportunity for 6th grade students to accelerate in math moving to 7th grade. On Monday, May 15th, all Math 6 students will take an Algebra Readiness test in math class. The results of this, combined with Spring MAP scores and end of year math average, will determine this change in math placement. Students who qualify for Accelerated Math in 7th grade will receive notification by letter in June.
Indian Crest Students find Success at National History Day Competition
Spring Spirit Week
IC Cheerleaders led us in School Spirit
Students participated in Anything but a Backpack Day
Teacher Dodgeball Team won their match against the Student Champions
Students participated in a Safe 2 Say Poster Contest. Congratulations to Jada Brown on winning 2nd place.
Honor Roll Events
Students who received Distinguished Honor Roll or Honor Roll for the first three marking periods will be recognized during the month of May. Please see details below by grade.
On May 18th, 6th grade students who earned Honor Roll or Distinguished Honor Roll will be celebrated at an Ice Cream Party during the school day. Students will receive passes to attend the event.
7th Grade
On May 19th, 7th grade students who earned Honor Roll or Distinguished Honor Roll will be celebrated at a special breakfast during the school day. Students will receive passes to attend the event.
8th Grade
On May 24th, 8th grade students who earned Honor Roll or Distinguished Honor Roll are invited to a dinner at Indian Crest at 6:30 PM. Parents and siblings are invited to attend at cost. An email was sent to parents of students who received 3 consecutive marking periods of Honor Roll.
Upcoming Events
5/9 & 5/10 - Science PSSA - 8th Grade Only
5/9 - Choir Concert5/10 - Band Concert
5/11 - Orchestra Concert
5/11 - High School LINK Crew visit 8th grade lunch
5/15 - 8th Grade Mixer at Souderton Area High School 7:00-9:00PM
5/16 - Teacher In-Service, No School for Students
5/18 - High School Fall Sports Meeting for interested 8th grade students at 2:00PM
5/19 - 8th Grade Dress-up Dance
5/23 & 5/24 - Algebra I Keystone Exam - Algebra I students Only
5/24 - Special Olympics
6/12 - 1:00PM Dismissal
6/13 - 10:00AM Dismissal - Last Day of School
6/16 - Report Cards Available