Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp.

WES Grade Level Celebrations! Congratulations!!!

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CPCSC STAFF SPOTLIGHT Bree Brown STEM Teacher at RCES Bree Brown has been Teaching STEM Education for the past 6 years, first at Pleasant Crossing and now at Ray Crowe Elementary. She graduated from OCTC, Owensboro Community & Technical College, in Owensboro, Kentucky, with a degree in Special Education. With her focus on STEM she says every day is exciting when things start to click for her students. “STEM is a challenge for different parts of the brain. Kids who struggle in math may still excel in technology”, says Brown. “A student might be able to write code but not write an essay for example”. She says STEM excites the creativity part of the brain. Key parts of STEM include; Coding, Science and Technology, Forces and Motion, Biology, Genetic Traits and Animal Adaptation. One thing that sets her apart from other teachers is that she works with all grade levels, K-through 5, interacting with most of the 600 students at RCES. Her biggest goal, she says, is to incorporate more robotics, working to expand kits toward “littles” to get them excited about learning and teaching them how the future of their lives will work. One thing she’s passionate about is reading and having a few books going at the same time. Bree was born in England and for a long time had a British accent, but once her family moved back to the states the accent started to fade. She grew up a student of the Arts; choir, acting and she loves games, especially “Dungeons & Dragons”. She’s a dice collector and can’t wait for Comic Con to start. Her plan is to dress up and paint herself pink. Ms. Brown says STEM is a “team” effort, “My team is the backbone of related arts in our school”. Administration is super supportive. They hear us out. Our PTO is very supportive, as well”. She says her “aha” moment is when a student feels comfortable in the space and environment that is the STEM lab. “I had a kindergarten student who didn’t like STEM at first and didn’t even want to come into the room and now he loves it. He loves the solar system, studying moons and planets. He has truly found a place that he feels he fits.” And that’s her other passion; Making sure students “fit”. She says growing up in England, Panama and Georgia she didn’t always feel like she “fit” so she’s made it one of her teaching career goals to ensure no kids are unseen or left out. Congratulations to Bree Brown for being our CPCS Staff Spotlight!

Ray Crowe Fun Run! There was a strong cheering section at Ray Crow Elementary cheering on runners Thursday in the schools first "Fun Run". Volunteers and family members brought motivational signs and pom poms as they wished their students the best in their efforts to raise money for school events and activities. The kids didn't seem to mind the cold and windy conditions.

World Down Syndrome Day March 21st , is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. On this day, we create a single global voice advocating for the rights, inclusion and well being of people with Down syndrome. In 2024 we are calling for all to "End the Stereotypes". To learn more, click the video link below:

Softball Fundraiser! The deadline is Friday!!!

Econ Mall! There were cute cupcakes, colorful cookies and pretty pastries all for sale at the WCHS Econ Mall Wednesday. The annual event provides real-life lessons for students in Economics class. They learn what it's like to start a small business, how to market their products and how much to charge for them. Unfortunately they sometimes learn they have priced items to high. That's where the lesson of supply and demand comes into play. Regardless of how each student does at the event the bottom line is "CASH". Hopefully they made some and If they did they get to keep it. Of course then they learn how to take out their business expenses giving some the hope of just "breaking even".

Welcome Dean Sinzinger! Clark-Pleasant Schools would like to welcome our newest Dean of Students, Katie Sinzinger. She will work with seniors at WCHS. Mrs. Sinzinger previously worked at Franklin Community Schools. She has a Masters degree in Education.

Hall of Heroes Renderings Unveiled! Clark-Pleasant Education Foundation, Ex. Director, Jenny Zahm, presented renderings of the Hall of Heroes to members of the school board Monday night. They depict the ideas generated by a committee looking at ways to honor our fallen heroes.

WAITLIST OPEN FOR YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID The April 13th YMHFA Training for CPCSC families is officially FULL! If you wish to be placed on the waitlist, please sign-up by clicking the link below or scanning the QR Code. If seats become available, we will contact those on the wait-list. We will be offering more courses, in the future, for CPCSC families so be on the lookout for those dates! Here is the sign-up link: https://forms.gle/rmwQzTtpSnEkavyw6

 Fine Arts Grant Winner Ruby Butler is this year's winner of our Fine Arts Grant. Her grant encompasses all grade levels and all students in the district. Her grant is for the Second Annual District Literacy Contest, and this year's theme is "Inspiring Women." Grades Pre-K- 2nd Grade will participate in a Women's History Coloring Contest where the top 3 district winners will receive a ribbon and a prize. Grades 3-12 will have a Poetry Contest. 1st-3rd place winners are selected from each division (Division 1 3rd-5th grade, Division 2 Grades 6-8, and Division 3 Grades 9-12). Winners will receive a Certificate of Achievement and a prize. There will be one Editor's Choice Award. There is also a Traveling Trophy for the school with the most submissions.

CPCSC Recognize Excellence; During Monday nights school board meeting, HR Director, Dr. John Schilawski recognize d our top four (4) Clark-Pleasant employees who have received multiple nominations for "Recognize Excellence" to date. Each employee was awarded free Indianapolis Zoo passes and a Certificate of Recognition. The employees are, Dana Camp - Whiteland Elementary School Jaida Fishback - Pleasant Crossing Elementary School Ky Groover - Pleasant Crossing Elementary School Amelia Woolery - Pleasant Crossing Elementary School1. Congratulations!

Recognition of Whiteland FFA - State Champion Title During Monday evening's school board meeting, Superintendent, Dr. Timothy Edsell recognized our Whiteland FFA for bringing home a State Champion Title! Under the direction of FFA Advisors, Hannah Goeb & Katie Ott, our Whiteland FFA had two teams compete in the “State FFA Milk Quality & Products Competition” at Purdue University. One of those teams brought home the State Champion title! That team included Leorah Morris, Lillian Nick, Jack Kelsay, & Brody Polesel. These students will now represent WCHS and Indiana at the National contest in October at the National FFA Convention! Congratulations!

Whiteland Choirs & Bands have HUGE weekend! Here are the results! Friday at Pike High School and Franklin Central High School; Shades of Blue and Jazz Band One both performed in the top groups of the State for ISSMA Vocal and Instrumental Jazz. Shades of Blue won BEST SOPRANO SECTION for vocal jazz! 🏆 Saturday at Sheridan High School; Expressions took GRAND CHAMPIONS of Univoiced Division with Best Vocals and Best Visuals AND Best Show Design!!! 🏆 Rhythm Masters took GRAND CHAMPIONS of Mixed Division with Best Vocals and Best Visuals AND Best Show Sets!!! 🏆 White Noise took BEST BAND!!! 🏆 Whiteland Choirs CLEAN SWEEPS with the top 2 places in overall Finals!!! 🧹🏆 We couldn’t have asked for a better ending to our season! The kids brought their best for the last competition! These Grand Champion show choir shows will be performed one final time this upcoming Tuesday, March 19th in the WCHS Auditorium at 7:00pm for our Headliner Showcase Event! If you would like to purchase tickets, visit whitelandchoirs.com ! All CPCSC Staff have a discount code for a free ticket. Thank you for your continued support of our wonderful students!

2 WCHS Students Win Presidential Scholarship! Eashan Shelly & Jonathon McCoy have been recognized by Franklin College for winning their Presidential Scholarship. The award is $40,000 in addition to the other scholarships they received. Congratulations to Eashan & Jonathon.

Don't forget, the FAFSA needs to be submitted by April 15th! Thursday, April 11th 6p-7p Finalizing the FAFSA for Seniors/Parents at WCHS (LGI) Presentation for families regarding the steps they need to take to finalize their financial aid plan to maximize FREE money and minimize debt. We will discuss the Student Aid Report (SAR), review FAFSA errors, the verification process, how to review state grant edit issues on ScholarTrack portal, loan options and how to compare financial aid awards. 4p-6p INvestEd will be available for two hours before the 6:00 pm meeting to help parents submit the FAFSA and to answer any last minute questions.

The WCHS Radio/TV program took 9 students to the Indiana Assoc. of School Broadcasters Awards. WBSN got honorable mention in “Social Media” and Jayden Collins took 2nd place in “Football & Basketball Play-By-Play” He was the only broadcaster in the state to finish top 2 in both.

“Ray Crowe” State Historical Marker Dedicated in Whiteland! A new Indiana state historical marker commemorating esteemed basketball coach, educator, and politician Ray Crowe was unveiled in the town of Whiteland Friday. The text follows for the state marker entitled “Ray Crowe, 1915-2003”: Trailblazing basketball coach Ray Crowe of Johnson County excelled at multiple sports at Whiteland High School and Indiana Central College in the 1930s before beginning a career in education. In 1950, he became head basketball coach at Indianapolis’s all-Black Crispus Attucks High School. Crowe led Attucks to the state finals four times, winning titles in 1955 and ’56. Crowe’s emphasis on good sportsmanship and fast-paced, aggressive play helped Attucks become the first all-Black team to win the state championship and challenged pervasive racism. He served as athletic director at Attucks from 1957-1967. As a member of the Indiana House of Representatives (1967-1975), Crowe worked to make education more equitable and accessible. The new state historical marker examines Crowe’s lasting impact on Indiana basketball. Crowe grew up on a Johnson County farm and was a multi-sport athlete at Whiteland High School before enrolling at Indianapolis Central College (now the University of Indianapolis). He became a coach, teacher, athletic director, Republican State Representative, director of Indy Parks and Recreation, and Indianapolis City-County Council member. In 1968, he was inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame for his contributions to the sport. Crowe led Indianapolis’s Crispus Attucks High School to consecutive state basketball titles in 1955 and 1956, becoming Indiana’s first all-Black team to win the state championship. The Indiana High School Athletic Association had prohibited all-Black and Catholic schools from participating in the tournament until 1942. Oscar Robertson has said that the success of Crowe’s Attucks teams helped racial relations in Indianapolis and eased integration of the public schools. “When I met Ray Crowe, I could tell immediately he was a special person”, says CPCSC School Board member, and former Whiteland Athletic Director, “Butch” Zike. “We renamed our top athletic award after Ray because of his impeccable character and leadership. He just did things the right way”, stated Zike. Clark-Pleasant Superintendent Timothy Edsell shared similar thoughts on Crowe’s contributions. “You’re not in Johnson County very long before hearing about Ray Crowe. When you read about his history of growing up on a farm here, leading the charge for racial equality through basketball, education, state government and Indianapolis politics, it’s an unprecedented story to say the least,” says Edsell. This is the first state historical marker in the town of Whiteland and the seventh to be installed in Johnson County.

A headed to STATE Parade was held at WCHS Friday afternoon to celebrate both Jazz Band One and Shades of Blue's trip to ISSMA Jazz State Finals. Again...TONIGHT: Jazz Band One @ Pike H.S. - 9:54 PM Performance Time Shades of Blue @ Franklin Central HS - 8:10 PM Performance Time THANKS for your continued support of our talented students!!

Zip It! 6th graders, in Mrs. Evans' Science class, at CPMS are studying the Engineering Design Process. As part of this unit the students got to make Zipline Racers and race them in class against classmates. Hands-on is always the best way for kids to learn.