Grassy Creek Elementary

THE MAY 21ST PARENT UNIVERSITY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation The Parent University scheduled for May 21, 2024, has been cancelled.

Our students earned a visit from Boomer for earning over 10,000 Warrior Way tickets during our all-school challenge!

May Warriors of the Month!

Parents may pick up medicines by the last day of school. Any medication left after that day will be destroyed. We cannot send medication home with students.

While society is getting more comfortable discussing mental health, it can still be hard to know #WhereToStart when it comes to taking care of ourselves. Learn more with Mental Health America’s #MentalHealthMonth resources: mhanational.org/may

CPCSC EMPLOYEES... Thank you! You are amazing and your generosity was recognized and awarded yesterday by the United Way of Johnson County. How awesome that OVER 50% of Clark Pleasant School Corporation Employees were contributors to the 2023 United Way Charitable Campaign!? It's incredible to have that kind of participation and you all made that happen! Looking forward to the 2024 Campaign.

What’s your favorite greeting for your child when they get home from school or when you are back from work? ✔️ I love you! ✔️ Did you have a fun day learning? Or ✔️ I’m so happy to see you! Consistent and reassuring interactions positively impact a child’s mental health. Learn more about how to support them at all ages and stages. samhsa.gov/families/parent-caregiver-resources #MHAM2024 #MentalHealthMatters

Grassy Creek has hosted the Girls on the Run Program as an after-school activity for the past 3 years. This year, 5 coaches (GCES 4th Grade Teachers - Angela Fowler, Holyn Stonebraker, Taylor Hehmann, & Cindi Woods and GCES 5th Grade Teacher - Lindsey Harroff) and 40 fourth and fifth-grade students participated. At the end of the 10-week season, the girls and their running buddies completed a 5K this past Saturday. We also had volunteers from the corporation run with some of our girls, including Trina Lake, GCES Principal, Olivia Hobbs, GCES 3rd Grade Teacher, Olivia Collins, GCES 1st Grade Teacher, and Deb O'Keefe, CPMS Permanent Sub & Cross Country Coach, Tori O'Keefe, CES Teacher. The girls are now working on a Community Impact Project to support the Johnson County Animal Shelter

We all likely know someone who has experienced mental illness. Yet there are still many harmful attitudes that fuel stigma and make it harder to reach out for help. Take the following quiz and test your #mentalhealth knowledge: https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/quiz/index.htm

Our BOGO Book Fair is this week! Students will shop during their Library time.

To all the moms and mother figures in our lives: Happy Mother’s Day! For all you do to support others, we hope you have the support you need. FindSupport.gov #MHAM2024 #SelfCare

Franklin College Basketball Camp!

In-person talks promote healthy mental development. This Mental Health Awareness Month, talk to your children and teens about mental health. Need help getting started? samhsa.gov/mental-health/how-to-talk/parents-and-caregivers #MHAM2024 #MentalHealthMatters

Family Forum! Join us for an engaging and informative Family Forum designed to shed light on the critical issues of anxiety and depression affecting our youth today. Please note this is the same session that was held in November! This repeat session aims to empower parents, caregivers, and community members with the knowledge and tools to recognize the signs of anxiety and/or depression in young people. We look forward to welcoming you to this important conversation and working together to support the mental health and well-being of our youth. SIGN-UP HERE: https://forms.gle/rb6YRrFYugcEwNfv5

A Dramatic Field Trip! The field trip that took place on Friday, to The Indiana State Museum, was a great success! The students demonstrated The Warrior Way by showing excellent behavior at the museum and they also enjoyed and appreciated the theatre experience. We heard nothing but positive feedback from the students. Many of them had their first-ever visit to the theatre and found the performance engaging and captivating. The rap, rhythm, rhyme, and story of Frederick Douglass truly left them spellbound! The 129 students, from Grassy Creek and Break-O-Day elementary, earned a Warrior Way Experience with Ms. Ruby.

Here are 5 things you can do for your #mentalhealth this week: 1. Make a list of 5 things you’re grateful for today. 2. Practice positive affirmations. 3. Start a conversation about mental health. 4. Stay hydrated! 5. Take a break from screens. #MentalHealthMonth #WhereToStart

School Lunch Hero Day! Huge shoutout to our CPCSC Food Service team on School Lunch Hero Day!! The wonderful food service teams throughout our district work tirelessly to nourish our students every single day. They are AWESOME and deeply appreciated! Thank you to everyone who spoiled the cafeteria teams today with treats, awesome pictures colored by students, and just by saying thank you! THANK YOU CPCSC FOOD SERVICE TEAM!

A shout out to our amazing cafeteria staff who take great pride and care into serving the students at Grassy Creek! We are so thankful for them!

Please click here for our May Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/u8b1p

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, proudly recognized by Clark Pleasant Community Schools, provides a wonderful opportunity for our community to celebrate the diverse experiences and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to American society. This month-long celebration, established in 1990 by President George H. W. Bush, encourages us to honor their resilience, achievements, and rich cultural heritage. Here are ways families can commemorate this special month: - Explore Asian American and Pacific Islander history through books, documentaries, or online resources. - Attend local cultural events or virtual celebrations that showcase Asian American and Pacific Islander traditions, art, and music. - Try new foods by cooking traditional Asian American and Pacific Islander recipes at home or dining at local restaurants specializing in these cuisines. - Share stories, traditions, and experiences from Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures with family and friends. - Support local businesses owned by members of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Let’s come together as a community to celebrate diversity and promote greater understanding and appreciation for the multicultural tapestry of America.