We are so excited to celebrate Staff Appreciation Week, here at Ray Crowe Elementary. Next week, our PTO will be showering our staff with gifts that go along with the theme “We’ll be there for you!”
Your students should be coming home with this flyer in their backpacks. It offers fun Friends-themed ways for them to show appreciation towards their teachers or other staff members in the building. If you’re looking for gift inspiration and ideas for a particular teacher, please click here https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OeqQQgJ40334SfqUupdo1JZ-o-egONbfNZsbkB-mTm0/edit to find a teacher’s favorites list.
We will also be creating a display in the hallway entitled "The One Where We Say Thank You", and we need your help! Please fill out this form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeE76_k98dqdZb9iCYUi7cVhebGy288cHwo4U6iSlqsLMv0Vw/viewform) for any Teachers or Staff Members at Ray Crowe Elementary that you would like to recognize. We will print each message out and add them to our display for everyone to see. Please have all messages submitted by Thursday, May 9, 2024.
Please join us in thanking the wonderful staff here at our school, for all that they do on a daily basis for their students.
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.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! #MHAM2024 #MentalHealthMatters
I know the end of the school year is crazy for everyone, but as you attend all the events and programs, remember most of these things are possible because of fundraising efforts and volunteers. In order for us to keep doing all of this, we have to continue to raise funds. What better way to do that then a fun night of dinner and games! Join us for a good time while helping us raise money to continue to support our schools! https://clarkpleasanteducationfoundation.networkforgood.c...
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
Fast Track School Supplies Event
Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 6:00-7:30
Where: Clark-Pleasant Middle School, 1354 E. Worthsville Road, Greenwood, IN 46143
Criteria to register:
- Each child must attend Clark-Pleasant schools for the 2024-25 school year.
- Family is eligible for free/reduced lunch
- Family is experiencing financial hardship due to unforeseen circumstances (ie; loss of Income due to death of primary caregiver, divorce, natural disaster, sudden loss of employment.)
To register, please use the link below;
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFs5sOh7zRiRf5iBIMXE2qMs8UFqiEMvxddMq8ym63JfIZcQ/viewform
- Complete the registration form for each student that will need supplies.
If you do not have internet access at home, please call the Administration Building @ 317-535-7579 to register via phone.
It is very important that you complete the online registration by June 1, 2024.
Don't Forget! Coffee with the Superintendent takes place this morning at 9:30 am at the JCPL, Clark-Pleasant Branch. Dr. Edsell will be discussing future High School Diploma changes!!! Hope to see you there.
Mid-State Champs!
Last night, our Unified Track and Field team won the Mid-State Conference championship hosted by Franklin! In only its second year of existence, our Unified team has grown to over 50 students, and truly is one of the best things that the IHSAA offers!
Unified sports are a collaboration between the IHSAA and the Special Olympics that promotes servant leadership among student athletes while changing their lives as well as the lives of those with intellectual disabilities. I highly recommend that you make it a point to come to one of our home Unified Track meets (5/9 or 5/13) and support these student-athletes, you will be so glad you did!
"Administrative Professionals Day"
Please join us in celebrating our amazing Administrative Staff. The school day would not be possible without these wonderful professionals.
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
School Bus Driver Appreciation Day is Tuesday April 23!
A HUGE Thank You to all of our Clark-Pleasant School Bus Drivers. Thanks for all you do that goes above and beyond on a daily basis.
Celebrate Dia
Come by between 4-7!
Eat great food, see some great performances!
The Clark-Pleasant School Board has been recognized by the Indiana School Boards Association with an exemplary governance award for 2023.
The award is for demonstrating an outstanding commitment to professional learning and student success. The awards are based on certain criteria such as goal setting to elevate student achievement outcomes.
JOHNSON COUNTY CHAMPIONS!!!
Last night the Girls Track and Field team won the Johnson County Championship with a score of 157 points. This ended Center Grove's 20 year streak of winning this meet. There are too many outstanding performances to list them all, but here are the athletes/relays that won their respective events:
Elnora Stevenson- 100 meter dash, 4 x 100 relay, long jump (new county record)
Sydney Rodgers- 4 x 100 relay
Marissa Kratowicz- 4 x 100 relay
Emma Gill- 4 x 100 relay
Tori Jackson- 800 meter run (new county record)
Go Warriors!
Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation is a great place to work and learn. We have working opportunities in various areas. Use the QR code to see what positions are available!
Looking for something to do tomorrow evening? We would like to invite you to our Pre-ISSMA Concert tomorrow, April 17th at 7:00PM in the WCHS auditorium! This is a concert choir only performance.
All of our choirs here at WCHS have been working hard to prepare for our annual adjudication at the Indiana State School Music Association events happening this month. This concert serves as an opportunity for our students to present a portion of their ISSMA performance for our home audience before competing. Please use the following link: https://wchschoirs.ludus.com/index.php or whitelandchoirs.com.
All guests will need to purchase a ticket online. We cannot accept cash payment at the door or before so all tickets must be purchased before the start of the event via the websites linked above.
It would mean so much to our program to have you in attendance tomorrow at 7:00PM!
Greenwood Parks and Recreation would like to offer FREE swim lessons to any elementary-aged student who is on free or reduced lunch. If you are interested in receiving a FREE swim lesson voucher please complete this form: https://forms.gle/f9kPNfoHrHrAHaCs7 Swim lessons will take place this summer at Freedom Springs!
Volunteers are needed for the Spring Book Fair. This will be April 22-26. The signup genius is divided by days, grades, and classes so you can volunteer during your student's book fair time. You can also pick additional shifts that work with your schedule.
The school had to adjust the library/book fair schedule a little due to iLearn testing for grades 3-5. The day your student will attend library has not changed, but the time may be different from their normal schedule. Click this link to sign up for the book fair: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44AFAA22A4FBC25-48503021-rces
Reminder: all volunteers must have attended a volunteer orientation session with Ms. Lewis and have a current background check through CPCSC. These can be completed at https://secure.safevisitor.io/Safe/Volunteer/000068/vol
Course Complete!
The check is no longer in the mail but in the hands of two Ray Crowe teachers. A Kindergarten teacher and Instructional Coach, Trisha Ruppert and Shanna Mattax have both completed a Science of Reading course through the Indiana Department of Education. They did it on their own time.
Ray Crowe Principal, Cirsten Lewis, Director of Curriculum, Brian Lovell and Superintendent, Dr. Timothy Edsell, presented checks to the two, on Wednesday, for completing the course. The teachers finished the course in February with a score of 80% or higher through the Indiana Learning Lab. The compensation comes from 5 Star Technology.
