On April 4th each year, National School Librarian Day recognizes the professionals who keep the school library in working order. School librarians spend long hours keeping the library organized. They are also dedicated to helping our children find the resources they need to keep learning. A BIG thank you to all of our great CPCSC School Librarians!
Paraprofessional Appreciation Day in 2025 is on Wednesday, April 2. This day is celebrated annually on the first Wednesday of April. Paraprofessionals, also known as paraeducators, are education assistants and instructional assistants. They play key roles in early education, special education, language acquisition, culturally relevant education, and family engagement. A BIG shoutout to all of our Paraprofessionals here at CPCSC for all you do!
"March is Music in Our Schools Month"
A BIG shout-out to all the CPCSC music teachers in elementary, middle and high school music, choir and band directors and accompanists. This year's theme is "United Through Music." Thanks for all you do for our students!
Congratulations to Ray Crowe Elementary's 2024-25 Teacher of the Year and Classified Staff Member of the Year!
Mrs. Debbie Campbell is a 3rd grade teacher. Her creativity, enthusiasm, and passion for her students' learning inspires us.
Mrs. Linda Tyner is a Multilingual Learners Instructional Assistant. She is kind, positive, and student-centered every day. Staff and students love Mrs. Tyner!
We are proud of all of our RCES staff. These two amazing educators represent Ray Crowe Elementary well!
Congratulations to Ellen Rice, a Resource Teacher from Ray Crowe Elementary, for being our March 2025 Certified Employee of the Month. She was recognized by Dr. Edsell during Monday nights school board meeting.
Ray Crowe kindergarten teacher, Jaymi Adams, was recognized by the school board, Monday night, for being the first in the district at completing the Indiana Wesleyan Step-Up program. The program allowed her the opportunity to get her dream job; becoming a full time teacher., "Around the time I was completing my courses at WGU, Clark Pleasant and Indiana Wesleyan University introduced the Step-Up program, and I was selected to pilot it", says Mrs. Adams. Initially, the program was projected to take 2-3 years, but given her desire and ability to complete the process it took just under six months, Congratulations Mrs. Adams.
CPCSC KINDERGARTEN & PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION
Kindergarten registration is next week. Don't forget to sign up.
March 9-15, 2025, is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana.
Every Hoosier business, school and family should participate in the statewide tornado drill each year. The drill allows you to practice where to go, what to do and what to take so you are prepared in the event of a real tornado warning
On Tuesday, March, 11, 2025, around 10:15 am, The National Weather Service will issue a tornado warning alert through most notifications systems, including the Statewide Emergency Alert System!
Road Closure Information
Date: March 7, 2025
What: Closure of Clark School Road(CR 700 North) TO ALL TRAFFIC at County Bridge #113 approximately 700 feet east of CR 600 East, in Clark Township.
When: Beginning Tuesday, March 11th. Road anticipated to be open to traffic Friday, March 21st, weather permitting.
Why: Removal of existing bridge railing and installation of concrete barrier on the south side of the bridge.
Detour: Road will be closed to all traffic. Traffic may utilize the following signed detours during the closure (see attached map):
- Eastbound traffic detour is north of CR 700 N along CR 550 East, along Rocklane Road and CR 825 West (in Shelby County)
- Westbound traffic detour is CR 825 West (in Shelby County), along Rocklane Road to Franklin Road (CR 440 East)
March Library Programs
We have a fundraiser this Friday during Read Across America week, for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. We will have a special dress up day on Friday and are asking for $1 donations. Thank you in advance for helping with this.
On Saturday, February 15, Miss Anvoots (CPMS Choir) and Mrs. Bowling (GCES Music) hosted an event called Circle the State with Song at CPMS. We had over 380 kids signed up to participate at our festival including kids from our Clark-Pleasant Middle School Choirs and all six of our elementary school choirs! Many other area schools joined us as well in making beautiful and meaningful music.
Some of our students cashed in their Warrior Way tickets to have a SRO experience! Thank you to our officers for making this happen for our students.
Youth Soccer League Information
Due to inclement weather, Clark-Pleasant Schools will have a 2-Hour Delay today, Thursday, February 20, 2025.
Kids Prom is this Saturday, February 22, 2025 from 5-7 at Clark-Pleasant Middle School. Come join us for a night of fun with candy, a GLOW dance party, raffles and fun. Food trucks will be onsite if you would like to purchase dinner or a snack. Take advantage of a discount by purchasing your tickets in advance.
Ticket Link:
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Don't forget the post prom fun at Rascals Funzone. $20 for a three hour wristband, that is a $17 dollar savings if you buy in advance or $25 at the door. Buy your tickets now at https://www.facebook.com/events/939016698296564?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22unknown%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22user_timeline%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22your_upcoming_events_unit%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22your_upcoming_events_unit%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D
Hello families! Our mobile dentist Smile Programs is coming to Ray Crowe Elementary.
Dental Date: April 9 and 10, 2025
Consent forms: Consent forms will be sent home with students in the next couple of days. If you are interested in your student receiving treatment, please fill out, sign, and return permission slip ASAP.
There is also a link for parents to enroll online https://www.myschooldentist.com/
You can also call and register at 888-833-8441
**Parent-Teacher Conferences This Week!**
Clark-Pleasant will be hosting Parent-Teacher Conferences this week, following the same format as in the fall. Conferences will take place in the evening, and please note that FRIDAY will be an early release day for students. For specific times, please refer to the graphics provided. Please sign up for an appointment through your child's school.
Hello, RCE families!
Our "Game On!"Program is off and running! Your student has received their GOLDEN TICKET today!
https://app.pop4kids.org/reg/code/G8D4H
If you haven’t already, click on the link above to set up your student’s personal donation page and invite friends and family to support our efforts. This entire process can be completed in 10 minutes or less!
If you wish, you can also donate once you have registered your student.
When you enter 10 or more contacts, your student will earn Golden Ticket prizes if completed by midnight tonight!
We also have fun prizes to give away during the Week of WOW!
Applying STEM!
This weekend, our Robotics Coaches (Elementary) hosted the first ever Robotics Scrimmage! All of our Robotics teams gathered to practice for their upcoming competition. In comparison to other districts, our program is quite "young." During this event, led by RCES's Sherry Pryor and Bree Brown, students were able to practice, fine-tune their robots, and discuss strategies to increase their competitive competencies.
The collaboration and interpersonal skills of our elementary students was impressive. Opportunities like these provide students opportunities to enhance their employability skills. Perhaps most importantly, it's another opportunity outside of fine arts and sports for students to experience a sense of belonging.
