National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day in 2025 is on the fourth Tuesday, April 22nd.
Why it's celebrated: This day is an opportunity to recognize the crucial work of school bus drivers in safely transporting students to and from school.
How it began: The day was established in 1981 to recognize the men and women who transport children to school safely. Here's a special thanks from Dr. Edsell. "A very special thank you to each and every bus driver for Clark-Pleasant Community Schools! Your adherence to safe driving practices, bus safety routines, and caring for the students who ride your bus is so appreciated! We absolutely have the best drivers!".
THANK YOU to all of our CPCSC school bus drivers for all you do.
Design a Donut!
The 5th grade at Ray Crowe has been working on a persuasive writing project about donuts. On Friday, there was a "walk around" so everyone could see their peers' delicious creations.
April 21 - April 25 is Public School Volunteer Week . It provides an opportunity for schools and families to honor and highlight the powerful contributions parents and caregivers provide at school and home to support student success. Thanks to all of our volunteers here at Clark-Pleasant who make each school day a success!
Our book fair will be here in ONE week! You can shop online now, set up a virtual gift card for your student to use during the fair and check out teacher wish lists at: https://literati.com/store/?school=ray-crowe-elementary-school-greenwood-us_in
If you would like to volunteer, please follow this link for more information: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44AFAA22A4FBC25-55722810-rces#/
I am also raising funds to support students who may not be able to purchase a book at the fair. It’s very important to me that all students are supported in their love of reading and enjoying the book fair! To help with that please follow the link: https://literati.com/store/wishlists/caposseres-wishlist?utm_source=referral
Thank you!
Clark Pleasant Library Information
Ray Crowe PTO is excited to announce that presale tickets for our third annual carnival are now live! Every presale wristband purchase will also receive a coupon for a free kid’s meal at Chick-Fil-A!
This year we’re bringing even more inflatables, interactives, and food vendors. Come out and enjoy the fun with our amazing staff and your school friends! Follow our Ray Crowe PTO page or our event page on Facebook for more information and sneak peeks of items that will be in the prize punch.
As a reminder, wristbands are only needed for those who are participating in the carnival. Spectators do NOT need a wristband. Purchase your tickets today at
https://ray-crowe-pto.square.site/
Students had a blast on their Warrior Way Experience to the school police department, where they learned about the roles of officers and K9s and got a behind-the-scenes tour of the facility! They were able to meet multiple officers, including the Captain, and one of the K9 officers, Sally.
CPCSC KINDERGARTEN & PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION
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Clark-Pleasant Schools will be on a 2-Hour Delay today, April 7th, due to Fog!
National Assistant Principals Week in 2025 is celebrated from April 7-11 to recognize the hard work and dedication of assistant principals. Thank you to our CPCSC Assistant Principals for all of your hard work and dedication to our students and staff.
National Library Week 2025!
April 6-12, 2025, is a celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.
April 5–13, is National Robotics Week 2025! This annual celebration aims to inspire students in robotics and STEM-related fields and share the excitement of robotics with audiences of all ages. Thanks to all of our CPCSC robotics teams, coaches and STEM teachers for all you do to inspire young minds.
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!
