Ray Crowe Elementary

🍿🍿🍿Popcorn Friday money is due by Friday, August 9th at 8pm. 🍿🍿🍿 If you would like for your student to participate in Popcorn Fridays this year, please fill out and return the form (along with cash or check made out to Ray Crowe PTO) that was in your pink folders on Back to School Night. Or you can pay online at https://my.cheddarup.com/c/ray-crowe-popcorn-fridays. A small fee does apply to online payments. If you would like to help prepare and distribute the popcorn to students this year, make sure to join our email list at https://linktr.ee/raycroweelementarypto. Last year’s volunteer list does not carry over to this year so make sure to sign up each year to be the first to find out about volunteer opportunities.

Ray Crowe's Picture Day is scheduled for Thursday August 15. Flyers will be coming home soon. If you'd like to go ahead and order online, please use the link below. https://inter-state.com/flyerentry/87616T

Are you interested in utilizing our before and after school program for your child? There are varied options, including using a "punch card" for occasional use. The flyer for contacting Honey Grove is linked below. If your child was enrolled last year, you MUST re-enroll them for this school year. ​https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RXvzYSgNeRo4fbk6RhucE1HyrfTyt2-G/view?usp=sharing

A great first day at RCES!

Important First Day of School Information The first days of school are very important, for students learn the procedures and safety rules of the bus, car-rider line, classrooms, hallways, and cafeteria. Please read the information below in order to prepare your children for the most exciting day of the school year! School Meals: Breakfast will not be served on our first day of school. Starting on Day 2, students may go to the cafeteria to get their breakfasts before classes begin. If your child will not have a meal at home, please contact our office so that we can ensure that your child has a snack to start the day. Bus Transportation: It is important that students who ride school buses learn the safety and behavioral expectations from their bus drivers on the first day of school. If your child will normally ride the school bus, please do this on the first day of school instead of bringing them in a car. This will also eliminate confusion during dismissal on day one. If you have any questions regarding your child’s bus transportation, please visit the transportation website: https://cpcsdin.sites.thrillshare.com/page/transportation Car/Vehicle Transportation: There are very specific rules regarding car/vehicle transportation and walking to/from school. Please click on the link to read about these procedures and view a map: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10sDHQEmwc4ev8BjZuZ4I5q4_FposQetcSiw0IR3I3rE/edit We can’t wait to see our RCES students!

Ray Crowe Elementary Monday, July 29, 2024 5:00-6:30 pm We look forward to another great school year at RCES!

Ray Crowe Families: Use these QR codes to access the Clark-Pleasant, ParentVue, and Parent Square apps. ParentSquare--Ray Crowe Staff will communicate back and forth with parents/guardians using this app. ParentVue--Parents and guardians can see children's registration, transportation, and report card information. Call our school office if you have questions! 317-530-4018

IMMUNIZATION CLINIC @ WCHS NORTH BUILDING TOMORROW, JULY 23, 2024 FROM 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, the Indiana Immunization Coalition (IIC) will be onsite at Whiteland Community High School- North Building Gymnasium, to host an optional immunization clinic for students. We are breaking down barriers and bringing vaccines to you. Consent forms and other documentation regarding the clinic can be found HERE. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1taQ8lK1XNdO2zsPn3DV-MQRuTflwVoAn Walk-ups will also be accepted. The location is in the gymnasium of the building directly north of Whiteland Community High School. Register here: https://bit.ly/45aLUSG using Enrollment Code IN65942. If you need a form in a different language or need help completing the registration, I will be able to help you with the day you're able to. Students registered for the clinic will be vaccinated with all ACIP-recommended vaccinations that are due at the time of the clinic. This would include the HPV vaccine starting at nine years of age, influenza (September through April), and Meningitis B at 16 years of age. IIC will look up your student's immunization history to know what immunizations your student is due for. If you want more information on what immunizations are recommended for your child, then please see the CDC Recommended Immunization Schedule for Children and Adolescents. *For any specific vaccine refusal email clinic@vaccinateindiana.org at least 48 hours before the clinic. IIC will not initiate the COVID-19 vaccine without explicit parental request. IIC accepts all insurance (commercial, Medicaid, and Medicare), and will also provide immunizations at no cost to those without insurance. Any questions, please contact IIC at 317-628-7116.

IMMUNIZATION CLINIC @ WCHS NORTH BUILDING TOMORROW, JULY 23, 2024 FROM 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, the Indiana Immunization Coalition (IIC) will be onsite at Whiteland Community High School- North Building Gymnasium, to host an optional immunization clinic for students. We are breaking down barriers and bringing vaccines to you. Walk-ups will also be accepted. The location is in the gymnasium of the building directly north of Whiteland Community High School. Register here: https://bit.ly/45aLUSG using Enrollment Code IN65942. If you need a form in a different language or need help completing the registration, I will be able to help you with the day you're able to. Students registered for the clinic will be vaccinated with all ACIP-recommended vaccinations that are due at the time of the clinic. This would include the HPV vaccine starting at nine years of age, influenza (September through April), and Meningitis B at 16 years of age. IIC will look up your student's immunization history to know what immunizations your student is due for. If you want more information on what immunizations are recommended for your child, then please see the CDC Recommended Immunization Schedule for Children and Adolescents. *For any specific vaccine refusal email clinic@vaccinateindiana.org at least 48 hours before the clinic. IIC will not initiate the COVID-19 vaccine without explicit parental request. IIC accepts all insurance (commercial, Medicaid, and Medicare), and will also provide immunizations at no cost to those without insurance. Any questions, please contact IIC at 317-628-7116.

IMMUNIZATION CLINIC @ WCHS NORTH BUILDING ON JULY 23, 2024 FROM 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, the Indiana Immunization Coalition (IIC) will be onsite at Whiteland Community High School- North Building Gymnasium, to host an optional immunization clinic for students. Breaking down barriers and bringing vaccines to you. Consent forms and other documentation regarding the clinic can be found HERE. Register here: https://bit.ly/45aLUSG using Enrollment Code IN65942. If you need a form in a different language or need assistance completing the registration, assistance will be available the day of registration. Students registered for the clinic will be vaccinated with all ACIP recommended vaccinations that are due at the time of the clinic. This would include HPV vaccine starting at nine years of age, influenza (September thru April) and Meningitis B at 16 years of age. IIC will look up your student's immunization history to know what immunizations your student is due for. If you want more information on what immunizations are recommended for your child, then please see the CDC Recommended Immunization Schedule for Children and Adolescents. *For any specific vaccine refusal email clinic@vaccinateindiana.org at least 48 hours prior to the clinic. IIC will not initiate the COVID vaccine without explicit parental request. IIC accepts all insurance (commercial, Medicaid and Medicare), and will also provide immunizations at no cost to those without insurance. Any questions, please contact IIC at 317-628-7116.

It's Time to Register for the 2024-2025 School Year!!! Just scan the QR code. For more information please visit our website at www.cpcsc.k12.in.us or call 317-535-7579. If you've already registered we'll see you July 31st.

Elementary Supply Lists for this coming school year are linked below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YxMYwVBXfBdoZIuBi24KQa_e-2sHatXuXvbeWmjHHs4/edit?usp=sharing

On this Thankful Thursday, I want to say "Thank You!" to Dr. Edsell, Dr. Shipp, and the Clark-Pleasant Community School Board for surprising me last night at the school board meeting with an award for Recognition Of Excellence in Education. I went to the school board meeting to share an annual review of all the wonderful things CPEF has done this last school year and to hear my contract for an additional role I will be doing this upcoming school year get voted it, but I was completely unaware that I was also getting an award. What a wonderful surprise! I am so grateful of all the recognition I have received from the school in the last month. I am truly honored.

Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation School Board Vacancy The Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will be working to fill a vacancy due to the death of Mr. David Thompson effective June 27, 2024 to complete his term of office which extends through the 2024 calendar year. Indiana law authorizes the remaining members of the board to fill the vacancy by a majority vote and must do so within thirty (30) days after the vacancy occurs. Further, the person appointed must also meet the same qualifications for the position as the member who vacated the position. Persons interested in filling this vacancy must be 21 years of age, pursuant to policy, live in Pleasant Township and submit a letter of interest. Interested parties are encouraged to submit a letter of interest as requested. Letters should include why you are interested in serving on the board; past involvement with the Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation; and any qualifications and background that would make the individual a viable candidate. All letters of interest must be received or postmarked by 11:59 pm on July 7, 2024. Please send letters of interest via email to cadodd@cpcsc.k12.in.us or letters may be mailed: CPCSC School Board Attention: Cassie Dodd 50 Center Street Whiteland, Indiana 46184

New Administrators Announced! Three new administrative positions were announced during Wednesday evening's school board meeting. Andrea Lakin will become the new Director of Special Education. Nicole Osborne will lead the new K-5 Trauma & Behavioral Program and Steffen Lewis was named Assistant Principal at Whiteland Elementary. Congratulations!

A Statement Regarding the Passing of Clark-Pleasant School Board Member, Dave Thompson. With deep sadness, we announce the passing of School Board Member, Dave Thompson. Dave was not only a school board member but a man who was passionate about and fought for the constant improvement of educational opportunities in this school corporation. His mission was first and foremost to prepare our students for life but as a full-time teacher and coach for 40 years, he also spoke up for the rights of teachers, administrators, and Clark-Pleasant families. Dave held the Pleasant Township seat on the board and just last year had served as board president. He attended Indiana State University, obtaining bachelor's and master’s degrees in Education. He taught at Clark-Pleasant Middle School for 39 years and coached high school wrestling and football for 40 years. As a coach, he is a member of the Indiana Wrestling Hall of Fame. He had 4 wrestling state champions during his tenure as coach. Dave and his wife, Susan, a long-time English teacher at Whiteland Community High School, have two daughters, Brooke and Brette. Brooke teaches English at WCHS and serves as president of The Clark-Pleasant Education Association (CPEA). Brette, who also taught Biology at WCHS lives with her family in Fort Wayne. Mr. Thompson also leaves behind Isabella, Eleanor, and Vivian, his granddaughters. “I will miss Dave Thompson. If you looked in the dictionary under “educator”, Dave’s name would be there”, says superintendent, Dr. Timothy Edsell. “He was a teacher, coach, mentor, and board member but most of all he was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. No one loved Clark-Pleasant Schools more than Dave Thompson”. Fellow board member and friend for 50 years, “Butch” Zike says all of Dave’s students thought the world of him, “Dave’s goals were not based on winning and losing but on making a kid’s life better”, said Zike. He says the school board will especially miss Dave’s common sense. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Thompson family. Sincerely, Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation.

IMMUNIZATION CLINIC @ WCHS NORTH BUILDING ON JULY 23, 2024 FROM 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation June 3, 2024 On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, the Indiana Immunization Coalition (IIC) will be onsite at Whiteland Community High School- North Building Gymnasium, to host an optional immunization clinic for students. Breaking down barriers and bringing vaccines to you. Consent forms and other documentation regarding the clinic can be found HERE. Register here: https://bit.ly/45aLUSG using Enrollment Code IN65942. If you need a form in a different language or need assistance completing the registration, assistance will be available on the day of registration. Students registered for the clinic will be vaccinated with all ACIP-recommended vaccinations that are due at the time of the clinic. This would include the HPV vaccine starting at nine years of age, influenza (September through April), and Meningitis B at 16 years of age. IIC will look up your student's immunization history to know what immunizations your student is due for. If you want more information on what immunizations are recommended for your child, then please see the CDC Recommended Immunization Schedule for Children and Adolescents. *For any specific vaccine refusal email clinic@vaccinateindiana.org at least48hoursbeforeo the clinic. IIC will not initiate the COVID-19 vaccine without explicit parental request. IIC accepts all insurance (commercial, Medicaid, and Medicare), and will also provide immunizations at no cost to those without insurance. Any questions, please contact IIC at 317-628-7116.

Sun Meals brings Summertime Smiles! Free Summer meals continue at Pleasant Crossing, Break-O-Day, and Grassy Creek elementary schools. Kids under 18 eat FREE and it's just 2 dollars for adults. Lunch begins and ends, Monday through Friday, at the times listed below. The meals will be available through July 12th. Break-O-Day Elementary / 11:00a – 12:00p Door # 9 Pleasant Crossing Elementary / 11:30a - 12:30p Door # 6 Grassy Creek Elementary School / 12:00p - 1:00p Door # 4 *All meals must be eaten on-site. *We will be closed on Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5*

Reminder: Free meals for kids are being served weekdays at 3 locations in the district (Adult meals $2.00). We are excited to partner with the Johnson County Public Library to host the Bookmobile at each of our SUN Meals serving sites in the coming weeks! Hope to see you there!

SunMeals Smiles! Thank you to everyone who made it out to the SunMeals kickoff Monday! We served lunch to 224 people and had more visitors outside as well! It appears this summer lunch program will be a great success. Thanks to our Food Services team for designing some awesome props so that our young students could enjoy themselves. A special shoutout to Craig Neihaus, Barb Noble, Patty Doyle and of course our Food Services Director, Lauren Jones. Also a BIG Thanks to Elevated Elegance for our balloon decor and to the Greenwood Ace Hardware for donating the potting soil for the seed planting. Looking forward to more events like this in the future as we continue to look for innovative ways to serve nutritious meals to our students!