January Family Newsletter
Happy New Year, Emma Donnan Families!
I hope you have had time to enjoy loved ones, reflect, relax, and recharge. I'm so excited to enter into a new year with our scholars as we prepare for testing season in the spring and see all of the wonderful growth that they have made. Our 3-8 scholars will continue to prepare for the IREAD and ILEARN assessments in March, April, and May. We will have a family meeting in February to support you with ways to help your child with these assessments at home. If you have any questions about your scholar's academic progress, please get in touch with their teacher(s).
We have some exciting events coming up this second half of the year. So, pay attention to the information coming home with your scholar. The majority of our information will go home on Wednesdays.
As we prepare for the winter weather, please wrap your scholar up tight with those hats, gloves, scarves, and winter coats. Scholars in K-5 will continue to go outside if the weather permits. If you need any winter essentials, please get in touch with Mrs. Kuruzar for support. We work with many community organizations that provide donations for our scholars.
I look forward to being in classrooms this second half of the school year to make memories with our scholars and sit with them as they learn and grow. As always, thank you so much for all you do to support our scholars and school community.
Onward,
Ms. Randle
Executive Principal
Important Links
December in Pictures
Upcoming Events
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ILEARN: Math Day 1 <Assessment>
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ILEARN: Math Day 2 <Assessment>
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National Asian Pacific Heritage Month Begins <>
ILEARN: Science/Social Studies Day 1 <Assessment>
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School Lunch Hero Day <FYI>
ILEARN: Science/Social Studies Day 2 <Assessment>
6pm Boys FF Game: ED vs. Arlington at Arsenal Tech HS
6:30pm Boys FF Game: ED vs. Arlington at Arsenal Tech HS
7pm Girls FF Game: ED vs. KIPP at Howe
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Staff Appreciation Week Begins <FYI>
Winter/Spring Club Showcase <Special Day/Event>
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K-3 Soccer Clinic Ends <FYI>
10am Indians Game Ilearn Incentive
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6pm Girls FF Game: ED vs. Howe at Howe
6:30pm Girls FF Game: ED vs. Harshman at Howe
7pm Boys FF Game: ED vs. Arlington at Arsenal Tech HS
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Field Trip: Fun Factory (6th/7th Grade)
K-3 Foundational Skills/Reading Growth Window Opens <Assessment>
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NWEA MAP Growth EOY <Assessment>
Digital Healthy Habits Parent Workshop #3 <Event>
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K-3 Foundational Skills/Reading Growth Window Closes <Assessment>
Field Trip IMPD Community Day (3rd Grade)
NWEA MAP Growth EOY <Assessment>
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EOY Athletics Ceremony <Special Day/Event>
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May/June Scholar Birthday Celebration
Field Trip: Back 9 (8th Grade)
6pm Boys FF Game: Tournament (TBD)
6pm Girls FF Game: Tournament (TBD)
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K-5 Field Day <Special Day/Event>
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Promotions <Event>
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Last Day of School <Special Day/Event>
Q4 Report Cards <Grades>
Last Day of Q4 <Grades>
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Staff Work Day <Staff Work Day - No Scholars>
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Campus Closed - 12 Month Vacation <No School - Scholars & Staff>
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Campus Closed - 12 Month Vacation <No School - Scholars & Staff>
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Campus Closed - 12 Month Vacation <No School - Scholars & Staff>
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Campus Closed - 12 Month Vacation <No School - Scholars & Staff>
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Campus Closed - 12 Month Vacation <No School - Scholars & Staff>
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SMILE MOBLIE
February 15th and 29th
The Smile Mobile is returning to Emma Donnan! The Smile Mobile is a fully equipped dental office that provides dental examinations, x-rays, cleanings, fluoride treatments, and dental education during your child's visit. An administration fee of $20 or Medicaid and personal insurance reimbursements are also accepted as payment. Your child must be registered in order for them to receive services. Forms will be sent home this month. You can also access the form below.
If you have any additional questions, please contact Nurse Coleman at 317-970-4352.
Primary Care Services
with Adult and Child
We are excited to expand our partnership with Adult and Child. Adult and Child now provides primary care and mental health services to Emma Donnan scholars. Read more about our growing partnership!
REMINDER! Take It To Go Program
Our Food Service and Operation teams have teamed up to minimize food waste from our lunch program. Instead of discarding unserved food after lunch, we are launching the Take It To Go Program. Our Food Service team will now package meals for weekly distribution to our families.
Here's how it works:
- Reserve your meal through online registration each week.
- You can reserve one meal per scholar enrolled at Emma Donnan.
- Meal pickup is available on Fridays during specific hours.
- Meals can be taken home by car riders or walkers only; we cannot send meals home on the bus.
Our uniform policy ties into our core values, solidarity and swing. The uniform is an essential part of our school's identity. It reinforces who we are as a community and helps scholars feel pride in their school.
Some quick reminders on what must be worn:
- Branded Emma Donnan or Adelante Logo Shirt
- Blue, Black, or Gray Jeans with no holes, rips, or patterns
- Leggings, jeggings, and sweatpants are not permitted
- Closed-toed/foot shoes.
- During the cold months, students may wear a white, navy, gray. black long sleeve under their uniform shirt OR they must have a branded Emma Donnan or Adelante Logo sweatshirt/long sleeve.
Any scholars who continue to have uniform infractions may lose incentives (e.g., field trips, school celebrations) and privileges (e.g., participation in after-school programs).
Attendance
Scholars are expected to be present and on time in school. When scholars are late or absent, they miss key instruction for their success in the future. Scholars should be present and on time for 95% of the school days in the year. If your scholar has excessive absences, it could result in your scholar to be retained for the upcoming year. Our attendance team will notify any family with excessive absences this month.
If you need any resources for helping your scholar succeed with the school uniform or attendance, please contact Mrs. Kuruzar, Mrs. Harris, or Mrs. Mercer.
After-School Clubs
Registration for winter/spring clubs will open on January 24th and will be on a first-come basis. Scholars will be able to preview clubs on January 22nd and 23rd. If you want to volunteer to lead a club, please get in touch with Mrs. Kuruzar at 317-909-4734 by January 17th.
Athletics
During the second half of the year, we will have girls' basketball and K-8 soccer.
- Girls Basketball - Check out the school calendar and support the Bears at an upcoming game. Scholars must be with a parent to attend after-school games.
- Soccer - Soccer is open to all K-8 scholars. To give all scholars an opportunity to play, we need volunteers to coach each team and the right number of scholars to fill a team. The soccer session will start in March/April. If you are interested in coaching, don't hesitate to get in touch with Mr. Keys at 317-992-7239.
Community Events & Resources
List of Services
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Job FairList Item 2
Indy HealthNet is hosting a job fair that is open to the public. Job opportunitie include clerical, light industrial, general labor, transportation, warehouse, healthcare, administrative, and more.
January 26th, 2024
901 Shelby Street
2nd Floor
For more information, call Antoine Lewis 317-957-2275
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Plant-Based Cooking Class
Saturday, 1/27, 3:00PM - 4:00PM
Central Library
Join Lindsey Head, certified health coach, to learn quick and easy ways to get more veggies in your diet, including the seven secrets to satisfying salads and a template for DIY grain bowls. Participants can sample dishes and take home recipes. Must register!
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Second Chances Workshop
The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office Second Chance Workshops provide an opportunity to assist residents seeking restoration of suspended driver’s licenses, expungement of criminal convictions, and information regarding child support services. The Workshops take place in the community or virtually to ensure that services are accessible to all residents.
If you are interested in participating in the Second Chance Workshop, call the Prosecutor’s Office at 844-5-TRAFFIC (844-587-2334) or email: Second.Chance@indy.gov.
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Produce for the People
Produce for the People
Every Wedenesday from 12PM - 2:00PM while supplies last.
924 Shelby Street.
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FREE EVENT - Family Book Club
Join the Southeast Community Services for their Family Book Club!
When: The last full week of each month (day TBD)
Where: Southeast Community Services
Why:
- Each student takes home a FREE book each month
- Book and community discussions
- Take home family activities
- Prizes for completing activities and reading
- Refreshments provided.
Questions? Email Bethany Yeoeman at bethanyy@southeastindy.org
