July Family Newsletter

     A Message from...Mrs. Kuruzar

Hello New and Returning Emma Donnan Families,

I hope that you all are enjoying your summer break! We are about one month away from the start of the 2023 - 2024 school year. Can you believe it?

The Emma Donnan team is preparing for our students' arrival. Contractors are working on improvements to our building. We are upgrading our kitchen to accommodate our new food service with the Patachou Foundation, a new roof is being put on the building, the old wing of the school is finally getting updated, and our custodial team has been busy preparing the floors and classrooms for our students. The work never stops!

We had our first new family orientation meeting in June. Meeting our new scholars and families joining our school community was great. Students are excited to become an Emma Donnan Bear and look forward to the school year's start. 

This newsletter will help you and your scholar prepare for the upcoming school year. Feel free to contact our front office with any questions between 9 AM - 2 PM.

Onward,



Mrs. Kuruzar

Director, Engagement

Mark your Calendars!

• July 13th  - July Open House for Potential New Families, 5 PM to 7PM
• July 22nd 
• New Family Orientation Meeting, 10AM to 11AM
• Back to School Tailgate Party, 11AM to 1:30 PM
• July 31st - First Day of School for Scholars
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Back To School Tailgate Party

Join us for out Back to School Tailgate Party on July 22 from 11AM to 1:30PM at Emma Donnan. There will be bounce houses, a dunk tank, FREE food, giveaways, school information tables, and community resources! Don't forget to show your school spirit by wearing our school colors. You will have a chance to be entered into a raffle if you show the most school spirit.

Franciscan Health will also be on site to provide immunizations aligned to the required school immunizations from the Public Health Department. All scholars need to have updated immunizations on file at the school for the upcoming school year.

New Family Reminders

We are looking forward to welcoming all of our new families to the Emma Donnan family. As we prepare for day 1, please ensure that the tasks below are completed.

We are looking forward to welcoming all of our new families to the Emma Donnan family. As we prepare for day 1, please ensure the tasks below are completed.

• New Family Orientation Meeting: All families must attend a new family orientation meeting before the 1st day of school. Two dates are remaining. Please reserve your spot! 

• Required Enrollment Documents: To complete your enrollment with Emma Donnan, all new families must turn in the following documents:
• Copy of parent/guardian photo ID
• Proof of residency
• Up-to-date immunization records
• Birth certificate

You can turn in documents at the Back to School Tailgate Party, drop them off at our front office during business hours, or email them to records@adelanteschools.org.

IPS Application: All scholars that are NEW to IPS will need to complete the IPS application. If you still need to, please use the link below to register. Contact Mrs. Fonseca, our Manager of Scholar Enrollment, if you need any support with completing the application.

Returning Family Reminders

We are excited to have you returning for another school year with us! As we prepare for Day 1 of school, we want to ensure that the information we have is up-to-date.

It is important that we have the correct information for your scholar on file. If anything has changed with the following, we will need an updated copy on file or you can update the information with our front office.

Updated Enrollment Documents:



• Proof of residency
• Immunization records - These must be updated with all the required immunizations for your scholar's age/grade according to the Public Health Department.
• Authorized Pick-up
• Contact Information (e.g., phone number, email)

These documents can be turned in at the Back to School Tailgate Party, dropped off at our front office during business hours, or emailed to records@adelanteschools.org.

 Family Spotlight

School Supplies

Emma Donnan supplies most of the school supplies your scholar will need throughout the year. We do ask that parents provide a backpack for their students. Also, if your child is in Kindergarten, please provide a change of clothes (e.g., pants, shirt, underwear, and socks) in a Ziploc bag. Write your child's first and last name on the bag. We will store their bag in our nurse's office in case of an accident. 

Free After-Care at Emma Donnan

Emma Donnan offers free after-school care for scholars in grades K-8. After-care is from 2 PM to 5:30 PM on school days. Scholars in the program receive a snack, recreation time, academic support, and daily hands-on activities. There are limited spots available. We ask that scholars registered for the program attend at least four days a week and need the program due to a lack of after-school transportation or child care.

Community Spotlight

Latinas Welding Guild Youth Camps

Calling All Future Welders in 6th-8th grade! The Latinas Welding Guild is thrilled to announce our inaugural Youth Welding Camp, where aspiring young welders can ignite their passion, explore the trades, and unleash their creativity. 

Dates: WEEK 1 | July 17- July 21 WEEK 2 | July 24-28 

Times: 9 am - 4 pm (Breakfast + Lunch provided)

Location: Latinas Welding Guild | 1936 S Lynhurst Dr Ste R, Indianapolis, IN 46241

For more information and to register, visit https://weldingguild.com.

Upcoming Events

• Movies at the Mac - July 14th - 9PM - Free
• Enjoy the movie Matalida!
• Indianapolis Indians Games at Victory Field
• Catch a game and a daily deal!
• Tuesdays - Dollar Menu
• Fridays - Fireworks
• Sundays - Kids eat FREE
• Canal Nights
• Stop by the canal for FREE family-friendly outdoor activities and themed, hands-on experiments. FREE event!
• July 12 - Chemistry is Everywhere
• July 19 - Global Gathering
• July 26 - Superhero Night - Emma Donnan will be there!