March Newsletter
A Message from...Mr. Rooney
On Friday, March 3rd, we partnered with the WNBA, the Pacers Foundation, and Learn Fresh to put on an event for all of our 6th and 7th grade scholars! Over the past few months, scholars have been practicing their math skills with a board game called MATH HOOPS. Special guests like the Fever’s point guard Destanni Henderson and Freddy came to celebrate with our scholars with Emma Donnan’s first math tournament! Thank you to all the families who attended! It was a great time!
Onward,
Mr. Ronney
Managing Director of School Support
Mark your Calendars!
- March 23rd - 3rd-8th Math Digital Learning Night
- March 24th - Family Conference Day/Asynchronous Learning Day for Scholars
- March 27th - April 3rd- Spring Break - No School
- April 4th - Classes Resume
- April 17th - Cooking Matters Class with Indy Hunger Network
- April 18th - April 28th - ILEARN Testing for Grades 3rd - 8th
FAMILY CONFERENCES ARE FRIDAY, MARCH 24th
RESERVE YOUR CONFERENCE TIME HERE
This is also a Remote Learning Day
ILEARN Testing
Scholars in grades 3rd- 8th will begin their ILEARN testing the week of April 17th. ILEARN is a state-wide assessment. It is an online computer adaptive assessment designed to measure your child's proficiency of the Indiana Academic Standards.
You can help your scholar prepare for the assessment by:
- Ensuring you scholar gets a goodnight's rest the weeks of testing
- Ensuring that your scholar arrives on time during the weeks of testing
- Ensuring that your scholar is completing their nightly homework to reinforce skills
You can find additional information about the assessment below.
Math Digital Learning Night - Grades 3-8
Join us for our Math Digital Learning Night on 3/23 from 5pm to 6pm!
This event is for all families with scholars in grades 3-8. Families will learn about using Zearn, an online math program, that scholars currently use in their classrooms. In addition, families will learn about our iPad rental program that will allow scholars to take an iPad home to access Zearn and get additional practice on math concepts aligned to the Indiana Academic Standards.
All families should enter through door 10. Pizza provided.
Family Advisory Council
The Family Advisory Council serves as a scholar-centered advisory Board for the leadership team at Adelante Schools and Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle School. This council meets once per month for 1 hour. The council has three priorities for our meetings:
Vision: Create aspirational, realistic goals for the scholars and community of Adelante Schools
Advocacy: Advocate locally and nationally for the growth and support of Adelante Schools
Insight: Provide insight to Adelante Schools Leadership on current and future plans for the school
If you are interested in joining our Family Advisory Board Council, reach out to Mrs. Kuruzar for additional information, 317-909-4734
New Partnership: The Patachou Foundation
Next school year we are going to begin offering fresh, from scratch meals to all scholars for breakfast and lunch. Adelante Schools & Emma Donnan are partnering with The Patachou Foundation's PataSchools to bring a new innovative program to our school that will provide our scholars healthier options. It is important to hear from families about their values around nutrition and food options prior to the launch in the 23-24 school year. Bryan Daniel, the Director of School Community at The Patachou Foundation wants to hear from families to ensure future changes reflect their values.
Call/Text Bryan at 317-721-9051 OR Click the link below to sign up for a time slot https://calendar.app.google/9GeqBAYPgfvRe3bAA.
The Patachou Foundation will also present to speak with families on March 24th during family conferences.
Community Spotlight
Get Involved in Your Neighborhood!
Stay updated on what is happening in your neighborhood by attending a neighborhood meeting. This is a great opportunity to support the community you live in!
Bean Creek Neighborhood Meetings
Next Meeting is May 11th from 6pm - 7pm at Villa Baptist Church. Email beancreekneighborhood@gmail.com for more information and questions.
Garfield Park Neighborhood Meetings
3rd Tuesday of every month. Located at the Tube Factory from 7:30pm - 7:30 pm. Next meeting is 3/21. Email garfieldparkneighbors@gmail.com for more information and questions.
University Heights Neighborhood Meeting
Every other month on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Located at Stierwalt Alumni House on the UIndy Campus from 7pm -8pm. Next meeting is 3/21
Email uheightsneighborhood@gmail.com for more information and questions.
Bates-Hendricks Neighborhood Meeting
Meets the first Monday of the month (or the second if it is holiday)at 6:30 at James A Garfield IPLS School 3. Next meeting is April 3rd at 6:30pm. Email President@bateshendricks.org for more information and questions.
Local Spring Break Fun!
- Fun Factory Skating - $5.50 admission and unlimited pizza!
- Children's Museum - The Sports Legend Experience reopens on March 18, 2023.
- Colts Canal PlaySpace – Indy’s newest playground is located in Downtown Indy on the north end of the Downtown Canal Walk.
- Kid City Indoor Play Space - This two-story space that has been created for children is heavily focused on STEAM learning opportunities and active play. $5.00 for a day of play!
- Greatimes: Spring Break Special: 3 hour unlimited wristband available Monday- Thursday, from 12PM - 5PM, for the attractions only. $25 per wristband.
Family Spotlight
Out of School Camp at Emma Donnan
Schools Out Camp with Kids LLC is back for spring break! If you are looking for a program to keep you scholar(s) engaged during the break, sign-up for Schools Out Camp below!
Purchase a Yearbook!
Yearbooks for the 2022 - 2023 school year are on sale now! Yearbooks are $13 and will be delivered to scholars in May. You can purchase a yearbook by clicking the link below! Enter school code: YB6176
Cooking Matters Class - Enroll Today!
Emma Donnan will be partnering with the Indy Hunger Network again to offer a free cooking class for families on April 17th from 6pm -7pm. This is an online interactive class. Families that participate will be provided with groceries for their household to cook alongside the instructor. There are limited spots available! Sign up today!
Our March Pictures
We unite in solidarity with our families and community to create a joyous neighborhood school, preparing all scholars to graduate from college and lead lives of leadership and service to Indianapolis.
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317-226-4272
info@adelanteschools.org
1202 E. Troy Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46203
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