November Family Newsletter
Warmest greetings to our wonderful families!
As we welcome the vibrant month of November, it's with great pleasure that we invite you to join us at our Gobble Gathering for a delightful Thanksgiving Lunch with your scholar(s) on Thursday, November 16th.
Here are the details for this festive event:
- Kindly RSVP by Saturday, November 11th to ensure your family's participation.
- For those who RSVP, expect a reminder email on Wednesday, November 15th, complete with details about arrival times and parking arrangements.
- The lunchtimes are outlined within the RSVP link and will adhere to our regular lunch schedule.
- We are happy to accommodate up to two guests per scholar for this special meal.
- Enjoy a sumptuous lunch prepared with care by our skilled chefs in "The Commons," offered to you at no cost.
We eagerly anticipate the joy of sharing this season of thankfulness with you and your scholars at the Gobble Gathering!
Important Links
October in Pictures
YOU ARE IN!
Scholars in grades K-7 automatically have a seat for the 2024-2025 School Year.
This is great because we are currently on a waitlist. We will reach out to confirm your seat for next year this winter.
School Year 2024-2025
-Emma Donnan will keep serving grades K-8
-We will be increasing the amount of athletics offered K-8 and the amount of clubs.
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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High School Fair - 8th Grade Only
November 9th, 5:30 - 7:00PM
Our aim is to ensure every scholar is signed up for high school during the first round of Enroll Indy from November 1st to January 24th. Recognizing the significance of this choice, we're here to support you. Join us at our High School Fair Night for insights from local high schools and Enroll Indy, complemented by a free dinner and giveaways. We cannot wait to see you there!
Attendance Matters
Nationwide, as many as 10-15% of students (7.5 million) miss nearly a month of school every year. That’s 135 million days of lost time in the classroom. It is important that you scholar is here everyday and on time. Lost instructional time can result in learning loss and retention.
Scholars that are getting perfect attendance each month are celebrated! Here are some of the upcoming celebrations:
November - Free Sky Zone Pass, December - Popcorn Snack Bar, January - Donuts with the Attendance Team
Multilingual Family Night
November 15th, 5:30 - 7:00PM
Join us for our second Multilingual Family Night on Wednesday, November 15th, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. This evening will feature a Resource Fair with a range of supportive organizations such as Adult and Child and Southeast Neighborhood Services, all geared toward assisting you and your multilingual scholar. Come explore resources related to mental health, primary care, career training, language classes, and more. And don't miss out—we'll be serving pizza!
Bears Bodega
We're excited to reward our scholars who consistently demonstrate our Core Values with a visit to our "Bears Bodega" every third Thursday of the month. As the month draws to a close, these points cumulate, allowing scholars to exchange their virtual currency for exciting prizes at the Bears Bodega. We're thrilled to roll out this initiative and eagerly anticipate celebrating our scholars' exemplary behavior.
REMINDER: Holiday Assistance Program
We have received all the applications for our Holiday Assistance Program. Be sure to check your child's backpack/folder in the coming weeks for you confirmation letter and any sponsorship paperwork that will need to be submitted.
Nov 8: All sponsorship paperwork due.
Dec 13-15: Scheduled pick-up times for items.
Family Advisory Council
December 12 - 5:30
Thanks to all who joined our October FAC meeting – our best-attended yet! If you want your child's Beginning of Year data, please email Reegan Homburg at rhomburg@adelanteschools.org.
Our next meeting is on December 12th at 5:30 PM, focusing on family satisfaction survey results. We'll collaborate on analyzing this data and planning forward. Your input is vital, so we hope you'll join us.
SAVE THE Date: Winter Concert and Celebration
December 6th, 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Celebrate the winter season with us! Experience a festive array of winter holidays showcased through music, activities, food, and a special visit from a North Pole guest. Our K-6 scholars will delight you with a musical performance from 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM, followed by other joyful activities until 7:30 PM. We look forward to seeing you there!
Winter Concert
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Scholar Field Experiences
Field experiences are an extension of our curriculum and core values. They allow scholars to take their classroom learning and make it more meaningful. Furthermore, scholars build cultural understanding through field experiences and are exposed to worlds that are outside of their own.
Scholars will participate in academic and incentive focused field experiences this school year. In addition, each grade level will have the opportunity to visit a college campus.
Be sure to check out the school calendar for upcoming field experiences.
Community Events & Resources
List of Services
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Indianapolis Job FairList Item 1
Are you looking for a job in the Indianapolis area? If you’re in the market for a new job or advancing your career, you will want to be at this event.
November 15 from 11AM - 2PM
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Energy Assistance ProgramList Item 2
The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) can help you pay your heat and electric bills! EAP provides a one-time annual benefit that can assist you with the high cost of home energy and can help if you are disconnected or are about to get disconnected. For questions about the Energy Assistance Program, please contact the Community Programs team at eap@ihcda.in.gov.
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United Way's Winter Assistance FundList Item 3
The Winter Assistance Fund (WAF) is championed by United Way of Central Indiana for Marion County residents who struggle with increased utility costs but do not qualify for EAP. To apply, call or visit an application site near you.
