October Family Newsletter
Strong Start to the School Year!
Happy Fall, Emma Donnan Families!
This is my favorite time of the school year because of all the exciting events that happen throughout our community and school. We’ll be joining the fall festivities on October 27th as we host our 2nd Annual Fall Festival and I cannot wait to see our school filled with students, families, and community members! We also celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month between September 15 and October 15 and recognize the significant contributions of our Latino community to our school, city, and country.
As a proud partner in the Indianapolis Public Schools Innovation Network, Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle School is included in Rebuilding Stronger, IPS’s commitment to ensure there are excellent choices open to every single one of our students, in every school, in every neighborhood.
As part of the proposed Rebuilding Stronger plan, Adelante Schools and IPS have proposed to reconfigure Emma Donnan to a K-5 elementary school in the 2024-2025 school year. You can read more about how the proposal would directly impact Emma Donnan
here or at
www.adelanteschools.org/futurefocused. You can also read more about the district-wide proposal
here or at
www.myips.org/rebuilding-stronger. The IPS Board of School Commissioners will vote on the proposal in November and is still taking feedback on the plan.
I want to thank all of our families who have already reached out with questions and encourage you to reach out to us with any further questions or concerns as we maneuver potential changes throughout our school and district.
Eddie Rangel
Executive Director of Adelante Schools
Mark your Calendars!
- November 2nd - Elementary and Middle School Boys Basketball game @ James Garfield 31 @ 6pm
- November 7th -
- 8th Grade High School Week Begins
- Cooking Matters Class with Emma Donnan and Indy Hunger Network @ 6pm, virtual
- November 8th - Election Day
- Emma Donnan is a voting site!
- November 12th -
- Girls on the Run 5k @ 9:30 am @ Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle School
- Middle School Boys Basketball Games @ Manual High School @ 12pm & 1 pm
- November 14th - Elementary and Middle School Boys Basketball game @ Emma Donnan @ 6pm.
- November 16th - Elementary and Middle School Boys Basketball game @ Emma Donnan @ 6.pm
- November 17th - Adelante Board Meeting @ Emma Donnan @ 6pm
- November 19th - Elementary Boys Basketball Game @ TC Howe @! 12pm & 1pm
- November 21st -
- After-School Club Showcase @ 3pm
- Elementary and Middle School Boys Basketball game @ Emma Donnan @ 6pm
- November 22nd - Family Thanksgiving Event @ Emma Donnan
- November 23rd- 25th - Thanksgiving Break- No School
Important Links
Fall Festival
Thank you for joining us for our Fall Festival! We were able to provide a fun night for over 400 people. Special thanks for all our community partners that supported the event!
Helm Coffee
Quality Ingredients
Southeast Community Services
Believe Circle City Prep High School
BeanCreak Neighborhood Association
Garfield Christian Church
Clearsight Testing
Scholars in grades 3-8 will take their ClearSight Assessments November 15th to 17th. ClearSight offers teachers a look into grade-level and standards proficiency. Because of ClearSight’s close alignment to the rigor of ILEARN, it also acts as a strong predictor of student proficiency on ILEARN. Teachers will use this data to identify the instructional areas of focus for particular standards.
You can help your scholar prepare for this assessment window by:
- Ensuring they rested
- Encouraging them to take their time and show what they know
- Ensure your child is here and on time.
Celebrating Scholar Attendance
With quarter 1 ending, we want to celebrate our students who made All "A" Honor Roll and A/B Honor! The hard work and dedication towards your academics showed this semester. Keep up the great work and know that the sky is the limit!
Emma Donnan on WTHR
Did you see us share our good news on WTHR the other week? Take a look at some of the great things!
FAMILY & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Community Spotlight
Mark your Calendars for these Events in the Community!
- November 2nd- Dia de los Muertos @ Garfield Park Art Center, 6:30-8pm
- November 3rd - Newfields Community Day - Enjoy free admission to Newfields on the first Thursday of the month. Advance ticket is required.
- November 5th - Far Eastside Job and Resource Far @ Far East Side Neighborhood Center, 8902 E 38th St, Indianapolis, IN 46226
- November 8th - Family Game Night at the Central Library @ 5:30 - 7:30pm. Have fun with giant-sized games and enjoy our collection of classic and modern board, card, and dice games for kids and families
- November 19th- Thatcher Park Harvest Festival - Free festival with music, refreshments and fun fall activities.
Cooking Matters Class with Indy Hunger Network
Emma Donnan is partnering with the Indy Hunger Network to provide a free cooking class for families on November 7th from 6pm to 7pm. Learn about ways to save money on groceries, healthy recipes, and tips on feeding picky eaters. In this class, we will also cook a meal! The lesson is virtually and we will provide you the groceries! There are limited spots! Reserve your spot by clicking the link below.
Family Spotlight
After-School Clubs Showcase <Save the Date>
Our last day of our fall session after-school clubs is November 21st. On this day, we will have a club showcase. All club participants will be able to show the work they have done this session. We invite all Emma Donnan families to attend on November 21st from 3:00pm to 3:40pm.
Holiday Assistance
The holiday season is quickly approaching! Emma Donnan will be partnering with other organizations and community members to provide holiday assistance for Emma Donnan scholars. A message will be sent out to families on November 2nd to sign-up for holiday assistance by 11/4. Last year, we were able to support over 200 scholars, we hope to support just as many if not more this year.
Our October 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.
CONTACT US
317-226-4272
info@adelanteschools.org
1202 E. Troy Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46203
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