A Message from...
Ms. Randle
Greetings Families, Welcome to October!
Scholar of the Week Highlight
As we step into our third month of the academic year, the excitement continues to build. Stay tuned each week to discover if your scholar has been honored as the "Scholar of the Week" for exemplifying one of our esteemed Core Values. We love taking the opportunity to spotlight and commend these outstanding achievements.
Introducing the Academic Resource Page
For an enhanced learning experience at home, we're thrilled to introduce our new Academic Resource Page on our website. It's designed to empower families with a myriad of tools: from videos that elucidate the concepts being taught, handy cheat sheets in sync with classroom teachings, to curated academic websites for extended learning and practice. Dive in and explore! We'll be updating with fresh resources every month.
Our pride in our scholars knows no bounds. They continue to shine brightly, establishing themselves not only as academic frontrunners but also as exemplary character leaders. We're truly lucky to have some of the city's best and brightest with us.
To continued excellence,
Ms. Randle
Executive Principal
Important Links
September in Pictures
Upcoming Events
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<FYI> SPRING Spirit Week
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<Sport> K-3 Soccer Clinics
<Field Trip> IMS (4th)
7pm <Sports> MS Soccer at Edison School of the Arts
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<Event>K-8 Spring Carnival
<Field Trip>: Children's Museum (2nd)
<Important> Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
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<Event> March Perfect Attendance Celebration
<Event> March Perfect Attendance Celebration
5:30pm <Sport> Girls Flag Football at Arsenal Tech High School
6pm <Sport> Girls Flag Football at Arsenal Tech High School
6:30pm <Sport> Boys Flag Football at Arsenal Technical
7pm <Sport> Boys Flag Football at Arsenal Technical
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<Important> National Assistant Principals Week Begins
<Important> National Assistant Principals Week Begins
<Important> National Assistant Principals Week Begins
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<Sport> K-3 Soccer Clinics
6:30pm <Sports> MS Soccer at Monarca Academy
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6:15pm <Sports> Elementary Soccer @ Indianapolis Parks & Rec
7pm <Sports> Elementary Soccer @ Indianapolis Parks & Rec
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<Field Trip> Butler University (Kindergarten)
6pm <Sports> MS Soccer at Enlace Academy
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<Sport> Grils Flag Football at Arsenal Tech High School
<Sport> Girls Flag Football at Arsenal Tech High School
<Sport> Girls Flag Football at Arsenal Tech High School
<Sport> Girls Flag Football at Arsenal Tech High School
<Sport> Girls Flag Football at Arsenal Tech High School
5:30pm <Sport> Girls Flag Football at Arsenal Tech High School
6pm <Sport> Girls Flag Football at Arsenal Tech High School
6:30pm <Sport> Boys Flag Football at Arsenal Technical
7pm <Sport> Boys Flag Football at Arsenal Technical
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<Sport> K-3 Soccer Clinics
6pm <Sports> MS Soccer at Enlace Academy
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6:15pm <Sports> Elementary Soccer @ Indianapolis Parks & Rec
7pm <Sports> Elementary Soccer @ Indianapolis Parks & Rec
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7pm <Sport> MS Soccer at Merle Sidener Academy
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5:30pm <Sport> Girls Flag Football at Arsenal Tech High School
6pm <Sport> Girls Flag Football at Arsenal Tech High School
7:30pm <Sport> Boys Flag Football at Arsenal Technical
8pm <Sport> Boys Flag Football at Arsenal Technical
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<Assessment> ILEARN: ELA
6pm <Sport> MS Soccer at Merle Sidener Academy
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<Assessment> ILEARN: ELA
<Grades> Q4 Progress Reports
6:15pm <Sports> Elementary Soccer @ Indianapolis Parks & Rec
7pm <Sports> Elementary Soccer @ Indianapolis Parks & Rec
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Winter After-School Club Showcase <FYI>
<Assessment> ILEARN: ELA
<Assessment> ILEARN: ELA
<Assessment> ILEARN: ELA
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<FYI> Apr. Birthday Celebrations
5:30pm <Sport> Girls Flag Football at Arsenal Tech High School
6pm <Sport> Girls Flag Football at Arsenal Tech High School
7:30pm <Sport> Boys Flag Football at Arsenal Technical
8pm <Sport> Boys Flag Football at Arsenal Technical
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<Assessment> ILEARN: Math
<Assessment> ILEARN: Math
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<Assessment> ILEARN: Math
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<Assessment> ILEARN: Science & Social Studies
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<Assessment> ILEARN: Science & Social Studies
5:30pm <Sport> Girls Flag Football at Arsenal Tech High School
6pm <Sport> Girls Flag Football at Arsenal Tech High School
6:30pm <Sport> Boys Flag Football at Arsenal Technical
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Family Conferences
October 20 - All Day
Report cards come out on Wednesday, October 18th, and family conference day is Friday, October 20th. Meet with teachers to learn more about where your scholar(s) are academically.
- 10/20 is a Remote Learning Day
- Conferences are from 8:00-4:20
- Families must sign up for a time
Fall Festival
October 26 - 5:00 - 6:30
Save the date the Fall Festival at Emma Donnan!
- Trunk or Treat
- Cake Walk
- Games
- S'mores
- Spooky Hallway
- And much more!
Support Academics at Home
One of our goals is for every Emma Donnan scholar to master their grade level standards for mathematics. By doing so, our scholars will become adults who are successful in business, trades, college, and any other pathway to financial independence.
However, the effects of the pandemic still linger. Many scholars are still working to master the basic four operations:
1. Adding whole numbers (i.e. 72 + 32)
2. Subtracting whole numbers (i.e. 99 - 48)
3. Multiplying whole numbers (i.e. 7 x 6)
4. Dividing whole numbers (i.e. 21 / 3)
By mastering the
four operations, your scholar will be set up to learn their grade level content.
What can I do at home?
1) Message your child's math teacher to ask which operations they struggle with the most
2) Search in Google or on your child's phone's app store to access "free online math flashcards" or other free online math support sites like Khan Academy
3) Practice flashcards for 5 minutes at home every night
4) Create math situations to solve in every day life. For middle school scholars, have them find the better deal at the grocery store. When cooking at home, have older elementary scholars figure out what's needed to double a recipe. For younger elementary scholars, have them practice counting objects they see at home. The more scholars see math around them, the better they understand!
5) Remind your scholar to get their
4 Zearn lessons done every week!
Holiday Assistance Program
Emma Donnan is offering a Holiday Assistance program for our scholars in need. Thanks to community sponsors, we can assist a limited number of families on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please apply only if genuinely in need, and note this is exclusively for Emma Donnan scholars. Here's the program timeline:
Oct 25: Registration starts (online form).
Oct 30: Registration ends.
Nov 3: Sponsorship confirmation details sent home.
Nov 8: All sponsorship paperwork due.
Dec 13-15: Scheduled pick-up times for items.
Family Advisory Council
October 17th - 5:30
Join us on October 17th, 5:30PM for the Family Advisory Council Meeting! Our academic team will discuss your scholar's early-year test data, providing insights on their performance and growth strategies. The meeting lasts an hour, with interpretation services and light snacks available.
There will also be childcare provided during the meeting.
Volunteer with us!
If you interested in volunteering, sign up! There are many different opportunities to support our Emma Donnan community.
Once you sign-up we will reach out to complete some paperwork and get things moving. We cannot wait to have your support!
Community Events & Resources
List of Services
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IMPD South District Trick or TreatList Item 1
Free Trick or Treating event hosted by the IMPD South District.
4-7 PM @ 1150 Shelby Street on October 31st.
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Carnival De Cristo ReyList Item 2
All are welcome to join the Providence Cristo Rey High School community for our annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, Carnaval de Cristo Rey! This year’s event will be hosted on Thursday, October 5th, from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the school parking lot at 2717 S. East St., Indianapolis, IN 46225. Enjoy a night of music, food, games, face painting, community resources, and more! ¡Nos vemos allí!
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Salvation Army Angel TreeList Item 3
The Angel Tree program is designed to help with Christmas but may not cover all of the family’s Christmas needs. This year, they are using the Toy Shop model so families can shop for their Angel’s gifts. The application period is from 10/2 - 10/6.
