September Newsletter
Strong Start to the School Year!
Greetings Emma Donnan Families,
What a great start to our school year it has been. To those that were able to attend Back To School Night it was so great to see all of you in person! I have had the opportunity to visit classrooms throughout the start of this school year, and I am so proud of every scholar and the hard work they are putting forth. Our teachers are working hard with your scholars to build their academic skills and to also create a classroom environment that builds them up as young people by teaching our core values.
Families, continue to work with your scholar’s social and academic skills at home. Thank you for all that you do. We are all in this together.
Ms. Randle
Elementary School Leader
Mark your Calendars!
- September 19th - Volleyball Game - Home at 6pm
- September 20th -
- Muffins in the Morning
- Immunization Clinic at Emma Donnan
- Picture Day
- October 6th - Hearing and Vision Screenings
- October 10th - 14th - Fall Break - No School
- October 21- Fall Conference Day - Scholars Asynchronous Learning Day
Important Links
Muffins in the Morning
Families are invited to join their scholar and the Emma Donnan team for a light breakfast and conversation! Click below to RSVP.
Rebuilding Stronger & Emma Donnan
Since the Fall of 2021, our partners at Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) have worked hard on their Rebuilding Stronger initiative. Their guiding principles closely align with what it will take to ensure that every scholar in Indianapolis has the school experience they deserve.
The plan impacts Emma Donnan Elementray & Middle School in the 2024-2025 school year. See our "Future Focused" page to learn more.
Immunization Clinic At Emma Donnan
Emma Donnan is partnering with the Indiana Immunization Coalition to bring a clinic on-site on September 20th. This is an opportunity for scholars to get their immunizations up-to-date for the school year. All scholars must have their immunizations updated and on file with the school by September 21st in order to attend school.
Complete the registration form to reserve your scholar's spot!
Enrollment Code: IN65942
Select - Emma Donnan - 9/20
Celebrating Scholar Attendance
Your child can not grow and begin their journey to high school success when they are absent. Our campus-wide goal is 94% of our scholars to be present every day. Shout out to our 3rd and 6th grade classrooms who have hit that target for the month of August!
Learn more about the statistics of attendance and the impact it can have on your child's success. You can build your toolbox on ways that you can support your scholar's attendance.
e hit that target this month
Picture Day
Bring your smile for picture day! Scholars may dress their best or wear their school uniform. Families can order pictures online. An order code will come home with your scholar to assist with online ordering.
FAMILY & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Community Spotlight
Community Health Fair
This event is free to the community! September 17th from 10am - 2pm at Garfield Christian Church. Free give-aways!
Community Resources
Check out these resources available to the community! The Southeast Community Services and Fletcher Place Community Center have joined forces to provide a food pantry, thrift store, and hot meals for the community. Enroll in the programs at www.southeastindy.org/pantry.
Food Truck Sunday
Looking for something fun to do with the family? Christian Park Churches is hosting a Food Truck Sunday on September 18th from 10:30 - 1:30pm. Enjoy live music, prizes, games, bounce houses and more. We will be there! Join us at 4301 Hoyt Ave.
Schools Out Camp with KIDS LLC
Emma Donnan is partnering with KIDS LLC to provide several Schools Out Camps during school breaks at Emma Donnan. The first camp will be held during fall break. Sign up before 9/30 and the registration fee will be waived!
Family Spotlight
Rebuilding Stronger Meetings
On Tuesday, September 13, IPS Superintendent Dr. Aleesia Johnson gave her 2022 State of the District address. In it, she unveiled the Rebuilding Stronger draft plan which, if approved by the IPS Board of School Commissioners in November, will affect our students and school. We will hold two meetings to review the potential impacts of the draft plan and will also update our website at www.adelanteschools.org for those families who cannot make it to an in-person meeting. The dates of the meeting are below:
- Meeting 1: Friday, September 16, 6:00 PM
- Meeting 2: Thursday, September 22, 6:00 PM (Spanish interpretation available)
Spread the Word!
Emma Donnan still has seats open for the 2022-2023 school year! Share what you love about Emma Donnan with your neighbors, friends, and family! We are excited to welcome new faces to our Emma Donnan community. Have kids at other schools in K-8? Bring them all under one roof and enroll them today!
Homework
All K-8 scholars will have homework weekly/nightly. Homework provides scholars the opportunity to reinforce skills that are learning in the classroom. In addition, homework allows care-givers to see what their scholars are learning. Please partner with us and ensure that your scholar is completing their homework.
Pack the Stands
Pack the stands with the Emma Donnan staff for our last volleyball game of the season on September 19th. Come join us as we cheer on our elementary and middle school teams. Wear your Emma Donnan t-shirt, enjoy free popcorn, and cheer loud and proud for our teams.
Back to Night
Thanks to all the families that were able to join us for Back to School Night. We enjoyed sharing with you about the school and a glimpse into your scholar's school experience. For those that attended, you were entered into a raffle for a gift card. Congrats to the following families! The gift card will be emailed to you.
- Maria Jaramillo-Hernandez
- Anita Bunnell
- Chelsea Turner
- Cassandra Metheny
- Amanda Lopez
Our September Pictures
