August 28, 2020

Principal’s Message

Celebrate 8301

8 - CORE students
1. 1. 1. 1. Kindergarten- De'Ari Ross (Ms. Page's Class)
      2. 1st Grade- Raziel Graham (Ms. Miller's Class)
      3. 2nd Grade- Anthony Anderson (Ms. Strickland's Class)
      4. 3rd Grade- Selena Strange (Ms. Brown's Class)
      5. 4th Grade- Michael Whitney (Mrs. Bradshaw's Class)
      6. Virtual- Bailee Cliburn-Barner (Mrs. Mundell's Class)
      7. Allied Arts- Micah Holmes (Ms. Shakes' Class)
      8. Exceptional Learners- Zaire Tunstill (Ms. El Barassi's Class)
3 - teacher celebrations -
1. 1. 1. 1. Mrs. Williams' kids had a big week. Her daughter, Addison, received the spirt stick for 7th grade cheer, and her son, Jacob, ran his first cross country meet and got 2nd place by 1 second! Mrs. Williams' daughter, Addison, is pictured to the left.
      2. Ms. Kauth celebrated her dog on National Dog Day this past week. Marshall is pictured to the left.
      3. Mrs. Betts celebrated her dog on National Dog Day this past week. Aspen is pictured to the left.
0 - We had no referrals in 2nd Grade this week. Way to show CORE 2nd Graders!!
1 - HawkNation CORE student of the week.
1. 1. 1. 1. Raziel Graham (Ms. Miller's Class)

Family Resource of the Week

Research indicates the importance of teaching children phonics as a preliminary step for learning to read. Phonics is the relationship between letters and sounds as well as the understanding of how those sounds connect to form words. Research also suggests that systematic instruction which incorporates word play (manipulating letters/sounds in words to change the word), writing words, and using manipulatives such as magnetic letters to create words are all effective strategies for teaching phonics.

Additional research demonstrates the benefits of applying a multi-sensory approach to phonics instruction. A multi-sensory approach incorporates sight, sound, touch, and movement into instruction. This helps address a variety of learning modalities, enabling students to better absorb the information.

https://educationandbehavior.com/fun-ways-to-teach-letter-sounds/

Updates

We have added a new process for parents and caregivers to communicate their needs for technology support. If you have a tech or device need, please submit a help ticket through IncidentIQ support system by clicking on Technology under the Explore Tab and then select Parent Tech Info. We will continue to provide device support at Moorhead Community Resource Center Monday - Friday from 11:00 - 1:00.
The Warren Early Childhood Center is now enrolling children for both full day and half day preschool classes. ECC is a National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accredited program and is rated a Level 4 center on Indiana’s Paths-to-Quality. Our staff works diligently to provide a safe and nurturing environment so the social and emotional needs of children can be met. We also believe in learning through play. Play is an important component of healthy brain development. It assists with developing social skills, thinking skills, problem solving and self-confidence; all the skills necessary for children to learn both academically and about the world around them. ECC accepts CCDF and On My Way Pre-K vouchers. Please call Mary Crabtree in our front office to make an appointment to register, 317-869-4751.
VIRTUAL Students and Parents/Caregivers!

Don’t forget that we will continue to distribute breakfast and lunches for all VIRTUAL students on Tuesday and Friday mornings from 8AM-9:30AM at Moorhead Community Resource Center. We have also added a Tuesday distribution time in the evening from 4:30-6:30PM.

Thank you for continuing to use Moorhead Community Resource Center to support your device needs. Their hours of operation are Monday-Friday, from 11-1PM. **Your technology needs can also be supported though submitting a helpdesk ticket through IncidentIQ Support System. If you are in need of a WiFi Hotspot, you can use IncidentIQ Support System to make the request or you can contact your homeschool.

School District Publications/News Media Use The occasion may arise when the school district wants to recognize your child or your child's school. This may include your child's photo, your child's name or your child's work in district publications, newsletters, on school district websites, and in electronic/social media or in staff training videos. We may also want to tell the media (including newspapers, television, and radio) about your child's achievements. We never knowingly release information about a student to anyone who wants to use it for commercial/political purposes. However, we will honor your request to not include your child in these types of recognitions if you notify your child's school office in writing that you do not want this type of information released.
Immunization Reminder: In order for our schools to be in compliance with the state laws regarding immunizations, please make sure that your student(s) have their updated information on file with your school's nursing staff. All student vaccines must be on file and up to date by September 21, 2020 to avoid exclusion. Please make your school's nursing staff aware of any upcoming appointments for vaccines, or if there are any medical or religious objections to your student receiving his or her vaccines
Our next breakfast and lunch distribution for all VIRTUAL students will continue to be Tuesday and Friday mornings from 8:00 - 9:30 AM at Moorhead Community Resource Center. Starting next week, we will also be adding Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00 PM as an additional distribution time. I would also like to remind our 6-12 students that we are offering a take home meal for your VIRTUAL Application Day.