2020 2021 Virtu al Kinde rgart en Roun

2020 2021 Virtu al Kinde rgart en Roun dup

f f a t S e v i t a r t s i n i m d A Mrs. Lisa Steele Principal Mrs. Felicia Taylor Office Assistant Mrs. Beth Lotti Assistant Principal 2 Mrs. Angela James Office Manager

n o i t a m r o f n I l o o h Sc Building Schedule • 9: 00 am – school day begins • 4: 00 pm – school day ends For detailed information please click on the following link Welcome to Fishback School Information 3

Christy Gordon Hometown: Indianapolis (Pike Township) e h t t e Me s r e h c a e T Years of Experience: 25 years Family: Spouse – Chris, Daughters- Mary Grace (20), Mia (18), Molly (13), Dogs- Buddy and Beau Hobbies/Interests: running, beach vacations Rebecca Scalzitti Hometown: Highland, IN Years of Experience: 8 years Family: Spouse – Anthony, Son- Domenic (2), Expecting Baby #2 this fall, Dog - Ashley De. Vince Hometown: Lexington, Ohio Charlie Years of Experience: 6 years Hobbies/Interests: crafting, reading, Family: Spouse – RJ, Dogs- Max and Beau Disney! Hobbies/Interests: hiking, reading, soccer 4

Vision For n e t r a g r e d n Ki Click Below to see the full Vision Statement Vision For Kindergarten readers and writers in Pike Township will: ● Develop and continue to grow a passion for reading, writing and learning ● See themselves as capable readers and writers ● Know, understand celebrate their peers as readers and writers ● Feel empowered as learners ● Be inquisitive learners who ask questions, make connections and seek answers ● Use creativity, imagination, play, reading, writing, etc. as avenues for making meaning in their lives 5

Kindergarten Readiness: Quality early childhood experiences, whether provided by family or a formal program, increase a child’s ability to succeed in Kindergarten. School readiness efforts support the development of skills, knowledge, and health. The goal is for every child to develop a lifelong love of learning. The Indiana Department of Education has created guides to show kindergarten readiness. Below are links to access these checklists: Example: Kindergarten Readiness: Literacy Kindergarten Readiness: Mathematics 6

t s i L h s i W y l p p u S Below is the wish list of supplies for our classroom. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance for helping as we begin our journey together! o Crayons (24 pack) o Pencils (12 minimum) o Glue Sticks (4 minimum) o Dry Erase Markers (black) o Kleenex (2 boxes minimum) o Sanitizing Wipes (2 containers minimum) o Hand Sanitizer o Band-aids o Plastic Baggies (zip top, any size) 7

Kindergarten Schedule ool h c S l a n o i Addit n o i t a m r o f n I Parent Drop Off and Pick Up: Car Rider Procedures Spanish Bus Rider: Families will receive a postcard with bus stop location and pick up/drop off times before school starts. Backpack tags with the after- school plan will be used to help the child and other adults at school. LOVING CARE: https: //www. pike. k 12. in. us/docs/district/ depts/28/201920%20 lc%20 guidelines. pdf? id=9305 ● Arrival: Greet Students, Breakfast, Agenda ● Morning Announcements, Review Daily Agenda ● Circle Time/Calendar/Getting To Know You/Read Aloud ● Morning Message (Writing) ● Reading Block ● Writing Workshop ● Recess/Lunch ● Mathematics ● Specials: Physical Education/Art/Music ● Inquiry/Exploration/Extension Activities/Centers ● Reflection Time (Discuss day, sequence of events, community circle) ●Prepare for dismissal 8

OFFICE CONTACT: Dial…. (317) 347 -5500 – Call by 12: 00 pm with any transportation changes or after school plans – Change of information (Address/Contact Information) you will need to provide a copy of your new lease or mortgage statement and utility bill), telephone number, emergency contacts, health concerns). You can also update this information in your Skyward account. Attendance Line – (317) 347 -5512 9

School Un iform Fishback Creek Public Academy School Dress Code 2020 -2021 Upon acceptance of Fishback Creek enrollment, all families also accept the school dress code policy. All students will abide by the following guidelines for student dress. It is our expectation that all students dress accordingly each day for school. Dressing improperly is the act of wearing clothing that creates undue attention or a disturbance within the school and interferes with one’s own learning or the learning of other students. Please click on the link to 10 get additional information. School Uniform

Parent t n e m e v l Invo GET INVOLVED IN EDUCATION Parental involvement is the key to any child’s education. Anything you do in or outside of classroom will greatly benefit children. Consider the following options: ● Reading to students ● Sponsoring/chairing extra-curricular activities ● Helping with special projects ● Donating materials ● Serving on a school or district committee ● Checking teacher voicemail for updates or information ● Reading newsletters 11

! u o Y k n a Th Enrollment Link: ● ● ● ● Website: www. pike. k 12. in. us Scroll over “parent” tab. Scroll over “enrollment/registration tab”. Click on “enroll your student”. If you are new to Pike, please click “New to Pike? ” under “helpful links” to the right of the page. Complete the system will send you a link via email to enroll your child in Skyward. We are the soinformation excited and to see While you are enrolling soon!your child, you will be able to upload the following required documents into your child’s record. 1. Child’s birth certificate 2. Child’s immunization/shot records 3. Proof of residency…copy of your lease statement or mortgage statement 4. Copy of current utility bills…(gas, water or electric) 5. Current valid driver’s license 6. Proof of custody agreement, if applicable 12