Kindergarten celebrated Dr. Seuss' birthday on Wednesday, March 2. After spending several weeks reading stories by the famous author and learning about his style of writing, the kindergartners planned a special celebration for his birthday. They made invitations and invited their parents to come for a reading party. The room was decorated, and there were cupcakes, Goldfish, punch and Yoohoo for all to enjoy!
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Looking Ahead
- Thursday, March 17, 1:30 - 2:40: 4th Grade State Presentations
- Monday - Friday, March 21 - 25: Spring Break (No School)
- Wednesday, April 6, 8:45: 1st grade musical, TIKKI TIKKI TEMBO
- Wednesday, April 13, 2:15: 2nd grade musical, STONE SOUP
- Monday - Friday, April 25 - 29: Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week
- Thursday, May 12, 9:45: 3rd grade musical THE WACKADOO ZOO
- Friday, May 20, 8:30: 4th grade musical, PIRATES! THE MUSICAL
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Action Required
ISACS survey results revealed that besides email, parents' next preferred method of communication is text messaging. We are listening! Even as winter weather is(hopefully!) behind us, we wanted to remind you of our free text alert notification program.
If you have not already done so, simply text @163795 to 81010.
In addition to weather and safety drill announcements, we will occasionally use this alert system to remind you of important action items or upcoming events.
Mark your calendars now with next school year's important dates!
Rescheduled to March 8-10 for 3rd & 4th Grades
Testing will begin promptly at 8:00 am, so please be on time. Students are encouraged to get plenty of rest and have a good breakfast.
New!
Girl Scout Cookie Sale
Wednesday, March 9 from 2:45 - 3:30 pm
EDS Girls Scout Troop will be holding a cookie sale in the Traylor Atrium and in the Primary School Rainbow Hall.
New!
4th Grade State Presentations
Thursday, March 17 from 1:30 - 2:40 pm
4th graders are becoming very excited about their upcoming statepresentations at the Amazing Discoveries of States and Explorers event in the Atrium. Please mark this event on your calendar to see all of the exciting work 4th graders have done for their projects!
VHS Fundraising will begin on Monday, March 7. Cyndi Donley from the Humane Society will visit to kick off our efforts. Please check folders for more information.
Thursday, March 10 during lunch
Second grade will host a Bake Sale on Thursday, March 10 during lunch time. All items will be $1.00. All proceeds will go to the Vanderburgh Humane Society.
If you brought a crock pot to school and haven't taken it back, it is waiting for you in the Middle School break room!
Match Madness
Double your dollar during the month of March. Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, all gifts to the Annual Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000! The Match Madness challenge is only for current parents' and grandparents' donations made in March. Make your gift count double and give today!
Go Platinum!
Mark your calendar as we celebrate 70 years of educational excellence at the Platinum Ball! This year's event is sponsored by Legence Bank and will be held at The Old Post Office Event Center.
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General Updates and Campus Happenings
Read Across America / Storybook Character Day
Students in JPK - Grade 4 enjoyed their favorite books as they celebrated Storybook Character Day. The Kindergarten - Grade 4 students enjoyed an Ice Cream Sundae treat at afternoon break as part of the celebration.
Congratulations, Coach Ballard!
We celebrated Coach Kelly Ballard's 200th career win at today's Pep Assembly.
We Love Our Teachers and Staff!
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is April 25-29.
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This week, third grade students made up multiplication songs to the tune of popular songs on the radio. They watched a video about compromising and worked in groups to write lyrics. They continued work on their songs through the week.
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JPK students enjoyed music this week! |
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Captain Smith from Titanic was a Read Across America this morning! |
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