Crooked Creek Elementary School 2150 Kessler Blvd.,W. Drive Indianapolis, IN 46228 MSD Washington Township http://cc.msdwt.k12.in.us
February, 2016 February, (317) 259-5478 fax (317) 259-5453 attendance (317) 259-5220
Dear Parents,
We have been working hard since we have returned from holiday break. Please remember to continue to help us with reading daily and working on math facts. Our data for midyear did not look as great as we would like it to be. The teachers are working hard with students in small groups to reach each student and help them grow. Help us by having students read every night and learn math facts. It is a village. Thanks to all the families who came out to learn about IREAD 3 and ISTEP+ testing. The first round will start the Mark Your Calendar: last week in February. Please make sure that students are well rested and eat Feb. 4 – Dads (or other special a good breakfast every day. We want them to be their best selves. person) for Lunch Feb. 5 - Tootsie Pops Concert, The PTO has been working hard to prepare for the Chinese New Year Festival. NCHS This year we would like to add a little more diversity and include the cultures Feb. 12 – Valentine’s Day that make Crooked Creek so great. If you have a culture that you want Room parties, 2:15 pm acknowledged, please let Tamu Johnson know. The second grade students Feb. 15 – Flex Day/President’s will perform a traditional Chinese Ribbon Dance. This year the 3rd graders will Day (no school) perform “We Are the World” as a closing to our evening. Thanks to all who Feb. 19 – Chinese New Year have donated items and given of your time. We look forward to seeing parade, 8:45 am everyone Feb. 19. – Chinese New Year Thanks for always supporting our initiatives at Crooked Creek. We so Festival, 5:30 - 8 pm appreciate all of your support and all you do to make our school better. Feb. 26 – Freaky Friday: Superhero Day Sincerely, Principal Parquet
In light of the tragic happenings in Lawrence Township this week, please take a few minutes to review our safety procedures for students arriving/leaving school each day. Remember that students arriving by bus are never considered “tardy”, regardless of the time the bus arrives.
Students arriving by car must pull into the car pool lane through the gate off of Michigan Road. At no time should anyone attempt to pass a car while in that lane, and students should ONLY exit the car from the passenger side, closest to the school. IF THE GATE IS CLOSED, the driver must proceed to the main parking lot; PARK in a valid space; and WALK with the student/s all the way into the building.
For everyone’s safety, NEVER walk between buses, and students may never walk through the parking lot unaccompanied by an adult. The space along the curb in the main parking lot is for the use of buses only. It may take a moment or two longer to follow the procedures, but our children’s safety is paramount. Catch the Bus Every Time with new Spellbound! HERE COMES THE BUS It was another exciting Website and App! spelling bee on Friday, Winter weather has arrived! Waiting for the bus January 22nd! The can seem very lengthy when it is dark, contestants were well cold and blustery. Consider signing up prepared and did an for Here Comes the Bus! Here Comes excellent job. The final rounds between the Bus provides you with real-time Thea Stapleton-Deno and Jose Castelan location of your child’s school bus, were very exciting, with Thea emerging as along with alerts when the bus is the winner, and Jose as the runner-up. She near. Your children will thank you, and you will gain will represent Crooked Creek at the Marion peace of mind knowing you can send them to bus County North district spelling bee on stop at just the right time. It’s easy to sign up - just February 23rd, with Jose as her alternate in see the instructions below. the case she is unable to attend. We are HERE COMES THE BUS allows you to view the real- very proud of all of you who competed! time location of your child’s school bus on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. HERE COMES THE Annual Crooked Creek Talent Show BUS enables you to see the location of your child’s bus both before and after school, or at both. It also March 10, 6:30 - 8:00 pm has the ability to send a push notification* or email If you are receiving message when the bus is a certain distance from the bus stop. HERE COMES THE BUS is available in this newsletter via three languages (English, Spanish, and French). The email, you’ll find the app can be downloaded from the App Store or complete packet of from Google Play. information at the end. If you are Here Comes the Bus will be offered as “Basic receiving a printed Service” (free) and/or a “Full Service” (nominal copy, please call the fee). CC office to have a copy sent to you. The The basic service will give a real-time location of a packet outlines important dates such as child’s school bus on the website via a computer, deadlineto apply (Feb. 12); audition dates tablet or smartphone thru Synovia, Here Comes the (Feb. 23 & 24); and other information for Bus website. (Basic service does not include use of those who wish to be part of the show. the Here Comes the Bus app on a smartphone)
Even if your child isn’t interested in being on The full (paid) service will offer the basic (free) stage, you won’t want to miss the actual service, the smartphone app, email alerts or push performance! Crooked Creek has some of notifications, historical information and the ability to edit the alert radius (geofence). the most amazingly talented students ever, and you’ll be able to say, “I saw him/her Household Rate when...” a few years from now. Basic Access –No Charge
Full Access – $18.50/year’s subscription
Crooked Creek PYP Tatum’s Bags of Fun Sole Hope ~Tatum is a student at North Central ~Uganda
Global Marketplace Taking ACTION @ Crooked Creek 2015 update
Global Marketplace 2015 was a success! $3,800 RAISED! While learning about economics last year, students in each grade level created items to sell at the annual Global Marketplace. Items included bookmarks, duct tape creations, pencil toppers, $1,900 donated notebooks, and magnets. Students enjoyed purchasing and selling all the items. Commercials to Tatum’s Bags were created by the CC Ambassadors to promote of Fun: the products. In addition, all classes voted on a http://tatumsbagsoffun.com local and global organization to donate the money. Tatum’s Bags of Fun (local) and Sole Hope (global) were chosen. $1,900 donated We are excited to continue this wonderful tradition to Sole Hope: at CC this May! We hope that the community will http://www.solehope.org come out to purchase items from the students this year. Practice Math Fact Every Day for Success in Math By Susan Cosand, Crooked Creek Math Specialist [email protected]
Tips for Learning Math Facts
A routine for daily practice sessions should be in place • Learning math facts is just one part of a math program therefore efficient use of limited time is critical. • A standard daily routine is necessary in order to accomplish this goal. A routine for corrective feedback during practice should be in place • Whenever students hesitate or give an incorrect answer, a corrective procedure should give them the answer, ensure they know it and provide them with a delayed test. It is very important that the delayed test occur before the student has a chance to forget the correct response. Practice sessions should be short • Students cannot maintain focus on drill for more than 2-4 minutes at a time. Practice sessions may occur more than one time during the day, but should remain short.
Got Literacy? By Anne Spaniol, Crooked Creek Literacy Specialist [email protected]
Great writing tips from Reading Rockets!
• Create a writing toolbox. Fill a box with drawing and writing materials. Find opportunities for your child to write, such as the shopping list, thank you notes, or birthday cards
• Use a writing checklist. Have your child create a writing checklist with reminders such as, “Do all of my sentences start with a capital? Yes/No.”
• Write, write, write! Ask your child to help you write out the grocery list, a thank you note to Grandma, or to keep a journal of special things that happen at home. When writing, encourage your child to use the letter and sound patterns he or she is learning at school.
• First drafts are rough. Encourage your child when writing. Remind him or her that writing involves several steps. No one does it perfectly the first time. GREAT NORTH RUN MARCH 12, 2016
DEAR CROOKED CREEK FAMILIES,
Join us March 12, 2016 for the 13th annual Great North Run. This 5K, 10K, and Fun Run offers something for the competitive runner, the leisurely walker and everything in between.
CROOKED CREEK GREEN WAVE
Join Crooked Creek for the GNR, RECEIVE your green cape and help us build a GIANT GREEN WAVE!
GRADE 5 COMMUNITY CHALLENGE
Our 5th grade students will be helping out Crooked Creek by participating in a TEAM challenge. Which team/class will get the most Crooked Creek runners for the GNR? RAHRIG? COMBS? DENICE? NIBARGER? LEHMAN? During the month of FEBRUARY 2016, Grade 5 teams will try to get as many CC families involved and the TEAM/CLASS with the highest number of runners signed up for the GNR will win a 1 HOUR IN THE GYM!
SO IT IS TIME TO SIGN UP!
ALL CC FAMILIES WILL RECEIVE AT HOME A SIGN UP FORM. FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO A GRADE 5 CLASS/TEAM ON/BEFORE FEBRUARY 19TH 2016…AND WE WILL SIGN YOU UP!
FORM MUST INCLUDE THE PAYMENT FOR THE GNR- Check or Cash! Remember that funds raised support students and teachers across the entire district. When you designate CROOKED CREEK on your registration form, $2 of the registration fee will go DIRECTLY to Crooked Creek.
GRADE 5 COMMUNITY CHALLENGE ENDS BY FEBRUARY 19TH-2016.
• ANY FORMS RECEIVED AFTER THAT DATE WILL NOT COUNT FOR THE GRADE 5 CHALLENGE. • WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCEPT ANY FORMS RECEIVED AFTER THAT DATE DUE TO A CHANGE OF REGISTRATION FEE IN MARCH.
THANK YOU!
Mr. Jordi Casas – PE teacher
More information: [email protected] THE PTO’S OF WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP PRESENT
Dr. LoriAN EVENING Desautels WITH
MARCH 4TH, 2016 6:30 PM NORTHVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL AUDITORIUM 8401 WESTFIELD BLVD (parking and entrance through door 5 accessible off of 86th street)
NAVIGATING YOUR CHILD’S BRAIN: learning about the brain and behavior, neuroscience in the classroom, and in particular energetic boys.
Join the energetic and engaging Dr. Lori as she discusses how brain science can have a direct impact on student learning and performance. She will share how her work is being incorporated in MSDWT classrooms and empower us on how these strategies can carry over into life outside of the classroom.
The evening will include a panel of MSDWT educators who have incorporated Dr. Lori’s neuroscience strategies in their township classrooms:
Sarah Rahrig (Crooked Creek) • Deanna Nibarger (Crooked Creek) Kayree Horn (Greenbriar) • Josh Bolles (Allisonville) Desiree Brooks (Fox Hill) • Walt Nordstrom (Northview)
For more information on Dr. Desautels visit http://revelationineducation.com/about/
CONTACT EMILY KAISER (ALLISONVILLE PTO) WITH ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE EVENING: [email protected] M.S.D. WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP
KINDERGARTEN JAMBOREE March 24, 2016 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. H. Dean Evans Community and Education Center 8550 Woodfield Crossing Blvd. 2016-17 Kindergarten Registration Available (Child must be five on or before September 1, 2016) If you registering your child for kindergarten, please bring the child’s: Birth Certificate Immunization Record Proof of Residency in the M.S.D. Washington Township and Current Utility Bill
Activities and Entertainment ☺ Marc & Max ☺ Face Painting
☺ Clown and Balloon Animals ☺ Special Gift for New Kindergartners
☺ Explore a School Bus ☺ Complimentary Supper
☺ Popcorn PARENT INFORMATION FAIR
NOCHE INFORMATIVA DE KINDERGARTEN 24 de marzo, 2016 De 5:00 a 7:00 p.m. Centro Comunitario y Educativo de H. Dean Evans 8550 Woodfield Crossing Blvd. Puede inscribir a sus hijos en el KINDERGARTEN PARA EL Ciclo Escolar 2016-17 (Niño/a debe de tener 5 años cumplidos el o antes del 1ro de septiembre del 2016) Necesita presentar los siguientes documentos: Acta de nacimiento de su hijo/a Record de vacunas Comprobante de que Ud. reside en el Municipio de Washington (Contrato de renta o de compra de casa/apartamento) Recibo de pago de luz, gas, agua o teléfono
February 2016
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6 Dads for Lunch Middle Grading Period Middle School counselors visit with 5th grade Instrument Try on-5th grade
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 New student procedure Valentine’s Day parties 2:15PM Midterms go home 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 No School-Flex Day 3rd Grade-Pacers Chinese New Year parade Read Like a Pro 8:45AM Chinese stretch day Chinese New Year festival 5:30-8:00PM Lucas Oil Visit for top magazine sellers 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5th grade to Purdue World Read Day 5th Grade to Purdue Freaky Friday-Super Hero (1/2) Chinese New Year makeup
28 29 ISTEP Starts
Crooked Creek Elementary School Talent Show
Audition Packet
I. Auditions
1. Auditions will be Tuesday, February 23rd and Wednesday, February 24th from 4- 6:30 p.m. Anyone who turns in an application and wishes to participate must audition on those days. Auditioning does not guarantee that you will be chosen to perform in the Talent Show.
2. Auditions will be closed. No spectators will be allowed in the audition area.
3. All acts need to submit a Talent Show Audition Form by Friday, February 12th. Forms must be filled out completely and accurately. The performance you present at the auditions must be exactly as it is portrayed on the audition form. No late or incomplete forms will be accepted.
4. Acts may perform one number only, and will be limited to a maximum of 4 minutes in length.
5. Your audition should be a smooth, complete performance of the act you wish to have considered for the show, including costumes. It is important that your act is well prepared for the audition.
6. You will need to have all the equipment, instruments, and props that you plan to use in your performance at the audition. We can provide a minimal amount of equipment, including a CD player, microphone with stand, piano, and music stand, if it is requested on your form. No cassette tapes can be used.
7. Auditions will be judged based on the following criteria: Delivery, Stage Presence, Audience Appeal, and Talent. Selection of acts for the show will be based on auditions and our goal of showcasing a variety of performances. Some acts will not be selected for the final performance.
8. Students wishing to use recorded accompaniments for vocal numbers must provide a high quality, clearly recorded CD of the accompaniment to be used at the audition, rehearsals and the performance. The CD must be labeled with your name, the title of the song, and track number. The CD will be collected at the audition and
returned to you after the posting of the acts selected for the performance (if you are not selected) or after the performance (if you are selected). Be sure to have a separate recording for your own practice.
9. Acts may be solo or group acts. Group acts are limited to a maximum of 10 students. Students may audition for one act only.
II. Costumes and Performances
1. Costumes must fall within the guidelines for appropriate dress at school.
2. Any questions about costumes, please ask Mr. Braxton.
III. Lyrics and Scripts
1. A typed copy of lyrics of any musical selection to be performed or used in a performance must be submitted for approval with your audition form. This includes music used in dances, singing or instrumental selection.
2. If song lyrics are considered inappropriate, the selection will not be allowed.
3. Lyrics and ideas expressed through lyrics, whether sung or used as the accompaniment must fall within school standards for acceptable language.
4. Alteration of another artist’s lyrics to eliminate objectionable material is an infringement of copyright law, and therefore is not allowed.
5. Recorded accompaniments may not include the words being sung. You may not sing along with the recording of another artist performing your selection. It is your responsibility to obtain the required type of recording, and it must be used for the audition as well as the performance.
6. Dramatic Readings, Monologues, Scenes, Poetry, and Comedy Routines should be appropriate for school. You must submit a copy of your script, poem, or reading with your audition form.
IV. Rehearsal and Performance Schedule
Examine these dates carefully. Be sure that all members of your act are aware of this schedule, and that they commit to them. If all members of your act can’t commit to this schedule, you can’t commit to the Talent Show. A sign up sheet with times will be posted by the music room for sign up. There will be 10 min increments set up.
1. Rehearsals
Monday, February 29th; 2:30-4:00 p.m.
Monday, March 7th; 2:30-4:00 p.m.
2. Performance
***THURSDAY, MARCH 10th; 6:30-8:00 p.m.***
V. Additional Memoranda
1. All acts in all shows during auditions will be judged by music teacher and/or a panel of judges.
2. Panel/Judges decisions are final.
3. All members of any act must be students at Crooked Creek Elementary School.
4. No persons other than actual performers or stage personnel will be allowed backstage.
Crooked Creek Elementary School Talent Show Audition Form
Student Name:______Grade:_____ Teacher:______
Parent’s Name:______Contact Number:______
Alternate Phone #:______email: ______
(Check One) Individual Act:______Group Act:______# of people in group:______
If group act, give name of group:______
Performance Category: ___ Vocal Music ___ Instrumental Music ___ Dance __ Skit ___ Comedy ___ Other (Variety, Gymnastics, etc.) description______
List all equipment that will be required:______
(Performers may use school piano, chairs, music stands, and PA system). Any other equipment must be supplied by you.
Each member of a group act must submit a completed audition form. Please list all additional members of the group here.
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Talent (Describe your act):______
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Title of Song and Artist or Band Name:______
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List props, if any (music stands, piano, chair, other instruments, etc.):______
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Will you need assistance with any props? _____Yes _____ No Will you need a microphone? ______Yes ______No
Will you need to have music played? ____Yes _____No (If yes, track #_____ on CD)
(All accompaniment music must be karaoke style (music only) on a CD. Please note which track number you need played. Parental Consent
I,______(Parent’s Name) hereby grant my child permission to audition for the Crooked Creek Elementary Talent Show 2016. If my child becomes a finalist, I agree to grant permission for my child to participate in the Talent Show and agree to ensure my child’s attendance at all rehearsals and performance. I will arrange prompt transportation for my child to/from all after/before-school events. I understand that the judges’ decisions are final. I have read, understand and agree to help my child abide by all rules outlined for the Crooked Creek Elementary Talent Show 2016.
Student Consent
I, ______(Student’s Name) have read, understand, and agree to abide by all rules outlined for the Crooked Creek Elementary Talent Show 2016. Signatures
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Student Date Parent/Guardian Date
All audition forms should be turned in to Mr. Braxton by Friday, February 12th.
Please remember to attach a copy of the lyrics to any song that will be used or any poems/scripts that will be used.
How my child will be going home after auditions:
______Car Pick-up ______AYS