February 2017 - Winding Ridge Elementary School

February 2017
Principal’s Corner—Mrs. Alicia D. Harris
LOOKING AHEAD
February 1st - Skating Party at the Roller Cave 6:00 - 8:00
sponsored by Title I and PFO
February 3rd - Indiana Pacers School Fundraiser Packets
due today!
February 4th - WR Phoenix vs FG Pumas Basketball Game
at LECC @ 4:30 pm
February 7th – Health Ed Pros 2nd Grade
February 11th - WR Phoenix vs AB Stars at LECC @ 4:30
pm
February 14th - Happy Valentine's Day!!! <3
February 16th – 4th Grade Show “Around the World”
February 17th – Daddy Daughter Dance 6:30 – 8:00 pm
February 18th - WR Phoenix vs Hoosiers/Bulldogs at LECC
@ 2:30
February 20th – President’s Day No School
February 24th – ISTEP Pep Rally 1:15 – 2:15 pm
February 25th - WR Phoenix vs ST Test Pilots at LECC @
1:30 pm
February 27th – March 10th – ISTEP+ Part 1
Quarterly Common Assessments
3rd Quarter
4th Quarter
E/La
Math
E/La
Math
Grade 1
17-Mar
22-Mar
19-May
25-May
Grade 2
10-Mar
17-Mar
19-May
26-May
Grade 3
I-READ
10-Mar
19-May
26-May
Grade 4
10-Mar
10-Mar
19-May
26-May
Grade 5
Grade 6
10-Mar
22-Mar
10-Mar
10-Mar
19-May
25-May
26-May
25-May
Attention Pacers Fans: Don’t forget to turn in your
Indiana Pacers fundraiser order forms by this Friday,
February 3, 2017. This is your chance to win some
neat prizes such as Myles Turner Crazy Socks, a team
-signed basketball, or maybe even shoes autographed by Paul George! Invite your friends, family
members, and co-workers to our school night on
Tuesday, March 28th 2017 vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves and pick up your prizes at the game!
Yearbooks are a GREAT way for your child to remember the wonderful times at Winding Ridge!
Yearbook pre-order forms are due back to school by
March 3rd, and the cost is $18.00. Please send payment with your order. Check your child’s backpack
or contact the office if you need another order form!
We are thankful and appreciative to our Parent Faculty Organization for all of their work and effort in
supporting our school events through Meet Me on a
Monday, Book Fair, Boys & Girls Nights Out, Goodie
Bags during Awards Ceremonies, teacher support,
and so much more. Thanks to the best parent team,
led by Mrs. Tanisha Rosenthall, President! And,
don’t forget to join us for our next big event—The
Daddy/Daughter Dance which will take place on Friday, February 17th from 6:30 –8:00 pm. Flyers with
more details are in your daughters’ backpacks!
Community News—Get Involved & Stay Involved
New Revelation Christian Church will be hosting 2nd annual Crown Community Basketball League for boys and girls in the 1st & 2nd grade. Registration and skill assessment
will begin Saturday, January 28th at 10am. Games will be played on Saturdays starting
February 11th. Cost is $50. To register contact: 317-823-7222,
[email protected].
Registration is open for one of Indy's oldest and most fun baseball and softball leagues.
Located next to the Skiles Test Elem (71st St between Shadeland and Binford), Skiles
Test offers a mix of fun and competitive leagues for ages 4-13. Skiles means good fundamentals, coaching, fun, and community (for kids and parents!). Visit skilestest.com
Outlook Youth Sports Soccer League
Indoor co-ed leagues for 4 yrs. thru 5th grade (4th - 5th outdoor option).
Outdoor co-ed league for 6th thru 8th grade.
Registration Now Open!
Early Registration Discount - Only $75 per player.
For more info go to outlookchurch.org/soccer.
Summer Camp/Day Care
The MSD of Lawrence Township, in partnership with the Benjamin Harrison YMCA is offering a variety of summer camp
opportunities for children ages 3 through 15. Check the website for complete details and registration information.
Student Health Assessment Questionnaire
Students in grades three and above will participate in the Student Health Assessment Questionnaire (SHAQ) to be administered
between February 7 and February 24. See the website for details.
PREP-Parent Engagement Series—Let’s Talk About Getting the Most of Middle School
February 16 at 6:30 pm at Fall Creek Valley Middle School, 9701 East 63rd Street
A panel of Lawrence Township administrators, counselors, parents, and students will discuss how to get the most out of the
middle school experience, including transition strategies, scheduling, extracurricular activities, and more. Come learn about LT
middle schools and get all your questions answered. Childcare and Spanish translation provided.
“Light Their Future” Celebration
On March 10, 2017, the Lawrence Township School Foundation will host its 17th annual “Light their Future” Celebration. It will be
an evening of dinner, dancing, socializing, and a fantastic silent auction. Check the Foundation’s website at www.msdltf.org for
more information or if you or your company is interested in donating something to be used in the silent auction.
Preschool Registration for the 2017 - 2018 school year is now open. Visit LTschools.org for more information.
Summer sports leagues are forming now. See the Community Activities page on our website linked in the lower right side.
Monday, February 20 is Presidents’ Day. No School.