WELCOME 2013!!
The students and teachers at Handley School have been working hard and setting goals for great accomplishments as we enter the new year and prepare to begin the second half of the school year. The second half of the year we will be busy preparing for standardized tests -- ISTEP+ for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade; IREAD3 for 3rd grade; mCLASS (K-2), and STAR testing (1-5). Attendance will be crucial as teachers are working with students to ensure they are prepared. Research shows that good attendance is an important factor in school success. Please encourage your child to be at school every day.
CHANGE IN MORNING ROUTINE --IMPORTANT
Breakfast for non-bus students is at 8:15 a.m. We ask that non-bus students arrive at 8:15 promptly. This will allow all students to have enough time and space to enjoy their breakfast. THANK YOU!
OFFICE HOURS
The school office is open when school is in-session from 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Mrs. McLennan and I are available to answer questions and assist guardians, parents, and students.
SCHOOL SAFETY
LaPorte Community School Corporation takes very seriously your child’s safety. We are very diligent regarding visitors in the building. In order to go beyond the office, you will be required to provide a form of ID as well as sign in and wear a visitor’s badge. Please know that these measures are in place to heighten the security measures that are already in place. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance.
IREAD3
3rd grade students will be required to take and pass the IREAD3 test this school year. This test is given to ensure that students can read at grade level prior to the 4th grade. The test window is March 18-20. More information, including test samples can be found at www.doe.in.gov/assesssment/iread_resources.html
ISTEP+
The ISTEP+ test will be given to 3rd – 5th graders March 4-13 and April 29-May 10. Please keep in mind that attendance is EXTREMELY important in order for your child to learn and practice skills/standards that are being taught in preparation of these tests.
DRESS FOR RECESS
As the winter weather approaches, please be sure your child is dressed for the colder weather. Students will go outside (whenever the temperature allows) during the winter months. Please be sure children have coats, hats, and gloves (snowpants and boots if they want to play in the snow). Students are not allowed to stay inside unless there is an official note from the doctor. Therefore, please be sure that students are dress for the weather conditions.
CURRENT ADDRESS/PHONE NUMBER
Please be sure that we have a current address and phone number on file for you. This is necessary so that we can contact you in case of an emergency. In addition, this information is used by the ALERT NOW phone system that makes automatic calls for weather delays or other important school and/or corporation news.
WEATHER DELAY
We are now in the season of possible delays or cancellations due to inclement weather. Information about delays/cancellation can be found on the LaPorte Community School Corporation website (www.lpcsc.k12.in.us ) or by listening to 96.7, the Eagle. It is important that students not arrive to school until the scheduled start time for each day.
NEWS FROM THE KITCHEN
The Food Service Department has informed us that chef salads are no longer available as a school lunch choice in elementary schools. This is due to new regulatory guidelines issued by the National School Lunch Program.
BOOK RENTAL
Kindergarten: $114
Grade 1: $148
Grade 2: $135
Grade 3: $114
Grade 4: $109
Grade 5: $109
THANK YOU, PTO!!
A very special THANK YOU to our Handley School Parent and Teachers Organization for the donation of a new school sign. The sign is used to share important information about upcoming school events as well as provide motivation and inspiration to those passing by. It adds beauty to the school and creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Thank you to all of the parents, grandparents, guardians, friends, and community members that support Handley School through fundraisers and by participating in school events.
LOOKING AHEAD
- January 3 Classes resume
- January 8 PTA meeting 3:30 p.m
- January 11 End of 1st semester
- January 17 Handley Spelling Bee 9:00- grades 3 and 4; 10:15 – grade 5
- January 18 Report Cards sent home
- January 21 NO SCHOOL – snow make-up day
- January 24 Schwann pick-up
- January 25 School House rock 5:00-7:00 p.m.
- January 31 District Spelling Bee @ Kesling
- **March 4-13: ISTEP+ applied skills - grades 3-5
- **March 18-20: IREAD for 3rd graders only
- **Apr 29-5/10: ISTEP+ multiple choice-grades 3-5
COMMUNITY EVENTS
- Fitness Fridays In La Porte, Indiana
- La Porte County Family YMCA Coping With Anger – Mondays - 3:00pm for students in grades 6-8
- South LP County Special Education Cooperative’s Parents That Share Group Meetings –01/10/13 and 01/24/13
- La Porte County Public Library – January Youth Calendar
- Comcast Internet - If your child receives free or reduced price schools lunches, you may qualify for Internet Essentials from Comcast
- Slicer Night At The Civic Hosted by Purdue North Central – 01/12/13 at 7:00pm PNC Panthers vs IUSB Titans, free admission for all LPCSC students and families
- Hoosier Ball Club Baseball & Softball Sign-Ups
Visit our website at http://www.lpcsc.k12.in.us/classifieds/index.asp for more information or pick-up a flyer from your school’s office