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March 11, 2016
In This Issue
Spirit Days Next Week
Counselor's Character Corner
Heart & Sole Update
PSG Events
Relay for Life Updates
Social Health Information
Registration for 2016-2017
Community Engagement Session
Quick Links
MARCH
14
 IREAD for 3rd graders begins
15/16

 Rock Star Pizza dine to donate for Relay
18
 Class Parties, 2:15 - 3:15
(2nd gr 1:00 - 2:10)
21
 Bob Evans dine to donate for Relay
21
 SPRING BREAK BEGINS
School resumes April 4

APRIL
4
 School resumes after Spring Break
5
 So Italian Dine to Donate for PSG
7
 PSG Mtg 6:30pm
12
 Spring Pictures Taken
12
 Reading/Math Night 6:00-7:00pm
14
 Cardinal Kicks Recital 6:00pm
15
 Carnival & Silent Auction 5:30-8:00pm
22
 Kdg Field Trip to Eagle Creek

SAVE THE DATE!

Track & Field is scheduled for Friday, May 20th this year.  We are needing volunteers to help this day run smoothly.  Please email Mrs. Clark at [email protected] and let her know you can help out on this fun day.
Dr Seuss Night
 



Donuts with Dads




1st Grade Musical





2nd Grade Musical







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Happy Friday!

We end this week with the end of the 3rd quarter.  I can't believe we only have about nine weeks of school left in the 15-16 school year.  Where has the time gone?  Next Friday, you will be able to view your child's report card in PowerSchool.  Please take some time to review this with your child and discuss his/her progress throughout the year.

This week our 1st and 2nd graders had their music programs.  Each grade level did a fantastic job.  First grade's music through the decades performance was unbelievable.  It was also so much fun to see our 2nd graders and their families enjoying music together.  Thank you all for attending.

Next Friday, we will celebrate our upcoming two week break with class parties.  Students love the games and activities our volunteers create.  Thank you to all who put in the extra time to plan the parties and ensure that our students have fun.

Finally, I want to celebrate those students who clipped up to red.  I am so proud of all of our students but especially proud of these students for the behavior choices they've been making.  These students include:


Lauren Harris
 Kylee Lyngholm
 Amelia Green
Rowben Matheney
 Nate Deardorff
 Rylee Schrader
Brenna Fruits
 Pete Rothenberger
 Sean Warman
Nadia Cloyd
 Lindsay Scott
 Sofia Ledesma
Ellie Robison
 Max Velikan

Have a super weekend!
 
Marc Gianfagna
Principal
[email protected]
SPIRIT DAYS NEXT WEEK!
To get ready for Spring Break, let's celebrate every day:

*    March into Madness MONDAY by wearing your favorite college gear! Cardinal's FINAL FOUR days before spring break are just a lay-up away!
*    TWINSY TUESDAY! Find a friend and make a plan to dress alike. Matching team uniforms or our Cardinal t-shirt are totally twin-like options. To which twin will you pair up to double your Tuesday fun?
*    Which way to the beach--Wednesday! Flip-flop your way to school on Wednesday, but don't forget to look too cool for school in your favorite pair of shades! (Warning label-don't forget to pack along some tennis shoes for recess!)
*    TOP O' the St. Patty's Day Thursday!  Take a try at the luck of the Irish by dressing in your GREENS!
*    It's B-Burg Friday! Pull out your Brownsburg purple for a TOP DOG challenge!  Classes will vote on their "Most Brownsburg-d" classmate!  Winners will enjoy a PHOTO OPPORTUNITY for the Cardinal Chronicle with the other DOG-GONE BEST!  Now that's something to BARK ABOUT!
Nurse Notes
We have had an increased number of students coming to school ill over the last few weeks.  Use common sense when deciding whether or not your child is too ill to attend school.  Ask yourself the following questions.
*    Is my child well enough to do the activities of the school day? If not, keep your child at home.
*    Does my child have a condition that could be passed on to other children or school staff? If so, keep your child at home.
*    Would I take a day off work if I had this condition?  If so, keep your child at home.

The following guidelines will be used in determining when to send (or keep) a child home:
1.  Fever > 100 F.  Children who are ill should be fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication before attending school.
2.  Witnessed vomiting or diarrhea (defined as 3 or more liquid stools in a 12-hour period.)  Children who are ill should be free from vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours before attending school.
3.  Suspicion of untreated conjunctivitis, or pink eye (redness of the whites of the eyes with purulent drainage).  If pink eye is diagnosed, drops need to be used for 24 hours before attending school.
4.  Suspicious rashes that may be contagious.
5.  Injury that may require further evaluation and treatment.
6.  Untreated head lice- presence of live lice.
7.  Suspicion of an untreated contagious condition.  If an infection has been diagnosed, children need to be on antibiotics for 24 hours before attending school.
8.  A condition or illness that is causing such severe symptoms that the student is unable to function in class.  Examples include severe headaches, continuous cough, persistent stomachache, etc.

Thank you for doing your part to keep our students healthy!

Sincerely,Mrs. Hurd, RN BSN
Counselor's Character Corner
The character trait for the month of March and April is Acceptance.  Acceptance means recognizing and showing appreciation for our differences.  It is important to recognize things that make others around you special.  It is also important to show acceptance to others.  Talk to your children about how they can show acceptance toward others.  Could they ask someone that is playing alone to join them at recess?  Can they help someone that is struggling to do something on their own?   Could they talk with someone they don't know well in class and make a new friend?  Everyone is special and YOU can help them feel that way.


One of the most important things your child can do to achieve academic success is also one of the most basic: going to school every day. In fact, research has shown that your child's attendance record may be the biggest factor influencing their academic success.

Benefits of daily attendance

By attending class regularly, your child is more likely to keep up with the daily lessons and assignments, and take quizzes and tests on time.
Achievement:  Students who attend school regularly are more likely to pass reading and math assessments than students who don't attend school regularly.

Being part of the school community: Just by being present at school, your child is learning how to be a good citizen by participating in the school community, learning valuable social skills, and developing a broader world view.

The importance of education: Your commitment to school attendance will also send a message to your child that education is a priority for your family, going to school every day is a critical part of educational success, and that it's important to take your responsibilities seriously including going to school.

By making your child's school attendance a priority, you will be taking an important step in supporting your child's school success, and setting a good example. Remember every day counts!
Update on Heart & Sole
Hendricks County Waste Management sends a thank you to all who participated in the used shoe drive.  Cardinal collected 501 pairs, the most shoes in Brownsburg, and Mrs. Holstein has already ordered $250 worth of environmental books from Barnes & Noble for our library as our award! 

"First of all, a great big "thank you" from the bottom of our hearts to all of you for participating in this year's "Recycle: Heart and Sole" shoe reuse event.  Thanks to your efforts, we were able to donate 3,112 pairs of shoes to Changing Footprints!  That is incredible!

Thank you to ALL who participated!"

Amy Sieferman, Outreach Coordinator

Hendricks County Solid Waste Management District

www.hendrickssolidwaste.com

104 E. Main St, Brownsburg, IN 46112

317-858-6070

 

 

 
PSG Events

Click here to find out what you could donate to your child's classroom silent auction basket.
Relay for Life Update
Team Cardinal Elementary Relay for Life Update:
 
The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life is an event designed to raise much needed money for cancer research and support, raise awareness about cancer, celebrate life for cancer survivors, and remember those who have been lost to cancer.  So many of us have had our lives affected by cancer in some way, and as a breast  cancer survivor, I am especially passionate about this event.
 
Save the Date:  Brownsburg's Relay for Life- May 21st 2015 from 9:30 am to 12:30 am!  Cardinal hour is at 11 am!

Come see the 5th grade drumming ensemble, Orff, and Cardinal Kicks Perform and dunk Mr. Gianfagna and Mrs. Miller in the dunk tank!

We will have a Survivor/Memorial Wall at our campsite.  To send in a picture with information about your loved one, fill out a Wallform.  Click here for that form.

Register now:  www.relayforlife.org/brownsburgin  and sign up under Team Cardinal Elementary!  Registration is free, however any individual that signs up is encouraged (not required!) to participating in fundraising, planning, and/or attending the event- even just a little bit of it, not necessarily the whole 18 hours!  We want you on our team!  If you raise $100, you become a member of the Hope Club and receive a t-shirt!

If you know a survivor, encouraged them to sign up!  They can be treated to a free survivor's dinner, walk the survivor's lap and even have free pampering at the mobile spa!  Survivors- I know you are out there!

This year's theme is "games" and we have chosen Minecraft as our campsite theme-
"Creating a world without cancer!"

Currently: Ranked #4 out of 25 teams
Fundraising total: $1.582.52 but will be about $3,700 after turning in funds! (goal is $10,000)
Team members: 19 (goal is 50)

Upcoming events:  Dine-to-Donate March 15th/16th at Rock Star Pizza- no flyer necessary, just mention Team Cardinal!

Dine-to-Donate March 21st at Bob Evans

We need EVERYONE'S help- staff, students, parents, grandparents, and friends and other family!   You are all welcome and encouraged to participate!  I have specific volunteer needs if anyone is willing and able to help!

Sincerely,
Your Relay for Life Co-Captains
Anne Hurd and Megan Miller
[email protected]
317-852-1036 ext. 1203



SOCIAL HEALTH INFORMATION
Parents of 4th and 5th Grade Students - Each 4th and 5th grade student will participate in a Social Health Program during the month of March.  This program outlines the physical and emotional changes that occur during puberty.  Students will be shown appropriate films for their age group followed by a question and answer period.  Parents are invited to preview these films at the Administration Office located at 310 Stadium Drive (Please enter through Door #7 on the back side of the building) on Tuesday, February 16 at 6:30 pm.  The preview will be facilitated by Assistant Superintendent Kat Jessup and Health Services Supervisor Melissa Smith.  If you have questions about the content of these films, please contact your child's school nurse. 
Kindergarten and NEW Student Registration for 2016-2017
For NEW students for the 2016-2017 school year - online registration is now open! Current students who will be returning, do not need to register online. This is for incoming Kindergarten and Preschool students and anyone who will be new to Brownsburg Schools in the upcoming school year.  CLICK HERE to complete online registration.  
Incoming kindergarten families, CLICK HERE for more information and mark your calendars for Thursday May 19, 2016 at 4pm for Kindergarten Open House at BCSC elementary schools.  Incoming Preschool families can find more information on the Brownsburg Early Childhood Center page, CLICK HERE.
Community Engagement Session March 15, 6:30pm
Our next Community Engagement Session is scheduled for March 15th in the White Lick Elementary cafeteria.  This session will focus on our current grade level configurations and feeder patterns. 

Attendees will also see cost projections for several different suggestions from the community that would address our growing school district and aging facilities.  All are welcome.    CLICK HERE to review materials from past sessions and get more information about future meetings.

CARDINAL ELEMENTARY

3590 Hornaday Rd

Brownsburg IN  46112

317-852-1036

317-858-4117 (FAX)

Office Hours:  8:00am - 4:00pm

Student Hours:  8:45 - 3:40 p.m.

    (8:45 - 3:10 Wednesdays)