Mar 15 2013 newsletter.pub - Crown Point Community School

Lake Street Connection
219-663-5683 Office
Mar 11—15, 2013
Cindy Wise, Principal
WWW.CPS.K12.IN.US/LAKE
Standard 1: The school establishes and communicates a shared purpose and direction for improving
the performance of students and the effectiveness of the school.
Monday 3/11:
Ham Cheese Goldfish Sandwich
W.G. Chicken Nuggets
Baked Beans
Garden Salad/Mandarin Oranges
Fresh Fruit/Milk
Tuesday 3/12:
3/12:
Burger Deluxe/W.G. bun
Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice
Whole Wheat Bread
Broccoli/Baby Tamatoes w/dip
Succotash taste test
Peaches/Fresh Fruit/ Milk
Wednesday 3/13:
Turkey Chef
Chef Dave’s Cranberry BBQ Pork Sand
Walking Taco
Whole Green Breans/Garden Salad
Applesauce/Fresh Medley/Milk
Thursday 3/14:
Lasagna
Whole Grain Bread
Whole Grain Chicken/Patty/
Goldfish bun
Roasted Eggplant taste test
Sugar Snap Peas/Carrots w/dip
Pears/Fresh Fruit/Milk
Friday 3/15:
Chicken Chef
Grilled Cheese
Trix Meal
Corn//Cucumber w/dip
Pineapple/Fresh Fruit/ Milk
Lunch $2.00
Reduced lunch $ .40
Breakfast $1.30
Reduced Breakfast $ .30
Milk $ .40
Please see next page
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School
Attendance this week was 96%
We have to maintain 97% for student success and a 4 star status. Please avoid voluntary absences!
Wise’s Words of the Week:
Leprechaun Greetings from Lake Street Elementary—home of the Dazzling Dolphins
The month of March is an extremely busy month here in the dolphin pool. We have
completed week one of our ISTEP+ testing. Our dazzling dolphins were incredibly
focused, they did their best, and we are sure ROCKED the test. Next up will be
IREAD (aa reading achievement test)
test for our third graders. This will take place March
18th – March 20th (see box below). All grade 3 students will do a practice test on the computers
prior to Monday, March 18th. The REAL computer test will be on Monday and/or Tuesday the
18th or 19th. Any 3rd grader who is absent on Monday or Tuesday will only have Wednesday to
make up the test. If your child misses Tuesday and Wednesday, he/she will have to take the test
in the summer in order to move on to grade 4. In addition to that, our first graders will be
taking the Terra Nova during those same days. Please be sure your 3rd or 1st grader is ready for
the test by resting well and eating a nutritious breakfast. Bringing a healthy snack is also recommended. Rock the test, 3rd and 1st Graders!
PLEASE DO NOT SCHEDULE APPOINTMENTS DURING THE FOLLOWING WEEKS:
Week of March 18 – IREAD (3rd grade only)
Week of March 18 Terra Nova (1st grade only)
Week of April 29th – ISTEP+ part 2 (grades 3 – 5)
STAY FOCUSED, DO YOUR BEST, ROCK THE TEST!
March is National Disabilities Awareness Month.
Month “Everyone is
UNIQUE, DIFFERENCE is natural”. Stop by and see the bulletin board in the fifth grade hallway that will be filled with
“Thumb Buddies”.
Buddies” Thank you to our speech team, Mrs. Marcy
Swinarski and Mrs. Dominique Bowman for putting this all together.
“Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are
for…Joseph
Joseph Addison
something to do, something to love, and something to hope for
We have all that here at Lake Street Elementary School.
Enjoy your families, friends and a great weekend,
Mrs. Cindy Wise, happy to be part of TEAM LAKE STREET
PTO Corner
Lake Street School Events
Disabilities Awareness Month
March 4-13 ISTEP Applied Skills Test
March 12 PTO Mtg
Our 2012/2013 PTO Board
March
Mar 12-19 Twelve
Islands Restaurant Week
Mar 18-20 IREAD
March 19
3rd grade testing
Market Day Pickup
March 22
Spring Family Event
March 26
End of the 3rd Grading Period
March 29-Apr 5
Spring Break—No school
April
Autism/Occupational Therapy Awareness Month
April 8
School Resumes
April 16
PTO Mtg/Pizza Hut Night
Market Day Pick-up
Apr 29-May 8 ISTEP Multiple Choice Test
April 23
May 3
Mid Term Progress
The DOLPHIN Pledge
Every day in every way we will be
RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and SAFE!
L eave hands and feet to self.
A lways work for my personal best.
K indly fill buckets for everyone.
E ngage, CONNECT, and pay attention.
S hhh—Silent in the halls.
T reat others as you would like to be treated.
R emember to walk everywhere.
E njoy keeping our building clean and bright.
E ncourage safety in all we do.
T hank you, please, and May I are our magic words.
President:
Vice President:
President
Vice PresPres-Fundraising:
Fundraising
Treasurer:
Treasurer
Secretary:
Secretary
Lisa Tufts 226-0502 or Lisr2@comcast.net
Michael Vesich (630) 886-8924 or mvesich@comcast.net
Julie Bodamer 306-2952 or babyb0604@sbcglobal.net
Dena McCormack 663-6072 or dena.hcquality@comcast.net
Gloria Guadagno 779-1321 or gloriaguadagno@gmail.com
We’re on Facebook! Search for Lake Street Elementary PTO (Crown Point, IN), click “Like” and be
a fan! Also, check us out at http://www.cps.k12.in.us/domain/550 for updated information and
downloadable forms.
This year's PTO Spring Fundraiser will be a RAFFLE. Each family should have already received (via
their oldest student) 10 $5 raffle tickets to sell. There are cash payouts in addition to a LiveNation
Concert Package featuring Jason Aldean/Kelly Clarkson at Wrigley Field. These raffle tickets can
be sold to friends, families, co-workers, etc. Checks should be made out to Lake Street PTO and
are due back to school on or before Thursday, 3/14/2013.
3/14/2013 Additional raffle tickets booklets will
be available upon request in the office. Drawing will occur on 3/22. More info can be downloaded at http://www.cps.k12.in.us/Page/6555 Questions? Contact Lisa Tufts at above or Julie Walkowiak at mailto:cjw.96@att.net
Check your students' backpack for the yellow flyer detailing information regarding our new Spring
Family Event on 3/22 (formerly advertised as Spring Bingo). PTO is proud to host Tim Hannig's
Pro Kids Magic Show!
Show The messages in this show will encourage kids to make good choices in life
and will also serve as a reminder to parents of the important role they play in their kid's
lives. Admission is FREE and students in attendance will be entered in some really great FREE
RAFFLES that were donated from our community sponsors! Doors will open at 7:00, giving you
plenty of time to have a family dinner before arriving. (There will be no food available at this
event.) Please note - Students need to be accompanied by their parent/guardian - no drop-offs
allowed. And, due to seating capacity, this event is only open to Lake Street students and their
immediate families (not grandparents, cousins, friends, etc.). Please return your family's RSVP
paperwork by Thursday, March 14th. We are looking forward to sharing this special night with all
of you - you won't want to miss this show!
Please join us for our next PTO meeting on 3/12 at 6:30 in the library. In addition to report on
upcoming events, we will be setting the slate for the officers for the 2013/2014 PTO
Board. Please consider volunteering your time to be a part of this worthwhile board. It's a fun
group of people to work with and get to know better and you will be rewarded with a sense of
pride for helping to shape our PTO involvement in the school.
Be on the lookout for the next restaurant flyer to come home soon. Twelve Islands Restaurant
Week will begin 3/12 and go through 3/19. When you take your flyer in with you anytime during
the week to treat yourself to a night out, part of the proceeds from your bill will be donated to
PTO. Thank you for your continued support!
This Year's PTO Spring Fundraiser will be a RAFFLE!!!
Did your oldest student bring home your family's Spring Raffle
Fundraiser information sheet and raffle ticket envelope? If not,
let PTO know and we'll see to it that you get one
ASAP. Included in this envelope are 10 $5 raffle tickets to
sell. There are cash payouts in addition to a LiveNation Concert Package
featuring Jason Aldean/Kelly Clarkson at Wrigley Field. Checks should be
made out to Lake Street PTO and are due back to school on or before
3/14/2013. Additional raffle ticket booklets will be available upon request
in the office. Drawing will occur on 3/22. See PTO Corner for more info. Thank-you for your past contributions and your continued support!!
SALE: PTO has extra long-sleeved spiritwear tshirts on sale for $10. Please make checks payable to:
Lake Street PTO. Inquire in the office for more
details...
PTO Board Elections for 2013/2014
It's that time of year again for the PTO board nominations for the 2013/2014
school-year. The slate of nominations will consist of the President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President (overseeing fundraising), Treasurer, and Secretary.
The slate will be announced at the March 12th meeting (3/12 @ 6:30pm in the library). The
elections will be held at the April 16 meeting (4/16 @ 3:45pm in the library). If you are interested in running for a PTO Board position contact Mrs. Pociask, Ms. Blimm or Mrs. Anthony
at 663-5683.
Please check out page 3
Congratulations to
the following students for Artist of
the Month of
March;
Mary Clare
McConnell, Angelina Pedraza, Cassidy Clarke, Megan
Gallagher, Lucie McConnell, and Madison Bahl. They
received an art certificate and got their picture taken
with Mrs. Wylie and Mrs. Wise. Please view Mrs.
Wylie’s website to see these great artist’s artworks.
Congratulations to David Gonzalez, his artwork was
chosen to be part of the Lake Street Art Gallery! David
will receive an art award on award’s day. Great work!
Crown Point Community Events
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny—Saturday,
March 16th
Bunny
Crown Point Swim Club Summer SignSign-Ups (Ages 5 to 18), Tues, March 26th
and Wednesday, March 27th—5:45 to 8:00 p.m.—Crown Point High School—
Bring a suit and towel for a brief evaluation. Crown Point Swim Club offers a
two week trial for $25.
CP JR Bulldog Cheerleading Registration—returning
cheerleaders (Friday, April
Registration
12, 5-7pm & new cheerleaders—Saturday, April 13, 10:00-2:00pm @ Lake
Street Elementary School.
Easter Eggstravaganza—Saturday, March 30th @ Lake Street Fairgrounds
St. Jude House Benefit—
Benefit—Princess Spring Tea—Sat., April 20 @ Avalon
Manor—Merrillville—Doors open @ noon—Adults $35—Children 12 & under—
$20—please call 219-662-7066 extension 15—s
Attention all Scientists
Camp Invention!!
St. Baldrick
Baldrick’s
s
Event
Crown Point is once again hosting St. Baldrick's Day on March 17th in conjunction with Crown Point's St. Patty's Day celebrations. Did you know that
Lake Street has a St. Baldrick's Team? So far, we only have 14 people registered on our team, but we are hoping to recruit some more charitable
souls. (Last year, we had 16 shavees on our LS
team.!!) Check out our front display case for the traveling trophy we were awarded last year as the school team
that raised the most money! St. Baldrick's is a volunteerdriven organization that people can volunteer to have their heads shaved to
stand in solidarity with child cancer patients. In return, shavees ask for
donations that raise money for child cancer research. Are you or your child
interested in participating? Maybe you'd like to make a monetary donation
to our team? Questions about the event - call the CP Fire Dept at 6623248. Questions about the team - call Lisa Tufts at 226-0502. Find out
more info here http://www.stbaldricks.org/teams/mypage/82600/2013/
GO Dolphins!!
Registration flyers have gone home in backpacks and spots
are already filling up! Don’t forget to register before March
28th & save $25.00! ANY current Kindergarten-5th
grader can be a part of the week long Geo-quest program!
You can pre-register at: www.campinvention.org!
Don’t forget to contact Kelly Anthony at: kanthony@cps.k12.in.us with any questions!
Location: Lake Street
Dates: June 17-21
Time: 9-3:30pm
PTO—BOX TOP WINNER!!!
Much thanks and appreciation for clipping and
sending in all those Box Tops in February! We've
hit our yearly budgeting goal of $1000, with this
drive bringing in $555! Congratulations goes out
to our Lake Street Spirit Pack winner - Logan Sertic!! (Please keep on clipping, so we kick off our
next submission with a bang!)