Stonybrook Red Storm Forecast

February 22, 2021

From Principal Smith

Dear Stonybrook parents and caregivers,

It was great to have our hybrid students back in the building last Thursday and Friday. The students seemed happy and excited to be back in school. Please remind your scholars to wear a face covering to the bus stop, into the building, and all of the time while they are inside the building unless they are eating. Also remind them to wash their hands or sanitize them frequently and to socially distance while they are in the building. We want all students and staff to remain safe during COVID-19.

NWEA

We are beginning NWEA testing this week, starting with English Language Arts. Next week we will do the Math assessment. Please encourage your scholars to take their time and put forth maximum effort during both test. The data from the test gives us very specific details regarding what each students has learned and what skills/knowledge they still need to be taught. Their teachers will use this data during small group instruction to target their areas for growth.

Virtual Student's Book Pick-up

Book pick up for virtual students will be on Monday, 2/22 & Tuesday, 2/23 from 4pm to 6pm. This is also our virtual student picture day and in person picture retake day.

Food Distribution

Now that our students are returning to school, we will be making a couple adjustments to our food distribution schedule. Virtual and Hybrid families can pick up food on Tuesdays from either 8:00 - 9:30 AM or 4:00 - 6:00 PM at Moorhead Community Resource Center located at 8400 East 10th Street. This Friday will be our last distribution at Raymond Park Intermediate Middle School and Warren Central High School.

Tech Support

To increase our tech support for students and families, we are expanding our technology help desk hours at Moorhead Community Resource Center. Starting next week, hours will be M-F from 7:30 - 8:30 AM and 11:00 - 1:00 PM. K-4 VIRTUAL students with iPad issues should be brought here. Chromebooks can still be brought to any of the three Intermediate Middle Schools during school hours, 9:00 - 4:00, Monday - Friday or the Chromedesk at the High School during 1st and 2nd period, Monday - Friday. If for some reason you are not able to access the above times and locations, you can also submit a help ticket through IncidentIQ by clicking on Technology Tab under the Explore Tab and then select Parent Tech Info.

Have a wonderful week!

Mr. Smith

2021 Teacher Recruitment Fair

Do you know a teacher who might be a great fit for Warren Township schools? The Warren Township Teacher Recruitment Fair will be held virtually on Thursday, March 11, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Please share!

The link to register is https://www.eventbrite.com/e/msd-warren-township-teacher-recruitment-fair-tickets-137829007271.

VIRTUAL Student Food Distribution

K-4 - 100% VIRTUAL families can pick up food on Tuesdays from either 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. or 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Moorhead Community Resource Center 8400 East 10th Street.

5-12 - 100% VIRTUAL families can pick up food on Tuesday from 8:00-9:30 a.m. or 4:00- 6:00 p.m. at Moorhead Community Resource Center located at 8400 East 10th Street. All hybrid in-person students will have the opportunity to pick up meals while in-person to take home for the following school day. Please encourage your child to take advantage of this opportunity!

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Dress Code Reminder

Parents, please remind your scholars to come to school in dress code on Wednesday, February 17 and every school day moving forward.

Popcorn Fundraiser

We are having a popcorn fundraiser through Popcornopolis. Stonybrook receives 50% of every order. This money will be used to fund fun activities for our students. The link is below, please share it with your friends and family as well.

Link

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Picture Retakes for In-person and Virtual Learners!

Picture retakes are scheduled for Monday, February 22nd and Tuesday the 23rd

From 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Any in person student that has not taken their school pictures can come down by grade level as followed:

5th 2pm

6th 2:15pm

7th 2:30pm

8th 3:00pm

Please let your virtual students know they can come dressed to impress, enter through door 1 and get their pictures taken in the commons area from 4pm-6pm!

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Stonybrook Staff Spotlight

Join us in celebrating Mr. Watson as this week's staff spotlight of the week!

Warren Equity & Inclusion Survey

Warren Equity & Inclusion Survey, which is an important step in our journey towards building an equitable system.

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Parent Recommendation form for 2021-2022 High Ability Program

The High Ability Program Parent Recommendation Form for the 2021-2022 school year is now available through March 26! Students are identified for the program based on state and District criteria, including achievement test scores, student ability, and parent and teacher recommendations. Parent recommendations are considered but do not guarantee placement in the High Ability Program. For placement consideration, please submit a parent recommendation form below.

Parent Recommendation form for 2021-2022 High Ability Program

Important P-EBT Update

FSSA has updated its estimated issuance date to February 28, 2021. I've attached P-EBT flyers that reflect the new English and Spanish (***Note: The FSSA flyers direct families to contact their school with questions). For more information, visit https://www.warren.k12.in.us/article/388678?org=msd-of-warren-township, which includes links to the FSSA P-EBT webpage and FAQs.

Warren Foodservice Positions Available! Apply Today!

If your child is going to be absent from school

I would like to remind our students and families that attendance may look different depending on your model. That being said, attendance is an expectation and a critical indicator of a student's success in school. If a student is going to be absent from IN-PERSON or VIRTUAL, please make sure you contact your child’s school.

Revised 2020-2021 Semester 2 Schedule

Online enrichment learning opportunity

The registration to enroll for the Purdue Gifted Education Research and Resource Institute’s (GER2I) Spring Super Saturday program held in February 2021 is now open! At these GER2I camps, students take challenging classes related to their area(s) of interest. We offer hands-on classes in a wide range of subjects, including STEM and the humanities, all designed to be one to two grade levels above traditional classroom content. These classes are taught by esteemed professors, graduate students, and teachers from Lafayette and surrounding areas.

GER2I's Virtual Super Saturday program provides learning experiences that explore advanced material and develop critical and creative thinking. We offer a caregiver-child format for children in PreK - 5th grades so caregivers can spend quality time and gain experience working with their children. This is required. The participation of caregivers of students in 6th - 12th grades is not required, but parents are invited to our parent interest sessions.

2021 virtual spring Super Saturday program will fall on February 6, 13, 20, 27 in 2021. REGISTER ONLINE at: https://cvent.me/2PdBln The registration fee per student is $145. All the students are eligible to enroll, with no prerequisites.

Our 2020 Spring Super Saturday courses are:

PreK-K:

Icky, Sticky, and Fun

Gr.1-2:

Kitchen Chemistry

STEM at Home: Forces & Motion

Gr.3-5:

Colonizing Mars

Fun Filmmaking

The Magical World of Harry Potter

Gr.6-8:

Games with Python®

Get Protected from COVID-19: A Biomimetic Engineering Challenge

Psychobabble: Let’s Talk Neuroscience!

Please visit our Facebook or email Yao Yang at yang1707@purdue.edu for more information!

For more information about Spring Super Saturday program, please visit our website https://www.education.purdue.edu/geri/youth-programs/super-saturday/

Staff Directory

Click on the button to see our staff directory

Attention 8th grade students!

Interested in joining the MCJROTC during your Freshman year?

See the information below!

21st Century Scholarship Events

Athletic Update

Athletic Update - In compliance to the Marion County Health Department, admission to sporting events will be limited to parents and guardians only. Tickets will be $5 per person.

More information here

Mr. Cummings

Athletic Director

Join The PTSA Today

Stonybrook's Parent Teacher Student Association has many important functions. The PTSA helps link families to important school and community information, host fun, educational clubs, programs and events for our families and they raise money to support the specific needs of our school. It takes a village to raise the next generation, join today.

If you are interested please email Veronica Grimes vgrimes763@gmail.com

Stadium/Gymnasium Bag Policy

We are committed to your safety and enjoyable experience in our Stadium/Gymnasium. The following items are permitted in our facility:

 One clear plastic or vinyl bag that does not exceed 12 inches (height) x 6 inches (depth) x
12 inches (length) or a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag.

 An exception may be made for any items necessary for medical purposes, subject to
search.

 Small clutch purse NO LARGER than 6 inches by 9 inches.

The following items are prohibited in our facility:

 Backpacks and sports/duffel bags will not be permitted

 Drawstring bags will not be permitted

 Purses and tote bags will not be permitted

 Diaper bags will not be permitted. Parents with infants or toddlers may carry a clear gallon
size bag with necessary items for their child.

 Coolers, outside food and drinks will not be permitted.

All items are subject to inspection. Thank you so much for your support and cooperation.

Sincerely,

Adrian D. Pettis, Chief of Police

Warren Township School Police Department

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2019-20 Stonybrook Yearbooks have arrived!

The yearbooks are 60 pages of memories, full color and $25. They may be purchased from the bookstore. Hurry, before they are gone.

School District Publications/News Media Use

The occasion may arise when the school district wants to recognize your child or Stonybrook. This may include your child's photo, your child's name or your child's work in district publications, newsletters, on school district websites, and in electronic/social media or in staff training videos. We may also want to tell the media (including newspapers, television, and radio) about your child's achievements. We never knowingly release information about a student to anyone who wants to use it for commercial/political purposes. However, we will honor your request to not include your child in these types of recognitions if you notify our office in writing that you do not want this type of information released