
Golden Gazette
Mrs. Humphries, Principal
Gold Academy - March 17, 2023
Mrs. Klein, Assistant Principal
Ms. Tooley, Lead Teacher
Mrs. Rouse, Community in Schools Site Coordinator
Email: jhumphries@decaturproud.org
Website: www.decaturproud.org
Location: 5650 Mann Road, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Phone: 317-856-0400
Facebook: facebook.com/DecaturGoldAcademy
Twitter: @DELC_Gold
From the desk of Mrs. Humphries
Our third grade students and retesters took the IREAD assessment on March 14th and March 15th of this week. On Monday, March 20th we will call families for students who did not pass the IREAD assessment and discuss next steps. We will send IREAD scores home on Tuesday with students.
We have one more week before we leave for spring break. I hope everyone enjoys the time they will have with their families and friends. Please create many memories and be safe. We will return to school on April 3rd.
PTO
We are super excited to announce that we will be creating a Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) for Gold Academy. This organization will be a collaboration between parents, teachers, and staff working together to make the Gold Academy a great place for our kids to thrive. Please send Mrs. Humphries an email message on Parent Square.
6th Grade Career Day
We have so many fun activities planned for our sixth graders for the last week of school! During that week, we will also have a Career Day.
We would like to invite community members to come and speak with our 6th graders about their career field. To support our guests, we will have talking points and students would rotate to different stations. Students have shown interest in many different career paths (electrician, police, plummer, business owner, etc).
If you would like to participate or know of someone, please send Mrs. Humphries an email message on parent square. Flyer
Morning arrival
All students who are dropped off to school in the morning must be dropped off in the car rider line. Students are only allowed to be dropped off at the front of the building after 7:40 a.m. When dropping students off in the front, please be mindful of staff members trying to enter the building. Please do not pull behind the school buses or drop off students in the parking lot.
2023 - 2024 School Registration
Registration is now open for the 2023-2024 school year! Registering your child right away helps the district to plan for student and hiring needs. Please go to https://www.decaturproud.org and click on "Returning Student Registration." You will need your Skyward Family Access login information. If you need assistance with this information, please contact the school office at 317-856-0400.
Registering a new Kindergarten student? Please click on "Kindergarten Enrollment (2023-2024)."
Kindergarten Round-Up Events at each elementary school will take place on April 20th, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
DTEF Grant Recipients
1st Grade Leprechaun Traps
1st and 6th grade students working together
Our 6th grade team!
Early Dismissal Procedure
Anyone that picks up a student early from school/nurse must be listed in Skyward and have their ID.
Staff Member of the Month
Decatur Middle School Spring Sports Opportunities for 6th Grade
6th Grade students are can participate in Track, Boys Golf, and Girls Tennis.
The complete flyer is attached.
Indianapolis Public Library: Decatur Branch Programming Survey
Hello Decatur Township community members. Please share your input on programs you would like to see offered at the Indianapolis Public Library Decatur Branch and what times work best for you and your family. Follow the link to fill out a brief survey. Thank you for your time. https://forms.gle/SMY6iUxCGHUaSbMF9
Distribution of information by a community group in accordance with MSD Decatur policy does not imply, directly or indirectly, that the group's program(s), event(s) and/or service(s) is sanctioned, sponsored or endorsed by the district, the Board of Education or the superintendent."
AYS Spring Break
It’s time to refresh your optimism and brighten your spring!
At Your School (AYS) is offering a full-day Spring Break camp for Decatur Township
families (Pre-K – 6) at Blue & Gold Academy from March 27-31. This camp will help
empower you and your family to achieve your goals and ensure your Spring Break is as
bright as possible! Families currently enrolled in AYS or waitlisted-register by January 25 for $20 off per child! Registration opens for all families on January 26th.
Learn more and register today at www.ayskids.org/spring!
AYS Summer
Food Bank sign up information
Decatur Township Families,
Dry and fresh food items will be available for drive thru pick-up for any families with children enrolled in MSD of Decatur Township Schools!
When: Selected Thursdays 11:30AM – 12:50PM (dates below)
Where: DCHS, Door 1
How to apply: Complete the intake form below and submit! (required for each distribution date) The form must be completed by the Tuesday before the pick date. 2023 days have been updated on the google form.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIS6hJ_CABoqqFUFatsozAhzkX2s5jI0vAkM0iGCTgj6-FOQ/viewform
Mark your calendars for pick-up dates this semester:
April 13
April 27
May 11
P-EBT Cards
MSD of Decatur Township and the Child Nutrition Department do not have access to P-EBT information or funds.
All calls and questions need to be directed to The Family and Social Services Administration.
Decatur Township License Plates
Gold Academy Staff 2022-2023
Calendar of Events
3.17.23 Popcorn Friday
3.24.23 Spring Break begins - No school!