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MIS News April 8th, 2022

**Always be sure to scroll to the bottom of our newsletter for OPPORTUNITIES AROUND MIS, GC, AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. This is where you will find opportunities that are being offered in the community such as Jr. High cheerleading, lacrosse, summer camp information and many other activities for your child to become involved throughout the year.

MIS STUDENT RECOGNITION

Exceeding Expectations: The following students received five or more positive marks on their Character Card last week. We appreciate them for being respectful, responsible, having a positive attitude and for leading by example.

Abbi M., Adi D., Amira P., Arabella K., Aubree T., Aubrey M., Ben B., Brielle E., Bronson W., Cash C., Cassidy C.,Chase W., Chloe D., Cohen B., Colin D., Collette O., Elijah H., Emerson S., Emily K., Emma M., Grace K., Grayson C.,Harper C., Haylee C., Henry Fine., James S., Kaidyn K., Kaitlyn H., Katie J., Lalya B., Landon B., Liam M., Lillian B., Lillian J., Lincoln R., Lyla S., Mailee W., Natalie W., Nevaeh P., Nolan M., Olivia S., Paige C., Riley M., Simeon T., Skylynn H., Tim M., Tristen H., Zach C., Andrew H., Connor D., Emilee B., Emily W., Hayden J., Jaxon L., Jayden C., Kade C., Kayleigh T., Kelsey M., Maddie L., Madelyn P., McKenzie S., Parker L., Ryan Y., Samantha F., Sofia S., Zoey F., Addie B., Alex L., Aubrey M., Bailey S., Bella F., Brookly H., Brooklyn S., Brooklyn W., Brylee C., Ciana R., Delanie L., Emma M., Eric S., Gabe E., Gavin S., Gracie L., Henry C., Hunter P., Josh S., Lacey G., Layla D., Liam A., Makenzie G., Molli J.,Olivia B., Olivia R., Olivia S., Parker A., Sarah A., Uriah P., Will F., Will P., & Zoey B.

#thankfulthursday

A few summers ago, we had a large group of staff members meet on several occasions to discuss our old "Behavior Card." The goal was to find a way to make this a more positive communication tool for our parents and students. Each Friday, you will have the opportunity to review and sign your child's "Character Card." This card was created as a scaled feedback tool to provide you with, not only the traditional information you have always received, but also a glimpse into the positive choices and leadership that your child is displaying throughout his/her day.

Knowing this, the office staff is requesting your help. We would like to share with our staff regular, positive feedback from a variety of sources. Please take a few moments and use the link below to provide some encouragement to those folks that are making a major difference in your child's future. These comments can be anonymous, or you can provide your name. The office staff will use the provided comments every Thursday for our #thankfulThursday movement. The attached form can be completed, as little or often as you like, throughout the entire school year. We appreciate your support in growing the culture of gratitude that already exists at MIS!!

A couple of comments shared this week:

"Special thanks to Mrs. Elsbury for all of her efforts in getting ready for the spring book fair."

"We are very excited about the large turnout we had for our 2022-23 Robotic team try-outs."

National Elementary Honor Society Induction Ceremony

The induction ceremony for those qualifying students will be held Monday evening at 6:00pm in the gymnasium. We would ask that all inductees report to the cafeteria by 5:45pm.

ilearn testing

The ILEARN window will open on April 18th. All testing will occur first thing in the morning. Testing will begin by 8:10am and will end each day around 9:30am. For those students present each and every day, the testing will end on Monday, April 25th for 5th graders and Tuesday, April 26th for 4th & 6th graders.

Each student will take two math tests and three English/Language Arts Assessments. 4th & 6th graders take two science tests while social studies testing for 5th graders is only one test.

2022 ILEARN Schedule

Please keep in mind that students are not permitted to be in possession of smart watches or cell phones in the testing environment. In addition, each student will need to make sure their device is charged daily and that they have earbuds available.

disability awareness month poster contest

Congratulations to Drew L. and Ellie K. for being selected by their peers as this year's poster contest winners.

math bowl team news

We would like to wish our Math Bowl Team the best of luck as they compete in the state competition next Tuesday evening. We know you will represent MIS well.

updated april-may menu

GCSC School foundation news

in-school Sport physical night

This event will be hosted at GCHS and is open to students in grades 6-12. If your child plans to participate in sports at GCJHS next year, you might look at the information below.

schoolstore.com

Our school will be participating in the SchoolStore program again this year. This online program helps our school earn cash without students selling door-to-door, collecting money or delivering products. Over 400 merchants, including Kohl's, Old Navy and WalMart.com, have joined together to offer up to 50% of sales to our school for shopping through SchoolStore.com.

You shop online for what you are planning to purchase anyway and support our school. Simply go to www.schoolstore.com, select our school (School code: 8981) and let the shopping begin!! Feel free to share with family members and friends.

Maxwell Pick-up/Drop-off

- Doors open at 7:35am for Drop-off

- Pick up - 2:10pm Dismissal

Again this year, you will enter the drive west of the football field off of 500 North (BLUE LINE on picture below). The drop-off point will be located at the northeast doors (Gym). You will loop around and exit onto 500 North. If it is a possibility, we would encourage as many of you to head west on 500 North to eliminate some of the congestion on State Road 9.

Our south parking (ORANGE/RED) lot is for busses only between 7:20-7:55am and 1:35-2:25pm as busses stage there. At any other time of the day, this is used for parent parking. The east lot (aqua) can be used if you need to enter the building during drop-off or pick-up times.

The drive on the far north of our property is for bus traffic only. There should be no parent traffic on this drive at any time.

To best ensure your child makes it to the classroom on time, and safely, please remember the following rules in car line:

School dismissal manager

For your convenience, Maxwell Intermediate School will continue to utilize the an on-line dismissal management system called School Dismissal Manager (SDM). It is dependable, easy-to-use, and can be updated by parents and guardians from the convenience of your smartphones, tablets, and PCs.

Through the on-line dismissal management system, you can:

• Report student absences and late arrivals

• Schedule early departures from school

• Schedule after-school activities such as scouting, clubs, and enrichment classes, etc.

• Make transportation changes as late as 1:15 PM on the current day … and so much more!

Please contact the front office at 317-326-3121 if you have any questions or problems setting up your child’s default dismissal or making daily changes.

UPCOMING DATES

April 11th-15th: Spring Book Fair

April 11th: Family Night at the Book Fair - 4-6pm (Library)

April 11th: Elementary National Honor Society Induction Ceremony (Grades 4 &5) - 6:00pm

April 12th: Family Night at the Book Fair - 6-8pm (Library)

May 16th: 6th Grade Visit to GCJHS

May 26th: Last Day of School/Awards Day

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