MIS News August 5th, 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 swim, basketball, dance and many other activities for your child to become involved throughout the year.

first week of school

We had an awesome first four days of school. The students and staff hit the ground running, and we accomplished much. As with anything new, there were a few bumps in the road. However, today things ran much more smoothly than on day one, and we are hopeful that trend continues. We appreciate the flexibility the students showed throughout the first four days as we all adjusted to a new school year.

Open House/Meet the Teacher Nights: Thanks to everyone who took the time to attend. We had a great turnout, and I know this helps students feel more comfortable on the first day.

#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 throughout the school year. 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!!

mis funrun

We need your help! This year we’re hosting a fundraising event to help our school raise $15,000 to help fund family nights, provide mini grants to teachers that directly impact student learning in the classroom, replenish recess materials and so much more. We’re a little over 2 weeks away from our Maxwell Intermediate Fun Run!

You can register your student on MYBOOSTER.COM ! Please take the time to go ahead and register your students. Be sure to check out all of our sharing functions on MYBOOSTER.COM to let others know how they can help support our school:

• Make a Student Star Video to share with Facebook friends!
• Use the Easy Emailer to email family, friends, neighbors, and local businesses.
• Log into MYBOOSTER.COM from your mobile device, click share, and send texts to friends and family.

Please Note: There is NO obligation to give! Simply sharing with friends and family can help our school. Sharing is supporting, and all students will participate in the FunRun regardless of financial participation.

• Registration Opens - August 5th
• Fundraiser Kickoff - August 16th
• Event Day - August 25th

school pictures

Picture Day will be held on August 17th. Each student will have his/her picture taken on this day to be included in the yearbook whether you plan to purchase a picture package or not. A picture packet will be sent home with your child in the near future. However, if you would prefer to order online, click below and use the ID code: EVTCDRBRR

6th grade after school strings (Music) opportunity

textbook rental payment

We would like to remind you that book rental payment is now due. If you are on deferred payment, then the due date will be September 9th this year. If you did not pay during online registration and chose not to pay during open house, please feel free to send payment with your child on Monday.

parentsquare

This communication tool is new to all of us; however, we are beginning to figure out the many features it offers. Some of you may have already signed up for P/T conferences or received other communication via this online platform. We ask for your patience as we continue this transition.

Should you have difficulties with the app there is ParentSquare Support that provides built-in help where you can contact us via ParentSquare. If for some reason you cannot get into the program, you can contact our technology department for support by emailing: support@gcsc.k12.in.us.

Spell Bowl

If your child would like to try-out for the spell bowl team, please click on the link below. Included are important dates and the try-out spelling list. If you have specific questions after reviewing the document, please reach out to Mrs. Tilley, Spell Bowl Coach, at atilley@gcsc.k12.in.us.

mis spiritwear

Please know that this is a completely optional opportunity. However, if you would like to purchase MIS gear for your child or yourself, please click here. The sale will end on Sunday, August 28th @ 11:59 PM. In addition, printing will not be started until after the store closes and all orders will be shipped to the school.