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End of Semester Parent Newsletter

Posted Date: 12/18/25 (02:27 PM)
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December 18, 2025

Parent/Family Update

Dear Parents/Families,

As we conclude the month of December, I want to express my sincere gratitude for your continued support and partnership. It has been a productive and joy-filled month at our school, and we are so appreciative of the role you play in your child’s education.

Academic Updates & ILEARN Checkpoints
This month, fourth and fifth grade participated in the ILEARN Checkpoint 2 assessments. These short assessments help us measure student progress on key Indiana Academic Standards and guide our instruction for the remainder of the year. Third grade participated in the middle of the year Ready Math assessment.
  • Checkpoint Assessment Scores: If your student participated this month, you may now access their scores and detailed reports through the ILEARN Family Portal. You will need your student’s unique 6-digit access code, which was previously provided by the school.
  • Upcoming Assessments: For grade levels that did not test this month, Checkpoint 2 assessments will be administered in January.
  • First Semester Grades: Final grades for the first semester will be officially available for viewing on January 9, 2026, via the Parent Portal.

Looking Ahead
Our winter break is just around the corner. We wish all of our families a safe, restful, and very happy holiday season. We look forward to welcoming students back for the start of the second semester on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Thank you for being such a vital part of our school community.

Warmly,
Lisa Eldridge, Principal
 
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Winter Break

Calendar of Upcoming Events


Friday, December 19, End of First Semester
December 22 - January 1, Winter/Christmas Break, NO SCHOOL

Friday, January 2, PD/Records Day
Monday, January 12, WIDA Window Opens
Monday, January 19, MLK Jr. Day, NO SCHOOL
Thursday, January 22, Student Council Blood Drive, 2:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. in the TZ Cafeteria
Monday, January 26, School Board Meeting at Central Office at 6 p.m.
Thursday, January 29, McTeacher Night at McDonalds, 4 - 7 p.m.

February 2 - 6, GCSC Career Week, Grades K - 8
Monday, February 9, ILEARN Checkpoint 3 Window Opens
Friday, February 13, Valentine's Day Parties in the afternoon
Monday, February 16, Presidents' Day, Make-Up Day
February 23 - 27, PTO Book Fair in the Bloom Room
Monday, February 23, School Board Meeting at Central Office at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, February 24, PTO Fundraiser Kickoff during lunches

Monday, March 2, IREAD-3 Spring Testing Window Opens
Friday, March 6, End of Third Grading Period
Sunday, March 8, Daylight Savings Time Starts
Monday, March 16, School Board Meeting at Central Office at 6 p.m.
Friday, March 20, Make-Up Day
March 23 - 27, Spring Break, NO SCHOOL
Monday, March 30, I AM Assessment Window Opens

Monday, April 13, ILEARN Summative Assessment Window Opens
Friday, April 17, Puttin' On The Hits school performance date
Saturday, April 18, Puttin' On The Hits public performance date
Monday, April 27, School Board Meeting at Central Office at 6 p.m.

Monday, May 4, Dibels Testing Window Opens (Grade 3)
Monday, May 11, IREAD-3 Summer Testing Window Opens
Monday, May 18, School Board Meeting at Central Office at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, May 20, End of Second Semester, Last Student Day
Thursday, May 21, Last Staff Day
Friday, May 22, GHS Graduation
Monday, May 25, Memorial Day
 
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