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Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School Mary Ann Chapko, Principal

219-663-8800

www.cps.k12.in.us/eisenhower

December 5-9, 2016 CHARACTER TRAIT: “CARING”

Standard 1: Vision and Purpose – 1.1: The school establishes a vision for the school in collaboration with its stakeholders.

From the Principal’s Desk… Dear Eisenhower Parents, As the weather gets more frigid and messier (I keep

expecting that snow every morning when I wake up!), I

ask that ALL car drop offs/pickups please pull up to the

end of the sidewalk as close to the vehicle in front of you as possible.

PLEASE do not stop in front of the doors or exactly at the point where your

child is standing. It causes a delay in the line and adds extra frostbite to

the principal and her teachers directing children and traffic. Please, please,

move as quickly and as safely as possible and do not get out of your car. Your heated vehicle is a whole lot warmer than all of us standing outside in

the wind – if you love your teachers and principal, please help us get out of

the cold as quickly as possible! ☺ Also, if you choose to come early and have

children wait in your car in the morning before the doors open at 8:45 a.m.

(which is five minutes earlier than the official start), PLEASE pull up all the

way to the end of the sidewalk (following Mr. Goodwin’s directions) to fit as

many cars as possible and avoid a traffic jam on Main Street. Your

cooperation with this is very much appreciated. Thank you for helping us

keep everyone safe while moving the traffic efficiently during these

upcoming harsh weather days.

We are now officially in the second half of the second quarter –

almost halfway through the school year! I encourage all parents to check out

your child’s grades and progress on our Parent Access site. There should

never be any “surprises” in terms of grades and assignments as all of that

information is available to you 24/7. We do still honor our interim schedule

to remind parents to be sure and take a look at this time. We are definitely

long past the review stage of the school year and into the serious grade level

assignments and assessments. When it gets harder, it is more important

than ever that all of us be extra vigilant that goals and benchmarks are

being met on time. The teachers and I truly appreciate your support as we

strive for a successful, growth filled year for each and every student.

It’s not too late to support our Angel Tree Project! We are still in need of

Strack and Van Til gift cards for groceries. This year we are helping ten

Eisenhower families, which include 30 of our children. As good as we appear

to have it in CP, the economy is still somewhat precarious. Any help you are

able to provide (particularly donations) is greatly appreciated. Thank you,

too, for all the “Angel” gifts being purchased from our Angel Tree. We could

not accomplish our goal without the help of our Eisenhower family! The Angel

Tree gifts are due by Monday, December 12th. Mrs. Dusseau tells me that

monetary donations or Strack gift cards are our greatest need at this point.

Thank you so much for your generosity.

This week our school community recognized our November “Character Award” winners. The following students were

recognized by their teachers for being “appreciative” to others at

Eisenhower School: Jaxen Szara, Jackson Cook, Aiden Van Rite,

Parker McVey,

Grace

Oosterhoff, Ava

Richie, Kailyn

Sochacki,

Addison Collins,

Landen Wellman,

Lily

Konstantopoulos,

Isla Coetzee,

Francisco Licea,

Jaida Frye,

Caleb Hardy,

Xavier Reddix,

Charlee Witham, Luke Buford, Aidan Depel, Emilee Lucht, Ania

DuQue, Ava Perez, Gwen Tanas, and Izzy Sainato. Not pictured:

Jacob Basil. “Congratulations” students!

A special “thank you” to Mrs. Thiel and her crew of moms who

worked so hard to get ready for Santa’s Secret Shop next week.

It is a yearlong shopping endeavor ending with an intense week of

shopping and wrapping! We could not do this for the kids, who

absolutely LOVE it, without our dedicated Ike moms. Your efforts

are very much appreciated! There is still time to volunteer to be a

personal shopper and/or wrap presents!

Have a great weekend!

IKE LUNCH MENU

Santa’s Secret Shop – Classes Shopping Today are: Mrs. Alliss/5th Grade, Mrs. Novotny & Miss Kors, 2nd Grade, Mrs. Flatt/Kindergarten and Mr. Goodwin/3rd Grade SCRIP Order Forms Going Home Today! MONDAY (12/5) Pizza Crunchers, Carrots California Blend Veggies, Pears ��

Santa’s Secret Shop – Classes Shopping Today are: Mrs. Menear/5th Grade, Mrs. Ortiz & Miss Flaherty/4th Grade, Mrs. Lucht/1st Grade & Mrs. Begley/Kindergarten Science Bowl Practice/Mrs. Alliss’ Room/8:10-8:50am Chess Scholars/Ike Cafeteria/3:35pm-4:35pm Robotics Practice/Miss Wasowski’s Room/3:45-4:45pm Choir Practice/Music Room/3:45-4:15pm TUESDAY (12/6) Walking Taco, Brown Rice Corn, Broccoli, Peaches ��

Santa’s Secret Shop – Classes Shopping Today are: Miss Wasowski/5th Grade, Mrs. Maglish & Mrs. LaBorde/1st Grade, Mrs. Fritz & Mrs. Kostic/4th Grade, Mrs. Gard/2nd Grade & Mrs. Wentz/3rd Grade Drama Kids/Music Room/3:45-4:45pm WEDNESDAY (12/7) Breaded Chicken Sandwich, Fries Cucumbers, Mandarin Oranges ��

Santa’s Secrety Shop – Classes Shopping Today are: Mrs. Dusseau/5th Grade, Mrs. Bazin/1st Grade, Mrs. Carroll/2nd Grade, Mrs. Natt & Mrs. Gries/Kindergarten, Mrs. Legg & Ms. Johnson/3rd Grade Honor Society Meeting/Mrs. Dusseau’s Room/8:10am Science Bowl Practice/Mrs. Alliss’ Room/8:10-8:50am Young Rembrandts/Cafeteria/3:45-4:45pm Santa’s Secret Shop “Shop Late Night”/3:45-5:00pm 4th Grade Choir/Handbell Concert “Winterfest”/7:00pm THURSDAY (12/8) Three Cheese Calzone, Carrots Garden Salad, Fruit Medley ��

“Hat Day”/Wear a Hat for $1.00 Donation to Angel Tree Student Council Meeting/Mrs. Dusseau’s Room/8:10am Staff Christmas Luncheon/Science Lab/11:50am-12:50pm FRIDAY (12/9) Bosco Sticks w/Marinara Sauce Green Beans, Red Peppers, Pineapple ��

ADDITIONAL LUNCH MENU ITEMS A Taco Chef Salad and a Yogurt Meal (Trix Yogurt, String Cheese, Cheezits, Teddy Grahams) are available every day this week, along with fresh fruits and milk. Snacks are available for purchase. ��

DAILY BREAKFAST MENU Monday: Breakfast pizza or Breakfast Bar & Cereal Tuesday: Pancake Wrap or Breakfast Bar & Cereal

Wednesday: Egg & Cheese Sandwich or Breakfast Bar & Cereal Thursday: Egg & Cheese Burrito or Whole Grain Donuts Friday: Cinnamon Rolls or Yogurt & Pop Tarts Available Daily: Juice, Fruit and 1% or Fat Free Milk ��

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! December Birthdays To Celebrate!!!

Dec. 5th – Bridget Donovan, Vivian Veronesi & John Whisenand Dec. 6th – Braden Schwuchow Dec. 7th – Eva Tsahas Dec. 9th – Olivia Santostefano Dec. 10th – Keegan Harty Dec. 11th – Josh Brittingham & Diego Lomeli Don’t forget to come down to Mrs. Chapko’s office after morning announcements for your Birthday Treat! ��

MUSIC DEPARTMENT NEWS Please join us on Thursday, December 8th, for "Winterfest,"

presented by the fourth grade class and Eisenhower's Choir and Handbell Choir! Doors open at 6:45pm, and the program

begins at 7:00pm in the gymnasium. Choir and handbell students need to wear their blue Eisenhower polo and black on the bottom. Mrs. Brooke Robinson, Music Specialist ��

Dec. 5: SCRIP Order Forms Going Home Today! Dec. 5/6/7/8: Santa’s Secret Shop! Dec. 6: Science Bowl Practice/Mrs. Alliss’ Room/8:10-8:50am Dec. 6: Chess Scholars/Ike Cafeteria/3:35-4:35pm (Final) Dec. 6: Robotics Practice/Miss Wasowski’s Room/3:45-4:45pm Dec. 6: Choir Practice/Music Room/3:45-4:15pm Dec. 7: Drama Kids/Music Room/3:45-4:45pm Dec. 8: Honor Society Meeting/Mrs. Dusseau’s Room/8:10am Dec. 8: Science Bowl Practice/Mrs. Alliss’ Room/8:10-8:50am Dec. 8: Young Rembrandts/Cafeteria/3:45-4:45pm Dec. 8: Santa’s Secret Shop “Shop Late Night”/3:45-5:00pm Dec. 8: 4th Grade Choir/Handbell Concert “Winterfest”/7:00pm Dec. 9: “Hat Day”/Wear a Hat for $1.00 Donation to Angel Tree Dec. 9: Student Council Meeting/Mrs. Dusseau’s Room/8:10am Dec. 9: Staff Christmas Luncheon/Science Lab/11:50am-12:50pm Dec. 12: SCRIP Orders Due Back in Office by 9:30am Dec. 12: All Angel Tree Gifts Due Today! Dec. 13: Science Bowl Practice/Mrs. Alliss’ Room/8:10-8:50am Dec. 13: 2nd Gr. (Novotny/Carroll) Caroling at St. Anthony’s/10am Dec. 13: Choir Practice/Music Room/3:45-4:15pm Dec. 14: 5th Grade Trip/Star Theatre “Nutcracker”/9:30am-1pm Dec. 14: 2nd Gr. (Gard/Kors) Caroling at Symphony Sr. Ctr./10am Dec. 14: Birthday Sundae Party/Ike Cafeteria/3:00pm Dec. 14: Drama Kids/Music Room/3:45-4:45pm Dec. 14: McDonald’s McSchool Night/Need Flyer/5:00-8:00pm Dec. 15: Honor Society Party/Mrs. Dusseau’s Room/8:10am Dec. 15: Science Bowl Practice/Mrs. Alliss’ Room/8:10-8:50am Dec. 15: Young Rembrandts/Cafeteria/3:45-4:45pm Dec. 15: Choir Practice/Music Room/3:45-4:15pm Dec. 16: FINAL DAY TO CLAIM LOST AND FOUND ITEMS!!!! Dec. 16: SCRIP Cards Ready for Pick Up (Call First) Dec. 16: “Hat Day”/Wear a Hat for $1.00 Donation to Angel Tree Dec. 16: Student Council Party/Mrs. Dusseau’s Room/8:10am Dec. 16: Fifth Grade Mini Economy/Ike Cafeteria/2:00-3:00pm Dec. 16: Handbell Choir Practice/Music Room/8:15-8:45am Dec. 19-Jan. 1: Christmas Break – No School! Jan. 2: Classes Resume ��

SANTA’S SECRET SHOP - HO! HO! HO! It’s hard to believe that Christmas is right around the corner. Santa’s Secret Shop will be open for business Monday, December 5th, Tuesday, December 6th, Wednesday, December 7th and Thursday, December 8th, throughout the school day for students in grades K-5th. Family shopping hours will be available on Thursday, December 8th from 3:45-5:00pm. Parents, please take advantage of this time to get those much needed stocking stuffers or extra gifts. We are in need of volunteers to help the children shop as well as wrap their gifts. For more information or to sign up, please contact Michelle Thiel via email at: [email protected] or you can go to the link which is: http://signup.com/go/7R42X6. Any help is greatly appreciated. You can come for an hour or two or stay the whole day. Happy Holidays! Santa’s Elves ��

STUDENT COUNCIL - ANGEL TREE Student Council is sponsoring an Angel Tree for the holiday season that runs through Monday, December 12th. We help

the families of Eisenhower that need our assistance. We have an Angel tree in the front by the office that will only have wishes for toys. We would like for each child to receive at least one

toy. Please stop by to get an angel or have your child take one. After you have bought the toy, please return it to the office. You can either wrap it and attach the angel from the tree or send it in and Student Council will wrap the gift. In addition, we would like to purchase clothes for each child, which will be done a little differently. We are asking for a $3.00 to $5.00 donation from each child, which is not mandatory. If you can afford more of a donation, that’s wonderful. As a staff, we decided that we would collect money for the clothes so that no child will know what items of clothing were donated. This is the only way to ensure that the families that we help will remain anonymous. Please send the money in an envelope earmarked “Angel Tree.” Donations are due no later than Monday, December 12th. Student Council thanks you for all of your support in advance! Happy Holidays! Mrs. Dusseau and the Student Council Members ��

NATIONAL ELEMENTARY HONOR SOCIETY “HAT DAY” National Elementary Honor Society “Hat Day” is coming to Eisenhower Elementary School on Friday, December 9th. For $1.00 you can wear your favorite baseball cap, Mickey Mouse ears, Cowboy hat, Cubs hat, Fedora, etc. Proceeds will go toward purchasing gifts for our Angel Tree! Mrs. Jori Dusseau and the Members of NEHS ��

STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCHEON ‘Tis the season to be jolly!!! It is hard to believe that the holidays

are quickly approaching! Our Eisenhower Staff has been working like little elves keeping our kids smart, happy, and well cared for! In an effort to show our thanks, we will be hosting a “STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCHEON” on Friday,

December 9th, and we need your help to make this event a success!! Please consider helping out with one of the following:

Contribute $5.00 to Cover the Expenses of the Luncheon: If you can help with a monetary donation, please send the money in an envelope labeled “luncheon” with your name on it by Tuesday, December 6th, and have your child turn it into your teacher.

Help Supervise a Class: In order for the teachers to attend the luncheon, we need all the classrooms to be supervised. Most classes during this time are watching movies, going to recess, or eating lunch so there is not much needed to do! You can also eat lunch with your class if you are supervising them during their lunch time! At this time it appears that we have enough volunteers! Thank you in advance! Kevy Paviadakis and Carrie Mayden, Co-Chairs ��

SCRIP ORDERS Christmas is around the corner! Use Scrip Cards for all of your holiday supplies and gifts. Scrip order forms will go home on Monday, December 5th – will be due back in the office on Monday, December 12th and will be ready for pick up on Friday, December 16th. By getting your cards through our school, not only does this help Eisenhower but you earn money as well. Use these cards for gas, medication, pet supplies, groceries, Christmas gifts, etc. Also, please make certain that you let us know if you want your Scrip Cards held in the office for pickup. Otherwise, we will send them home with your students in their backpacks. Liz Patterson, Chairperson ��

NEWS FROM OUR SCHOOL NURSE Please send in an extra pair of clothes, including socks, for your child to keep at school during this wet weather and snow season coming up. A reminder that our corporation policy is for a student to be fever free for 24 hours before they may return to school for any temperature 100 degrees or above. Thank you! Mrs. Judith Maicher, RN BSN, Ike School Nurse ��

LOST & FOUND-FINAL DATE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16TH Attention Parents! Please check to make sure that your children have all their sweaters, jackets, sweatshirts, boots, etc., when they come home from school. Once again, we have accumulated a HUGE PILE of clothes in our “Lost and Found” boxes. We have set up a few tables in front of the library so please come in or have your children check to see if any of these items belong to them as soon as possible. Any items that are not claimed by Winter Break (Friday, December 16th) will be donated to St. Jude House. Mrs. Lori Hall, Head Custodian ��

WINTER BREAK CAMP-SOUTHLAKE YMCA We will have centers, stations, crafts and games. Each week Winter Break Campers will participate in an in-house community service project to help others! Winter Break Camp dates are Monday, December 19th through Friday, December 23rd and Monday, December 26th through Friday, December 30th at the Southlake Family YMCA (located at 1450 South Court Street in Crown Point). Times are from 6:30am to 6:00pm and cost for a full day is $27 for members and $40 for non-members with a $25 camp registration fee. For more info, go to www.slymca.org. ��

ANNUAL BREAKFAST WITH SANTA The K-Family (Kiwanis, Key Club and Builders Club) will be hosting their annual “Breakfast with Santa” at Holy Name Parish Gym located at 13209 Schneider Street, on Saturday, December 3rd from 9am to 11:30am. The menu will feature pancakes, sausage, milk, orange juice or coffee. Activities will include a gift with Santa, a Craft Table, Bake Sale and Raffles. The cost is $5.00 per person and children two years old and under are free. No reservations are necessary. For more info, call: (219) 306-2919. ��

SANTA’S BOWLING PARTY You’re invited to Santa’s Bowling Party at the Super Bowl located at 218 South East Street in Crown Point on Sunday, December 18th. You can

bowl and visit with Santa and his elves. You can make reservations for bowling at 10:15am, 12noon, 1:45pm and 3:30pm for your one hour of unlimited bowling. The cost is $11.50 per child which includes: shoes, one hour of unlimited bowling, time to share your Christmas wish list

with Santa, cookies, and a Christmas gift. If you just want to visit with Santa and get your gift, come in anytime and the cost is $8.00 per child. Bring your camera and take pictures for free with Santa – the

Super Bowl is “smoke free.” ��

KEY CLUB INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS PARTY The Key Club International will be hosting a Christmas Party on Wednesday, December 14th from 6:00 to 7:30pm in the Cafeteria of Crown Point High School-enter through the front doors. Come and bring

your kids for games, arts and crafts and a chance to see Mr. and Mrs. Claus themselves! Wear your favorite pajamas to celebrate the holidays! ��

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