Eagle's Nest Family Newsletter
August 2022
Maria Montessori Quote for August
Education for a New World, Maria Montessori, page 68
Some of our beautiful Montessori materials!
EAGLE'S NEST TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Absence Communication Information
- Afterschool Pickup
- Upcoming Events/Dates
- Camptown
- Food Pantry, Thursday
- Technology Agreement
- IPS Dress Code/Uniform Policy
- CLD: Precious Miss
- How can I help?
- Schoolwide Expectations Matrix
- Montessori at Indians Game
- Spirit Wear
- Dress Code Policy
- Volunteer Information
- Eagle Fan Club
- Help/Questions
Thank you for letting the school know at either 317-226-4256 or fwp356@myips.org if your child will be absent.
AFTERNOON PICK-UP: WEST SIDE OF SCHOOL ONLY (COLUMBIA AVE.) DOOR 1
We utilize a dismissal app called iDismiss. You must display this number in the front windshield of your car during pick-up. All families were mailed a tag with each child’s name. You will receive a designated tag that corresponds to your family. If you don’t have your tag, you MUST come into the Main Office to pick-up your child and to get a new tag. Staff cannot check identifications or give children to unauthorized pick-up cars. Staff will not load other people’s children in your car; you must go through the office and sign the other child out, unless it is a DAILY routine, and both numbers are displayed.
EXPECTATIONS AND GUIDELINES FOR PICK-UP / DROP OFF
Cell phones should not be used when the vehicle is in the loading area as we need your full attention to make sure everyone’s safety is ensured.
Approach the school from the south as you proceed north on Columbia Street.
All entering and exiting of vehicles is to occur on the passenger side ONLY, with the vehicle at the curb.
Please follow the directions of the staff, as this duty requires a lot of multi-tasking.
Do not attempt to drop off or pick-up your scholar if you are traveling south on Columbia Street. Enter the pick-up line from the south, traveling north. Student and staff safety is our top priority. By not following the guidelines we could have an accident that could cause injury. No one wants that for their child or any other child. School Police may ticket cars coming from the north.
Once the student has excited the car they must go directly to the building’s main entrance, Door 1. A staff member will be there to assist them.
Please understand that for this to work safely, we have to require that everyone follows the guidelines. If you do not, you will have to park daily and walk your child into the school. We do drop off/pick up as a convenience for parents but we must have everyone’s cooperation to make it work. The staff on duty is spending time outside doing this no matter what the weather is so please appreciate their efforts to serve the students as efficiently as possible.
Students should be able to exit the car on their own.
Drivers and passengers are expected to follow all directions of the Francis W Parker Staff members directing the line. The safety of our students and staff is our number one priority! With your help we can make our car rider line safe and efficient.
Upcoming Events/Dates
August 9: Camptown Team Building for middle school
August 25, Thursday: Social and Emotional Night, Eagle Fan Club and State of the School
September 5-6: No School for students
The Parker Montessori Food Pantry will be stocked and open this Thursday, August 11!
Dress Code
How can I help?
August: sparkling bottled (or canned) water
Ongoing-You have seen this before:
Please review the Expectations Matrix. These are the behavior expectations for our community.
Do you want to volunteer?
Notes:
All volunteers must wear masks in school.
Please do not plan to bring younger children.
Mrs. Abuul-Aleem will contact volunteers regarding application status.
Join Eagle Fan Club on Facebook
Eagle Fan Club Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/EagleFanClub
Eagle Fan Club Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/eaglefanclub
If you need HELP or have questions:
Or phone the main school number at 317-226-4256 and Ms. Buchanan-Schwanke (sometimes called Mrs. B), our Administrative Associate, will assist you with questions and technology help.
Parker Montessori Vision
Email: rembertc@myips.org
Website: www.myips.org/franciswparker56
Location: 2353 Columbia Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Phone: 317.226.4256
Facebook: facebook.com/FrancisParker56