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The Weston Weekly July 31, 2020

It was so nice to see students in our hallways this week. There was endless laughter and smiles as students and staff greeted each other after many long months. I must say thank you to each of you. We appreciate you educating your student(s) on how to wear their mask and the importance of keeping each other safe.

We realize transportation took a little longer this week. It will become quicker as we adjust to our new arrival and dismissal locations. The orange signs in the window were a large help. Thank you for displaying them.

Weston will continue to make any necessary adjustments to ensure the safety of our students, their families and staff. Please have a restful and enjoyable weekend. ~Mrs. Welch

2020-2021 Return To School

Greenfield Central Re-Entry Plan ~ Please visit the GC website to read through our re-entry plan. This plan with answer many of your questions in regards to the teaching environment.

News From The Clinic

Medication ~ Students may not self-carry medications to and from school. A parent/guardian listed in PowerSchool will need to make an appointment to bring ther student's medication in. Please wear a face mask upon entering our building. The necessary medical forms are provided below. Please have these completed before dropping off medication(s).

News From The Clinic ~ Due to our current situation, visits to the clinic will be limited for non-urgent visitors. If you have a student prone to accidents, you are advised to pack an extra pair of clothes in their backpack. We do have designated adults in the school to assist students with these matters, if needed.

School News

Visitors/Volunteers ~ Due to restrictions with CoVid 19, please contact the office to make an appointment. You can call 317-462-1492.

The Weston Way ~ At Weston Elementary School, our students follow our “Weston Way.” You can help by reinforcing these at home with your child! The daily expectations at Weston are simple:

1. Be Respectful

2. Be Responsible

3. Be Ready to Learn

Devices ~ Please remind your student to bring their device to and from school. They will need be charged nightly. We appreciate your help with this.

Transportation

Arrival: Car riders, walkers, & breakfast students ~ 7:20 AM

Bus riders ~ 7:30 AM

Tardy Bell ~ 7:40 AM

Dismissal: All students ~ 2:00 PM

Transportation Changes ~ Due to changes in our bus arrival time after school and the predicted increase in car riders, the car line for grades 1st thru 3rd has moved to the North side of the building (Back of the building -Door 7). Kindergarten car line will remain on the West side (Door 3) of the building. Please see the map below. *The only transportation change allowed is from bus rider to car rider and vice versa. No special transportation requests will be honored this school year.*

*Please note the change in location for our car and bus lines. Kindergarten reports to the west side of the building*

Arrival/Dismissal Times ~

  • Doors open to walkers and car riders at 7:20 AM. Walkers will enter and exit through the main entrance. Kindergarten enters through Door 3 and grades 1 thru 3 enter through Door 7 (North side of building). Bus riders eating breakfast will be released at 7:20. All other bus riders will be released at 7:30. The tardy bell rings at 7:40.
  • Car riders will be provided with two orange signs. Please write heavy and dark the information required. We ask that you please display this in your window when proceeding through the pick-up line at dismissal. *To ensure the health and safety of everyone, there will be no walk up car riders this year. All adults must remain in their vehicles and proceed through the car line.*

School Dismissal Manager ~ Weston Elementary School uses a dismissal managing software called School Dismissal Manager (www.schooldismissalmanager.com) for all transportation arrangements and changes. Parents are able to manage where and when students go after school securely online. It is our hope that this online (or smartphone) process will make things easier for you when you have changes or recurring arrangements! You will receive a welcome email with your login credentials in the next few weeks, so please be on the lookout for this. I will also send out an email once the logins are sent to you as a reminder. For those of you who used this system last year, ALL parents will receive a new welcome letter and new login credentials.

Ride 360 ~ New this year! You will now be able to see bus information via Ride 360 Just download the app and link your child to your account (you will need your student’s Student ID from Powerschool), then you will be able to see bus information. This can help with bus pick up in the morning and drop off times after school. We are still working through getting this software up and running, so please stay tuned.

Supply Lists

School Supply Lists ~ Each student is encouraged to bring a water bottle to school with them. Our water fountains will not be in use, but we will have bottle filling stations available.

Social Work Corner ~ Mrs. Miller

Milk Distribution - Prairie Farms will be distributing free milk at the Hancock County Fairgrounds on the following dates:

Tuesday, 8/4 from 1:00-4:00 PM

Wednesday, 8/19 from 8:00 AM to 12:00

  • If you are in need of school supplies for your child(ren), please contact Mrs. Terry Miller @ Weston Elementary. She will gather needed supplies for your child and get them to your child on the first day of school. Mrs. Miller’s email address is temiller@gcsc.k12.in.us. Please indicate your child(ren)’s name and grade level in the email.

Calendar and Menus

School Lunch & Breakfast Fees ~

Breakfast & Lunch Menus ~ Please click below to access our menus.

EZ School Pay ~ Lunch Accounts - Greenfield-Central is once again using www.ezschoolpay.com to put lunch money in your child’s lunch account (there is a small fee and you will need your child’s student number found on Powerschool). Lunch money may also be submitted by check when you come to registration. Please be sure to keep your child’s lunch account in good standing. Additionally, our cafeteria computer system does not have the capabilities to put a “block” on student lunch accounts for purchasing extra lunch items. You will want to make sure your child is on the same page as you when it comes to spending lunch account money. FYI, you can also pay textbook rental fees and iPad insurance on ezschoolpay as well!

Clubs and Activities

YMCA

YMCA ~ We will still offer YMCA after school care at Weston. Please visit the link below to register your student and read more information regarding the program.

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