NEWSLETTER October 26th, 2018

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1 Upcoming Events Monday, Oct. 29th Vision Screening 3rd & 5th Grade PTO Meeting 6:00pm Hat Day Tuesday, Oct. 30th Picture Retakes Pajama Day Mindful Marauders Program Begins Wednesday, Oct. 31st Costume Day (See Guidelines) Thursday, Nov. 1st Mismatch Day Friday, Nov. 2nd Red All Over Day Thursday, Nov. 8th Student of the Month Celebration Monday, Nov. 12th Veteran s Day Program 1:00pm PTO Meeting 6:00pm NEWSLETTER October 26th, 2018 Stay up to date with all the exciting things happening at FES! Remind to Veteran s Day Program It s that time of year again! Fortville Elementary School will be having their annual Veterans Day celebration on Monday, November 12, 2018 at 1:00p.m. We would like any and all Veterans and active service men and women to join us so that we can show our appreciation. Students are encouraged to invite veterans and current military service men and women they know to this celebration. We look forward to honoring our heroes! Holiday Assistance The holiday season is drawing near! If your family may need a referral for holiday assistance this year, please contact Krista Weber, FES School Counselor at or krista.weber@mvcsc.k12.in.us to request an application. All completed applications must be returned by WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, MV Cooperative Closet The MV Cooperative Closet is up and running. If you have a child that is in need of clean, gently used clothing please contact Krista Weber, FES School Counselor, at or krista.weber@mvcsc.k12.in.us Lady Marauder Basketball Club MVHS Girls Basketball Coaches will be offering a skills, drills, and fundamentals club for all girls in grades 2nd-5th interested in learning and improving their basketball skills. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Facebook Fortville Elem

2 More Upcoming Events Thursday, Nov. 15th Special Education Parent Night MVCSC Tuesday, Nov. 20th PTO Sponsored Skating Party November 21st-23rd Thanksgiving Break NO SCHOOL Nov. 26th - Nov. 30th Scholastic Book Fair Week Friday, Nov. 30th Grandparents Day Red Ribbon Week Red Ribbon Week is a national campaign that is annually promoted in schools. This program provides awareness, advocacy and resources to schools to provide a leadership role in drug prevention. During the week of Oct. 26th, FES will recognize this national campaign. Part of the recognition will be in the form or Red Ribbon Spirit Week. The schedule for the themed days can be found on the attached document. We would like to point out that while Wednesday s costume day is generally a favorite among students, we do have firm and strict rules regarding this spirit day. Costumes may not be scary in nature, include blood, promote anything that violate school policy, include accessories that violate school policy such as plastic guns, swords, knives and weapons, and lastly no masks of any kind. If you have any questions or need further clarification please reach out to Mrs. Muffler and/or Mrs. Gale. Mt. Vernon Night with the PACERS! The Indiana Pacers have invited Mt.Vernon Schools to Bankers Life Fieldhouse for the Pacers vs. New York Knicks game on Sunday, December 16th. Today, students are bringing home a packet that explains the event. There are even opportunities for students to earn prizes! The deadline to order tickets is Tuesday, November 27th. Tickets can be ordered online or by using the enclosed order form. (Alternate games/dates are also available.) Page 2

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4 Lady Marauder Basketball Club BASKETBALL Skills, Drills, and Fundamentals Grades 2nd - 5th Join MVHS Girls Basketball Coaches to develop the needed fundamentals for future Lady Marauders. TIME: 7:00-8:15 pm LOCATION: Mt. Vernon High School Gym DATES: Monday, November 5th Thursday, November 8th Monday, November 12th Thursday, November 15th Monday, November 19th Monday, November 26th COST: $30 - Checks need to be made out to Mt. Vernon Girls Basketball Please turn in slip and money to MVHS Athletic Dept. - Attn: Julie Shelton Player Name: Grade: Parent Name: Phone: Payment: CASH or CHECK Mt. Vernon High School ~ 8112 N. 200 West ~ Fortville, IN 46040

5 Pre Kindergarten through 8 th Grade Boys and Girls Mt. Vernon Optimist Basketball Program Registration is now through November 11, 2018 Late registration is November 12, 2018 through November 17, 2018 Games are between January 11, 2019 through March 7, 2019 Register online at Registration is $90 Late registration is $105 For over a century, Optimist International has changed many lives for the better. Today, we continue to Bring Out the Best in Youth, Our Members, and Our Communities. Optimists leave a legacy of caring, sharing, leadership and love. Optimist communities in the United States, Canada, and the nations of the Caribbean, run a range of programs and activities that help our young people succeed. From our oratorical and essay contests to our respect for law and youth appreciation programs, Optimists respond to the needs of their local and global communities.

6 The Mt. Vernon High School Band of Marauders would love your support as MVHS hosts STATE FINALS for ISSMA Scholastic A Class on Sat., Oct 27! MV will perform at 2:57 p.m., against 13 other high schools from across Indiana, but come out & enjoy a day full of student talent that begins at 1 p.m. Admission is $7/adults $5/ students (cash only). Due to this event, traffic will be heavier in and around campus. If your child plays soccer with Mt. Vernon Optimist, parking will be in the north lot of FES. Anyone attending the Indy Premier soccer games is directed to the extra parking in the lot west of the high school soccer fields. Please look for the parking signs for more guidance.

7 1:00-3:00 pm 4-H Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall 620 Apple Street Greenfield, IN Youth in Kindergarten - 12 th grade will receive a prize for enrolling in 4-H at this event! Youth can decorate a cupcake to take home while learning more about what 4-H has to offer! For more information contact Purdue Extension- Hancock County at Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action institution.

8 Learning to cope with life s challenges 4:30 8 p.m. Tues., Nov. 6 Park Chapel 1176 E McKenzie Rd Greenfield, IN parkchapel.org Come and hear what Hancock County is doing to change the way we talk about mental health! 4:30 p.m Doors open + vendor fair 5 p.m FREE dinner 6-8 p.m Feature presentations RSVP by 11/2 at (317) or akirkpatrick@hancockregional.org RESOURCES+VENDORS Visit us online at

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