Sept. 26, 2017 e-Newsletter
Making Summer Reading Fun!
This month, students in grades 4-8 showcased their summer reading knowledge by working on a variety of projects specific to their grade level and teacher. Pictured examples include (above) the fifth grade's creation of "Bloom Balls," with each of the figure's 12 sides representing a different comprehension topic related to the books, and (below) storyboards from Mrs. Fabian's sixth-grade class that featured a collection of six art panels based on different parts of the novel.
ON OUR WEBSITE
- Welcoming our new faculty and staff members
- "Indy Insights" blog: Back-to-School Jitters (by Dr. Dahra Williams, Consulting Psychologist)
REMINDER
Picture Days
Individual and class photo days will take place on Wednesday (lower school) and Thursday (middle school) of this week. Please see below for all the details and ordering information.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
The Student Government Association's Executive Committee recently met to put together ideas for fundraisers to help those impacted by the recent hurricanes. After thoughtful discussion, we are excited to have both a "Quarter War" for our middle school students and a "Coin Drive" for our lower schoolers (details are available by clicking the links). This fundraiser started Monday and will run through the remainder of the week. We appreciate any contribution that your child makes, and we hope our school will be able to make a nice donation to the American Red Cross.
UPCOMING EVENTS
9/27 - Lower School Picture Day (Rain date: Wed, 10/4)
9/28 - Middle School Picture Day (Rain date: Thu, 10/5)
9/28 - Academic Open House for ECI-grade 4 at 6 p.m.
10/6 - In-service Day (school closed, Extended Day open)
10/9 - Columbus Day (school and Extended Day open)
Click here for the 2017-18 calendar at a glance.
Click here for the full 2017-18 school calendar.
returns for the 2017-18 school year! Registration for our first session on Tuesday, Oct. 24, is now available. If you're interested in this FREE program, please click the logo above for details.
Click the logo above to visit the fall sports "Teams & Results" page, where you can stay up-to-date on all the latest news and recaps about Patriot athletics!
THE INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL BLOG
Click the "Indy Insights" logo above for a collection of useful ideas, guidance and resources by members of our faculty, administration and staff.
Did you know that Extended Day offers a variety of special programs throughout the school year? Click here for all the details.
SAY CHEEEEEESE!
Back by popular demand: School pictures will be taken outdoors by Apple Branch School Photography!
Picture Day will take place on the following days:
- Lower School students – this Wednesday, Sept. 27
- Middle School students – this Thursday, Sept. 28
Class pictures will also be taken on these dates.
Apple Branch has a pre-pay program where you order your child's photo before Picture Day.
You can order in one of two easy ways:
1. Online by clicking here
2. Fill out the paper order form that will be coming in your child's folder and return it to the school on or before Picture Day. That form can also be accessed here: front and back.
The incredibly popular "Family Bingo Night," sponsored by the Independence Parents' Association (IPA), is now SOLD OUT! We look forward to seeing our families on Friday, Oct. 13, in the gym for another night of fun, prizes and excitement.
For those wishing to volunteer at this event, please click here.
ADMISSION OPEN HOUSE
Admission Open House is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 12, from 1-4 p.m. However, if you know of any interested prospective parents, please inform them that they are more than welcome to schedule a tour before then by calling the Admission Office at 302-239-0332 or emailing Donna Sentman, Admission Coordinator.
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