JUne 11, 2010 Issue:

• Note from Ms. Smith
• Last Day of School: June 17. Early Realease, 1:35p. Report Cards Go Home with Students
• 2010-11 applications for Free & Reduced Price Meals were sent home. Due June 17.
• Fied Day Reminders and Rules!
• Important news from the Heath Clinic
• Clifford Report...
• Program Fees
• SENSE Summer Hours
• Community Corner
• Habitat for Humanity
• Field Day Donors -- Thanks!
• Field Day Help/Donations
• IMCPL Summer Reading Program

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May 27, 2010 Issue:

• Note from Ms. Smith
• Jump Rope for Heart
• Registration Packets due June 8
• PTO Meeting, Elections, Planning -- Jun 1 at 6:30p
• Summer Choir Camp
• Note -- State Law Regarding Medication Pick-Up
• Clifford Report...
• Thank-You from Mr. Hanna
• Community Corner
• Habitat for Humanity
• T&C Tree and Lawn Care -- Thanks!
• Field Day Help/Donations
• IMCPL Summer Reading Program
• Moms and Muffins -- June 4, 7:30a

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May 14, 2010 Issue:

• Note from Ms. Smith
• Jump Rope for Heart
• FYI: Boys and Girls Club closed May 24-June 11
• Summer Choir Camp
• Clifford Report...
• Community Corner
• Habitat for Humanity

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April 30, 2010 Issue:

• Note from Mr. Hanna
• New dismissal time
• Book Fair 2-for-1 -- see inside!
• Spring Music, Dance, and Art Programs and Exhibits are Coming Up!
• Parent Surveys
• Clifford Report...
• Community Corner
• Save our library!
• Reading Room Grand Opening - May 3
• Pleasant Run Cleanup: May 1, 9-11am
• "Inspire the Fountain"
• Habitat For Humanity

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April 16, 2010 Issue:

• A Note from Mr. Hanna: New Head of School Selected!
• New dismissal time
• Book Fair deal!
• Leaving Kids in a Car Unattended -- a Felony (!)
• Clifford Report...
• Community Corner
• Moms and Muffins - April 30, 7:30-55a
• Reading Room Grand Opening
• KIB's Great Indy Cleanup

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March 5, 2010 Issue:

• A Note from Mr. Hanna
• 2010/11 Enrollment and Re-Enrollment Info
• Picture Day: March 9
• Lead Poisoning
• Clifford Report...
• Community Corner
• Preschoolers at Play
• Being Green
• Tax time assistance

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February 26, 2010 Issue:

• A Note from Mr. Hanna: ISTEP Reminders
• 2010/11 Enrollment and Re-Enrollment Info
• Picture Day: March 9
• Haiti Relief
• Lead Poisoning
• Are You Late?
• Clifford Report...

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February 11, 2010 Issue:

• A Note from Mr. Hanna: Head of School Search, and Student Drop-Off Safety
• 2010/11 Enrollment and Re-Enrollment Info
• Picture Day: March 9
• Meal Services
• Clifford Report...
• Community Corner
• Moms and Muffins - Friday Feb 26, 7:30-7:55am
• 2010 Census -- Job Opportunity!
• Tax time assistance

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February 11, 2010 Issue:

• A Note from Mr. Hanna: Snow Days
• 2010/11 Re-Enrollment
• Fundraiser Sheets, Toys -- Please help us remove these distractions
• Clifford Report...

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February 5, 2010 Issue:

• A Note from Mr. Hanna: A Few Thoughts
• Info About Re-Enrollment for 2010/11 School Year
• Pennies for Haiti
• Fundraiser Sheets, Toys -- Please help us remove these distractions
• Clifford Report...
• Community Report
• Monthly Family Dinner Night. How to Prepare Your Student for ISTEP! Feb 18, 6-7p. RSVP, please.

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January 29, 2010 Issue:

• A Note from Mr. Hanna: A Few Thoughts
• Info About Re-Enrollment for 2010/11 School Year
• Pennies for Haiti
• Fundraiser Sheets, Toys -- Please help us remove these distractions
• Clifford Report...
• Community Report
• Monthly Family Dinner Night. How to Prepare Your Student for ISTEP! Feb 18, 6-7p. RSVP, please.

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December 18, 2009 Issue:

• Note from Dr. Lasmanis: Final Notes!
• Program Pictures
• Clifford Report...

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December 11, 2009 Issue:

• Note from Dr. Lasmanis: Busy Weeks!
• Polar Express Day
• Coats, Hats, Scarves, and Gloves
• Inclement Weather Procedures
• Community Corner
• Breakfast with Santa
• Christmas Sale at 901 Shelby!
• PTO Santa Shoppe
• Clifford Report...
• Photos

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December 04, 2009 Issue:

• Note from Dr. Lasmanis: New Face Around Campus
• H1N1 Vaccination
• Book Fair -- Volunteers Needed!
• Book Fair BINGO!
• Inclement Weather Procedures
• Winter Clothing
• Community Corner
• Energy Assistance Community Action of Greater Indianapolis
• Cancelled Events: Dec 8 Community Council Meeting; Dec 11 Moms and Muffins.
• Craft Day
• Girl Scout Call Out!
• Clifford Report...

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November 12, 2009 Issue:

• Note from Dr. Lasmanis: Traditions
• H1N1 Vaccination
• Book Fair -- Volunteers Needed!
• Community Corner:
• Energy Assistance Community Action of Greater Indianapolis
• SENSE Paper Drive
• Health Education Field Trips and Programs!
• Girl Scout Call Out!
• Clifford Report...

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November 6, 2009 Issue:

• Note from Dr. Lasmanis: Tonic Gallery
• H1N1 Vaccination
• PTO Meeting
• Early Drop Off Info and Requirements
• Community Corner:
• Play and Learn Program
• Energy Assistance Community Action of Greater Indianapolis
• SENSE Paper Drive
• United Christmas Service
• Clifford Report...

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October 16, 2009 Issue:

• Note from Dr. Lasmanis: Staying Healthy, Staff Changes
• Cold and Flue Season Reminders
• Inclement Weather -- School Closures and Delays
• Community Corner
• Play and Learn Program
• SENSE yard signs
• Clifford Report...
• News from the Art Department
• Report: SENSE Resource Fair Success (article with photos)

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September 25, 2009 Issue:

• Note from Dr. Lasmanis: H1N1 Tips, Grade Level Dinners
• Spotlight Partner: Second Story
• Community Corner
• Public Library
• Moms and Muffins, Sep 25
• SENSE yard signs
• Clifford Report...
• News from the Art Department
• Report: SENSE Resource Fair Success (article with photos)

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September 18, 2009 Issue:

• Note from Dr. Lasmanis: Cell Phones and Kids, and more
• Last call: application for free or reduced lunch
• Spotlight Partner: Chik-Fil-A
• Community Corner
• Wheeler Arts Open House
• Masterpiece in a day -- Fountain Square
• Moms and Muffins, Sep 25
• SENSE yard signs
• PTO News
• Cambell's labels, Box Tops for Education
• Clifford Report...
• News from the Art Department
• Report: SENSE Resource Fair Success (article with photos)

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September 11, 2009 Issue:

• Note from Dr. Lasmanis: Internet Safety
• How to get an application for free or reduced lunch
• Spotlight Partner: Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance
• Community Corner
• SENSE Resource Fair
• SENSE yard signs
• Clifford Report...

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September 4, 2009 Issue:

• Note from Dr. Lasmanis: H1N1 revisited
• Picture day info
• How to get an application for free or reduced lunch
• Donations needed: hand sanitizer
• Spotlight Partner: Boy Scouts of America
• Community Corner
• SENSE Resource Fair
• Fountain Square Library
• SENSE yard signs
• Garfield Park kids programs
• First Friday - Art Gallery Walk
• Clifford Report...

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August 28, 2009 Issue:

• Note from Dr. Lasmanis: Flu Prevention
• Collect Soda Tabs for the Ronald McDonald House charity
• Invitation: Community Council Meeting - RSVP please
• Donations needed: hand sanitizer
• Spotlight Partner: Gilchrist and Soames
• Community Corner
• EASY Book and Youth Activity Directory
• Moms and Muffins
• SENSE yard signs
• Creative Kids! After School Arts Programs
• Rhythmic Gymnastics of Indiana
• Clifford Report - Congrats Mr. Strolberg's class!
• Fighting the Flu

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August 21, 2009 Issue:

• Note from Dr. Lasmanis: Community - Get Involved!
• Vision and hearing screenings: Aug 24, 25
• Turn in soda tabs for charity -- see inside!
• Lunch Prices
• Community Council Meeting information - RSVP required
• Spotlight Partner: GIRLS, INC.
• Community Corner
• Learn about free SENSE Clubs!
• Moms and Muffins - Aug 28, 7:30-8:00am
• SENSE yard signs
• Garfield Park kids programs
• Pal football
• Mobile Dentist
• PTO Family Resource Fair and Ice Cream Social! RSVP required!

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August 13, 2009 Issue:

• Lunch info
• Shine your smile day: permission slip required
• Vision and hearing screenings: Aug 24, 25
• Turn in soda tabs for charity -- see inside!
• Note about scheduling Dr and dentist appointments

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August 7, 2009 Issue:

• From Dr. Lasmanis: School calendar changes
• Reminders and Info:
  • Blue Fridays!
  • Shine your smile, Vision and Hearing Screenings
  • Info: drop off and pick up requirements
  • Community Corner: Uniform exchange, Back to School Bash

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July 31, 2009 Issue:

• From Dr. Lasmanis: Mark Your Calendars! Spots for students still available in some grades -- pass it on!
• Reminders and Info:
  • Check the Calendar!
  • Boys and Girls Club Closed for Three Weeks -- Reopens Monday, August 24
  • Transportation scheduling reminders
  • Info about applications for Free and Reduced Lunch Program
• Photos: Meet our new teachers!
• Photos: SENSE Staff Teambuilding over the summer

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July 24, 2009 Issue:

• From Dr. Lasmanis: Welcome Back!
• Reminders and Info:
  • Boys and Girls Club Closed for Three Weeks -- Reopens Monday, August 24
  • Transportation scheduling reminders
  • Info about applications for Free and Reduced Lunch Program
  • Registration packets due

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June 12, 2009 Issue:

• From Dr. Lasmanis: SENSE teachers' continuing education
• Reminders and Info:
  • Field Day, June 16 (download newsletter for more info)
  • Look for SENSE registration packets for next year!
  • Last Day of School: June 17
  • Awards Ceremony, June 17: KG-3 from 9:00-9:45, 4-6 from 10:00-10:45
  • Immunization requirements
  • Soda pop tab collection
  • Visit the lost and found if you are missing items
• Medication pick-up at the end of the school year
• Early Drop-Off and Late Pick-Up billing
• Community Corner: Free Rollerskating Info, Free Health Clinic for Students

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May 29, 2009 Issue:

• Important parent survey reminder
• Reminders and Info:
  • Return PTO GFS forms
  • SENSE summer registration
  • Boys and Girls Club closure June 01-12
  • Notify SENSE of changes to your address, phone, and/or email
  • Summer reading program
  • Immunization requirements
• Attendance surprise!
• Community Corner: Garfield Park Family Planting Day; Summer Reading Program
• Book Fair Success
• PTO meeting June 09 at 6:30pm. All families and kids are welcome.

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September 12, 2008 Issue:

• Message from Dr. Lasmanis: ISTEP
• Collect soda pop tops for Ronald McDonald House!
• ISTEP schedules

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September 5, 2008 Issue:

• ISTEP Reminder! Make sure your child attends every school day Sept 15-26th!
• SAFETY: Criminal background checks for adult volunteers
• SAFETY: New steps to take when changing a student's transportation method!
• Reminder: school policy on student use of cell phones, music players, and other electronics at school
• Reminder: Picture day Oct 21
• Reminder: Students must arrive before 8:20am
• Look out for surveys coming home that will help SENSE win a grant to have after-school programs!

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August 29, 2008 Issue:

• Message from Dr. Lasmanis: The Six Levels of Character CORE VALUES
• ISTEP info for parents
• Important: info about returning to school after lice.
• You are invited to visit your student at school. Here's how!
• SAFETY: security procedures for coming into the building.
• News and photos from the art room!
• Request: An easy donation to keep kids clean is to donate old t-shirts for students to wear as smocks in art class!
• Parent Survey

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August 22, 2008 Issue:

• Message from Dr. Lasmanis: Blue Friday!
• Important: Info about late pick-up charges
• Reminder: dress code (see Family Handbook)
• Reminder: drop-off and change-of-transportation procedures
• Notice: vision and hearing screenings August 26
• Request: An easy donation to keep kids clean is to donate old t-shirts for students to wear as smocks in art class!

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August 14, 2008 Issue:

• Message from Dr. Lasmanis: Great Expectations
• Mobile Dentist info
• "Moms and Muffins" social event info
• Request—Please donate old t-shirts for art class smocks.

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August 8, 2008 Issue:

• Message from Dr. Lasmanis: Attendance Excellence
• Mobile Dentist Info
• Request—old T-shirts for art class!
• Announcement—Board Meeting at 6:00pm Aug 11.
• Reminder—students must be in class by 8:20, or sign in late with a parent.

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August 1, 2008 Issue:

• Getting Plugged-In at SENSE!
• Early Drop-Off (childcare) Program sign-up sheet!
• Reminder—read, sign, and return the 2008-09 Family Handbook!
• Reminder—Mobile Dentist comes to SENSE August 22, 2008.
• Reminder—students must be in class by 8:20, or sign in late with a parent.

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July 28, 2008 Issue:

• Drop off and pickup schedules
• Early Drop-Off (childcare) Program sign-up sheet!
• Reminder: Sign and return the 2008-09 Family Handbook, which will be passed out Monday July, 28.

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June 13, 2008 Issue:

• Note from Dr. Lasmanis: Graduation; Perfect Attendance lunch
• News & Reminders: Student Enrollment; Updating your Contact Info; Payment of outstanding school bills; Providing immunization records; Summer Reading Spectacular; 1st Grade Zoo visit
• Perfect Attendance Shopping Spree pictures
• Field Day pictures

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June 06, 2008 Issue:

• Note from Dr. Lasmanis: End of Year Pick-up and Drop-off
• Next Week's Schedule: Monday—Full Day; Tuesday—Early Dismissal; Wednesday—Early Dismissal; Thursday — Full Day [Field Day]; Friday—Early dismissal [Last Day of School!]
• Field Day Reminders
• Boys and Girls School closed through June 13
• Attendance update
• After School Program pictures

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May 30, 2008 Issue:

• Note from Dr. Lasmanis: Virus of Violence presentation signup
• News & Reminders: Field Day; Boys and Girls Club; Summer Reading Spectacular
• From the Clinic: Sending Meds Home; Immunizations
• Attendance update
• Science Fair pictures
• News from a Classroom: Silly Safari
• Virus of Violence SIGN-UP SHEET

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