SENSE Charter

AYS, Inc at SENSE Charter School Our before and after-school program, AYS, has openings for SENSE students in grades 1-3. FREE! The program concentrates on homework help, hands-on activities, games, gym and outdoor play, art, STEAM, literacy, math and time with friends. AYS is a leading provider of before-and after-school programs in central Indiana. AYS is the best way for kids to learn, grow, play and stay safe in an environment that you already trust: right here in the school at SENSE. AYS serves nutritious snacks and active games to support kids’ health. Before school hours are 6:30 am – 8:00 and then again after school – 3:15-6:00 pm. AYS is open on all regular school days and early release days. AYS is closed on all holidays. Register now! Space is limited. www.ayskids,org For more information email sense@ayskids.org or call 317.283.3817

Boys from the SENSE Cub Scouts, Pack 18, are working on their builder lesson these next three weeks. In it they are learning about the 3Rs. Recycle, Reduce, and Reuse. Here the boys are reusing popsicle sticks to make bird feeders.

The Salvation Army Indiana Division has been providing Christmas assistance to the community for generations. This year with Angel Tree for 2018, they will be providing both vital needs and a joyful Christmas to children in families who qualify. Is my family eligible for assistance? Registration opens for Christmas on October 22nd. Angel Tree is designed to help families whose income falls below the 2018 United States Poverty Guidelines. The qualified income level is dependent upon the number of persons in your household, so visit aspe.hhs.gov/poverty-guidelines to determine whether your family qualifies. If you are already planning to apply for Christmas assistance from another agency or organization, please do not apply for Angel Tree, too. Our goal is to ensure that as many central Indiana children as possible are able to have a special Christmas. Which of my children are eligible for Angel Tree? Children ages 0-12 who are residents of Marion, Hamilton, and Johnson County Indiana, are eligible for assistance through the Angel Tree program. When can I sign up for Assistance? Angel Tree applications take place from October 22nd through November 2nd. Where can I sign up for Assistance? There are two Indianapolis locations where applicants can sign up. The times for visiting these locations is Monday - Friday from 9:00am-4:00pm. Thursday, 9:00am-4:00pm & 6:00pm-8:00pm. Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm. • The Salvation Army Fountain Square Corps Community Center at 1337 S. Shelby Street. • The Salvation Army Eagle Creek Corps Community Center at 4400 N. High School Road. What items must I bring with me in order to apply for Angel Tree assistance? All applicants must bring the following with them on the day they apply. Applications cannot be processed without these items. • Valid form of photo ID for applicant (examples: U.S. Driver’s License, U.S. Passport, Indiana State ID, School ID, Green Card, etc.) • Proof of residence (examples: utility bill, bank statement, etc.); must be within the last month before registering. • Proof of ALL income, earned and unearned (includes: check stubs, unemployment, SSI, pensions, veteran benefits, disability, SNAP, child support, TANF/AFDC, WIC, etc.); documents MUST have a dollar amount on them, as we cannot accept a SNAP card or appointment letter; SNAP cannot be your only form of income. • Proof of rent, mortgage, or subsidized housing (receipt, lease, or letter from landlord) • Proof of ALL other expenses (includes: car loan, medical bills, credit cards, other loans, etc.) • All current utility statements (includes: electric, water, gas, cable, phone, etc.) • Birth Certificates for all children to be registered. • List of all clothing and shoe sizes for children to be registered. I still have questions. Who can I can I contact? Contact Samantha Hyde at samantha_hyde@usc.salvationarmy.org with any questions you have about Angel Tree.

Ms. Louie and Ms. Settle’s 5th grade classes wrapped up their Native American unit by playing a version of Traders vs Buffalo. Part 2... :-)

Ms. Louie and Ms. Settle’s 5th grade classes wrapped up their Native American unit by playing a version of Traders vs Buffalo.

Orange bus is running 10 minutes late. Caught by Train!

Everyone was all smiles last night at the SENSE Family Skate Party at Wheels of Wonder (WOW). Thanks to all the families and staff for coming out to roll with us. We had a great turnout. And it was big fun for all! Pictured here is Erica Oakes and SENSE teacher, Rebecca Widener at the event. The next Family Skate Party is in May. Hoping you can join us then!

Mrs. Martin’s class had their annual Reader’s Theater Folktales. There was a fantastic turnout and a lot of love and support from the families!

The SENSE Charter volleyball team ended their season last week with a Championship win! Big thanks go to our coaches Taylor Louie and Sarah Hedien for leading them to victory. We are so proud of their season! Way to go ladies!

Making friends for life at SENSE! Lunch with Mr. Fox is where all the cool kids are!

Fall Break Starts Thursday at 1:15PM and School Resumes Monday, October 22nd!

The Indy Eleven soccer supporters group, Slaughterhouse-19 (SH-19), helped us make our goal towards helping us feed the families of SENSE with a mammoth food drive at this Saturday’s game. Pablo Rodriquez is responsible for this act of kindness and generosity by hosting a tailgate where participants donated food and hygiene items. The result filled an SUV with much-needed items. Pictured here is Betzi Hernandez and her son Diego Fuentes. And yes, they were as happy as they look to receive this generous donation. They helped to bring in the donated items into our pantry on Saturday and assisted in getting it shelved. Ms. Hernandez is the new SENSE art teacher. Her son Diego attends SENSE in the 4th grade. Indy Eleven is an American professional team based in Indianapolis. The franchise plays its home games at Lucas Oil Stadium, with long-term plans of a new stadium in the city's downtown district. A heartfelt thank you to SH-19!

Lace up your skates and come join the fun for the SENSE Family Skate Party this Tuesday October 9th from 5:30-7:00 pm. It is a $4.00 admission that includes admission and skate rental. Join us at Wheels of Wonder, 175 Southern Plaza 46227!

Congratulations SENSE Sharks 🦈 on your cross country championship!!!

Don't forget! Early Dismissal today at 1:15PM!! Buses will be two hours earlier and students will need to be picked up two hours earlier as well!

Girls Middle School Basketball Team Tryouts Who: Girls in grades 6-8 When: Thursday October 4th @ 3:45 Where: Ms. Settle’s Room after school ( Rm. 310) Why: To meet new people and to play a sport! Reminders: ● Make sure to bring a change of clothes (shorts, tennis shoes, t-shirt) ● Not everyone will make the team, so just do your best and show your coaches what you got! ● Have fun! :)

Congratulations Mrs. Dillard for being named the NFCA NATIONAL High School Assistance Coach of the year! We are so proud of you!!!

The SENSE food pantry will be open Tomorrow, Thursday, September 27th from 8:30-9:30 am and again from 3:30-4:30 pm. Our food pantry is only open to the families of our school. Bring your own bags for extra points.

A team of Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance employees spent the morning volunteering at SENSE as part of the company’s IFBI Community program. Within a few hours the team transformed SENSE Charter. They worked on organizing storage closets, including the clothing and food pantries. They brought school supplies, food and hygiene items to donate to the school as well. The team put together shelving that they donated for better access to items. They weeded our grounds and created a study ramp for the garden area stairway, making it much easier to lead and unload. And if that wasn’t enough, they donated a new refrigerator to our food pantry. Wow. So needed. So appreciated

Don't forget!! Family Game Night, for kindergarten through fourth grade, will take place tomorrow Wednesday, September 26th. This is a different date than previously stated on the family calendar sent out. We hope you can make it! There will be BINGO for Books, games set up for grades kindergarten through fourth grade, and a chance to win some awesome raffle prizes. We hope to see you all here!