Stout Field Elementary School
Family Newsletter
February 2015 - Issue 7
ISTEP+ Test Dates for Grades 3 – 6
Monday, March 2nd – Wednesday, March 11th
IREAD 3 Grade Test Dates – March 16th, 17th and 18th
IMPORTANT DATES
Events listed are subject to change.
Questions? Please contact the Stout Field main office during
the school day at 988-6800.
Tuesday, 2/3:
~SPHERES Group - Math Pentathlon After School Club – pick up
at 3:10 pm
~Grade 5 Girls on the Run – pick up at 3:45 pm
~Group 2 Violin – pick up at 4:00 pm
~Primary Grades K-2 / Star Gram Movie Night for students who
redeemed Stargrams and returned a signed permission slip in
advance. Pick up promptly from school at 4:00 pm.
Thursday, 2/5:
Istep + Testing begins in March. It’s important that your student is well rested
and in school for State testing. ISTEP+ stands for Indiana Statewide Testing for
Educational Progress-Plus. ISTEP+ is an annual testing regimen designed to
encourage students to master basic language and science skills, particularly
reading, writing and mathematics. All Stout Field students in grades 3rd through
6th take the ISTEP+ each spring, with language and math covered in each test.
Fourth and sixth grade students also take a science test while fifth grade takes a
social studies test.
~Grades 5 & 6 Girls on the Run – pick up at 3:45 pm and parents
stay for Information Meeting
~Robotics Club – pick up at 4:00 pm
Some Suggested Ways you can help your child during ISTEP+ testing:
Friday, 2/6:
Please mark these dates on your calendar so you and your student are aware. Please try and schedule doctor’s
appointments after school during this special testing period. Make sure your child is well rested for testing.
Grades 3 & 4 / Star Gram Lynhurst Trip for students who
redeemed Stargrams and returned a signed permission slip in
advance. Students will be bussed to Lynhurst. Families Pick up
promptly from Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center at 5:30 pm.
Tuesday, 2/10:
~HEXAGON Group - Math Pentathlon After School Club - pick
up at 3:10 pm
~ Grade 5 Girls on the Run – pick up at 3:45 pm
~Robotics Club – pick up at 4:00 pm (special meeting day today)
~Group 1 Violin – pick up at 4:00 pm
#1
Keep track of testing dates. Test dates: Monday, 3/2 through Wednesday, 3/11.
#2 Review testing rules. Try to explain to your child why the teacher seems to be so strict for the test. The State
requires that questions on the test cannot be explained and tests have time limits. This is necessary to make sure this test
is given the same way to all students across the State of Indiana. In order for a standardized test like ISTEP+ to work, it
must be given consistently the same to all students.
#3 Build confidence and don’t create unrealistic expectations. You want your child to walk into
the classroom feeling good about his/her abilities…..your positive encouragement can help him/her feel confident. For
example, if your child is not great in math simply encourage him or her to do his/her best. Telling him/her it will be a
breeze is not helpful. You want your child to be optimistic but at the same time also realistic.
Thursday, 2/12:
#4 Make sure your student understands that this is but one test and not a final judgment of
ISTEP+ Parent Information Meetings for Grades 3, 4, 5 & 6 – refer
to times listed to the right on this page.
knowledge.
Friday, 2/13:
Grades Pre-K-3: Pick your Prince Ball sponsored by Stout Field
PTO. The Princess Ball is for Stout Field female students with an
adult escort who reserved and paid in January.
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Monday, 2/16:
Great Americans’ Day – NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, 2/17:
~SPHERES Group - Math Pentathlon After School Club – pick up
at 3:10 pm
~Grade 5 Girls on the Run – pick up at 3:45 pm
~Group 2 Violin – pick up at 4:00 pm
~Grade 6 Instrument selection night at Lynhurst from 5:00 pm –
7:30 pm/Enter at Door 1
Thursday, 2/19:
~Grades 5 & 6 Girls on the Run – pick up at 3:45 pm
~Grade 6 Instrument selection night at Lynhurst from 5:00 pm –
7:30 pm/Enter at Door 1
Tuesday, 2/24:
~HEXAGON Group - Math Pentathlon After School Club pick up at 3:10 pm
~Grade 5 Girls on the Run – pick up at 3:45 pm
~Group 1 Violin – pick up at 4:00 pm
~PTO Meeting 6:00 pm Stout Field Cafe
Thursday, 2/26:
~Grades 5 & 6 Girls on the Run – pick up at 3:45 pm
~Intermediate Grades 3-6/Star Gram Movie Night for students
who redeemed Stargrams and returned a signed permission slip
in advance. Pick up promptly from school at 4:00 pm
~Robotics Club – pick up at 4:00 pm
Friday, 2/27:
Progress Reports emailed
Looking ahead –
March 23rd – April 3rd: Spring Recess NO SCHOOL
Monday, April 6th - School resumes
Stout Field Elementary School
3820 W. Bradbury - Indianapolis, IN 46241
317.988-6800
Web: www.wayne.k12.in.us
Follow us on Twitter @SFE_3820
Handy Wayne Township phone numbers:
Ben Davis High School: 988-7000
Ben Davis 9th Grade Center: 988-7500
Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center: 988-8100
Stout Field Absence Hotline: 988-6850
Stout Field Café: 988-6887
Stout Field Media: 988-6864
Stout Field School Nurse: 988-6886
Stout Field School Office: 988-6800
abilities.
The ISTEP+ test is very important, but your child will have many more opportunities to show his/her
#5 Set up a study schedule and take care of test accessories. Your child should bring home
sample practice items completed at school. Review the items with your child. Get ready the night before each testing
day – not the morning of the test. Make sure your child has several # 2 pencils, sharpened with good erasers.
#6 Take extra time to ensure your child is well rested and has a healthy breakfast. Do your
BEST parenting during this testing period by being encouraging and extra patient. Put your children to bed early each
night so that he/she is well rested during ISTEP+.
ISTEP+ Parent Information Meetings
Thursday, February 12th
Grade 3:
Grade 4:
Grade 5:
Grade 6:
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm or 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm or 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm or 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm or 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
January Monthly School Awards
Superintendent’s Award
We are pleased to recognize one student per grade level for his/her efforts & hard work:
Kindergarten: Madelynn Strandberg
Grade 1: Sereniti Lawrence
Grade 2: Jaustin Cook
Grade 3: Lloyd Liscomb
Grade 4: Evan Stinson
Grade 5: Jacob LaLond
Grade 6: Mackenzie Dickerson
Student StandStand-Outs
We are pleased to recognize the following students for their positive behavior:
Bus Rider Stand-Outs: Bus # 1: Danielle Coss & Joseph Perez
Bus # 25: Dawson Ferguson & Savannah Harris Bus # 45: LaPharoah Ellis
& Olivia Fredricks Bus # 50: Adrian Delgado & Ashlyn Smith
Bus # 65: Eustorgio Camacho & Lindsey Ramos Bus# 67: Marco Ponce
& Victoria Ponce Bus# 73: Brayden Estep & Shyla Kelso Bus # 78:
Lillian Sims & Noah Waites Bus # 87: Olivia Loving & Tayveon Wells
Bus # 118: Ashley McMichael & Nick Murphy Bus # 217: Cheyann
Brammer & Brandon Scifres
Car Rider Stand-Outs: Alason Dickerson & Anthony Hubble
Walker Stand-Outs: Adriana Wix & Carlos Zamora
Wayne Township Education Foundation
Annual Spaghetti Supper & Silent Auction
Friday, March 13th – Ben Davis High School
1200 N. Girls School Road - Indianapolis
Students and children: $4.00 – Adults $5.00
The Wayne Township Education Foundation’s annual
Spaghetti Supper and Silent Auction will be held on
Friday, March 13th. This fun-filled community evening
will include food, entertainment and a lively auction!
Dinner is $5 for adults and $4 for students and will be
served from 5-7 p.m. The Silent Auction will take
place during dinner and will include such items as gift
cards to restaurants and stores, sports and theatre
tickets, and much more.
Again this year, you can participate in the bidding
online leading up to the live auction that will be held
during the event. The Silent Auction opens for online
bidding on February 8th at 8:00a.m. To visit the online
bidding site and see the current list of items log on to
www.biddingforgood.com/wtef. New items are
being added to the online catalog daily. Check
back often to see what's new. Feel free to place a
watch on your favorites, so that you'll know as soon
as bidding begins.
The Wayne Township Education Foundation’s goal is
to raise $12,000.00 from the event to support
teachers and students in the Wayne Township School
District. All proceeds from the event benefit teacher
and student programming that brings the curriculum
to life in MSD Wayne Township.
For more information regarding Wayne Township
Education Foundation programs and events or to
donate an item to the auction, please visit their
website www.wayne.k12.in.us/wtef or contact
[email protected] or 317-988-7966.
Winter Weather
Winter is upon us and school districts across Indiana
have already faced delaying or canceling school on
a particular day because of snow, ice, or other poor
weather conditions. Here are some ways the MSD of
Wayne Township uses to communicate with our
families:
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on local television and radio stations and their
websites;
through an automated phone call to current
working primary contact numbers from our
superintendent’s office;
on our Wayne Township district website,
www.wayne.k12.in.us;
through Twitter; and on our district Facebook
page, which you can access and “like” through
our website.
Box Tops for Education
Just a reminder from your Stout Field PTO: We collect
Box Tops for Education and also Campbell’s labels
year round. Keep clipping away! It’s helpful if you
can cut them out before sending them in. We only
need the Box tops or Labels for Education portion,
not the entire box. Your efforts make a difference.
West District YMCA Before &
After School Programs
Students that attend Stout Field have the option to attend
After Care at school provided by the West Direct YMCA for
a nominal fee. The YMCA programs give children support
to become successful adults and incorporate the values of
caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
The YMCA is unique because the program fee is based on
total household income. The YMCA is able to offer a sliding
fee scale thanks to the generous donors whose
contributions support the YMCA mission of being open and
accessible to all. Curriculum includes 8 core content areas:
Arts and Humanities; Character Development; Health,
Wellness and Fitness; Homework Support; Literacy; Science
and
Technology;
Service
Learning;
and
Social
Competency and Conflict Resolution. Visit the YMCA
online at www.indymca.org or call 484-9622 for more
information.
Stout Field News
Super Sonics Stories 3, which is a collection of stories
written and illustrated by Stout Field students, is now
in print! The student book submissions have been
reviewed and the following Stout Field students had
their very own stories published and illustrated. A
copy is in our Media Center for all of our students to
enjoy.
If you’d like to order a copy, go to
www.amazon.com and put Super Sonics Stories in
the search bar. This will take you right to the three
different publications we’ve had published. Special
thanks to Mr. Loy, Stout Field art teacher, for all of his
time and efforts encouraging the authors and
illustrators and coordinating the publication.
Authors:
Anastasia Brooks, Joanna Burriss, Skye
Cardwell, Haylee Clark, Davonte Cook, Danielle
Coss, Liesl Dorrance-Minch, Sophie Dorrance-Minch,
Alexis Freeman, Marcus Furlani, Rhaeann Gibbs,
Americas Hankins, Brayden Mann, Amanda Orellana,
Krishan Patel, Ben Spencer, and David Trejo.
Illustration Credits: Austin Apollos, Lancie Cabrera,
Skye Cardwell, Davonte Cook, Kalen Cummings,
Adrian Delgado, Leisl Dorrance-Minch, Sophie
Dorrance-Minch, Jazmin Flores, Samantha Gonzalez,
Jeremiah Hower, Daniel Hughes, Analeigh Lorenzo,
Zachary Main, Jacqueline Magallanes, Lyza Molina,
Rachel Molina, Isaiah Montes, Joslynn Moore, Nicole
Rike, Hailee Skinner, Trinity Slater, Alexa Tejada, and
Chloe Willoughby,