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Perry Township Schools Back to School Information 2013-2014 First Student Day: July 30th The outstanding staff members of Perry Townships Schools, who impact the lives of the children on a daily basis, are the key ingredient to the success of the school district. I am blessed to serve the Perry Township community as the Superintendent of Schools. I am also one of the fortunate people that found a calling that I truly embrace. The ability to help children and their families realize their educational dreams is a very rewarding experience. I look forward to the 2013-14 school year with excitement and high expectations. Dr. Thomas J. Little, Jr. Welcome New Administrators! Mrs. Starlena Hardimon Principal Douglas MacArthur Elementary Mr. David Henriott Principal Rosa Parks-Edison Elementary Mrs. Andrea Lakin Title One Administrator

Back to School Registration/ Orientation Information Abraham Lincoln Elementary - 789-3800 Office will be open for registrations on: Monday, July 22 nd, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Ice Cream Social/Meet the Teacher: Monday, July 29 th, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Back to School Night - Tuesday, August 20 th: Title 1-5:30 p.m. Kindergarten and 1st Grade - 6:00 p.m 2nd and 3rd Grades - 6:30 p.m. 4th and 5th Grades - 7:00 p.m. Clinton Young Elementary 789-3400 Wednesday, July 17 th : Office Opens 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 25 th: Ice Cream Social, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 25 th: S.U.R.E. Program, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 25 th: Preschool Program, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 20 th: PTA Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 20 th: K-5 Open House from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Douglas MacArthur Elementary 789-2500 Kindergarten meet the teacher and visit classroom night : Thursday, July 25 th _ 6 p.m. 8 p.m. Back to school nights: Tuesday, August 13 th - Kindergarten, Grades 1 & 2 at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 14 th - Grades 3 & 4 at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, August 15 th - Grade 5 - Outdoor Education Information Night at 6:30 p.m. Glenns Valley Elementary 789-2800 Monday, July 29, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.: PTA School Supply Round Up Monday, August 19 - Back to School Night for Kindergarten, 1 st and 2nd: Kindergarten - 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 1 st Grade - 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 2 nd Grade - 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 20 - Back to School Night for 3 rd, 4 th, 5 th and Special Areas and Special Education: 3 rd Grade - 6:30 p.m.to 7:00 p.m. 4 th Grade - 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 5 th Grade - 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Special Areas & Special Education - 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Page 2

Back to School Registration/Orientation Information (Continued) Henry Burkhart Elementary 789-3600 Back-to-School Night Dates and Times: Monday, August 19 th - Grade 1-6:30 p.m. Grade 3-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 20 th - Grade 5-6:30 p.m. Grade 4-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 21 st - Grade 2-6:30 p.m. Kindergarten - 7:30 p.m. Homecroft Elementary 789-3500 Thursday, July 25 th - Kindergarten S.U.R.E. Program from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 28 th - Sno-Cones and Supplies from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thursday, August 22nd - Back to School Night and Title I Annual Meeting: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Jeremiah Gray-Edison Elementary 789-4300 Thursday, August 22 nd - Back to School Night at 6:00-7:30 p.m. (Grades K-5) Mary Bryan Elementary 789-2600 Tuesday, July 23 rd - 6:00 p.m. Kindergarten S.U.R.E. program Back-to-School Open House: Monday, August 19 th 6:00-8:00 p.m. Rosa Parks-Edison Elementary 789-2900 Get Ready for School Night, Thursday, July 25 th Last Name A-M - 4:00 p.m. -5:30 p.m., Last Name N-Z - 5:30 p.m. -7:00 p.m. Back to School Night, Tuesday, August 13 th 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Southport Elementary 789-3300 Back to School Night / Title 1 Annual Meeting Tuesday, August 20 th 6:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. - Kindergarten, 1st Grade and Rooms 5, 7 and 33 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - 2 nd and 3 rd Grades 7:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. - 4 th and 5 th Grades Page 3

Back to School Registration/Orientation Information (Continued) Winchester Village Elementary 789-2700 Back to School Night and Title I Annual Meeting: Thursday, August 22 rd at 5:30 p.m. MSD Perry Township Secondary School Information Perry Meridian 6 th Grade Academy 789-1300 Incoming families will receive a mailing from the Academy in early June which will contain a welcome letter, a list of important dates, a supply list, a copy of the dress code, and a school calendar. All information included in the mailing will also be available at our Student Orientation Day. Please mark your calendars for the following important dates: Enrollment dates for students new to Perry Township and Perry Meridian Sixth Grade Academy are July 10 th, 11 th, 18 th, and 23 rd. Please call 789-1300 for more information and an appointment. Student Orientation: Wednesday July 24 th 1:00 p.m. A L 4:00 p.m. M Z 7:00 p.m. Anyone who could not attend one of the earlier orientations. (Students will receive their schedule at the orientation) Tuesday, July 30 th is the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL Thursday, August 15 th is Back-to-School Night at 7:00 p.m. Southport 6 th Grade Academy 789-1400 Summer Hours: 7:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.. Student Orientation: Thursday, July 25th: 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. This orientation time will allow the students to familiarize themselves with the building, and locate classrooms. Schedules will be available for students to pick up. Locker information will not be handed out until the first day of school, but banks of lockers will be available to practice opening using a combination lock. Enrollment dates for students new to Southport 6 th Grade Academy are July 19 th, 23 rd, 24 th, and 25 th. No enrollments will take place on the day of orientation. Please call 789-1400 for an appointment. Dress Code: The dress code for Southport 6 th Grade Academy is the same as the elementary. Please see our website for specific information. First Day of School: Tuesday, July 30th School Pictures: Monday, August 12th Back to School Night: Thursday, August 15th h at 6:30 p.m. Page 4

Back to School Registration/Orientation Information (Continued) Perry Meridian Middle School 789-4100 Monday, July 15 th : Guidance Office opens for enrollments. Tuesday, July 23 th Orientation There will be two orientation sessions for all new and returning seventh and eighth grade students. It is very important that all students attend one of these sessions. All students will receive their class schedules, fee statements, and locker assignments by mail in late July. By attending one of these orientations, parents and students may pay fees, open their lockers, speak to counselors and be able to walk through their schedules. The orientations will be held on Tuesday, July 23 th from 1:00-3:30 p.m. and 4:30-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 13 th : Back to School Night 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Southport Middle School 789-4600 On Tuesday, July 23, 2013, Southport Middle School will open its doors to all seventh grade students and new eighth grade students and their parents. Three special orientation programs will be held for these families who are new to SMS. Students whose last names begin with A-L should attend at 9:30 a.m. and students whose last names begin with the letter M-Z should attend at 1:30 p.m. An additional program will be held that evening at 6:30 p.m. for students and parents who were unable to attend earlier in the day. After a formal program in the auditorium, students will be able to familiarize themselves with the location of their classrooms and lockers. Returning eighth grade students may also visit their classrooms and lockers that day, but starting one half hour after the above times. Fee statements, class schedules and locker assignments will be mailed in the middle of July. Physical Education clothing will be available for purchase, $15.00 for all sizes except for 2X and 3X, which will cost $17.00. Parents will have the opportunity to pay for textbook rental fees. Students who are new to the Southport Middle School attendance area should contact the school office at 789-4600. New enrollees should plan to bring their last report card, immunization record and last standardized test results. Also, a copy of their birth certificate and the student s social security number will be needed. Back to School Night Thursday, August 1 at 6:30 p.m. Perry Meridian High School 789-4400 New Enrollments Counselors will be available to enroll new students from July 23-26. Please call 789-4430 to schedule an appointment. Freshman and New Student Orientation Thursday, July 25, 2013, 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Stations will be set up in the foyer and in front of the IMC for the following: The Treasurer will be accepting textbook rental payments. A computer will be set up for any parent wishing to pay with credit card online. The bookstore will have a station selling gym clothes. The students will be able to pickup schedules at the guidance station. Other stations will be available to purchase spirit clothes, athletic passes, etc. Also, there will be Parent/Student organization stations available. Students will be able to tour the building. Various clubs will be present. An alphabetical time schedule has been set with students' last names beginning as follows: A - H 5:30-6:30 p.m. I - P 6:15-7:15 p.m. Q - Z 7:00-7:30 p.m. Back to School Night Thursday, August 8 th 5:30-7:30 p.m. PTA meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium Parents will be able to meet their child s teachers Page 5

Perry Township Schools Back to School Registration/Orientation Information (Continued) Back to School Registration/Orientation Information Southport High School 789-4800 Freshman Orientation: Thursday, July 25, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Freshman Parent Meeting: Thursday, July 25, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. First Day of School: Tuesday, July 30, 2013, Hours are 7:25 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. All students will receive a copy of their schedule, book rental fees, locker, and locker combination by mail before school begins. Information will be mailed on Thursday, July 25, 2013. All fees need to be paid at the Treasurer s office at the times listed below: July 22 and 23, from 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. July 29 from 9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. August 8 th Back To School Night from 6:00 8:00 p.m. in the Fieldhouse and East Gymnasium. Parking passes will be available for Seniors beginning July 29th. ALL DEBTS AND TEXTBOOK RENTAL MUST BE PAID PRIOR TO RECEIVING A PARKING PASS. MSD PERRY PATHWAYS TO EXCELLENCE/OUTREACH CENTER INFORMATION - 789-3727 PPE will begin school on Tuesday, July 30, 2013. Four sessions: 7:30-10:30 a.m.; 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.; 2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. are offered as an Alternative Education Program. Brightwood/Forest Manor Outreach Center Oasis of Hope Missionary Baptist Church 1701 E. 25th Street August 12th December 19th and January 13th May 22, 2014 Hours of operation: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. - Tuesday & Thursday 12:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Saturday, September 28, 2013 first Family Forum during Coach Hathaway s Running South at Southport High School 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY Parent Meeting: Open House: Thursday, July 25, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 26, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Level Drop-Off Student Day Early Release Wednesdays Only High School 7:15 a.m. 7:25 a.m.-2:20 p.m. 7:25 a.m. 1:55 p.m. Academy and Middle School 7:30 a.m. 7:40 a.m.-2:35 p.m. 7:40 a.m.-2:10 p.m. Elementary 8:40 a.m. 8:50 a.m.-3:40 p.m. 8:50 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Jeremiah Gray & Rosa Parks Gr. 3-5 Jeremiah Gray & Rosa Parks Gr. K-2 8:00 a.m. 8:05 a.m.-3:40 p.m. 8:45 a.m. 8:50 a.m.-3:40 p.m. N/A N/A Page 6

School Calendar 2013-14 July 29 Professional Meeting Day 30 Student s First Day August September 2 Labor Day January 1-3 Winter Break 6 School Reconvenes 20 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday February 17 President s Day Holiday* *Snow make-up day, if needed October 14-25 Intersession/No School 28 School Reconvenes November 27-29 Thanksgiving Holiday March 24-31 Intersession/No School April 1-4 Intersession, No School 7 School Reconvenes December 19 Last Student Day before Break 20 Teacher Record Day 23-31 Winter Break May 26 Memorial Day Holiday 29 Last Student Day 30 Teacher Record Day Make-up day, if needed Commencement Page 7

Uniform Dress Guidelines Elementary: 1. Solid color collared shirt (with sleeves) or turtleneck, tucked in. 2. Khaki or navy bottoms, no denim. 3. Knee-length pants (shorts or Capri's). Shorts may be worn up until Fall Break and after Spring Break. 4. Dresses, skirts and jumpers must be near knee length 5. Winter Wear solid color sweater or sweatshirt allowed; must be worn over collared shirt or turtleneck. 6. No flip-flops, no wheelies. 7. Spirit wear determined by each building. 6th Grade Academy and Middle Schools (Grades 7 & 8): 1. Solid color collared shirt (with sleeves) or turtleneck, tucked in. 2. Khaki pants and Navy Blue Pants, no denim (no holes, rips, or frays). 3. Knee-length pants (shorts or Capri's) may be worn up until Fall Break and after Spring Break. 4. Dresses and skirts must be near knee length. 5. Winter Wear solid color sweater or sweatshirt allowed; must be worn over a collared shirt or turtleneck. 6. No flip-flops, no wheelies. 7. Spirit wear determined by each building. High School: 1. Pants, skirts and dresses must be worn at the waist. 2. Pants knee length or longer and have NO holes, cuts, tears or frays 4. Dresses and skirts must be near knee length. 5. Athletic shorts, sweatpants or exercise pants, are not permitted. 6. Pajamas or similar nightwear are not permitted. 7. All tops must have sleeves. 8. Any items with a hood will not be permitted. 9. Hats, head coverings, sunglasses, curlers, or slippers may NOT be worn at any time during the school day. 10. Clothing, jewelry with double meanings, sexual references, satanic symbols, or advertising for alcohol, drugs, and tobacco are NOT permitted.

Medication Policy When a student requires medication at school or during a school sponsored event, the following must be in place before medications can be administered to the student: Prescription Medications: Must have the M.D. prescription on the container Parent/guardian must sign release for school to administer Original container (pharmacy will provide a container for school) OTC Medications Must be in original container Must have dosing information on package Must be age appropriate (i.e., not adult Tylenol for a child) Parent/guardian must sign release for school to administer To carry medications at school, the student must have: Written documentation from M.D. of the medical condition and validation that student understands medicine use and misuse Authorization note from parent/guardian Medications can travel with student to/from school with parental consent. IC 20-33-8-13 www.msdpt.k12.in.us Stay Connected! Page 9

Immunization Requirements Immunization Requirements for 2013-2014 Page 10

Parent Center On-Line Have you used the Parent Center online? On the district s website, www.msdpt.k12.in.us, click the Parent Center icon. Parents can pay their child s textbook rental fees and pay for school lunches, view their child s marking period grades, view the electronic teacher grade book, attendance and discipline information. To access the Parent Center, go to the district s website, www.msdpt.k12.in.us and enter your login information. An ID number and personal identification number (pin) are needed to gain access to the Parent Center. Your pin can be found on the textbook rental invoice that will be mailed to parents. The Parent Center is constantly evolving check it out! Invoice for Textbooks $ PARENT CENTER: ID #: 12345 PIN: 01010 All fees should be paid in full on or before the first day of school. If you have not received your statement or need additional information, please call your child s school. Payments can be made with a check or online with a credit card. The check must be made payable to the student s school. Please note: Financial assistance is available for families who qualify. Please check out the Food Service website, http://websites.msdpt.k12.in.us/food/ for further instructions. Page 11

Textbook Rental Fees & Lunch Prices All fees should be paid in full on or before the first day of school. If you have not received your statement or need additional information, please call your child s school. Payments can be made with a check or online with a credit card. The check must be made payable to the student s school. Please note: Financial assistance is available for families who qualify. Please check out the Food Service website, http://websites.msdpt.k12.in.us/food/ for further instructions. K-5 Students A statement listing all textbook rental fees and supply fees is scheduled for mailing to each student s home on or about July 20, 2013. The textbook rental and supply fee for the 2013-2014 school year is $95.00 for kindergarten and $157.00 for first grade through fifth grade. If payment is made by check, the check must be payable to the student's school (with your child s name in the lower left corner of the check.) You may also pay fees online using a credit card. See page 11 of this bulletin for quick and easy instructions to pay by credit card. If you have not received your statement or need further information, please call your child's school. Gr. 6-12 Students MSD Perry Township high school and middle school fees are assessed on a per course basis. An invoice statement, listing all school course fees, is scheduled for mailing to each student s home on or about July 20, 2013. This statement will itemize textbook rental charges along with workbooks, consumable workbooks, supplemental charges and supply fees ending with a grand total payable to the school your student attends. The Metropolitan School District of Perry Township will once again be accepting payments for textbook rental and student lunches for the 2013-2014 school year, via the school district s online payment system. Online payments may be paid by credit card: Visa, Mastercard, and/or Discover Card are the credit cards that will be accepted. See page 11 for quick and easy instructions to pay by credit card. In order to access the online payment system, one must have access to the Internet. If payees do not have access to the Internet from home, work, or elsewhere, computers will be available for use during the designated orientation or registration times before the start of school. The online payment system will be available for use between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. daily. Once connected to the school district website, one must simply enter login information at the Parent Login area. The minimum amount accepted for lunch payments will be $25.00. Students will be able to use money posted to the cafeteria account the day after an online payment is made. Questions and concerns about the online payment system should be directed to the school district s Information Systems Department at 789-3732 or by email at olpayments@msdpt.k12.in.us Breakfast (Elementary & Secondary) - $1.40 Lunch Elementary - $2.40 Lunch Secondary - $2.50 Extra Milk -.50 Adult Breakfast - $1.65 Adult Lunch - $3.25 Page 12

MSDPT Free & Reduced Meal Application You may now fill out the MSDPT Free and Reduced Meal Application online. For your convenience, the Free or Reduced Lunch Application for the 2013-2014 school year may be completed on-line from the link below. Step by step instructions make filling out the Free and Reduced Meal Application online a simple and accurate process. You may apply online anytime after July 1. Click here for the online application. You can also locate the Free and Reduced Meal application by going to www.msdpt.k12.in.us. Click on the Parents and Community Tab and then click on Food Service. Click on the FREE AND REDUCED MEAL APPLICATION icon. Accept the end user language agreement, and then click Start to proceed to the application. When the application is successfully completed and submitted it will be processed within 5 days. For a printable Free and Reduced Meal Application, go to www.msdpt.k12.in.us under the Parents and Community Tab. Click on Food Service and then click on printable Free and Reduced Application on the left side of the page. You can print the application and return it to your school or mail it to MSD Perry Township 6548 Orinoco Ave.. The Free and Reduced Application will also be available at each school building during orientation and in the office and at the cashier throughout the school year. The application is written in both English and Spanish. Printed applications will be processed within 10 days from the time they are received in the Food Service Office. *** IMPORTANT*** If you have anyone in your household with a valid food stamp (SNAP) or (TANF) case number the student in your household may qualify for free meals. See PART 2 on the Application. If you received a direct certification letter, make sure the names of all children in your household that attend the MSD Perry Township are included on the letter. If you have a student in your household that is not included on the letter, please contact us at 789-3747. DO NOT FILL OUT AND TURN IN A FREE AND REDUCED MEAL APPLICATION IF YOU HAVE ALREADY RECEIVED A LETTER FROM MSD PERRY TOWNSHIP THIS SUMMER INFORMING YOU THAT YOUR CHILDREN ARE DIRECTLY CERTIFIED FOR FREE MEALS. Page 13

2012-13 Teachers of the Year Perry Township Lauren Gridley Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Kelly Wilber Southport Elementary School Nicole Swisher Clinton Young Elementary School Jennifer Taylor Winchester-Village Elementary School Carrah Campbell Douglas MacArthur Elementary School Ryan Harden Perry-Meridian 6 th Grade Academy Cheri Puderbaugh Glenns Valley Elementary School Jennifer Bastien Southport 6 th Grade Academy Amanda Harbert William Henry Burkhart Elementary School Marilyn Freeman Homecroft Elementary School Brianna Young Jeremiah Gray-Edison Elementary Erin Arashiro Mary Bryan Elementary School Tracy Daeger Rosa Parks-Edison Elementary School Brian Kenney Perry Meridian Middle School Kelley Huddleston Southport Middle School Elizabeth Cooper Perry Meridian High School Sara Kohne Southport High School Carrie Zaiser PTEC, Developmental Preschool Page 14

Perry Township Schools Abraham Lincoln Elementary 317.789.3800 Clinton Young Elementary 317.789.3400 Douglas MacArthur Elementary 317.789.2500 Principal: Whitney Wilkowski 5241 Brehob Road Indianapolis, IN 46217 Principal: Andrea Korreck 5740 McFarland Road, Principal: Stalena Hardimon 454 East Stop 11 Road Glenns Valley Elementary 317.789.2800 Henry Burkhart Elementary 317.789.3600 Homecroft Elementary 371.789.3500 Principal: Keary Rininger 8239 Morgantown Road Indianapolis, IN 46217 Principal: John Happersberger 5701 Brill Road Principal: Jody Matthews 1551 East Southview Road Jeremiah Gray-Edison Elementary 317.789.4300 Mary Bryan Elementary 317.789.2600 Rosa Parks-Edison Elementary 317.789.2900 Principal: Liz Fox 5225 Gray Road Indianapolis, IN 46237 Principal: Dana DeHart 4355 East Stop 11 Road Indianapolis, IN 46237 Principal: David Henriott 7525 Wellingshire Blvd. Indianapolis, IN 46217 Southport Elementary 317.789.3300 Winchester Village Elementary 317.789.2700 Early Childhood Academy 317.789.3900 Principal: Danny Mendez 261 East Anniston Drive Principal: Doug Smith 1900 East Stop 12 Road Supervisor: Ann Canter 6548 Orinoco Avenue Page 15

Perry Township Schools Perry 6th Grade Academy 317.789.1300 Southport 6th Grade Academy 317.789.1400 Perry Meridian Middle School 317.789.4100 Principal: John Ralston 202 West Meridian School Road Indianapolis, IN 46217 Principal: Kim Campbell 5715 South Keystone Avenue Principal: David Rohl 202 West Meridian School Road Indianapolis, IN 46217 Southport Middle School 317.789.4600 Perry Meridian High School 317.789.4400 Southport High School 317.789.4800 Principal: Brian Knight 5715 South Keystone Avenue Principal: Rolland Abraham 401 West Meridian School Road Indianapolis, IN 46217 Principal: Barb Brouwer 971 East Banta Road MSD of Perry Township 6548 Orinoco Avenue 317-789-3700 Page 16