1 The Gator Gazette Greetings Allisonville Alligators! January 29, 2021 Thanks to those who were able to visit our virtual Family Literacy Night last night with author, Shannon Anderson. Her message of a growth mindset vs. a fixed mindset was amazing and emphasized the importance developing resiliency in our children, setting goals, and encouraging mistakes because that is how the human brain grows. She taught us that FAIL actually means a chance to learn and start again: First Attempt In Learning. What a great message! Next Wednesday, February 3 rd is World Read Aloud Day. We will be focusing on all things reading at Allisonville on Wednesday. Teachers are working each day to help students increase their reading stamina. Reading is just like riding a bike or playing and instrument, the more you do it, the better you get! Check out this chart that explains why reading for pleasure each day is so important: February starts on Monday! During this month, we are looking forward to celebrating Black History Month. Students will be learning and celebrating black history through specific class lessons, daily announcements, spirit week, and a culminating BHM Showcase during February’s Gator Gathering at the end of the month. More detailed information coming soon about how we will celebrate Black History Month at AV. Relax and stay warm this weekend! Mrs. Reffett Principal
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Greetings Allisonville Alligators! January 29, 2021
Thanks to those who were able to visit our virtual Family Literacy Night last night with author, Shannon
Anderson. Her message of a growth mindset vs. a fixed mindset was amazing and emphasized the importance
developing resiliency in our children, setting goals, and encouraging mistakes because that is how the human
brain grows. She taught us that FAIL actually means a chance to learn and start again: First Attempt In Learning.
What a great message!
Next Wednesday, February 3rd
is World Read Aloud Day. We will be focusing on all things reading at Allisonville
on Wednesday. Teachers are working each day to help students increase their reading stamina. Reading is just
like riding a bike or playing and instrument, the more you do it, the better you get! Check out this chart that
explains why reading for pleasure each day is so important:
February starts on Monday! During this month, we are looking forward to celebrating Black History Month.
Students will be learning and celebrating black history through specific class lessons, daily announcements, spirit
week, and a culminating BHM Showcase during February’s Gator Gathering at the end of the month. More detailed information coming soon about how we will celebrate Black History Month at AV.
Relax and stay warm this weekend!
Mrs. Reffett
Principal
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Thursday students enjoyed
the all-school Gator
Gathering with guest author
Shannon Anderson!
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2020-2021 Yearbook Cover Contest
Greetings 5th Grade Gators! It is your time to shine and what better way to do so than to enter your art into
the Yearbook Cover Contest! The winner will have their artwork featured on the cover of the 2020-21
Allisonville Yearbook.
The rules:
• Submissions are due no later than the morning of February 5th to Mrs. Hutte at the Front Desk.
• A winner will be chosen anonymously by a panel of teachers and staff and the winner will be notified the following week.
• Be creative, think outside the box, and use your favorite memories and experiences to inspire your art.
• Artwork may be done in colored pencils, markers, crayons, and/or painted but must be completed on a white 8.5 x11 sheet of
paper with no raised surfaces or textures.
• All submissions must include the artists NAME and TEACHER on the BACK of the artwork to qualify. Please no names on the
front, the winners name will be noted on the back cover of the yearbook for recognition.
• Only 5th graders may submit artwork for consideration.
• If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Abby Auer, [email protected]
Kindergarten Enrollment 2021 Kindergarten enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year opens February 11, 2021. Students must be at least five years old by August
1, 2021 to start kindergarten in July 2021. For details and instructions, please visit Student Registration and Enrollment.
If your child turns five years old after August 1, 2021 and on or before October 1, 2021 you may submit an appeal for your child to be
considered for kindergarten enrollment. See your assigned elementary school principal for more information.
Parents listed on the student’s birth certificate or the student’s legal guardian must provide the following documents to enroll:
• Certified birth certificate - other hospital records will not be accepted
• Updated immunization records
• Two proofs of residency - acceptable documents include:
Lease or proof of home ownership (mortgage, properly taxes, or home insurance) AND
Current utility bill
Prepare for kindergarten using this link provided by the Indiana Department of Education:
Mighty Moments. These include videos showing families how to incorporate learning into everyday activities
. Virtual students may come for school pictures from noon – 2:00 pm.
If you would like to have your pictures retaken, please send your original photos received with your student
and they will give them to the photographer.
Meal Service Update In-Person Learning
Students returning to school for in-person learning on January 19 can receive a breakfast and lunch each day
at NO COST. Menus are posted on the Child Nutrition Website.
Virtual Learning Academy Meal Packs
On Tuesday, January 19 a four (4) day meal pack will be available at NO COST for students enrolled in the Full-
Time Virtual Learning Academy by PRE-ORDER only. On Monday, January 25 the five (5) day meal pack will
resume by PRE-ORDER only. To receive meals a parent/guardian must complete the Virtual Learning
Academy Meal Pack Request Form under the Events & Activities tab at www.MyPaymentsPlus.com. Orders
must be placed by 1:00 pm each Friday.
Now Hiring Child Nutrition Cafe Team Members
Apply online at www.msdwt.k12.in.us or visit the Child Nutrition Website for more information.
Lost and Found Please make sure you are writing your child’s name on all personal items: coats, lunch boxes, water bottles. We have already accumulated quite a large collection of unclaimed items! If you are missing something,
please have your student stop into the cafeteria and search the lost and found.
Dyslexia Screener As part of our assessment process in Indiana, students are screened for dyslexia to insure we continue to meet
their reading needs. Dyslexia testing will be occurring during the month of February and March. If students
need further intervention or testing beyond the universal screener, we will be in contact with parents to let you
know.
Donations Appreciated! We would greatly appreciate any donations of Kleenex and refillable water bottles. It is necessary for all
students to have a refillable water bottle as all of our water fountains are closed due to COVID.