2020-2021 STUDENT INFORMATION

Saint Simon the Apostle

Catholic School

Hello Royals! Hello Royals!

We miss you and are optimistic for the 2020-2021 We miss you and are optimistic for the 2020-2021 school year! school year! The thought of our students’ smiling faces The thought of our students’ smiling faces once again walking through the doors on the first day of once again walking through the doors on the first day of school, fills us with excitement and joy. school, fills us with excitement and joy.

We look forward to our students returning to school We look forward to our students returning to school ready to learn and grow in their faith and academics. ready to learn and grow in their faith and academics.

Our #1 priority is providing a safe and healthy Our #1 priority is providing a safe and healthy environment for our students, families and faculty. environment for our students, families and faculty.

We are preparing for the next school year With faith, We are preparing for the next school year With faith, prayer and lots of planning, and look forward to a strong prayer and lots of planning, and look forward to a strong start!start! Stay safe, Royals!Stay safe, Royals!

Cathlene DarraghPrincipal

Laura MatesAssistant Principal

ST. SIMONCATHOLIC SCHOOLTHE APOSTLE

CONTACT US .................................. 03

IMPORTANT SUMMER DATES ........... 04

PFO ............................................... 05

SAFE AND SACRED .......................... 05

FROM THE NURSES ......................... 05

SCHOOL COUNSELOR ...................... 06

SUMMER READING ...................06 - 09

UNIFORM INFORMATION ................... 10

EXTENDED CARE ...............................11

SCHOOL SUPPLIES ........................11-13

SCHOOL CALENDAR .....................14-15

STAY CONNECTED ............................ 16

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Contact UsDue to Governor Holcomb’s Executive Order, the school office remains closed Due to Governor Holcomb’s Executive Order, the school office remains closed through June 30th. However, our office staff and administrators are working through June 30th. However, our office staff and administrators are working remotely and are available via email. remotely and are available via email.

Parent Faculty Organization

PFOThe Parent Faculty Organization is a group of amazing parents and school faculty that work The Parent Faculty Organization is a group of amazing parents and school faculty that work tirelessly on events for the school. They are responsible for many events and fundraisers at tirelessly on events for the school. They are responsible for many events and fundraisers at school including the Book Fair, Taste of Saint Simon, Teacher Appreciation lunches, Teacher school including the Book Fair, Taste of Saint Simon, Teacher Appreciation lunches, Teacher Appreciation week and so much more. They meet once a month and all parents are invited Appreciation week and so much more. They meet once a month and all parents are invited to join the group. More information on the PFO will be available at Back to School Day. to join the group. More information on the PFO will be available at Back to School Day.

Principal Cathlene Darragh cdarragh@saintsimon.org

Assistant Principal Laura Mates lmates@saintsimon.org

Administrative Assistant Sue Knoop sknoop@saintsimon.org

Administrative Assistant Marianna Kassenbrock mkassenbrock@saintsimon.org

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MAY• • May 19-22:May 19-22: Pick up student items at scheduled times Pick up student items at scheduled times• • May 20:May 20: Report cards posted in Sycamore Report cards posted in Sycamore• • May 22: May 22: 11:00 - 12:00 Car Parade of Praise at school for all students and teachers 11:00 - 12:00 Car Parade of Praise at school for all students and teachers

Deck out your car in praise and thanks for your teachers and staff! Deck out your car in praise and thanks for your teachers and staff!

• • May 29:May 29: Financial Aid applications due for new applicants only Financial Aid applications due for new applicants only

JUNE• June 8 - August 7: Sycamore on vacation - visit school.saintsimon.org/currentfamilies

for information over the summer• June 5: FACTSFACTS account finalized for 2020-2021 school year account finalized for 2020-2021 school year

JULY• July 1-6: School Office Closed• July 30- August 1: Saint Simon Parish Festival

AUGUST• August 7: Sycamore is active, new families activate their account• August 7: Homeroom teachers and schedules released• August 8-9: Royal Uniform Resale after all masses• August 10: 6:00 New parent orientation• August 10: 7:15 Preschool (3s) and Pre-K parent orientation• August 11: Back to School Day K-8

• Student Pictures• Meet your teacher/bring school supplies or pick up your school supply order • Turn in Student Care Plan to nurses if needed• Add money to your students lunch account if needed Money rolls over from year to year.

• Sign up for the Parent Faculty Organization (PFO) • August 13: Preschool (3s) & Pre-K meet the teacher Schedule will be communicated by your teachers.

• August 13: First day of school K-8• August 14: First day of school Preschool & Pre-K• August 17: Back to School Night K-4• August 18: Back to School Night 5-8

Important Summer Dates

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From the NursesMEDICAL INFORMATION

Mrs. Beth Della Rocco and Mrs. Angie Bauer are our school nurses. They alternate Mrs. Beth Della Rocco and Mrs. Angie Bauer are our school nurses. They alternate days days staffing the nurse’s office. There are two important forms parents will complete for each of staffing the nurse’s office. There are two important forms parents will complete for each of their students.their students.

1. 1. Emergency Contact CardEmergency Contact Card this will be sent home on the first day of school and must be this will be sent home on the first day of school and must be returned the next day. A separate card is required for every student. returned the next day. A separate card is required for every student.

2. 2. Student Care PlanStudent Care Plan this is necessary only if you know your child will require this is necessary only if you know your child will require prescription medication or treatment from the nurses. This form is located on our prescription medication or treatment from the nurses. This form is located on our website and Sycamore and should be completed over the summer and given to the website and Sycamore and should be completed over the summer and given to the nurses at Back to School Day with any needed medication. If you need to discuss your nurses at Back to School Day with any needed medication. If you need to discuss your child’s care plan you can do so with one of the nurses at Back to School Day or you child’s care plan you can do so with one of the nurses at Back to School Day or you can email them to set up a phone call in August. can email them to set up a phone call in August.

IMMUNIZATIONSAll incoming Preschool, Kindergarten, and 6th grade students need to submit an updated All incoming Preschool, Kindergarten, and 6th grade students need to submit an updated immunization record. All new students must submit a copy of their current immunization immunization record. All new students must submit a copy of their current immunization records. To view required immunizations visit:records. To view required immunizations visit:https://chirp.in.gov/docs/2020-2021%20Immunization%20Requirements%20with%20HepA%20all%20grades.pdfhttps://chirp.in.gov/docs/2020-2021%20Immunization%20Requirements%20with%20HepA%20all%20grades.pdf

SAFE & SACREDThe Archdioces of Indianapolis requires all employees and volunteers to complete the The Archdioces of Indianapolis requires all employees and volunteers to complete the online Safe and Sacred training program, as well as a background check. Parents must online Safe and Sacred training program, as well as a background check. Parents must also attend a mandatory Chaperone Meeting in addition to the Safe and Sacred program, also attend a mandatory Chaperone Meeting in addition to the Safe and Sacred program, before they can volunteer or attend field trips. The online program can be done anytime before they can volunteer or attend field trips. The online program can be done anytime and new parents are encouraged to complete it over the summer. The training can be and new parents are encouraged to complete it over the summer. The training can be found at found at safeandsacred-archindy.orgsafeandsacred-archindy.org. Several Chaperone meetings will be scheduled . Several Chaperone meetings will be scheduled throughout the first semester, dates will be communicated in August. For questions about throughout the first semester, dates will be communicated in August. For questions about Safe & Sacred please contact the Saint Simon Parish Office. Safe & Sacred please contact the Saint Simon Parish Office.

Safe & Sacred

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Summer ReadingSUMMER READING PROGRAM

All students are required to complete the All students are required to complete the following reading tasks: following reading tasks: • • Grades K-2:Grades K-2: Read 30 minutes each Read 30 minutes each and complete the reading and complete the reading

calendars. Bring completed calendars on the first day of calendars. Bring completed calendars on the first day of school. school.

• • Grades 3-8: Grades 3-8: Read one book assigned for their grade and Read one book assigned for their grade and answer the reading response question(s)provided. Please answer the reading response question(s)provided. Please have your student bring the required book and completed have your student bring the required book and completed responses on the first day of school (August 13th).responses on the first day of school (August 13th).

Grade specific reading information and calendars are attached and also located on Grade specific reading information and calendars are attached and also located on Sycamore and on the school website. Sycamore and on the school website.

Our school counselor, Justin Griswold, is a licensed mental health counselor and is Our school counselor, Justin Griswold, is a licensed mental health counselor and is available to provide counseling to our students. available to provide counseling to our students. • • Individual Sessions Individual Sessions are held during the school day, or can be set up before or after are held during the school day, or can be set up before or after

school if needed. Sessions can be for consultation purposes to determine if outside school if needed. Sessions can be for consultation purposes to determine if outside counseling is necessary. Individual sessions are to help children who are struggling counseling is necessary. Individual sessions are to help children who are struggling with anxiety, depression, attention and concentration, organization, family issues, or with anxiety, depression, attention and concentration, organization, family issues, or emotional issues and can be on emotional issues and can be on short or long term basis.short or long term basis.

• • Group SessionsGroup Sessions are also held on an as needed basis for similar issues depending on are also held on an as needed basis for similar issues depending on the need of each grade level. the need of each grade level.

Mr. Griswold has been trained in Christian counseling and will combine faith, reason and Mr. Griswold has been trained in Christian counseling and will combine faith, reason and experience to best guide your child to better health. experience to best guide your child to better health.

To contact Mr. Griswold about your child’s needs, please send an email to To contact Mr. Griswold about your child’s needs, please send an email to jgriswold@saintsimon.orgjgriswold@saintsimon.org. If you would like your child to begin sessions at the start of the . If you would like your child to begin sessions at the start of the school year, please email Mr. Griswold by August 7school year, please email Mr. Griswold by August 7thth. .

School Counselor

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S t u d e n t s in g r a d e s 3 -8 w i l l r e a d t h e b o o k a s s ig n e d fo r t h e i r g r a d e a n d a n s w e r t h e r e a d in g r e s p o n s e q u e s t io n (s ) l i s t e d . S t u d e n t w i l l b r in g t h e r e q u i r e d b o o k a n d c o m p le t e d r e s p o n s e s t o s c h o o l o n A u g u s t 1 3 t h .

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3rd grade F r a n k i e S p a r k s a n d t h e C l a s s P e t b y M e g a n F r a z e r B la k e m o r e (IS B N -1 0 : 1 5 3 4 4 3 0 4 4 X )

R e s p o n s e Q u e s t i o n s• W h a t w a s t h e p r o b le m in t h is s t o r y ? H o w d id t h e c h a r a c t e r s o lv e t h e p r o b le m ? • W h a t c la s s p e t w o u ld y o u r e c o m m e n d ? S u p p o r t y o u r c h o ic e w it h t h e “p a r a m e t e r s ” g iv e n b y t h e t e a c h e r.

W e w a n t y o u r c h i ld r e n t o c o n t in u e t o g r o w t h e i r m in d s a n d k e e p t h e i r r e a d in g s k i l ls s t r o n g . A l l K -8 s t u d e n t s a r e r e q u i r e d t o c o m p le t e

t h e f o l lo w in g r e a d in g t a s k s o v e r t h e s u m m e r.

4th grade I S u r v i v e d S e r i e s b y L a u r e n T a r s h is (S t u d e n t s c a n c h o o s e w h ic h o n e t o r e a d )

R e s p o n s e Q u e s t i o n P ro v id e t e x t e v id e n c e .• W h a t w a s t h e p r o b le m in t h e s t o r y ? I f y o u e x p e r ie n c e d t h is p r o b le m , e x p la in , in w o rd s , y o u r p la n o f a c t io n t o s u r v iv e . (W h a t c o u ld y o u b u i ld , c r e a t e , d e s ig n , e t c .? )

5th grade R u b y G o ld b e r g ’s B r i g h t I d e a b y A n n a H u m p h r e y & V a n e s s a B r a n t le y -N e w t o n (IS B N -1 0 : 1 4 4 2 4 8 0 2 9 7 )

R e s p o n s e Q u e s t i o n s• D e s c r ib e h o w R u b y ’s r e la t io n s h ip w it h e i t h e r D o m in ic o r P e n n y c h a n g e s d u r in g t h e n o v e l. C i t e e v id e n c e in t h e t e x t t o s h o w h o w R u b y a n d e i t h e r D o m in ic o r P e n n y a r e in t h e b e g in n in g o f t h e n o v e l v e r s u s t h e e n d . W h a t e v e n t s c h a n g e t h e i r r e la t io n s h ip ?

• R u b y t r ie s t o s o lv e a p r o b le m fo r G r a n d p a . W h a t p r o b le m d id R u b y t r y t o s o lv e a n d h o w d id h e r G r a n d p a r e a c t ? W h y d id h e r e a c t t h e w a y h e d id a n d w h a t le s s o n d id R u b y le a r n f r o m i t ?

6th grade H a t c h e t b y G a r y P a u ls e n (IS B N -9 7 8 -1 4 1 6 9 3 6 4 7 3 )R e s p o n s e Q u e s t i o n s A n sw e r e a c h q u e s t io n b e lo w in a p o w e r p a ra g ra p h (1 -2 -3 -2 -3 -1 m in im u m ).• D e s c r ib e t h e s t e p s B r ia n t o o k t o le a r n t o h u n t , fi s h , o r m a k e fi r e (p ic k 1 ).• W h a t i s t h e t h e m e (l i f e le s s o n ) o f t h e n o v e l H a t c h e t ?

Grades K-2 R e a d 3 0 m in u t e s e a c h d a y . C o lo r t h e d a y s y o u r e a d o n t h e J u n e & J u ly c a le n d a r s .

7th grade T h e B o y W h o H a r n e s s e d t h e W in d – Yo u n g R e a d e r E d i t io n b y W i l l ia m K a m b w a m b a (IS B N -1 0 : 9 7 8 0 1 4 7 5 1 0 4 2 6 )

R e s p o n s e Q u e s t i o n P ro v id e t e x t e v id e n c e .• W h a t m o t iv a t e s p e o p le l ik e W i l l ia m t o a t t e m p t t h e u n t h in k a b le ? In y o u r r e s p o n s e , p r o v id e a t le a s t t h r e e e x a m p le s o f o t h e r w e l l-k n o w n p e o p le w h o h a v e a t t e m p t e d t h e u n t h in k a b le .

8th grade S t a y t u n e d f o r s o m e t h i n g s p e c i a l !

We encourage students to read additional books in areas that interest them!

American Revolution, 1776 Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 Eruption of Mount St. Helen’s, 1980 Hurricane Katrina, 2005 Nazis Invasion, 1944

Attacks of September 11th, 2001 Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941 Great Chicago Fire, 1871 Japanese Tsunami, 2011 San Francisco Earthquake, 1906

Battle of D-Day, 1944 Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79 Great Molasses Flood, 1919 Joplin Tornado, 2011 Sinking of the Titanic, 1912

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Uniform Information UNIFORM POLICY

There are no changes to the uniform policy for the 2020-2021 school year. Please review the policy posted on our website and in the Student Handbook. We ask that parents take time this summer to assess the fit of your student’s uniforms. Girls skirts must be 2’ above the knee or less when measured kneeling.

UNIFORM SUPPLIERSSaint Simon school uniform items can only be purchased at the following stores:

Gym uniforms are required for students in grades 4-8. They can be purchased through our uniform suppliers or during spirit wear sales.

UNIFORM RESALEEvery summer the school holds the Royal Uniform Resale where families have the opportunity to purchase gently used uniform and spirit wear items. The sale is scheduled for August 8-9 after all Masses, any changes will be communicated through email and the school’s Facebook page.

SPIRIT WEAR School spirit wear is sold at the beginning of the school year and again after Thanksgiving (with delivery before Christmas Break). Athletic teams and extra curricular activities may also have spirit wear, those items are allowed to be worn on spirit days as long as they meet the rules set in the uniform policy for spirit wear (no sleeveless shirts, no short running style shorts.) Shorts and sweatpants purchased through the school spirit wear sales may be worn on Spirit Days. For the complete uniform policy, please review the Student Handbook found on Sycamore and the school website. Note: The blue quarter zip sweatshirt is only available through the school spirit wear sale.

School Belleswww.schoolbelles.com2635 E 62nd St #2018, Indianapolis, IN 46220(317) 255-5275

Reiss Brotherswww.rissebrothers.com8430 Castleton Corner Dr.Indianapolis, IN 46250(317) 570- 0898

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Extended Care•• Extended Care is our staff-run, before and after school program for Pre-K-8th gradeExtended Care is our staff-run, before and after school program for Pre-K-8th grade

students.students.•• There is There is a $75 registration fee for the program.a $75 registration fee for the program.•• Morning Extended Care is $2 a day and is available from 7:00 AM - 7:30 AM. StudentsMorning Extended Care is $2 a day and is available from 7:00 AM - 7:30 AM. Students

enter school through the church entrance using the Extended Care door code that willenter school through the church entrance using the Extended Care door code that willbe provided to you in August.be provided to you in August.

•• After school Extended Care is $60 a week or $15 a day and is available from 2:50 PMAfter school Extended Care is $60 a week or $15 a day and is available from 2:50 PMuntil 6:00 PM. Parents will pick up students using the church main entrance and theuntil 6:00 PM. Parents will pick up students using the church main entrance and theExtended Care door code.Extended Care door code.

•• Registration for Extended Care will be at Back to School Day.Registration for Extended Care will be at Back to School Day.•• Preschool ExtendedPreschool Extended Care information will be included in the August Preschool Parent Care information will be included in the August Preschool Parent

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School SuppliesSUPPLY LISTSSupply lists are specific to each grade level and are now available. New this year, as Supply lists are specific to each grade level and are now available. New this year, as a safety precaution, most supplies will not be shared with the class. Each student will a safety precaution, most supplies will not be shared with the class. Each student will keep his or her own supplies throughout the year. keep his or her own supplies throughout the year.

SUPPLY KITSYou may purchase all your child/children’s supplies on your own or a supply kit You may purchase all your child/children’s supplies on your own or a supply kit containing all the supplies listed for your child’s grade may be ordered through containing all the supplies listed for your child’s grade may be ordered through SchoolKits. SchoolKits. To order a kit for your student visit To order a kit for your student visit www.shopttkits.comwww.shopttkits.com and enter our and enter our school’s account #: 44350. school’s account #: 44350. Orders are due no later than June 5, 2020Orders are due no later than June 5, 2020. .

Supply kits will be delivered to school and students will get them at Back to School Day.Supply kits will be delivered to school and students will get them at Back to School Day.

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August 13 First Day of School Grades K-8

August 14 First Day of School Preschool & PreK

August 17 6:00 PM Grades K-4 Back to School Night - Parents Only

August 18 6:00 PM Grades 5-8 Back to School Night - Parents Only

September 7 Labor Day - No School

September 18 Late Start 9:45 - no Morning Care

October 15 No School, Parent/Teacher Conferences

October 21 - 23 Fall Break

November 3 Election Day - E-Learning Day 8th Grade Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

November 25-27 Thanksgiving Break

December 7 K - 4 Arts Showcase

December 14 5 - 8 Arts Showcase

December 18 12:45 Early Dismissal - Christmas Break begins

First SemesterSchool Calendar

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January 5 Classes Resume

January 18 MLK Day - No School

February 1 - 5 Catholic Schools Week

February 6 12:45 Dismissal Taste of Saint Simon School Fundraiser

February 15 President's Day - No School

March 19-26 Spring Break

April 2 Good Friday 12:45 Dismissal

April 5 Easter Monday - No School

April 19 - May 7 ILearn Testing Window

May 10-14 I Read Testing Window 3rd Grade

May 12 5 - 8 Arts Showcase

May 19 KDG - 4 Arts Showcase

May 28 Last Day of School 12:45 Dismissal

Second Semester School Calendar

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