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Tournament Time

Our boys’ basketball team will host the Wilson Wildcats in the first round of the GCCS tournament. A Mustang victory will mean that they play on Feb. 13 at Parkwood in round two. We want to wish our players, coaches, and cheerleaders all of the best as the represent New Washington in the upcoming tourna-ment.

Good luck, Mustangs!

G R E A T E R C L A R K

C O U N T Y S C H O O L S

The Pony Express F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 9

School Contact

Information

Principal: Joshua Emily

jemily@gccschools.com

Main Office:

812-293-3331

Carole Brison

cbrison@gccschools.com

Rose Andes

randes@gccschools.com

Address:

224 N Poplar Street

New Washington, IN

47162

Website:

nwes.gcs.k12.in.us

New Washington Elementary

Remember to save and collect those Box Tops!

Next collection period ends February 22,2019.

Which classroom will win a pizza party?

Congratulations to Mrs. Donahue’s class on winning last collection period!

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P A G E 2

Pre-school Application Process Begins March 4th—May 10th

Mark your Calendars

Kindness Week New Washington Student Council is sponsoring Kindness Week.

Random acts of kindness can be celebrated all year long but this is

a way to challenge everyone to participate. February 11-15th:

Student Council will be selling Valentine Grams - Monday—

Thursday in the mornings for $1. Students can send the Valentine

Grams to any student or staff in the morning.

2/11 Monday—Write a thank you card to someone and give it to

them.

2/12 Tuesday—Smile Bright—Everyone wear their smiles and

bright clothes to brighten the day.

2/13 Wednesday - Wear Blue Jeans with a RED shirt to remind you

to show LOVE.

2/14 Thursday—Do a kind act for someone at home or school.

2/15 Friday—Turn in a kindness heart on Friday for our kindness

tree to be displayed in the hallway (in school).

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Attendance:

Please call the office

before 9:00am if your

student will be out sick

or has a Dr. Appoint-

ment. Please send

doctors’ notes to the

office on all excused

absences.

Carole Brison cbrison@gccschools.com Rose Andes randes@gccschools.com

The new Greater

Clark Attendance

Policy states that after

5 absences, all future

absences will only be

excused with

appropriate documen-

tation, i.e.,

doctor’s note, funeral

bulletins etc.

News

from the

Office

P A G E 3

NWES Hosting Basketball Tournament Monday February 11th @ 4:45pm

Game Admission:

Tournament Games Grades K-12 $1.00

Adults $2.00

*Cost determined by GCCS *All games begin at 4:45pm

*Students K-2 must be accompanied by an adult

Feb. 11 - Pep Rally @ 2:15

Feb. 11 - Home Basketball Game First Round of the Tourney Feb. 12 - PTO Meeting 6pm

Feb. 15 - Valentine Day Party 1:45 - 2:45

Feb. 18 - Presidents’ Day - No School March 1 - Read Across America

March 4 - Preschool Applications Open

March 6 - 14-Book Fair March 7 - Family Literacy Night 6pm

March 18-29 - IRead Grade 3 only April 9 - Camp Kindergarten 6pm

April 22 - May 17 - ILEARN Grades 3-5

Dates to Remember

February 18

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P A G E 4

Parents/Guardians: Drop Off is at 8am-8:30am in the car rider line.

(Students are NOT to be dropped off prior to 8am due to staff supervision.) Car rider pick up needs to be in the car rider line. No daily walk-ins for morning or afternoon unless approval with the Principal or office. Safety is our #1 concern for our students and staff. We appreciate your understanding on this issue. Arrival Time 8am-8:30 Dismissal Time 3:05pm

New Washington Elementary

Book Store is open

Monday—Thursday 8am–8:20am

If you need extra supplies, don’t forget to stop by the

Bookstore to purchase needed school items. Prices

range $.05 - $1.00.

The bookstore is a good way for our students to see the value of what they can purchase for their money. The Student Council workers help them to prioritize their purchases according to the funds available. It’s also a good way for the workers to practice their math skills and their social skills, as they greet and help their fellow students each morning.

Car Riders and Walk-ins Student Drop Off and Pick Up

REMINDER - FIELD TRIPS / CLASS PARTIES

GCCS requires a background check on all

Parent/Guardian attending the event (minimum of 2 weeks prior).

No siblings are allowed on school field trips

or class parties.