Way to go Warren! Although we may not be able to see the great things in Warren, they are still happening. Please take a few minutes to enjoy this song written and sung by Ms. Celia Kauth, Counselor from @HawthorneHawks_. #WarrenWill @msdwarren. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11m9rYPJLZI
Warren Families: Please see our Learn at Home / eLearning Information sheet for help answering some of the most frequently asked questions.
Warren Families: Our food outreach has now adjusted to Tuesday and Friday from 11:00-1:00 at 11 locations. There is also a Wednesday evening food outreach from 5:30-7:00 at 2 locations.
Warren Families: If you have needs beyond what is being offered at our food outreach locations, a hotline and email have been created to assist. You can call 317-869-4308 or email MSDWarrenOutreach@warren.k12.in.us w/ your information. Someone from the district will contact you.
Warren Families: If you have questions about Learn at Home Device distribution, lessons, or technology, a hotline and email have been created to assist. You can call 317-608-0545 or email MSDWARRENELEARNING@warren.k12.in.us. Someone from the district will contact you.
To help families connect to the internet, mobile providers have added options for connectivity through their phones.
More info at:
AT&T- http://about.att.com/pages/COVID-19.html …
Verizon- http://verizonwireless.com/support/covid-19-faqs/ …
Sprint- http://sprint.com/en/landings/covid-19.html …
T-Mobile- http://t-mobile.com/brand/ongoing-updates-covid-19#network …
Warren Families: April 6-10 is an important week for Learn at Home / eLearning. This is a planning week for teachers and each K-8 school will be distributing devices starting April 8th. Please visit our website or follow this link bit.ly/MSDWarrenELEARNING for more information.
It's spirit week at The Creek! Check out the plans below. Show your pride, Prospectors!
Xfinity WiFi Free For Everyone: Xfinity WiFi hotspots located in businesses and outdoor locations across the country will be available to ANYONE who needs them for free! For a map of Xfinity WiFi hotspots, visit hotspots.wifi.xfinity.com/mobile/?nc
We have some updates about Learn at Home in this week's Nugget here: https://www.smore.com/s6c94
The governor's decision to close school for the remainder of the school year has our hearts very heavy. We promise to support you. Learning doesn't stop...it just changes!
You can visit the Indianapolis Public Library's page at: https://www.indypl.org/books-movies-music/download-stream where you can check out e-books, movies, music, and more! No problem if you need a library card, just use this link: https://register.indypl.org/#/cardSignup
We have some great resources in this week's Nugget. Find it here: https://www.smore.com/b3a1q.
We miss you! Enjoy your 2nd week of Spring Break and continue to connect with your teachers. We look forward to eLearning in April!
Important reminder: Each Friday, additional food will be shared to assist families for the weekend. The 9 locations will continue to offer meals Monday - Friday between 11 am - 1 pm (see image).
See updates and links about home internet access on our website: https://www.warren.k12.in.us/o/msd-of-warren-township/page/warren-wifi
We miss you! Here's this week's Nugget: https://www.smore.com/k6qe1.
We start Spring Break now but we will still send you information via the Nugget with the latest updates. Please watch email and social media. Stay healthy!
Communication is more important than ever, we need your thoughts. We appreciate you taking the time to complete the following survey:
English: https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5444289/MSD-of-Warren-Township-Communications-Survey-Parents-Caregivers
Spanish: https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5496789/MSD-of-Warren-Township-Communications-Survey-Parents-Caregivers-Spanish
Please note: MSD Warren Township will livestream a Virtual Town Hall Meeting on COVID-19 on Thursday, March 19th at 2:00 PM at: https://www.facebook.com/MSDWarrenTownship/
Please tune in! #WarrenWill
March 15 Update: All MSD Warren schools will be open Monday, 3.16 from 12-5 for staff and families to pick up personal items and medication. Schools will then be closed until further notice. Grab and go lunches are available at WCHS, 11-1, Door 1 Monday-Friday for kids 18 and under.
Please note this reminder: On Monday, March 16th, all buildings will be open from noon to 5:00 PM for staff and families to come in and pick up what they need. Nurses will be at schools during this time if parents need to pick up medications or health items.
Please read this week's Nugget closely as it includes pertinent information applicable to all schools in MSD Warren Township. Find it here: https://www.smore.com/bpy7v.
GRASSY CREEK WILL BE OPEN ON MONDAY, MARCH 16TH, FROM 12-5 PM FOR ANYONE WHO HAS ITEMS THAT NEED RETRIEVED.
Tomorrow is the day...4th grade wax museum! The kids have been working hard and as part of Gallery at the Creek, can’t wait to perform. See you at 5:30!
Check out the Nugget here: https://www.smore.com/3czuk-the-nugget.
Join us tonight for the 4th grade township basketball tournament! We will see you at the high school fieldhouse for tip off at 6pm.
Join us Tuesday at 5:30pm for an evening of art, literacy, fun, & food!
Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour this weekend! Daylight Saving Time 2020 begins on Sunday, March 8th!
Our 4th grade basketball team has practiced and are ready! Join us Friday night at the high school fieldhouse for the township tournament...we are excited to repeat as champions! Games start at 6pm!
Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mrs. Shelby Higginson
Favorite Quote
"You wanna fly, you gotta give up the things that weigh you down.” - Toni Morrison
Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Community Leaders: Mrs. Gloria Williams
Favorite Quote
“If I can help Somebody, as I pass along, than my living shall not be in vain” - Mahalia Jackson
Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mr. Charlton Cavette
Favorite Quote
"Be the trendsetter and not the one who follows the trend. Make your own path." - Renee Smith (Charlton's mother)
Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mrs. Carolyn Dupree
Favorite Quote
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou
Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mrs. Aleshia Smith
Favorite Quote
"Leadership is not a journey to rise in the ranks. It is a journey to help those around us rise." - Simon Sinek
Tonight's the night...SKATING PARTY! We will see everyone at The Roller Cave at 6pm. See you soon!
The temperature is dropping...let’s bundle up! If you need hats or gloves, let your teacher know. We hope to get back outside for recess soon!
Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mrs. Bianca Rivers
Favorite Quotes
"People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care."
Our 3rd quarter skating party is this week! Join us on Wednesday, 6-8pm at The Roller Cave for lots of fun with friends. It’s sure to be a fantastic night!
Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mrs. Jamese Bowman
Favorite Quotes
"Integrity is doing the right thing when nobody's watching." - Jamese Bowman's Mother
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mrs. Trenee Lambert
Favorite Quote
"Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly." - Langston Hughes
Please find this week's Nugget here: https://www.smore.com/t3b4m. Come join us this week on 2/26 for our school skating party! Also, we hope to see you at our PTA meeting on Thursday evening at 6pm.
It's going to be a great week at The Creek!
Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mr. Adrian Pettis
Favorite Quote
"Help me help you become successful!" - Adrian Pettis
Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mrs. Martika Stuart
Favorite Quote
"Never be limited by other people's limited imaginations." -Dr. Mae Jemison
Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mrs. Jackie Coleman
Favorite Quote
"Don't let anyone or anything steal your joy." - The Father of Jackie Coleman
What an amazing community surrounds The Creek! We had author, India Kelvonia, visit our young ladies and Brian Dinkins from Center of Empowering Education visit our young men. Both spoke life, encouragement, and the importance of finding our voices. We are blessed!
Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mrs. Melinda Pinner
Favorite Quote
"We can lift ourselves out of ignorance, we can find ourselves as creatures of excellence and intelligence and skill. We can be free! We can learn to fly!”- Richard Bach
Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mrs. Shirley Dorsey
Favorite Quote
"Don’t worry about what you don’t have, use what you do have. You only need a good brain and a good heart to live a good life.” - Louis B. Marshall
Shout out to kiddos in the art room who are making projects for our Gallery At The Creek. Have you saved the date? March 10th...you won’t want to miss it!
Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mr. Dennis Jarrett
Favorite Quote
"If your dream is not so big that it scares you, then you are not dreaming big enough." - Mark Batterson
Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mr. Chico Adams
Favorite Quote
"If you don't care, how are you going to expect anyone else to care, including me and I'm your mother?" - Chico's Mother
Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mrs. Masimba Taylor
Favorite Quote
"Ignorance needs no introduction, it always makes itself known." - Joe Moore
A friendly reminder that all Warren Township schools will be closed on Monday, February 17th in observation of Presidents' Day. Have a wonderful three-day weekend! #WarrenWill
Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mrs. Maya Jones
Favorite Quote
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou
Happy Valentine's Day! We work very hard at Grassy Creek but today we are taking a little break to celebrate friendships, too.
Here's this week's Nugget: https://www.smore.com/ds6kx-the-nugget.
Mark your calendars for Gallery at the Creek/Lit Night on March 10th!
Friday, February 14: All MSD Warren Township Schools will operate on normal start schedules.
Students in 4th grade are anxious to practice fractions!
Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mr. Garrett Gammons
Favorite Quote
"Leadership is mobilizing others to make progress on our most difficult challenges." - Adaptive Leadership
Thursday, February 13: All MSD Warren Township Schools will operate on normal start schedules.
More Apple fun with Dr. K!
Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Ms. Jennifer Rogers
Favorite Quote
"Be a rainbow is someone's cloud." - Maya Angelou
Students in 4th grade did awesome work today with Dr. K. from Apple Education. We are excited to learn more about people who have impacted America and Black History, combined with new creative ways to use technology. It was an another amazing day of learning at The Creek!
Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mr. Jamison Lockridge
Favorite Quote
"If you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life." - The Grandmother of Jamison Lockridge
Congrats to Mr. Stillman, our Apple Days scavenger hunt winner! Our staff & students are working with Dr. K. from Apple Education to enhance classroom experiences. We are innovating & internalizing what we are learning at The Creek! Check back tomorrow for pics of the kids!
Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mr. Greg Butler
Favorite Quote
"Everyone will learn, but what and how much depends on what we do." - Greg Butler
Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mrs. Kristin Jones
Favorite Quote
"If you're always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be." - Maya Angelou
Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mrs. LaTonya Mason
Favorite Quotes
"A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything." Malcom X
"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up." Pablo Picasso
Find our latest Nugget here: https://www.smore.com/0g2qp-the-nugget
Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mrs. Janie Smith
Favorite Quote "You must be the change you wish to see in the world." - Mahatma Gandhi
Do you get our weekly newsletter, aka The Nugget? If not, call our front office to add your email to the list! We share loads of information and opportunities for our scholars and families every week. Check it out!
Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mrs. Monteka Pegues Favorite Quotes "Be the person you needed when you were younger." - Ayesha Siddiqi
Thursday, February 6: All MSD Warren Township Schools will operate on normal start schedules.
Our 1st grade friends and Mrs. Forey learned about personal space and comfort bubbles today. They did a fantastic job learning how to be respectful of others and mindful of giving each other space. Way to rock those SEL skills!
Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mr. Michael Greene
Favorite Quotes
"We are, so others may become." Donald Lawrence
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." MLK Jr.
Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mr. Jeremy Coleman
Favorite Quote:
"Ever Tried. Ever Failed. No Matter. Try Again. Fail Again. Fail Better." - Samuel Beckett
Shout out to our amazing PTA for year another fantastic event on Friday...Dance with Dudes! Interested in joining our PTA? Check them out on Facebook @GrassyCreekElementaryPTA for upcoming events, meetings, and ways to get connected!
Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mrs. Jannine Campbell
Favorite Quote:
"It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men." - Frederick Douglass
Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mrs. Octavia Stovall
"No Excuses. No Explanations." - Tony Dungy
Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Ms. Felicia Harrison
"It takes a village" - Old African Proverb
National School Counseling Week is February 3 - 7, 2020. We LOVE and APPRECIATE our counselors! #WarrenWill
Grassy Creek is super proud to wear red for Sheldon Day! #JustAKidSD96
Tomorrow we wear RED! It’s a district-wide spirit day as we cheer and support one of our own, Sheldon Day, in Sunday’s Super Bowl! #96 visits Grassy Creek 4th graders every spring and now is our chance to encourage him on the big stage! #JustAKidSD96
Our scholars do amazing work at school! Thanks for supporting our continued growth by helping us get to school everyday and in time. We have a lot of learning to do at The Creek!
Check out these 1st grade mathematicians working on fluency! Learning can be tough but we love it most when it’s fun!
Today marks 100 days smarter in 2019-2020! We are proud of each accomplishment thus far and can’t wait to see what our kids do in the next 80 days!
Please mark your calendars and plan to join us for the 2020 Legislative Forum this Saturday, January 25, 2020 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. The forum will be held at Warren Education and Community Center, 975 N. Post Road, 46219.
Find the latest nugget https://www.smore.com/qe60s.
Don't forget, Monday we will not be in school as we honor the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We will see everyone back on Tuesday, ready to work and ready to learn!
January 20, 2020 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
As a reminder, there will be no school this coming Monday in recognition of and celebrating the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Monday we will honor the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a day of remembrance. While we won’t be at school, check out these places in town with reduced or free admission to extend your learning!
https://indywithkids.com/martin-luther-king-day-free-admission/
Today we celebrated our students with SWAG Awards (Students Working in Academic Growth) in our classrooms! Students who met their growth goals for NWEA earned a neon CORE coin (worth 5) and a certificate. Congratulations kiddos! Here are a few pics from our classes 😀
Today we had DISCOVERY KITCHEN at lunch and it was so fun! Students tried new foods and learned about healthy choices. We had many smiles and lots of requests for more! Thanks to our Chartwells chefs for spending time with us!
Great attendance is the perfect way to get ahead! Students that show up make the most progress and growth. Let's work together to get all kids to school on time and every day as we work towards success!
Happy New Year! We are so pleased with the students and how our children returned to school, ready to work and ready to learn. Please take a minute to check out the goings-on at The Creek in our latest Nugget here: https://www.smore.com/car7m.
At Grassy Creek, we long to support others and raising awareness for heart health is one way we can give back to our community. Interested in helping? Join our campaign by purchasing a shirt! See the info below and be part of the "1 HEART SAVING MANY" movement on Feb. 14th!
It was a great first day of 2020! We met some new friends, practiced our skills in the classroom, and played outside for recess. We love fresh starts and today was just right!
We wish everyone joy in 2020! #WarrenWill
Have a safe and happy Winter Break! School will resume on Monday, January 6, 2020. We look forward to seeing everyone in the new year!
Congratulations to our 2nd quarter attendance winners! These kiddos show up everyday, ready to work and ready to learn. We are proud of you!
These kids! Not only do they produce amazing morning announcements (with the support of our fantastic Mr. Stillman) but they are also stellar CORE model at The Creek. Check them out on YouTube @GCLive every morning! Way to represent at the board meeting tonight, scholars!
We are so proud of our 1st and 2nd graders, along with the choir, for their performances today in the Holiday Program. If you missed it, check out our Facebook page for the full videos!
All MSD Warren schools are on a 2-hour delay today (No AM Preschool) - Tuesday, December 17, 2019.Warren Early Childhood Center before school childcare will be open at 8:30 a.m.
All buses will run 2 hours later than normal. This does not impact dismissal time.
Due to the impending weather forecast, all K-8 after school activities today are cancelled for MSD Warren Township. YMCA after care will run as normal. Questions? Give us a call at 317-532-3100. Stay safe!
All K-8 after school activities will be canceled for today, Monday, December 16. This is due to another round of winter weather projected for this afternoon.
We were informed that not all families received the weather related call this morning. We apologize for this technical issue. Please visit our district website, mobile app Facebook and Twitter pages for further information.
All MSD Warren schools are on a 2-hour delay today (No AM Preschool) - Monday, December 16, 2019.Warren Early Childhood Center before school childcare will be open at 8:30 a.m.
All buses will run 2 hours later than normal. This does not impact dismissal time.
Yay!!!! Thank you to our PTA for this amazing gift! Mrs. Forey is training bench watchers for each recess so nobody will feel alone. Just sit on the Buddy Bench and a new friend will come to play. It’s the little things that make GC the best place to be!
Mark your calendars for the 2019 Christmas Programs!
When: Dec. 17th
Who: any and all are welcome!
Times: 1st grade at 10:00am and 2nd grade at 1:40pm
We will also share performances live on Facebook. It’s sure to be an amazing show!
This weekend at Warren Performing Arts Center! The Asante Children’s Theatre’s tribute to the Holiday Season, A Soul Stirring Christmas will be on Sat., Dec. 14th at 7:00 pm & Sun., Dec. 15th at 4:00 pm! Presale tickets are just $10.25 and available at www.warrenpac.org
We are excited and working hard to prepare for our annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday! We hope you will join us!
Grassy Creek is hiring! We are excited to add instructional assistants to our team. Do you love kids? Do you like to solve problems and help others succeed? You might be our new teammate! Apply today! (Information can be found on the township website.)
It’s chilly but we still love recess! Don’t forget to bundle up so we can play safely outside. Fresh air and physical play is important for growing brains!
What a great start to December! It is always good to have our halls filled with friends and our classes buzzing with learning. We have just 14 days to finish the semester. Let’s do this!
On behalf of The MSD of Warren Township, I would like to wish all of our students, families, and staff a Happy Thanksgiving!
How do you know when your kids “get it?” When they take their new science knowledge about why leaves fall in autumn and combine it with well-practiced grammar conventions to make a creative writing piece that tickles your funny bone! Great work, Benjamin!
Today our 4th graders visited Walker Career Center to learn about future possibilities. Our student guides from WCC were amazing and our excitement for learning is on point! We can’t wait to learn and grow so we can try new things at WCC, too! #WarrenWill
Here’s our latest Nugget: https://www.smore.com/njr4w. We have just 2 days this week to grow our brains...let’s get to it!
Grassy Creek has trash bags for sale! In need of 15 gallon, 39 or 55 gallon bags for holiday clean up or leaves? We have you covered! Stop by the front office and pick up a roll for $10. All proceeds go directly to student activities at The Creek!
Today the teachers learned about new tools for increasing student engagement...Nearpod and Seesaw! We can’t wait to put these to use in our classrooms and hook our kids on learning!
We are SUPER PROUD of these Prospectors and their hard work prepping and competing at the Spell Bowl competition. You kids did amazing tonight!
Check out our latest Nugget here: https://www.smore.com/u02q4.
Remember, no school on Tuesday in support of public education & the Red for Ed Rally downtown. Information about child care available via the YMCA & Boys & Girls Club are in the Nugget. Wear red on Tuesday!
Have you checked midterms? Reports were sent home yesterday. Please reach out to your child’s teacher if you have questions. Now is the time to celebrate and set goals to finish the 1st semester!
TOMORROW IS SPIRIT OF GIVING DAY! Students who bring in at least $1 may choose to wear pj's to school, wear a hat, bring a stuffed animal or wear sunglasses. All proceeds go towards shopping for families in need for Christmas here on the far Eastside!
Today we honor those who served our country. Thank you for the sacrifices you made to provide the freedoms we have today.
Please find our latest (and lengthy) Nugget here: https://www.smore.com/b2vga. There is a lot of important information included!
Tomorrow our students will honor our Veterans in a special program at 2:00pm. We invite all to join us for this tribute!
Lots of fun tomorrow!
Cold weather is here! We are going out for recess so please send coats, hats, and gloves to keep our friends warm. We love outside play time!
Mark your calendar...Fall Festival is Friday!
Tuesday, November 5th is Election Day. On the 2019-2020 Warren Township school calendar this day, as in previous years, will not be a school attendance day for students. This is a Professional Development Day for teachers.
Again, no school for students tomorrow, Tuesday, November 5, 2019.
Here’s out latest Nugget to start November!
https://www.smore.com/0ck9e
Daylight Saving Time ends on November 3, 2019. Standard time returns this weekend at 2 a.m. Sunday.
Please remember to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday.
Tomorrow is Halloween. Don’t forget, no costumes for school. Save those for all the fun in the evening!
Are you looking to impact your community & build positive relationships? Join us at The Creek! We have instructional assistant & permanent guest teacher positions available. We would love to partner with you! Check out more info at https://warren.applicantportal.com/search.php
Here is this week's Nugget: https://www.smore.com/1kcup. It was a busy week last week and we are excited to finish October strong!
These friends really rocked their new iPad tricks this week! We are excited to see our scholars exploring new ways to be creative and stretch their brains. Our kids ROCK!
#bestskatingpicEVER
These Prospectors ZOOMED by at our skating party, growing their confidence and having a blast together with friends. It was awesome!
Don’t hate, WE LOVE TO SKATE! See you tomorrow at the Roller Cave at 6pm!
You are invited to join our MSD Warren Township Townhall meeting tomorrow night from 6-7:30pm in the Creston LGI room. Learn about what’s new in Warren and provide your input, too. Childcare will be provided. See you there!
Hope everyone enjoyed their fall break. Looking forward to seeing students and staff tomorrow, Monday, October 21st. Let’s make it a great week!
Tomorrow is the day...Golden Celebration! We are prepping and can’t wait to celebrate our Prospectors and their CORE-tastic behavior! #COREleaders #ProspectorPride
It’s conference time! We are excited to welcome our families into our classrooms and share the progress the kids are making already. Not sure of your time? Call the office for assistance. Thank you for partnering with us!
A scheduled Town Hall Meeting: Grassy Creek, Eastridge, and Lakeside at Creston on Tues., October 22nd, 6:00 - 7:30 PM. Access MSD Warren Township's Strategic Planning Survey links and more information at: https://www.warren.k12.in.us/article/134175?org=msd-of-warren-township
Very proud to see the @WCHS_Warriors MCJROTC at the @isbanews / @IAPSS_ORG 70th annual conference. #WarrenWill represent our country and community!
Please find our latest Nugget here: https://www.smore.com/sxuwn-the-nugget.
On the schedule this week:
-conferences on Tuesday
-Golden Celebration on Friday
We also have field trips and fun class activities happening at the Creek...so much to do in just 4 days!
Congratulations to our STEAM Night winners! These students were drawn for new home science kits. Bet I know what they will be doing over Fall Break! 👨🏾🔬👩🏼🔬
Today is the day! We can’t wait for STEAM Night at the Grassy Creek outdoor lab and garden. Join us for free dinner and lots of fun! (Kona Ice will be available for sale.) See you at 5:30!
4th grade had an extra “student” today in art class...Mr. Russell! Thanks for swinging by to learn how tints and shades are mixed to create color values. 👨🏻🎨🎨 #WarrenWill
Are you looking for employment? MSD Warren Township wants Guest Teachers! Apply at www.warren.k12.in.us. Please see the flyer for additional details! #WarrenWill
Michael Jordan said, “Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.” Proud of these champions and their collaboration today in math! #WarrenWill
Loved seeing our friends in room 30 explore reading in stations today!
Our STEAM Night is Thurs. at 5:30 at the outdoor lab! Come for a free dinner & hands on activities. We will have Kona Ice for sale & prize baskets to raffle off.
Reminder: conferences are next week, Oct. 1st.
Here's the Nugget: https://www.smore.com/0wy9v-the-nugget.
Readers become leaders...and these 3rd graders are well on their way! Great teamwork, room 18!
Mathematicians unite! Super proud of these 4th graders expanding their multiplication skills and pushing their thinking. Way to shine!
Tuesday, October 1st is Parent Teacher Conference Day for PreK - 8 / Renaissance students. Please make plans to attend this important conference with your child's teacher(s)! School will not be in session for PreK-8 / Renaissance schools. This is a regular attendance day for HS.
Our 2nd graders in room 3 had a blast today practicing their scientific method skills! This group studied a snake skin and later presented their findings to the class. Such a fun day to be a scientist at The Creek!
We've made some great progress this week at The Creek. Check out what we've been up to and what we are looking forward to in this week's Nugget: https://www.smore.com/pdc9g-the-nugget
The weather outside is cool and then toasty, which means we are shedding our layers at school. Please remind you child to check the lost and found table in the cafeteria for jackets and sweatshirts!
Check out these 1st grade mathematicians! Using their iPads and Seesaw, these kiddos rocked out today’s concept development. Way to go! #WarrenWill
Readers are leaders! Super proud of our kiddos and their work to improve!
Here's the latest Nugget: https://www.smore.com/un3bw-the-nugget. Don't forget picture day on Wednesday!
Way to go, Prospectors! You represented Grassy Creek proudly in the Parade of Schools at Homefest tonight. Shout out to our WC-ROTC escorts and the GC PTA for their hard work, too! #WarrenWill
Kindergarten writers are growing every day at The Creek!
Goodies with Grandparents is Thursday at 2:30....have you turned in your permission slip? Remember, only students with parent permission to miss class will participate. We are excited to spend a little time with our special guests! #WarrenWill
We had a great week at the Creek, celebrating CORE and PBIS with a spirit week. Make sure to check out some of the photos in the Nugget. Find this week's Nugget here: https://www.smore.com/ypkbz
These CORE role models are such great helpers! They chose to work in the office as their reward and we are so grateful...we might need to hire them permanently! Super work, Ryn and Benjamin! #WarrenWill #trainthemup
Dress like your favorite teacher tomorrow! So much excitement buzzing from the teachers to dress like students, too...should be a lot of fun! #PBISfun #WarrenWill
Career Day tomorrow for PBIS dress up week! Can’t wait to see our Prospectors dressed as their future selves. Will you be an entrepreneur, video game designer, welder, nurse, or lawyer...so many choices plus more! All $1 donations go to PBIS incentives!
IT'S PBIS SPIRIT WEEK! Join in for $1 a day. Check out the daily themes:
Mon: College Gear
Tues: Miss-Match
Wed: Future Career
Thurs: Favorite Teacher Look Alike
Fri: Pajamas (must have pants)
All $ collected will support our PBIS prizes & celebrations!
A HUGE shout out to Mr. Shuhilo and the Sheets family for their hard work on our front flower beds. The care and support from our community is part of what makes Grassy Creek an amazing place. Thank you! #WarrenWill
We want to share the following message from the YMCA with you:
“Role Models Needed! Now hiring for YMCA Before and After School Care across Indianapolis! Apply today! https://indymca.org/jobs/”
Our latest Nugget is here: https://www.smore.com/570zr. We are excited for beautification day tomorrow! Want to help? Swing by school from 9-11am. 4th grade has a field trip on Wed. & CORE Night for K-1 families is Thurs. It’s going to be a busy week at The Creek!
Our kiddos are working hard and trying new things! Have you heard of Seesaw? Lexia? Zearn? STMath? We use these on our devices to grow our brains. Here we grow!
Don’t forget, PTA Beautification Day on Saturday....hope to see you there! #WarrenWill
NOTE: The delay time for departures from the elementary and intermediate & middle schools is approximately 20 minutes.
Due to the current weather conditions we are holding our K-4 students. Please note that will cause a delay in departures from elementary and intermediate & middle schools.
We worked hard today at The Creek...wrapping up testing for the start of the year. Our kids are shining and taking risks, trying new things and having fun!
Check out our Nugget for the latest news here: https://www.smore.com/53krm
We had a blast skating!
Don’t hate, we love to skate! Join us tomorrow at the Roller Cave!
REMINDER: no more late starts! Our school calendar was revised so all school days start at 7:55 (tardy bell is at 8:05). Originally we had one schedule for tomorrow but we will run NORMAL TIME. Please throw out any out-dates calendars and use this one. Thanks!
We are blessed with an amazing PTA group...wanna join the fun? Join us for a Beautification Day on Aug. 24th. Check out details via FB below! #WarrenWill #WEaretheKey
https://www.facebook.com/events/731791720619307/?ti=icl
Have you check out this week's Nugget? Find it here!
https://www.smore.com/53krm. Get up-to-date info about the goings-on at The Creek!
Because there’s nothing like a little story time with Ms. Hutchison ❤️ #WarrenWill
Our kids did a great job with device rollout today! Here are a few key details to know as we work towards innovative learning. #WarrenWill
It was a terrific Tuesday at The Creek! Tomorrow we roll out student devices. Look for specific information in backpacks! #WarrenWill
Don’t forget, our GC PTA meeting is this Thursday! 6:00 pm at the school. We can’t wait to see everyone!
Check out the latest news from Grassy Creek here: https://www.smore.com/8wp27
Shout out to our car rider families! Today was MUCH BETTER! Thank you for going with the (new) flow. Our officers will continue assisting but your attention is the greatest help. We appreciate you!
Check out some car rider reminders below!
Some of our 4th graders practiced their communication and collaboration skills today. Challenge: explain to your teammates how to build the tower and work with other teams to share materials so all succeed. It was a great opportunity to learn skills for excellence! #WarrenWill
What an amazing first day! #WarrenWill #WEaretheKey
Check out our first Nugget for 2019-2020 here!
https://www.smore.com/8wp27
We are ready! Monday is the 1st day and your school family has been preparing to welcome everyone soon. Remember, students can enter at 7:55 on the new bell schedule. See you soon! #WarrenWill #WEaretheKey
Wow!!! What an amazing night of friends and new beginnings! Thanks for joining us for Back to School Night. We can’t wait for Monday!
Reminder for 2019-2020: While we love to celebrate, please remember there is a "no birthday treats" guideline. To access fun and helpful resources for healthy celebration ideas, please visit: https://www.warren.k12.in.us/o/msd-of-warren-township/browse/41889 #wellnesswarriors
We are less than a week away from the start of school! If you have not registered for 2019-2020 yet, please come by the office anytime (7am-4pm) this week to get squared away. We are excited to fill the building with our scholars soon!
We look forward to students and staff returning soon! The 2019-2020 school year begins on Monday, July 29th! For access to the School Calendar document folder, please follow this link: https://www.warren.k12.in.us/o/msd-of-warren-township/browse/44250
MSD Warren is excited to partner with the Indianapolis YMCA to provide before and after school care for the 2019-20 school year. Families can register online at https://indymca.org/youth-development-center/before-afterschool/
Back to School Night is Thursday! Kindergarten families are invited to classrooms at 6:00 pm. 1st-4th graders can visit classes from 6:30 -7:30. PTA will serve ice cream in the cafe, too. We can wait to see everyone! (Students are welcome to bring supplies that evening.)
Are you looking for before and after school care for this school year? Check out the amazing YMCA program held at Grassy Creek! We have incredible adult leaders ready to help your child learn and grow. Go online at https://indymca.org/youth-development-center/before-afterschool/ to learn more!
We had a fantastic registration day yesterday! We invite those we missed to register any day between 7 am and 4 pm. We look forward to seeing all of our friends soon!
The Summer Feedings Program continues through Friday, July 19th! Youth 18 years of age and younger can receive a FREE lunch and adults may purchase a lunch for $3.00 each. Access the July menu here: https://www.warren.k12.in.us/o/msd-of-warren-township/browse/60874
Tomorrow is registration day! We look forward to seeing everyone between 12-8pm. Here's a sneak peek at the school supply list. See you soon!
Registration is for PreK - 4 is tomorrow, Tuesday, July 16th from 12 - 8 PM. There is also registration for 5 - 8 on Tuesday, July 16 and Wednesday, July 17 from 12 - 8 PM. For full details, please see the registration flyer here: https://5il.co/7tt1
We are just two weeks away from the first of our 2019-2020 registration dates! We look forward to welcoming our returning & new students!!! Please check out the registration flyer in the enrollment folder here: https://www.warren.k12.in.us/o/msd-of-warren-township/browse/41810
The Summer Feedings Program continues through July 19th! Lunch is FREE for anyone 18 years or younger. The cost is $3 for each adult. Note: There is no lunch served on July 4th. Check out the July menu here: https://www.warren.k12.in.us/o/msd-of-warren-township/browse/60874
I spy with my little eye some PROSPECTORS! Thanks Sheldon Day for another incredible day on the eastside. Check out the video below! #WEaretheKey
https://www.instagram.com/p/BzD3FItHTHB/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet
YMCA News!
Now enrolling for YMCA Before and After School Care! Register today! https://indymca.org/youth-development-center/before-afterschool/
Role Models Needed! Now hiring for YMCA Before and After School Care across Indianapolis! Apply today! https://indymca.org/jobs/
Mon. - Fri., June 10 - July 19 (closed July 4), Brookview, Eastridge, Lakeside, Liberty Park, Pleasant Run, Renaissance, & Post Road Christian Church (Family Life Center) serve a free lunch to anyone 18 and younger. Lunch is available from 11 AM - 1 PM. Adult lunch-$3 a person.
FREE lunch to anyone 18 and younger begins today at Brookview, Eastridge, Lakeside, Pleasant Run, Renaissance, & Post Road Christian Church (Family Life Center). Lunch is available from 11 AM - 1 PM. Liberty Park serves lunch from 12:15 - 1 PM this week. Adult lunch-$3 a person.
Congratulations to the class of 2019! Also, shout out to Carly Valencia, Valedictorian and Grassy Creek Prospector! #makethemSHINE #WEaretheKey
Congratulations to all of our students, families and staff on an outstanding 2018-19 school year! Hope that you have a summer filled with fun, family, and friends! Don't forget about our summer lunch locations! See you in July for the 2019-20 school year registration.
We had a LOT of Prospectors with perfect attendance! Congratulations to our 5 winners taking home the annual family passes to the Indianapolis Children’s Museum. Proud of each one of you! #makethemSHINE #WEaretheKey
Hello Prospectors! Check out our Nugget here: https://www.smore.com/jmx27. We have a short week but lots of things to do! Our last day is Monday, June 3rd and we will release at 2:30. We look forward to these last few days of learning and fun!
Wishing our students, families, staff and community a nice Memorial Day Weekend as we celebrate and honor those men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice to serve our country. Please be safe and enjoy your weekend.
Check out a lot of great info for 2019-2020 here!
Room 13 held their last Writer's Celebration for the year today. Students read their All About Books. Some had a diagram, caption, and a glossary page. All had an About The Author page. We have amazing budding writers at The Creek! #makethemSHINE #WEaretheKey
We are rounding the bend to summer break and have a Nugget FULL of information for you. Check it out here: https://www.smore.com/qzcv8.
Next Friday is FIELD DAY! It's sure to be a great day!
NWEA growth reports and report cards go home on Friday, May 31st.
We are so proud of our Jumprope for Heart campaign! Once again, our kids raised enough to get Mr. Stillman! Check out these pie in the face pics! #makethemSHINE #WEaretheKey
Reminder: Creston Intermediate/Middle School, Raymond Park Intermediate/Middle School, and Stonybrook Intermediate/Middle School will hold The 4th to 5th Grade Transition Night meetings this evening from 6:30 - 7:30 PM. Please join us!
When your whole family shows up to support your performance at the school board meeting...and...the whole crowd sings you Happy Birthday...you can call it an amazing day! #makethemSHINE #WEaretheKey
Open Enrollment information is available by calling 317-869-4300. The application for the 2019-2020 school year can be found on our website in the documents folder. Follow this link to the folder: https://www.warren.k12.in.us/o/msd-of-warren-township/browse/41810
Happy Mother’s Day to our Grassy Creek moms!
Here’s this week’s Nugget: https://www.smore.com/w86f1-the-nugget.
Only 15 days to learn and grow together!
Learning is so much fun when you have a buddy to practice with you! ❤️ #makethemSHINE #WEaretheKey
Warren 4th Grade families, please mark your calendars now for May 16th. Please see the flyer for details!
Make your plans now! The WC Girls Soccer Youth Camp for grades K - 8 will be held on June 17 - June 20 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM at 937 S. German Church Road. This camp is FREE!!! If you have any questions, please contact: cburchet@warren.k12.in.us
Register now! The Early Childhood Center will a family literacy workshops: Thurs., May 9; 6:00-7:15 p.m.- Focus on Kindergarten & 1st Grade. For more information or to register contact 317-869-4750. The focus on May 23rd will be on 2nd Grade & 3rd Grade.
We appreciate our amazing staff! What can we say but that YOU make magic happen at The Creek! Happy Appreciation Week! #makethemSHINE #WEaretheKey
You can find this week's Nugget here: https://www.smore.com/0rmb6. We are ready to knock the last 20 days of school out of the park. Please watch for information from your child's teacher regarding end of year celebrations!
The end of the school year is always an exciting time with celebrations, recognitions, performances & preparations for the upcoming 19-20 school year. Stay informed of these events & other important information on our Warren app & Warren website. Have a great rest of the year!
Check out our girl, Terrany, tonight on Fox59! Flocabulary has chosen her as one of the top 8 finalist in their national rap contest. Super cool! #makethemSHINE #WEaretheKey
Call the school office for a registration form to see Dr. Matchett next week! We love partnering with Healthy Smiles! #makethenSHINE #WEaretheKey #pearlywhitesforsummer
Love seeing our kiddos reading and leading! #makethenSHINE #WEaretheKey
Nothing like a little math in the morning in BACKWARDS DAY! So proud of our mathematicians in room 30! #makethemSHINE #WEaretheKey
Rooms 5 & 12 learned more about the frogs they are raising. Friends from Stark Park in Canton, Ohio gave us a closer look via Skype at frogs and metamorphosis. #makethemSHINE #WEaretheKey
Grassy Creek supports Red for Ed! Public education makes the difference!#makethemSHINE #WEaretheKey
How do we “measure up”?! Loved watching kids in room 2 practice their collaboration and communication skills during math today! #makethemSHINE #WEaretheKey
“I showed great effort because I met my Lexia goal AND worked hard to be CORE student of the week!” Love this weekly practice in room 13, gauging our effort and connected success! Each person shares and shines! #makethemSHINE #WEaretheKey
Classes across the building are using this rainy day to incorporate more wiggle and dance breaks. We’re also seeing a lot of yoga to reset and help us learn! Check out room 25 working on balance and mindfulness! #makethemSHINE #WEaretheKey
Super proud of these kiddos representing Grassy Creek and our robotics program at our school board meeting tonight! Way to show excellence and lead with pride! #makethemSHINE #WEaretheKey
Today our 4th graders took their final elementary class picture. Shout out to the Sheets family for arranging the drone! Can’t wait to see what the class of 2027 will do! #makethemSHINE #WEaretheKey
Check out this week's Nugget here: https://www.smore.com/cpgre-the-nugget.
Thanks for always supporting The Creek!
What a great night at The Creek! Cookies with Canvas 2019 #makethemSHINE #WEaretheKey
We had a lovely morning with Goodies with Grandparents today! Round 2 is tomorrow for 1st and 3rd graders at 7:45! #WEaretheKey #makethemSHINE
Tomorrow morning is Goodies with Grandparents for K, 2nd, and 4th grade students! We look forward to a breakfast at 7:45 and book fair. 1st and 3rd grade have their day Friday morning. We look forward to visiting with and honoring you this week! #makethemSHINE #WEaretheKey
Happy late start day! Remember, school starts at 9:30 today. See you soon!
Here's this week's Nugget!
https://www.smore.com/e7j4v
Never stop learning! Modeling a love and passion for growth is part of what we do at The Creek. Shout out to these newly certified Apple Teachers! #makethemSHINE #WEaretheKey
These proud kinder friends in Mrs. Abbey’s class are working hard and showing their reading mastery! #WEaretheKey #makethemSHINE
It’s been a great start to the week at The Creek! Let’s have some fun on Thursday night at The Rollar Cave...skating party! We will see you there from 6-8pm! #WEaretheKey #makethemSHINE
Spending time at The Freedom Center today, learning and growing together. #WEaretheKey
Here's out latest Nugget. Happy Spring Break...see you back, ready to work and ready to learn, on April 1st!
https://www.smore.com/dytka-the-nugget.
Have you completed the parent survey for Grassy Creek yet? If not, click below! We'd love your feedback!
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/climateidoe/5373family/surveys?language=en
Shout out to Ms. Fleak, our staff perfect attendance winner for 3rd quarter! Thank you for modeling excellence in being present everyday! #makethemSHINE #WEaretheKey
We had a TON of perfect attendance kiddos this quarter! Check out these Prospectors who were drawn for new bikes! Way to show excellence everyday by being present and ready to learn! #makethemSHINE #WEaretheKey
That face you make when you find out you’re a finalist in the Flocabulary Black History Month rap contest! Congrats to Terrany! Way to represent The Creek, your family, and the Eastside with pride! #makethemSHINE #WEaretheKey
Super proud of our 3rd graders who rocked it out on IREAD3 today! Last session tomorrow. We are proud of our Prospectors! #makethemSHINE #WEaretheKey
Mrs. Abbey’s class loved their handwriting practice today! Check out this teacher leader utilizing her IPAD as a document camera to guide students through the lesson. #WEaretheKey #makethemSHINE
We have a busy week ahead at The Creek! IREAD3 testing is Tuesday and Wednesday with Golden Celebration on Friday. Lots of learning and celebrating to do! #makethemSHINE #WEaretheKey
Check out this Prospector! She was recognized by Mrs. Matchett from our school board for showing CORE in public! Emry brought her card and now has a neon CORE coin to match. Way to go! #makethemSHINE #WEaretheKey
Check out Twitter and Facebook for Gallery at The Creek photos!
So much intentionality across The Creek! Targeted learning instruction is music to our ears! #WEaretheKey #makerhemSHINE
Tomorrow is the day...Gallery at The Creek! Come check out the fabulous art displays created by our kids and interact with art yourself. It’s going to be ART-tactic! #makethemSHINE #WEaretheKey
These kids are working hard on their wax museum back drops! #makethemSHINE #WEaretheKey
CHAMPIONS!!! Congratulations to our basketball team. Winners of the 2019 Warren Township 4th Grade Tournament! #makethemSHINE #WEaretheKey
It's a great time to be a Prospector! Check out all the highlights in this week's Nugget here: https://www.smore.com/5f1yr
Check out these teacher leaders...all trained up and Apple certified! We are excited about the future at The Creek! #makethemSHINE #WEaretheKey
Tomorrow is Red Out Day for heart disease awareness. Join Grassy Creek Prospectors as we support the American Heart Association with our Jump Rope for Heart campaign. It’s sure to be a great time! #WEaretheKey #makethemSHINE
3rd grade is taking a deep dive in to nonfiction by exploring animals they want to know more about and sharing their learning with a partner. Mrs. Smith even shared what she learned about Cottontails with a group of friends! #WEaretheKey #makethemSHINE
This Is a busy week for The Creek! We hope you’ll join us Thursday evening for the 3rd and 4th grade music program and again on Friday for the township 4th grade basketball tourney at WCHS! Our kids are also working hard to prepare for next week’s Gallery at The Creek. Whew! #makethemSHINE #WEaretheKey
Find this week's Nugget here: https://www.smore.com/q9nzp.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Check out this fantastic display down in 4th grade celebrating influential figures in the African American community! #WEaretheKey #makethemSHINE
Annnnd...THEY WON! Congratulations to our Grassy Creek Math Bowl team for rocking out and taking 1st tonight. We are proud of you! #makethemSHINE #WEaretheKey
Just another amazing day of learning at the Creek! #WEaretheKey #makethemSHINE
Get ready...the GC Math Bowl team is pumped! Come join us in competition at Brookview tomorrow night at 5pm. We’ve been working hard and are ready to show what we know! #makethemSHINE #WEaretheKey
Girl power! Loved seeing these mathematicians at work today! #makethemSHINE #WEaretheKey
MSD Warren Twp is conducting an online survey to support continued improvement. To participate for Grassy Creek, click this link. Thanks for your input! (THIS LINK IS FOR GC ONLY.) https://surveys.panoramaed.com/climateidoe/5373family/surveys?language=en
Check out the latest Nugget here: https://www.smore.com/4zvpu
Congratulations to Brooklyn on winning the 5lb chocolate bar in this week’s fundraiser contest. Way to go! #makethemSHINE #WEaretheKey
When you make a deal with your class and they win...you lose! Mrs. Langan's kids bet her they could make it through another round of the I Love To Read challenge. By winning she had to eat a can of sardines! Great work kiddos! (And sorry, Mrs. L!) #makethemSHINE #WEaretheKey
How exciting to share the things going on in classes & learn from others in the 1st Reading Labsite event today! Thanks Mrs. Mace & Mrs. Rutter for hosting in your stellar classrooms...& shout-out to the kids for sharing the amazing things you know! #makethemSHINE #WEaretheKey
Tomorrow is a bonus day for the sweet treat sale! Send a friend a large pack of fruit snacks and a kind message for just $1! #WEaretheKey. #makethemSHINE
We've been busy at The Creek! Check it out in our latest newsletter: https://www.smore.com/3pzd2.
Have a great weekend!
It’s a tail gate probability party in 4th grade! #makethemSHINE #MATHwizards #WEaretheKey
We had a great time today with the Probability Fair, presented by Mr. Phillips' 4th graders. Check it out!
Hello! We hope you are staying warm on this frigid day. Please remember to bundle up for the bus stop as it is going to be very cold next week, too.
Please find this week's Nugget here: https://www.smore.com/v6cxz.
Thank you for sharing your child with us!
Yesterday was the 100th Day of School! Check out some of our kindergarten friends dressed like they are 100 years old. So cute! Let's have an awesome day 101 at The Creek!
We are getting excited for our Literacy Night on Thursday! Come join us and learn about animal adaptations, play games, see a demonstration in the gym, and earn free books! The event is open from 6-7:30 and families can work at their own pace. See you then!
Check the News section for an exciting announcement about our NEW App and Website!
We are excited about our 1st and 2nd grade program coming on Thursday evening! 1st grade begins at 6:00pm and 2nd grade at 6:45pm.