If you have a new student that you’d like to enroll for the 2020-2021 school year you can do so at: http://bit.ly/2SE2PrV
If you have questions or concerns, please give us a call at 317-423-0204, or you can come into the office for assistance.
We had a wonderful donation to our Food Pantry today from the Columbia Club in Downtown Indy! Lots of fresh produce and fruit! @columbiaclub_in @columbiaclub
In response to direction from Governor Holcomb and Mayor Hogsett, EFFECTIVELY IMMEDIATELY, SENSE CHARTER SCHOOL IS CLOSED UNTIL MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2020, to ensure the safety of the staff and students of SENSE Charter School.
As indicated by Dr. Sweeney in her message last night, we will be activating the SENSE Charter School Emergency Operations Plan.
This weekend, Dr. Sweeney or I will provide information regarding pick up of materials for off-site instruction and meal service.
Please continue prevention techniques such as hand washing and home sanitation.
Thank you for your patience and support during this time of uncertainty. Please feel free to contact me with any questions at senseboard@senseindy.org, by replying to this message, or by sending a message to SENSE Board via Parent Square.
Jessica Ballard-Barnett
President, Board of Directors
SENSE Charter School
As a show of support for SENSE teachers and staff, SENSE Charter School will be CLOSED on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, so our teachers, staff, and students can attend the Red for Ed action day at the Indiana Statehouse.This day off will not affect the school calendar, and will be treated as if it were a "Snow Day."
Please feel free to contact the SENSE Board of Directors at senseboard@senseindy.org with any questions or concerns.
RED FOR ED!
7th and 8th grade families:
High School Night will be THURSDAY NOVEMBER 14th from 4:00-5:00pm at SENSE. Students and families will learn more about their student’s high school options and scholarship information!
Please contact Mrs. Good with any questions!
Don't forget our Food Pantry is open to the Families of SENSE students this afternoon. The doors will be open from 3:30 to 4:30!
SENSE Charter School was built on the foundation of serving students and families residing on the Southeast Side of Indianapolis. We were recently made aware of a need through media and concerned parents. In staying true to our community commitment, SENSE Charter School will be adding new stops to accommodate unsafe walking conditions. New bus stop boundaries will encompass Keystone to the East, Raymond to the North, and Hoefgen to the South. Call 317-423-0204 for more information.
The SENSE Charter food pantry will be open tomorrow Thursday August 1st from 8:30-9:30 am and again 3:30-4:30 pm. This is open to all SENSE families only. Enter in the doors off the alley. Please note. There is heavy construction in the alley so you may want to park away from the pantry door and then just walk in. We are in need of volunteers to help run the pantry. Both sifts have openings. Contact Kate Voss kvoss@senseindy.org for more details.
Fourth graders in Mrs. Fisher’s class used teamwork to build the tallest tower using 10 cups and a ruler.
Fourth graders in Mrs. Fisher’s class used teamwork to build the longest paper chain using: two pieces of construction paper, 12 inches of masking tape, scissors, and a ruler!
SCHOOL UNIFORM SALE! JULY 18th
We will be hosting a uniform sale for SENSE families during our July 18th Back to School event. From 5:00 – 6:30 pm. These will be generally be gently-used polo shirts and pants. Each item will be $3.00 each. Cash only. No limit.
Indianapolis Back-to-school Health & Wellness Event set for August 3
Indianapolis students and their parents are invited to the 13th Annual Covering Kids and Families Back-to-School Day at the Marion County Public Health Department, 3838 N. Rural St., on Saturday, August 3 from 8:00 a.m. - Noon.
Backpacks with school supplies will be handed out to school-aged children who attend.
More than 10,000 people are expected to attend, making it the largest back-to-school event in Indianapolis.
Health screenings, health information, the opportunity to enroll in free or reduced-price health insurance, child immunizations, games, entertainment and school supplies are part of the annual summer event.
Those needing back-to-school immunizations should bring current shot records as well as an insurance or Medicaid card. Dental and other screenings also will be available. Individual birth certificates for school enrollment can be purchased during the event. Identification is required.
Come join the fun on Saturday July 6th from noon-3:00 pm for the annual Fountain Square Salvation Army Back to School family event. There will be free food, haircuts and a giveaway of backpacks and uniforms. Located at 1337 Shelby Street 46203. Must live in the 46203 or 46225 zip codes. Proof of address is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
During the week of June 17th – 21st, some of the members of the SENSE Charter Cub Scouts, Pack 18, enjoyed a week of day camping at Belzer Camp. The camp is situated on a wooded, 100 acre facility that has been in development for over 90 years. Camp Belzer was created to provide a safe environment where Cub Scouts can learn, advance, and play in the great outdoors. The pics are from bb rifle and archery activities, as well as during lunch break time.
Preparing for the new year with more Brain Trails throughout the school!
Congratulations to Taylor Louie and Kate Voss, SENSE Charter School’s 2018-2019 Teacher and Staff Member of the Year!
FREE LUNCH this summer at SENSE Charter School!
We are offering free, nutritious and delicious lunches to kids 18 years old and under at SENSE Charter this summer through the Summer Servings program.
The meals are free to any child under 18. The child does not have to attend SENSE or be accompanied by an adult to be served.
Adults can get lunch served too for $3.75. (As we do not have change available, please bring exact change.)
Last day for the SENSE Summer Servings program is Friday, July 19th.
Check out https://www.doe.in.gov/nutrition/summer-food-service-program for additional Summer Servings locations in our City.
We will be serving Lunch:
Monday -Friday
11:30-12:30
SENSE Cafeteria
May 27, 2019- July 19,2019
All children 18 years old and under are eligible to participate!!
Meals are only served during the serving time posted
IREAD3 retest testing will be taking place tomorrow, Tuesday, May 28th and the next day, Wednesday, May 29th from 10:00-11:30.
Parents/Guardians, please make sure to have your students here on time for testing. Please drop off and pick up students at the front office. We look forward to seeing you then!
Just a friendly reminder, there is no After School AYS program tomorrow Friday, May 24th. School dismisses at 1:15 tomorrow. If you have not contacted the school about alternative arrangements please do so soon!! Thanks!
Summer Break starts at 1:15pm tomorrow Friday, May 24th.
School will resume for the 2019-2020 Session on Monday, June 22nd!
Enjoy your break! We will miss you all!
Awards Day
The year end awards ceremony for Kindergarten through 7Th Grade, will take place in the gym tomorrow, Friday, May 24th during the following times:
Kindergarten: 8:30-9:00
1st: 9:05 - 9:35
2nd: 9:40-10:10
3rd : 10:15-10:45
4th: 10:50-11:20
5th: 11:30-11:50
6th: 12:00-12:30
7th: 12:30-1:00
5 DAYS OF FUN THIS SUMMER – KIDS Inc. Summer Camp
Monday June 3rd - Friday June 7th
9:00 am- 4:00 pm
$10 per student
K-6 grade
SIGN-UP AT THE SENSE AWARDS DAY – Friday May 24th 8:30 am - 1:00 pm. Or see below for registration details.
SpringHill Day Camps include adventure activities such as bungee trampoline, camp songs, climbing wall, crafts, & more. Provides fun, friendship, faith-based teaching and mentoring all in one. A perfect week-long experience right here in our neighborhood. Held at Horizon Central. Located right across from SENSE Charter. 1001 Palmer Street 46203. Register now! Join in for a week of fun.
Registration: www.kidsinc-indy.com/springhill
Questions contact Jessica at jessica@kidsinc-indy.com
Registration applications also at SENSE Charter’s front office.
The SENSE Charter food pantry will be open to our families tomorrow Thursday, May 23rd from 8:30 to 9:30 am and again 3:30 to 4:30 pm. Please remember to bring your own shopping bags for extra points.
Our 8th Grade end of year celebration will take place tomorrow Thursday, May 23rd @ 1:30pm
Light refreshments will be served following awards. Families are invited to share in the celebration
Tonight!!
(Tuesday, May 21st)
Wheels of Wonder
Roller Skating & Fun Center
175 Southern Plaza Drive
Come out and roller skate with the SENSE Family!
5:30 to 7:30 pm
$4.00 includes admission and skate rental
Skate Mates are $5.00 to rent
Students of Ms. Galicia and Ms. Medina had an entire section on making Baggie Ice Cream. The project included research, adding decimals and fractions, learning English vocabulary, sentence structure, comprehension, participation, oral presentation, technology (they made a “how to” slide show), and a final quiz over everything. Then, they made the ice cream. Yum! Finally, the students presented their slideshow to practice their Oral Language Skills. This project made learning fun!
Members of the SENSE after-school program, the Environmental Investigators, toured Butler Univeristy’s Center for Urban Ecology Farm. Our club members gave an outstanding presentation about our school’s habitat to three other elementary schools and a panel of environmental experts. During their tour of the farm, they learned about cover cropping, permaculture, and farming with pollinators.
Our year-long Environmental Investigator’s Club is lead by our 6th grade science teacher, Elizabeth Johnson, and Rob Uppencamp, who has a student at SENSE and is a Senior Scientist and Risk Assessor at ARCADIS NV.
Students in Ms. McDaniel’s class worked hard on their end-of-the-year math board game projects.
Students in Ms. McDaniel’s class worked hard on their end-of-the-year math board game projects.
Through the great generosity of many of our SENSE families, we raise $643.75 with our recent Pennies for Patients campaign. Our annual Pennies for Patients drive benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). Students learn about blood diseases and were visited by guest speaker, Gary Webb, who is a longtime volunteer at SENSE. He serves with the Board of Trustees for LLS, and is a blood-cancer survivor. Pictured here is April Wolcott, Co- Vice Principal of SENSE, Gary Webb and a LLS representative, Robin Shelton, to receive our contribution check. Thanks to all who contributed to this great cause to help end blood cancers in our lifetime.
Summer Break starts at 1:15pm next Friday, May 24th.
School will resume for the 2019-2020 Session on Monday, June 22nd!
Enjoy your break! We will miss you all!
The SENSE Student Council is proud to announce
Spirit Week!
May 20th to May 24th
Monday- PJ day!
Tuesday- Decade’s day, Dress from your favorite decade!
Wednesday- Western day!
Thursday- Character day, Dress as your favorite character
Friday- Dress up day!
**for western day please remember that there are no toy guns for the outfit allowed.
El Consejo Estudiantil SENSE se enorgullece de anunciar
Semana del Espíritu!
20 de mayo al 24 de mayo.
Lunes- Día de PJ!
Martes- Día de la década, ¡Vístete de tu década favorita!
Miercoles- dia occidental!
Jueves- Día del personaje, Vístete como tu personaje favorito.
Viernes- ¡Día de vestir!
** Para el día occidental, recuerde que no se permiten pistolas de juguete para el atuendo.
Our 8th Grade end of year celebration will take place next Thursday, May 23rd @ 1:30pm
Light refreshments will be served following awards. Families are invited to share in the celebration
Awards Day
The year end awards ceremony for Kindergarten through 7Th Grade, will take place in the gym on Friday, May 24th during the following times:
Kindergarten: 8:30-9:00
1st: 9:05 - 9:35
2nd: 9:40-10:10
3rd : 10:15-10:45
4th: 10:50-11:20
5th: 11:30-11:50
6th: 12:00-12:30
7th: 12:30-1:00
The SENSE Girl Scout troop finished up on Monday the 13th with a presentation by their scout leader, Shelly West, with their certificates and badges.
Miss West reports that she really enjoyed working with this great group of girls. We hope to bring back the troop again next year!
KG classes were able to enjoy their fresh Raspberries outside! Suzette Hartman, from IDOE, presented SENSE with the 2018-2019 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable School of the Year Award!
The award is for excellence in providing fresh fruits and veggies and nutrition knowledge to our students. In addition to the award, SENSE received $250 to help fund nutrition promotion for the next school year.
You won’t want to miss this year’s SENSE Charter’s Spring Performance on Wednesday May 15th at 6:00 pm. The performances will be highlighting the amazing talents of our Glee and Dance Clubs.
The event will take place at Southeast Community Services, 901 Shelby Street 46203. Second floor auditorium. We hope to see you there!
Thank you to One14 Design, a student-staffed faculty-led design agency at University of Indianapolis in their efforts to help SENSE Charter School build an inclusive culture.
5 DAYS OF FUN THIS SUMMER – KIDS Inc. Summer Camp
Monday June 3rd - Friday June 7th
9:00 am- 4:00 pm
$10 per student
K-6 grade
SpringHill Day Camps include adventure activities such as bungee trampoline, camp songs, climbing wall, crafts, & more. Provides fun, friendship, faith-based teaching and mentoring all in one. A perfect week-long experience right here in our neighborhood. Held at Horizon Central. Located right across from SENSE Charter. 1001 Palmer Street 46203. Register now! Join in for a week of fun.
Registration: www.kidsinc-indy.com/springhill
Questions contact Jessica at jessica@kidsinc-indy.com
Registration applications also at SENSE Charter’s front office.
A rubber duck race, paper plane and kite-flying, water sampling, and other fun activities coming up at the Wind and Water Festival Saturday, May 11th from 11am-1pm on Barth Avenue Bridge along Pleasant Run!
ROW and SENSE Charter are partnering to bring education about wind and water to students, families, friends, and neighbors for a fun festival day.
Buy a rubber duck (or several!) for $3 each to help raise funds for school field trips. Ducks are sold at SENSE (1601 Barth Ave) and day-of. Cash please. Prizes will be given for duck race winners as well as paper plane craftspeople in the categories of highest and longest flight, and overall design. There will also be FREE fun games, crafts, food and Big Car's Wagon of Wonders. Duck race is at noon.
Pictured here are some of the prizes and trophies for the winners whose ducks make it over the finish line first! Hoping to see you there. You’d be quakers not to come!
The SENSE Charter food pantry will be open to our families tomorrow Thursday, May 9th from 8:30 to 9:30 am and again 3:30 to 4:30 pm. Please remember to bring your own shopping bags for extra points.
Another photo installing the frog pond in the school’s habitat by the SENSE after-school Club the Environmental Investigators, Sponsored by Kappa Delta Pi honor society.
The SENSE after-school Club, the Environmental Investigators, installed a frog pond in the school’s habitat to include bullfrog tadpoles in our biodiversity counts. Sponsored by Kappa Delta Pi honor society.
The After school Dance club at SENSE is canceled today. Your student will be sent home using their regular transportation option, unless you contact the school with different instructions.
Soccer! The game is still on! So many have been canceled recently because of rain, we're going try and move forward. See you all there tonight!
The SENSE Third Grade field trip for tomorrow (Friday) to the Bluespring Caverns has been postponed due to flooding. It has been rescheduled for Friday, May 17
El viaje de campo SENSE de tercer grado para mañana (viernes) a las Cavernas de Bluespring se ha pospuesto debido a una inundación. Ha sido reprogramado para el viernes 17 de mayo.
The Duck Races are coming to the Wind & Water Festival
Buy a rubber duck (or several!) for $3 each to help raise funds for school field trips. Ducks are sold at SENSE (1601 Barth Ave) and day-of. Cash please. Prizes will be given for duck race winners as well as paper plane craftspeople in the categories of highest and longest flight, and overall design. There will also be fun games, crafts and Big Car's Wagon of Wonders.
A rubber duck race, paper plane and kite-flying, water sampling, and other fun activities coming up at the Wind and Water Festival
Saturday, May 11th from 11am-1pm on Barth Avenue Bridge along Pleasant Run!
ROW and SENSE Charter are partnering to bring education about wind and water to students, families, friends, and neighbors for a fun festival day.
The After school Dance club at SENSE is canceled today, due to a death in the family of one of the instructors.
Your student will be sent home using their regular transportation option, unless you contact the school with different instructions.
A student who turns 5 on or before September 1, 2019 can now enroll in Kindergarten for next year. Until recently they had to be 5 by August 1, if your student was on the line, they may now be eligible to attend Kindergarten at SENSE next year. Contact us and let us know! We'll help you through the process!
Today's soccer game is canceled again due to rain, sorry for the inconvenience!
SENSE CHARTER FAMILY NIGHT
Come join teachers, families, and staff as we celebrate an evening of scientific inquiry and discovery.
Thursday April 25, 2019
5:00 to 7:00
SENSE Charter School
Participate in some fun activities and projects including:
- Seed bombs
- Carton Planters
- Spinners
Check our new chicken flock and nature preserve!
Feed your stomach while feeding your mind! Free pizza dinner.
Be certain to bring money to purchase a rubber duck. $3.00 each for our May 11th duck race! More details to come.
Hoping to see you there!
CHARLA DE SENTIDO FAMILIA NOCHE
Únase a los maestros, las familias y el personal mientras celebramos una noche de investigación científica y descubrimiento.
Jueves 25 de abril de 2019.
5:00 a 7:00
SENSE Charter School
Participa en algunas actividades y proyectos divertidos que incluyen:
- Bombas de semillas
- Jardineras de cartón
- hilanderos
¡Consulta nuestra nueva parvada de pollos y la reserva natural!
¡Alimenta tu estómago mientras alimenta tu mente! Cena de pizza gratis.
Asegúrese de traer dinero para comprar un pato de goma. ¡$ 3.00 cada uno para nuestra carrera de patos del 11 de mayo! Más detalles por venir.
Con la esperanza de verte allí!
Tonights track meet has been canceled due to weather.
The SENSE Charter food pantry will be open to our families tomorrow Thursday, April 25th from 8:30 to 9:30 am and again 3:30 to 4:30 pm. Please remember to bring your own shopping bags for extra points.
The SENSE Soccer team make up their game from last week tonight at ENLACE Academy.
The game starts at 5:30 and don't forget to bring a chair!"
SENSE CHARTER FAMILY NIGHT Come join teachers, families, and staff as we celebrate an evening of scientific inquiry and discovery. Thursday April 25, 2019 5:00 to 7:00 SENSE Charter School Participate in some fun activities and projects including: - Seed bombs - Carton Planters - Spinners Check our new chicken flock and nature preserve!
Feed your stomach while feeding your mind! Free pizza dinner. Be certain to bring money to purchase a rubber duck. $3.00 each for our May 11th duck race! More details to come. Hoping to see you there!
CHARLA DE SENTIDO FAMILIA NOCHE Únase a los maestros, las familias y el personal mientras celebramos una noche de investigación científica y descubrimiento. Jueves 25 de abril de 2019. 5:00 a 7:00 SENSE Charter School Participa en algunas actividades y proyectos divertidos que incluyen: - Bombas de semillas - Jardineras de cartón - hilanderos ¡Consulta nuestra nueva parvada de pollos y la reserva natural!
¡Alimenta tu estómago mientras alimenta tu mente! Cena de pizza gratis. Asegúrese de traer dinero para comprar un pato de goma. ¡$ 3.00 cada uno para nuestra carrera de patos del 11 de mayo! Más detalles por venir. Con la esperanza de verte allí!
Testing starts tomorrow (Monday) ! Be on Time for Class!
Make sure you get plenty of sleep tonight and eat a good breakfast in the morning!
Doors open at 7:30 am for breakfast at the school if you need it!
SENSE CHARTER FAMILY NIGHT
Come join teachers, families, and staff as we celebrate an evening of scientific inquiry and discovery.
Thursday April 25, 2019
5:00 to 7:00
SENSE Charter School
Participate in some fun activities and projects including:
- Seed bombs
- Carton Planters
- Spinners
Check our new chicken flock and nature preserve!
Feed your stomach while feeding your mind! Free pizza dinner.
Be certain to bring money to purchase a rubber duck. $3.00 each for our May 11th duck race! More details to come.
Hoping to see you there!
CHARLA DE SENTIDO FAMILIA NOCHE
Únase a los maestros, las familias y el personal mientras celebramos una noche de investigación científica y descubrimiento.
Jueves 25 de abril de 2019.
5:00 a 7:00
SENSE Charter School
Participa en algunas actividades y proyectos divertidos que incluyen:
- Bombas de semillas
- Jardineras de cartón
- hilanderos
¡Consulta nuestra nueva parvada de pollos y la reserva natural!
¡Alimenta tu estómago mientras alimenta tu mente! Cena de pizza gratis.
Asegúrese de traer dinero para comprar un pato de goma. ¡$ 3.00 cada uno para nuestra carrera de patos del 11 de mayo! Más detalles por venir.
Con la esperanza de verte allí!
Tonight's soccer game against Enlace Academy is canceled due to bad weather.
Sergeant David Gard, from the Southeast District IMPD, came and spoke to our SENSE students, in grades K-3, concerning gun safety using the Eddie Eagle Gun Safe Program. The students were instructed that if they find a gun here is what they are taught do:
STOP!
Don’t touch.
Leave the area. Run away.
Tell and adult
It is important to talk with your child about gun safety. Whether an adult does or does not own a gun, it is important to know the rules for gun safety. Pictured here is Sargent Gard and Yvonne Navarro, SENSE Office Administrator and SENSE parent.
SENSE Charter now has a new Brownie troop that started this Monday. Thirteen 1st grade girls have the opportunity to participate where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls can build character and skills for success in the real world.
Pictured here is the Circle and Friendship Squeeze. The Friendship Circle is often formed at the end of meetings or campfires as a closing ceremony. Everyone gathers in a circle; each girl crosses her right arm over her left and then holds hands with the person on each side of her. Once everyone is silent, one girl starts the friendship squeeze by squeezing the hand of the person to her left. One by one, each girl passes on the squeeze until it travels clockwise around the full circle.
Track and Field team, we have a track meet today at 5pm at Christal House Academy (the one off of east street, near Garfield Park!). Bring a jacket! 😊
If coming from Raymond- please take Beecher to Pleasant Run Parkway back up to Shelby. The road is closed due to construction.
Do you have an interest in a career in construction or the skilled trades?
The SENSE Charter food pantry will be open to our families tomorrow Thursday, April 11th from 8:30 to 9:30 am and again 3:30 to 4:30 pm. Please remember to bring your own shopping bags for extra points.
Track and Field practice on Thursday, April 11th is cancelled due to a staff meeting.
The Sew Sisters are helping us celebrate in great style the arrival of the chickens to SENSE come this Friday.
The Sew Sisters are a group of employees from Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance who gather regularly to lend their skills and talents towards creating amazing items for the community. They made beautiful blankets and pillows that can be given out to our families; as they have generously done before. But they went above and beyond, making fun banners for our Friday Spring Chicken Fest. Thank you Sew Sisters for your continued support!
Reminder that Track and Field has a meet at Christel House South on Wednesday, April 10th at 5:00 pm.
As the weather is warming up, Garfield Park is gearing up for some summer fun! Every summer they offer a wide variety of art-themed summer camps ranging from all age groups and art mediums. We are currently accepting applications for two camp counselor positions to help us make this an unforgettable summer.
Give them a call at 317-327-7077 for more information about summer camps or apply directly at indy.gov/jobs.
Mastering the moon phases and enjoying a yummy treat in the process!
Fourth graders in Mrs. Dillard & Ms. O’s class showed mastery before spring break while presenting their choice research to their peers.
EGGSELENT! - SRING CHCKEN FEST
They are coming! On Friday April 12th, SENSE Charter will be filling our own chicken coop with small flock of chickens. On that day, students will learn more about chickens and their care from our extraordinary sixth grade science teacher, Ms. Johnson. Then the classes will be taking turns with the care of our chickens until the end of May.
The chicken coop was donated by our good partners, Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance. Ms. Johnson is generously loaning us three of her own chickens to come live with us until summer break; where they will return to her flock until next spring. Perhaps there will be fresh eggs soon!
Starting tomorrow (Tuesday, April 9th), due to the construction of the Red line on Shelby, Students who ride the Orange Bus in the mornings will see a change in their pickup times.
All stops will be picked up in the mornings, 10 minutes earlier. This will continue until further notice.
A partir de mañana (martes 9 de abril), debido a la construcción de la línea roja en Shelby, los estudiantes que viajan en el autobús de Orange en las mañanas verán un cambio en sus horarios de recolección.
Todas las paradas se recogerán en las mañanas, 10 minutos antes. Esto continuará hasta nuevo aviso.
The third-grade Brownie troop at The Orchard School, co-lead by Tiffany Turner, was working on their World of Girls Badge. To earn the badge they needed to hear a story, tell a story, and change the story. So they decided to share the story Kristie Sweeney had posted to Facebook last fall about our food pantry needs.
After hearing the story, they shared it with their school community by hanging signs, passing out flyers, setting up collection bins, speaking about it at Town Hall Meetings, and writing articles for their weekly newsletter. As the collection bins got fuller, they got more excited and brought in many of their own donations. They not only helped our school community, but have brought more awareness to their community about our school. And for that we are most grateful for their generous support.
SENSE Charter School's Cub Scout Pack 18 participated in this year's Pinewood Derby on March 23rd. It was held at IPS School 63. Pictured here are some of the SENSE participants. For more pics form the event visit: https://www.facebook.com/pg/cacafterschoolprograms/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2330687020493870
The Pinewood Derby is a racing event for unpowered, unmanned miniature cars. Pinewood derbies are often run by chapters (packs) of the Cub Scouts program of Boy Scouts of America. With the help of adults, Scouts build their own cars from wood, usually from kits containing a block of pine wood, plastic wheels, and metal axles. And then they decorate it.
For the price of admission to this year's event, people could donate non-perishable food. The food was then donated to SENSE Charter and School 63 to help keep their pantry stocked. Thank you Boy Scouts of America Crossroads District and Josette Crawford, District Director for School & After-School Programs!
Spring Break - Early Dismissal tomorrow at 1:15 pm!
In order to ensure the safety of our students, we ask that all visitors enter and sign in at the front office. This includes mornings during breakfast. We appreciate your cooperation and patience!
FREE CLOTHES GIVE-AWAY
A local Fountain Square Church is closing their clothing ministry
Horizon Christian Fellowship Central
1001 E. Palmer St. Indianapolis, IN 46203
The clothing pantry will be open to the public one last time
Sunday, April 28 from noon to 2pm
NOTE: The pantry is on the third floor, only stair accessible, no elevator. Sorry.
Everyone is welcome. Everything is free. (Everyone is welcome to bring their own items with handles and rollers to collect items in. We do have some bags and boxes).
- Racks and boxes full of infant to children size 14 boy and girl clothing
- Racks and boxes full of Junior and ladies and plus size clothing
- Racks full of Men’s clothing
- Clothes full of jackets/coats in all sizes
- Shelf full of shoes from infant to adult girls/boys and men and women
- Book shelf of children picture books to chapter books
- Books shelf and boxes of Christian books and homeschool educational books
- Children and adult clothes hangers of all sizes and colors
LOCATION: We are located in Old School #18, right across from Sense Charter School. The main church entrance is through the parking lot, off Ringgold Street. (From Shelby turn West on Palmer and turn south on Ringgold and East into the fenced parking lot).
SENSE Boy's Basketball Team!
The boys basketball season has finally come to an end and to celebrate such a great season the boys took a trip to the Pacers game last night and even got to walk on the court after the game!
Ms. Navarro was rocking it today with one of our new guitars that was donated today to SENSE. This donation greatly assists in growing Ms. Whittle’s awesome guitar program.
One of our School Board members, Lee Lewellen, donated two more acoustic guitars and one classical guitar, along with guitar stands and straps. Mr. Lewellen has been very generous to SENSE. He previously donated multiple guitars and musical equipment towards supporting our music program. He has also donated new coats, sweaters and games. And for that we thank him ever so much!
Another EGG-cellent day in Mrs. Dillard & Ms. O’s Fourth Grade class. Balancing eggs to celebrate the Vernal Equinox and the first day of spring! 🥚☀️🎉
The SENSE Charter food pantry will be open to our families tomorrow Thursday, March 21st from 8:30 to 9:30 am and again 3:30 to 4:30 pm. Please remember to bring your own shopping bags for extra points.
Arthur's Music Store keeps SENSE rockin'! With a generous donation of $1,000, Arthur's Music Store continues to support our school's music program. Ms. Whittle just purchased up another bass guitar from them to add to her growing musical instruments collection that she makes available to our students. This new purchase make available though this funding from Arthur's. Pictured here is Amy England (left) and Linda Osborn. They are the family act (and owners) of Arthur's Music Store.
There are so many good reasons as to why playing a musical instrument is important, including that it is documented that it makes you smarter, less stressed, builds confidence, teaches patience, gives you a sense of achievement and is just plain fun! We are grateful to Arthur's Music Store for bring these many gifts to our school community.
2019 - 2020 Enrollment for New Students!
Mar 20 to Jun 24
SENSE Charter School
It’s that time of year! SENSE is preparing for the re-enrollment of current students and accepting applications for their siblings for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year. If you are planning to enroll a sibling as a new student or if your family has not attended SENSE before, please apply at: http://enrollindy.org/onematch/apply/ or come into the office for assistance. If you have completed the Enroll Indy application and you’d like to proceed with the SENSE Enrollment for your new student. You can do so at: https://registration.powerschool.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=16744&culture=en Again, you can also come into the office for assistance.
Fourth Graders in Mrs. Dillard and Ms. O’s class started presenting their novel study projects over The One and Only Ivan today. The dioramas turned out great!
Ooops! Here is the second set of pictures!
More S.T.E.A.M. family homework projects completed by students in Mrs. Sickbert’s class.
Mrs. Sickbert’s first graders completed S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering, art, math) family homework projects. Their challenge was to build a model of a bridge. Look at the awesome results! Way to go first grade families!!
SENSE received many generous donations of food and toiletries from the Carmel High School Community Service Club!
These items will help keep the shelves of our food pantry well-stocked. Special thank you and shout out to senior Sammi Kadinger for her hard work and leadership.
AYS SPRING BREAK CAMPS! At Three Locations
Decatur:
AYS spring break registration is now open! AYS will offer a spring break camp at Valley Mills Elementary from March 22 – March 29. Details can be found on the AYS website: www.ayskids.org/spring
The price is $125/week per child and $40/day per child. Register soon! Spaces are limited!
A non-refundable $25 deposit per week per child is due with registration. The deposit will be applied toward break tuition. No deposit required for families receiving CCDF or AYS financial assistance. Advance registration for break camp is required. Online registration will close Thursday, March 21.
CFI - School 70 and Sidener Academy
AYS spring break registration is now open! AYS will offer spring break camps at Center for Inquiry School 70 and Sidener Academy School 59 from March 25 - April 5. Details can be found on the AYS website: www.ayskids.org/spring
The price is $135/week per child and $40/day per child. Register soon! Spaces are limited!
A non-refundable $25 deposit per week per child is due with registration. The deposit will be applied toward break tuition. No deposit required for families receiving CCDF or AYS financial assistance. Advance registration for break camp is required. Online registration will close Thursday, March 21.
Sorry, Tomorrow, not Today! lol :-)
I was just hoping it was Friday!
Don't Forget!!
READ3 testing will start Monday, March 18. It will last through Wednesday, March 20.
We encourage students to be at school on time since testing will take place first thing in the morning. Don't forget a good breakfast and a good nights rest will help!
Breakfast is served at the school for all students, free of charge, starting at 7:30 am.
MUFFINS FOR MOMS Thursday March 14, 2019 8:30-9:30 am All moms and female guardians with students in grades Kindergarten – 2nd grade only are invited to join us for muffins and juice. Learn more about local programs including summer camps, where to complete your high school equivalency, find a better job and after-school programming for next year. Hope you can join us!
2019-2020 is going to be a great year at SENSE and we look forward to sharing it with you and your family!
Emails with instructions have been sent out. For those that do not have email, letters are being sent home today with your student.
If you receive neither, let us know and we’ll get it fixed!
If you don’t have internet access, feel free to come into the school, Monday – Friday, 9am to 2pm.
We can also assist with Enrollindy.Org for your new Kindergarten student and another other new siblings.
IS YOUR CRIMINAL RECORD PREVENTING YOU FROM GETTING A SECONG CHANCE?
Please join us for the
EXPUNGEMENT AND RE-ENTRY FAIR!
MARCH 12, 2019
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
SENSE CHARTER SCHOOL
1601 BARTH AVENUE 46203
Possibly get your criminal record clear. Free and open to the public.
Expungement is the process to clear a criminal record, such as arrests, investigations and convictions, from public view so prospective employers, landlords, insurance companies, and others conducting background checks will not see it. It can give you a second chance!
This informational session will provide:
· Information about the expungement process
· Review of individual criminal history, including misdemeanors, felonies, and arrests
· Review of any fines or fees owed to the courts
· Information regarding individual eligibility for expungement
· Each individual session participant will receive a summary letter listing their eligibility status,
what steps to take to become eligible, and information regarding free and reduced legal
services
Southeast Community Services will also be there with job placement and re-entry opportunities specifically for people with a felony.
Students in Mrs. Taylor’s 3rd grade class have been working on a real-life data collection and analysis project. Today, they presented their findings through visuals and a Google Slideshow to Mrs. K.
The SENSE Charter food pantry will be open to our families tomorrow Thursday, March 7th from 8:30 to 9:30 am and again 3:30 to 4:30 pm. Please remember to bring your own shopping bags for extra points.
4th grade students in Mrs. Fisher’s class have been working so hard learning about Simple Machines this quarter with a fun and engaging unit. They now get the chance to build each simple machine to create a Rube Goldberg like project at the end!
First Grade traveled to the Indiana Repertory Theatre Friday to see a performance of Mo Willems Elephant and Piggie “We’re in a Play!” Our students were such good citizens while on the field trip!
Some of our students celebrated Mardi Grad today with masks the kids made and King Cake. They have been studying Mardi Gras, and learned what Mardi Gras means in English, what the colors stand for in Mardi Gras and about the carnival season.
Tonight's Boy's Basketball game starts at 5:30 at Wendell Phillips! Come out and support the team!
The SENSE Charter food pantry will be open to our families tomorrow Thursday, February the 28th from 8:30 to 9:30 am and again 3:30 to 4:30 pm. Please remember to bring your own shopping bags for extra points.
The SENSE Charter food pantry will be open to our families tomorrow Thursday, February the 28th from 8:30 to 9:30 am and again 3:30 to 4:30 pm. Please remember to bring your own shopping bags for extra points.
SAVE THE DATE!
Parent information night
Wednesday, March 13th
5pm to 6pm
SENSE STUDENT TALENT SHOW
Student Council and Food Pantry Fundraiser
Wednesday February 27, 2019
Horizon Central Auditorium (across from SENSE)
5:30-7:00 pm
Admission is $1.00 or a hygiene or cleaning supply item
SENSE Sharks have talent! This Wednesday, February 27th is our Student Talent Show. There will be 10 big acts, ranging from singing and dancing to piano and violin. This is a fundraiser for our Student Council’s activities and to restock our food pantry. You won’t want to miss this event!
Congratulations to our some of our 8th grade SENSE Sharks for getting accepted into Purdue Polytechnic High School. They received their acceptance packet in a presentation on Friday afternoon to much fanfare.
After they received their packets, they were surprised by the appearance of the Boilermaker Train parked outside the school. Participants were treated to a quick ride around the block on the train.
We, at SENSE, are so proud of our students as they begin a new chapter of their lives. We wish them all well as life-long learners. Look for highlights on Channel 13 News. For more information about Purdue Polytechnic High School https://pphs.purdue.edu/
We had hoped to still have our Picture Day today, but the picture folks have asked for us to reschedule for next Wednesday, February 27th.
Sorry for the confusion and thanks for your patience!
Nicole Ealy presents three new basketballs to two SENSE students, Moses Estabo (left) and Dayvion Johnson (right).
Estabo and Johnson are members of this year’s boys basketball team.
Ms. Ealy is with Ceres Food Group. They provide the food service at our school.
Thank you Ceres for this generous gift!
Playworks afterschool activity has been cancelled today. Your student will be sent home on their regular transportation or you can contact the school to make other arrangements.
The SENSE food pantry will be open tomorrow Thursday, February 14th from 8:30-9:30 am and again from 3:30-4:30 pm. Our food pantry is only open to the families of our school. Bring your own bags for extra points.
The SENSE Boy's Basketball game scheduled for tonight (Tuesday, February 12th), has been cancelled. Sorry for the short notice!
You are invited to our annual Winter Fun Festival is this Thursday February 7th. 5:30-7:00 pm at Horizon Central. Located across from SENSE. Students must be accompanied by an adult.
You won’t want to miss the fun. There will be games, lots of great prizes and a free chili dinner. Feeling lucky? Pictured here are a few of the raffle prizes. Game tickets are 50 cents each. This is a fundraiser for the school. We hope you can join us!
Due to the ice and snow, SENSE will again be closed today, Friday, February 1st. Thank you all for your patience. Stay warm and safe and we'll see you on Monday!
Debido al hielo y la nieve, SENSE volverá a estar cerrado hoy, viernes 1 de febrero. Gracias a todos por su paciencia. ¡Mantente abrigado y seguro y te veremos el lunes!
SENSE will be running on a two hour delay this morning (Friday, February 1st) due to the weather. To ensure the safety of our students, Doors will open at 10:00am. Breakfast will not be served, but lunch will be served at the regular time. Further delays, or a closing of the school are still possible, so please check back here later this morning to ensure there are no further changes. Thanks
SENSECharter School estará funcionando con una demora de dos horas esta mañana (viernes 1 de febrero) debido al clima. Para garantizar la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes, las puertas se abrirán a las 10:00 am. El desayuno no se servirá, pero el almuerzo se servirá a la hora habitual. Todavía son posibles más retrasos o el cierre de la escuela, así que por favor, vuelva aquí más tarde esta mañana para asegurarse de que no haya más cambios. Gracias
Tomorrow night's SENSE boys basketball game (Thursday, January 31st) at Wendell Phillips has been cancelled. We'll see you all at next Tuesday's game at Christel House South (CHS).
El partido de baloncesto masculino SENSE de la noche (jueves 31 de enero) en Wendell Phillips ha sido cancelado. Los veremos a todos en el juego del próximo martes en Christel House South (CHS).
Due to the extreme cold and wind chill warning/advisory, SENSE will again be closed tomorrow (Thursday, January 31st) Thank you all for your patience. Stay warm and safe and we'll see you on Friday!
Debido a la advertencia / advertencia de frío extremo y viento, SENSE volverá a estar cerrado mañana (jueves 31 de enero) Gracias a todos por su paciencia. Mantente abrigado y seguro y nos vemos el viernes!
n addition to the two hour delay, there will be no AYS tomorrow morning. All Students in AYS should arrive at 10:00am when doors open for classes.
Además de la demora de dos horas, no habrá AYS mañana por la mañana. Todos los estudiantes en AYS deben llegar a las 10:00 am cuando las puertas se abren para las clases.
SENSE will be running on a two hour delay tomorrow morning (Thursday, January 31st) due to the extreme cold. To ensure the safety of our students, Doors will open at 10:00am. Breakfast will not be served, but lunch will be served at the regular time. Further delays, or a closing of the school are still possible, so please check back here this evening and in the morning to ensure there are no further changes. Thanks
SENSE estará funcionando con una demora de dos horas mañana por la mañana (jueves 31 de enero) debido al frío extremo. Para garantizar la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal, las puertas se abrirán a las 10:00 am. El desayuno no se servirá, pero el almuerzo se servirá a la hora habitual. Todavía es posible que haya más retrasos o el cierre de la escuela, así que vuelva a consultar en Facebook y en el sitio web de la Escuela, más tarde esta noche y por la mañana para asegurarse de que no haya más cambios. electrónico. ¡Gracias por su paciencia!
For the safety of students, SENSE Charter School will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 30th. Arctic temperatures are expected to hit Indianapolis late tonight, and temperatures are not expected to rise above 0 tomorrow. The corresponding wind chill will be significantly worse. We do not want our students walking or waiting for the bus in these conditions.
At this point we are not sure about Thursday, January 31st, but will update you as soon as we know.
Por la seguridad de los estudiantes, SENSE Charter School va a estar cerrada mañana, miércoles 30 de enero. Se espera que las temperaturas árticas lleguen a Indianápolis esta noche, y no se espera que las temperaturas aumenten por encima de 0 grados mañana. Los vientos correspondientes se van a sentir mas frio de lo que esta. No queremos que nuestros estudiantes caminen o esperen el autobús en estas condiciones.
En este momento no estamos seguros acerca del jueves 31 de enero, pero les estaremos actualizando en cuanto nosotros tengamos una decision.
We are canceling all clubs this afternoon. Students will be sent home on the normal transportation option unless a parent or guardian contacts the school with different instructions. A Robo call and email will also go out shortly to the parents of students in today's clubs. (Boy Scouts, Glee, Playworks, Kids club)
Estamos cancelando todos los clubes esta tarde. Los estudiantes serán enviados a casa en la opción de transporte normal a menos que un padre o tutor se ponga en contacto con la escuela con instrucciones diferentes. Una llamada de Robo y un correo electrónico también se enviarán en breve a los padres de los estudiantes en los clubes de hoy. (Boy Scouts, Glee, Playworks, club de niños)
This is also posted under Documents on the School Website!!
Boy’s Basketball Schedule 2018-2019
Thursday, January 24th @ Vision Academy
Tuesday, January 29th @ (IMSA W)
Thursday, January 31st @ Wendell Phillips (WP)
Tuesday, February 5th @ Christel House South (CHS)
Thursday, February 7th @ KIPP
Tuesday, February 12th @ ENLANCE
Thursday, February 14th @ Irvington
Tuesday, February 19th @ IMSA N
Thursday, February 21st @ Andrew J Brown (AJB)
Monday, February 25th @ ILC-S
Tuesday, February 26th @ Lighthouse East (ILCS E)
Post Season
Elite Eight – March 5th @ TBA
Final Four – March 7th @ TBA
Championship – March 12th @ KIPP
All Star Game – March 14th @ IMSA N
Addresses to the Games:
Vision Academy- 1751 E Riverside Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46202
ILCS E- 4002 N Franklin Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46226
Wendell Phillips (School #63)- 1163 N Belmont Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46222
Irvington- 5751 E University Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46219
ILCS S- 1780 Sloan Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203
IMSA N- 7435 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46240
KIPP- 1740 E 30th St, Indianapolis, IN 46218
Christel House South- 2717 S. East St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
AJB- 3600 N German Church Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46235
IMSA W- 4575 West 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46254
Due to the extreme cold predicted for the week of January 28th, we are cancelling the Winter Fun Festival scheduled for Thursday January 31st.
Don’t be sad. We are rescheduling it for Thursday February 7th. 5:30-7:00 pm at Horizon Central. Located across from SENSE. Students must be accompanied by an adult.
You won’t want to miss the fun. There will be games, lots of great prizes and a free chili dinner. Pictured here are a few of the raffle prizes. Game tickets are 50 cents each. This is a fundraiser for the school. We hope you can join us!
Due to the extreme cold and wind chill warning/advisory, SENSE will be closed today (Friday, January 25th) Thank you all for your patience. Stay warm and safe and we'll see you on Monday!
in addition to the two hour delay, there will be no AYS tomorrow morning. All Students in AYS should arrive at 10:00am when doors open for classes.
SENSE will be running on a two hour delay tomorrow morning (Friday, January 25th) due to the extreme cold.
To ensure the safety of our students and staff, Doors will open at 10:00am. Breakfast will not be served, but lunch will be served at the regular time.
While we don't anticipate any further delays, or a closing of the school, please check back in the morning to ensure there are no further changes.
Thanks
The SENSE Charter food pantry will be open to our families tomorrow Thursday, January 24th from 8:30-9:30 am and again from 3:30-4:30 pm. Please remember to bring your own shopping bags for extra points.
Don't forget the Winter Fun Festival! Bring the whole family! This coming Thursday, January 31th from 5PM to 7PM Fantastic prizes! Games = .50 cents! At the Horizon Gym across from SENSE! Hope to see you there! (an earlier post said the 24th, but the correct date is the 31st, sorry for the trouble!)
Congratulation to SENSE Charter School for receiving Master level status in the Indianapolis Thriving Schools Challenge. The Thrive program is a green schools certification program for Marion County supported by the Mayors Office
It's that time!!
CONSTRUCTION TRADES TRAINING PROGRAM
FREE!
Training dates are: February 5 – March 22, 2019
Training offered by Southeast Community Services (SECS – 901 Shelby Street)
Classes are 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm TUES, WED, THUR
• There is no cost to the participants for this training
• Must be 18 years old, pass a drug test and background screening, 8th grade Reading/Math required.
• Must be able to attend classes for 7 weeks, TUES/WED/THUR afternoons
• Will receive 80 hours of NCCR Curriculum and OSHA 10 Certification
• Completers will have the opportunity to participate in a hiring event at the conclusion of training
• Starting wages at $16-$24/hour
• The first cohort this fall all 17 completers found work at the hiring event.
Please contact us if you have other questions
The SENSE Charter food pantry will be open to our families tomorrow, Thursday, January 10th at 8:30-9:30 am and again 3:30-4:30 pm. Please remember to bring your own shopping bags for extra points.
Over the holidays, a ladies small group from Emmanuel Church donated dozens of beautiful, new blankets to SENSE Charter towards keeping our families cozy, safe and warm. The blankets were offered to our families before the holiday break in our food pantry.
The group collectively decided to make this their service to the community. Pictured here is one of the coordinators for the project, Andra Owen, who is holding a couple of the blankets. Andra is a University of Indianapolis students who also generously volunteered her time as a classroom assistant at SENSE this past semester. Thank you Emmanuel Church for this gift of blankets!
Welcome Back!!!
Food Pantry Tomorrow
Glee Club took the time to sing for the folks in the Front office and various other areas/classes throughout the school! They are ready for Prime time!!
Our very own Elf on the Shelf! Diane Greaney, Director of Finance and HR.
The mighty SENSE Charter Student Council team is taking on the big responsibility with assisting with recycling of paper good collected at the school and placing them in our new recycling bin across the street at Horizon Central. They are also busy creating poster to both promote and educate our school community on the importance of recycling. Our after-school Student Council program meets weekly. Itis being led by one of our fifth grade teacher, Taylor Louie and one of Kindergarten teachers, Crystal Brewster.
This week at SENSE is Spirit Week. Monday the 17th was Disney Day. Pictures here is our ENL teacher, Ms. Medina, along with 8th grader, Jocelyn Medina-Guevara. They are rocking it as Minnie Mouse!
The fun continues all week with the following schedule for our Spirit Week:
Tuesday, December 18th - Homeroom Theme War Day Wednesday, December 19th - Pajama Day Thursday, December 20th - Dress-up Day. - Half day. Dismissal at 1:15 pm.
Friday, December 21st - No School. Winter break starts.
Mr. Gary Webb, a longtime volunteer from Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, came to visit the 8th graders that he has known since they were in 3rd grade. Mr. Webb wrote them a song to carry them into their 8th grade graduation later this year. He performed it for them during their lunch last week. We are grateful for Mr. Webb and his dedication to SENSE!
Ms. Hedien is one of Santa's many Helpers, so today her class made Reindeer Antlers and are getting into the Holiday Spirit!
Awards Day
The first semester awards ceremony will take place in the gym on Thursday, December 20th during the following times:
Kindergarten: 8:30-9:00
1st: 9:05 - 9:35
2nd: 9:40-10:10
3rd : 10:15-10:45
4th: 10:50-11:20
5th: 11:30-11:50
6th: 12:00-12:30
7th and 8th: 12:30-1:00
Don't forget! Winter Break starts this week!
We have early Dismissal Thursday, December 20th at 1:15PM.
Awards Day info will be in a separate post. But it will be on Thursday the 20th also.
Students will return Monday, January 7th. Doors open at 7:30am for breakfast that day and classes start at 8:15am
Families of SENSE attended a great celebration the night of Wednesday December 12th for the Winter Sports Banquet.
The banquet honored the players in volleyball, basketball, cross country and cheerleading. The SENSE Girls’ Volleyball team were champions this year in the City’s Elementary Charter School Division.
The SENSE Charter Cub Scouts, of Pack 18, created many wonderful thank you cards with holiday themes that could be sent to some of our community partners. This is in thanks for their being so generous to our school over all the many years.
Today SENSE Charter School held an unannounced active shooter drill. All classrooms did an amazing job following school procedures to ensure safety.
Hello. No doubt you have your finest laid out for this event, but this is just a reminder that the SENSE fundraiser is this Wednesday (Tomorrow) at the Red Lion Grog House. The offer is good throughout the day, until close.
Please be certain to tell your server you are here for the event. This guarantees that 50 percent will go to SENSE. Red Lion is family friendly. And certainly community-based.
Please get the word out! Good food for a good cause. Thank you -Kate
SENSE Charter School Fundraiser
Wednesday December 12, 2018
11 am-11pm
Red Lion Grog House
1043 Virginia Ave. 46203
KIDS CLUB is accepting new applications for 3rd-5th grade students
KIDS CLUB is a faith based after-school program that takes place at SENSE from 3:15-5:30pm Monday-Thursday
There is homework help, reading practice, snack, games, leadership development and Bible lessons.
Cost: $5 per student
Interested in having your student participate? Pick up an application from Ms. Navarro at the front office at SENSE.
SENSE Charter School is recycling! We now are recycling the paper-waste products at the school. Pictured here are a couple of students from the 2nd grade class of Emily Sturgess and Alyssa Kersey outside our new recycling bin. It is in the Horizon parking lot. Families are encouraged to utilize it to recycle as well.
SENSE Charter is committed towards keeping our used-paper products out of the landfills, to have a positive impact on our environment.
SENSE Charter is offering before and after-school programming for students in grades 1-3. It is held here, on-site, at SENSE.
Monday – Friday 6:30 am – 6:00 pm. No enrollment fee. Only $5.00 a week! The program is called AYS (At Your School).
AYS program includes homework help, computer time, healthy snacks, physical activity and weekly parent events. Traditional AYS Program also available.
See attached flier. Contact the site director for more information:
Michele Clegg
317.495.4824
sense@aysindy.org
Last week, Officer David Gard, from the Southeast district, stopped at a 2nd grade recess and played soccer with our students. They loved it!
There will be a concert on Tuesday December 11th in Mrs. Whittle’s Music classroom. 6th grade will be performing, as well as Middle School Rock Band, and Glee Club. The schedule for the performance is as follows:
1:00-1:15 Hephner’s Homeroom
1:20-1:35 Savage’s Homeroom
1:40-1:55 Johnson’s Homeroom
2:00-2:25 Rock Band Elective
2:30-2:45 Glee Club
This is a required performance and will count towards 6th grade’s Q3 Responding to Music grade, as well as Rock Band’s Q2 Responding to Music grade. You are welcome to attend some or all of the concert. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Mrs. Whittle. Hope to see you there!!!
They look so innocent until the High Jinks start in Mr. Fox's office during lunch!
Red Lion Grog House donating a portion proceeds to SENSE! Please Share this on your Personal Facebook page so we can get a lot of folks out!
No School!!
Food Pantry Tomorrow!
First graders dissected owl pellets during our owl study to learn about an owl's diet.
First grade dissected owl pellets during their owl study to learn more about an owl's diet.
The administration and staff at SENSE Charter School are excited to announce that we are at the point where we can provide parents with access to student grades and attendance via the internet.
The account you setup may also be used to communicate a variety of school information, such as closures and delays and certain upcoming events.
If we have your email on file, we have sent you an email with your access codes. If you did not receive an email, please contact the school and provide your current email address. Thanks!!
The SENSE Charter food pantry will be open to our families tomorrow, Thursday, November 29th from 8:30-9:30 am and again 3:30-4:30 pm. Please remember to bring your own shopping bags for extra points.
University of Indianapolis education department students from Professor Angelia Ridgway’s class have not only donated their time to serve at our school as classroom assistants, they have done extensive food, hygiene and cleaning supply drives on campus and solicited donations from their friends and families to help keep our food pantry shelves stocked. And we thank you for that! Pictures here is one of the students, Avery Miller, with another large donation.
Woo Hoo!!
Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing, donated $600 and a car loads of food items to help support the SENSE food pantry. Pictured here is Katherine Rogers, SENSE Charter Board member and Chapter and Regional Operations Specialist for Sigma Theta Tau. She is holding checks and gift cards that she collected during a drive at her organization. This made us smile too! We so appreciate their continued and generous support
SENSE Charter School is CLOSED- Please disregard the phone message stating there is a 2 hour delay.
We have decided to close due to the weather. Please be safe and we'll see you tomorrow!
Due to the inclement weather and to ensure the safety of students and families, SENSE Charter School will be closed on Thursday, November 15th.
SENSE Charter School will be running on a 2 hour delay. There is no AYS. Please check back in an hour for updates.
SENSE Charter School will be running on a 2 hour delay. There is no AYS. Please check back in an hour for updates.
SENSE PARENTS!!!
SENSE is excited to announce an online student registration/returning student validation system for the upcoming school year. The system is a secure and green process, which allows us to verify all student demographic, emergency and medical information for your child prior to the start of the new school year. The system will also allow you to electronically sign the annual permission forms for school district policies. In short, this online process replaces all the hard copy student registration and permission forms that your child brings home on the first day of school. There will also be a parent portal that will allow you to check your students progress online!
We will be sending the information out via Email…. But we don’t have email addresses for all of you. Please contact the school at your convenience to update or provide an email address we can use. You can also just write it down and send it in to the office with your student.
I know it’s early, but it takes a while to get the process set up and we want to make sure you do not miss out on any communications that might impact your students seat for next year!
Thanks!
The SENSE second graders took a field trip to the Eagle Creek Earth Discovery Center. Naturalists at the Center provided an interactive, nature-based program that made leaning fun for our students.
The SENSE second graders took a field trip to the Eagle Creek Earth Discovery Center. Naturalists at the Center provided an interactive, nature-based program that made leaning fun for our students.
SENSE 7th and 8th grade families: Please plan to attend SENSE’s High School Night on THIS THURSDAY, Nov. 8th from 4:30-5:30 pm. Students and families will learn more about their student’s high school options and complete the 21st century scholar application.
The SENSE families of students in grades 1-3 created crafts in celebration of the Mexican holiday of Day of the Dead on Friday, November 2nd. Afterwards they viewed the animated Disney movie, Coco.
Food Pantry Open Tomorrow!
Tomorrow! All Father's, uncles, grandfathers, and male guardians over the age of 18. (You can also join your child at our Book Fair, immediately afterwards.)
SENSE Charter School will be open on Election Day- Tuesday, November 6th.
Looking forward to two days of learning at the Indiana School Safety Specialists Academy.
Don't forget!!
Mrs. Fisher’s fourth graders practice mastery of long division by playing Long Division Battleship!
For students and their families in grades 1-3 only!
Day of the Dead Celebration!
TODAY! Friday November 2nd
4:00-6:30 pm
SENSE Gym
Showing the Disney movie, Coco
For students and their families in grades 1-3 only!
Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday that brings friends and families together to help remember love ones who have passed on. Coco is an animated Walt Disney movie that follows a 12-year old boy named Miguel, who transports himself to the Land of the Dead and needs to find his way back to his family.
The movie will start at 4:30 pm sharp in the gym. If you would like to make a craft, please join us at 4:00 pm in the old cafeteria.
Girl's Basketball tonight has been moved to 6705 Julean Ave. It is now at Irvington Elementary. The start time has not changed!
All Father's, uncles, grandfathers, and male guardians over the age of 18. (You can also join your child at our Book Fair, immediately afterwards.)
Day of the Dead Celebration!
This Friday November 2nd
4:00-6:30 pm
SENSE Gym
Showing the Disney movie, Coco
For students and their families in grades 1-3 only!
Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday that brings friends and families together to help remember love ones who have passed on. Coco is an animated Walt Disney movie that follows a 12-year old boy named Miguel, who transports himself to the Land of the Dead and needs to find his way back to his family.
The movie will start at 4:30 pm sharp in the gym. If you would like to make a craft, please join us at 4:00 pm in the old cafeteria.
Such a fun time learning at the Future Schools Workshop today! #mydotwazowski #FutureReady #idoe #dotanddashchallenge
The SENSE kitchen staff is scaring up some thrills this week in celebration of Halloween and Day of the Dead. The staff is dressing up like food this week to serve our students our breakfast and lunch.
Our amazing kitchen staff is from Ceres Food Corporation. The food operation is managed by Sherry Jones. They are making our dining experience big fun this week!
Our Board member, Andrew House, showed up at SENSE on Monday the 29th with his truck loaded with food to help keep the shelves of our food pantry stocked. A $190 check is coming too! Donations were collected at the Annual Spruce Street Fall Fest. Thank you Spruce Street neighbors for your kindness and generosity!
Please let us know your plans!
What is your version of personalized learning? #futureready #futurereadyschools
Vision for a SENSE graduate #futurereadyschools
SENSE staff members work to grow a future ready school #futurereadyschools
Please let us know your plans!
There will be an informational meeting to introduce the new Parent Action Committee (PAC) coming to SENSE! Thursday October 25th. Two times. 11:00 am and again at 5:30 pm. Please check into the school’s front office.
Learn how this group can work together towards benefiting everyone at SENSE. Its role is to encourage closer links between home and school, along with fundraising work. Be a voice! And please join us!
Email Sara Helton at msbrooke32@gmail.com for more information.
Thank you Indianapolis Children’s Choir (ICC) for your generous donation to the SENSE food pantry.
Pictured here is Sara Whittle, SENSE Music teacher with the donations. Ms. Whittle and her family have been associated with ICC for six years. It is through her connection with ICC that we have formed a deep partnership with this amazing organization. They have brought in after-school choir programming, along with providing donations to help support our school’s food pantry. We appreciate your generosity!
The SENSE Charter food pantry will be open to our families tomorrow, Thursday, October 25th at 8:30-9:30 am and again 3:30-4:30 pm. Please remember to bring your own shopping bags for extra points
There will be an informational meeting to introduce the new Parent Action Committee (PAC) coming to SENSE! Thursday October 25th. Two times. 11:00 am and again at 5:30 pm. Please check into the school’s front office.
Learn how this group can work together towards benefiting everyone at SENSE. Its role is to encourage closer links between home and school, along with fundraising work. Be a voice! And please join us! Email Sara Helton at msbrooke32@gmail.com for more information.
There will be an informational meeting to introduce the new Parent Action Committee (PAC) coming to SENSE! Thursday October 25th. Two times. 11:00 am and again at 5:30 pm. Learn how this group can work together towards benefiting everyone at SENSE. Upon arrival, please check into the school’s front office. Be a voice!
School Resumes tomorrow!
Lilly Boy's & Girls Club is closed next week on Tuesday, October 23rd through Friday, October 26th! Please contact the school and let us know your transportation arrangements for the week!
AYS, Inc at SENSE Charter School
Our before and after-school program, AYS, has openings for SENSE students in grades 1-3. FREE!
The program concentrates on homework help, hands-on activities, games, gym and outdoor play, art, STEAM, literacy, math and time with friends.
AYS is a leading provider of before-and after-school programs in central Indiana. AYS is the best way for kids to learn, grow, play and stay safe in an environment that you already trust: right here in the school at SENSE.
AYS serves nutritious snacks and active games to support kids’ health.
Before school hours are 6:30 am – 8:00 and then again after school – 3:15-6:00 pm.
AYS is open on all regular school days and early release days. AYS is closed on all holidays.
Register now! Space is limited. www.ayskids,org
For more information email sense@ayskids.org or call 317.283.3817
Boys from the SENSE Cub Scouts, Pack 18, are working on their builder lesson these next three weeks. In it they are learning about the 3Rs. Recycle, Reduce, and Reuse.
Here the boys are reusing popsicle sticks to make bird feeders.
The Salvation Army Indiana Division has been providing Christmas assistance to the community for generations. This year with Angel Tree for 2018, they will be providing both vital needs and a joyful Christmas to children in families who qualify.
Is my family eligible for assistance?
Registration opens for Christmas on October 22nd. Angel Tree is designed to help families whose income falls below the 2018 United States Poverty Guidelines. The qualified income level is dependent upon the number of persons in your household, so visit aspe.hhs.gov/poverty-guidelines to determine whether your family qualifies. If you are already planning to apply for Christmas assistance from another agency or organization, please do not apply for Angel Tree, too. Our goal is to ensure that as many central Indiana children as possible are able to have a special Christmas.
Which of my children are eligible for Angel Tree?
Children ages 0-12 who are residents of Marion, Hamilton, and Johnson County Indiana, are eligible for assistance through the Angel Tree program.
When can I sign up for Assistance?
Angel Tree applications take place from October 22nd through November 2nd.
Where can I sign up for Assistance?
There are two Indianapolis locations where applicants can sign up. The times for visiting these locations is Monday - Friday from 9:00am-4:00pm. Thursday, 9:00am-4:00pm & 6:00pm-8:00pm. Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm.
• The Salvation Army Fountain Square Corps Community Center at 1337 S. Shelby Street.
• The Salvation Army Eagle Creek Corps Community Center at 4400 N. High School Road.
What items must I bring with me in order to apply for Angel Tree assistance?
All applicants must bring the following with them on the day they apply. Applications cannot be processed without these items.
• Valid form of photo ID for applicant (examples: U.S. Driver’s License, U.S. Passport, Indiana State ID, School ID, Green Card, etc.)
• Proof of residence (examples: utility bill, bank statement, etc.); must be within the last month before registering.
• Proof of ALL income, earned and unearned (includes: check stubs, unemployment, SSI, pensions, veteran benefits, disability, SNAP, child support, TANF/AFDC, WIC, etc.); documents MUST have a dollar amount on them, as we cannot accept a SNAP card or appointment letter; SNAP cannot be your only form of income.
• Proof of rent, mortgage, or subsidized housing (receipt, lease, or letter from landlord)
• Proof of ALL other expenses (includes: car loan, medical bills, credit cards, other loans, etc.)
• All current utility statements (includes: electric, water, gas, cable, phone, etc.)
• Birth Certificates for all children to be registered.
• List of all clothing and shoe sizes for children to be registered.
I still have questions. Who can I can I contact?
Contact Samantha Hyde at samantha_hyde@usc.salvationarmy.org with any questions you have about Angel Tree.
Ms. Louie and Ms. Settle’s 5th grade classes wrapped up their Native American unit by playing a version of Traders vs Buffalo. Part 2... :-)
Ms. Louie and Ms. Settle’s 5th grade classes wrapped up their Native American unit by playing a version of Traders vs Buffalo.
Orange bus is running 10 minutes late. Caught by Train!
Everyone was all smiles last night at the SENSE Family Skate Party at Wheels of Wonder (WOW). Thanks to all the families and staff for coming out to roll with us. We had a great turnout. And it was big fun for all! Pictured here is Erica Oakes and SENSE teacher, Rebecca Widener at the event. The next Family Skate Party is in May. Hoping you can join us then!
Mrs. Martin’s class had their annual Reader’s Theater Folktales.
There was a fantastic turnout and a lot of love and support from the families!
The SENSE Charter volleyball team ended their season last week with a Championship win! Big thanks go to our coaches Taylor Louie and Sarah Hedien for leading them to victory. We are so proud of their season! Way to go ladies!
Making friends for life at SENSE! Lunch with Mr. Fox is where all the cool kids are!
Fall Break Starts Thursday at 1:15PM and School Resumes Monday, October 22nd!
The Indy Eleven soccer supporters group, Slaughterhouse-19 (SH-19), helped us make our goal towards helping us feed the families of SENSE with a mammoth food drive at this Saturday’s game. Pablo Rodriquez is responsible for this act of kindness and generosity by hosting a tailgate where participants donated food and hygiene items. The result filled an SUV with much-needed items.
Pictured here is Betzi Hernandez and her son Diego Fuentes. And yes, they were as happy as they look to receive this generous donation. They helped to bring in the donated items into our pantry on Saturday and assisted in getting it shelved. Ms. Hernandez is the new SENSE art teacher. Her son Diego attends SENSE in the 4th grade.
Indy Eleven is an American professional team based in Indianapolis. The franchise plays its home games at Lucas Oil Stadium, with long-term plans of a new stadium in the city's downtown district. A heartfelt thank you to SH-19!
Lace up your skates and come join the fun for the SENSE Family Skate Party this Tuesday October 9th from 5:30-7:00 pm. It is a $4.00 admission that includes admission and skate rental. Join us at Wheels of Wonder, 175 Southern Plaza 46227!
Congratulations SENSE Sharks 🦈 on your cross country championship!!!
Don't forget! Early Dismissal today at 1:15PM!! Buses will be two hours earlier and students will need to be picked up two hours earlier as well!
Girls Middle School Basketball
Team Tryouts
Who: Girls in grades 6-8
When: Thursday October 4th @ 3:45
Where: Ms. Settle’s Room after school ( Rm. 310)
Why: To meet new people and to play a sport!
Reminders:
● Make sure to bring a change of clothes
(shorts, tennis shoes, t-shirt)
● Not everyone will make the team, so just do
your best and show your coaches what you
got!
● Have fun! :)
Congratulations Mrs. Dillard for being named the NFCA NATIONAL High School Assistance Coach of the year! We are so proud of you!!!
The SENSE food pantry will be open Tomorrow, Thursday, September 27th from 8:30-9:30 am and again from 3:30-4:30 pm. Our food pantry is only open to the families of our school. Bring your own bags for extra points.
A team of Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance employees spent the morning volunteering at SENSE as part of the company’s IFBI Community program.
Within a few hours the team transformed SENSE Charter. They worked on organizing storage closets, including the clothing and food pantries. They brought school supplies, food and hygiene items to donate to the school as well. The team put together shelving that they donated for better access to items. They weeded our grounds and created a study ramp for the garden area stairway, making it much easier to lead and unload.
And if that wasn’t enough, they donated a new refrigerator to our food pantry. Wow. So needed. So appreciated
Don't forget!! Family Game Night, for kindergarten through fourth grade, will take place tomorrow Wednesday, September 26th.
This is a different date than previously stated on the family calendar sent out. We hope you can make it! There will be BINGO for Books, games set up for grades kindergarten through fourth grade, and a chance to win some awesome raffle prizes.
We hope to see you all here!
The SENSE food pantry will be open Thursday, September 27th from 8:30-9:30 am and again from 3:30-4:30 pm. Our food pantry is only open to the families of our school. Bring your own bags for extra points.
Family Skate Party is cancelled for Tuesday September 25th. We have rescheduled it for Tuesday October 9th. More details to come!!
Please join the fun for the SENSE Charter Family Game Night on Wednesday September 26th from 5:00-6:30. This is for families with students in grades Kindergarten through fourth grade only.
Come and enjoy games the whole family can play, along with Bingo for Books! There will be nachos and of course raffle prizes. Pictured here! We will be in the Old cafeteria. Please follow the signs to enter. Hope to see you there!
A team of Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance employees spent Wednesday morning volunteering at SENSE as part of the company’s IFBI Community program. Within hours, they transformed the school in so many wonderful ways – building a needed ramp in the school garden, taming the weeds, working in the clothing and food pantries along with providing a large donation of school hygiene and cleaning supplies to the school.
And if that wasn’t enough, Indiana Farm Bureau has generously donated a new refrigerator to our food pantry! A big thanks goes out to IFBI for their continued support of our school.
Huge Shout out to our friends at Assured Partners of Indiana for their on going support! Starting Wednesday, September 19th and every Wed. until employees can wear jeans in exchange for a 10-item donation. The items can include either non-perishable or hygiene items!
Kindergartners at Thorpe Creek Elementary in Fishers joined forces with their Fourth Grade Buddies to create over 100 take-home food sacks for our students at SENSE. They even decorated the bags. A huge thanks to Mrs. Jennifer O'Rourke Gabbard, kindergarten teacher at Thorpe Elementary, for organizing this!
SENSE students went WILD at the Art Parade! Thanks to all that came out!
Join us tomorrow for the Art Parade as we march to show we are Wild for SENSE!
We need your support and animal roars as we show our SENSE pride. Come dressed as a wild animal in animal prints and bring any wild animal safari there Tomorrow, Saturday September 15th.
Line up for the parade at 4:30 pm in the parking lot of 901 Shelby Street. Parade starts at 5:00 pm. And join us afterwards for the Block Party with free food and games for the family.
Art club members design creative parking spaces for staff to raise money for the art department.
7th and 8th grade families: SENSE’s High School Night will be Thursday, Nov. 8th from 4:30-5:30 pm. You will learn more about their student’s high school options and 21st century scholars.
If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Good at 317-423-0204 or egood@senseindy.org.
Family Game Night, for kindergarten through fourth grade, will take place on Wednesday, September 26th.
This is a different date than previously stated on the family calendar sent out. We hope you can make it!
There will be BINGO for Books, games set up for grades kindergarten through fourth grade, and a chance to win some awesome raffle prizes.
We hope to see you all there on September 26th!
The SENSE food pantry will be open tomorrow Thursday, September 13th from 8:30-9:30 am and again from 3:30-4:30 pm. Our food pantry is only open to the families of our school. Bring your own bags for extra points.
Volleyball
Thursday Sep 13 at 5:30 PM HAS BEEN CANCELED, but there will be practice from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. This is Thursday's match at Christel House Academy. (Not today's match at IMSA, which is still on)
Tomorrow's cross country meet is at Ellenberger Park near Irvington. They schedule says Irvington, but the actual meet is at the park.
Tomorrow's cross country meet is at Ellenberger Park near Irvington. They schedule says Irvington, but the actual meet is at the park.
On Thursday, September 5th, SENSE families gathered in the evening to create masks and decorations for this year's Art Parade.
Join us for the Art Parade as we march to show we are Wild for SENSE!
We need your support and animal roars as we show our SENSE pride. Come dressed as a wild animal in animal prints and bring any wild animal safari there on Saturday September 15th.
Line up for the parade at 4:30 pm in the parking lot of 901 Shelby Street. Parade starts at 5:00 pm. And join us afterwards for the Block Party with free food and games for the family.
Friends and families of SENSE work together to put an end to hunger. These items will be used to create weekend back-sacks. #stampouthunger
A generous donation to the SENSE Food Pantry from Rosie, Jon, and Aaron. Thank you for helping to STAMP OUT HUNGER!
Thank You Midwest Academies for your generous donation to the SENSE food pantry. We are so grateful to all the staff and students who took part in the food drive for our school.
Thank you Justin for you wonderful donation to the school’s food pantry! #nochildshouldbehungry
Rescheduled Meet!
The meet that was cancelled on August 29th has been rescheduled for September 10th at Enlace Academy at 5:30!
Make sure your runner has their uniform, tennis shoes, and water bottle.
If you have any questions, feel free to message Ms. Settle at psettle@senseindy.org.
Mrs. Fisher’s 4th grade class “Shouted Out” their classmates 76 times in the month of August. Each month they do a drawing for Class Coupons and this is this months winners.
It is fun with a purpose, with hands-on learning and achievement for the boys in SENSE Charter School’s Cub Scout troop, Pack 18. The boys are from grades 1st-3rd. The boys are building their own catapults from a kit. All the scouts at SENSE Charter are able to participate free of charge through the generosity of the Lilly Endowment. This is great investment in a child’s education and future. There is a wait list for this Club. If you are interested in being a Scout leader please email Kate Voss at kvoss@senseindy.org
WILD ANIMAL SAFARI FAMILY WORKSHOP
Help us prep for the Art Parade
Thursday September 6th
4:00-6:00 pm – Art Room 305
We will be once again participating in the Fountain Square Art Parade. This year we will be marching to a wild beat and dress ourselves as animals to show we are WILD for SENSE! Please join us for a workshop to create props and decorations for the parade; including animal masks.
If you cannot join us for the workshop, please come to the parade on Saturday September 15th. Contact Kate Voss at kvoss@senseindy.org or call Ms. Hernandez at 317.423.0204. We hope to see you there for the big fun!
Tomorrow, SENSE is closed for the Labor Day Holiday! Enjoy!
School resumes on Tuesday, September 4th. Doors open at 7:30 for Breakfast and classes start at 8:15am.
Change to AFTERNOON Transportation procedure.
The construction on Shelby is going to block off the exit for the buses in the afternoons, so we will be moving Bus Pickup to the Front of the School (Pick up Only). The new process will start next Tuesday, Sept 4, 2018.
1. Car Rider Parents will stay in the parking lot and students will be loaded there.
a. Students will gather in the New Cafeteria (by the front office)
b. A Staff member will radio students to the Parking lot and load there.
2. Picker Upper and Walker Students will be dismissed to the OLD Cafeteria. (by the old front entrance)
i. They will exit out that door and be directed towards the north Cross walk if needed.
ii. Parents should wait by the old front entrance rather than by the new one.
3. Buses will line up in the “cut out”, in front of the school (on Barth), please do not block that area.
This should have little or no impact on our SENSE Neighbors on Barth. At most there might be one bus staged just south of the parking lot, but not in front of any homes.
THERE ARE NO CHANGES TO THE MORNING DROP Off.
Today in Mrs. Fisher’s class they reviewed multiplication properties playing a game called “Link 4 Dinosaurs” which is a twist on the game Connect Four!
Congratulations to the SENSE Girls Volleyball team and their coaches on a victory tonight!!!
The SENSE food pantry will be open tomorrow, Thursday, August 30th from 8:30-9:30 am and again from 3:30-4:30 pm. Our food pantry is only open to the families of our school. Bring your own bags for extra points.
The cross country meet at EnLace has been canceled.
Pink Bus/Boys & Girls Club Notice - Urgent
SENSE is dismissing early tomorrow (Wednesday August 29th) at 1:15PM for Parent Teacher Conferences. Buses will be dropping off students two hours earlier than normal and Car Riders and "Picker Uppers" should be picked up two hours earlier as well. Thanks!
Lee Lewellen Rocks! Thanks for the guitars and accessories.
Thank you Sara and James Baumann, from his job at Star Packaging for our new trashcans on the playground!!
She saw a need. And rose to it! Sara Helton donated two trash cans to SENSE when she saw trash accumulating on our school playground. One trash can is now in our playground area and the other will be placed where needed. She received the donation from her father, James Baumann, from his job at Star Packaging. Helton is pictured her with her daughter Trista.
SENSE Volleyball Schedule 2018
Please note that all games are AWAY due to our lack of an official gym. Kids need to arrive to games 15 minutes before they begin. Please remember to bring knee pads, gym shoes, uniforms, and water.
Tuesday, August 28 @ Irvington (game time is 5:30)
Thursday, August 30 @ Lighthouse South (game time is 5:30)
Tuesday, September 4 @ Andrew J Brown (game time is 5:30)
Thursday, September 6 @ Vision (game time is 5:30)
Tuesday, September 11 @ IMSA West (game time is 5:30)
Thursday, September 13 @ Christel House South (game time is 5:30)
Tuesday, September 18 @ Enlace (game time is 5:30)
Thursday, September 20 @ Irvington (game time is 5:30)
Tuesday, September 25 @ Lighthouse South (game time is 5:30)
Post Season (Team has to qualify- TBA)
Thursday, September 27 (Elite 8)
Tuesday, October 2 (Final Four)
Thursday, October 4 (Championship)
Please note all game locations and times are subject to change, if they change we will let you know ASAP.
Game locations:
Christel House South 2717 S East St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Irvington 5751 E University Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46219
IMSA West 4575 38th St, Indianapolis, IN 46222
Andrew J Brown 3600 N German Church Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46235
Vision 1751 E Riverside Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Lighthouse South 1780 Sloan Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203
Enlace 3725 N Kiel Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46224
SENSE Cross Country Schedule 2018
Please note that all meets are away due to our lack of field. Please arrive to all meets 15 minutes before the starting time. All meets will begin at 5:30pm. All students are responsible for getting to and from meets. Please bring gym shoes, uniform t-shirt (we will provide this at first meet), and water.
Also, last year, there were a few locations that had an entrance fee, so be prepared to pay a small fee at all locations.
Wednesday, August 29 @ Enlace Academy
Wednesday, September 5 @ Grassy Creek Park (AJB)
Wednesday, September 12 @ Irvington
Wednesday, September 19 @ Christel House South
Wednesday, September 26 @ Riverside (Tentative)
Wednesday, October 3 @ CHAMPIONSHIP MEET (Grassy Creek Park)
Please note that meet locations and times could change, if any changes are made you will be notified ASAP.
Meet Locations:
Christel House South 2717 S East St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Enlace Academy 3725 N Kiel Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46224
Grassy Creek Park 3600 N German Church Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46235
Irvington 5751 E University Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46219
Riverside (Vision) 1751 E Riverside Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Check out the new Family Handbook in English and Spanish under Documents @ http://www.senseindy.org/documents
The SENSE FOOD PANTRY is open every other Thursday from 8:30-9:30 am and 3:30-4:30 pm. We will be open this Thursday, August 16th. The school pantry is only open to families of SENSE.
Mrs. Dillard & Ms Osthimer’s class had a Fun Friday Math review of addition & subtraction with Trashketball! 🏀
So grateful for our community partnership with IMPD South District and Officer Gard. Thank you for supporting our students with these amazing backpacks and school supplies.
6th graders learn about being a positive activist with Mrs. Ooms in social emotional learning class. #StarrCommonwealth #StandTallWithStarr #Resilience
SENSE CHARTER SCHOOL
BACK TO SCHOOL FAMILY EVENT
Tonight! (Wednesday, August 8)
5:00 - 6:30 pm
You are invited to meet your child’s teacher.
Take a tour of the school.
Community vendors and resources.
Come join the fun.
Looking forward to seeing you!
Contact Kate Voss, Community Coordinator, for more information -
317.423.0204 kvoss@senseindy.org
The first day of School for KINDERGARTEN Students will vary:
Half of the Kindergarten students will come on Monday, July 23rd, 9am to 11am (last name begins an A-M) and the other half on Tuesday. July 24th, 9am to 11am (last name begins with an N-Z). An adult should accompany them at this time. It will allow the students to adjust in a less hectic atmosphere and the parents to meet the teacher.
Hey Everyone! I know it's early, but some of you may be thinking about the upcoming school year. The good news is that as long as you've informed us that your student is returning for the 2018-2019 year, your student will have a seat!
There is no need to apply through Enroll Indy for returning students.
If for some reason, you did not tell us your student is returning, or if something has changed and you now wish to return, just give us a call (317-423-0204) or stop by and we'll assist Thanks!!
Linda Osborn, owner of Arthur’s Music Store, presents SENSE Charter School with a $600 check to support the school’s food pantry. The money was raised through sales in their store.
SENSE is serving Lunch for all school age children, 18 years old and under. All children in the community (not just SENSE students) are welcome.
Pass the word on to friends and neighbors. Monday-Friday, 11:30am to 12:30pm
If your student is scheduled to take summer IRead tomorrow, it has been rescheduled due to technical difficulties.
The testing will now take place starting Thursday from 10:15am to 11:30am and Friday from 10:00am to 11:30am.
We are so sorry for any inconvenience this may cause!!
Congratulations to our 8th graders as they continue onto their next adventure! These 7 students began their school career at SENSE in kindergarten!
Coming to SENSE 2018-2019
What a great night!
The Pollinator Party on Saturday night was a huge success thanks to so many people, but of course Kate Voss and William Phillips really went above and beyond to put it all together!
The Pollinator Party raised a lot of money for our field trips and other learning experiences next year!
The Pollinator Party 2018!
And the Pictures keep on coming the Pollinator Party was a blast!
More Pictures from the The Pollinator Party on Saturday night!
The Pollinator Party on Saturday night was a huge success thanks to so many people, but of course Kate Voss and William Phillips really went above and beyond to put it all together!
Come Join us for Skate Night on Tuesday at 5:30! Students must be accompanied by an adult and the event is over at 7:00! Hope to see you there! (Sorry, this is an updated post, the event is over at 7:00pm not 7:30pm!)
Come down to Fountain Squate and enjoy a musical celebration presented by SENSE Charter School
In addition to the mural painting, SENSE staff and their families cleaned up the school grounds and put bug houses in our school gardens. The frame of the bug houses were created by our first grade teacher, Alison Sickbert. Shingles were added to the top of the houses and then they were filled with an assortment of twigs, wood chips, bricks, rolled up paper, leaves and blocks of wood with holes drilled into them. This is serves as a house for beneficial bugs in the garden and a work of art!
On Saturday, May 12th, SENSE staff and their families created a mural on the wall of the playground. It was designed by the school’s art teacher, Billy Phillips. It is a fun and colorful addition to the playground area that the community can enjoy in the years to come.
Still looking for something to do on a Saturday night?? We have the answer! Come Join us!
What a great day at the Zoo for our Kindergarten classes!
2nd Annual
Talent Show
Where: Horizon Gym
When: Tuesday, May 15th at 5:30
Who: Everyone is invited!!
Free event for everyone!
Come support your classmates!
Thursday, May 17th at SENSE starting at 6:00pm
Fun with Kindergarten at The Indianapolis Zoo! #senserocks #sensesharks #kindergartenfun
Mrs. Fisher’s 4th Graders begin their day showing belonging with unique handshakes! Each student came up with their own individual handshake. #fishersfabfourth #belonging #circleofcourage
https://vimeo.com/269057444
Spring Clean @ SENSE
Saturday, May 12th
12:00 – 4:00 pm
Come join us in sprucing up our corner of the world! We will be painting a colorful mural on the playground wall, building bug houses, planting flowers, collecting trash and having a grand old time.
Snacks and water will be provided for volunteers. Dress for the weather and bring your own gloves.
Thank you for helping us beautify our school grounds!
Tonight!! Be there! It's Art Attack time!!
Track practice today is CANCELED due to thunderstorms. Thank you.
Mrs. Fisher’s fourth grade class enjoying independent reading outside.
Just another reminder about Art Attack! Put it on your schedule! Ask your boss for the night off! Take your wife on a Friday night Date! Drag your husband away from the ball game! Let your kids entertain and amaze you with their hard work! Be there!
Thank you Mr. Lee Lewellen for your generous donation to the school's guitar program. #sothankful
SENSE Students learn how to screen at Cathead Press.
Student in Art Club had an amazing experience at Cathead Press. So grateful for this partnership!
Fourth graders in Mrs. Dillard & Miss O’s class are using leftover Valentine’s Day candy to collect data, represent it on a line plot, and analyze the data!
Don't forget, ART ATTACK is coming!!
This Friday is the last day for our Pennies for Patients drive. Please be certain to bring in your change for this fundraising program. The money will be used for research in the search for a cure for cancer. Thank you for your donation!
The SENSE Charter School Food Pantry will be open again tomorrow, Thursday April 26th.
We will be open 8:30 to 10:00 am and then again 3:30 to 4:30 pm. The pantry is only open to the families of SENSE. Please enter the double door off of the back alley.
We encourage you to bring your own shopping bags. You will receive more points. Thanks!
Wednesday APRIL 25 – Family Science Night and Dinner 5:00-7:00 pm
This year’s theme is paleontology and archeology as we blend in the advent of T-Rex appearing at our school!
Kindergarten students meet Norm!
Students at SENSE Charter School interact with Norm from the Chicago Field Museum.
Excited to recognize the VIP Students in Mrs. Dillard & Miss Osthimer’s class during the last six weeks of school. Each day we will pop a balloon with one student’s name inside and celebrate that student the entire day! 🏆🎉🎈
Due to weather there will be NO track meet today after school. No practice or meet today. Sorry for the inconvienence.
We're excited to have a full-size replica of a T-Rex head. courtesy of the Chicago Field Museum, make its appearance at SENSE late Wednesday April 18th to the morning of Monday April 30th.
Teachers will be using this wonderful exhibit to enhance their curriculum in art, science, and language arts.
Wednesday APRIL 18 – Family Story Gathering
5:30-7:00 pm
Families of students in grades 5-8 are invited to SENSE for dinner and to share their stories from the neighborhood.
These stories will inform a working class themed mural project in cooperation with Indy that will start in September 2018.
Contact Kate Voss if you need further info!
The SENSE Charter School Food Pantry will be open Tomorrow, Thursday April 12th. We will be open 8:30 to 10:00 am and then again 3:30 to 4:30 pm. The pantry is only open to the families of SENSE. Please enter the double door off of the back alley. We encourage you to bring your own shopping bags. You will receive more points.
Since 1994, millions of dollars have been raised in pennies and other spare change by more than 10 million elementary, middle and high school students throughout the country.
The funds, collected during this period, benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Everyone who participates is a winner!
Students across the country are collecting pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters during the Pennies for Patients campaigns benefiting the Society.
The campaign at SENSE will run April 23rd to April 27th. More information will be sent home with your student!
Talent Show Auditions
TOMORROW!!
April 11th 3:45pm. Grades 4-8
Check out our New Flag pole (and Flags), courtesy of Flag and Banner Co here in Indianapolis. A fantastic company that went above and beyond to get this done for us!!
This Saturday, April 7th, call for an appointment, but walk in's are welcome!
Better late than never I hooe! Here are some pics of Mrs. Sickbert and Ms. Sturgess' class on Class Wars day during Spirit Week (before Spring Break). We had great fun waddling around as penguins!
We all had so much fun today!
Spring Break starts next week!
March 26th thru April 6th!
School resumes on Monday, April 9th
Breakfast for all students available at 7:30am and classes start at 8:15am.
Have a great break!
Mrs. Fisher’s class became “Human Boggle” for classroom wars today! They had so much fun creating words with each others initials.
Mrs. Rutan’s homeroom transformed into a circus for Homeroom Wars Day.
Fourth Grade enjoying a movie with refreshments! Thank you to our awesome administration for popping our popcorn for us to enjoy today at Movie Day!
Thanks to everyone who helped make movie and popcorn day a success!
Bus 59 (Tyneshia-Purple Bus) is being covered by Bus 50 (Herbert). He is slightly behind
Mrs. Dillard & Ms. O’s fourth graders had a blast pretending to be at the beach today! We also balanced eggs to celebrate the first day of spring! 🏖🥚😎
Fourth grade enjoying some “beach” reading today with the popsicles provided by our amazing principals!! #beachday #readingatthebeach
ATTENTION PARENTS- TODAY!! Enroll Indy can help! Does your child need to enroll for the 2018-2019 school year? (New K - 8 student's only, returning students just need to notify school they are returning). Enroll Indy will be onsite at to assist you in enrolling your child at: SENSE Charter School 1601 Barth Ave Indianapolis IN 46203 Today and Tomorrow, March 20th and 21st (Tues & Wed) 2pm-6pm (Previous post said Mon. & Tuesday, Sorry)
ATTENTION PARENTS- TODAY!!
Enroll Indy can help!
Does your child need to enroll for the 2018-2019 school year? (New K - 8 student's only, returning students just need to notify school they are returning).
Enroll Indy will be onsite at to assist you in enrolling your child at:
SENSE Charter School
1601 Barth Ave Indianapolis IN 46203
Today and Tomorrow, March 20th and 21st (Mon & Tues)
2pm-6pm
Here's a few more photos from Devon's visit to Mrs. Sickbert and Ms. Sturgess' class with her feathered friends. What a great hands on learning experience!
More photos from Friday in Mrs. Sickbert and Ms. Sturgess' class.
Mrs. Sickbert and Ms. Sturgess' class had a special visitor on Friday! Devon came with Buttercup, Henny Penny and some baby chicks to help students learn about bird adaptatins for being outside in different types of weather.
Mrs. Sickbert's 1st grade class, loves to learn,and never wastes a moment of time. Here they are hard at work in the hall, while taking a restroom and water break. These kids are amazing!
Next week (March 19th – March 23rd)
Spring break is almost here so we’re planning a fun filled week! Each day has various themes and uniforms are NOT required. Please ensure all clothing is school appropriate.
**Bathing suits, flip flops, or any revealing clothing would not be appropriate**
• Monday, March 19th – Free Dress Day (for students and staff)
• Tuesday, March 20th – Beach/Popsicle Day (Teachers will plan appropriate activities; the admin team will provide popsicles; students can bring towels/blankets)
• Wednesday, March 21st – Movie/Popcorn Day (Movies approved by the admin team; and popcorn delivered to the classes). Teachers will set their own policies on drinks, etc.
• Thursday, March 22nd – Homeroom War Day (homerooms will complete a theme and the class can come dressed to match the theme; there will be a prize for winning classes!)
• Friday, March 23rd – Animal Day – Snakehead Ed will be presenting! (for more info see www.snakeheaded.net)
o Sack lunches today. Students will bring their lunches back to their classrooms to eat. Please note – students will not have a lunch option choice today as all sack lunches consist of the same food items.
Don't forget!
Spring Break Camp - x-Lab @ 924
March 19 - March 30
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Before and after care available
For grades 4 - 8
$25/week
Financial assistance is available
To register, sign up at Southeast Community Services
901 Shelby Street, 2nd Floor
Or call Sam Pullen at 317-510-0225 or
email samp@southeastindy.org
Activities include:
3-D Printing
Laser Cutting
Cardboard construction
Sewing
Printmaking
Great food
And so much more!
The SENSE Charter School Food Pantry will be open on Tomorrow, Thursday March 15th. We will be open 8:30-10:00 am and then again 3:30-4:30 pm.
The pantry is only open to the families of SENSE. Please enter the double door off of the back alley. We encourage you to bring your own shopping bags. You will receive more points.
MUFFINS FOR MOMS
Friday March 16, 2018
8:30-9:30 am
All moms and female guardians with students in grades Kindergarten – 2nd grade only are invited to join us for muffins and juice.
Learn more about local programs including summer camps, where to complete your high school equivalency, find a better job and after-school programming for next year.
Hope you can join us!
Don't forget, this is tonight!
The green and orange bus are running 30 min behind schedule.
We hosted the Kindergarten Olympics today! Each class has been learning about the Olympics and what it takes to be in the Olympics. We ended our lessons with our own Kindergarten version with an opening ceremony with a torch passing! We had the games Speed Skating, Bobsled, and Hockey! And we ended with a closing ceremony complete with gold medals!
Today fourth grade students “operated” on a patient for math! They used their addition and subtraction skills with mixed numbers with like and unlike denominators. They were able to “save” their patient!
We're still collecting!
iRead Parent's night, for SENSE 3rd Graders.
Purple Bus is running about 20 minutes late to drop off the Kids. Sorry for the delay!
During brain breaks over the past few days fourth graders in Mrs. Fisher’s class chose partners and designed “puff mobiles” to race! They created a bracket for their races today!! Would you believe the winning car had only one wheel?
Spirit Wear! Order Now!
Order Forms sent home with your student but you can also order online or by phone (see photos).
You have until Friday March 23rd to return the form or order online/by phone.
The SENSE Charter School Food Pantry will be open again tomorrow, Thursday March 1st. We will be open 8:30 to 10:00 am and then again 3:30 to 4:30 pm. The pantry is only open to the families of SENSE. Please enter the double door off of the back alley. We encourage you to bring your own shopping bags. You will receive more points. Thanks!
Helpful Hints for Testing
ISTEP and iRead are Starting, please be on time for School!
ISTEP February 26-March 9 & iRead March 12th-16th
During testing weeks, assessments will begin most days promptly at 8:30 and take place sporadically through the day so please arrive at school on time.
Also, try to avoid picking up children early or scheduling appointments during the day. Attendance is extremely important during this time period.
Make sure students are getting a good night of sleep, no staying up late! Students should eat breakfast, whether that be at school or at home.
Remember we serve a FREE breakfast for all students each school day starting at 7:30am till 8:00am.
ATTENTION PARENTS!!
Enroll Indy can help!
Does your child need to enroll for the 2018-2019 school year? (New K - 8 student's only, returning students just need to notify school they are returning).
Enroll Indy will be onsite at to assist you in enrolling your child at:
SENSE Charter School
1601 Barth Ave Indpls IN 46203
March 20th and 21st (Mon & Tues)
2pm-6pm
Fourth Grade students in Mrs. Fisher’s class were building electric circuits today in science! They made open and closed circuits with swtiches! To say they had fun was an understatement!
The Food Pantry is open to all SENSE families tomorrow, Thursday, February 22nd from 8:30-10:00 am and 3:30-4:30 pm.
If you are interested in learning more about using the pantry, please call Kate Voss, Community Coordinator at 423-0204, or email kvoss@senseindy.org This is only open to the families of SENSE.
We are grateful to accept donations of non-perishable food and hygiene and cleaning supply items.
VOLUNTEERS are needed to help staff the Food Pantry for both shifts. Please contact Ms. Voss with your interest!
Monday is President's Day! No School!!
Just a few more photos of our boys!
The boys basketball team played a tough game last night against Kindezi. The almost got the victory in the end, bu lost by 1. Overall some great playing by our SENSE Shark guys!
Please join the fun for our annual
WINTER FUN FESTIVAL!
Tomorrow, Thursday, February 15th. 5:30-7:00 pm. Horizon Central (located across from SENSE)
Play games and win prizes. Each game is 50 cents. There will a raffle for great prizes too, including new bikes! Hope to see you there.
We are taking donations of gently used and new UNIFORMS to restock our school clothing pantry.
You can drop them off at the front desk.
Your generosity is appreciated!
Don't forget!
The SENSE Charter School Food Pantry will be open tomorrow, Thursday, February 6th. We will be open 8:30-10:00 am and then again 3:30-4:30 pm. The pantry is only open to the families of SENSE. Please enter the double door off of the back alley. We encourage you to bring your own shopping bags. You will receive more points.
Pink/green bus is running at least 20 minutes behind this morning.
Mrs. Fisher’s 4th grade class created similes today using their five senses! They used a hairspray can, a sea shell, skittles, a candle, and water beads (orbeez).
The SENSE Charter School Food Pantry will be open tomorrow, Thursday January 25th. The hours are from 8:30-10:00 am and then again 3:30-4:30 pm. The pantry is only open to the families of SENSE. Please enter the double door off of the back alley. We encourage you to bring your own shopping bags. You will receive more points.
This is an URGENT UPDATE. School is now closed. Repeat, School is now closed due to icy conditions.
SENSE Students we will have a 2 hour delay this morning due to icy road conditions. School will start at 10:15 this morning.
Mrs. Fisher’s fourth grade class experimented with Static Electricity stations today. Our stations were water vs a plastic spoon, plastic wrap, electric feet, and balloon vs a can! How do you think each station showed static electricity?
Fourth graders in Mrs. Dillard & Ms. O’s class were eSTATIC to be learning about static electricity this week!
Don't forget! Family Game Night, tomorrow night, Thursday, January 18 from 5:00-6:30! Dinner will be provided.
There will be games, bingo for books and raffle prizes.
This event is for Kindergarten-4th grade families. For more information contact Kate Voss 317.423.02044 or kvoss@senseindy.org. We can’t wait to see you there!
SENSE Families- Due to Windchill Advisory in effect for our area until noon today, SENSE Charter School will be closed. This is to ensure the safety of all students.
Please come join us for Family Game Night on Thursday, January 18 from 5:00-6:30! Dinner will be provided.
There will be games, bingo for books and raffle prizes.
This event is for Kindergarten-4th grade families. For more information contact Kate Voss 317.423.02044 or kvoss@senseindy.org. We can’t wait to see you there!
Attention 8th grade families: Please remember that if your student has not already signed up for high schools, the last day for the 1st round of Enroll Indy is Monday, January 15th.
You can apply online at http://enrollindy.org/onematch/apply/, in person at the Enroll Indy Family Resource Center (120 E. Walnut St.), or at any participating community partner. Our local partners are:
Fountain Square Library Branch
1066 Virginia Ave.
317-275-4390
Garfield Park Library Branch
2502 Shelby St.
317-275-4490
If you have questions, please email Erin Good at egood@senseindy.org.
Please be safe today!
Mrs. Fisher’s fourth grade class is learning about Static Electricity. Today they did a balloon experiment to show how when you take electrons from your hair and move them to the balloon it will stick to you, your hair and even the wall! So much fun learning in Science today!!
Don't forget, School is closed Monday, January 15th in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Purple Bus is running behind 30 minutes.
SENSE Charter School will be closed on Friday, January 5th. The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Advisory for Marion County effective from 9:00 p.m. tonight through 11:00 a.m.Friday.
Sense Charter School is closed tomorrow (Wednesday) due to extreme cold.
For the safety of our students, SENSE Charter School is closed Wednesday, January 3rd.
Don't forget, School Resumes tomorrow! Wednesday, January 3rd. Doors open at 7:30am for Breakfast and Classes start at 8:15am
Hope you've had a great Winter Break and the New Year brings you great joy!
School Resumes on Wednesday, January 3rd!
Doors open for Breakfast at 7:30am and Classes start at 8:15am. See you then!
Holiday Hours
Office will close on Thursday, December 21st at 2PM.
We will reopen for 2 days with limited services on:
• Wednesday, December 27th from 8:00am to 3:00pm
• Thursday, December 28th from 8:00am to 3:00pm
Office hours will return when School resumes on:
• Wednesday, January 3rd.
o Breakfast will start at 7:30am
o Classes start at 8:15am.
Don't forget, SENSE starts dismissal tomorrow (Thursday) at 1PM, after awards day!!
Congratulations to our December Student of the Month nominees!
SENSE Charter School would like to remind you that Thursday December 21st is Awards Day from 8:30am to 1PM. Immediately after Awards at 1PM, we will start Early Dismissal for the Holidays and won't return to school until Wednesday January 3, 2018! Thanks and hope to see you Thursday!
Thursday, December 21st
Awards Day & Early Dismissal
The first semester awards ceremony will take place in the gym during the following times:
Kindergarten: 8:30-9:00
1st: 9:05 - 9:35
2nd: 9:40-10:10
3rd : 10:15-10:45
4th: 10:50-11:20
5th: 11:30-11:50
6th: 12:00-12:30
7th and 8th: 12:30-1:00
Dismissal for ALL Students will start at 1pm, immediately after the Awards!
The Indianapolis Children's Choir
Dec 16 from 12:30 PM to 1:45 PM
St Luke's Methodist Church , 100 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260
13 of our Students will be performing with the Children's Choir. Each Student has 1 ticket for an adult.
Additional tickets can be purchased online at door up to 90 minutes before start time. (If still available.)
The Red and Gold Buses are running late today by at least 20 minutes. So sorry for the delay!!
On December 12th, the 6th grade Music classes, 7/8 Guitar Elective and Glee Club will be presenting a concert in Mrs. Whittle’s classroom.
1:00-1:15 Johnson’s Homeroom
1:20-1:35 Grim’s Homeroom
1:40-1:55 Rutan’s Homeroom
1:55-2:00 Percussion Ensemble
2:05-2:30 Guitar Elective
2:25-2:40 Glee Club
Purlple, green, and gold bus are all running about 15-20 late this afternoon.
The SENSE Charter School Food Pantry will be open tomorrow Thursday, December 7th. We will be open from 8:30-10:00 am and then again from 3:30-4:30 pm. The pantry is only open to the families of SENSE. Please enter through the double door off of the back alley. We encourage you to bring your own shopping bags. You will receive more points.
On December 12th, the 6th grade Music classes, 7/8 Guitar Elective and Glee Club will be presenting a concert in Mrs. Whittle’s classroom. Since these concerts are during the school day, they are required performances and will count toward the student’s Q2 Responding to Music grade. If a student has an excused absence they will have an alternate assignment to complete. If a student has an unexcused absence, or chooses not to perform they will have an F for the concert. The performance schedule is as follows:
1:00-1:15 Johnson’s Homeroom
1:20-1:35 Grim’s Homeroom
1:40-1:55 Rutan’s Homeroom
1:55-2:00 Percussion Ensemble
2:05-2:30 Guitar Elective
2:25-2:40 Glee Club
The SENSE Charter School Food Pantry will be open tomorrow, Thursday, November 30th. We will be open 8:30-10:00 am and then again 3:30-4:30 pm. The pantry is only open to the families of SENSE. Please enter the double door off of the back alley. We encourage you to bring your own shopping bags. You will receive more points.
The Mobile Dentist is on coming to SENSE on Tuesday, December 5th and Wednesday, December 6th.
Your student SHOULD HAVE ALREADY BROUGHT HOME A PERMISSION FORM for your signature. Please return it as soon as possible.
If they did not bring you one, please reach out to your child's Teacher and have another one sent home. Thanks!
In Mrs. Fisher’s 4th Grade class they have been reviewing Unit 2 in math with a Jeopardy game before taking their Unit 2 Assessment! These two ladies were the winners today with a total of 6,800 points!! Way to show mastery over those skills!!
Fourth grade has been working hard the past few weeks writing their persuasive essays and today we got to celebrate their published essays!! We celebrated with cookies and juice. #weareauthors
The New Vision Baptist Church is providing a free thanksgiving dinner on Thanksgiving day from noon-1:00 pm. 4501 Fletcher Avenue. You can eat in or carry out is provided. All are welcome.
You are invited to join the Southeast Community Services free Thanksgiving dinner on Thanksgiving day, Thursday the 23rd, from 11:00-1:00 pm at 901 Shelby street 46203. Compliments of the Beech Grove United Methodist Church
#weareawesome #bestclassinfourthgrade #wefoundmax #escapetheclass #dillardando
This week fourth grade has been studying fact and opinion. They made board games with a partner about Baby Animals. For their scrimmage today they are playing another groups board game to discriminate between their fact and opinions.
Brain Breaks = Working as a team to get both hula hoops around the circle in Mrs. Dillard & Ms. O’s class. #hulahoopchallenge
Today is the last day for the Book Fair! Be sure to send in money with your student(s) or stop by and shop from 8am-3pm.
Today in Social Studies Mrs. Fisher's 4th graders began their Salt Dough Maps of Indiana! Today they traced Indiana into the bottom of their box, formed Indiana out of their salt dough, and began locating Indiana's major cities by marking them with toothpicks!
Fourth Grade students in Mrs. Fisher’s class decomposing words into affixes and root words using graphic organizers to determine the meaning of the words.
The SENSE Charter School Food Pantry will be open tomorrow, Thursday November 9th. We will be open 8:30-10:00 am and then again 3:30-4:30 pm. The pantry is only open to the families of SENSE. Please enter the double door off of the back alley. We encourage you to bring your own shopping bags. You will receive more points.
All SENSE Charter fathers, uncles, grandfathers and male guardians, over the age of 18, with children in grades Kindergarten-third grade, are invited to join us for donuts and juice on Wednesday November 8, 8:30 – 9:30 am. Hoping to see you there! (Muffins for Mom is coming in the Spring!)
Celebrating community and diversity. SENSE Glee Club performing at the Day of the Dead celebration.
Staff members have been hard at work setting up the Book Fair today. Class previewing will occur on Monday-Tuesday and shopping will open Wednesday-Friday. The Book Fair will aso be open on Tuesday from 3:00-4:45pm.
7th/8th grade families: Plan to attend High School Night TONIGHT Nov. 2 from 4:30-5:30 pm. Students and families will learn more about high school options and complete the 21st century scholar form!
Fourth Grade loves the new playground!!
4th Grade is loving the new playground! #PLAYMatters #SensePlayground #SharksLove2Play
Happy Halloween from SENSE Kindergarten students!
Celebrating the NEW Playground! Thanks to everyone who helped make this dream a reality for our students!!
Please join us for our ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate our new playground. Ceremony begins at 9:00 am outside on the playground. #PLAYMatters #SensePlayground #SharksLove2Play
Thank you to everyone who came out to help build SENSE a new playground! We will have a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday to officially open the playground. Until then, please stay off the playground to allow the cement to settle. #PLAYMatters #SensePlayground #SharksLove2Play
Playground Barrier ✔️ Weed Fabric ✔️ Mulch ✔️ #PLAYMatters #SensePlayground #SharksLove2Play
Getting ready to lay the mulch #PLAYMatters #SensePlayground #SharksLove2Play
#PLAYMatters #SensePlayground #SharksLove2Play
Hard at work #PLAYMatters #SensePlayground #SharksLove2Play
Please turn down the alley next to the Marathon to park in the SENSE parking lot. Barth Avenue is closed due to the playground build day. Thank you for your cooperation and sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. #PLAYMatters #SensePlayground #SharksLove2Play
Attn 7/8th families: SENSE High School Night will be on Thursday, Nov. 2nd from 4:30-5:30. You will learn more about student’s high school options & complete the 21st century scholar application!
We love using the giant inflatable dice to help with math reviews in Mrs. Dillard & Ms. O’s class! Today they helped us review multiples, prime numbers, and composite numbers before our quiz. 🎲🤓
The SENSE Charter School Food Pantry will be open tomorrow, Thursday October 26th. We will be open 8:30-10:00 am and then again 3:30-4:30 pm. The pantry is only open to the families of SENSE. Please enter the double door off of the back alley. We encourage you to bring your own shopping bags. You will receive more points.
Purple bus is running 15 minutes behind schedule. Please readjust your pick up time for this morning.
Students return from Fall Break tomorrow (Monday, Oct 23rd). Doors open for Breakfast at 7:30am and Classes start at 8:15am. See you then!! :-)
Hope you and your family had a wonderful fall break! School will resume tomorrow, Monday, October 23rd. Breakfast is served at 7:30am and Class starts at 8:15am. See you soon!
Hope you had a great fall break! School starts back tomorrow, Monday, October 23rd. Doors unlock at 7:30am for breakfast and classes start at 8:15am. Thanks!
:-) Everyone set your clocks for Monday Morning Oct 23rd. Fall Break will be over and School Starts back. Breakfast starts at 7:30am and Classes start promptly at 8:15am. Don't be late!!
AYS. BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE. SPECIAL RATE FOR ALL SENSE STUDENTS.
AYS is at our school! AYS is a leading provider of before- and after-school programs in central Indiana, and they would love to welcome your family to the fun! AYS is the best way for kids to learn, grow, have fun, and stay safe in the environment you already trust: at your school.
Kids love AYS. Their friends are here. The snacks are great, and healthy, too. They get structure, but also get choices as they explore literacy, math, science, and art through fun games, hands-on projects and crafts. AYS offers daily academic time while developing students’ social skills through teamwork and community service. Weekly tuition for 2017-2018 is $30 per child per week. Register online at www.ayskids.org.
Questions? Contact the AYS administration Office at 317.283.3817 or finaid@ayskids.org
Don't forget!! Early Dismissal tomorrow (Wednesday, October 11th, 1:00PM). Fall Break starts and the students do not return until Monday, October 23rd!!
There will be some Parent Teacher conferences after dismissal on Wednesday and also on Thursday!
Students in Mrs. Dillard & Ms. O’s class work to solve math problems independently before sharing their work with a partner.
Fourth Grade students have been studying parts of speech during the first quarter. Today in Mrs. Fisher's room they "escaped" a "Haunted House" using their parts of speech knowledge to "crack the codes!"
Students in Mrs. Fisher's 4th grade are learning about Erosion in Science, and today they made erosion happen using dirt and water!!
Remember, we have Early Dismissal tomorrow! 1:00PM Wednesday Oct 4th. Parent Teacher Conferences are starting. School will resume at normal hours on Thursday morning. (Sorry left the time off of the previous post)!
Remember, we have Early Dismissal tomorrow! Wednesday Oct 4th. Parent Teacher Conferences are starting. School will resume at normal hours on Thursday morning.
Students in Mrs. Fisher's 4th grade are showing independence and mastery today by determining if they will multiply or divide for comparison word problems before taking their assessment in math today!
Congratulations to our September Student of the Month nominees and grade level winners!
Students practice comparing and contrasting two stories in Mrs. Dillard & Ms. O's class.
Tomorrow (Tuesday, Sept 26th) is Picture Day! The students can wear their normal school uniform or you can dress them up! If they dress up, please ensure it's school appropriate! Thanks and see you tomorrow!!
Fourth Graders in Mrs. Fisher's class are working with Traditional Literature to show their understanding of theme and summarizing.
Don't forget tomorrow our Food Pantry is open (Thursday, Sept 21st). The hours are 8:30am to 10:00am and then again 3:30pm to 4:30pm. It is only open for the families of SENSE. We encourage you to bring your own shopping bags. If you'd like learn more about the food pantry, or if you'd like to donate/volunteer, contact Mrs. Voss at the School. Thanks!
Come roll with us at the SENSE Charter Family Skate Night Tomorrow Night (Tuesday September 19th) from 5:30-7:00 pm at Wheels of Wonder, 175 Southern Plaza Drive. $4.00 per person includes admission and skate rental. Non-skating adults are free. Come join a night of skating and arcade game fun! (A parent or guardian must stay with the children)
Don't forget tomorrow (Saturday) is the Art Parade in Fountain Square!! Meet us at 4:30pm in the Southeast Community Services parking lot at 901 Shelby Street. The parade is will start at 5:00pm. March with us or just watch! Don't miss the block part right after the parade from 6:00 to 8:00pm at 901 Shelby!
Fourth graders in Mrs. Dillard & Ms. O's class explore how the position of the fulcrum impacts the ability to lift a load using levers.
Fun with Science in Mrs. Fisher's fourth grade! In Science they are learning about Simple Machines. This week they learned about wheels and axles. They made a wheel and axle today to see how far it would travel down the inclined plane outside. How far do you think they went?
Students in Mrs. Fisher's 4th grade class discussed how theme could be similar to a Hostess Cupcake to vegin their unit on theme. They came to the conclusion that themes are not always stated and sometimes you have to imply the theme. A Hostess Cupcake has a hidden filling inside like theme could be a hidden message in a book from the author!
Mrs. Dillard & Ms. Osthimer's class practices multiplication using giant dice!
In Mrs. Fisher's fourth grade class they been learning how multiplication is similar to comparisons this week in Math. Today before their quiz they practiced by making their own number sentences, bar models, and word problems to match the number sentence and bar model! 👍🏻🎲✖️
In Mrs. Fisher's fourth grade class they are learning about Simple Machines in Science. This week they learned about levers and how they are useful to us! Today they made one and predicted where to put the fulcrum in order to get the pencil topper in the cup!
The SENSE Charter School Food Pantry will be open tomorrow, Thursday September 7th. The hours are 8:30-10:00 am and then again 3:30-4:30 pm. The pantry is only open to the families of SENSE. Please enter the double door off of the back alley. We encourage you to bring your own shopping bags. You will receive more points. Hope to see you all there!
Congratulations to our August Student of the Month nominees and grade level winners!
Our wait-list is finally clear!! We now have limited openings in all grades except Kindergarten, 7th and 8th grade. If you know of anyone looking for an outstanding school for their 1st grade through 6th student, please send them our way!!
Just a friendly reminder, no school tomorrow in celebration of Labor Day!! School will resume as normal on Tuesday morning!
Parents- the gas station owners attorney informed us today that parents parking at the Marathon for drop off and pick up will be ticketed and or towed. Please do not park in the alley or their lot.
Mrs. Fisher's 4th Grade class has been giving their classmates a "Shout Out" when they notice a peer showing a part of the Circle Of Courage. They had 85 Shout Outs during the month of August!! 🤗👏🏼🎉
Today they drew 10 of the Shout Outs and those 10 students got to choose a Shout Out Coupon! Way to go! I wonder how many Shout Outs they will give in September!
Don't forget....early release today, Wednesday, August 30th at 1:00.
Don't forget! School is out at 1:15PM tomorrow!
Just a friendly reminder that Students will be dismissed at 1:15pm this week on Wednesday (August 30). Thanks!!
Mrs. Fisher's class doing a write around the room with a small group, working on Perspective, First Person Point of View, Third Person Limited Point of View and Third Person Omniscient Point if View through photographs!
5th graders in Mrs. Whittle's music class performing Taiko style drumming. 🎶🎵
The Purple Bus- Bus 59 is running 15-20 minutes late. We apologize for the trouble.
The Purple Bus- Bus 59 is running 15-20 minutes late. We apologize for the trouble.
Cross country practice is CANCELLED today after school due to weather. Sorry for the inconvenience
Fourth Grade had the opportunity to view the Solar Eclipse this afternoon! Such a cool experience! 🌞🌕🌒
Mr. Bean's 5th grade technology class working on their lifestyle/budgeting project.
The SENSE Charter School Food Pantry will open on Thursday August 3rd. The hours are 8:30-10:00 am and then again 3:30-4:30 pm.
The pantry is only open to the families of SENSE. Please enter the double door off of the back alley. We encourage you to bring your own shopping bags. You will receive more points.
Many thanks to Wanda Cochran for stepping forward to volunteer for the morning shift!
Ms. Shan's 2nd grade class honing their teamwork and cooperative learning skills by building marshmallow and toothpick towers!
Measuring and critical thinking skills were put to the test today in Ms. Lutz and Ms. Hensley's 4th grade classroom!
Team building activity in Mrs. Kretchek and Ms. Phillips' 3rd grade classroom.
Thank you for being patient as we work out transportation. We apologize for delays, but are working to ensure that ALL students make it safely to and from school.
First full day for all Kindergarten Students!
Welcome Back to School!!! Great things happening on this first day back!!
Who's Ready for the first day of school? WE ARE!!! See you tomorrow at 7:30!
School Starts Monday!! Check out the bus stop drop off and pick up times. https://www.apptegy.net/s/documents-sense-charter/browse/11579#
Super excited for our school! http://wishtv.com/2017/07/19/school-holds-ribbon-cutting-to-recoginize-expansion/
Don't forget Back to School Community Day at the Salvation Army- Saturday, July 8th!
Dont miss out on free back to school necessities!
Pass it on! There aren't many seats left for 2017-2018! If you've friends or family who want to join our Award winning school, have them contact us now! The office is open Monday - Friday from 8am-3PM this summer. They can apply in person or online!
Please help us in maintaining the school grounds this summer. Someone threw a rock through the front door. If you have info please call the school 317-423-0204
You’re invited! Get an exclusive sneak peek of the new SENSE front office and learn how we’re keeping our students safe.
Fourth Grade Field Day
Fourth Grade Conner Prairie Trip
Fourth Grade Egg Roulette
8th grade students on Chicago field trip are stuck in construction estimating our new arrival to be 12:00am. Sorry for the delay.
Chicago traffic was a bear...... Updated arrival is 11:15.
8th graders are boarded and we are heading back to Indy. Estimated time of arival is 10:30. We will update you when we are 30 min out.
Just a little fun at Navy Pier. 8th grade trip!
River Tour- 8th grade fieldtrip
The Bean- Chicago 8th grade trip.
Real world exploration! Getting ready to board a WWII U-boat!
8th grade Chicago Trip- Getting ready for takeoff! #simulator
8th grade is on our way to CHICAGO!
Kindergarten through Seventh grade End of Year Awards Ceremony will be on Friday, May 26, 2017.
8:30-9:00- Kindergarten
9:10-9:40- 1st Grade
9:50-10:20- 3rd Grade
10:30-11:00- 2nd Grade
11:10-11:40- 4th Grade
11:50-12:20- 5th/6th Grade
12:30-1:00- 7th Grade
8th grade families tomorrow is our awards celebration at 2pm in the new cafeteria. All families are invited to celebrate their students with awards and cake!
Fourth graders enjoyed egging their teachers today as a reward for meeting their NWEA goals this spring! We had a blast!
Come roll with us at the SENSE Charter Family Skate Night on Tuesday May 23rd from 5:30-7:00 pm at Wheels of Wonder, 175 Southern Plaza Drive. $4.00 per person includes admission and skate rental. Non-skating adults are free. Come join a night of skating and arcade game fun!
Come roll with us at the SENSE Charter Family Skate Night on Tuesday May 23rd from 5:30-7:00 pm at Wheels of Wonder, 175 Southern Plaza Drive. $4.00 per person includes admission and skate rental. Non-skating adults are free. Come join a night of skating and arcade game fun!
Track practice will be canceled today after school. Just a reminder there is no meet tomorrow. Thanks!
Shout-outs to Ms. Wolcott on earning her Masters Degree in Educational Leadership on Friday!
Don't forget the school talent show this Wednesday at 5:30 at Horizon.
Come check out the amazing student art work at the Wheeler!
ART ATTACK!
Friday May 5, 2017, 6:00-8:00 pm
Wheeler Art Community Center 1035 Sander Street Indianapolis, IN 46203
You’ll be certain to want to join us for a special evening when the amazing work of SENSE students will be highlighted. There will be student artwork and musical performances at the Wheeler. Our Drama Club will be showing the silent movies they produced as well. We will have crafts and plants for sale as well as part of our fundraising efforts for our arts program and the playground drive will be for sale too! It’s a really big event all our children have been working on for months. Come out and support the arts in our school!
Thank you Mr. Will for your generous personal donation to our playground fund!
TRACK AND FIELD IS CANCELED
Thank you Kristy Taylor and Donors Choose for this great outdoor classroom essentials!
Check out SENSE in this new commercial for library cards. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrabdXYMPLU
These craft items will be on sale at Art Attack on Friday, May 5th from 6:00 to 8:00 at the Wheeler Arts Center. Student art work will also be for sale. This is a fund raiser for our playground and arts program.
Third grade had a great time at Bluespring Caverns today learning about rocks and minerals.
Come check out the new habitat created by the SENSE Science Club!
Thank you to all the families who came out to Science Nigjt tonight!
The SENSE Food Pantry will be open Tomorrow (Thursday) for families from 8:30 - 10:00 am and 3:30-4:30 pm. We encourage you to bring your own shopping bags for extra points!
Students build structures to survive an earthquake.
Come cheer on our track ans field team tonight at Christel House South! Meet starts at 5:30!
SENSE Family Science Night
Wednesday April 26th
5:00-7:00 pm
Join us for the 8th annual Family Science Night. Science and technology activities will include a paperclip sailboat race, laser bounce challenge, roller coaster, 7th and 8th grade fair displays and a free spaghetti dinner. Students must be with an adult to attend. Hope to see you there!
THE NEW SENSE PLAYGROUND IS COMING!!
Pick your favorite addition to the playground!
Bring in a donation (any amount) to vote for what you want to play with the most. The structure with the most money will be added to the new playground!
Voting will happen during breakfast April 24th-May 5th and at Science Night (April 26th)!
The winner will be revealed at Art Attack (May 5th)!
THE NEW SENSE PLAYGROUND IS COMING!!
Pick your favorite addition to the playground!
Bring in a donation (any amount) to vote for what you want to play with the most. The structure with the most money will be added to the new playground!
Voting will happen during breakfast April 24th-May 5th and at Science Night (April 26th)!
The winner will be revealed at Art Attack (May 5th)!
A group of UIndy Nursing Students were invited to come to SENSE to work with some of our Kindergarteners and 1st graders in Mr. Nietz' gym class. The program was held on Thursday April 20th. It was a Service Learning Project interactive presentation on the topics of building Self-Esteem and saying NO to drugs.
SENSE Family Science Night
Wednesday April 26th
5:00-7:00 pm
Join us for the 8th annual Family Science Night. Science and technology activities will include a paperclip sailboat race, laser bounce challenge, roller coaster, 7th and 8th grade fair displays and a free spaghetti dinner. Students must be with an adult to attend. Hope to see you there!
LATINO FAMILY RESOURCE SESSION
Sunday April 30, 2017
12:30-1:30 pm
SENSE Charter School
1601 S. Barth Avenue Indianapolis, Indiana 46203
Please join us for a light lunch and a presentation of legal information by an immigration lawyer. Topics that will be discussed:
An explanation of the recent Executive Orders announced by Homeland Security around immigration
What to do if the police stops you.
Your rights and responsibilities
There will be a raffle with prizes. Childcare will be provided. So bring the entire family and join us!
If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Jana Galicia or Kate Voss, SENSE Charter School or call 317.423.0204
Environmental Investigators and their parents helped to build garden beds for the newest National Wildlife Federation certified habitat. Earth Science Club members from IUPUI also came to help.
Check out the colors for the new edition!
The new middle school wing is starting to take shape!!! Opening July 24, 2017.
Construction has started! Check out the new front office to open May 30, 2017.
8th grade families: TODAY after school at 4:30 (in Ms. Judge's room) we will have our second and FINAL parent Chicago informational meeting. If you didn't attend the first please remember you need to attend this one! If you cant please contact Ms. Judge or Ms. Willan.
ISTEP Part 2 begins tomorrow for grades 3-8. There will be 9 days of testing. Make sure students are going to bed on time and getting a good breakfast! Breakfast is served daily at school from 7:30 to 8:10.
Thank you Farm Bureau "Sew Sister" for the beautiful blankets and pillows you have made for our families!
Thank you Michelle Lang and Farm Bureau for all your support on creating Kindergarten Birthday Bag!
3rd graders in Mrs Wilson's and Miss Voyles' class made wigwams during Social Studies.
Looking for gently used prom dresses for our former students. Drop off donations at the school.
Mark your calendar now for Art Attack! May 5, 2017. Come see student art pieces and live performances.
The SENSE Food Pantry will be open today for families from 8:30 - 10:00 am and 3:30-4:30 pm. We encourage you to bring your own shopping bags for extra points!
Such a fun first Track Meet! All runners did such an amazing job! Thank you families for all your help tonight! #sensecharterschool #track #field #fountainsquare #run
Attention 8th grade families:
Tomorrow at 7:15am (in Ms. Judge's room) is our first parent meeting for the Chicago field trip! If tou cannot attend tomorrow We will have another meeting Monday April 17 at 4:30pm. You MUST attend one of these meetings! If you cannot attend either please contact Ms. Judge or Ms. Willan.
IUPUI Earth Science club will help the Environmental Investigators build garden beds this April 15 from 9-12 in the SENSE Wildlife Habitat
Thank you Farm Bureau Insurance and Down Town Indy volunteers for planting the 1600 bulbs last fall!
SEX ABUSE PREVENTION SESSION FOR FAMILIES
Monday April 17, 2017
2:00-3:00 pm
SENSE Charter. Check into the front office.
Discussing sexual abuse with your child may be an uncomfortable and difficult thing to do, but the alternative puts them in potential harm. Chaucie’s Place’s Smart Steps: A Body Safety Program For Children™ has opened the door for you to start and continue these very important conversations with your child. You are invited to attend this informative workshop for parents and guardians. This is geared for parents with students in grades Kindergarten - third grade. But all are welcome.
As a caring family member, neighbor or youth worker, you might be in an ideal position to see something that is not right in a child’s life. You can also call the Indiana Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 1-800-800-5556 and your local law enforcement agency to make a report or visit Prevent Child Abuse Indiana’s website at www.pcain.org for more information. It offers straightforward lists of physical and behavioral indicators.
Please contact Kate Voss at 317.423.204 or kvoss@senseindy.org for more information
Our new car rider process will most likely continue through the end of the year. We will review it carefully over the summer and let you know if we’re able to make any changes and improvements for next year. In the meantime we don’t want anyone to receive any traffic or parking tickets so please be careful. If the car rider line in the Alley (by the Marathon), is stretching out onto Pleasant Run, please continue the line on the south side of Pleasant Run (facing east towards Shelby), and turning left into the Alley. This way the line will not back up and impede traffic on Shelby or block the entrance to our new Neighbor (Marathon Gas Station).
To all of our Parents and Family Members who Picked up their Children last week at SENSE…. THANK YOU!! I know it was hectic and confusing with the changes made to our “Car Rider” line, but you all handled it so well! The patience and understanding you showed to the Staff members (me included) while we worked out the process, was very much appreciated.
Pictured is a group of amazing woman who are employed at Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance. They call themselves the Sew Sisters. They regularly meet to create sewing projects together. They have been creating pillows and blankets for our families along with donations of craft supplies and hygiene items for our food pantry.
The pillows pictured here will be sold at our May 5th Art Attack event. The money will go to support our art program long with helping to fund the new playground
Spring Break starts today!! Students are dismissed at 1:00PM! Have a great break and see you all on Monday, April 10th! :-)
NEW Students may now apply online! We've partnered with SchoolMint to streamline our application process for NEW Students and the 2017-2018 School year. https://senseindy.schoolmint.net/signup
Thank you parents for all of your support and flexibility as we reroute traffic for drop-off and pickup! A copy of the new procedures are attached.
Early Release on Thursday, March 30th for Spring Break. Students return on April 10th!
Twin Day is Tuesday, March 28th! Dress like your bestie or favorite teacher!
Monday is Animal Day! Wear your animal print or favorite animal. Jeans are allowable.
Mrs. Sickbert's 1st grade students disect owl pellets as part of their study on birds.
Families with students in grades 4-6 are invited to join us at Southeast Community Services on Tuesday March 28th from 5:30-7:00 pm for a free pizza party!
The party will be held at 924 Shelby Street 46203. There will be craft activities and staff will be on hand to answer questions about summer camp and to sign you up if you want, too. Hoping you can join the fun!
Contact Kate Voss at kvoss@senseindy.org or 317.423.0204 for more information.
SPRING BREAK SPIRIT WEEK
Monday- Animal Day- Wear animal print or clothing with your favorite animal.
Tuesday- Twin Day- Dress like your best friend or favorite teacher.
Wednesday- Hat Day
Thursday- SENSE Spirit Day- Wear SENSE apparel or Red, Black, and White.
$1.00 Casual Day for Students on Friday, March 24th. All proceeds go towards Jump Rope for Heart! (Dress must be school appropriate!)
$1.00 Casual Day for Students on Friday, March 24th. All proceeds go towards Jumprope for Heart!
It was an Egg-Cellent first day of spring in Ms. Settle & Ms. O's class! We had a blast balancing eggs on the vernal equinox! #firstdayofspring #fourthgrade #sensecharterschool #scienceiscool
MUFFINS FOR MOM!
Wednesday MARCH 22, 2017
8:30 – 9:30 am
New Cafeteria. Enter the second door with the ramp
SENSE student mothers, aunts, grandmothers and female guardians over the age of 18, are invited for muffins and juice. Grades K-3 only. Raffle prizes and book giveaways!
Representatives will be here to give information about after-school programs, summer programs and camps along with information how to sign-up for Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF). CCDF is a federal program that assists low-income families in obtaining child care. Hoping you can join us!
NEW Students may now apply online! We've partnered with SchoolMint to streamline our application process for NEW Students and the 2017-2018 School year. https://senseindy.schoolmint.net/signup
Fourth Grade students measuring and classifying angles today!
Please join us for a Family Information Night for KIndergarten through 4th grade. Thursday, March 16th from 5:00 to 7:00pm. Learn about before and after school programs along with information on how to apply for CCDF. They will help you get started on your application at the session. Free nachos for all participants and a movie night for the children who attend with their parents and guardians. Hope you can come!
Middle school math students had fun designing and playing carnival games to learn all about Theorertical and Experimental Probabilities!
Learn about before and after school programs at SENSE Charter!
Thursday March 16, 2017
5:00-7:00 pm
Representatives from the Children’s Bureau and our own before and after school program – At Your School (AYS) will have representatives here to give you programming options for next year. You will also be given information on how to apply for CCDF. CCDF is a federal program that assists low-income families in obtaining child care. They will help you get started on your application at this session.
Free nachos for all participants. And a movie night for the children who attend with their parents and guardians. Please join us!
4th Grade Doctors "operated" on a patient neeeding some help with adding and subtracting mixed numbers!
Fourth grade students learn about our solar system and create various models to depict their learning.
Reserve your seat for the 2017-2018 school year.
Traffic Alert - Please be a good neighbor! Follow traffic rules when dropping or picking up students. Police officers will be ticketing those who park facing the wrong way or are making U-turns.
Smencils will be back in stock on Thursday morning. Thank you for supporting the school's playground initiative!
First day of ISTEP is in the books! Please make sure students arrive by 8:00 a.m. to ensure they are here in time for testing.
Third grade parents "learn" about IRead and ISTEP.
Have you saved your child's seat for next year. Re-enrollment papers for returning families are due on or before March 1st, 2017.
The 3rd Grade IREAD parent meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 22nd at 5:00. Please RSVP by returning your form.
The Orange and Green bus are running 15 minutes behind schedule. Please adjust your pickup time accordingly.
SENSE 6th Graders enjoyed a day at Butler University.
Re-enrollment forms for the 2017-2018 school year are due for returning families. Seats are filling fast.
Join us for the Second Annual Winter Fun Festival on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Horizon Gym. Check out the raffle items.
Due to scheduling errors. The boys Basketball will NOT play tonight. So sorry for the late notice however, we were unaware of this until just now.
Email is currently down. If you have transportation or other immediate needs please call the school directly at 317-423-0204.
Congratulation SENSE Science Club on your Indiana Wildlife Habitat Certification.
Congratulation SENSE Science Club on your Indiana Wildlife Habitat Certification.
SENSE Charter received the Lilly Endowment’s Comprehensive Counseling Initiative for Indiana’s K-12 Students.
Boys Basketball Game on Tuesday against Irvington is at the high school NOT middle school. Location for the game is: 5751 E University Ave Indianapolis IN 46219. Start time is still for 5:30pm. Thanks
SENSE Charter School will not be in session on Monday, January 16th in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Kindergarten students in Ms. Shook's room celebrated 100 Days of School!!
SENSE Boys' basketball team won their first game 36-35! Great start boys!
SENSE Charter School and Cummins Mental Health collaborate to support student success! ❤️ this partnership!!!
Orange Bus students who have not been picked up will have a delayed pick up due to the minor accident that occurred. We do not have an ETA from Miller on the updated pick up times as of yet.
Green Bus pick up will be late due to minor accident involving their bus. Miller has not given us an ETA on when pick up will occur.
The orange bus has been involved in a MINOR accident. (A car slid in to the back of the bus) No injuries to students or damage to the bus. Just waiting on IMPD to come and make an accident report.
If you have the SENSE app go to "Events" and you will see that the Boys' Basketball schedule has been uploaded! Hope you see you there!
The green and orange busses are departing SENSE at this time. Please be at the stop to pick up your child. Have a wonderful holiday.
Parents- The green and orange bus has not arrived at school. We will notify you when it departs so that you can pick your children up in a timely manner.
SENSE Charter School will be open today, Thursday, December 15th. Please make sure students are dressed appropriately.
Look who came to visit students at SENSE Charter School! #imonthenicelist
Due to weather conditions all after-school activities are cancelled. Please be patient with buses coming home tonight due to road conditions. School will dismiss at the normal 3:15 time.
Students complete water samples locally as part of a science/language arts project.
School Spirit Week- December 15th- Dress up day
Come dressed to impress for awards day.
School Spirit Week- Wednesday, December 14th- Pajama Day
School Spirit Week- Tuesday, December 13th- Holiday Wear
Wear your favorite festive outfit.
SPIRIT WEEK- Monday School Pride Day- Wear your SENSE or college wear to school. Jeans and hoodies are acceptable.
Has your child returned their Library Card Application?
Sense Charter School is doing a drive to get all students library cards. Students, make sure to have your library applications returned to Mr. Bean by December 14th! If you need an extra copy or have any questions come see Mr. Bean.”
Did you know you can now download the NEW SENSE App for your Android or iPhone. Get weather alerts, menu, and updates.
Check out the NEW SENSE website. Go to www.senseindy.org
The SENSE girls basketball team was honored to meet Tamika Catchings from the Indiana Fever.
