STAFF SPOTLIGHT
HEATHER AGRESTA & DENISE MCLAUGHLIN OFFICE ADMIN’S AT RCES
In this edition of Staff Spotlight, we celebrate the dynamic office duo of Heather Agresta and Denise McLaughlin. They are the first faces you see when you enter Ray Crowe Elementary. Although their titles are Administrative Assistant 1 and Administrative Assistant 2, they are integral to a complex office system with many moving parts. Both women have been with the school since it opened.
Mrs. Agresta has been with the school corporation since 1999 and has also served as an Instructional Assistant and a 4th-grade teacher at Whiteland Elementary for 10 years. She earned her education degree from Indiana University. Married with three daughters—one in high school and two in college—people may not know that she worked at Mr. D’s before joining CPCSC, which is her only other employer.
Mrs. McLaughlin was a stay-at-home mom for 16 years, with her two children, before taking this position. Her son attends Huntington University, and her daughter is a Senior at Greenwood Christian Academy. Mrs. McLaughlin holds a degree in Office Management from Indiana Tech in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Her family has lived in the area for 18 years now.
Like most office administrators, both ladies spend their days assisting students, parents, and visitors to the school. They note that the most challenging aspect of their job is navigating the various languages and cultures represented in the school community. However, they also appreciate the many tools provided by the school corporation, such as Propio and Translation Station, which help them address these challenges. The best part of their job, they say, is witnessing the staff work together as a “well-oiled machine.”Outside of work, both ladies enjoy spending time with their families.
Here’s what Principal Lewis had to say about this office duo. “Denise and Heather deserve to be highlighted and celebrated. They are professional, kind, and respectful. We call them "The office Queens," for they truly are the front line for our staff, students, and families. Denise and Heather are servant leaders who display what we're about--At Ray Crowe, we ALL belong.” Congratulations to Mrs. Agresta and Mrs. McLaughlin for being featured in the CPCSC Staff Spotlight!
Are you thankful for a Ray Crowe staff member? We have just the way to show them!
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Reading Time!
Ms. Shipley's first graders at Ray Crowe started off their school week with reading time. The reader was special guest reader Dr. Tim Edsell Dr. Edsell brought some of his favorite books to read including "Cap's for Sale" and "Click Clack Moo, Cow's That Type".
Join us next Thursday evening (November 21) from 6:00-8:00PM for a family night of fun with UPaint Pottery. This is one of our favorite events of the year, and we always look forward to seeing your creativity. All family members are welcome to join! We look forward to seeing you there. 🎨
Ray Crowe thanks all service members, past and present. We are grateful for the freedoms we enjoy because of your bravery and service to the U.S.A!
Four 4th fourth graders at Ray Crowe have been selected as Indiana Statehood Day Essay finalists. Ava Roberts, London Smith, Omega Singoki, and Alexandria Mcpherson were selected from 800 entries across Indiana. The 4 statewide winners will be announced November 12. Good luck!
Retake Picture Day is one week away, Thursday Nov. 14! If you're satisfied with your child's picture, no further action is required.
If you purchased and were unhappy with your Picture Package, please send your Picture Package to school with your student on Retake Day, November 14. Your Retake Picture Package will be produced and shipped to the school four weeks after Retake Day. Please note, if your child is photographed on the original and Retake Picture Days, the Retake picture will replace the original picture in certain products, like the yearbook.
Students who were absent for Picture Day should come to school prepared to have their picture taken. If you have not preordered, please use the Retake Order Code 87616XF to place your order at https://inter-state.com/Order. To see your Order History, check your Inter-State Account.
Find answers to Retake Day questions here.
BIG NEWS! We are giving away a free student ticket when a parent ticket is purchased. PARENTS should go online (QR Code is on the flier) and purchase their tickets NOW! Bring a printed copy of the attached flier for each student with you to the door, show your ticket on your phone and use the flier as the student's ticket. This offer runs today through Friday at midnight. Below are a list of players, check it out to see if your favorite teacher, staff member or alumni is playing so you can cheer them on. Reminder that a portion of tickets sold goes back to each school's PTO
A few more days left to get your tickets for Saturday's family fun night. Remember, a portion of your ticket purchases will support Ray Crowe PTO. Use the link to buy tickets.
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The Student Council is excited to announce this year's coat drive! From November 4th through November 15th, we’ll be collecting new or gently used coats to keep in the coat closet as we head into colder months. Thank you for your support in making this event successful and helping our students make a positive impact.
Girl Scouts Winter Fun
Clark Pleasant Library November Programs
Next week October 28-November 1 is spirit week here at Ray Crowe Elementary! Students and staff are invited to participate in dressing up each day for $1 donation or $5 for the week. Please see the flyer below for the theme for each day. We can’t wait to see how creative you can be!
**Please notice that Thursday's Spirit Day has changed**
Picture retake day is Thursday November 14. This is for students who wish to have their picture retaken, those who are new to our building after August 15, and those who were absent on August 15.
Students getting a retake will need to have their original picture package with them as their payment to get a retake.
Please use the link below.
https://inter-state.com/flyerentry/87616X
Next week October 28-November 1 is spirit week here at Ray Crowe Elementary!
Students and staff are invited to participate in dressing up each day for $1 donation or $5 for the week. Please see the flyer below for the theme for each day. We can’t wait to see how creative you can be!
This event is always so much fun for the whole family watching the Wizards vs some of the staff from all of our schools.
This event raises money to fund the grants and scholarships that come from the Education Foundation and a portion of the proceeds go to the PTO of choice when tickets are purchased.
South Indy Youth Hockey
Try hockey for free on Saturday November 2. Gear provided.
The students are loving their dates with Daphne for reward! I know Daphne is loving it too!
Keep showing the Warrior Way!
DON'T FORGET!!!
Early Release on Friday, October 4th.
CPMS = 12:40 PM
WCHS = 12:45 PM
Elementary Schools = 1:55 PM
Hello Clark-Pleasant Families,
Vaccine Exclusion Date for the 2024-2025 school year is:
October 21st, 2024
The last school day for students before fall break is Friday, October 4th.
Your students will have the opportunity to receive required vaccinations while out
of school during fall break.
If your student does not have their state required vaccines completed by Sunday,
October 20, 2024 they will not be able to return to school until required vaccines
are completed.
Please contact your school nurse for assistance or any concerns.
Lisa M. Monge, MSN, RN
Health & Nursing Coordinator
Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation
