The PCES Special Education Parent Advisory Council will host an informational session to help parents navigate the IEP process.
Navigating the Individualized Education Program (IEP) journey can be challenging. We will review the steps it takes to request an initial IEP evaluation.
Requesting an initial IEP evaluation is the very first step in determining whether your child is eligible for special education services.
Embarking on the IEP journey requires patience and advocacy, but understanding each step can make the process more manageable. You're not alone in this journey, and we are ready to support you along the way!
Please be reminded that daylight savings time ends this Sunday, November 3, 2024. Be sure to set your clocks to “fall back” one hour.
Halloween fun across East Porter today!
Be safe and have fun trick-or-treating tonight!
NOTICE: SURVEY ENDING ON NOVEMBER 1ST! East Porter is excited to inform you about an important initiative that our school corporation is considering – the development of a preschool program. Your input is crucial in shaping this endeavor, and we would greatly appreciate a few moments of your time to complete this survey. We would like parents with children who may enroll in preschool, ages 3 and 4, for the 2025-2026 school year to respond. Please share with others in the community! Survey URL: https://bit.ly/EP-PRESCHOOL
Fall Break is here!🍂 October 24 & 25🍂 We hope everyone has a great Fall Break, and we will see you on Monday, Oct. 28.
What are you most looking forward to during break?
🎉Exciting news! Our first quarter newsletter, The Pulse of East Porter, is here! Click the link below to get all the details. 🎉
https://www.eastporter.k12.in.us/article/1830777
East Porter is excited to inform you about an important initiative that our school corporation is considering – the development of a preschool program. Your input is crucial in shaping this endeavor, and we would greatly appreciate a few moments of your time to complete this survey. We would like parents who have children who may enroll in preschool, ages 3 and 4, for the 2025-2026 school year to respond. Please share with others in the community! Survey URL: https://bit.ly/EP-PRESCHOOL
Due to unforeseen circumstances, East Porter will not have a quorum for tonight’s board meeting, with only three members available. We will meet briefly, but no official business will be conducted. The meeting will be postponed, and a new date will be announced once determined.
These East Porter first graders are participating in a PLTW Launch lesson on sunlight and weather, where they are planning and developing models using the design process. Their creativity, problem-solving, and processing skills are a wonder to observe!
🌟 Core Value of the Month: Responsibility 🌟
This October, we’re focusing on the importance of responsibility—the quality of doing what is right, expected, or required. As we embrace this value, remember:
✨ "What you are is more important than what you know."
Let’s strive to embody responsibility in all we do! #EastPorter #CoreValues #Responsibility
Today, we celebrate the incredible dedication and passion of our teachers. Your hard work, creativity, and commitment to our students do not go unnoticed. Thank you for inspiring, guiding, and shaping the future one student at a time. We are grateful for all that you do!
East Porter Graduate Highlight!!
Bobby Walker, a proud 2018 graduate of Washington Township, has made impressive strides in his academic and professional journey. Having pursued a degree in Biomedical Engineering, Bobby also displays his passion for sports as a writer for @BearReport, part of 24/7 Sports. His insightful analysis and engaging writing style shine through in his latest article. Check out his work here: https://bit.ly/WalkerArticle. Bobby exemplifies the drive and talent that set East Porter graduates apart!
East Porter has so many incredible graduates, just like Bobby, making a difference in the world. Do you know an East Porter alumnus doing amazing things? We want to celebrate them! Nominate them for their achievements, accomplishments, or awards today!
Nominate a graduate at: https://bit.ly/EPGraduate.
Help us spread the word to our East Porter community so we can celebrate as many graduates as possible!
Our collaboration with Varsity Tutors for Schools introduces On-Demand Essay Review. Students can upload drafts and receive expert feedback to enhance their writing skills. Log in to your East Porter Clever account to gain access to Varsity Tutors. Let's elevate our writing game together!
East Porter introduced PLTW Launch for grades K-5 this year. It is designed to tap into students' exploratory nature 🧐, engage them in learning that feels like play 🤩, and encourage them to keep discovering 🔍. The program will implement STEM thinking and activities to help build future skills for our students.
Check out this fifth-grade class designing a testing procedure to see whether a material has the required mechanical properties...
Custodian Appreciation Day is TODAY, October 2, 2024! We want to shine a spotlight on the incredible custodians and maintenance workers who work tirelessly to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming for students, staff, and families!
We appreciate you more than you know! 💙
The PSAT and SAT School Day assessment dates are coming soon! Schoolhouse.world is a non-profit started by the founder of Khan Academy, that provides free peer tutoring over Zoom. Join their 4-week SAT Bootcamp and receive guidance from a peer tutor who is freshly familiar with the SAT and has a verified score in the 95th percentile. On average, participants increase their SAT scores by 40-55 points! Create a free account at schoolhouse.world/sat-bootcamp!
Through our partnership with Varsity Tutors for Schools, East Porter students can now use 24/7 On-Demand Chat Tutoring. When help is needed, connect with a highly qualified expert tutor, day or night. Check it out on your Clever login page. Learning has never been more flexible!
🎓 College GO! Week Wrap-Up! 🎓
Today marks the end of College GO! Week! Seniors, we hope you’ve taken some time to get those college applications in! Keep pushing toward your goals!
Not interested in a four-year degree? No problem! You can still benefit from college coursework and training opportunities! The Next Level Jobs Workforce Ready Grant covers tuition and mandatory fees for eligible, high-value certification programs (2-3 semesters) at schools like Ivy Tech, Vincennes University, and the Indiana Institute of Technology.
Programs include:
🏭 Advanced Manufacturing
🏗️ Building & Construction
👶 Early Childhood Education
🩺 Health & Life Sciences
💻 IT & Business Services
🚚 Transportation & Logistics
Check out which programs are covered here ➡️https://www.in.gov/dwd/nextleveljobs/workforce-ready-grant/available-job-training/
Take advantage of these incredible opportunities!
Back by popular demand Learn More Indiana has partnered with Indiana529 to
give five students a $1,000 contribution to an Indiana529 Savings Plan account.
This contest is available to students in grades kindergarten through twelfth grade.
To learn more about the contest and to have your students submit their entry, visit:
https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7912862/Learn-More-Indiana-529-Contest-K-12.
East Porter is proud to celebrate our very own Mrs. Rachel Hannon, a retiree from Morgan Township, as a Golden Hoosier Award recipient today! We all know East Porter is full of special people and Mrs. Hannon is a wonderful example of that! Congratulations, Mrs. Hannon!!
