Welcome to Guidance for Eastern Elementary, serving students in grades K-5. In this section of our page, you will see tabs for announcements about upcoming events, deadlines, and news related to your child’s academic/career/social emotional development. Check back often to learn about all of the great things going on at Eastern Elementary. If you don’t find what you are searching for, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Thank you, School Counselor K-5 504 Coordinator K-5 Testing Coordinator gina.stahl@eastern.k12.in.us 765-628-7866 X404 Book recommendations for worries, fears, change:
Character Education Monthly Character Eduction lessons “ The ability to guide, inspire and influence others toward a common goal.” September: Perseverance October: Individuality Red Ribbon Week: October 27th-October 31st. November : Generosity December: Patience “The ability to accept things we cannot control.” January: Caring February: Honesty “Saying and doing what is true.” March: Friendship April: Tolerance May: Citizenship http://www.indianacareerexplorer.org/ School Counseling Competencies Books on Social Emotional learning according to skills: Booklist for social emotional learning Mindfulness books: Booklist for Mindfulness for elementary students INTERNET SAFETY 13 Tips for Monitoring Kids’ Social Media Resources for Parents Provided by www.sesamestreetincommunites.com https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/caring-for-kids/ https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/school-readiness/ https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/learning-through-play/ https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/tantrums/ https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/routines/ https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/divorce/ https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/grief/
K-2 Dibels & mClass ELA K-2 MAP Math BOY August 13-August 20 MOY January 20-January 26 EOY May 11-May 15 Dyslexia: Grades K-2 3-5 as needed ILEARN 3-5 Checkpoint 1 September 15-November 14 Checkpoint 2 November 17-February 6 Checkpoint 3 February 9-April 10 ILEARN Summative April 13-May 8 CogAT 2nd & 4th CogAT October 27-November 3 Kindergarten CogAT December 1-December 5 CogAT measures learned reasoning and problem-solving skills in three different areas: verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal. Reasoning skills develop gradually throughout a person’s lifetime and at different rates for different individuals. Reasoning abilities are good predictors of success in school and are important outcomes of good schooling. CogAT does not measure such factors as effort, attention, motivation, and work habits, which also contribute importantly to school achievement. It consist if of the following subtest: The ability profile code on your child’s report can be put in at www.cogat.com. IREAD3: Second and Third Grade The Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD-3) is designed to measure basic reading skills and reading comprehension based on Indiana Academic Standards. Test design is centered on understanding these standards, collaborating with Indiana Educators to define content priorities and evidences of mastery, and creating key documents that define the assessment. These key documents are explained and provided below. Blueprint for the IREAD3: From: https://www.in.gov/doe/students/assessment/iread-3-for-educators/ Indiana Code 20-32-8.5-2 requires the evaluation of reading skills to ensure that all students can read proficiently at the end of grade three. Indiana educators worked with the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) to develop a test based on the Indiana Academic Standards for reading that became the Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD-3) assessment. Beginning in spring 2022, IDOE will offer the opportunity for schools to opt-in to administer the assessment to grade two students to gain early information regarding students’ reading ability. Participation Guidance Grade three students enrolled in accredited public and non-public Indiana schools must participate in IREAD-3 each spring. Grade four or five students may participate in some cases if they still require a passing IREAD-3 score. Spring IREAD3 03/02-3/13 Summer IREAD3 5/11-6/26 Resources for families: https://www.doe.in.gov/assessment/iread-3-families ILEARN Indiana Learning Evaluation Assessment Readiness Network (ILEARN) measures student achievement and growth according to Indiana Academic Standards. ILEARN is the summative accountability assessment for Indiana students and assesses: ILEARN Bluepint: https://www.in.gov/doe/students/assessment/ilearn/ Grades 3-5 ILEARN 04/13-5/8 Third: ELA & Math Fourth: ELA, Math & Science Fifth: ELA, Math & Social Studies Practice ILEARN questions https://login12.cloud1.tds.airast.org/student/V387/Pages/LoginShell.aspx?c=Indiana_PT INFORMATION for ILEARN: https://www.doe.in.gov/assessment/ilearn
RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES UNITED WAY 765-457-4357 or www.unitedwayhoco.org Four County 1-800-552-3106 https://www.4chealthin.org/locations 24/7 HOUR CRISIS HELP CALL (800) 552-3106 OR TEXT “IN” TO 741-741 Behavioral Health Services of Howard Regional Health System 453-8555 Pediatric Psychology Center (a specialty clinic inside Lighthouse Family Counseling) 455-6010 Renewal Counseling Center (affiliated with St. Vincent Health/St. Joseph Trinity House) 456-5900 Faith Counseling Service 453-2673 Family Psychiatric Center 453-7422 Family Service Association (Funded by United Way) *sliding fee scale for low-income families 457-9313 Self pay Indiana Wesleyan Graduate Counseling Clinic (Marion) *staffed by master’s students working towards degree in counseling, FREE 765-677-2571 Divorce Care for Kids Redeemer Lutheran Church 453-0969 Lighthouse Family Counseling 1216 W Jefferson St Kokomo IN 46901 Phone: 765-854-6010 Family Piece Hosted On The Campus Of Crossroads Community Church Kokomo, Indiana 46902 Jeannette Murphy’s Marriage and Family Counseling Center 1428 S Main St #2 (765) 452-1121 Open until 6:00 PM Mercury Counseling Center 4065 S. Webster (765) 437-2253 Open until 6:00 PM Hopebridge Pediatric Specialists 625 N Union St (855) 324-0885 Open until 6:00 PM 452-9638 United Way Information & Referral Service 457-4357Welcome
Gina Stahl
Character Education
2025-2026
August: Leadership
August-Anti-bullying: Bullying contains three elements:
1. Bullying is aggressive behavior that involves unwanted, negative actions.
2. Bullying involves a pattern of behavior repeated over time.
3. Bullying involves an imbalance of power or strength.
“Staying with a task and not giving up.”
College Go Week: September 22nd –September 26th.
“Recognizing and valuing each person’s inner strength.”
“Making someone’s day by giving something away.”
“Showing concern for others by being kind and helpful and not expecting anything in return.”
“Being a friend with honesty, respect and kindness”
“Openness and respect for the differences among people.”
“Contributing to your community and working to improve it”
Safe Search Kids
Media Guidelines for Kids of All AgesTesting
BOY 08/6-08/12
MOY 11/3-11/14
EOY 5/4-5/8
8/18-8/22
Test Design
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Eastern Elementary School
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308 South Harrison St., Greentown, IN 46936 · Phone: 765.628.7866 · Fax: 765.628.2405