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ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

CGES | MGES | NGES | PGES | SGES | WGES

Grades K-5

KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION | CGCSC DEVELOPMENTAL PRESCHOOL

IMPORTANT DATES*
*Please click here or call your school ASAP to register any student who is new to the district.

Back-to-School

CGES - Meet the Teacher Night - August 1

Last Names A-M - 5:00 - 5:45 p.m.

Last Names N-Z - 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.

MGES - Back to School Night - August 1

Essential Skills - 5:00 - 5:30 p.m.

K-2 - 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.

3-5 - 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.

NGES - Meet the Teacher Night - August 1

Last Names A-M - 5:30 - 6:10 p.m.

Last Names N-Z - 6:20 - 7:00 p.m.

PGES - Meet the Teacher Night - July 31

K-1 - 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.

2-3 - 6:45 - 7:15 p.m.

4-5 - 7:30 - 8:00 p.m.

SGES - Meet the Teacher Night - August 1

Last Names A-M - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Last Names N-Z - 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

WGES - Meet the Teacher Night - August 1

Last Names A-M - 5:30 - 6:10 p.m.

Last Names N-Z - 6:20 - 7:00 p.m.

Class List Postings

Class lists will be posted in Skyward Family Access on July 27.

First Day of School

All Schools: Thursday, August 3, 2023

SUPPLY LISTS

Supply lists will be available on each school's website under the "Parents tab" and via the links below.

Preschool Supply List

Center Grove Elementary

Maple Grove Elementary

North Grove Elementary

Pleasant Grove Elementary

Sugar Grove Elementary

Walnut Grove Elementary

FEES
Textbook Fees
The state legislature has determined that schools can no longer charge fees for educational materials. As a result, Center Grove families will not be charged textbook fees for the 2023-24 school year. Fees may be charged for courses that earn college credit. Parents and students will still be responsible for any lost or damaged educational material.

MEAL PRICES

Center Grove's Food and Nutrition Services Department provides breakfast and lunch options for all students in grades K-12. Menus and nutritional information are available through Nutrislice, which is available online and via iTunes and Google apps.

Breakfast Prices (Applies to all schools)
Elementary: $1.70, Reduced $0.30
Secondary: $1.70, Reduced $0.30

Lunch Prices (Applies to all schools)
Elementary: $2.50, Reduced $0.40
Secondary: $2.70, Reduced $0.40
Staff/Adult Visitor Lunch $4.80
Milk: $0.60
Elementary Extra Entrée: $2.00

Meal prices are established to cover food and non-food expenses, staff benefits and labor expenses, and equipment repair and replacement. The food service department is self-supporting and does not receive money from the general fund.

Menus and nutritional information are available through Nutrislice, which is available online and via iTunes and Google apps.

Meal Modifications: If your child requires meal modifications due to a food allergy, intolerance, or other medical condition, please contact our Director of Food Service, Valarie Miller at millerv@centergrove.k12.in.us.

eFUNDS
Parents may use Skyward Family Access to make prepayments to their child's lunch account using e-Funds.

You will still start the process in Skyward Family Access.

Credit card payments will have a $2.85 convenience fee per $100 transaction

Electronic check (ACH transactions) will have a $1.25 convenience fee with a daily limit of $1,000 per bank account, per day

Click here for instructions on making payments with Skyward and e-Funds for Schools.

ATTENDANCE
CGES, MGES, NGES, PGES, SGES, and WGES will use PickUp Patrol for the 2023-24 school year. The web-based platform allows parents to inform their child's school when plans change for pickup.

Click the corresponding links to see more information for each school:

Center Grove Elementary
Maple Grove Elementary
North Grove Elementary
Pleasant Grove Elementary
Sugar Grove Elementary
Walnut Grove Elementary

SKYWARD FAMILY ACCESS INFORMATION
Remember to update your email and cellphone numbers in Skyward Family Access to ensure your child’s school has the correct contact information for your family. Contact information updated in Skyward will automatically update in ParentSquare.

Parent Tutorials Available
One-minute tutorials are available on our website at centergrove.k12.in.us/skywardhelp to show you how to use Skyward Family Access to access your child's information, including grades, food service balances, schedule, notification settings, and more.

Help with Credentials
If you do not remember your Family Access credentials, please use the “Forgot Your Password?” link. If you need additional assistance, please contact your school directly. The front office staff will be able to help you.

BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL CARE

Before- and after-school programs are available through Honey Grove Educational Center for Grades K-8. Call 317-887-5500 with questions or visit honeygroveeducation.com to register online.

TRANSPORTATION
Center Grove Schools provide transportation for every student who lives within the district boundaries and attends his/her assigned school. Bus pick-up and drop-off times and bus stops will be posted in Skyward after July 25.

Instructions to access bus info:

Log in to Skyward.

If you have more than one student, choose a name from the drop down menu at the top of the page.

Go to the left side of the screen and choose the "Student Info" tab.

On the Student Info page you will see your child's photo. Click on "View Bus Schedule" to the right of the photo.

Tracking Your Student's Bus
Center Grove utilizes an app called "Here Comes the Bus" to give parents a way to track their child's school bus. You can find instructions on how to download the app and access your child's information on our website at this link.

If you need to request changes to your student's bus transportation or opt-out for bus transportation for this school year, please fill out the appropriate form on our Bus Information page.

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