05/11/2025
Happy Mother’s Day to all our Lil’ Pirate Moms and Mother Figures!
Today, we honor the amazing women who nurture, guide, and cheer on our Lil’ Pirates every day. Whether you’re a mom, grandma, aunt, guardian, or a special person who steps into that role — your love makes all the difference. We see you, we appreciate you, and we’re grateful you’re part of our school family!
Here’s your weekly update from PR HAPPENINGS — be sure to check your email for full details. When in doubt, contact your child’s teacher or the front office!
📚 Library Books Due!
As we prepare to move to our new school, we need all library books returned! Please check under beds, in backpacks, and around the house so every book makes the move with us.
🧦 Health Office Update
We are out of spare clothes. Please send an extra set in your child’s backpack for spills, accidents, or illness. If no extra is available, the health office will call home.
📝 IEP Progress Reports
Families of students with IEPs: Reports are available via EdPlan Connect. Watch for an email from [email protected]. Need a printed copy? Contact your child’s Special Ed or Speech-Language teacher.
🏃♀️ Field Day – Friday, May 16*
All K–2 students will participate in outdoor fun!
• Send a towel and change of clothes (your child will get wet!)
• Apply sunscreen before school
• Pack a sack lunch or order one through the cafeteria
• Wear comfy clothes and tennis shoes!
💦 Preschool Splash Park Celebration – Friday, May 16
Half-Day & Full-Day preschoolers will celebrate at the Charlestown Activity Center.
• One adult with a completed background check must attend
• No siblings, please
• Check your child’s program time in the newsletter!
🎉 K–2 Reading Log Champions!
These students read hundreds of books this year — wow! They earned certificates, books, and an ice cream gift card from Charlestown Coffee & Cream. Great job, readers!
K–2 Reading Challenge Winners:
Emmaline Shapley
Waylon Deutsch
Sutton Deutsch
Colton Glass
Angel Kendrick
Bryson Grant
Lizzy Appel
Josie LaFollette
Garrit Hodge
🎓 Kindergarten Celebrations – Tuesday, May 20
Each student may bring 2 adult guests. Infants/toddlers may attend but won’t count toward the guest limit.
• PR students must be signed out if attending as a guest
• Cap & Gown Photos: 1 free photo per child will be given; extras available for purchase — text 90738 with code PRpromo25
🍟 McPirate Night – Tuesday, May 13 (4–7 PM)
Join us at Charlestown McDonald’s for food, fun, and crafts. 20% of dining room sales go back to our PTO!
🧁 Final PTO Meeting – Wednesday, May 14 (6 PM)
Our last meeting of the year will be a joint session with JJ families! Come meet the new board, enjoy snacks, and let your kids join in on fun activities while you connect.
🧪 Summer Learning Opportunities
• Ivy Tech Kids College – June 12–13 (9 AM–4 PM)
• Charlestown Science Camps – Jurassic-themed fun! Full Day Camp still has K–2 spots open!
Register soon — links in your email!
📚 Jeffersonville Library Book Sale – May 28–31
Over 3,000 books (children’s, teen, and more) for 25¢ each! Held at the Jeff Library — details in your inbox!
Let’s finish the school year strong!
Questions? Reach out to your child’s teacher or call the PR office.
*Correction: Post revised at 6:30 AM on 5/12/25 to reflect that Field Day will be held on Friday, May 16th, not Thursday as previously stated.
