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Saint Simon
the Apostle
Catholic School
2021 - 2022 SUMMER INFORMATION
Hello Royals!
We are looking ahead to a great 2021-2022 school
year! While we cannot fully confirm what next school
year will look like, we are planning to return to school in
August with as many “normal” components as possible.
We will continue to follow the guidance of the CDC,
Marion County Health Department and the Archdiocese
of Indianapolis, to ensure that we provide a safe
and healthy learning environment for our students,
faculty and staff! More information will be sent in the
Principal’s Newsletters beginning in July.
Whatever comes our way, we will be prepared and ready
for another successful year! Our faith in Jesus is what
gives us the confidence to look ahead.
Have a great summer Royals!
Cathlene Darragh Laura Mates
Principal Assistant
Principal
ST. SIMON
THE APOSTLE
CATHOLIC SCHOOLTable of Contents
CONTACT US ................................... 03
IMPORTANT SUMMER DATES ............ 04
PFO ................................................ 05
SAFE AND SACRED........................... 05
FROM THE NURSES .......................... 05
SCHOOL COUNSELOR ....................... 06
SUMMER READING ....................06 - 09
UNIFORM INFORMATION....................10
EXTENDED CARE................................11
SCHOOL SUPPLIES .........................11-13
SCHOOL CALENDAR .......................... 14
STAY CONNECTED ............................. 15Contact Us
The school office will be open Tuesday - Thursday, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM through
July 1st. During the month of July, please email Mrs. Darragh or Mrs. Mates for
anything you may need.
Principal Cathlene Darragh cdarragh@saintsimon.org
Assistant Principal Laura Mates lmates@saintsimon.org
Administrative Assistant Sue Knoop sknoop@saintsimon.org
Administrative Assistant Marianna Kassenbrock mkassenbrock@saintsimon.org
Parent Faculty
Organization
PFO
The Parent Faculty Organization is a group of amazing parents and school faculty that work
tirelessly on events for the school. They are responsible for many events and fundraisers
at school including the Book Fair, Taste of Saint Simon, Teacher Appreciation lunches,
Teacher Appreciation week and so much more. They meet throughout the school year and
all parents are invited to join. More information on the PFO will be available on Meet the
Teacher Day.
2021 - 2022 Saint Simon Student Information Packet page 3Important
Summer Dates
MAY
• May 6: 6:30 PM School Scholarship Virtual Meeting
• May 8: Create your FACTS payment account
• May 21: Tuition added to FACTS account
• May 28: Last day of the 2020-2021 school year
• May 29: Financial Aid applications due for new applicants only
JUNE
• June 3 - 5: St. Simon Parish Festival
• June 9 - August 9: Sycamore on vacation - visit school.saintsimon.org/currentfamilies
for information over the summer
• June 5: FACTS account finalized for 2020-2021 school year
• June 14 - 18: Parent volunteers help set up classrooms (moving furniture)
JULY
• July 1-6: School Office Closed
AUGUST
• August 8: Royal Uniform Resale (after all masses)
• August 9: Sycamore is Active - new families activate their account
• August 9: Homeroom Teachers and Schedules Released
• August 9: 6:00 New Parent Orientation
• August 9: 7:15 Preschool (3s) and Pre-K Parent Orientation
• August 10: Meet the Teacher (sign-up for one slot: 11:00 - 3:00 or 5:00 - 7:00)
• Student Pictures
• Meet your teacher/bring school supplies or pick up your school supply order
• Turn in Student Care Plan to nurses if needed
• Add money to your students lunch account if needed Money rolls over from year to year.
• August 12: Preschool (3s) & Pre-K Small Groups
• August 12: First Day for Students Grades K-8 (last names A - J)
• August 13: First Day for Students Grades K-8 (last names K - Z)
• August 16: First Day of School Preschool, Pre-K & Grades K - 8
• August 24: Back to School Night K-4 (Parents Only)
• August 25: Back to School Night 5-8 (Parents Only)
2021 - 2022 Saint Simon Student Information Packet page 4Safe & Sacred
SAFE & SACRED
The Archdiocese of Indianapolis requires all employees and volunteers to complete the
online Safe and Sacred training program, as well as a background check. Parents must
also attend a mandatory Chaperone Meeting in addition to the Safe and Sacred program,
before they can volunteer or attend field trips. The online program can be done anytime
and new parents are encouraged to complete it over the summer. The training can be
found at safeandsacred-archindy.org
safeandsacred-archindy.org.. Several Chaperone meetings will be scheduled
throughout the first semester, dates will be communicated in August. For questions about
Safe & Sacred please contact the Saint Simon Parish Office.
From the Nurses
MEDICAL INFORMATION
Mrs. Beth Della Rocco and Mrs. Angie Bauer are our school nurses. They alternate days
staffing the nurse’s office. There are two important forms parents will complete for each of
their students.
1. Emergency Contact Card this will be sent home on the first day of school and must be
returned the next day. A separate card is required for every student.
2. Student Care Plan this is necessary only if you know your child will require
prescription medication or treatment from the nurses. This form is located on our
website and Sycamore and should be completed over the summer and given to the
nurses at Back to School Day with any needed medication. If you need to discuss your
child’s care plan you can do so with one of the nurses at Back to School Day or you
can email them to set up a phone call in August.
IMMUNIZATIONS
All incoming Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten and 6th grade students need to submit
an updated immunization record. All new students must submit a copy of their current
immunization records. To view required immunizations visit: school.s
school.saintsimon.org/clinic
aintsimon.org/clinic..
2021 - 2022 Saint Simon Student Information Packet page 5School Counselor
Our school counselor, Justin Griswold, is a licensed mental health counselor and is
available to provide counseling to our students.
• Individual Sessions are held during the school day, or can be set up before or after
school if needed. Sessions can be for consultation purposes to determine if outside
counseling is necessary. Individual sessions are to help children who are struggling
with anxiety, depression, attention and concentration, organization, family issues, or
emotional issues and can be on short or long term basis.
• Group Sessions are also held on an as needed basis for similar issues depending on
the need of each grade level.
Mr. Griswold has been trained in Christian counseling and will combine faith, reason and
experience to best guide your child to better health.
To contact Mr. Griswold about your child’s needs, please send an email to
jgriswold@saintsimon.org.. If you would like your child to begin sessions at the start of the
jgriswold@saintsimon.org
school year, please email Mr. Griswold by August 7th.
Summer Reading
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
All students are required to complete the following reading tasks:
• We encourage Preschool and Pre-K families to read with their
children regularly to foster the love of reading.
• Grades K-2: Read 30 minutes each day and complete the
reading calendars. Bring completed calendars on the first day
of school.
• Grades 3-8: Read one book assigned for their grade and
answer the reading response question(s)provided. Please have your student bring
the required book and completed responses on the first day of school (August 12th
or 13th). Please reference the ISBN
Grade specific reading information and calendars are attached and also located on
Sycamore and on the school website.
2021 - 2022 Saint Simon Student Information Packet page 62021 Summer Reading
Grades K-2 Read 30 minutes each day. Color the days you read on the June & July calendars.
3rd grade Frankie Sparks and the Class Pet by Megan Frazer Blakemore ISBN: 978-1534430433
Response Questions
• What was the problem in this story? How did the character solve the problem?
• What class pet would you recommend? Support your choice with the “parameters” given by the teacher.
4th grade I Survived Series by Lauren Tarshis (Students can choose one to read)
American Revolution, 1776 Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 Eruption of Mount St. Helen’s, 1980 Hurricane Katrina, 2005 Nazis Invasion, 1944
Attacks of September 11th, 2001 Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941 Great Chicago Fire, 1871 Japanese Tsunami, 2011 San Francisco Earthquake, 1906
Battle of D-Day, 1944 Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79 Great Molasses Flood, 1919 Joplin Tornado, 2011 Sinking of the Titanic, 1912
Response Question Provide text evidence.
• What was the problem in the story? If you experienced this problem, explain, in words, your plan of action
to survive. (What could you build, create, design, etc.?)
5th grade Ruby Goldberg’s Bright Idea by Anna Humphrey & Vanessa Brantley-New ton
(ISBN-10: 1442480297)
Response Questions
• Describe how Ruby’s relationship with either Dominic or Penny changes during the novel. Cite evidence in
the text to show how Ruby and either Dominic or Penny are in the beginning of the novel versus the end.
What events change their relationship?
• Ruby tries to solve a problem for Grandpa. What problem did Ruby try to solve and how did her Grandpa
react? Why did he react the way he did and what lesson did Ruby learn from it?
6th grade Hatchet by Gary Paulsen (ISBN-978-1416936473)
Response Questions Answer each question below in a power paragraph (1-2-3-2-3-1 minimum).
• Describe the steps Brian took to learn to hunt, fish, or make fire (pick 1).
• What is the theme (life lesson) of the novel Hatchet?
7th grade The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind – Young Reader Edition by William Kambwamba
(ISBN: 978-0147510426)
Response Question Provide text evidence.
• What motivates people like William to attempt the unthinkable? In your response, provide at least three
examples of other well-known people who have attempted the unthinkable.
8th grade Choose One
Courage to Soar The Boys Who Challenged Hitler The Boy on the Wooden Box
By Simone Biles By Phillip Hoose By Leon Leyson
ISBN: 978-0310759485 ISBN: 978-0374300227 ISBN: 978-1442497825
To the Moon Unbroken (Young Reader Edition) What Though the Odds
By Jeffrey Kluger By Laura Hillenbrand By Haley Scott DeMaria
ISBN: 978-1432865504 ISBN: 978-0385742528 ISBN: 978-1929478972Name ______________________________________________ Grade _____________________
2021 Royal Reader Summer Tracker Grades K - 2 June
Color in the days that you read 30 minutes. Return Share your favorite
this calendar to your teacher the 1st week of school. Read with someone Read to someone books and reading ST. SIMON
spots on Facebook! THE APOSTLE
Prizes for reading 20 or more days each month. CATHOLIC SCHOOLName ______________________________________________ Grade _____________________
2021 Royal Reader Summer Tracker Grades K - 2 July
Color in the days that you read 30 minutes. Return Share your favorite
this calendar to your teacher the 1st week of school. Read with someone Read to someone books and reading
spots on Facebook!
Prizes for reading 20 or more days each month.Uniform Information
UNIFORM POLICY
There are no changes to the uniform policy for the 2021-2022 school year. Please review
the policy posted on the school website and in the Student Handbook. We ask that
parents take time this summer to assess the fit of your student’s uniforms. Girls skirts
must be 2” above the knee or less when measured kneeling.
UNIFORM SUPPLIERS
Saint Simon school uniform items can only be purchased at the following stores:
Risse Brothers School Belles
www.rissebrothers.com www.schoolbelles.com
6315 N Keystone Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 255-5275
Gym uniforms are required for students in grades 4-8. They can be purchased through
our uniform suppliers or during spirit wear sales.
UNIFORM RESALE
Every summer the school holds the Royal Uniform Resale where families have the
opportunity to purchase gently used uniform and spirit wear items. The sale is scheduled
for August 8th after all Masses, any changes will be communicated through email and the
school’s Facebook page.
SPIRIT WEAR
School spirit wear is sold at the beginning of the school year and again after
Thanksgiving (with delivery before Christmas Break). Athletic teams and extra curricular
activities may also have spirit wear, those items are allowed to be worn on spirit days as
long as they meet the rules set in the uniform policy for spirit wear (no sleeveless shirts,
no short running style shorts.) Shorts and sweatpants purchased through the school
spirit wear sales may be worn on Spirit Days. For the complete uniform policy, please
review the Student Handbook found on Sycamore and the school website.
Note: The blue quarter zip sweatshirt is only available through the school spirit wear sale.
2021 - 2022 Saint Simon Student Information Packet page 10Extended Care
• Extended Care is our staff-run, before and after school program for Pre-K-8th grade
students.
• There is a $75 registration fee for the program.
• Morning Extended Care is $2 a day and is available from 7:00 AM - 7:30 AM. Students
enter school through the church entrance using the Extended Care door code that will
be provided to you in August.
• After school Extended Care is $60 a week or $15 a day and is available from 2:50 PM
until 6:00 PM. Parents will pick up students using the church main entrance and the
Extended Care door code.
• Registration for Extended Care will be at Back to School Day.
• Preschool Extended Care information will be included in the August Preschool Parent
Packet..
Packet
School Supplies
SUPPLY LISTS
Supply lists are specific to each grade level and are now available.
SUPPLY KITS
You may purchase all your child/children’s supplies on your own or a supply kit
containing all the supplies listed for your child’s grade may be ordered through
SchoolKits. To order a kit for your student visit https://1stday.sale/38269 to place
your order. Orders are due no later than July 1st 2021. Supply kits will be delivered to
school and students will get them at Meet the Teacher Day.
2021 - 2022 Saint Simon Student Information Packet page 11SAINT SIMON THE APOSTLE SCHOOL
2021-2022 SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST
1 large container of Clorox wipes GRADE 2
PRESCHOOL (3 YEAR OLDS) 1 red/blue Kinder Mat Deluxe smooth vinyl rest mat 1 sturdy supply box (no larger than 8” x 6”)
1 plastic green folder** (19” x 45”x 5/8”) 1 pair of sturdy scissors
1 pair, child size scissors** 12 sharpened pencils 1, 12” ruler (centimeters and inches)
1 beach towel for rest time** 8 thick dry erase markers 1 box 24 crayons
2 boxes large/jumbo Crayola crayons** 1 pair child’s scissors 1 box 24 colored pencils
1 sturdy supply box** Sweeney: 3, 1” 3 ring binder with clear pocket cover (1 1 box 8 wide washable markers
10 glue sticks red, 1 green, 1 blue) 1 pkg 3x3 post-it-notes
1 container Clorox Wipes Krause: 2, 1” 3 ring binder with clear pocket cover (1 6 glue sticks
1 hand sanitizer green, 1 blue) 2 boxes tissues
1 roll paper towel 1, 2 pocket plastic folder (any color) 1 highlighter
1 box sandwich Ziplocs 3 composition notebooks
1 4x6 family photo** Girls: 1 box gallon size zip baggies 1 white hi-polymer erasers
1st month’s snack (see Preschool Handbook) 1 bag of large cotton balls 2 container Clorox wipes
**label with child’s name 1 pump bottle of hand sanitizer Headphones (no earbuds)
Boys: 4 fine dry erase markers 1 box quart size baggies
Boys: Large paper plates (no coating) 1 large box of tissues 1 box dry erase markers
Girls: Small paper plates (no coating) 1 box sandwich size baggies 1 bottle hand sanitizer with pump
Art: 2 containers of Clorox wipes 12 sharpened pencils
Spanish: 1, 2 pocket plain folder 2 plastic folders, any color (do NOT write names)
PRE-KINDERGARTEN
Art: 24 ct. colored pencils
4 boxes 24 Crayola crayons
1, 2 pocket plain folder
2 plain paper pocket folders *
GRADE 1 Spanish: 1, 2 pocket plain folder
1 beach towel for rest time
2 composition notebooks Music: 1, 2 pocket plain folder
1 tray of 8 watercolor paints
3 sturdy plastic folders (1 green, 1 blue, 1 red) Clinic: Band-aids, plain, no characters
1 4x6 photo of student (child’s name on back)
1 plain spiral 70 page 1 subject notebook * 1, single subject, wide ruled spiral notebook
1 pair of sturdy scissors 1, 1” solid color binder with clear cover sleeve
1 sturdy supply box (no larger than 8” x 6”) 12 glue sticks GRADE 3
4 glue sticks 2 boxes 24 crayons
1 large box of tissues 1 sturdy supply box (no larger than 8” x 6”)
Boys: 1 package of Crayola markers
1 container of Clorox wipes 8, 2 pocket plain folders
1 box of sandwich size baggies 2 single subject, wide ruled notebook
24 sharpened #2 pencils
1 bottle hand sanitizer (8 oz. or larger) 1 composition notebook
1 box of 24 colored pencils
2 pkgs. of refillable baby wipes 2 yellow highlighters
1 sturdy supply box (no larger than 8”x6”)
1 roll paper towels 2 glue sticks
1 pkg. wide tip Expo dry erase markers
Girls: 2 bottle of Elmer’s glue 1 box 24 crayons
1 tray of 8 watercolor paints
1 container of Clorox Wipes 1 box colored pencils
1 box 8 or 10 Crayola washable markers
Small paper plates (no coating) 2 large erasers
2 highlighters
1 puzzle (24 piece – Dollar Store) 1 pair of sturdy scissors
2 hi polymer erasers
Art: 1 box tissues 1, 12” wooden ruler with centimeters & inches
1 pump hand sanitizer
1 roll paper towels 1 box of 8 wide markers
Headphones (not earbuds)
Spanish: 1, 2 pocket paper folder 18, # 2 pencils (no mechanical)
Girls: 1 box quart size zipper baggies 1 pkg. wide rule loose leaf paper
*Please purchase two plain pocket folders that are paper, not plastic, with no 2 boxes tissues
design. They can be any color. The spiral notebooks should be plain with a 1 bottle white Elmer’s glue
cardboard cover. Both folders and notebook should be very inexpensive. Boys: 1 box gallon size zipper baggies 4 Expo markers
1 pkg. white, lined 3x5 index cards 2 large Clorox wipe containers
KINDERGARTEN Art: 1, 10 ct. box of Crayola markers (non-washable)
1, 2 pocket plain folder Girls: 1 box quart size baggies
18 glue sticks Boys: 1 black Sharpie
Spanish: 1, 2 pocket plain folder
1 box of 8 Crayola markers 1 bottle of hand sanitizer
Music: 1, 2 pocket plain folder
3 boxes of 24 Crayola crayons i Art: 3 glue sticks
1 composition notebook (any color) 1, 2 pocket folder
2 pink bar erasers Spanish: 1, 2 pocket plain folder
1 school supply box Music: 1, 2 pocket plain folder
Clinic: 1 bottle, 24 count of 100 mg chewable IbuprofenSAINT SIMON THE APOSTLE SCHOOL
2021-2022 SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST
GRADE 4 Girls: 1 box of tissues
1 Oxford 8 pocket portfolio folder, spiral bound Boys: 1 box of sandwich zip baggies GRADES 7 & 8
2 Mead 5 Star, Stay Put, 3-hole punch, 2 pocket, poly 24, #2 pencils
(hard plastic) folders Music: 1, two pocket plain folder 2 red pens
6 composition notebooks Art: 1, 9x12 or 11x14 sketchbook 2 glue sticks
1 large white eraser 1 fine point black Sharpie 1 box colored pencils
1 pair of sturdy scissors 1 1 ultra fine point black Sharpie 4 Expo markers
6 pocket folders with holes (red, blue, yellow, green, Spanish: 1, two pocket plain folder 4 highlighters, assorted colors
orange, purple – one of each color) Ear buds or small headphones
36, # 2 pencils (no mechanical) 1 four function calculator
2 yellow highlighters 1, 1.5” binder
8 glue sticks 5 plain pocket folders
pencil pouch (8x5 inch) GRADE 6 2 bottles Wite-out
1- 3”, 3 ‘O’ ring binder (any color) with zipper 1 sturdy tote bag to carry books between classrooms 1 3x3 post-it notes
4th gr. binder (example) 3 composition notebooks 1 composition notebook
1 box 24 ct. crayons 4, two pocket plain folders (1 blue, 1 purple, 1 1 pkg. of 5 divider tabs
1 pair headphones or earbuds yellow, 1 orange) 2 pkgs. of loose leaf paper (wide rule)
1 sturdy pencil case 1 pkg. of graph paper
Boys: 2 boxes of tissues 3 yellow highlighters 1 spiral notebook
4 dry erase markers 24 #2 pencils (no mechanical) 2 boxes of tissues
Girls: 1 hand sanitizer with pump 2 red pens
1 container of Clorox wipes 2, 1” 3 ring binders, 1 red, 1 green Music: 1, two-pocket plain folder
Art: 1 bottle (5oz) Elmer’s Washable Clear glue 2 pkgs. of colored binder divider tabs Art: 1, 9x12 or 11x14 sketchbook
1 fine point black Sharpie earbuds or small headphones 1 fine point black Sharpie
1 1 ultra fine point black Sharpie 2 black Sharpies 1 1 ultra fine point black Sharpie
Music: 1, two-pocket plain folder 1 pair of scissors Band: 1 metronome/tuner
Spanish: 1, 2 pocket plain folder 4 Expo markers Spanish: 1, 2 pocket plain folder
Clinic: Band aids (plain, no characters) 2 glue sticks 1 subject notebook
1 box Crayola markers 1 expo marker
1 box colored pencils
Locker shelf GRADE 7
GRADE 5 1 container Clorox wipes Boys: 1 box sandwich size non zip baggies
1 roll paper towels 1 large size hand sanitizer
1 sturdy tote bag to carry books between classrooms
1 box Crayola colored pencils Clinic: Girls: 1 pkg. sanitary pads
Girls: 1 box of tissues
1 pair of scissors Boys: 1 box of sandwich zip baggies
1 pencil case GRADE 8
2 black Sharpies Boys: 1 box, sandwich size zipped baggies
3 yellow highlighters Spanish: 1, two pocket plain folder 1 roll paper towels
2 pkgs colored binder divider tabs 1 pkg. wide-ruled loose leaf paper Clinic: Girls: 1 box of regular size tampons
2 composition notebooks Music: 1, two-pocket plain folder
2 glue sticks Art: 1, 9x12 or 11x14 sketchbook
2 red pens 1 fine point black Sharpie
24 #2 pencils (no mechanical) 1 1 ultra fine point black Sharpie
4, two pocket plain folders (1 blue, 1 purple, 1 Band: ` 1 metronome/tuner
yellow, 1 orange)
4 Expo markers
2, 1 “ binders, (1 green, 1 red)
1 pair of earbuds or small headphones
1 box markers
1 container of Clorox wipes2021 - 2022
School Calendar
August 12 K-8 First Day of School Last Names A-J
August 13 K-8 First Day of School Last Names K-Z
First Day of School for All Students
August 16
Preschool - 8th Grade
September 6 Labor Day - No School
October 12 Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 20-22 Fall Break
November 24-26 Thanksgiving Break
December 17 - January 3 Christmas Break 12:45 Early Dismissal Dec. 17
January 17 MLK Day - No School
February 9 Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences
February 21 President's Day - No School
March 25 - April 1 Spring Break
April 15 Good Friday 12:45 Early Dismissal
April 18 Easter Monday - No School
May 27 Last Day of School - 12:45 Early DismissalStay Connected
ROYAL AMBASSADORS
Royal Ambassadors are families in each grade that will connect with new families and be a
resource as they navigate their first year at Saint Simon. You will meet your ambassadors
over the summer.
SYCAMORE EDUCATION
Sycamore is our on-line school management system. Each family has an account and logs
in to find information, check grades, monitor classwork and more. Students in grades 4-8
also have their own accounts to view class information and turn in assignments.
FACTS
FACTS is our on-line payment system. We use this system to charge for tuition and all other
expenses such as lunch money, field trips and other school related charges.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Throughout the summer and all year long, Saint Simon utilizes the following social media
platforms:
Facebook: @IndySaintSimon
Twitter: @IndySaintSimon
Instagram:@IndySaintSimon
YouTube: @IndySaintSimon
Our official school facebook page is facebook.com/IndySaintSimon. This is where the
school will post communications related to the school day, activities and events related to
school. Follow the school page and set your newsfeed to “see posts first” from the school
page so you don’t miss anything.
Show us some love!
Like, Love,
Comment on & Share our posts!
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