9/13/2026
IREAD Parent Letters
Students in grades K-2 will be receiving parent letters informing them of the important information about IREAD. Students in grades 3-5 that have not received a passing score on an IREAD assessment will be receiving important information. Students in grades 4-5 that have not taken the IREAD assessment or do not have a passing score will also receive this letter. Below is the electronic version of each letter sent. These will be sent home this week with students.
ILEARN Checkpoint Family Guidance Grades 3-5
Throughout the school year, students in grades 3-5 will take 3 ILEARN Checkpoints in English and Math. These checkpoints will assess students mastery on specific grade level standards which will provide students, teachers, and families educational feedback. At the end of the school year, students in grades 3-5 will take ILEARN Summative which is a cumulative assessment of grade level standards. The state of Indiana has created a resource to help families have a better understanding of what will be assessed on each Checkpoint.
ILEARN Checkpoint Family Guidance (English)
ILEARN Checkpoint Family Guidance (Spanish)
Attendance/Transportation Communication
One of our top priorities is ensuring your child gets home safely and smoothly every single day! To help us do that, please remember to always notify the main office directly regarding changes to your child’s usual dismissal routine.While our teachers do their best to check messages, they are busy with students all day and may not see a last-minute note. More importantly, if a teacher happens to be absent, a substitute teacher will not have access to their email or personal messages. Thank you for your support! Please utilize the attendance line when calling in with an absence by pressing #2 or dial extension 16141. You can also email Lea Ann Clemons at lclemons@gccschools.com.
PTO News
CES Girls Basketball Intramurals
Girls Basketball team tryouts will be held on Sept. 21-23 after school until 4:45 for any 3rd-5th grade girl. All players must complete Final Forms and pay $5 in order to attend. Players will need to bring tennis shoes to the tryout. https://greaterclark-in.finalforms.com/
All Pro Dad: Begins on Sept. 28th
All Pro Dad invites you to the new school year launch at Charlestown Elementary School. APD is all about connecting Dads and their kids together through fun, creative, and interactive morning programs. Come enjoy breakfast, a character building lesson, and grow together with your child. This is for all dads (or father figures) and their kids in grades Preschool-Fifth Grade. If your child does not have a father figure available, a female adult is welcome to attend! Our Launch Party will be Monday, September 28th from 7:45am-8:45am. Please enter door 15 and you will exit door 14. For more questions or information contact Donnie Roark, donnieroark@fca.org.
Sign-up here to attend: https://allprodadchapters.com/chapters/16241
CMS Spooktacular Event: Spook Flyer 2026
Your Principals,
Sara Porter, Principal (PreK – Grade 2) sporter@gccschools.com
Jamie Spear, Assistant Principal (PreK – Grade 2) jspear@gccschools.com
Aimee Doherty, Principal (Grades 3-5) aidoherty@gccschools.com
Jillian Richardson, Assistant Principal (Grades 3-5) jrichardson@gccschools.com
Charlestown Elementary School Student Handbook
Charlestown Elementary School Student Handbook (Spanish)
Student Rights and Responsibilities
CES Calendar of Dates
September
14 1st Grade Field Trip: Cornucopia
14 Student Ambassadors Training
16-18 Game Day Cheer Tryouts
21-23 Girls Basketball Tryouts
23 PTO Pirate Quest Fundraiser Kickoff
October
5-9 Fall Break
