DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY NEWSLETTER

Please have your child arrive on time for school. Remember, first bell rings at 7:30 a.m. Students are tardy to class if they are not in their classrooms by 7:40 a.m.

Please use School Dismissal Manager to report how your child goes home. You can also use it to report absences or late arrivals due to appointments. You can also call the Attendance Line at 317-594-4840 to report an absence. If you need help, please call Stacy or Bonnie in office. Just a reminder to let office know reason for absences. If no reason given, student is given an unexcused.

PICTURE DAY: 9/12/24

Picture order forms have been sent home. Everyone will get their picture taken.

TURNOVER HUNGER 2024 (September 6-16, 2024)

For the 4th year in a row, we are partnering with Fishers Youth Assistance Program (FYAP), on the Meijer Turnover Hunger food drive as a part of the Food for Thought community fund. Over the last four years, more than 80,000 snack items have been donated for usage by our students with your support!

Through Turnover Hunger, we are asking all 22 HSE schools to help fill the shelves of FYAP and local food pantries with targeted food donations by students and staff. Between September 6-16, we are asking the following breakfast, snack, and dinner items to be brought in by building type:

• Grades PreK-4: boxed oatmeal or fruit snacks
• Grades 5-8: granola bars, or Belvita bars
• Grades 9-12: ramen noodles or Pop Tarts

Dine to Donate at the Playground Tomorrow Saturday, September 7th 9am-12pm with Donut Food Truck

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PTO Officers

Co-Presidents: Rachel Dyckman and Sami Scott

Co-VP: Jill Zeller and Jessica Knudsen

Co-Treasurers: Matt Fisher and Wendy Sloan

Co-Secretary: Beth Betten and Holly O'Neal

Members at Large/Chairs of Volunteers and Donations: Nicole Lewis, Emily Renz, Lindsey Carr

At Hamilton Southeastern Schools, our primary goal is to ensure every student receives a high-quality education, but we can't do it alone. Frequent absences hinder academic progress, adding stress for students, families, and teachers. That’s why we’re asking families to partner with us in ensuring regular attendance, so together, we can support every student’s academic success. Click the link to learn more: https://www.hseschools.org/posts/~board/district-news/post/present-for-success-attendance-matters

Ruby is a creative, adventurous girl who one day finds out that she has a worry. She hides the worry, so it grows and stops her from being her adventurous self. This book guides conversations about worries as something we can be aware of and control.

YouTube Link to book (for newsletter): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIPMZGPF64c

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The cafeteria will begin offering snacks for purchase (.90-$1.25) to 1st-4th grade students. If you would like to put restrictions on your student's account, please email cafeteria manager, Beth Verhoestra, bverhoestra@hse.k12.in.us

The cafeteria will begin offering ice cream weekly beginning the week of August 26th. The cost is $1.25. Students must have money in their account or bring money in. We will be offering a variety of flavors, gluten free and dairy free options. If you would like to put restrictions on your student's lunch account please email or call Beth Verhoestra, DCE Cafeteria Manager.

Detailed Lunch Menus can be found on the HSE website: hseschools.org

WEEK 1

Monday - Calzone

Tuesday - Walking Tacos

Wednesday - Chicken Nuggets

Thursday - Sloppy Joes

Friday - French Toast and Sausage

WEEK 2

Monday - Mozzarella Sticks - NO SCHOOL TODAY

Tuesday - Egg Roll and Pot Stickers

Wednesday - Cheeseburger/Hamburger

Thursday - Pinwheel Pepperoni Pizza

Friday - Pancake with Sausage

WEEK 3

Monday - Sweet Thai Ramen Bowl

Tuesday - Hot Dogs

Wednesday - Breaded Chicken Sandwich

Thursday - Big Daddy Pizza

Friday - Chicken and Waffles

Other Daily Options: Impossible Burger, PBJ, Specialty Salad, Garden Salad, Bento Box Meal

Updates from Mudsock Youth Athletics:

Register Now for Winter Basketball:

• Boys Basketball - Early bird registration for the Mudsock Boys Basketball rec season (K - 8th) and (New) Mudsock Elite (formerly Rec+) is open at myathletics.com. Travel tryout registration (3rd – 6th) is also open. Please note, Mudsock Elite will be separate from the rec league; players who register for Mudsock Elite will NOT be required to register for rec basketball. Learn more.
• Girls Basketball - Early bird registration for the Mudsock Girls Basketball rec season (K-8) is open now at myathletics.com, along with Mudsock Select (formerly Travel) for 3rd – 6th graders. Learn more.

Winter Scholarships - Are you interested in winter registration scholarship opportunities with our leagues? Families can apply for one per season per child and must apply and be accepted during our open registration period. For winter sports these dates are 8/1 – 8/31. Email info@myathletics.com.

(New) esports - Registration for our brand-new esports league is just around the corner, and it’s open to gamers age 8-15. Team play kicks off this winter. Information will be updated here soon.

Fall Updates:

• (New) Fire Elite Fall Cross Country Option – Open to athletes in the 10U - 15U age divisions, participants must register for the recreational cross country season at myathletics.com to be considered for Fire Elite. Athletes who qualify and are approved by the board will be offered roster spots early in the season. Learn more about this advanced program.
• Mudsock Youth Softball All-Star Tryouts – Attend the parent/guardian information meeting on August 28th and learn more about this program here.

Work when your kids are in school and be off when they are. Food service is looking for full and part-time employees to work a school year schedule. Positions are available at various schools and includes a free lunch.

Apply @ https://www.applitrack.com/hamiltonse/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Food+Service

Hamilton Southeastern Schools - Frontline Recruitment

Frontline Recruiting and Hiring, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions.

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Do you know of an HSE staff member who deserves a shoutout? Someone who consistently goes above and beyond to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Give them a R.A.V.E. Review and share your appreciation! It’s simple to do - just complete a quick online form here: hseschools.org/rave. You can send as many reviews as you’d like throughout the school year.

R.A.V.E. stands for Recognizing All Valuable Employees, and it’s our way of celebrating the incredible staff who make Hamilton Southeastern Schools a fantastic place to learn and grow.