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• December 3, Boys Basketball Game at Hamilton Heights Middle School - 5:30pm
• December 5, Boys Basketball Game at FCI - 5:30pm
• December 6, Student Council Field Trip - 9:30am-12:30pm
• December 6, 5th Grade Hangout - 4:00-5:30pm
• December 10, Boys Basketball Game at Anderson Intermediate - 5:30pm
• December 12, 6th Grade Hangout - 4:00-5:30pm
• December 14, Boys Basketball Intermediate Tournament - 9:00am at Riverside Intermediate

Ask your child about their Learning Report this week which should come home by Friday! All students review Canvas/Skyward/Big Ideas/etc. and record their grades and missing assignments. They also take time to respond to reflection questions to assist in guiding next steps.

Our school vision is that all students will learn and grow at high levels. It is important that students play an active part being aware of how they are doing in school, what they need help with, and get help from those who can help so they can learn and grow. The student advocacy and agency that we are looking to grow in students with this effort is also a strategy in our school improvement plan.

Note that students also upload their Learning Reports to a Canvas assignment. This allows the student, family, teachers to review the report even if it doesn't make it home.

This is an opportunity for staff to celebrate students and the many ways that they shine! The Student of the Month Program is a way to acknowledge and celebrate individual achievement. We want it to help create a culture of applying our SOAR mission to their involvement and contributions within their community for others as well as themselves.

Congratulations to our November Winners:

Each month a SOAR student's name will be drawn from the weekly SOAR card winners. This student will have the opportunity to celebrate their success with two friends and a provided pizza lunch!

Congratulations to Milana Brown from Mrs. Carazo's 6th Grade class. Her name was drawn for the month of October! She celebrated with Annabelle Quint, and Milana Mosbaugh.

A big thanks to Pizza Hut on Olio Road for providing the pizza for our winners and their friends!

Dear HSE Staff, Students, and Families,

This Holiday Season, HSE is asking you to give a gift to the Earth by making the choice to be more sustainable. HSE Schools will be hosting a district wide Holiday Light Recycling Program. Starting November 25th through January 15th each school will be collecting old, broken, tangled, or unwanted holiday lights. Technology Recyclers will take these unwanted/unusable lights and break them down into useable components that will be used to make new products.

Since we started doing this as a District you have helped recycle 15,071 pounds or 7.5 tons of holiday lights composed of plastics, metals, and glass!

PLEASE DO NOT:

1. Please do not include any packing material.
2. Please do not include any apparatus used to wind up or store the lights.
3. Please do not include lights wrapped in garland.

PLEASE DO:

1. Please place your lights in the recycling box (many will be stored in the front office, media centers, or science classrooms).
2. Ask your friends, neighbors, social groups, and family members if they also have lights that need to be recycled.
3. Do your part to be more sustainable this year.

Here at FCI we are always looking for great people to sub in classrooms, the main office, and to fill in as support staff. If you are interested, please apply to be a substitute. https://www.applitrack.com/hamiltonse/onlineapp/

Submit your design for the Front & Back cover for the 2024-25 Yearbook!!!!!

Follow the instructions on the image below for a chance to have your design featured on this school year's yearbook!

Contest is for students only. Parent artwork will not be eligible to win.

Hello FCI Families,

If you are interested in purchasing books for the readers in your family, please consider the Literati Store and Holiday Catalog. Every purchase supports our school library. There are catalogs available in the library, and a direct link is included here. This is the same company that provides our book fairs. This expanded online store includes top-rated books and book sets, educational games, and STEM kits.

Explore the catalog with your family and follow the link to visit and shop at our online fair.

Every purchase supports our school, so shopping this catalog is a wonderful way to give back while purchasing your holiday gifts.

Thank you so much for your support!

Terri Zabonick

FCI Teacher Librarian

https://literati.com/store/?school=fall-creek-intermediate-school-fishers-in

The lost and found area is again full. We have 3 weeks of school before winter break and FCI will be donating any items remaining in the lost and found after break. Please encourage your student to collect their belongings.

Want to HANG OUT with your fellow 5th Grade Falcons after school, listen to music, play games, and eat pizza?
Join us after school on Friday, December 6th from 4:00-5:30 PM for a fun time with friends! Admission is $13.00 ($12 plus online fees) and includes one slice of pizza per student. Please note that admission fees are only accepted online, and online registration closes at 12:00 PM on the day of the event. Walk-ins will not be accepted.

Sign up here:

my.cheddarup.com/c/5th-grade-winter-hangout

If you can volunteer, and have a current Safe Visitor Background Check with the school, please sign up using this link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45AEA62BA0FEC07-53466454-5thgrade#/

This event is organized and ran by FCI PTO - any questions please email hangouts@ptofci.org

Want to HANG OUT with your fellow 6th Grade Falcons after school, listen to music, play games, and eat pizza?

Join us after school on Thursday, December 12th from 4:00-5:30 PM for a fun time with friends! Admission is $13.00 ($12 plus online fees) and includes one slice of pizza per student. Please note that admission fees are only accepted online, and online registration closes at 12:00 PM on the day of the event. Walk-ins will not be accepted.

Sign up here:

my.cheddarup.com/c/6th-grade-winter-hangout-copy

If you can volunteer, and have a current Safe Visitor Background Check with the school, please sign up using this link:

FCI PTO 2024-25: 6th Grade Winter HangOut Volunteers (12/12)

This event is organized and ran by FCI PTO - any questions please email hangouts@ptofci.org

FCI's science bowl is an academic team that gathers to learn about science topics and then compete against other schools across the state. This year our topic is physical science.

If you are interested in trying out for the team, tryouts will be held on

Tuesday December 3 after school from 4:00-4:50
OR

Wednesday December 4 before school from 8:10-9:00.

Students should only attend one of the tryout sessions.

Students intending to tryout should pick up a form with additional information outside Mr. Zook's room or at the club hub.

Choir meets Mondays and Wednesday before school. See the attached form to sign up.

Performance for families will be Monday, Feb 10 at 6:30 PM.

Free! 8:10-9:00 a.m. on specific days listed on the form.

Please complete & turn in the bottom half of this form and return asap!

Girls Tryout Evaluations:

Tuesday, 12/10, 4-6 pm (no cuts)

Wednesday, 12/11, 6-7:30 pm (final cut)

Permission slips due by December 6!

Listen to morning announcements and read upcoming newsletters for information on our school's activities.

6th Grade:

Week 14

12/4

All About Attitude (MU)

Appreciating Happy Experiences

Students will learn how recalling happy memories can help them regulate their emotions and maintain a positive mind-set.

Summary:

In this week’s lesson, your child will learn how recalling happy memories can help them regulate their emotions and maintain a positive mind-set.

Try This at Home:

Share with your child a happy memory that you have and how that memory can help you remain positive. Ask your child to share a happy memory they have with you.

Week 15

12/11

All About Attitude (MU)

Perspective Taking

Students will take time to look at events from different perspectives and learn to mindfully consider different viewpoints other than their own.

Summary:

In this week’s lesson, your child will take time to look at events from different perspectives and learn to mindfully consider different viewpoints other than their own.

Try This at Home:

Discuss with your child different perspectives you each have on things that could make you have differing opinion, such as; music you like, food you enjoy, or hobbies you each have.

5th Grade:

Week 14

12/4

All About Attitude (MU)

Appreciating Happy Experiences

Students will learn how recalling happy memories can help them regulate their emotions and maintain a positive mind-set.

Summary:

In this week’s lesson, your child will learn how recalling happy memories can help them regulate their emotions and maintain a positive mind-set.

Try This at Home:

Share with your child a happy memory that you have and how that memory can help you remain positive. Ask your child to share a happy memory they have with you.

Week 15

12/11

All About Attitude (MU)

Perspective Taking

Students will take time to look at events from different perspectives and learn to mindfully consider different viewpoints other than their own.

Summary:

In this week’s lesson, your child will take time to look at events from different perspectives and learn to mindfully consider different viewpoints other than their own.

Try This at Home:

Discuss with your child different perspectives you each have on things that could make you have differing opinion, such as; music you like, food you enjoy, or hobbies you each have.

Preparing Our Kids for Success

Rob Evans, Facilitator, Coach, and Founder of Parenting Solutions, LLC

One-time, 2.5-hour virtual session, offered free to parents/guardians, registration required (funded by Fishers Health Department)

REGISTER HERE! (choose one of the dates listed below)

Thursday, November 14th 6-8:30pm (Register by 11/8!)

Tuesday, January 28th 6-8:30pm (Register by 1/22!)

Thursday, March 20th, 6-8:30pm (Register by 3/14!)

This 2.5-hour truancy intervention parent class is “Trauma Informed” and specifically designed to help school districts support parents in intervening in absenteeism, truancy, and school performance. Like all Parent Project® programs, this class is based on cooperative learning norms, activity-based instruction, and uses behavior modification techniques. When parents engage in getting their children to school and support learning in collaboration with teachers and school officials, attendance and grades go up.

Preparing Our Kids For Success helps parents:

• Rekindle their dreams and wishes for their children;
• Better understand and recognize the signs of trauma;
• Recognize the necessity of creating structure for children;
• Identify effective strategies for getting kids to school;
• Discuss successful methods to increase home/school communication;
• List strategies for improving school performance; and
• Implement the Homework Assignment Sheet, or use an online homework information system.

As flu season arrives, there's no better time to protect yourself and your loved ones. The Fishers Health Department clinic makes it easy and convenient to get your flu and COVID-19 shots. No long waits, just quick, efficient care. Don't delay — schedule an appointment with the Fishers Health Department by using the link below:

Vaccinations – Fishers Health Department (fishersin.gov)

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.

FCI is pleased to announce the return of the Snack Attack program for those students in need. This program, supported by the Fishers Youth Assistance Program, is designed to provide students a little extra nourishment for the weekend until they can receive a hot meal at school on Monday.

Here's how the program works: Your student will receive a small sack of food to be taken home over the weekend. The sack is filled with individually wrapped snacks such as granola bars, fruit cups, pop tarts, peanut butter/crackers, Goldfish crackers, etc. The type of snacks will vary each week. Please let us know if your child has a peanut allergy as he/she will receive a special bag of peanut-free snacks.

There is no cost to you or the school. To be part of this free program, you must sign up your family online. https://forms.gle/qQ2GgbD32C66Dhfg7 or have questions, please contact FYAPFood@gmail.com.

For more information on the Fishers Youth Assistance Program please visit their website at https://youth-assistance.squarespace.com/fishers.

Hamilton Southeastern Schools is seeking public input on a Title IV Ed-Flex Waiver. To learn more about this waiver, how it will be used by the district, and to provide public comment please visit hseschools.org/publicnotices and click on IDOE Title IV Ed-Flex Waiver.

YMI mentors are matched with a student who they meet with on a weekly basis for roughly 30 minutes. Matches talk about life, work on projects, and play games.

Ready to learn more?

Visit our website at www.ymionline.org or scan the QR code and fill out the Interested in Mentoring form. We will answer all your questions and help you get connected.

Mudsock Youth Esports Free Preview Day – December 7th

Open to gamers in grades 3-9, whether you’ve already registered for the winter season or you’re still in the lobby! Sign up here for a timeslot at YES Gaming to test out our equipment and enjoy play before the season begins. Information about the new league will be available as well as giveaways for equipment and gaming-related gift cards. Sign up for the preview day here.

Intramural Basketball Registration is Open!

Running Sunday nights from January 12th – March 16th, students from Fishers and Hamilton Southeastern High School are invited to form their own teams and hit the courts. With four divisions based on grade and skill level, there’s a spot for everyone, whether competitive or just for fun! Registration is $100 per player, and athletes can sign up with a team (up to 10 players) by indicating their team captain on the online form or as a free agent. Register now through December 22nd. Scholarships are available. Learn more.

The Mudsock Youth Athletics team is growing. We are seeking a passionate individual with a heart for volunteerism to round out our team. Please pass along to anyone who you think would be a great fit to join our staff. We love supporting the Hamilton Southeastern Schools and city of Fisher Community. Learn more.

Monday, December 2, rot F

• 8:10am-9:00am - VEX Robotics Club
• 4-5:15 pm - Girl Scout Troup 4921 Meeting
• 4-6pm - Boys Basketball Practice

Tuesday, December 3, rot F

• 4:00-4:50pm - Science Bowl Try Outs
• 5:30pm - Boys Basketball Game at Anderson Intermediate School

Wednesday, December 4, rot F

• 8:10-9:00am - VEX Robotics Club
• 8:10-9:00am - Science Bowl Try Outs - Door 20
• 8:10-9:00am - FCI Connect - Door 2
• 4-6pm - Boys Basketball Practice

Thursday, December 5, rot F

• 5:30pm - Boys Basketball Game vs Carmel at FCI

Friday, December 6, rot F

• 8:15am-9:00am - Girls Who Code, 5th Grade
• 9:30am-12:30pm - Student Council field trip
• 4:00pm-5:30pm - 5th Grade Hangout

Monday, December 9, rot C

• 8:10-9:00am - VEX Robotics Club
• 4:00-6pm - Boys Basketball Practice

Tuesday, December 10, rot C

• 4:00-6:00pm - Girls Basketball Try Outs
• 4:00-4:50pm - Science Bowl Practice
• 5:30pm - Boys Basketball Game at Highland Middle School

Wednesday, December 11, rot C

• 8:10-9:00am - VEX Robotics Club
• 8:15-9:00am - Student Council
• 4:00-5:15pm - Girl Scout Meeting Troop 3890
• 4-6pm - Boys Basketball Practice

Thursday, December 12, rot C

• 4:00-4:50pm - Science Bowl Practice
• 4:00-5:30pm - 6th Grade Hangout

Friday, December 13, rot C

• 7:30-9:00am - Girls Basketball Practice
• 8:15-9:00am - Girls Who Code, 5th Grade
• 4-6pm - Boys Basketball Practice

Saturday, December 14, rot C

• 9:00pm - Boys Basketball Intermediate Tournament

Monday, December 16, rot I

• 4-6pm - Boys Basketball Practice

Tuesday, December 17, rot I

• 1:00-3:00pm - PTO Meeting
• 4:00-4:50pm - Science Bowl Practice
• 5:30pm - Boys Basketball Game vs Pendleton at FCI

Wednesday, December 18, rot I

• 8:10-9:00am - FCI Connect - Door 2
• 9:45-10:15am - Band/Orchestra/Choir Convocation, students only
• 4:00-5:15pm - Girl Scout Meeting Troop 3890
• 4:00-6:00pm - Girls Basketball Practice
• 4-6pm - Boys Basketball Practice

Thursday, December 19, rot I

• 4:00-4:50pm - Science Bowl Practice
• 4:00-6:00pm - Girls Basketball Practice

Friday, December 20, rot I

• 8:10-9:00am - Girls Who Code

Attendance Phone: (317) 915-4228

Main Office Phone: (317) 915-4220

School Hours: 9:15am-4pm

Office Hours: 8:45am-4:30pm

Office Email: fci-general@hse.k12.in.us

Important Safety Reminders

• Office Entry - When you ring the buzzer for entry, remember that the office staff will ask you your name, intent, child's name/homeroom to ensure those that enter FCI should enter.
• Photo ID - Please have photo ID such as your driver's license ready for identification purposes.
• Door 1 entry - All visitors must enter via door 1 regardless of time of day. Please do not come in the cafeteria door with students before school.
• Bus lot - Do not enter the bus lot prior to bus arrival or while buses are in the lot.
• Drop-off - Please make all attempts possible to have your child exit your vehicle on the side of the curb. Exit the opposite side and walking in between cars is not safe.

Late Arrival Drop-Off

Students must be accompanied into the building and signed in by parents/guardians any time after 9:15am. Students should not come in by themselves.

Early Dismissal

Please notify the school in advance of an early dismissal. You can send a note in with your student or call the front office. At pick up, parents must come inside the building to sign out their child. Parents must ring the buzzer and indicate that they are picking up their child. Photo ID is required to be provided to office staff every time students are signed out. We will not release your child to anyone other than the legal guardians listed in Skyward without written or verbal permission.

Transportation Changes

If the child is aware of how they are going home in the afternoon, no note or call is needed. However, if there is a change during the day the student is not aware of, please call the office (317) 915-4220 by 2:30pm to ensure a safe and efficient dismissal.

Please ensure that you are staying within the cones during drop-off and pick-up. This means patiently waiting in the "zipper" lines as well as not going around the cones at the ends of the aisles regardless of time of day. Students should also exit & enter vehicles on the side nearest the curb.

Additionally, when entering and exiting our parking lot, please be extremely cautious. This is why it is suggested that all travel northbound to both enter and then when exiting our parking lot. Doing otherwise, makes it challenging to enter & exit across the traffic on Olio especially with the traffic into and out of Fall Creek Junior High.

You may NOT park and get out of your vehicle to get your child from the curb at dismissal. If you need to get your child early, you must bring your driver's license into the office to check out your child

All of our practices are constructed for the safety of our students & families! Let's remember that our children are watching! We can set the good example! Thank you, Falcon family!

Per HSE Policy, visitors and volunteers must have their Safe Visitor Badge scanned by office staff to check-in to the building.

If you do not have a Safe Visitor Badge, please find the directions to apply for one listed here https://www.hseschools.org/departments/school-safety under Visiting and Volunteering.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Tobi Fields at 317-594-4100.

If you or someone you know is at risk of self-harm, suicide, or harmful towards others, please contact one of the following (All lines are free, confidential, and available 24/7):

Community Health Network - Call 800-662-3445 or Text HELPNOW to 20121
National Suicide Prevention Hotline - Call 800-273-8255
LookUP - Call 800-284-8439 or Text LookUp to 494949

Mental Health Issues are common and treatable. Hamilton Southeastern Schools has a contract with Community Health Network and has a mental health therapist working with students in each of our schools. If you have questions or concerns please reach out to your school’s school counselor for further information. Mental Health & School Counseling - Hamilton Southeastern School Corporation (hseschools.org)

All students in HSE Schools deserve to come to school free of fear and to feel safe to be their authentic selves. Discrimination of any type is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated at HSEHS Schools – this includes sexual harassment (Title IX) and discrimination based on disabilities or race (Titles II and VI).

If students ever experience any type of harassment, we ask that they report this immediately to an administrator, school counselor or trusted adult. Beyond reporting directly to building officials, HSE Schools has an entire support system in place for filing concerns and complaints, which can be located on our District website. Non-Discrimination & Non-Harassment Statement - Hamilton Southeastern School Corporation (hseschools.org)

Assistant Principal - Mr. Marc Williams (mwilliams@hse.k12.in.us)

Email: FCI-General@hse.k12.in.us
Website: https://fci.hseschools.org/
Location: 12011 Olio Road Fishers, IN 46037
Phone: (317) 915-4220
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fall-Creek-Intermediate-Falcons/536020973132615
Twitter: @FCI_Falcons