DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY NEWSLETTER
April 3, 2025 Newsletter
News from the Office
ENROLLMENT FOR NEXT YEAR (AUGUST, 2025) IS NOW OPEN FOR KINDERGARTEN. STUDENTS MUST BE 5 YEARS OLD ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 1ST. PLEASE GO TO HSESCHOOLS.ORG TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD.
The website page is https://www.hseschools.org/about/enrollment
Supply Kits for next year are now online and ready to order. Please see the PTO information below for more details.
UPCOMING DATES:
SPRING BREAK DATES: 4/4/25 TO 4/11/25
SPRING PICTURES - 4/16/25 (Only prepaid orders will get their picture taken)
KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE - 4/17/25, 5 TO 7 PM
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.
April Book of the Month
Book: Ricky, The Rock that Couldn't Roll
Author: Jay Miletsky
Brief Summary/Blurb for the DCE Newsletter and Classroom Newsletters:
A great rock group has all gathered to play together and to roll around on their favorite rolling hill. The group soon discovers though that their friend Ricky is unable to roll with them. He isn’t made like them because he is flat on one side. The friends work together to figure out how to help Ricky roll and learn some great lessons about friendships, adversity and triumph.
YouTube Link to book (for newsletter): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEW1pB3I2qY
PTO NEWS
⭐ PTO Meeting Friday, April 18th @ 1:30pm at DCE
✏️ School Supply Kits Order Here: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/1179241
👕 2025-2026 FREE School Shirt Order Form (Due by April 18th): https://deer-creek-t-shirts-2024-2025-school-year-copy.cheddarup.com
PTO Newsletter
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Follow DCE PTO on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094779979061&mibextid=LQQJ4d
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
NEWS FROM CAFETERIA
REMINDER: NO SODA ALLOWED AT LUNCH TIME OR IN WATER BOTTLES. PLEASE ONLY PUT WATER IN THE WATER BOTTLES.
Food Services Newsletter, click below:
SNACKS IN CAFETERIA
The snacks we sell at school are all approved as "Snack Smart" by the USDA. They are "healthy and functional snacks that benefit digestive health, weight management support, and overall health and wellbeing". Snacks are sold on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Ice cream is sold to all grades on Wednesdays.
LUNCH MENU - WEEK 1
Detailed Lunch Menus can be found on the HSE website: hseschools.org
WEEK 1
Monday - Mac & Cheese Bites
Tuesday - Nachos
Wednesday - Chicken Nuggets & Garlic Bread
Thursday - Pepperoni Calzone
Friday - French Toast Sticks and Sausage
WEEK 2
Monday - Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara
Tuesday - Corn Dogs
Wednesday - Cheeseburger/Hamburger
Thursday - Pizza
Friday - Pancakes with Sausage
WEEK 3
Monday - Bean & Cheese Pupusa
Tuesday - Orange Chicken
Wednesday - Breaded Chicken Sandwich
Thursday - Pizza
Friday - Chicken and Waffles
Other Daily Options: Impossible Burger, PBJ, Specialty Salad, Garden Salad, Bento Box Meal
Mudsock Youth Athletics
Updates from Mudsock Youth Athletics:
Sign Up Now - Spring Sport Registration Remains Open:
Get ready for an action-packed spring! With 9 sports to choose from, there’s something for every skill level and interest. Registration is now open at myathletics.com. Sign up for baseball, softball, soccer, boys and girls lacrosse, rugby, boys volleyball, pickleball and track & field. Explore detailed season information here and secure your spot today!
ZOO DISCOUNT TICKETS
Indianapolis Zoo Ticket Partner Program - Hamilton Southeastern Schools
March 22, 2025-January 4, 2026
Adult Tickets: $20.75
Youth (2-12): $13.75
- Visit the https://tickets.indyzoo.com/webstore/shop/ViewItems.aspx?CompanyCode=HSEDolphin&CG=MktgDMaS&C=DMASTkt
- Click Add to Cart
- Check your order and then click Checkout
- Enter billing and payment information
- You will then see a receipt page
- You will receive your tickets by email
- To print tickets, please save them from the receipt page when you complete your transaction.
HSE FOOD SERVICES HIRING
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.
R.A.V.E. REVIEWS
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.
