DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY NEWSLETTER
November 26, 2024 Newsletter
News from the Office
HAPPY THANKSGIVING DCE FAMILY. NO SCHOOL - WEDNESDAY 11/27 - 11/29/24.
ONCE AGAIN THE DISTRICT WILL BE RECYCLING BROKEN OR UNWANTED HOLIDAY LIGHTS. WE WILL HAVE A BOX FOR DROP OFF IN THE SCHOOL ENTRY WAY.
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.
LAST WEEK'S FOOD DRIVE
We were able to take the food you collected back to the food bank to weigh it. On behalf of Harvest Food Bank, we are pleased to announce that Deer Creek Elem. raised 1,056 lbs. of food for the food bank! That food will provide 880 meals to families in need right here in Hamilton County. What a great accomplishment! We greatly appreciate your participation in our food drive every year. We could not do this without the support of amazing schools like yours! Have a wonderful holiday season!!
Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank
PTO NEWS
🎨Wednesday, December 4th uPaint Pottery @ DCE cafeteria 5:00-7:00PM
🏫 Friday, December 6th @ 1:30PM PTO Meeting
❄️ Winter Classroom Parties Volunteer Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E4CAEAD2AA3FD0-46564858-winter
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PTO OFFICERS
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
Be on the Lookout for our slightly new Breakfast and Lunch Menus that will begin December 1st! This new menu will be for December, January, and February.
We will be trying new items as well as bringing back some old favorites!!
Did you know that we offer Gluten Free lunch choices? See our menu! If you have any questions please let me know!
Food Services Fall Newsletter, click below:
LUNCH MENU - WEEK 3
Detailed Lunch Menus can be found on the HSE website: hseschools.org
WEEK 1
Monday - Mac & Cheese Bites
Tuesday - Walking Tacos
Wednesday - Chicken Nuggets
Thursday - Pepperoni Calzone
Friday - French Toast and Sausage
WEEK 2
Monday - Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara
Tuesday - Orange Chicken
Wednesday - Cheeseburger/Hamburger
Thursday - Pinwheel Pizza
Friday - Pancake with Sausage
WEEK 3
Monday - Queso & Grilled Cheese Dippers
Tuesday - Chicken & Noodles
Wednesday - Breaded Chicken Sandwich
Thursday - Pizza
Friday - Chicken and Waffles
Other Daily Options: Impossible Burger, PBJ, Specialty Salad, Garden Salad, Bento Box Meal
RECYCLING HOLIDAY LIGHTS
HSE Schools have collected broken/unwanted holiday lights for the past several years, and it has been very successful. This event has prevented over 7.5 tons of e-waste from entering landfills. Starting on November 25 and going until January 15, DCE will be collecting unwanted/unusable holiday lights. A bin will be in the school's entry way for collection.
GIVING TUESDAY - 12/3/24
We appreciate your support of Hamilton Southeastern Education Foundation (HSEF) this holiday season through the promotion of annual #HSEFunselfie Giving Tuesday campaign. What started with the simple idea of giving to others around Cyber Monday and Black Friday, has become a celebration of HSE Schools, faculty, students, and parents.
HSEF believes that Giving Tuesday is a great opportunity to show our teachers and our schools just how much they matter – and its easy! On December 3rd HSEF is continuing the annual tradition of taking a #HSEFunselfie when donating to the Foundation on Giving Tuesday. This is a great opportunity to show our teachers and our schools just how much they matter in just 3 easy steps:
· Step 1: Make a donation @ www.HSEFoundation.org/Giving-Tuesday.
· Step 2: Take a selfie picture or video proclaiming why you gave using the Unselfie Sign. Tag #HSEFunselfie, your school, and @HSEFoundation on social media.
· Step 3: Feel great this holiday season! Because of you, faculty, and staff at all 22 HSE Schools are feeling the love, and you helped support education opportunities and innovation within HSE Schools.
Riley Dance Marathon - Kids Night
Riley Dance Marathon Kids Night 2024
Date: December 14th (12/14/24)
Time: 6pm-9pm (drop off starting at 5:45pm)
Cost: $25 per student
***Donate at least $25 for each student participating to Donor Drive (make sure to comment the student(s) name(s) as this will be checked upon arrival)
Location: HSE high school, drop off at door 18
What is it? Kids night (formerly Science night) is a fun parent’s night out for children (grades K-6) run by HSE’s Riley Dance Marathon club student and teacher volunteers! It’s $25 per kid and 100% of the proceeds go to Riley Children's Hospital! There will be lots of fun & educational games, and pizza will be provided for the students!
Mudsock Youth Athletics
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 Fishers Community. Learn more.
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.
