DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY NEWSLETTER
March 15, 2024 Newsletter
News from the Office
ENROLLMENT FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR IS NOW OPEN. Please go to hseschools.org to enroll your child. Incoming Kindergartners need to be 5 years old on or before 8/1/24 to enroll. You will need to provide a birth certificate, immunizations to date, and proof of residence. Only new students need to enroll. If your child currently attends DCE you do not have to enroll every year. If you are planning on a move over the summer, please let the office know.
Kindergarten and new student open house will be on April 11 from 5 to 7 p.m.
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.
ORDER NEXT YEAR'S SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR KG TO 4TH
Today is the official launch of the Deer Creek Elementary School Supplies Sale!
I wanted to personally invite you to get the exact supplies your teacher requested packaged in one beautiful NEW box. Best of all, they are Teacher Certified and Approved!
In just a few clicks get your child everything they need to conquer next school year. Don’t put it off, buy your kit today.
Click here to purchase.
ART TO REMEMBER
Hello Deer Creek Families:
Our school is participating in a creative fundraiser with Art to Remember that allows you to purchase keepsake products customized with your child’s art. There are over 50 products and many are less than $15. These make great gifts and a percentage of every purchase goes right back to our school's art program.
Your child's custom order form will be coming home this week.
You can also search for your child's unique artwork by following this link and searching for your child.
https://arttoremember.com/school/ZMMNHU
Art To Remember Order Deadline Update:
Parents can order for free delivery to school through this Sunday, March 17! They will also be able to order through April 10 and pay to ship directly to their home.
link to order: https://arttoremember.com/school/ZMMNHU
Please reach out with any additional questions.
Thank you!
Mrs. Terebinski-DCE Art Teacher
ORDER YOUR DCE YEARBOOK TODAY - DEADLINE IS TODAY, MARCH 15TH
To order a yearbook, go to ybpay.com and enter the Yearbook ID Code: 14537324
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR COMING
Hooray! We are excited to announce that the Spring Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Deer Creek from March 16 to 22nd. On Tuesday, March 19th students will have access to purchase the new Dog Man book! To learn more about the Book Fair OR to volunteer to help with the book fair, please click on this Smore link. https://www.smore.com/3d4vs
Students will bring home printed information and a paper flyer highlighting this fundraiser supporting our Deer Creek Library the week before the fair. We can't wait to see all the great books offered this Spring! Please let Mrs. Sturges (csturges@hse.k12.in.us) know if you have any questions.
DCE Blood Drive
Each year, more than 4 million people need blood transfusions. Your blood brings hope to cancer warriors, sickle cell advocates, premature babies and countless other patients. Give the gift of hope at the blood drive below.
DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Click here to make an appointment!
03/18/24 (01:30 pm - 05:00 pm)
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12698 E 156TH ST NOBLESVILLE, IN 46060
BOOK OF THE MONTH FOR MARCH
March Book of the Month
Book: Punky Aloha
Author: Shar Tuiasoa
Meet Punky Aloha: a girl who uses the power of saying "aloha" to experience exciting and unexpected adventures! Punky loves to do a lot of things—except meeting new friends. She doesn’t feel brave enough. So when her grandmother asks her to go out and grab butter for her famous banana bread, Punky hesitates. But with the help of her grandmother’s magical sunglasses, and with a lot of aloha in her heart, Punky sets off on a BIG adventure for the very first time. Will she be able to get the butter for grandma? Punky Aloha is a Polynesian girl who carries her culture in her heart and in everything she does. Kids will love to follow this fun character all over the island of O’ahu.
YouTube Link to book (for newsletter): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-_dcT4sEa8&t=30s
DISTRICT ART SHOW
HSE ART SHOW
March 23rd & March 24th, 2024
2pm-5pm each day
Fishers High School 13000 Promise Road Fishers, IN 46038
Deer Creek artists with work on display this year:
FIATS:
Sophie
Trenedi
AJ
Kaelynn
Cruz
Kindergarten:
Hayden (Bussberg)
Corvin
Lyla
Kate
Ellie
Grayson
Alyssa
Nolan
CeCe (Ditzler)
Steven
Reese (Gutierrez)
Liam
Teddy
Colson
Symone
Gemma
Brayden
Ellie
Parker
Carlina
Landon (Kemper)
Austin
Hayden
Ava (Marks)
Owen
James
Charlotte
Georgia
Eleanor
Pierson
Nicholas
Maddison
Easton
Ivi (Walker)
Levi
Tucker
Aria
Malik
Jackson
Brynn
Maddie
Amelia
Ryder
Oliver
First Grade:
Ava (Dailey)
Zealan
Eliza
Harseerat
Lillian
Anilae
Ben
Jo'Nia (Gropp)
Corbin
Joshua
Tormund
Beckett
Wyatt
Gavin
Blake
Antonio (Knutson)
Bryon
Cooper
Tinalynne
Cohen
Shanaya (Underhill)
Griffin
Liam
Connor
Ainsley
Lucy
Lucy
Lila
Leah
Lincoln (Unseld)
Aven
Justus
Kerrigan
Second Grade:
Stirling (Ceglio)
Eliza
Erich
Aumree (Ginder)
Zander
Rosie
Jackson
Lily
Teegan
Reagan (Hogan)
Braxton
Noah
Oscar
Mia C. (Manion)
Anson
Oakley
Arantza
Michelle
Anthony
Lizzie
Greyson (Martinez)
Nora
Millie
Avishek
Joseph
Raedyn
Payton
Lucy
Zaky (Sizemore)
Elle
Anuhea
Avery
Gabriella
Hunter
Maisy
Holden
Third Grade:
Gaku (Dewaelsche)
Jasmine
Krew
Kamaakshi
Nora (Kivett)
Kaiden
Cora
Jonah
Karter S.
Bodhi (Musa)
Alex
Aleeza
Scott
Claire (Thompson)
Vera
Winnie (Wing)
Riley
Maisie
Sofia
Cecilia
William
Titus
Mira
Milo
Briley
Delaney
Jamie (Wirth)
Emma
Aubrie
Lucy
Emery
Karrine
Michael
Addyson
Fourth Grade:
Nihar (Creek)
Spencer
Libby
Teddy
Charlotte
Emma
Evie
David
Everly
Hawa
Brinley
Duke (Katon)
Abby
Kinsley
Laci
Safwane
Jackson
Audrey
Natalie
Isaiah
Aissatou (Keaney)
Alexis
Andrew
Lucy
Averie
Averie
Liam
Anna
Krystal
Charlotte (Miksha)
McKenzie
Oliver
Ayesha
Jake
Ethan
Ahsan
Ben
Ruan
Tess
Mattie
Aniya
Titus (Pfenning)
Grant
Josie
Mateo
Jackson
Addyson
Grayson
Maxim
Brooklynn
Amaya
Charleigh (White)
Bruce
Alexis
Nathan
Dustin
Mary
Madelyn
Cooper
Evie
Camryn
Sarah Terebinski
Art Teacher
PTO NEWS
PTO Newsletter
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XDb5ii0vZcJjs7XGceeUMVaswuZKdE1w/view?usp=sharing
PTO Upcoming Meetings
Tuesday, April 16th at 6:30PM at DCE Cafeteria
Friday, May 10th at 1:30PM at DCE
Staff Appreciation: April Showers
As a thanks for showering our students with love and knowledge the Deer Creek PTO is gathering donations of new umbrellas for all 74 staff members to utilize during those spring showers.
Details & Sign Up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E4CAEAD2AA3FD0-47952017-ptostaff
Spring Flower Sale Fundraiser
We have partnered with Hood's Gardens for a Spring Flower Fundraiser Sale. Orders are due by Tuesday, March 26th on Cheddar Up. The flower pick up date is scheduled for Friday, May 3rd 3:30-5:00PM at Deer Creek Elementary.
Order Here: https://spring-2024-flower-sales.cheddarup.com
Deer Creek Stars Donations
We are so grateful for all our Deer Creek Star students and staff members! Our staff members work hard all year to help our students shine. The PTO works throughout the year to recognize all our staff for the amazing job they do by funding teacher grants and providing monthly staff appreciation "treats." Donations to our teacher grants and/or staff appreciation budgets are always welcome. Each and every donation helps us show our support for our amazing Deer Creek staff!
Donate Here: https://dce-stars-donations.cheddarup.com
DCE Staff Favorites
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10gmOONA5C7SuAuYKnMnrSunFlTM40r9r/view?usp=sharing
DCE White Shirts
Did you miss the spirit wear order, but still want a shirt for your child or maybe even for yourself! Deer Creek PTO has some white short sleeve and long sleeve youth and adult size shirts for sale. Shirts must be purchased online via Cheddar Up and will be sent home with your student within a week. Your students may have seen our staff sporting these shirts after their tie-dying them! *We are SOLD OUT of Short Sleeve Youth Large*
Order Here: https://deer-creek-elementary.cheddarup.com/
Follow DCE PTO on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094779979061&mibextid=LQQJ4
PTO INFORMATION
PTO Officers
Co-Presidents: Rachel Dyckman and Holly O'Neal
Co-VP: Jill Zeller and Jessica Knudsen
Co-Treasurers: Matt Fisher and Kim George
Co-Secretary: Beth Betten and Heather Frankford
Members at Large/Chairs of Volunteers and Donations: Nicole Lewis and Wendy Sloan
Pennies for Pets - March 25 - 29
SPECIAL LUNCHES FOR LENT
On Fridays, 2/23, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, and 3/22/24, the cafeteria will be serving breaded fish nuggets or fish sticks in observance of Lent. These will be in addition to the regular menu.
LUNCH MENU NEXT WEEK - WEEK 3
WEEK 1
Monday - Stuffed Cheese Stick w/Marinara
Tuesday - Beef or Vegetarian Nachos
Wednesday - Chicken & Waffles
Thursday - Cheese Ravioli w/Meatballs
Friday - French Toast Sticks w/Sausage
Week 1 Bento Box - Muffin & Yogurt
Week 1 Salad - Crispy Chicken Salad
WEEK 2
Monday - Pizza Crunchers w/Marinara
Tuesday - All Beef Hot Dogs
Wednesday - Cheeseburger/Hamburger
Thursday - Orange Chicken w/Rice
Friday - Pancakes w/Sausage
Week 2 Bento Box - Hummus, carrots, pretzels, & goldfish
Week 2 Salad - Chicken BLT Salad
WEEK 3
Monday - Mac & Cheese w/Garlic Toast
Tuesday - Corn Dogs
Wednesday - Breaded Chicken Sandwich
Thursday - Pizza
Friday - Chicken Nuggets w/Roll
Week 3 Bento Box - Fiesta Box (tortilla chips, cheese cup, black beans & salsa)
Week 3 Salad - Chef Salad
In addition to above hot choices, daily options include PBJ, Salad, Pizza Pack, Turkey and Cheese Sandwich, Veggie Burger, or Bento Box.
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
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