
DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY NEWSLETTER
January 17, 2025 Newsletter
News from the Office
REMINDER: NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY - MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY. SEE YOU ON TUESDAY.
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.
Coffee with Pat Mapes
Interested in learning about the future of HSE Schools? Join Superintendent Pat Mapes at Schoolhouse 7 Café for an informal discussion and learn about the great things happening across the district on Wednesday, January 22 from 8 a.m.-9 a.m. at Schoolhouse 7 Café (12125 Cyntheanne Rd, Fishers). No registration is required – just stop by to hear updates, share your thoughts and ask questions.
Emily Pace Abbotts
Director of School and Community Relations
M 906.250.3011 | @HSESchools | hseschools.org
Student Handbook
Student Handbook Feedback
Every year, we gather input from various stakeholder groups about possible revisions to our Student Handbook. Please consider reviewing our current Student Handbook https://www.hseschools.org/about/student-handbooks and offering feedback for enhancement; these suggestions could be revisions, removals, or additions. If you have suggestions, please feel free to email lededuwa@hse.k12.in.us. All feedback is due by Friday, January 24. Thank you for your assistance in this important process!
PTO NEWS
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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
REMINDER: NO SODA ALLOWED AT LUNCH TIME OR IN WATER BOTTLES. PLEASE ONLY PUT WATER IN THE WATER BOTTLES.
Food Services Newsletter, click below:
LUNCH MENU - WEEK 1
Detailed Lunch Menus can be found on the HSE website: hseschools.org
WEEK 1
Monday - Mac & Cheese Bites - NO SCHOOL TODAY
Tuesday - Walking Tacos
Wednesday - Chicken Nuggets
Thursday - Moroccan Chickpea Stew
Friday - French Toast and Sausage
WEEK 2
Monday - Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara
Tuesday - Chicken & Noodles
Wednesday - Cheeseburger/Hamburger
Thursday - Domino's Pizza
Friday - Pancake with Sausage
WEEK 3
Monday - Queso & Grilled Cheese Dippers
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
4H Registration
“Don’t be caught in the cold! We encourage all families to enroll in 4-H by January 15. Participants must re-enroll every year. 4-H is an informal educational program where youth “learn by doing.” Anyone in grades 3-12 can learn life skills such as cooperation, leadership, decision-making, responsibility, and more through hands-on projects in more than 60 different subject areas.
Youth in grades K-2 may enroll in Mini 4-H. The 4-H Program is a great opportunity to develop a hobby, experience camp, make new friends, and promote family togetherness.”
For more information, contact the Purdue Extension Hamilton County Office at 317-776-0854 or visit puext.in/hamco4h.
Enroll online at in.4honline.com.
Mudsock Youth Athletics
Updates from Mudsock Youth Athletics:
Sign Up Now - Early Bird Spring Sport Registration is Open!
Get ready for an action-packed spring! With 9 sports to choose from, there’s something for every skill level and interest. Early bird registration is now open at myathletics.com and runs through January 31st. 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!
Spring Program Scholarships Available:
Interested in spring program scholarship opportunities with our leagues? Families who are on free or reduced lunch within the district can apply for one per season per child and must apply and be accepted during our open registration period. For spring sports these dates are January 1st – January 31st. Email info@myathletics.com.
Help us create a safe and positive environment for participants, parents, guardians, coaches and referees. When you register with us in 2025, you will sign the following agreement. Just think of the difference we can make TOGETHER.
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.