Southeastern Scene

Welcome to the May 10th, 2024, edition of Southeastern Scene.

Dear Southeastern Families:

We were reflecting on the joy we find in listening to our students talk during the day, dialogue about what they are learning, what they are wondering, what they’ve discovered or what they love to play. This made us think about how much, we want to hear our own children talk about their day. We always wish we could tap into what they had experienced that day through their lens. There were so many instances where we were going about it the wrong way and we had to think more creatively. With that said, for our families that don’t always get to hear about their child’s day, or have a hard time sparking that conversation, we have some fun questions for you to ask that might encourage you so that you may tap into that beautiful dialogue with your child:

• What made you smile today?
• Share an example of kindness that you saw today. How were you kind to someone else?/How were you helpful today? How did someone help you today?
• Did anyone do anything silly today to make you laugh? What happened first? Then? Tell me more…
• Tell me something you know today that you didn’t know yesterday.
• What are you looking forward to tomorrow?
• If you could change one thing about your day what would it be?
• What made you feel loved today?
• If you switched places with your teacher tomorrow, what would you teach the class?
• Tell me about recess. What is your favorite thing to do at recess? If you could add something to the playground, what would it be?
• What would you rate your day on a scale of 1-10? Why.
• What is something you hope to learn before school ends?
• What did you discover today? What questions did you ask today? What “wonders” do you have?
• If you had a camera with you at school, what picture would you have taken? Why?
• If you could get rid of one school rule, what would it be?
• You can always encourage with, “tell me more” with any scenario.

Whether it is in the car, at the dinner table, on an evening walk, or bedtime, it is our hope that you have many memorable conversations with your child in the years to come.

Mrs. Chastain, Ms. Monkul and Mr. Roberts

Summer Social Skills Group for Just Girls

If you are interested in a social skills camp for girls in grades 3 through 5, please click link below for more information about Girls Rule camp.

Girls Rule!

SEL

KDG

Our Kindergartners have completed all lessons from our Social Emotional Learning scope and sequence.

Final Lesson -Second Step Curriculum

Lesson 20 - We Can Solve Problems

Try This at Home:

If problems or disagreements arise at home, for example, between siblings, ask your child to suggest a way to help solve the problem.

1st

Our first graders completed all lessons from our Social Emotional Learning scope and sequence.

2nd

Our second graders have completed their work with the Second Step curriculum. They have just one more SEL lesson on digital citizenship next week.

Last Week's Lesson - Second Step Curriculum

Lesson 19: What Would I Want?

Try This at Home:

Encourage your child to think of ways to make amends or do more than say sorry after an accident.

This Week's Lesson - Second Step Curriculum

Lesson 20 - Be a Problem Solver

Try This at Home:

Ask your child how they solved the problem of Clea and Raquel both wanting the same book in the library.

3rd

Our third graders have completed all lessons from our Social Emotional Learning scope and sequence.

Last Lesson - Common Sense Media curriculum

Digital Citizenship Lesson 3 - Is Seeing Believing?

Try This at Home:

When you see advertising on TV or a billboard, ask your child to figure out what the ad is selling. Help them explore why certain pictures, sounds, or words are used to sell certain products.

4th

Our fourth graders have completed all lessons from our Social Emotional Learning scope and sequence.

Last Week's Lesson - Second Step Curriculum

Lesson 19: A Good Solution

Try This at Home:

Talk with your child about a time when they were able to solve a problem with a safe and respectful solution that worked for everyone involved. Describe a time when you did the same. Point out that solving problems may not always be easy, but it’s worth the effort.

This Week's Lesson - Second Step Curriculum

Lesson 20: STEP into Problem Solving

Try This at Home:

Ask your child how they solved the problem of Clea and Raquel both wanting the same book in the library.

Jen Smith, SES School Counselor

Head Lice

As part of maintaining a healthy environment for all students, we would like to remind you of the importance of taking precautions against head lice. While head lice are a common occurrence in schools, with a few proactive measures, we can significantly reduce their spread. Please see the district website for the policy regarding head lice.

Ticks

Spring is a time of year when ticks are more prevalent. If kids are spending more time outdoors and in areas where exposure can occur, please consider checking your children regularly for any ticks.

Information about district illness policy, medication distribution, immunizations, etc. can be found by clicking this link, or by viewing the document below.

If you have any questions, please contact our school nurse Carissa Firmand (cfirmand@hse.k12.in.us).

Carissa Firmand, SES Nurse

END OF YEAR MENU CHANGES

Tuesday/28th FIELD DAY- Cold entree choices: PBJ, Pizza Pack, Turkey Sandwich, Entree Salad

Wednesday/29th- Chicken Day: Nuggets, tenders or sandwich

Please remember to check your student's lunch account balance. All negative and positive balances will roll over into next year.

Please contact the Cafeteria Manager, Beth Verhoestra (bverhoestra@hse.k12.in.us) if you would like restrictions placed on your student's lunch account.

Beth Verhoestra, SES Cafeteria Manager

Library Volunteers 2023-24

Support our readers and library by shelving books, checking in books, assisting students during checkout, reading with children, or general library organization. You must have a Safe visitor background check on file with the district prior to volunteering in the building. Please visit our School Safety page under the Visiting and Volunteering section for Background Check information and processes. Thank you for supporting SES through volunteering your time.

Jen Robinson, SES Librarian

• Friday, May 10th, SES Carnival.
• Friday, May 10th, ILEARN testing ends.
• Monday, May 13th, track meet, 5:45 pm, FHS.
• Monday, May 13th, PTO meeting, 6:30 pm.
• Wednesday, May 15th, Spring Play practice, 2:15 to 3:15 PM
• Wednesday, May 15th, Student Council meeting, 2:15 to 3:15 pm.
  
• Monday, May 20th, spring play, SES gym, 6:00 pm.

• Wednesday, May 22nd, spring play, SES gym, 6:00 pm.
  
• Friday, May 24th, 4th grade visits HIJH during school day.
• Monday, May 27th, Memorial Day, no school.
• Tuesday, May 28th, SES field day.
• Wednesday, May 29th, Fourth Grade Celebration.
• Wednesday, May 29th, last day for students.

School day start/end times, 7:40 am to 2:10 pm

Today is our annual Southeastern Elementary Carnival from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Please join us for a fun-filled night at SES to celebrate our Explorer Community. This year's carnival will include:

• fun with DJ Jason of DJ Sound Solutions
• food trucks
• carnival games
• inflatable obstacle courses
• face painting
• balloon artists
• live stage

Wristbands are available at the door.

Our SES Drama Club is proud to present "Stories Under the Big Top!"

Two performances will be offered: The blue cast will perform on Monday, May 20th, and the yellow cast will perform on Wednesday, May 22nd. Both performances will be at 6:00 pm. Doors open at 5:40 pm.

Tickets: $5 for adults

Free for students and children

Limited concessions will be available for purchase through the SES PTO

Tickets can be purchased at this link.

Through a first grade embryology unit, students learned about the 21-day cycle of a chick and the equipment needed to provide a safe environment for hatching.

Third grade friends took turns presenting ideas of an invention, and then created a protype to show their classmates.

Did you know that you can purchase all of your students supplies (minus the rainboots) from one place, and have it shipped directly to the school? Parents that have done it in the past keep coming back, because supply kits are amazing! The kits are live now. Purchase yours and skip the at the store hassle.

1st Day School Supplies | The BEST Way to Buy Back-To-School Supplies!

If you have a student going into 5th grade at the HIJH next year, please read below.

If you have a fourth-grade student entering fifth grade next year, please see below for school supply kit information.

HSE Intermediate/Junior High: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=1179194

Fall Creek Intermediate: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=36776

Fall Creek Jr. High: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=1179407

If you rented a school-issued ipad for your student this school year, collection will start May 21st. Please see return dates below:

1. Kg on Tuesday May 21..
2. 1st grade on Wednesday May 22.
3. 2nd grade on Thursday May 23.
4. 3rd and 4th grades on Friday May 24.

Things to make sure before returning:

1. No stickers, tape, or extras on iPad and case. These being left on could result in damage fees.

2. Batteries fully charged.

3. DO NOT erase iPads. iPads are not being erased this year and will be handed back to the students the way they turned them in.

This month first grade friends have been hard at work researching famous people from around the world. Today they displayed all they learned at a human wax museum.

Our PTO sends out a weekly newsletter with information about upcoming programs and activities you can get involved with at SES. Please access the latest PTO Newsletter at this link.

Stay connected with Southeastern PTO

Email: SoutheasternElemPTO@gmail.com

Instagram: @Southeastern PTO
Twitter: @Southeastern PTO

If interested in summer art camp with Mrs. Getz, click this link to register.

Please join Mrs. Bleill for Sports and Games PE Camp this summer! Week 1 is June 17-21, and week 2 is June 24-29. Please email Nikki Bleill at nbleill@hse.k12.in.us with questions. You can use this link to register.

Anyone wanting to spend time in the school, visit for lunch or chaperone a field trip must have a SafeVisitor background check on file with the district prior visiting. If you have not yet completed the background check, please click below to get started.

SES Lunch Visitor Procedures:

• Lunch visits will begin after Labor Day.

• Adults will be able to call in the day of by 8:30 a.m. and sign up to have lunch with their child; 8:30 a.m. is a FIRM deadline.

• Time slots will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Only one family per block will be allowed each day with a maximum of 2 visitors.

Time blocks:

• 10:15-10:45

• 10:45-11:15

• 11:15-11:45

• 11:45-12:15

• 12:15-12:45

• 12:45-1:15

Visitor Guidelines:

• All visitors will need to have their ID with them to sign in and sign out of the building. All visitors must have an approved valid Safe Visitor background check on file with the district before coming into the building. Visitors are required to wear their visitor badge and lanyard while in the building.

• All visitors must eat lunch with their child at the table designated for visitors.

• NO restaurant food or drink may be brought in, Ex: McDonalds, Chic Fil A, Jimmie Johns etc.

• Phones must be put away at all times.

• Students will not be pulled out of lunch to eat with siblings.

• Siblings not attending SES will be discouraged from attending lunch due to space constraints.

• You may only have your child eat lunch with you during this time. Friends and students who are extended family are not permitted

• We ask that when your child lines up with their class at the end of lunch, you check out in the office to turn your badge and lanyard in.

• All visitors must bring their own cash for a cafeteria lunch. You may not use your students lunch account to charge your lunch. Only cash will be accepted.

The Southeastern Elementary handbook has answers to many of your questions regarding policies and procedures for our upcoming school year. The handbook can be found on our website at ses.hseschools.org, or by clicking here.

Email: dchastain@hse.k12.in.us
Website: https://ses.hseschools.org/
Location: 12500 Cyntheanne Road, Fortville, IN, USA
Phone: 317-594-4340
Twitter: @SoutheasternEl1