DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY NEWSLETTER
September 13, 2024 Newsletter
News from the Office
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.
DCE Handbook
Food For Thought Food Drive Next Week
TURNOVER HUNGER 2024 (September 6-16, 2024)
LAST COLLECTION DAY IS MONDAY
For the 4th year in a row, we are partnering with Fishers Youth Assistance Program (FYAP), on the Meijer Turnover Hunger food drive as a part of the Food for Thought community fund. Between September 6-16, we are asking the following breakfast, snack, and dinner items to be brought in by building type:
- Grades PreK-4: boxed oatmeal or fruit snacks
- Grades 5-8: granola bars, or Belvita bars
- Grades 9-12: ramen noodles or Pop Tarts
PTO NEWS
MUM PICK UP IS TODAY FROM 3 - 5 P.M.
PLEASE CLICK ON BELOW PTO NEWSLETTER TO ORDER CARNIVAL TICKETS.
PTO Newsletter
DCE PTO Linktree
https://linktr.ee/deercreekpto
Follow DCE PTO on Facebook
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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
Attendance Awareness Month
At Hamilton Southeastern Schools, our primary goal is to ensure every student receives a high-quality education, but we can't do it alone. Frequent absences hinder academic progress, adding stress for students, families, and teachers. That’s why we’re asking families to partner with us in ensuring regular attendance, so together, we can support every student’s academic success. Click the link to learn more: https://www.hseschools.org/posts/~board/district-news/post/present-for-success-attendance-matters
Present for Success: Attendance Matters Featured - Hamilton Southeastern School Corporation
BOOK OF THE MONTH
Ruby is a creative, adventurous girl who one day finds out that she has a worry. She hides the worry, so it grows and stops her from being her adventurous self. This book guides conversations about worries as something we can be aware of and control.
YouTube Link to book (for newsletter): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIPMZGPF64c
NEWS FROM CAFETERIA
Our September Harvest of the Month is Corn! We will be highlighting corn and preparing it in different ways for students to try.
Global Flavors are returning this year! Our September Global Flavor is Spanish Cuisine. On September 19th (in addition to our regular menu offerings) we will be offering Paella as an entree or sample.
Beth Verhoestra
Cafeteria Manager
Deer Creek Elementary
(317)594-4840
The cafeteria will begin offering snacks for purchase (.90-$1.25) to 1st-4th grade students.
The cafeteria will begin offering ice cream weekly. The cost is $1.25. Students must have money in their account or bring money in. We will be offering a variety of flavors, gluten free and dairy free options. If you would like to put restrictions on your student's lunch account please email or call Beth Verhoestra, DCE Cafeteria Manager.
LUNCH MENU - WEEK 1
Detailed Lunch Menus can be found on the HSE website: hseschools.org
WEEK 1
Monday - Calzone
Tuesday - Walking Tacos
Wednesday - Chicken Nuggets
Thursday - Sloppy Joes
Friday - French Toast and Sausage
WEEK 2
Monday - Mozzarella Sticks
Tuesday - Egg Roll and Pot Stickers
Wednesday - Cheeseburger/Hamburger
Thursday - Pinwheel Pepperoni Pizza
Friday - Pancake with Sausage
WEEK 3
Monday - Sweet Thai Ramen Bowl
Tuesday - Hot Dogs
Wednesday - Breaded Chicken Sandwich
Thursday - Big Daddy 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:
Winter Recreational Basketball Registration is Open
- Boys Basketball - Registration for the Mudsock Boys Basketball rec season (K - 8th) and (New) Mudsock Elite (formerly Rec+) is open at myathletics.com. Please note, Mudsock Elite will be separate from the rec league; players who register for Mudsock Elite will NOT be required to register for rec basketball. Learn more.
- Girls Basketball - Registration for the Mudsock Girls Basketball rec season (K-8) is open now at myathletics.com. Save-the-date for the November 2nd Recreational Opening Day Jamboree. Learn more.
(New) esports - Registration for our brand-new esports league is just around the corner, and it’s open to gamers in the 10U-14U divisions. Team play kicks off this winter. Information will be updated here soon.
Volunteer of the Month Nominations – Fall sport families, has a coach or a board member gone out of their way to make your experience great this season? We would love to hear about it! Thank you for emailing info@myathletics.com to nominate them.
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.