HPE Patriot Post

April

01-30 = Crew Carwash e-Wash Fundraiser kickoff (purchase all month)

23 = PTO meeting (5:30pm)

24 = Big Woods Dine-to-Donate (Noblesville location from 4-9 p.m.)

May

04-09 = Staff Appreciation Week

07 = Fourth Grade track meet @ FHS (5:30pm)

09 = PTO Party on the Playground (6pm-9pm)

15 = Senior Breakfast (7:10am)

15-16 = Dental Days

22 = Kindy 500

26 = No School

28 = Last Day of School

Attendance for week of March 31st - April 3rd : 93.16 %

HPE Expectation/Goal is 97%

We are thrilled to celebrate and recognize our amazing Students of the Week for showing outstanding kindness in their words and actions! These students have gone above and beyond to spread positivity, lend a helping hand, and make our school a more welcoming and caring place.

Keep leading with kindness — your actions make a difference!

Please be mindful of last minute changes.

Monday = Mozzarella Cheese Stix with Green Beans

Tuesday = Global Meal - Indian Cuisine Butter Chicken

Wednesday = Cheeseburger/Hamburger with BBQ Baked Beans

Thursday = Dominos Pizza

Friday = Pancake & Sausage with Glazed Carrots

Salad = Chef

Bento = Stackable Box (Turkey coins, cheese, cucumber, fruit & crackers)

All lunches are served with milk, vegetable, and fruit.

The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has confirmed six cases of measles in the state — all connected to one outbreak in Allen County. There are no reported cases in our county, and the overall risk to the public in Indiana remains low.

Still, we want our families to be informed. Measles is a highly contagious illness that spreads through coughs, sneezes, or even talking. The virus can linger in the air or on surfaces for up to two hours.

What to Watch For:

Symptoms usually appear 7 to 14 days after exposure and include:

• High fever

• Cough

• Runny nose

• Red eyes

• A rash that typically starts at the hairline and spreads downward

School Guidelines:

Per state health regulations, students or staff exposed to measles without proof of immunity must stay home until they can provide documentation of immunity.

Those with medical or religious exemptions must stay home for 21 days following the last known case in the school.

How to Protect Your Family:

The best protection against measles is the MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) vaccine:

• Given at 12–15 months and again at 4–6 years

• Anyone born after 1957 without vaccination records may also be eligible

Talk with your child’s healthcare provider or contact the Fishers Health Department at (317) 567-5045 to learn more.

For additional information, visit:

• Fishers Health Department

• Indiana Department of Health

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Dear Families,

HSE Schools welcome the Smiles Program/Mobile Dentists to provide a free exam and cleaning to your student while they are in school. We understand many families do not have dental insurance and cannot afford the costs out of pocket, so we hope this will provide the dental care your student needs.

Mobile Dentists accepts dental insurance as well, so please provide that information if you’d like to register your student(s).

Harrison Parkway Elementary is hosting the Mobile Dentists on 5/15/2025 & 5/16/2025.

To register your student(s), please complete a form by using one of the following methods:

· Go to: www.myschooldentist.com, find your school in the listing and complete the form

· Scan the QR code to take you to the website

· Pick up a permission form and send in with your student or scan and email Jenny Leonard at: jleonard@hse.k12.in.us. Copies will be sent home with students.

Please complete all information on the form. If information is missing, you may be asked to complete another form. You may submit the form by Thursday April 24, 2025 to ensure Mobile Dentists have time to process the forms prior to the appointment date.

If you have any further questions, feel free to go to the website: www.myschooldentist.com

or contact Jenny Leonard.

Hi HPE families,

We’ve been talking this week about something really important in school right now: perseverance. It’s all about sticking with something, even when it gets tough. Whether it's a tricky homework problem or a challenging task, we’re teaching kids to keep trying and not give up too easily.

Here’s how you can help your child build this awesome skill at home:

1. Praise the Effort – Focus on the hard work they’re putting in, not just the outcome. Let them know that trying their best is what really matters.

2. Set Small Goals – Breaking tasks into smaller pieces can make big projects feel more manageable. It’s all about taking one step at a time!

3. Show Them How It’s Done – Kids learn a lot from watching you. When you face a challenge, let them see you keep going, even when it’s not easy.

4. Encourage a Growth Mindset – Remind them that it’s okay to make mistakes and that every mistake is a chance to learn and get better.

Perseverance helps kids push through the tough moments, and it’s a skill they’ll use for the rest of their lives. Thanks for helping us reinforce this at home!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Mrs. Williams

HPE School Counselor

rbwilliams@hse.k12.in.us

KINDERGARTEN

Summary: In this week’s lesson, your child will practice solving problems by offering to share and take turns.

Try This at Home: Encourage your child to offer to share and take turns with items at home.

1ST GRADE

Summary: In this week’s lesson, your child will learn and practice ways to make amends to start to solve a problem.

Try This at Home: If disagreements or hurt feelings occur at home between siblings or family members, help your child think of a way to make amends, help others feel good, and start to solve the problem.

2ND GRADE

Summary: In this week’s lesson, your child will learn that thinking of more than one way to solve a problem can help them find one that works better or that they like better.

Try This at Home: Ask your child to explain why it can be good to think of more than one way to solve a problem.

3rd GRADE

Summary: In this week’s lesson, your child will learn to analyze possible solutions to a problem by considering whether each solution gives each person what they want.

Try This at Home: Ask your child to explain how they would decide whether a solution works for each person involved in a problem.

4th GRADE

Summary: In this week’s lesson, your child will begin to learn a process for solving interpersonal problems. They’ll learn how to say the problem respectfully and without blame.

Try This at Home: Talk with your child about an interpersonal problem they’ve had at home. Help your child think about each person’s point of view, and then work together to say the problem respectfully.

President: Lindsey Berndt

Vice President: Amanda McCullough

Treasurer: Carla Sklorenko

Secretary: Jamie Davis

PTO Website: https://hpepto.com

Join our email list: https://volunteer-45556.cheddarup.com

Contact the PTO: HPEptoVolunteer@gmail.com

Stay informed and connected to the HPE community!

Like the PTO Page - https://www.facebook.com/HPEPTO and join the Harrison Parkway

Elementary Parents group on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/harrisonparkwayelementaryparents

24-25 Teacher Favorites

For Kroger, login to your online account or create one using the Kroger Plus Card number you already have or get a new one. Then go to www.kroger.com/communityrewards and enroll in Community Rewards. Search for “VA241” and select “HARRISON PARKWAY ELEMENTARY - PTO.”

Download the Box Tops app, shop as you normally would, then use the app to scan your store receipt within 14 days of purchase. The app will identify Box Tops products on your receipt and automatically credit your school’s earnings online. If you find any traditional Box Top “official coupons” on a product, please clip them and send them to school.

Donate money directly to the PTO with the ‘No Frills’ fundraiser! https://no-frills-fundraiser.cheddarup.com

Crew Carwash e-wash Fundraiser - April 1st - April 30th

Purchase an e-wash car wash from Crew Carwash the entire month of April and HPE gets 50% of the sales! Fundraiser starts 4/1 and goes until 4/30!

Use the QR code or follow this link to purchase washes -HPE Crew Carwash Fundraiser

Share with all your friends and family in Indiana too!

The e-washes will be delivered to the email provided at check out. You can purchase them for other people and forward them too! E-washes can be printed or they can be scanned directly from any smartphone. And, Crew e-washes never expire!

Here's a summary of the items needed for the coffee/snack cart:

Snacks:

• Gardetto's Original Recipe Chex Mix
• Bold Frito lay mix
• Classic Frito Lay mix

Other:

• Any surprise donation

If you would like to make a donation, please bring the item to the office and label it Coffee Cart. If anyone prefers to make a monetary donation, they can send it via Venmo to @andykari, using the last four digits 6260 if prompted. Please put coffee cart in the memo. Thank you for supporting the HPE staff! 😊

If your student will be absent from school, or tardy, for any reason, please report it to the office by 9:00am by calling the attendance line. You may leave a message 24 hours a day by calling 317-915-4210 and selecting 2.

If you prefer to communicate an absence by email, you may send a ParentSquare message or directly email Amy Powell, at apowell@hse.k12.in.us

Harrison Parkway Elementary has a Lost & Found located outside of the Music Room for any lost items. On the last day of each month, we donate all items to charities that serve people in need. Please have your student check it out if they are missing items.

Occasionally, parents must make unplanned transportation changes during the school day. All telephone calls must be received by 12:00 pm. This is to allow enough time to accurately deliver messages to teachers, as well as time to confirm the change if necessary. Please do not call the school after 12:00 pm to make a transportation change except in the case of extreme emergencies.

Just a reminder, we will not have lunch visitors the week before or after spring break. Our last date for lunch visitors is April 30. Thanks!

The Hamilton Southeastern Education Foundation (HSEF) is excited to invite families to participate in our annual Thank an Educator program and nominate exceptional educators and staff for enrollment in the Educator Honor Roll. This initiative offers a special opportunity to show appreciation for the remarkable individuals who inspire, support, and engage with our students every day.

From now until noon on May 2nd, HSEF is offering an opportunity to Thank an Educator! Through your $10 donation, each nominee will receive:

· Recognition on HSEF social media April 28 – May 7

· Notification of your generous gift through a certificate stating they have been recognized as outstanding, with a personal message from you included

· A $5 gift certificate from Schoolhouse 7 Cafe

· An entry into a drawing for a take and bake dinner for 6 from The Food Florist (one nominee selected from each building)

· A listing in the June issue of Fishers Magazine

· A permanent listing on our Educator Honor Roll

Fall Early Bird Registration Begins May 1st

We’re offering a record number of sports this fall! Register for football (including expanded girls flag divisions), cheer, soccer, volleyball, cross country, field hockey, fall baseball, fall softball, high school rugby sevens, boys and girls lacrosse stick skills, and esports. Early bird registration runs through May 31st at myathletics.com. Information will continue to be updated here. Fall into play with us!

Girls Volleyball Rec+ Evaluations May 7th and May 18th

Mudsock Youth Volleyball will hold Rec+ evaluations for incoming 5th through 8th graders (2025–26 school year) on Wednesday, May 7th, or Sunday, May 18th. Find all the details and sign-up information here. Participants must also be registered for the girls rec fall season to attend evaluations. Registration opens May 1st at myathletics.com.

Fall Registration Scholarships Available

Interested in scholarship opportunities for fall sports? Families may apply for one scholarship per season, per child. Applications must be submitted and approved during the open registration period, May 1st–31st. For more information, email [info@myathletics.com]info@myathletics.com.

If you or someone you know is at risk of self-harm, suicide, or harmful towards others, please contact one of the following (All lines are free, confidential, and available 24/7):

Community Health Network - Call 800-662-3445 or Text HELPNOW to 20121
National Suicide Prevention Hotline - Call 800-273-8255
LookUP - Call 800-284-8439 or Text LookUp to 494949

Mental Health Issues are common and treatable. Hamilton Southeastern Schools has a contract with Community Health Network and has a mental health therapist working with students in each of our schools. If you have questions or concerns please reach out to your school’s school counselor for further information.

A school safety mobile reporting app that allows students, staff and community members to provide anonymous information about concerns for their own safety or the safety of others. HSE Report it!, can be downloaded via Google Play or the Apple App Store. It’s anonymous and reports are made exclusively through the mobile app. HSE Report it! will has no length limitations or the need to remember a short code. Reporters can attach photos, screenshots, videos, documents and/or audio recordings to their concerns and they can engage in a two-way dialogue with a real person.

Harrison Parkway Elementary School

Website: https://hpe.hseschools.org/
Location: 14135 Harrison Parkway, Fishers, IN, United States
Phone: 317-915-4210
Twitter: @HPEPatriots

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