Geist Gazette

Website: https://ges.hseschools.org/

Location: 14051 East 104th Street, Fishers, IN 46037
Phone: 317-915-4260
Twitter: @TherisaSeymour

Facebook: Geist Elementary PTO

2/4 - Community Based Trip (Cook, Meier)

2/6 - PTO Meeting

2/28 - GES Science Night

Kindergarten Enrollment is open for the 2025-2026 school year. Visit HSESchools.org to enroll!

Each 1st, CFL, & 3rd grade student can invite up to 4 adults to attend their music class in person or attend virtually through Microsoft Teams into their music class! Adult family members and guardians can join and children that are not in K-12th grade. Come watch and explore singing, dancing, and instruments with us! The Microsoft Teams link will be emailed out the weekend before the event if someone would like to join from work or from out of town.

All adults attending in person must have a background check completed and have a valid Safe Visitors Badge through Hamilton Southeastern Schools. If you already have a valid Safe Visitors Badge, then you are good to go! If not, please complete the online procedure ASAP. Please note HSE background checks only last 3 years so make sure yours is up to date. You will not be permitted in the school for the event if you do not have a background check completed and a valid Safe Visitors Badge. PreK and younger children are welcome and do not need a safe visitor badge. Here is the link to the website https://www.hseschools.org/departments/school-safety .

1st Grade Performance Times:

Kelber’s Class: 1/31 1:20pm

Barmore’s Class: 2/3 1:20pm

Savin’s Class: 2/4 1:20pm

Pasco’s Class: 2/5 1:20pm

Knox’s Class: 2/6 1:20pm

3rd Grade Performance Times:

Dobbins’ Class: 1/31 9:40am

Friedle’s Class: 2/3 9:40am

Povinelli’s Class: 2/4 8:50am

Bradburn’s Class: 2/5 8:50am

Bullock’s Class: 2/6 8:50am

Galliher’s Class: 2/6 9:40am

CFL & LS Performance Times:

Meier's & Cook's Students: 2/11 12:30pm

Congratulations to our 4th Grade Science Bowl team for placing 5th in the state at this year's Science Bowl.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We are excited to host Career Week at Geist Elementary, and we would love for you to participate! This special week is dedicated to career exploration, giving our students the opportunity to learn about different professions and gain insight into the world of work.

We invite you to be a guest speaker in your child’s classroom and share your career journey. Your experience and knowledge can inspire our students as they begin thinking about their own future paths. You can talk about:

• What your job entails

• The education and skills needed

• A typical day in your field

• Why you enjoy your career

If you are interested, please let your child’s teacher know, so we they can coordinate scheduling. Career Week will take place from Monday, Feb. 24th-Friday, Feb. 28th, and we will work with you to find a convenient time.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a lasting impact on our students! We look forward to hearing from you!

Best regards,
Lisa Keller

School Counselor

2024-2025 Geist Elementary Yearbook

ORDERS DUE MARCH 1

Each full-color yearbook costs $19 (plus 7% tax)

Order Online: Click or type in the website www.cripephoto.com

Select GES and click the button for Yearbooks

Congratulations to these Gators! They were chosen by a staff member as the January Gator of the Month.

Our character traits focused on students who utilize a growth mindset and set goals for themselves.

These Gators demonstrate the following learning traits:

Open-minded: Willingness to try new and sometimes difficult things

Creativity: Having or showing an ability to make new things or think of new ideas

IN CLASS:

• January 27 – February 14: Striking an object with control using a short handled implement

OUT OF CLASS:

• HSE HS Athletics Schedule: https://hseathletics.com/Events
• Heart Hike: https://www.playfishers.com/466/Heart-Hike
• Storywalk: https://playfishers.com/333/StoryWalk
• Fishers Softball Skills Camp: https://fisherstigersathletics.com/Article/50945
• Geist 5K, 10K, Half Marathon: https://www.geisthalf.com
• Open Gym at Fishers JH: https://www.playfishers.com/790/Open-Gym-at-Fishers-Junior-High

It's February! Our character trait is Compassionate: To care about others, treat them with kindness, and feel a strong desire to help people in need.

Our Gators show compassion to one another often; yet we will explore other ways of showing compassion to others.

There will be many opportunities at home in which to identify compassionate moments. Our Gator challenge is to show compassion for others daily and to recognize how it makes ourselves and others feel when we do so.

Kindergarten

Second Step Digital Curriculum: Unit 2: Emotion Management

Lesson 10: What Are They Feeling?

Students will be able to label feelings using behavioral and contextual clues and demonstrate a way to feel calm.

Summary:

In this week’s lesson, your child will show that they can use body language and context clues to figure out how someone is feeling. They’ll also show they can use slow breathing as a way to help themselves feel calm when they encounter strong feelings.

Try This at Home:

Ask your child to tell you how they think others around them might be feeling, for example, a sibling or a character in a story, a movie, or a TV show.

First Grade

Second Step Digital Curriculum Unit 2: Emotion Management

Lesson 10: Noticing Clues

Students will be able to label feelings using behavioral and contextual clues and demonstrate a way to feel calm.

Summary:

In this week’s lesson, your child will show that they can use body language and context clues to figure out how someone is feeling. They’ll also show that they know ways to help themselves feel calm when they encounter strong feelings.

Try This at Home:

Ask your child to tell you some ways they’ve learned to feel calm when they get upset. Have them teach you how to use slow counting to feel calm.

Second Grade

Unit 2: Emotion Management (SS)

Lesson 8: Help Yourself Feel Better

Students will be able to generate helpful thoughts as a strategy to regulate strong feelings.

Summary:

In this week’s lesson, your child will learn how to use positive self-talk to help themselves feel better when they’re upset, disappointed, or worried.

Try This at Home:

Ask your child what they want to tell themselves when they’re having a tough day. Encourage them to use positive self-talk at home.

Third Grade

Second Step Digital Curriculum Unit 2: Emotion Management

Lesson 10: Strength of Feelings

Students will be able to recognize differences between levels of intensity of similar emotions. Summary:

In this week’s lesson, your child will practice identifying different intensities of the same feeling by giving personal examples.

Try This at Home:

Ask your child if they can give examples of times they felt strong emotions like furious or excited.

Fourth Grade

Second Step Digital Curriculum Unit 1: Growth Mindset and Goal Setting

Lesson 4: Reflecting on Our Journey

Students will be able to reflect on the goal-setting process.

Summary:

In this week’s lesson, your child’s class will reflect on their journey of working toward their 2-week goal.

Try This at Home:

Ask your child about their experience with setting a class goal and working toward it. What worked? What didn’t work? What could they do next time? Reflect on a goal you’ve worked toward and what you learned.

HOT OPTIONS

Monday- Queso tomato soup with Grilled Cheese dippers

Tuesday- Orange Chicken with fried rice and fortune cookie

Wednesday- Breaded Chicken Sandwich -Also LUCKY TRAY DAY

Thursday-Pizza- Cheese only

Friday- Chicken and waffles (with syrup)

DAILY HOT OPTION: Impossible Burger (Vegetarian)

COLD OPTIONS FOR THE WEEKPBJ

Garden Salad-hard boiled egg

Taco Pasta Salad-this is the specialty salad choice

Bento box- Pizza Pack

FRIDAY IS ICE CREAM DAY (1.25 money in account or in hand to purchase)

The GES Café welcomes lunch visitors! Sign-ups will be available one week in advance (cutoff is 10am on Friday the week prior), with a maximum of two visits per month. All visitors must have an approved valid Safe Visitor background check on file with the district before coming into the building. All visitors will need to have their ID with them to sign in to the building.

• NO restaurant food or drink may be brought in for lunch.
• Phones must be put away at all times/No pictures may be taken during your visit.
• One visitor will be allowed per grade level per day.
• Adults only please.
• Adults may purchase a lunch for $4.30 at the time of signup. Check or cash exact change only please. Please indicate your child's teacher and your lunch preference: 'Hot Lunch', 'Salad', 'Bring from Home', or 'None'.
  
• Please proceed to the office to check out when your child's teacher picks up the class.
• Sign ups for the week of Feb. 10: https://signup.com/go/gZfxmBU

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Get Involved: Click Here for current volunteer opportunities!

Contact Us: gesptopres@gmail.com

2/6 PTO Meeting @ 9:30am

2/13 3rd Grade Kindness Day Celebration

2/14 Kg, 1st, 2nd, & 4th Grade Kindness Day Celebrations

2/17 Dine to Donate Puccinis

2/28 Science Night

Last week on National Handwriting Day we decided to surprise GES Students with the Student Surprise Cart and let each student select a pencil or pen to take home!

We have been busy keeping the staff lounge stocked up this month- Thank you to all of the families who have contributed!

Mark your calendars! After receiving feedback from teachers, students, and families, the PTO has decided to replace Geist Elementary’s Earth Day Celebration with a “Kindness” Celebration. The Kindness Celebration will follow the same format as Winter Celebration. If you are interested in volunteering, please click on the SignUp link below- slots are on a first come, first serve basis.

Kindness Celebration Sign Up Link

During the celebration students will be able to distribute Valentine’s cards to their classmates. For ease of distribution, please leave the “To” section of the valentine blank or write “my friend” and simply have your child sign their name at the bottom. Any additional items that are with the valentines must be attached to the card (no goodie bags or candy containing peanuts). Any candy items received will not be consumed at school and will be sent home with your child. Please bring in Valentines by Monday, February 10th.

Families who wish to donate a box of extra Valentine’s Day cards for a child in need can have their child bring the unopened box on Monday, February 10th.

March 21st from 6-8pm- Save the Date! More details coming soon!

Join us at Puccinis on Monday, February 17th from 4pm-close and Geist Elementary PTO will receive 20% of the total amount you spend. Just present this flyer when you pay- good for Dine in or Carryout!

Did you know you can raise money for our school by grocery shopping? The PTO participates in retail rewards through Kroger Community Rewards and Box Tops for Education. Here is how to enroll:

Kroger: link your rewards card here: https://www.kroger.com/account/communityrewards/

Box Tops: Download the app and scan your paper or digital receipts to earn credit for participating products.

Curious about rugby? Join Mudsock Youth Rugby for a FREE Try-It Day on Sunday, February 23rd at Fall Creek Intermediate:

This event is open to 2nd–8th grade boys and girls and is the perfect opportunity to learn about this exciting, inclusive sport. Our experienced coaches and board members will be on hand to teach fundamental skills, answer questions about the upcoming spring season and introduce youth to the growing sport of rugby. Learn more including times here.

Sign Up Now - Spring Sport Registration Remains Open:

Get ready for an action-packed spring! With 9 sports to choose from, there’s something for every skill level and interest. Registration is now open at myathletics.com. 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!