• August 13 Falcon Family Connection - for parents
• 5th Grade - 5:30-6:15 pm
• Related Arts - 6:30-700 pm
• 6th Grade - 7:15-8:00 pm
• August 14 5th grade Vision Screening
• August 15 Back to School Hang-Out for 6th Graders 4-5:30pm
• August 16 Back to School Hang-Out for 5th Graders 4-5:30pm
• August 20 Cross Country Interest Forms Due, 9:30am-3pm Team 5-4 Maker Playground Trip
• August 21 Picture Day with Lifetouch, 4-5pm First Cross Country Practice
• October 8 Picture Re-take Day

What a fabulous first week of school! Our teams focused on creating community within their classrooms/teams, share school-wide expectations & supports​, and finding ways to have everyone be seen & know they belong to their community!

As we begin to dive into content, our students will also be focused on learning more about how their brains work including the three parts of the brain that help them think and respond to stress, the parts of the brain responsible for controlling various behaviors & functions, and daily strategies that will help them calm down and focus.

We will continue this week to explore our school mission statement as we focus on how to SOAR at FCI. We will be collaborating with our students to consider how they can become supportive, open-minded, appreciative and reflective in their daily opportunities at FCI. These foundational focuses will work together to foster skills and attitudes to benefit our students on their journey of success.

Please join us for our Falcon Family Connection Tuesday evening, August 13th. This in-person opportunity allows for parents/guardians to meet teachers and learn about the classroom. There will be information shared about how you and your children can stay up-to-date with focus in the classroom, current content, assessment updates, how to access to Canvas & Skyward, and more.

There will be separate times for each grade level to join us. You may park in either parking lot and enter through doors adjacent to those parking lots. This year our Related Arts teachers will be holding a session in the gym between the fifth and sixth grade meetings. Please attempt to leave the parking lot as soon as you are able to allow for the next set of families to come in the building.

If you need time to have a conversation about your child, please schedule a time to meet or chat on the phone.

Schedule:

• 5:30-6:15pm - 5th grade
• 6:30-7:00pm - Related Arts (gym)
• 7:15-8:00pm - 6th grade

There is much information available in the Falcon Flyer! We will have information about school initiatives as well as upcoming opportunities for students. Mr. Williams and I will also be sharing student opportunities daily in our school video announcements. This is a great way for all students to hear a collaborative focus and keep in tune with all that is going on at FCI that they may become involved in.

We all are looking forward to the year ahead!

Kim Day, FCI Principal

Be sure to log into Skyward to complete all of the beginning of the year forms this week. It is imperative that all of these forms, as well as updates to address, phone numbers, email, emergency contacts, etc. be made so we may stay in touch as efficiently as possible throughout the year. Beyond our basic need for communication, this can be a safety issue if we need to contact you, or an emergency contact, related to your child if information is not accurate.

New this year is a Transportation Utilization Agreement - Please note: if a parent registers his or her student for bus transportation but does not utilize the bus by September the Transportation Department may remove them from the bus and the parent would then have to re-register the student, which the Transportation Department gets 3-business days to complete.

Picture day will be Wednesday, August 21, 2023. Order forms will be sent home with students. You may also order your school pictures today on online:

1. visit www.mylifetouch.com
2. Enter your Picture Day ID: EVT4VZ8SP
3. Order your perfect package-- and don't worry about returning anything on Picture Day!

Each team will rotate through our Related Arts classes weekly. Below is a quick look at the teams and their rotations to help you and your student remember which Related Arts class they will attend.

August 12-16 - rotation F

August 19-23 - rotation C

August 26-30 - rotation I

Remember for PE students need to have gym appropriate clothing and shoes.

Rotations will always be marked in the "What's Happening @ the Creek" section of this newsletter.

This first event of the year is next week on Friday, August 16 from 4-5:30pm!

The Back to School Hangout!

Want to HANG OUT with your fellow 5th grade Falcons after school, listen to music, play games, and eat pizza? Stay after school on to hangout and have some fun!

• 6th grade - Thursday, August 15th from 4:00-5:30pm
• 5th grade - Friday, August 16th from 4:00-5:30pm

Note that due to space/student numbers, we are separating grades this year at the Hang-outs. If you have a fifth and a sixth grade child, they will need to attend with their grade level.

Students may bring cash to purchase additional concessions: Pizza: $2.00 per additional slice, Candy, Snacks, & Drinks $1.00-$3.00 each. Cash only, small bills preferred.

** Please reach out to Mrs. Day (kday@hse.k12.in.us) if financial assistance is needed.**

Sign up at the GRADE-LEVEL appropriate links below for students and volunteers.

• 5th grade sign-up link - Event on Friday, August 16th from 4:00-5:30pm.*

• 5th Grade VOLUNTEER sign-up

*Ensure you select the correct sign-up for your child's grade level. Remember that if you have a 5th and a 6th grade child, they will need to attend with their grade level. (6th grade link is below)

Volunteers are needed to ensure our students have a fun & safe time at next week's Hangouts! Please sign-up to help if you can as we need many volunteers to allow for this student event. You must have a valid Safe Visitor Badge to volunteer. (6th grade volunteer link is below)

• 6th grade sign up/payment link - Event on Thursday, August 15th from 4:00-5:30pm. *
• 6th Grade VOLUNTEER sign-up

*Ensure you select the correct sign-up for your child's grade level. Remember that if you have a 5th and a 6th grade child, they will need to attend with their grade level. (5th grade link is above)

Volunteers are needed to ensure our students have a fun & safe time at next week's Hangouts! Please sign-up to help if you can as we need many volunteers to allow for this student event. You must have a valid Safe Visitor Badge to volunteer.

FIFTH (5th) Grade Drop off/Pick up Info:

• 5th grade students will be picked up at Doors 1 and 2 in the Front Parking Lot.

• Please travel north on Olio Rd. from 116th Street to enter the front parking lot. You will be asked to turn RIGHT and go NORTH to depart during the dismissal process. (See Hang Out map.)

SIXTH (6th) Grade Drop off/Pick up Info:

• 6th grade students will be picked up at Doors 13 and 19 in the North Bus Parking Lot.

• Please travel south on Olio Rd. from 126th Street to enter the bus parking lot. You will be asked to turn RIGHT and go NORTH to depart during the dismissal process. (See Hang Out map.)

If you attempt to pick-up in the incorrect location, we will not send students through the building to the other line for safety reasons. You will be required to get into the correct line for pick-up.

++Early Pick-up Procedures:++

If you need to pick-up your child early, go to Door 2 and a volunteer assist you in picking up your child. Families not working the event will not be allowed to go into the building. Ensure your child monitors the time and reports to door 2 at the time you will pick them up.

++Friendly Reminders:++

• Thank you for your patience throughout the pick-up process.

• It is imperative that everyone follow dismissal procedures to ensure safety for all. Volunteers will be located outside to assist with pick-up.

• Pick-up must be completed in the pick-up line.

• Families will not be allowed to walk to pick-up their child nor may a child walk to the parking lot.

• Families also may ++not++ park in the Royalwood Parking Lot. This is a safety concern per our Student Resource Officers.

Click the button above to find all of the details about our amazing Parent Teacher Organization:

Calendar for the year, Spirit Wear Sale, Student Planners, and Volunteer sign-ups.

Indiana law requires that all 5th grade students have a vision screen performed for near and distance vision. FCI will be screening 5th grade students on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. If your child wears glasses or contacts, please be sure that your child wears/brings them that day.

If your child fails the vision screen, he/she will bring a letter home with the result sometime prior to fall break. If you have questions or concerns, please contact our school nurse, Carol Gump, during normal school hours.

The Indiana State Department of Health requires all 6th grade students to receive additional immunizations prior to the first day of school in August. The required shots are:

• Tdap (Tetanus diphtheria & acellular pertussis) booster
• Meningococcal conjugate

If your child has previously had a religious or medical exemption on file, a new form needs completed each year. Forms are located on the HSE website under 'Departments', 'Health Services', then 'Immunizations'.

Please send your child’s updated immunization record (or religious/medical exemption form) to FCI school nurse, Carol Gump, either by email, fax, or mail/hand delivery as soon as possible so that Skyward can be updated. The nurse can be reached during normal school hours, or by email at cgump@hse.k12.in.us, to answer any questions you have about your child’s immunization status.

Starting a new school year is an exciting time, but it can also bring about stress or anxiety. You can help calm your child's fears with these easy tips.

Ease into the Routine - Switching from a summer to school schedule can be stressful for everyone in the household. Avoid first-day-of-school craziness by practicing your routine a few days in advance. Set the alarm clock, go through your morning schedule, and get going early in the morning. Routines help kids feel comfortable, and establishing a solid school routine will make the first day of school much smoother.

Connect with the School - For many of our students, they are starting at a new and larger, building. Ease any anxiety about a new building and/or new teachers by taking advantage of opportunities to see the school.

• The Falcon Family Connection Night on Tuesday, August 13 is an opportunity for parents to learn more about FCI, their child's teachers, and how to help their child be successful here at school. 5th Grade - 5:30-6:15 pm, Related Arts - 6:30-7:00 pm, 6th Grade - 7:15-8:00 pm

Tool Up - Taking the time to shop for and organize school supplies and other essentials can help your child feel prepared. Before obtaining their schedule the first week of August, you can stock up from the general supply list posted on the FCI website. Know that once your child has been assigned to a teaching team, you will have a chance to get all of the details needed for the year.

Connect with Friends - A familiar face can make all the difference when starting a new school year. Summer schedules are busy, and your child may have lost touch with their friends from last year. Encourage them to reconnect with a friend from the bus or last year's team. Also, help them to get excited about the idea of meeting new friends with the new year.

6th Grade Falcon Families!

We are excited about the upcoming school year! As 6th graders, your students have a special opportunity to learn how to play an instrument in band or orchestra. It is not too late to sign up if you have not already done so!

Find all the necessary information and steps in our informational newsletter!

For incoming 6th grade students who did not get a chance to try on an instrument this Spring, but still have an interest in participating in band or orchestra for this school year, it is not too late!

You can make an appointment with Paige's Music at www.paigesmusic.com to try on instruments.

Once you have gone through the try on process, you can follow the steps outlined in our newsletter, see the link above!

Please contact the band directors, Mr. Spidel brspidel@hse.k12.in.us and Mrs. Hochstetler rhochstetler@hse.k12.in.us or the orchestra director, Mr. Wirtz awirtz@hse.k12.in.us with any questions.

Be a part of Fall Creek Intermediate's First club of the year!

Forms are due August 20.

Download and print the form from the attachment here or pick up a form at the Club Hub just outside of the counselor's office at school!

Listen to morning announcements and read upcoming newsletters for information on our school's activities.

Daily arrival:

Breakfast service will start on August 8

Car Riders

• Staff will invite students into building beginning at 8:45am through door 2 (cafeteria). These students will wait in the cafeteria until 9:00am.
• Student arriving between 9:00-9:15am may enter through either door 1 (office) or door 2 (cafeteria).
• Students will be tardy if arriving at school after 9:15am.
• If students would like breakfast, they will go directly to the cafeteria (not their classrooms) to purchase items of their choice. Students will eat breakfast in the cafe before returning to their classrooms.

• Students will report to lockers upon entry to store their items and gather those to take to classes.
• Teachers will meet students at the doors of the classrooms.

YMCA - Before School Care

• Students arrive at door 2 (by cafeteria) to be signed in by their parent/guardian.
• Students will wait in the cafeteria until dismissal at 9:00am when bell rings.

Bus Riders

• Students will enter the building via their team-assigned doors.
• If students would like breakfast, they will go directly to the cafeteria (not the classroom) to purchase items of their choice. Students will eat breakfast in the cafe.
• Students will report to lockers upon entry to store their items and gather those to take to class.
• Teachers will meet students at door of the classroom.

All Students

• At 3:50pm a bell will sound to signal the opportunity to pack up for dismissal. Students should follow directions from teachers regarding this process.
• Students will leave classrooms at the 3:55pm dismissal bell.

Car Riders

• Students exit via door 1 (doors in front of office).
  
• Students will wait outside the front doors on the sidewalk as they wait for their rides as staff supervises.
• Note that students will not be allowed to walk to a vehicle in the parking lot. Additionally, entrance into the vehicle from the curb (not the parking lot side) is preferred and safer.
• No technology can be out/used during car rider dismissal unless indicated by an adult on dismissal coverage.

Bus Riders

• Students exit via doors to the bus lot as assigned.
• Students will board their buses.
• Students will sit in assigned seats and follow bus procedures.
  
• No technology can be out/used during car rider dismissal unless indicated by an adult on dismissal coverage.

Walking Students

• Walking to or from school is NOT permitted by students alone.
• Parents must accompany students. Parents must walk onto school property, make contact with dismissal coverage individual prior to walking home with child.

Please ensure that you are staying within the cones during drop-off and pick-up. This means patiently waiting in the "zipper" lines as well as not going around the cones at the ends of the aisles regardless of time of day. Students should also exit & enter vehicles on the side nearest the curb.

Additionally, when entering and exiting our parking lot, please be extremely cautious. This is why it is suggested that all travel northbound to both enter and then when exiting our parking lot. Doing otherwise, makes it challenging to enter & exit across the traffic on Olio especially with the traffic into and out of Fall Creek Junior High.

You may NOT park and get out of your vehicle to get your child from the curb at dismissal. If you need to get your child early, you must bring your driver's license into the office to check out your child

All of our practices are constructed for the safety of our students & families! Let's remember that our children are watching! We can set the good example! Thank you, Falcon family!

Southeastern Swim Club is seeking young people who want to be a part of a fun sport where there are no benchwarmers!

Swim Team, Pre-Team, and Swim Lessons:

• SSC was established in 1989 as a year-round, competitive swimming program for children ages 5-18+, including collegiate swimmers.
• Southeastern Swim School offers learn-to-swim classes.
• We have a variety of team levels based on age and ability, from beginner to advanced.
• Located at the Hamilton Southeastern High School Natatorium (12499 Olio Rd. Door #10)
• Swimmers should arrive in swimsuit with goggles and towel (changing facilities available)
• Swimmers should be prepared to demonstrate their swimming skills for appropriate placement with our programs

Evaluations:

August 15th 5:30-7:30pm

August 21st 5:30-7:30pm

Evaluation takes 10-15 min.

No fee for evaluation

To Schedule Evaluation or More Information:

southeasternswim.org hstreett@southeasternswim.org

Fall Creek Intermediate - Youth Development YMCA (indymca.org)

There is only before school care at Fall Creek Intermediate School. After school care is not available.

We are looking for children aged 5 – 14 who have not taken swim lessons at the YMCA in the last 12 months (or ever!) who would be interested in the Safety Around Water (SAW) free swim lessons program. There are 2 opportunities to take the course. The Saturdays of August or the Saturdays of September from 12:30 – 1:30pm. The course is all 4 Saturdays building on each other, so attendance each Saturday is necessary.

The August program will consist of 2 half hour lessons each Saturday starting August 10th. (August 10, 17, 24, 31)

The September program will start September 7th. (September 7, 14, 21, 28)

To register please call the Fishers YMCA at 317-595-9622 or use the QR code below. If you have questions regarding the program, please contact the Senior Aquatics Director Amy Wentzel: awentzel@indymca.org

https://indy.recliquecore.com/programs/41911/?locations=16#division%2062554

Winter Program Registration Opens August 1:

Grow with the sport you love or try something new this winter. Just don’t miss your opportunity to get out there. Early bird registration is open at myathletics.com.

Find all program details on the Mudsock website.

Winter Registration Scholarships:

Winter Sports - August 1 through August 31

Email info@myathletics.com for more information.

Monday, August 12, rot. F

• 9:30am Band and Orchestra Begins

Tuesday, August 13, rot F

• Falcon Family Connection, 5:30-6:15pm 5th Grade, 6:30-7:00pm Related Arts, 7:15-8:00pm 6th Grade

Thursday, August 15, rot F

• 5th Grade Vision Screening during school hours
• 6th Grade Back to School Hang Out 4-5:30pm

Friday, August 16, rot F

• Spirit Day - Wear the color blue or your Falcon gear!
• 5th Grade Back to School Hangout 4-5:30pm
  

Monday, August 19, rot. C

Tuesday, August 20, rot C

• Cross Country Forms Due
• 9:30am-3pm Anderson/Heideman Maker Playground Study Trip

Wednesday, August 21, rot C

• School Picture Day
• 4-5pm Cross Country Practice
• 9:30am-3pm Anderson/Heideman Maker Playground Study Trip

Thursday, August 22, rot C

• 4-5pm Cross Country Practice
• 9:30am-3pm Chemelewski/Cordova Maker Playground Study Trip

Friday, August 23, rot C

• Spirit Day - Wear the color blue or your Falcon gear!
• 9:30am-3pm Chemelewski/Cordova Maker Playground Study Trip

Attendance Phone: (317) 915-4228

Main Office Phone: (317) 915-4220

School Hours: 9:15am-4pm

Office Hours: 8:45am-4:30pm

Office Email: fci-general@hse.k12.in.us

Important Safety Reminders

• Office Entry - When you ring the buzzer for entry, remember that the office staff will ask you your name, intent, child's name/homeroom to ensure those that enter FCI should enter.
• Photo ID - Please have photo ID such as your driver's license ready for identification purposes.
• Door 1 entry - All visitors must enter via door 1 regardless of time of day. Please do not come in the cafeteria door with students before school.
• Bus lot - Do not enter the bus lot prior to bus arrival or while buses are in the lot.
• Drop-off - Please make all attempts possible to have your child exit your vehicle on the side of the curb. Exit the opposite side and walking in between cars is not safe.

Late Arrival Drop-Off

Students must be accompanied into the building and signed in by parents/guardians any time after 9:15am. Students should not come in by themselves.

Early Dismissal

Please notify the school in advance of an early dismissal. You can send a note in with your student or call the front office. At pick up, parents must come inside the building to sign out their child. Parents must ring the buzzer and indicate that they are picking up their child. Photo ID is required to be provided to office staff every time students are signed out. We will not release your child to anyone other than the legal guardians listed in Skyward without written or verbal permission.

Transportation Changes

If the child is aware of how they are going home in the afternoon, no note or call is needed. However, if there is a change during the day the student is not aware of, please call the office (317) 915-4220 by 2:30pm to ensure a safe and efficient dismissal.

Per HSE Policy, visitors and volunteers must have their Safe Visitor Badge scanned by office staff to check-in to the building.

If you do not have a Safe Visitor Badge, please find the directions to apply for one listed here https://www.hseschools.org/departments/school-safety under Visiting and Volunteering.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Tobi Fields at 317-594-4100.

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. Mental Health & School Counseling - Hamilton Southeastern School Corporation (hseschools.org)

All students in HSE Schools deserve to come to school free of fear and to feel safe to be their authentic selves. Discrimination of any type is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated at HSEHS Schools – this includes sexual harassment (Title IX) and discrimination based on disabilities or race (Titles II and VI).

If students ever experience any type of harassment, we ask that they report this immediately to an administrator, school counselor or trusted adult. Beyond reporting directly to building officials, HSE Schools has an entire support system in place for filing concerns and complaints, which can be located on our District website. Non-Discrimination & Non-Harassment Statement - Hamilton Southeastern School Corporation (hseschools.org)

Assistant Principal - Mr. Marc Williams (mwilliams@hse.k12.in.us)

Email: FCI-General@hse.k12.in.us
Website: https://fci.hseschools.org/
Location: 12011 Olio Road Fishers, IN 46037
Phone: (317) 915-4220
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fall-Creek-Intermediate-Falcons/536020973132615
Twitter: @FCI_Falcons