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

Congratulations to our three GES retirees! Thank you for your service and dedication to our school community. Your presence will be missed, but we’re excited for all the great things retirement holds for you, and we wish you all the best in this next chapter of life.

Tanya Barmore 28 years

Jeanine Scott 31 years

Ellen Cross 12 years

• 5/26 NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day)
• 5/28 4th Grade Clap Out (8:30)
• 5/30 Report Cards Post to Skyward
• 7/31 Before the Bell
• 8/6 First Day of School

Is your child missing something? Our lost and found is FULL of coats, shirts, water bottles and more! Come check in the office with your safe visitor badge and claim what's yours before the year ends!!

All library books are now due. If your student still has books checked out, you will receive an email notice today. Please return these books on Monday. Thank you for your help! Please contact Jennifer Harmon at jharmon@hse.k12.in.us with any questions.

HOT OPTIONS

• Cooks Choice

• PBJ

We are looking for someone to help from 10:00-2:00 daily during lunches. If you are interested or have any questions please contact jbarnes@hse.k12.in .us

During May, these students were recognized for the following character traits:

Integrity: Being honest and true to your beliefs of what is 'right', no matter who or what tempts you.

Honorable: To be honest, fair and worthy of respect.

• May 27th, ALL GES Students
• Bongo Boy and grade level drum sessions! If your student is sensitive to loud sounds, please have them bring silencing headphones or earplugs to school. 150 drums being played in a gym can get really loud. I even wear earplugs on this day.
• May 28th
• The last day of school will be an R day for all related arts classes.

• Talent & Hobby Day was a huge success in music class! We had everything from coin collections to art and from drum set to singing! It’s always a treat to see what our students are passionate about!

• 2nd-4th did basketball rhythms and choreography in Music & PE this past week while K-1st did a dance collaboration.

• Kindergarten had a wonderful performance of “Gettin Down with Mama Goose" earlier this month!

Summer Sports Camps

• 3 v 3 Basketball Tournament
• https://hseathletics.com/Article/66534
• Fishers Parks Sports & Athletic Camps
• https://fishersparks.com/activities-events/camps/summer-camp/schedule/sports-camps/
• 2025 FHS Tigers Baseball Youth Summer Camp
• https://fisherstigersathletics.com/Article/30446 2025
• HSE Royals Youth Tennis Camp
• https://hseathletics.com/Article/67243 2025
• HSE Royals Youth Boys Volleyball Camp
• https://hseathletics.com/Article/64909 2025
• HSE Royals Youth Football Camp
• https://hseathletics.com/Article/65244 2025
• HSE Royals Youth Cheerleading Camp
• https://hseathletics.com/Article/65247 2025 HSE
• Royals Youth Girls Basketball Camp
• https://hseathletics.com/Article/65248 2025 HSE
• Royals Youth Girls Volleyball Camp
• https://hseathletics.com/Article/65250 2025
• HSE Royals Youth Dance Camp
• https://gofan.co/event/3527775?schoolId=IN976 2025 HSE
• Royals Youth Baseball Camp
• https://hseathletics.com/Article/65253
• 2025 HSE Royals Youth Boys Basketball Elite Skills Academy Camp
• https://hseathletics.com/Article/66455 2025
• HSE Royals Youth Boys Basketball Camp
• https://hseathletics.com/Article/66454
• 2025 HSE Royals Youth Boys Basketball Shooting Camp
• https://hseathletics.com/Article/66453

Exploring Possibilities. Discovering Passions. Creating Connections. https://www.hseschools.org/academics/journey-of-a-student

Our Gators represent HSE’s collective vision for guiding and empowering students from kindergarten through graduation on their paths to a successful future.

This year, and in the years to come, we engage our students with skills, knowledge and attributes to begin this journey. Our Gator of the Month character traits each month are a vital means of guiding student knowledge, skills and attributes!

You are a HUGE part of this journey, as their parents and caregivers. We can’t thank you enough!

• Get Connected: Follow us on Facebook @GeistElementaryPTO for updates on our upcoming events and how you can participate!
• Get Involved: Click Here for current volunteer opportunities!
• Contact Us: gesptopres@gmail.com

• 5/28 4th Grade Clap Out

Huge thanks to Mr. Gafkjen for organizing an incredible Field Day last Friday! Our students had a blast being active outdoors, enjoying the sunshine, and cooling off with a Kona Ice treat. Shout out to the awesome parent volunteers who helped make the day run so smoothly—we’re grateful you could join the fun!

As we wrap up a fantastic year at Geist, we’re already looking ahead to two of our favorite traditions returning this fall!

Friday, September 26, 2025

Gator Gallop (during the school day)

Fall Festival (family fun in the evening)

It’s never too early to plan for these student-favorite events—we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

We want to thank a few amazing PTO members who are hanging up their hats: Ashley Clarkson, Angie Commorato, Kerri Hubble, Kim Mark, Kate Perez, and Tamara Bove. A special shout out to Clint Wilson for supporting our Dine-to-Donate efforts behind the scenes!

You’ve each helped make GES shine—thank you!

We’re also excited to introduce the 2025–2026 PTO Executive Board:

Co-Presidents: Brandy Alderson & Beth Jenkins

Co-Vice Presidents: Shelley Cuskaden & Mindee Upton

Co-Secretaries: Jennifer Shoreman & Natalie Skillman

Treasurer: Stephanie Wolfe

Assistant Treasurer: Melissa Gray

Members at Large: Stephanie Nader & Lisa Schoenrock

Here’s to another great year ahead with our incredible Gator community! Speaking of…we’re busy making exciting plans for next school year and would love for YOU to be a part of it! Join our PTO team: 2025-2026 Volunteer Interest Form

School supply kits for the 2025–2026 school year are officially available!

• 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.