DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY NEWSLETTER
October 4, 2024 Newsletter
News from the Office
PICTURE RETAKES ARE 10/25/24. IF YOU WANT PICTURES RETAKEN, PLEASE RETURN THE PICTURE PACKET THAT DAY TO PHOTOGRAPHER.
REMINDER: FALL BREAK 10/14 - 10/18/24
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.
PTO NEWS
⭐Dine to Donate: Texas Roadhouse Tuesday, October 9th 4pm-10pm⭐
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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
NEWS FROM CAFETERIA
October Cafeteria Happenings:
Thursday, October 10th- Buy a Meal Deal and get a FREE cookie!
Global Meal, October 22nd: Jamaican Chicken Curry served as an entree or sample.
Harvest of the Month- Figs! During the month we will be sampling this summer fruit in a variety of ways!
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, bverhoestra@hse.k12.in.us, 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
Carrie Colglazier Scholarship Workday
Mark your calendars...
Saturday, November 9th will be the 21st Annual Carrie Colglazier Scholarship Workday. Students from FFA, National Honor Society, Girls Soccer and Girls Track will be available to work. For more information and to sign up to hire workers go to carriecolglazier.org/;
In the summer of 2003, Carrie Colglazier a 2002 Hamilton Southeastern graduate was tragically killed by a drunk driver. Carrie was a two sport All-State athlete in soccer and track and was very involved in the FFA program here at HSE. Carrie was extremely passionate about her family, friends, teammates and her teachers and coaches. She took a great deal of pride in being a Royal.
Workday is Saturday, November 9, 2024.
KIDS COATS
Dear HSE Families,
As you're clearing out your closets for the upcoming winter season, we encourage you to consider donating your old (or new) winter gear to help those in need.
Hamilton Southeastern Schools is partnering with Kids Coats of Hamilton County to collect coats, hats, gloves, mittens, boots, and snow pants. Starting Monday, September 30, each school will have a collection box located near the main entrance where you can drop off these much-needed items.
Kids Coats is in particular need of all sizes, especially adult sizes for tweens and teens. The collection will run through Friday, October 11, with distribution taking place on Saturday, November 2, at Saint Louis De Montfort Catholic Church.
For more information, please click here.
Your generous donation will make a difference for a child or family in need this winter. Thank you in advance for your support and for helping us spread warmth in our community!
Sincerely,
HSE Schools
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.