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February 17 -- No School (President's Day)

February 18 -- No School (Flex Day)

February 19 -- 5:30 PM Girls' Basketball Game at Lapel, Dine to Donate at 101 Craft Kitchen

February 20 -- 5:30 PM Girls' Basketball Game at Riverside

February 22 -- 8:00 AM VEX Competition at SCI, 9:00 AM Girls' Basketball Intermediate Tournament at HIJH

February 25 -- 5:30 PM Girls' Basketball Game vs Westfield, 6:30 PM 5th Grade Parents Creating Positive Relationships Meeting

February 26 -- 5:30 PM Girls' Basketball Game vs Mt Vernon

March 3 -- Dine to Donate at FoxGardin Family Kitchen

March 4 -- FCI Pacers Game Fundraiser Night

We are excited that Mr. Tim Mankin will be joining us to assist administratively at FCI until our new Assistant Principal has been named and arrived.

Mr. Mankin was the principal at HIJH and has years of experience working with middle level students. He started at FCI on Wednesday, February 12 and will stay with us until March 21. We're so excited to welcome him!

"Good afternoon, Falcons😊! I have been offered the opportunity to serve as your interim A.P., and I am eager to get started as an FCI Falcon. All of my experience as a teacher and administrator have been at the middle level…36 years total. After retiring as principal from HIJH in 2021 and then serving as interim principal at FCJH in 23-24, I welcome the chance to work exclusively with 5th and 6th graders at FCI. Eight words will be the foundation of my work with all of you: What are your needs? How can I help? Serving the students, families, and staff will be my top priorities. I look forward to meeting everyone! Go Falcons!"

Tim A. Mankin

Interim Assistant Principal

Fall Creek Intermediate School

Fall Creek Intermediate’s VEX Robotics team competed in the school’s first VEX Robotics tournament at Noblesville West Middle School February 8th. All our Falcon Bot Builders did a phenomenal job and two of our teams, The Tech Titans and The Fried Chickens, made it to the finals round. Tech Titans were able to pull away with a third-place tie and The Fried Chickens tied for seventh.

Our other teams had many great matches showcasing teamwork and talent. They successfully dodged any obstacle that came their way. We are SO PROUD of all our Falcon Robotics team members for their hard work through the season on the 8th.

Curious to learn more about VEX Robotics? Catch our team at Sand Creek Intermediate on February 22nd when we compete in the Sharkfest tournament. It will be a great day!

To ensure the safety of students, the following list provides options for parents to provide snacks for their child while keeping our classrooms free from allergens. Parents may provide snacks when there is an extended period between arrival/dismissal and lunch. Your child's teachers will share if snacks are allowed in any classroom for this circumstance only. This list below has been shared by those teachers and serves as a guide for K-6. [Note that items listed below are examples as off-brands are acceptable if they follow the guidelines to keep free from allergens.]

**Notes:

• While we serve nut products in our cafeterias, all classrooms are nut free.
• As outside food from restaurants are not on our approved snack list for our classrooms, students are not allowed to bring food or drink items from those locations in to finish for breakfast or eat as a snack. Please have your child finish those items before entering the school. (e.g., Starbucks food/drink, McDonald's food/drink, etc.)

• During the school day, food, including candy, is only to be consumed in the cafeteria or under the direct supervision of a staff member. Gum is only allowable with direct approval by a teacher or staff member.

Bethany Jones from Creating Positive Relationships (CPR) is hosting a Parent Seminar for FCI 5th grade parents on Tuesday, February 25 at 6:30pm in the FCI Media Center/Library. Please enter the school through door #1.

CPR curriculum is NOT taught in the 5th grade. Instead, the parent information session is offered to support conversations at home.

At the parent support meeting, strategies will be given to parents on how to begin conversations that help your child navigate the changes that occur physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially during puberty. While this evening is designed for 5th grade parents specifically, all parents are welcome.

The Indiana Department of Education requires students in grades 3-8 to participate in a spring standardized assessment (ILEARN or IAM). We will begin practicing with the assessment, app, and tools in March before the operational window opens immediately following Spring Break.




Family-Owned iPads:

• To prepare your child’s iPad for this assessment we need you to download the “SecureTestBrowser” app. The app can be found here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/airsecuretest/id607002517.
• Please install this app on your child's iPad as soon as possible but no later than 3/14 so we may be able to verify all iPads are ready for the ILEARN practice and operational assessment.




School-Owned iPads:

• If you have a rental iPad or enrolled your BYO iPad into the district's Manger system, the app will automatically be pushed to your student’s iPad.

Next year your student will be participating in the 7th Grade Fall Creek Junior High Field Trip to Camp Tecumseh! The field trip will be a 3-day and 2-night sleep-away experience for your student during the week of October 6th-10th. This is the week before Fall Break, so please don't make family travel plans that would conflict with the trip. The cost of the field trip is $155 per student (financial assistance is available for families in need). This is a highlight of 7th Grade and we don't want any students to miss out on the experience. More information on Camp Tecumseh can be found at the following website: https://camptecumseh.org/

In January, 5th graders wrapped up their third classroom lesson of the year. This lesson focused on stress management. Students learned about the impact of stress in their lives and the importance of coping skills. They participated in group activities to explore a variety of strategies and completed their own stress management plan. Students were also encouraged to lean on their support system and reach out to adults at home and school if they are experiencing high levels of stress.

Mrs. Wright, our school social worker, will begin a group focused on student empowerment, “Empowered People, Empower People”. The purpose of this group is to help students recognize and embrace their strengths, values, and resilience. Students will develop positive self-talk, identify their purpose, and practice self-compassion to build lasting confidence and self-esteem that will benefit them in school and beyond. There will be a 5th grade group, and a 6th grade group that will meet 1x a week, for 6 weeks. If you are interested in your child participating in this group or have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Wright directly via email nawilliams@hse.k12.in.us or via phone at 317-915-4220 ext.4204.

Dear Families,

HSE Schools again welcomes the Smiles Program/Mobile Dentist to provide a free exam and cleaning to your child 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 child needs. Smiles Program accepts dental insurance, so please provide that information if you want your insurance billed.

Fall Creek Intermediate is hosting the Mobile Dentist on Monday, April 14, 2025.

To register your child, please use one of the following methods:

• Go to: www.myschooldentist.com,

  find your school in the listing and complete the form.
• Scan the QR code below to take you to the website.
• Complete the permission form that was sent home with your child and return to your building nurse.

Kindly complete all the information on the form. If any information is missing, the Mobile Dentist will reach out to you directly via the contact information you provide.

Please submit the form AS SOON AS POSSIBLE 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: myschooldentist.com or contact Amy Hanna, District Nursing Manager at 317-570-3384.

FCI will be offering intramural track for any student at FCI.

The events included at the track meets are: 1600m, 800m, 400m, 200m, 100m, 400m relay, long jump, and high jump.

Students must have the attached form signed and returned with $25 before practice begins. Please return the forms at your earliest convenience. This intramural club is limited to 250 students. If more than 250 students return their permission slip, a random drawing will be held.

All students will be able to participate. If you need assistance with the $25 fee, email or note this to Mrs. Day, kday@hse.k12.in.us with the signed form.

Fall Creek Intermediate will be participating in the Indiana Math Bowl Competition. This academic team is open to all 5th and 6th grade students. Math Bowl requires students to be quick and flexible mathematical thinkers. Students will work in teams to quickly answer a variety of math problems based on Indiana State Standards for grades 4-7. In the 2025 competition, the content areas of focus are geometry and measurement.

Math Bowl tryouts will take place on Wednesday, February 19 before school or Friday, February 21 before school.

See the attached information and permission sheet for more information and to sign up.

Learn to play volleyball with your friends!

Permission slips are due by Feb 19. Only 38 students per grade will be chosen to participate due to space constraints.

Free! 8:10-9:00 a.m. on specific days listed on the form.

Please complete & turn in the bottom half of this form and return asap!

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

Yearbooks are now on sale. You may use the paper form (more found in the front office) and return it filled out with $20, or you can go online to order this school year's book!

ybpay.com

yearbook ID code: 14521425

It is important that you use your child's name that is listed in Skyward along with their SOAR Teacher to facilitate distribution of the yearbooks.

Congratulations to our two design cover winners, Amaya Joki and Landry Wright!

Dear HSE Families,

If you're interested in learning how to keep your children safe online, we’re offering an informative session on Thursday, February 20 focusing on just that.

Join Assistant United States Attorney Tiffany Preston, a federal prosecutor with nearly 17 years of experience investigating internet crimes against children, as she shares practical, common-sense approaches to online safety.

Date: Thursday, February 20

Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM

Location: HSE Administration Building, Board Room (13485 Cumberland Road, Fishers)

Ms. Preston will also discuss how you can help your children make smart choices online, implement device safety measures and how to recognize the risks of communicating with strangers on popular apps and games like Roblox, YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, Minecraft, Fortnite, and more.

We hope you'll join us for this valuable conversation on protecting kids in today’s digital world. No registration is required. This is an adult-only event.

Registration for Tiger Choir Camp 2025 is officially open!

Tiger Choir Camp is a week-long experience for students entering grades K-8 where they will have the opportunity to sing and dance alongside our Fishers High School Choir students while learning from incredible vocal teachers and choreographers! The camp will run from 9am-12pm Monday June 2nd-Friday June 6th. The week will end in a public showcase for friends and family on Friday at noon!

Registration Fees:

First Child: $150
Second Child in Household: $125
Third Child in Household: $100
Fourth Child and on in Household: $75

A non-refundable deposit of $75 is required at time of registration to secure your child's spot at TCC. Deposits may be made via Venmo to username @TigerChoirs-BoosterClub. Please be sure to include your child's name and "TCC" in the memo line! Remainder of fees may be paid at any time via Venmo, check sent to Fishers High School (Attn. Choir Directors) or brought with you (cash or check) on the first day of camp! Your child’s registration fee includes a t-shirt and snacks throughout the week!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Laney De Luna (ldeluna@hse.k12.in.us)! We look forward to singing and dancing with your child this summer!

Click here to register for Tiger Choir Camp 2025 TODAY!

Laney De Luna

Choir Teacher, Show Choir Director

Fishers High School

Hamilton Southeastern Schools

Legendary comedy icon Jeff Foxworthy is headlining the Hamilton Southeastern Education Foundation’s inaugural Legacy Celebration (formerly Game Day). Foxworthy is one of the most famous comedians ever, a multiple Grammy Award nominee and the highest-selling comedy recording artist in history. He’s best known for his hit Blue-Collar Comedy Tour and numerous television shows including “Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?”

Tickets are on sale for the show, which will be February 21st at the new Fishers Event Center. The Legacy Celebration is the biggest fundraiser for the education foundation and will feature an auction featuring hundreds of unique items and experiences. All proceeds benefit innovative teacher grants, student scholarships, mental health and student wellness initiatives.

BUY TICKETS HERE: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0500617B9496124F

March 6

6-7:30 PM

Hamilton East Public Library

Join HSE Schools for an educational evening and community resources. Learn about:

• school enrollment
• job opportunities
• scholarships
• college
• and more!

Here at FCI we are always looking for great people to sub in classrooms, the main office, and to fill in as support staff. If you are interested, please apply to be a substitute. https://www.applitrack.com/hamiltonse/onlineapp/

Preparing Our Kids for Success

Rob Evans, Facilitator, Coach, and Founder of Parenting Solutions, LLC

One-time, 2.5-hour virtual session, offered free to parents/guardians, registration required (funded by Fishers Health Department)

REGISTER HERE!

Thursday, March 20th, 6-8:30pm (Register by 3/14!)

This 2.5-hour truancy intervention parent class is “Trauma Informed” and specifically designed to help school districts support parents in intervening in absenteeism, truancy, and school performance. Like all Parent Project® programs, this class is based on cooperative learning norms, activity-based instruction, and uses behavior modification techniques. When parents engage in getting their children to school and support learning in collaboration with teachers and school officials, attendance and grades go up.

Preparing Our Kids For Success helps parents:

• Rekindle their dreams and wishes for their children;
• Better understand and recognize the signs of trauma;
• Recognize the necessity of creating structure for children;
• Identify effective strategies for getting kids to school;
• Discuss successful methods to increase home/school communication;
• List strategies for improving school performance; and
• Implement the Homework Assignment Sheet, or use an online homework information system.

General Attendance Times

• 9:15am - 10:45am – Tardy (not counted against attendance)

• 9:15am - 12:45pm – Period 1

• 12:45pm - 3:55pm – Period 2

• 2:30pm - 4:00pm – Early Dismissal (not counted against attendance)

The Youth Development North team is so excited to be hosting the 2025 World Fair!!

Come enjoy food, crafts, and culture from around the world. You will not be disappointed! We are expecting nearly 800 people to join us for this FREE community event. Please save the date and join us on Saturday, March 1st at Fishers High School. Feel free to share with your family, friends, neighbors, etc. The more the merrier! See attached flyer and coloring sheet for more details.

**Want to get involved? Ask your Site Director for more details!**

Thank you so much! We look forward to seeing you in March for the 2025 World Fair!!

The Youth Development YMCA

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.

Spring Boys Volleyball Callout:
Intermediate and junior high boys, it’s time to hit the court and serve up some fun this spring! Whether you're just getting started or dreaming of playing in high school, our spring skills clinic and intramural-style league is the perfect way to build skills and make friends. Register now at myathletics.com and learn more 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!

YMI mentors are matched with a student who they meet with on a weekly basis for roughly 30 minutes. Matches talk about life, work on projects, and play games.

Ready to learn more?

Visit our website at www.ymionline.org or scan the QR code and fill out the Interested in Mentoring form. We will answer all your questions and help you get connected.

Monday, February 17, President’s Day

• No School

Tuesday, February 18, FLEX DAY

• No School

Wednesday, February 19, rot F

• 8:10-9:00am – Math Bowl Try-Outs
• 8:10-9:00am – VEX Robotics Club
• 8:15-9:00am – Student Council
• 5:30pm - Girls' Basketball Game vs Lapel

Thursday, February 20, rot F

• 5:30pm - Girls' Basketball Game at Riverside Intermediate

Friday, February 21, rot F

• 8:10-9:00am – Math Bowl Try-Outs
• 9:30am-3:30pm – 5th Grade Field Trip, Young Block 2

Saturday, February 22

· 8:00am-4:00pm – VEX Robotics Competition at Sand Creek

· 9:00am – Girls’ Basketball Intermediate Tournament at HIJH

Monday, February 24, rot C

• 8:10-9:00am – VEX Robotics Club
• 4:00-6:00pm - Girls' Basketball Practice

Tuesday, February 25, rot C

• 1:00-3:00pm – PTO Meeting
• 5:30pm - Girls' Basketball Game at FCI vs Westfield

• 6:30pm – 5th Grade Parent CPR Meeting

Wednesday, February 26, rot C

• 8:10-9:00am - FCI Connect

• 8:15-9:00am – Math Bowl Practice
• 8:15-9:00am – Student Council
• 5:30pm – Girls Basketball Game at FCI vs. Mt Vernon

Thursday, February 27, rot C

Friday, February 28, rot C

Hamilton Southeastern Schools is seeking public input on a Title IV Ed-Flex Waiver. To learn more about this waiver, how it will be used by the district, and to provide public comment please visit hseschools.org/publicnotices and click on IDOE Title IV Ed-Flex Waiver.

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.

FCI is pleased to announce the return of the Snack Attack program for those students in need. This program, supported by the Fishers Youth Assistance Program, is designed to provide students a little extra nourishment for the weekend until they can receive a hot meal at school on Monday.

Here's how the program works: Your student will receive a small sack of food to be taken home over the weekend. The sack is filled with individually wrapped snacks such as granola bars, fruit cups, pop tarts, peanut butter/crackers, Goldfish crackers, etc. The type of snacks will vary each week. Please let us know if your child has a peanut allergy as he/she will receive a special bag of peanut-free snacks.

There is no cost to you or the school. To be part of this free program, you must sign up your family online. https://forms.gle/qQ2GgbD32C66Dhfg7 or have questions, please contact FYAPFood@gmail.com.

For more information on the Fishers Youth Assistance Program please visit their website at https://youth-assistance.squarespace.com/fishers.

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.

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!

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 -

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