Fox Hill Elementary Family Update
2023-2024 - Week of May 20
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Mrs. Beard and Mrs. Pitcock Welcome You!!
Welcome Fox Hill Families!
Welcome Fox Hill Families to the 2023-2024 school year!
School Doors open at 7:20 AM. Students are tardy after 7:40 AM. School dismisses at 2:25 PM.
Mrs. Beard
Principal
May
May 3 - Lunch Hero Day
May 8-12 - Staff/Teacher Appreciation Week
May 9 - 5th Grade to Middle School Visits
May 11 - School Nurse Appreciation Day
May 20 (Updated date) - Fox Hill Field Day
May 22 - 5th Grade Capstone Presentations/5th Grade Recognition
May 23 - Last Student Day - 5th Grade Final Walk/School Parade
Great things happen every day at Fox Hill! Follow our social media accounts to take a peek into school and classrooms.
- Twitter: @FoxHillElem
- Fox Hill Facebook Page
Mrs. Beard
Principal
5th Grade Ceremony - May 22nd
You are invited to the 5th Grade Capstone Presentation and Recognition Ceremony on Wednesday, May 22nd.
Capstone Presentations - 11:45- 12:45 in the 5th Grade Pod:
Capstone is an end of elementary career presentation that allows students to showcase their achievements as globally-minded citizens. Students explore and choose a topic of interest, engage in an individual or collaborative investigation, make connections to local or global issues, draw conclusions from the investigation in the form of a claim with evidence, take action towards at least one of the issues, and then share their process and outcomes with the school community. You are invited to learn about their projects during the Capstone Presentations.
5th Grade Recognition Ceremony - 1pm in the School Cafeteria/Gym:
The Recognition Ceremony will take place in our cafeteria/gym. Our program will begin at 1pm. For seating and space purposes, we are planning for 2 family members per student.
After the ceremony, if you would like to take your student home with you, you will be able to do so by signing out with the teacher.
We are so proud of our 5th graders! We hope to make this recognition very special for them!
2023-2024 Yearbooks are Here!
Our Fox Hill yearbooks have arrived and will be distributed to classrooms this week. If you did NOT order a yearbook but would like one, we have only 25 extras this year and they will be sold on a first come, first served basis for $20. Simply bring in $20 cash to the office and we will give you/your student a yearbook.
Many Things Happening at the Hill this Month!
Only 1 more week of school!
Teacher Appreciation Raffle
PTO Teacher Appreciation Lunch
5th Grade Track and Field Day
5th Grade Track and Field Day
PTO
FH Parent and Kindness Delivered
Kindness Delivered
Kindergarten Performance
Kindergarten Performance
PTO's Last Dine to Donate - TeeJay's Sweet Tooth- Thursday, May 23, 5-9pm
Our last Dine to Donate of the year has become an annual event. We are once again happy to partner with TeeJay's Sweet Tooth on the last day of school Thursday, May 23, 5-9 pm. Visit TeeJay's Sweet Tooth at 8660 Purdue Road in store or drive thru and mention Fox Hill Elementary PTO for a portion of your total to be donated to Fox Hill PTO.
Check out the menu here: https://www.teejayssweettooth.com/
Planning Ahead for Next School Year
School Calendar
For your planning purposes...Next Year's School Calendar
Transportation Planning for 2024-2025
The school bus pick up and drop off plan must be the same every day. If you need your student to be picked up or dropped off at an address different from the home address, that information must be shared by July 12th in order to have the kids routed for the first day of school. Please complete this transportation update form for the 2024-2025 school year if your student will need to be picked up or dropped off at an address different than your home address.
Attention 5th Grade Parents
Lexia and Dreambox
Lexia and Dreambox will remain available to students until July 31st. Students should be encouraged to use these learning tools this summer.
New Reading Curriculum for the 2024-2025 School Year
This month we officially wrapped up our elementary literacy curriculum adoption and are preparing to roll out the Amplify CKLA program in all of our schools this fall. All teachers, instructional coaches and administrators will receive formal professional development this summer. Families who are interested in learning more about the curriculum can access the Amplify Caregiver Hub: https://amplify.com/caregiver-hub/amplify-ckla/
WTS continues to analyze instructional practices and curriculum resources to ensure all students are successful. In alignment with our mission to develop lifelong learners and globally-minded citizens by fostering the academic, creative, and social skills needed to achieve excellence in a multicultural environment, we welcome feedback about your experiences in our schools. In addition to our Annual Panorama Survey referenced above, families are encouraged to share their experiences with building principals.
Mary Poppins at the Original Northview
Come out and support students from all three of our MSDWT Middle Schools as they perform Mary Poppins June 20-22nd at the original Northview Middle School located on North Central Campus.
Tickets are on sale and we cannot wait for you to come take a trip with us down Cherry Tree Lane!
Early bird tickets are $8 and $12 depending on the section, but starting June 1 tickets will go up to $10 and $15 - so grab your tickets early and save!
Summer Programming
Be sure to check out the Summer Programs page on the district website for camps, clinics and other summer opportunities for MSDWT students.
From Child Nutrition
A new program from the state of Indiana called “Sunbucks” will provide $120 per child to help with purchasing meals over the summer break for all families that qualify for free and reduced meals as of May 1, 2024. These “Sunbucks” cards will be mailed to the address we have on file in skyward. All families that qualify should be sure their address is correct in skyward in order to receive the pre-paid “Sunbucks” card.”
Car Rider Families
Reminder for those using the Car Rider Line:
-If your student is a car rider for drop off or pick up and you have a backseat in your vehicle, please prepare your vehicle so that your student can exit and enter the vehicle's backseat on the curbside/driver's side. This helps with safety and efficiency.
-Please be attentive (we recommend you are not on cell phones) and follow the staff directions.
-There is no smoking on school grounds (even in the car line).
Reminder for Families dropping off (AM) after the car rider line has closed:
Please DO NOT drive in or through the bus area during bus arrival (and dismissal) time. Instead, please park in the front parking lot and walk your student across the crosswalk to the school.
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Please follow the language of this sign that sits in the Bus Lane
2024-2025 Kindergarten Registration Open!
Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-25 school year opens Monday, August 12. Parents/caregivers of children turning five before Aug. 1 should register. Please visit our website to register as a new student and share this info with your neighbors.
We are excited to meet the class of 2037!
https://www.msdwt.k12.in.us/enroll/#new-students
2nd Semester Breakfast and Lunch Menu
Fox Hill Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
Free to all Fox Hill families
Parent-led, volunteer organization
Support the school community
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Click this LINK to Sign-Up for PTO Emails, Updates and to VOLUNTEER!
Or, scan the QR code below!
Complete the Washington Township volunteer requirements to volunteer at school
Volunteer Requirements (complete each year) - https://www.msdwt.k12.in.us/volunteer-requirements/
Contact the PTO at PTOFoxHill@gmail.com
Fox Hill PTO Events
Spring Semester Programming
PTO General Meeting
Fantastic Fox Grams Fundraiser
Family Dance
Classroom Parties
Pacers Game Fundraiser
Faith Wilson Memorial Scholarship Program
Staff Appreciation
School Bus Driver Appreciation
Testing Treats
Pi Day Fundraiser
Crew Carwash Fundraiser
5th Grade Celebration
New To Fox Hill?
General Information to Know
Students can enter the school building at 7:20 am.
Students are tardy after 7:40 am
*If a student arrives after 7:40 am, a parent must walk the student to the front entrance of Fox Hill and the student can sign in at the front office to obtain a tardy pass.
School is dismissed at 2:25 pm
Visitors - Upon entering the building, all visitors must report to the office to sign in at the computer and get a visitor’s badge. A valid picture ID will be requested.
Classroom Visits - Visitors during the school day will be limited. Parents who would like to schedule a conference or meeting with their child’s teacher during the school day may do so by contacting the teacher and requesting an appointment. Visits to the classroom without school/teacher notification and approval are prohibited.
**There are NO visitors during student lunch periods.
Volunteers- Parents interested in volunteering (field trips, field day, classroom help, etc.) during the school year should review the MSDWT volunteer requirements. All individuals who volunteer in classrooms, at school events, or chaperone field trips have to complete and pass a criminal background check and view a bullying presentation prior to serving.
A hard copy of the background check form will be provided to interested parents at our Back to School Night/Parent Informational by your teacher or you can access it at the front office.
School Supply List-
Fox Hill Supply List - English
Fox Hill Supply List - Spanish
School Meals -
Student Breakfast Prices: $1.50 (reduced $0.00)
Student Lunch Prices: Elementary $ 2.50 (reduced $0.40)
Secondary $2.65 (reduced $0.40)
Milk Only (regardless of eligibility): $0.50
LUNCH LINES ARE CASHLESS!
All school cafeterias use a pre-pay meal account system. Washington Township Child Nutrition Services encourages parents/guardians to set up a FREE online MyPaymentsPlus account to pay for meals and to view student’s meal purchase history. MyPaymentsPlus is the preferred method when submitting funds for student meals. If you wish to send cash or check please place the money in an envelope marked clearly with your student’s name, their ID#, $ amount and the check number. Students can turn the envelope into their cafeteria or their classroom teacher.
Attendance and Dismissal Reminders
- Should your student be absent for any reason, please call the attendance line at 317-259-5230 to report the absence. If a child’s absence is not called into the attendance line by 10:00 a.m., the child will be marked unexcused.
- If your student has a required appt during the school day, remember he or she can/should still attend school before and after the appointment. We would rather have a student come in tardy than miss a full day's instruction. Please provide a signed statement from the doctor, dentist, etc., upon the return to school in order for the office to code the missed time appropriately.
- Please notify your classroom teacher of dismissal changes in writing, or call the front office before 1pm with transportation changes.
- The front office does not dismiss car riders from the office area during school dismissal time, 2pm-2:25 pm. Please notify the front office of any last minute changes by 1:30pm and report to the car line if your child will be a car rider. (*We do understand that there may be unforeseen circumstances, emergencies, or appts that may result in a deviation from this process.)
- Early pick ups from school - before 2:15pm- are coded in our FH Skyward system as afternoon tardies.
- **The State of Indiana requires that we send letters of notification to the families of children with excessive tardies (6 or more) and/or absences (4 or more unexcused). These letters will be sent on a regular basis.
Class Snacks and Birthday Treats
At times, we recognize families will send treats or snacks to school for classrooms of students. Please remember these MUST be store bought and individually wrapped. All snacks must have an ingredient list and will be reviewed by the nurse before served to a class due to allergies.
At times, we also understand that families like to send birthday snacks/treats for the class. At this time, we do still allow for this. However, you MUST confirm that you are doing this with your classroom teacher ahead of time, and food items (cookie, bag of chips, etc) must be dropped to the front office for review by the nurse before it is served to the class.
All snacks must be store bought, individually wrapped, and have an ingredient list. And the birthday snacks/treats will be passed out at the discretion of the teacher.
Our school day DOES NOT allow for birthday parties or large birthday celebrations at school. Please DO NOT send items such as cake that must be sliced, gallons of ice cream that must be scooped, balloons, or large gifts to school. We also DO NOT allow for families to visit classrooms for birthday parties or celebrations. We ask that you have these types of birthday observances outside of school time.
Car Rider Information Reminders
If your student is a car rider:
*The Car Rider line starts at 7:20 am and will close at 7:35 am.
- Parents/Guardians dropping off after the car rider line has closed, must park in the front parking lot and an adult must walk his/her student across the crosswalk to the entrance of FH. If it is after 7:40 am, please have your student get a tardy pass from the front office.
Cars should NOT enter the bus area during arrival and dismissal times!
Please DO NOT drive in or through the bus area during bus arrival and dismissal! Remember you are also in a school zone - an area with children. Please do not speed through any area on school grounds.
Car Rider Line:
Arrival 7:20-7:35am: Parents should follow the “U” shaped line up formation on the west side of the school building. Students will stay in the car and should have items ready to go (backpack, lunch bag, etc.). Students should WAIT for the FH staff member to release them from their car. When the adult signals, student(s) should exit their car and walk on the yellow line into the entry door and go directly to class.
**Students will enter through the 4th Grade Doors - Students should Follow Staff Direction as they walk into the doors!
Families dropping off after the car rider line has closed, must park in the front parking lot. Parents must walk their student to the foyer of FH to sign in.
Students are tardy after 7:40 am.
Dismissal-. Car Rider Dismissal will begin at 2:20 p.m. (Bus riders dismiss at 2:25pm.) Parents will line up in the same "U" shaped formation as the AM process. Watch for staff direction - We will line up 2 lanes of cars and merge the cars into one lane as you approach the school curb. FH staff members will call for students based on your car tag - Please make sure to have ID in case it needs to be checked. (***The first few weeks-everyone will need to show ID.) Each student will have a number that corresponds to the car tag number of the parent. Parents are expected to get out of car, if needed, and help their students get into the car. *If you have a car tag from last year, you can discard it.
Important Note: If you are dropping off or picking up from the car rider line, and your vehicle has a backseat, please prepare your vehicle so that your student can exit and enter the vehicle's backseat on the curbside/driver's side. This helps with safety and efficiency. Thanks!
Car Rider Drop Off and Pick Up Route
Skyward Family Access - Stay in the Loop!
You may have received a back to school information from the district regarding your Skyward Family Access. This is an online system where your child's information is kept.
In order to foster the most effective school-home communications experience and for the safety of your student(s), please ensure we have the most up-to-date and accurate contact information on file. All families are asked to log into Skyward Family Access and complete the data cleanup process. When adding your information, PLEASE INCLUDE AT LEAST ONE functional email address, as this is our source for sending important ParentSquare communications throughout the school year.
NOTE: You will be prompted to change your password (if you haven’t already done so) to meet current security standards. As you begin updating your contact information, you will have the option to save and come back at a later time (step-by-step directions have been provided to help guide you through this process). If you encounter difficulty accessing or logging into Skyward, please email: skyward@msdwt.k12.in.us
FROM THE NURSE
Life-Threatening Allergies – If your child has a life-threatening allergy or serious medical condition, you MUST report this to the nurse and meet with the nurse prior to your child starting school. You can call the office to schedule your appt with the nurse at 317-259-5371.
Medication – A parent or guardian must fill out a permission form for prescription (blue) and/or non-prescription (yellow) medication to be administered at school. All medication must be stored in the clinic and children MAY NOT transport medicine to and from school. It must be brought into the school by an adult.
Stay Connected!
District Websites:
- www.msdwt.k12.in.us
- Washington Township Schools Facebook
- Twitter: @msdwt
- Fox Hill Facebook Page
Website: https://fh.msdwt.k12.in.us/
Location: 802 Fox Hill Drive
Phone: 317-259-5371
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fox-Hill-Elementary-School-643527989006604/
Twitter: @FoxHillElem