HPE Patriot Post

April

01 = Crew Carwash e-Wash Fundraiser kickoff (purchase all month)

04 - 11 = Spring Break NO SCHOOL

17 = 2025-2026 Kindergarten Open House (5pm-7pm)

23 = PTO meeting (5:30pm)

24 = Big Woods Dine-to-Donate (Noblesville location from 4-9 p.m.)

May

04-09 = Staff Appreciation Week

07 = Fourth Grade track meet @ FHS (5:30)

09 = PTO Party on the Playground (6pm-9pm)

15 = Senior Breakfast (7:15am-8:15am)

15-16 = Dental Days

22 = Kindy 500

26 = No School

28 = Last Day of School

Attendance for week of March 17th - 21st : 96.90 %

HPE Expectation/Goal is 97%

This week, we are excited to celebrate our Student of the Week honorees, who have been recognized for demonstrating exceptional Self-Direction in their learning and actions. These students have taken the initiative to set goals, manage their time wisely, and show responsibility for their own success. Whether it’s staying focused during lessons, completing tasks independently, or showing perseverance in the face of challenges, these students are shining examples of what it means to be self-directed learners.

We are so proud of their efforts and accomplishments! Keep up the great work, and remember, when you set your mind to it, there’s nothing you can’t achieve.

Please join us in congratulating the following students for their outstanding self-direction this week!

4th Grade Track & Field will begin on 4/16. The coaches this year are Mrs. Helms and Miss Burke. There will be 9 practices (held from 2:15-3:15 PM). The 4th Grade Track & Field Meet will be held on Wednesday, May 8th, 5:30 PM at Fishers High School.

Permission Slips were sent home with 4th Graders. If your child is interested in participating, please send in the filled-out permission slip and money to your child's teacher by 4/2. For other questions or information, please feel free to reach out to the coaches at oburke@hse.k12.in.us or ehelms@hse.k12.in.us.

Please be mindful of last minute changes.

Monday =Grilled Cheese w/tomato soup or cheese ravioli with Green Beans

Tuesday = Corn dogs or Hot dogs with Glazed Carrots

Wednesday = Chicken & Noodles or BBQ meatballs w/roll with BBQ Baked Beans

Thursday = Sloppy joe with Cheesy Broccoli

Friday = NO SCHOOL

Salad = Chef

Bento Box= Stackable Deli (Turkey, cheese slices, fruit, cucumber, flat bread)

All lunches are served with milk, vegetable, and fruit.

Regardless of the grade, accidents happen during the day: milk spilling at lunch, mud/wet conditions on the playground, toileting accidents, etc. Please pack an extra change of clothes in your child’s backpacks for these unexpected mishaps. If your child does need to borrow any clothes from the clinic, please launder and return to the clinic as soon as possible.

The clinic could use pants for both boys and girls. Any donation would be much appreciated.

Thank you!

Nurse Jenny

Dear HPE parents,

From time to time, a case of head lice is reported to the school throughout the year. Should a case of head lice be brought to the school’s attention, the school nurse will maintain confidentiality of the student’s identity and assist the staff and parents with educational material. While the odds of your son or daughter developing a case of head lice are relatively small, the following includes useful information on head lice and the signs and symptoms.

Head Lice Information

• Head Lice are small parasitic insects that can be found on the heads of people.
• Head lice feed on human blood several times a day and live close to the human scalp.
• Head lice and head lice nits are found on the scalp, around and behind the ears and near the neckline at the back of the head.
• Head lice cannot fly or jump; they can only crawl
• Head lice are spread by direct head‐to‐head contact
• Head lice are rarely spread by contact with clothing or personal items (such as combs, brushes, hats or coats)
• Head lice are not a sign of uncleanliness
• Head lice are not known to spread disease.

Signs and symptoms of head lice infestation

• Tickling feeling of something moving in the hair
• Itching, caused by an allergic reaction to the bites of the head louse
• Irritability and difficulty sleeping; head lice are most active in the dark
• Sores on the head caused by scratching

If your child exhibits signs and symptoms of head lice infestation, you should examine your

child’s head (especially behind the ears and at the nape of the neck) for crawling lice and nits. If crawling lice and/or nits have been found, all household members should be examined for head lice and/or nits every 3‐4 days. Persons with live (crawling) lice or nits within ¼ inch or less of the scalp should be treated.

For more information on head lice and treatment go to the Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention (CDC) web site at http://www.cdc.gov

Please be aware that we (HPE staff) do not disclose the name of the student, name of the teacher nor grade level to other families in order to provide student/family confidentiality. We do ask that if your child does have lice, please notify the school and those individuals/families that your child has been in close contact with.

Dear HPE families,

As our children grow, they encounter various social challenges that help shape their ability to communicate, cooperate, and build friendships. If your child is struggling socially, here are some ways you can support them:

1. Encourage Open Conversations – Ask your child about their day and listen without judgment. Help them express their feelings and brainstorm positive ways to handle social situations.

2. Model Positive Social Skills – Show kindness, patience, and respect in your interactions with others. Children learn by example!

3. Practice Social Scenarios – Role-play common social situations, such as joining a group, handling disagreements, or responding to teasing. This helps build confidence.

4. Help Them Find Common Interests – Encourage your child to participate in clubs, sports, or activities where they can meet peers with similar interests.

5. Review Conflict Resolution – Remind students how to manage conflicts by using “I” statements, listening to others, and seeking compromise.

Social skills take time to develop, and with encouragement and practice, your child will continue to grow. Thank you for being an essential part of their journey!

Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Williams

rbwilliams@hse.k12.in.us

KINDERGARTEN

Summary: In this week’s lesson, your child will learn that taking time to feel calm before reacting is a helpful first step to solving a problem.

Try This at Home: Let your child see you taking a moment to feel calm at home when things are busy or stressful. For example, say, “Today was a really busy day. I’m going to take a few slow breaths to help me feel calm.” Invite your child to join you.

1st GRADE

Summary: In this week’s lesson, your child will learn helpful ways to respond to a problem caused by accident. They’ll practice phrases for apologizing: "I’m sorry. It was an accident. Are you okay? How can I help?"

Try This at Home: When accidents occur at home, take time to apologize and encourage your child to do the same, using the new phrases they learned at school this week.

2nd GRADE

Summary: In this week’s lesson, your child will use empathy to come up with a kind act they could do for a person they choose.

Try This at Home: Ask your child who they chose to have empathy for and what kind act they decided to do.

3rd GRADE

Summary: In this week’s lesson, your child will learn a new process for solving problems called STEP.

Try This at Home: Ask your child if they can recall what each letter in STEP stands for. (S: Say the problem, T: Think of solutions, E: Explore the outcomes, P: Pick a solution.)

4th GRADE

Summary: In this week’s lesson, your child practiced rethinking a variety of situations in order to help them feel better.

Try This at Home: Ask your child to give you an example of how to use rethinking when feeling disappointed about not doing their best on a task or activity.

President: Lindsey Berndt

Vice President: Amanda McCullough

Treasurer: Carla Sklorenko

Secretary: Jamie Davis

PTO Website: https://hpepto.com

Join our email list: https://volunteer-45556.cheddarup.com

Contact the PTO: HPEptoVolunteer@gmail.com

Stay informed and connected to the HPE community!

Like the PTO Page - https://www.facebook.com/HPEPTO and join the Harrison Parkway

Elementary Parents group on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/harrisonparkwayelementaryparents

24-25 Teacher Favorites

For Kroger, login to your online account or create one using the Kroger Plus Card number you already have or get a new one. Then go to www.kroger.com/communityrewards and enroll in Community Rewards. Search for “VA241” and select “HARRISON PARKWAY ELEMENTARY - PTO.”

Download the Box Tops app, shop as you normally would, then use the app to scan your store receipt within 14 days of purchase. The app will identify Box Tops products on your receipt and automatically credit your school’s earnings online. If you find any traditional Box Top “official coupons” on a product, please clip them and send them to school.

Donate money directly to the PTO with the ‘No Frills’ fundraiser! https://no-frills-fundraiser.cheddarup.com

Crew Carwash e-wash Fundraiser - April 1st - April 30th

Purchase an e-wash car wash from Crew Carwash the entire month of April and HPE gets 50% of the sales! Fundraiser starts 4/1 and goes until 4/30!

Use the QR code or follow this link to purchase washes -HPE Crew Carwash Fundraiser

Share with all your friends and family in Indiana too!

The e-washes will be delivered to the email provided at check out. You can purchase them for other people and forward them too! E-washes can be printed or they can be scanned directly from any smartphone. And, Crew e-washes never expire!

Here's a summary of the items needed for the coffee/snack cart:

Snacks:

• Gardetto's Original Recipe Chex Mix
• Bold Frito lay mix
• Classic Frito Lay mix

Other:

• Any surprise donation

If you would like to make a donation, please bring the item to the office and label it Coffee Cart. If anyone prefers to make a monetary donation, they can send it via Venmo to @andykari, using the last four digits 6260 if prompted. Please put coffee cart in the memo. Thank you for supporting the HPE staff! 😊

If your student will be absent from school, or tardy, for any reason, please report it to the office by 9:00am by calling the attendance line. You may leave a message 24 hours a day by calling 317-915-4210 and selecting 2.

If you prefer to communicate an absence by email, you may send a ParentSquare message or directly email Amy Powell, at apowell@hse.k12.in.us

Harrison Parkway Elementary has a Lost & Found located outside of the Music Room for any lost items. On the last day of each month, we donate all items to charities that serve people in need. Please have your student check it out if they are missing items.

Occasionally, parents must make unplanned transportation changes during the school day. All telephone calls must be received by 12:00 pm. This is to allow enough time to accurately deliver messages to teachers, as well as time to confirm the change if necessary. Please do not call the school after 12:00 pm to make a transportation change except in the case of extreme emergencies.

Just a reminder, we will not have lunch visitors the week before or after spring break. Our last date for lunch visitors is April 30. Thanks!

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.

A school safety mobile reporting app that allows students, staff and community members to provide anonymous information about concerns for their own safety or the safety of others. HSE Report it!, can be downloaded via Google Play or the Apple App Store. It’s anonymous and reports are made exclusively through the mobile app. HSE Report it! will has no length limitations or the need to remember a short code. Reporters can attach photos, screenshots, videos, documents and/or audio recordings to their concerns and they can engage in a two-way dialogue with a real person.

Harrison Parkway Elementary School

Website: https://hpe.hseschools.org/
Location: 14135 Harrison Parkway, Fishers, IN, United States
Phone: 317-915-4210
Twitter: @HPEPatriots

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