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• May 26 -- No School - Memorial Day
• May 27 -- 6th Grade End of the Year Party, Band/Orchestra Instrument Rental Night, 6pm
• May 28 -- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
• June 4 -- Lost and Found Donation Day

This is an opportunity for staff to celebrate students and the many ways that they shine! The Student of the Month Program is a way to acknowledge and celebrate individual achievement. We want it to help create a culture of applying our SOAR mission to their involvement and contributions within their community for others as well as themselves.

Congratulations to our May Winners:

Each month a SOAR student's name will be drawn from the weekly SOAR card winners. This student will have the opportunity to celebrate their success with two friends and a provided pizza lunch!

Congratulations to Lucy Wolf from Mrs. Cordova's and Mrs. Chemelewski's 5th Grade class. Her name was drawn for the month of May! She celebrated with her sister Nora Wolf and friend Katelyn Johnston.

A big thanks to Pizza Hut on Olio Road for providing the pizza for our winners and their friends!

Our required registration/rental night will be held on Tuesday, May 27 at 6:00 pm in the FCI Cafeteria, Door 2, for all band and orchestra parents.

To be enrolled in band or orchestra for the 2025-26 school year, parents will need to attend the registration night on Tuesday, May 27 at 6:00 pm in the FCI cafeteria. If there is a conflict, please contact a director below. The meeting should last no longer than 30 minutes.

We are excited to have the opportunity to work with the great kids at FCI next year in the band and orchestra program!

Brandon Spidel brspidel@hse.k12.in.us Band Director

Rachel Hochstetler rhochstetler@hse.k12.in.us Band Director

Andrew Wirtz awirtz@hse.k12.in.us Orchestra Director

On Tuesday, May 27th, PTO will host a special party to celebrate our amazing 6th graders and their exciting transition to junior high.

Each 6th grade student will receive a commemorative t-shirt to wear to school for the event.

To help cover the cost of the t-shirts, we’re kindly requesting a $6 donation per student. Donations are optional but greatly appreciated and will go toward making this celebration extra special.

Donations and waivers can be done here: my.cheddarup.com/c/6th-grade-party-60961

Party Highlights Include:

• Live DJ

• Dunk Tank (featuring our brave teachers)

• Photo Booth

• Snacks

• Inflatable Obstacle Course

Important: A signed waiver is required for all students in order to participate in the event, regardless of which activities they choose to join. Parents can fill out a waiver without making a t-shirt donation on the CheddarUp site. http://my.cheddarup.com/c/6th-grade-party-60961 Paper copies will be available at school.

Waiver must be submitted by 9am on May 27.

This event is for students only, but we welcome parent volunteers to help make it a success. If you're available to assist, please sign up using the SignUpGenius link provided. All volunteers must have an active SafeVisitor badge.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45AEA62BA0FEC07-56797596-6thgrade#/

Thank you for helping us celebrate the 6th grade class and all they’ve accomplished!

Please take a moment to see if you have any outstanding charges in your Skyward account.

• Once iPads are returned in May, there could be a chance that technology will add a charge
• During the year, there could have been charges assessed for various reason
• Feel free to contact me at mpitts@hse.k12.in.us if you do have a 2024-25 outstanding charge.
• These unpaid accounts will be sent to Transworld Collections the first week of June.

Have a great summer

Mrs. Pitts

Items in the Lost & Found will be donated on June 4, one week after the last day of school.

The school office will be open Monday-Friday, 7:30am-3:30pm if you would like to come and claim lost items. Items will be bagged up so you will be responsible for searching through to find your lost item. We apologize for the inconvenience but with construction approaching space is limited.

HSE Intermediate students participated in the Journey of a Student Survey in Fall 2024 to help identify barriers they face while learning. Below is a guide that includes the common barriers reported by our 5th and 6th grade students, along with practical ways families can support their children at home. Online resources are included which can be used as tools to help children learn to persevere through these challenges.

MEDICATION – End of year transport

If your child has any medication in the clinic, a form was sent home with your child for your approval/signature. Students may transport medications home on the last day of school, only with written parental consent. Please look for the form in your child’s backpack and sign and return to the nurse prior to the last day of school. Any medications left in the clinic on the last day of school will be destroyed. If you have questions, please contact the nurse during normal school hours.

The Vaccine Compliance deadline for the 2025-2026 school year is Thursday, September 4, 2025. Any student who is non-compliant with vaccines MAY be excluded from school beginning Friday, September 5, 2025.

The Indiana State Department of Health requires all students entering 6th grade to receive additional immunizations prior to the start of the school year. The required shots are:

-- Tdap (Tetanus diphtheria & acellular pertussis) booster

-- Meningococcal (meningitis)

Vaccines can be given at the Fishers Health Department, your child’s healthcare providers office, local minute clinics, or the Hamilton County Health Department (pre-registration is required). For more information, or to schedule an appointment with the Fishers Health Department, please visit the Fishers Health Department Website.

Appointments fill up quickly during the summer months; please schedule your child’s appointment now to avoid last-minute scheduling difficulties.

If your child will not turn 11 years old prior to the first day of school in August, he/she has 20 school days after their 11th birthday to be compliant with the above vaccines.

Please note: If your child has had a Religious or Medical Exemption on file, a new form must be signed/received each year. Forms are located on the HSE website under 'Departments', 'Health Services', then 'Immunizations'.

Please send your child’s updated immunization record (or Religious/Medical Exemption form) to FCI school nurse, Carol Gump, as soon as possible. The nurse can be reached at cgump@hse.k12.in.us, to answer questions regarding immunizations.

Looking for some recommendations for books your child might like to read? Our Teacher Librarian, Ms. Zabonick, has compiled a list of favorites for you to check out at the public library or at the local bookstore.

** This kit is for current 4th & 5th graders (5th and 6th graders for the 2025-2026 school year)**

The FCI PTO is excited to offer 1st Day School Supply Kits as a fundraiser! These kits will provide your student with a variety of essential school supplies for the upcoming school year.

Please note:

• The supply kit includes basic supplies, but it will not cover the full list of supplies required by your student's specific team. You will receive the full team-specific supply list a few days before school starts.

• These kits are designed to give you a convenient way to provide most of the basic supplies your child will need and ensure they’re ready for the first day.

• The kits will be available for pick-up during the Falcon Open House on Monday, August 4.

What’s included in the kit?
To see the supplies provided in the kit, along with available optional add-ons, please use the following link.

How to order:
Supply kits can be purchased from now until July 1, 2025. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get your child’s school year off to a smooth start!

https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/36776

Thank you for supporting the FCI PTO and helping make the start of the school year easier for both students and parents!

** This kit is for current 6th & 7th graders (7th and 8th graders for the 2025-2026 school year)**

The FCJH PTO is excited to offer 1st Day School Supply Kits as a fundraiser! These kits will provide your student with a variety of essential school supplies for the upcoming school year.

Please note:

• The supply kit includes basic supplies, but it will not cover the full list of supplies required by your student's specific classes. You will receive the supply list a few days before school starts or during the first days of school depending on your student’s teacher/course.

• These kits are designed to give you a convenient way to provide most of the basic supplies your child will need and ensure they’re ready for the first day.

• The kits will be available for pick-up during the Falcon Preview on Wednesday, July 30.

What’s included in the kit?
To see the supplies provided in the kit, along with available optional add-ons, please use the following link.

How to order:
Supply kits can be purchased from now until July 1, 2025. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get your child’s school year off to a smooth start!

https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/1179407

Register Online: https://gofan.co/app/school/IN976

Sign up here: 2025 — Summer Runnin' Series 2025 — Race Roster — Registration, Marketing, Fundraising

Save the dates for a series of fun runs for kids in grades K-8.

Summer Runnin' Series dates: All at HSE Cross Country Course at 6PM

Wednesday, July 9 (1 Mile), Wednesday, July 16th (2K), and Wednesday, July 23 (3K)

These events are the main fundraiser for the Fall Creek Junior Cross Country Team led by Coach James Ziino. Students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade are able to run cross country for the junior high.

Complete this inquiry form to be added to Coach Ziino's interest list to stay up to date with the team and for more information on the Summer Runnin' Series:

Inquiry Form

Summer Conditioning begins June 23rd at 7:30 am until 8:45 at HSE Cross Country Course (Royal Dr and Olio Rd.) on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

Contact Coach James Ziino with any questions: jziino@hse.k12.in.us

Are you interested in wrestling next year?

Check out this Promo Video from Coach Cappello: https://youtu.be/EVP-t_SB6Ww?si=Cxa7bsGM-1tiAGuY

Join the FCJH Wrestling Parent Square

1. Visit the FCJH Wrestling Page on their school athletics website. Wrestling Communications - Fall Creek Junior High School
2. Email Coach Cappello at jcappello@hse.k12.in.us to let him know you would like to be added.

Do you want to find out if wrestling is for you?

Go try wrestling at Contenders free for two weeks! They will even loan you wrestling shoes! All you need is athletic clothing! (Always make sure you shower very well after wrestling.)

They are also hosting a Middle School Summer Camp June 24-26 from 9am-2pm.

Contenders Wrestling Academy

Join the HSE Boys Volleyball team for 4 days of skills, drill, games, scrimmages, and competitions! No experience necessary. Come check it out. June 9 - 12 at Hamilton Southeastern HS. Open to grades 3-9. Registration required.

HSE Lady Royals Youth Volleyball Camp

Dates: June 3rd-6th

Times: ** Grade as of Fall 2024
Grades 2-4 (Fall 2024) 1:00-2:20PM
Grades 5-6 (Fall 2024) 2:20-3:40PM
Grades 7-8 (Fall 2024) 3:40-5:00PM

HSE Lady Royals Youth Volleyball Camp - Camps - Jun 3, 2024 - Jun 6, 2024 (gofan.co)

The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has confirmed six cases of measles in the state — all connected to one outbreak in Allen County. There are no reported cases in our county, and the overall risk to the public in Indiana remains low.

Still, we want our families to be informed. Measles is a highly contagious illness that spreads through coughs, sneezes, or even talking. The virus can linger in the air or on surfaces for up to two hours.

For more information, please open the attachment.

Once again, we will be offering free lunches at Cumberland Road Elementary during the month of June to anyone who is 18 years old and younger.

Beyond the Buzzer is a basketball tournament being held on August 2nd in memory of Baron Spires (HSE class of 2025) who passed away last August of a heart condition right before the start of his senior year.

All proceeds from this event will go to the Baron Spires Foundation which provides underprivileged youth access to sports teams and equipment.

BEYOND THE BUZZER REGISTRATION — ProNet Sports

Thank you for considering 🙂

Updates from Mudsock Youth Athletics:

Fall Early Bird Registration Is Open
Register now for football (including girls flag divisions), cheer, soccer, volleyball, cross country, field hockey, fall baseball, fall softball, high school rugby sevens, boys and girls lacrosse stick skills, and esports. Early bird registration runs through May 31st at myathletics.com. Learn everything you need to know here.

Fall Registration Scholarships Available
Interested in scholarship opportunities for fall sports? Families may apply for one scholarship per season, per child. Applications must be submitted and approved during the open registration period, May 1st–31st. For more information, email [info@myathletics.com]info@myathletics.com.

Monday, May 26

· No School – Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 27, rot I

· 1:30-3:30pm – 6th grade Celebration

· 6:00-6:30pm – Band and Orchestra Instrument Rental Night

Wednesday, May 28, rot I

· Last Day of School

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)

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 - Mr. Tim Hull (thull@hse.k12.in.us)

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