ICES Newsletter

Sunday, March 2 (7:00 pm) - Indian Creek Education Foundation meeting at ICLC

Monday, March 3 - Friday, March 7 - Read Across America Week (Spirit Days listed below)

March 3 - March 14 - IREAD for 2nd grade students

Friday, March 7 - Basket Bingo sponsored by Indian Creek Education Foundation

Tuesday, March 11 (6:00 pm) - PTO Meeting @ ICES Cafeteria

Tuesday, March 11 (7:00 pm) - NHJ School Board Meeting @ ICMS LGI Room

Thursday, March 13 (7:00 pm - Doors open at 6:30 pm) - 1st Grade Spring Music Program

March 17 - March 28 - SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL

Our Kids Heart Challenge begins February 1st---raising money for the American Heart Association. It is not mandatory to participate. You can sign up online for free---any kiddo who signs up online---gets a free tie dye bracelet. There are prizes for donations collected. We will collect donations online only for the entire month of February!

Quack, Quack! The Heart Heroes are coming back! Our school is participating in Kids Heart Challenge, kicking off on February 5th and it’s time for you to sign up your student to become an official Heart Hero.

Sign up TODAY

• Download the FREE AHA Schools App for Apple or Android and click on “Register Now” then scroll down to join your school's team.
• OR click HERE and choose “Sign Up” to get started.

Thank you to all parents for turning in permission slips and money for roller skating. Our unit starts on February 18 at 8:30am! Thank you to parents who have already signed up to volunteer---we still have spots available---email hmiller1@nhj.k12.in.us if you would like to help. All volunteers need to have a background check done. Schedules will change a little bit on our last week of skating due to rehearsals for our 1st grade program---I will keep you updated!

The School Smiles dentist is returning to Indian Creek Schools for dental cleanings. If you missed the dentist’s first visit, there is still time to get your student signed up for our upcoming visit! Please visit https://schoolsmiles.com/student-signup/ to sign-up today!

• Indian Creek Elementary School - Wednesday, February 26
• Indian Creek Intermediate School (also seeing Middle and High School Students) - Monday, April 7

A new form must be completed each school year to remain in the program, but if you have already completed a 2024-25 school year form, you do not need to sign up again. School Smiles accepts Medicaid and private insurance and offers self-pay rates for those who may be uninsured.

Don't hesitate to contact Jill Lawalin, Director of Health and Wellness, at jlawalin@nhj.k12.in us for questions.

Congratulations to our January Students of the Month. Each month we will focus on a different character trait and we will recognize those students who were excellent examples of the specific character trait. For January, we focused on COMPASSION. Congratulations to all of our winners!

LET’S ROCK THE BLOCK – FOR INDIAN CREEK EDUCATION FOUNDATION!

Alright, Indian Creek family—we need YOU! We’re on a mission to get runners and walkers to sign up under the Indian Creek Education Foundation for the Rock the Block 5K/10K… and guess what? A portion of your registration comes right back to our schools! That’s right—your steps = support for our students! If we have 20+ participants, we unlock access to additional funds!

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN THE FUN:

Run, walk, or dance your way through a scenic 5K or 10K!

Enjoy food, music, vendors, giveaways, and awards – it’s a whole party!

Group Discount – Get a squad of 3+ together and save $2 per person!

CAN’T MAKE IT? No sweat! Stay in your pajamas, sip some coffee, and cheer from home! You can STILL help by supporting your favorite charity (a.k.a. US!) and helping us win grant dollars!

Would you rather volunteer?! We also need 5 volunteers! Just “register” and click on when you are available to help out- no cost, of course!

WHEN? April 26, 2025

WHERE? Center Grove High School

Let’s Rock the Block together and make a difference! Sign up today: https://rocktheblockrun.org/

"IDOE has made school attendance a priority for all public institutions in the state. Regular school attendance can help support academic progress, concept development, social skills development, a positive learning environment, early learning habits, and positive teacher-student relationships. Prioritizing attending school on a regular basis can also help to avoid academic underachievement, social isolation, and low self-esteem.

For more information on the state's attendance initiative and how Indian Creek Schools rates compare to other districts across the state, check out the IDOE Attendance Dashboard."

Our attendance rate for the first nine-weeks was 95.90%.

Our attendance rate for the 2nd nine-weeks was 95.83%

2021-2022 - 96.18%

2022-2023 - 95.45%

2023-2024 - 95.85%

As we navigate a season marked by various illnesses, it is crucial that we work together to maintain a healthy and safe learning environment for our students. With several illnesses circulating within our school community, your cooperation in keeping sick children at home becomes even more significant.

Here is an information sheet designed to serve as a general guide for parents, outlining when it's advisable to keep your child at home. By following these recommendations, we can work together to minimize the spread of germs.

In an effort to keep our schools safe, all volunteers must have a background check completed and on file with the school. To volunteer in the classroom, chaperone field trips or attend classroom parties, you must have a background check completed.

Important: A new background check must be done every school year.

THIS BACKGROUND CHECK IS NOW FOR BOTH ICES AND ICIS. YOU WILL NOT NEED TO COMPLETE A FORM FOR BOTH BUILDINGS!

If you will be picking up your child from school on a regular basis, please fill out the form below for a car tag.

Our lost and found is currently full of jackets, lunch boxes, gloves, hats and various other items waiting to be reunited with their owners. If your child has mentioned something missing, encourage them to check the lost and found area. We want to ensure that every item finds its way back to its rightful owner.

The Braves Food Pantry is up and running and in need of volunteers! By partnering with Gleaners Food Bank, we are able to distribute food three times per month, twice at the Indian Creek Learning Center and once at the ICHS parking lot. Volunteering with the Braves Pantry is a great way to give back to our local community. Please register to volunteer using the link below. Thank you!

SignUp Genius - February Pantry https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040F4EA8AC28A5FC1-54572884-february

Join the Indian Creek Schools Lunch Team!

We're looking for hardworking, dependable, and dedicated individuals who are passionate about supporting students to join our child nutrition team! If you’re student-centered and enjoy making a difference in our community, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Why Join Us?

- Great job with lots of flexibility

- Be part of a team that nourishes and supports students every day - Make a positive impact in the lives of our kids

Apply today and help us continue providing nutritious meals to our students. We’d love to have you on our team!

Please be aware that dogs are not allowed on school grounds, playgrounds, or sports fields at any time throughout the calendar year except for service animals, per school policy, Indiana and Federal law.

This policy is for our students and staff members' health and safety.

After school hours and athletic events and practices, when students are absent, dog owners may walk their pets on a leash along the school property borders, such as the walking trail and on sidewalks/school roads. Please clean up and properly dispose of pet waste.