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• November 18, Spell Bowl Competition at FCI
• November 18-25, Food Drive partnering with Grace Care Center
• November 19, 4:15 PM Boys' Basketball Game at Sand Creek Intermediate
• November 20, Texas Roadhouse Gift Card Fundraiser Ends
• November 21, Special Thanksgiving Meal in the Cafe; 5:30 PM Boys' Basketball Game at FCI vs Mt. Vernon Middle
• November 25, 5:30 PM Boys' Basketball Game at FCI vs Lapel Middle
• November 27-29, Thanksgiving Break - No School

Dear HSE Staff, Students, and Families,

This Holiday Season, HSE is asking you to give a gift to the Earth by making the choice to be more sustainable. HSE Schools will be hosting a district wide Holiday Light Recycling Program. Starting November 25th through January 15th each school will be collecting old, broken, tangled, or unwanted holiday lights. Technology Recyclers will take these unwanted/unusable lights and break them down into useable components that will be used to make new products.

Since we started doing this as a District you have helped recycle 15,071 pounds or 7.5 tons of holiday lights composed of plastics, metals, and glass!

• 2020/2021 -3,519 lbs of holiday lights.
  2021/2022 - 4,711 lbs of holiday lights.
  2022/2023 - 4,519 lbs of holiday lights
  2023/2024 - 2,322 lbs of holiday lights.

You helped make a HUGE impact.

• What will we collect in the 2024/2025 season?

Why Should People Recycle Old Holiday Lights? Because you care about the environment! If you want to keep your lights from going to a landfill and do your part to look after the Earth, recycling your lights is a great way to do it!

• Holiday Lights are not bio-degradable and will spend hundreds of years in a landfill if thrown away.
• Holiday lights are known to get into waterways and oceans. This can lead to animals becoming entangled and dying.
• New ENERGY STAR LED holiday lights are up to 75% more energy efficient than incandescent bulbs.
• LED holiday lights are not as fragile as the thin glass of incandescent bulbs.
• According to the National Fire Protection Association switching to LED holiday lights reduces the chance of Christmas tree fires.
• LED bulbs offer more colors and features while reducing the energy consumed.
• LED holiday lights have a longer lifespan than incandescent bulbs offering on average 25% longer life.
• Holiday lights are made from copper, glass, and plastic—valuable materials that can be recycled, reclaimed, and turned into new products helping preserve our environment!

No matter what the reason, resist the urge to throw old holiday lights in the trash. Please participate in HSE district wide Holiday Light Recycling Program this year!

PLEASE DO NOT:

1. Please do not include any packing material.
2. Please do not include any apparatus used to wind up or store the lights.
3. Please do not include lights wrapped in garland.

PLEASE DO:

1. Please place your lights in the recycling box (many will be stored in the front office, media centers, or science classrooms).
2. Ask your friends, neighbors, social groups, and family members if they also have lights that need to be recycled.
3. Do your part to be more sustainable this year.

Additional Information & Resources for Teachers.

• Duke Energy Holiday light calculator: https://www.duke-energy.com/energy-education/energy-savings-and-efficiency/holiday-lighting-calculator
• Energy.Gov – LED lighting Information: https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/save-electricity-and-fuel/lighting-choices-save-you-money/led-lighting#349182-tab-1
• Energy Star Decorative Light String: https://www.energystar.gov/products/lighting_fans/decorative_light_strings

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/

Submit your design for the Front & Back cover for the 2024-25 Yearbook!!!!!

Follow the instructions on the image below for a chance to have your design featured on this school year's yearbook!

Contest is for students only. Parent artwork will not be eligible to win.

Hello FCI Families,

If you are interested in purchasing books for the readers in your family, please consider the Literati Store and Holiday Catalog. Every purchase supports our school library. There are catalogs available in the library, and a direct link is included here. This is the same company that provides our book fairs. This expanded online store includes top-rated books and book sets, educational games, and STEM kits.

Explore the catalog with your family and follow the link to visit and shop at our online fair.

Every purchase supports our school, so shopping this catalog is a wonderful way to give back while purchasing your holiday gifts.

Thank you so much for your support!

Terri Zabonick

FCI Teacher Librarian

https://literati.com/store/?school=fall-creek-intermediate-school-fishers-in

https://fci.spiritsale.com/

Orders due by Wednesday, Nov 27. Items will be delivered to classrooms or the front office if indicated for gift giving before Winter Break.

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2024 Texas Roadhouse Gift Card Sale (FCI)

It's a TEXAS ROADHOUSE GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER to benefit Fall Creek Intermediate!!!

Everyone loves Texas Roadhouse! Selling gift cards is an easy and perfect gift. Texas Roadhouse gift cards and free appetizer cards are accepted at all of our locations--over 700 nationwide! The gift cards never expire or lose value (free appetizer cards do have an expiration date).

Each $30 purchase will include a $25 gift card and 3 free appetizer cards, valued at $8.99 each. Our school will earn $7.50 per gift card sold!!

The selling period for this fundraiser will run through November 20th. This is a prepaid fundraiser. All payments must be completed via CheddarUp--purchase will include merchant service fees associated with processing via CheddarUp. Include first & last name and Team of student ordering from.

If Fall Creek Intermediate reaches their goal of $5,000, the top selling student will receive a $100 Amazon gift card. If the school does not reach the goal, the top seller will receive a VIP Dinner for Two Gift Package. This includes a $40 gift certificate, free appetizer, and a VIP Seating Card. If a student sells $100 they will receive a $10 Texas Roadhouse Certificate.

Please be sure to complete your order by 11:59 p.m. on November 20th. We can not accept late submissions. Cards will be distributed the week of December 9th.

All sales are final.

Mark your calendars. A special lunch will be served on November 21 in the Cafeteria!

FCI's science bowl is an academic team that gathers to learn about science topics and then compete against other schools across the state. This year our topic is physical science.

If you are interested in trying out for the team, tryouts will be held on

Tuesday December 3 after school from 4:00-4:50
OR

Wednesday December 4 before school from 8:10-9:00.

Students should only attend one of the tryout sessions.

Students intending to tryout should pick up a form with additional information outside Mr. Zook's room or at the club hub.

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!

Girls Tryout Evaluations:

Tuesday, 12/10, 4-6 pm (no cuts)

Thursday, 12/11, 6-7:30 pm (final cut)

Permission slips due by December 6!

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

Please review and determine if any of these options will fit your family's needs.

Each year we partner with a local organization to provide a meal or funds for a meal around the holidays for FCI families. Please follow this link to fill out the information form if you would be interested in receiving one of these meal packages. You can contact Mrs. Sullivan or Mr. Kozloski with any questions.

https://forms.office.com/r/Wm2z2dLFtw

Good Samaritan Network – Apply for Thanksgiving assistance by Nov 3 and/or Christmas by Nov 24
https://www.gsnlive.org/holiday-assistance

Salvation Army Angel Tree
https://saangeltree.org/

Program requirements:

• Each angel must be 12 years old or under on Christmas Day.
• Households must fall below 200% of the Federal Poverty line.
• Families must reside in Hamilton County.

6th Grade:

Week 13

11/20

All About Attitude (MU)

Choosing Optimism

Students will explore what it means to be optimistic and pessimistic. Then they will study how these two attitudes can affect our relationships and our ability to learn.

Summary:

In this week’s lesson, your child will explore what it means to be optimistic and pessimistic. Then they will study how these two attitudes can affect our relationships and our ability to learn.

Try This at Home:

Ask your child what it means to be optimistic and what it means to be pessimistic. Discuss ways that those attitudes can affect them in different situations they encounter, such as before a test or a sporting event.

5th Grade:

Week 13

11/20

All About Attitude (MU)

Choosing Optimism

Students will explore what it means to be optimistic and pessimistic. Then they will study how these two attitudes can affect our relationships and our ability to learn.

Summary:

In this week’s lesson, your child will explore what it means to be optimistic and pessimistic. Then they will study how these two attitudes can affect our relationships and our ability to learn.

Try This at Home:

Ask your child what it means to be optimistic and what it means to be pessimistic. Discuss ways that those attitudes can affect them in different situations they encounter, such as before a test or a sporting event.

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! (choose one of the dates listed below)

Thursday, November 14th 6-8:30pm (Register by 11/8!)

Tuesday, January 28th 6-8:30pm (Register by 1/22!)

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.

As flu season arrives, there's no better time to protect yourself and your loved ones. The Fishers Health Department clinic makes it easy and convenient to get your flu and COVID-19 shots. No long waits, just quick, efficient care. Don't delay — schedule an appointment with the Fishers Health Department by using the link below:

Vaccinations – Fishers Health Department (fishersin.gov)

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.

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.

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.

Intramural Basketball Registration is Open!

Running Sunday nights from January 12th – March 16th, students from Fishers and Hamilton Southeastern High School are invited to form their own teams and hit the courts. With four divisions based on grade and skill level, there’s a spot for everyone, whether competitive or just for fun! Registration is $100 per player, and athletes can sign up with a team (up to 10 players) by indicating their team captain on the online form or as a free agent. Register now through December 22nd. Scholarships are available. Learn more.

The Mudsock Youth Athletics team is growing. We are seeking a passionate individual with a heart for volunteerism to round out our team. Please pass along to anyone who you think would be a great fit to join our staff. We love supporting the Hamilton Southeastern Schools and city of Fisher Community. Learn more.

Monday, November 18, rot C

• 8:10am-9:00am - VEX Robotics Club
• 5:30pm - Spell Bowl Competition

Tuesday, November 19, rot C

• 1:00pm - PTO Meeting
• 4:15pm - Boys Basketball Game at SCI

Wednesday, November 20, rot C

• 8:10am-9:00am - VEX Robotics Club

• 4-5:15 pm - Girl Scout Troup 3890 Meeting
• 4-6pm - Boys Basketball Practice

Thursday, November 21, rot C

• 5:30pm - Boys Basketball Game vs Mt. Vernon at FCI

Friday, November 22, rot C

• 4-6pm - Boys Basketball Practice

Monday, November 25, rot I

• 8:10am-9:00am - VEX Robotics Club
• 5:30pm - Boys Basketball Game vs Lapel Middle School at FCI

Tuesday, November 26, rot I

• 8:15am-9:00am - Student Council

Wednesday, November 27

• No School - Thanksgiving Break

Thursday, November 28

• No School - Thanksgiving Break

Friday, November 29

• No School - Thanksgiving Break

Monday, December 2, rot F

• 8:10am-9:00am - VEX Robotics Club
• 4-5:15 pm - Girl Scout Troup 4921 Meeting
• 4-6pm - Boys Basketball Practice

Tuesday, December 3, rot F

• 5:30pm - Boys Basketball Game at Hamilton Heights Middle School -

Wednesday, December 4, rot F

• 8:10am-9:00am - VEX Robotics Club
• 8:10am-9:00am - FCI Connect
• 4-6pm - Boys Basketball Practice

Thursday, December 5, rot F

• 5:30pm - Boys Basketball Game vs Carmel at FCI

Friday, December 6, rot F

• 8:15am-9:00am - Girls Who Code, 5th Grade
• 4:00pm-5:30pm - 6th Grade Hangout

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. Marc Williams (mwilliams@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