HPE Patriot Post

Attendance for week of February 10th - 14th : 93.84 %

HPE Expectation/Goal is 97%

February

27 = Family Engagement and Culture Night (5:30pm-7:00pm)

28 = HPE Riley's Dance Marathon - After School - 4:15pm

March

10 = Flex day (If we have a snow day, this will be our makeup date)

April

04-11 = Spring Break NO SCHOOL

23 = PTO meeting (5:30pm)

This week, we are excited to recognize our Patriots who are Students of the Week for their exceptional demonstration of patience. Whether in the classroom, on the playground, or during collaborative activities, these students showed a deep sense of understanding, kindness, and perseverance in challenging situations.

We believe that patience is an important skill that helps our students grow not only as learners but as individuals. By taking the time to listen, reflect, and support one another, these students set a wonderful example for all of us!

Please join us in congratulating these outstanding students and encouraging them to continue showing such wonderful character. We are so proud of all of their hard work and dedication!

HPE Student Council is teaming up with FHS Student Council to host a dance marathon to support to the Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis. Students will learn a synchronized dance taught by the highschoolers, dance to music, play games, and have a popcorn snack. This event will take place on Friday, February 28, 2025 immediately afterschool until 4:15. We will begin parent pick up at that time. The cost to attend is $10 and this will cover the cost of snack and send a portion to the hospital. All next week we will host a spirit week to help fundraise for the children’s hospital. All extra monetary donations will go to the children’s hospital!

Permission slips will come home today! If you would like your child to attend, please sign the form and return with $10 by Thursday, February 27!!

Monday = Queso Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese Dippers with corn

Tuesday = Orange Chicken & Fried Rice with Green Beans

Wednesday = Breaded Chicken Sandwich with BBQ Baked Beans

Thursday = Pizza with Cheese Broccoli

Friday = Chicken & Waffles with Glazed Carrots

Salad = Taco Pasta

Bento = Pizza Pack

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

It's time to order your child's 2024-25 Yearbook! Follow the link below to place your order.

Returning this year! Cripe Photography GIFT A YEARBOOK was a great success! Your school was able to donate 14 gifted books last year. You have the opportunity to donate a yearbook to your child's peers. Your school decides who will receive this awesome gift, thanks to your generosity!

Harrison Parkway Yearbooks - ORDER HERE

ORDER DEADLINE: March 14 (late orders cannot be guaranteed a yearbook).

Questions? Please contact Cripe Photography HERE.

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 Families,

In today’s world, technology is part of our daily lives, and children are navigating the digital world at a young age. We want to ensure that our students develop the skills they need to be safe, respectful, and responsible digital citizens.

Digital citizenship is about teaching our children how to interact online in a positive and responsible way. Here are some key areas we're focusing on at school, and we encourage you to reinforce these at home:

1. Online Safety

• Remind children not to share personal information like their full name, address, or passwords online.

• Encourage them to tell a trusted adult if they encounter anything online that makes them uncomfortable.

2. Respectful Communication

• Just like in person, treating others with kindness and respect is essential online.

• We encourage students to think before they post, comment, or send messages, remembering that words can have a lasting impact.

3. Balancing Screen Time

• It’s important for children to balance screen time with offline activities. Setting time limits and establishing tech-free zones or times at home can help.

4. Digital Footprint Awareness

• Children are learning that what they post online can last a long time. We want them to understand that their online actions are part of their digital “footprint” and to use this awareness to make positive choices.

Our goal is to work together with you to create a safe and positive online experience for your child. If you have any questions about digital citizenship, please feel free to reach out. We look forward to partnering with you to support your child's digital growth and safety!

Thank you for your support in nurturing responsible digital citizens.

Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Williams

HPE School Counselor

rbwilliams@hse.k12.in.us

KINDERGARTEN

Summary: In this week’s lesson, your child will learn that kindness is a way to show people that they care and that doing kind acts can make both the giver and the receiver feel good. They’ll share personal examples and discuss how they felt when they gave or received kind acts.

Try This at Home: Help your child think of a kind act they can do for someone and support them in carrying it out. With your child, discuss how they think the receiver of the kind act felt. Ask your child how they felt doing a kind act for someone.

1ST GRADE

Summary: In this week’s lesson, your child will learn and practice two ways they can be kind to others: asking, “Are you okay?” and offering to keep someone company.

Try This at Home: Help your child think of a family member or close friend who could use some company. Encourage them to ask the person, “Would you like some company?”

2ND GRADE

3rd GRADE

Summary: In this week’s lesson, your child will learn how empathy—the ability to understand and feel how someone else is feeling—and kindness can help build new friendships.

Try This at Home: Ask your child what kind things they could they do to build a friendship with someone.

4th GRADE

Summary: In this week’s lesson, your child will learn that our brain works best when the logic and emotion centers are balanced and working together.

Try This at Home: Tell your child about a time when a strong emotion made it hard for you to learn something new or caused you to say or do something that hurt someone’s feelings. Discuss why it’s important to learn to manage strong emotions.

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

We are grateful to the Elementary PTO Leaders for their unwavering commitment and hard work in assisting all children, teachers, and support staff throughout your child's elementary years.

We are eager to maintain the same level of commitment and enthusiasm for the RSI community during the 2025/2026 PTO school year as we embark on the next amazing chapter with Intermediate School.

If you have never participated in or supported any roles under the PTO, this is also an ideal opportunity to join and support a co-chair function. You will be a part of great leaders that can teach and support you in various co-chair roles that are needed to support long after you have enjoyed your time at RSI.

In order to sustain the enthusiasm of the HAWK Parties (3 times annually), teacher appreciation, dine-to-donate, 6th grade celebration party, Read-A-Thon, and Teacher Grants, among others, we are currently recruiting for a few executive positions for the 2025/2026 school year. It is significantly distinct from the Elementary Level, and the transition is significantly smoother due to the exceptional leadership. Be a part of something unique; join the RSI PTO.

Reach out to riversideintpto@gmail.com to obtain additional information or to distinguish yourself during the call. We are eagerly anticipating the continuation of RSI's exceptional year of celebrations with your support.

Christina Stenske

Riverside Intermediate PTO

11014 Eller Rd

Fishers, IN 46038

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.

Curious about rugby? Join Mudsock Youth Rugby for a FREE Try-It Day on Sunday, February 23rd at Fall Creek Intermediate: This event is open to 2nd–8th grade boys and girls and is the perfect opportunity to learn about this exciting, inclusive sport. Our experienced coaches and board members will be on hand to teach fundamental skills, answer questions about the upcoming spring season and introduce youth to the growing sport of rugby. Learn more including times here.

Sign Up Now - Spring Sport Registration Remains Open: Get ready for an action-packed spring! With 9 sports to choose from, there’s something for every skill level and interest. Registration is now open at myathletics.com. Sign up for baseball, softball, soccer, boys and girls lacrosse, rugby, boys volleyball, pickleball and track & field. Explore detailed season information here and secure your spot today!

HSEF’s Legacy Celebration Brings Comedy For A Cause
Legendary comedy icon Jeff Foxworthy is headlining the Hamilton Southeastern Education Foundation’s inaugural Legacy Celebration (formerly Game Day). Foxworthy is one of the most famous comedians ever, a multiple Grammy Award nominee and the highest-selling comedy recording artist in history. He’s best known for his hit Blue-Collar Comedy Tour and numerous television shows including “Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?”

Tickets are on sale for the show, which will be February 21st at the new Fishers Event Center. The Legacy Celebration is the biggest fundraiser for the education foundation and will feature an auction featuring hundreds of unique items and experiences. All proceeds benefit innovative teacher grants, student scholarships, mental health and student wellness initiatives.

BUY TICKETS HERE: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0500617B9496124F

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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