HPE Patriot Post

Attendance: 97.05%

HPE Expectation/Goal is 97%

October

10/4-24= Adopt a Teacher Basket

10/9= Shake Shack Dine to Donate

10/14-18= Fall Break (NO STUDENTS)

10/21-11/1= Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser

HPE's Special Ed & ENL students are so excited to have the Coffee/Snack Cart back up and running. It is a wonderful Friday treat for our staff. The coffee/snack cart is a great opportunity for our Special Ed students to practice social-emotional skills and ENL students to practice speaking English.

We have created a list of items needed for the cart. Donations can be dropped off at the office. Please let the office staff know the items are for the, "COFFEE CART"!

The attached spreadsheet will be updated weekly for the items that are needed for the cart. Thank you for your donations! Our staff and students truly appreciate your support.

Please be mindful there can be last minute changes.

Monday = Sweet Thai Chicken (Vegetarian) Chili Ramen Bowl with Sweet and Spice Cauliflower

Tuesday = Jamaican Chicken Curry & Rice with Pinto Beans with Salsa

Wednesday = Breaded Chicken Sandwich with Roasted Sweet Roots

Thursday = Big Daddy Pepperoni (Cheese) Pizza with Pizza Green Beans

Friday = Chicken and Waffles with Orange Glazed Carrots

**Daily alternate entrees: PBJ; Impossible Burger, Pizza Pack Box, Asian Teriyaki Salad, Garden Salad.

All lunches are served with milk, vegetable and fruit.

Dear HPE families,

I hope that you take your fall break to relax, unwind, and get some much-needed rest!

Have a great weekend!

Bethany Williams

HPE School Counselor

rbwilliams@hse.k12.in.us

Kindergarten

Summary:

In this week’s lesson, your child will practice breathing strategies to reset the brain and focus attention, as well as learn how focused awareness can be valuable in the real world.

Try This at Home:

Ask your child to teach you a breathing strategy.

First Grade

Summary:

In this week’s lesson, your child will practice breathing strategies to reset the brain and focus attention, as well as learn how focused awareness can be valuable in the real world.

Try This at Home:

Ask your child to teach you a breathing strategy.

Second Grade

Summary:

In this week’s lesson, your child will practice breathing strategies to reset the brain and focus attention, as well as learn how focused awareness can be valuable in the real world.

Try This at Home:

Ask your child to teach you a breathing strategy.

Third Grade

Summary:

In this week’s lesson, your child will practice breathing strategies to reset the brain and body and focus attention, as well as learn how focused awareness can be valuable in the real world.

Try This at Home:

Ask your child to teach you a breathing strategy.

Fourth Grade

Summary:

In this week’s lesson, your child will learn how to demonstrate expressing concern or showing compassion for someone.

Try This at Home:

Ask your child to share an example of when they have demonstrated compassion for someone else or when someone has shown concern for them.

One area that HPE would like to touch upon is the importance of regular school attendance. We all understand that life can sometimes present unexpected challenges and circumstances that disrupt our daily routines. However, consistent attendance is vital for your child’s academic progress and overall well-being. If your child isn’t feeling 100% and you’re unsure whether to send them to school or not, here is a resource to help guide your decision from the Indiana Department of Education.

Attending school regularly not only ensures that your child doesn’t miss out on valuable instruction but also helps them develop essential habits that are crucial for success in school and later in life. We understand that occasional absences may be unavoidable due to illness or family emergencies. In such cases, please remember to notify us as soon as possible.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. Again, we thank you for your support.

Dear Families,

HSE Schools welcome the Smiles Program/Mobile Dentists to provide a free exam and cleaning to your student while they are in school. We understand many families do not have dental insurance and cannot afford the costs out of pocket, so we hope this will provide the dental care your student needs.

Mobile Dentists accepts dental insurance as well, so please provide that information if you’d like to register your student(s).

Harrison Parkway Elementary is hosting the Mobile Dentists on November 14th & 15th.

To register your student(s), please complete a form by using one of the following methods:

· Go to: www.myschooldentist.com, find your school in the listing and complete the form

· Scan the QR code to take you to the website

· Pick up a permission form and send in with your student or scan and email to your building nurse or Amy Hanna at: ahanna@hse.k12.in.us. Copies will be sent home with students.

Please complete all information on the form. If information is missing, you may be asked to complete another form. You may submit the form by Friday, November 1st to ensure Mobile Dentists have time to process the forms prior to the appointment date.

If you have any further questions, feel free to go to the website: www.myschooldentist.com

or contact Amy Hanna.

Vision screening is required by the Indiana State Board of Health for all 1st grade students. First grade will have vision screenings on October 30th. Near and far vision will be screened. This is only a screening to determine if further evaluation is needed. Parents will be notified only if your student does not pass the screening. If your child wears glasses, please make sure they have them at school the day of the screening for accurate results.

If you decline to have your student screened, please notify the school nurse, Jenny Leonard, via email jleonard@hse.k12.in.us​ by Friday, Oct. 25th.

Co-President: Lindsey Berndt

Co-President: Mandy Leverenz

Vice President: Amanda McCullough

Treasurer: Carla Sklorenko

Co-Secretary: Jamie Davis

Co-Secretary: Kaitlin Trueblood

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

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

It’s time to show our teachers some appreciation with some of their favorite things! Be on the lookout for an email from your Room Parent or reach out to them to help contribute to your classroom teacher.

24-25 Teacher Favorites

We can’t forget about our amazing related arts and support teachers and staff! Help us show our HPE related arts teachers, non-classroom teachers, and support staff how much we appreciate them with monetary donations! With your donations, the PTO will purchase items and make Appreciation Baskets for each:

•related arts teacher

•non-classroom teachers!

We will also be purchasing gift cards for all other support staff!

Donations can be made online here -https://my.cheddarup.com/c/related-arts-non-classroom-teachers-and-support-staff or by sending in cash/gift cards to the school by October 23rd. Please address envelopes to Attn: PTO.

Any amount is welcome and appreciated!

After Fall Break, be on the lookout in your patriot's backpacks for the Texas Roadhouse gift card fundraiser packet. This is a huge fundraiser for HPE and makes great holiday gifts. Gift Cards valued at $25 are sold for $30 and include 6 free appetizer cards. HPE makes $7.50 on each gift card sold. This is a prepaid fundraiser, so please be sure to collect all payments upfront. Gift cards can be used at any of the 500 Texas Roadhouse locations nationwide! The gift cards and coupons never expire or lose value.

If our school achieves a goal of $5,000 total in gift cards sold, HPE gets 15% back instead of 10%!

The top-selling student will receive a $100 Amazon gift card if we reach the $5,000 goal or a VIP Dinner Package for 2 if we do not. Every student who sells at least one gift card will receive a free kids' meal. Every student who sells $100 in gift cards will receive a $10 certificate to Texas Roadhouse!

Order forms and payments must be turned in no later than November 1st! Please make all checks payable to Harrison Parkway Elementary PTO. You can also submit and pay for gift card orders electronically through this link - https://texas-roadhouse-gift-cards-2024.cheddarup.com

Do you know an employee who makes HSE Schools a better place for others?

Do you know someone who exemplifies the Mission of HSE Schools?

Have you observed an employee who goes above and beyond their job responsibilities/duties to make a difference?

These individuals deserve a “R.A.V.E. Review.”

We recognize and appreciate that Hamilton Southeastern Schools has some of the most talented and dedicated employees. Every HSE staff member has an important role, responsibility and stake in the safety, security, and success of our students. The goal of the R.A.V.E. (Recognizing All Valuable Employees) Review is to identify and honor those, in their contributions and service to HSE Schools, exemplify our mission.

Mission Statement

Hamilton Southeastern Schools, as a forward-thinking school district, provides excellence in education and opportunities to ensure the success of each and every student, to become a responsible citizen and to positively influence an ever-changing world community.

Nomination Rules:

Staff, students, and community members can nominate HSE employees. All staff are eligible for nomination. To submit a R.A.V.E. Review, fill out a quick and easy online form and share why the individual is a 5-Star employee.

All recipients will receive a R.A.V.E. Review window cling to proudly display their nomination in their workspace, a certificate and recognition letter with their review. Each month, One R.A.V.E. Review recipient will be selected in a random drawing for a $100 gift card, courtesy of RE/MAX Complete and the Hamilton Southeastern Education Foundation.

Employees can be recognized multiple times and will receive their reviews, but they will not be eligible for more than one window cling or certificate. In addition, second-time recipients will receive a coupon for a free large pizza courtesy of Domino's, in addition to their R.A.V.E. submission form.

To submit a R.A.V.E. Review:

R.A.V.E. Reviews - Hamilton Southeastern School Corporation (hseschools.org)

A student may not be absent from school for more than ten (10) days per school year. Both excused and unexcused absences count toward this maximum of ten days. Further undocumented absences will be unexcused. Students must have a written explanation from their doctor for every absence above and beyond the maximum of 10 days per year. Parents/guardians are ultimately responsible for their child’s school attendance. Students with excessive absences and/or tardies will be referred to the HSE attendance officer.

At the elementary level, the half day absence mark is 10:55AM for student day. Any student arriving after 8:40AM and prior to 10:55AM will be marked half day absence.

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 English is not your first language, and you would prefer to communicate an absence by email, you may send a ParentSquare message or directly email Amy Powell, at apowell@hse.k12.in.us

In an effort to comply with the Indiana Senate Enrolled Act No. 282 regarding elementary school attendance, HSE district has amended its attendance policy.

The Student Handbook for Elementary has been modified and is available to view on the district website or by clicking here: HSE Elementary Student Handbook 2024-25

Students are allowed a maximum of 10 absences in a school year.

Planned absences for more than 2 days is highly discouraged when school is in session.

If you do have a planned absence for 2 or more days, a Prearranged Absence Form should be completed and submitted to the office at least 24 hours in advance in order to be considered excused. The absences will go toward the total of 10 allowable absences for the year.

Any absence over 10 will not be excused unless accompanied by medical/legal documentation.

Attendance notification letters will be sent to parents/guardians at 5, 8 and 10 absences.

Assistant Principal, Michael Perry, will make contact by phone at 8 total absences, if not before if there are attendance concerns.

At HPE we communicate a lot of information through Parent Square. ParentSquare allows us to communicate with families, staff, and students via email, text and app notifications.

ParentSquare automatically generates an account for each parent/guardian, using their preferred email address and phone number. We encourage families to access their accounts and download the mobile app in order to update their information.

For more information: https://www.hseschools.org/departments/technology/parentsquare

Occasionally, parents must make unplanned transportation changes during the school day. All telephone calls must be received by 1:00 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 1:00 pm to make a transportation change except in the case of extreme emergencies.

Parents/visitors to HPE must have a background check on file with the school (including watching the anti-bullying video and completing the video survey) in order to volunteer in the school or to have lunch with a student. The link for the background check information can be found on link below at https://www.hseschools.org/departments/school-safety under Visiting and Volunteering.

The background checks are conducted by a 3rd party company, and are good for three years at any school in the district. These background checks will cost $15.95. (Please note - this process could take 3 to 6 business days). Once your background check is approved, watch for a badge notification email from “info@safevisitorsolutions.com.” Your badge will be attached as a PDF. You can either print it, save it on your phone, or download the SafeVisitor app. A photo will be required and added upon your first visit to the school.

Per HSE Policy, visitors must have their Safe Visitor Badge scanned to check-in to the building. Please have ID ready when entering the building to allow staff to have you checked into Safe Visitor.

Upon leaving, please give your printed badge to the office staff for quick check-out.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Tobi Fields at 317-594-4100.

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.

Due to the limited space in the cafeteria, we will be able to accommodate 2 guests during each grade's lunch time. Once the time slots are full, we cannot accommodate any more requests for that day and no exceptions will be granted. Please be mindful that ONLY the person signing up for the lunch spot can attend. Please only sign up for one slot during a school week. Every Friday, we will post the next weeks sign up. It will be taken down Monday morning at 7:30am. You MUST have an approved background check on file. If you do not have a background check on file, please do not sign up until you have that on file.

Visitor Guidelines:

• All visitors will need to have their ID with them to sign in and sign out of the building. All visitors must have an approved valid Safe Visitor background check on file with the district before coming into the building. Visitors are required to wear their visitor sticker while in the building.

• All visitors must eat lunch with their child at the table designated for visitors.

• NO restaurant food or drink may be brought in, Ex: McDonalds, Chic Fil A, Jimmie Johns etc. You can bring a lunch from home or you have the option to buy a school lunch ($4.30) (again, no restaurant food). If purchasing a school lunch, you will need to bring exact change or a check (you may not charge this purchase to your child’s lunch account).

• Phones must be put away at all times. Please note that visitors cannot take photos of students due to FERPA privacy.

• Students will not be pulled out of lunch to eat with siblings.

• Siblings not attending HPE will be discouraged from attending lunch due to space constraints.

• You may only have your child eat lunch with you during this time. Friends and students who are extended family are not permitted

• We ask that when your child lines up with their class at the end of lunch, you will check out in the office on your way out.

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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