DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY NEWSLETTER

Hello DCE Families:-)! My name is Tim Mankin, and I will be serving as your interim principal starting 4/14 through the end of the school year. It has neen an incredible first week as the students and staff have been so welcoming. No better way to start the day than hundreds of 'fist bumps' and greetings from students as they enter the building! I have been a teacher and administrator at various levels for 36 years. After retiring as principal at HIJH in 2021, I served as an interim principal at FCJH in '23-'24, and then as interim assistant principal at FCI earlier this year. I now welcome the chance to work with K-4 students and staff at DCE. Eight words will be the foundation of my work with all of you: What are your needs? How can I help? Serving the students, families, and staff will be my top priorities. Go Stars!!

Tim A. Mankin

Interim Principal

Deer Creek Elementary School

ENROLLMENT FOR NEXT YEAR (AUGUST, 2025) IS NOW OPEN FOR KINDERGARTEN. STUDENTS MUST BE 5 YEARS OLD ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 1ST. PLEASE GO TO HSESCHOOLS.ORG TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD.

The website page is https://www.hseschools.org/about/enrollment

Supply Kits for next year are now online and ready to order. Please see the PTO information below for more details.

Please have your child arrive on time for school. Remember, first bell rings at 7:30 a.m. Students are tardy to class if they are not in their classrooms by 7:40 a.m.

Please use School Dismissal Manager to report how your child goes home. You can also use it to report absences or late arrivals due to appointments. You can also call the Attendance Line at 317-594-4840 to report an absence. If you need help, please call Stacy or Bonnie in office. Just a reminder to let office know reason for absences. If no reason given, student is given an unexcused.

Book: Ricky, The Rock that Couldn't Roll

Author: Jay Miletsky

A great rock group has all gathered to play together and to roll around on their favorite rolling hill. The group soon discovers though that their friend Ricky is unable to roll with them. He isn’t made like them because he is flat on one side. The friends work together to figure out how to help Ricky roll and learn some great lessons about friendships, adversity and triumph.

YouTube Link to book: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEW1pB3I2qY

💌 Staff Appreciation Fan Mail (Due May 3rd): https://forms.gle/cLSgVnxtwL15nx3k8

✏️ School Supply Kits Order Here: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/1179241

🍎 Staff Appreciation Week Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E4CAEAD2AA3FD0-56278357-staff

PTO Newsletter

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DCE PTO Linktree

https://linktr.ee/deercreekpto

Follow DCE PTO on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094779979061&mibextid=LQQJ4d

Co-Presidents: Rachel Dyckman and Sami Scott

Co-VP: Jill Zeller and Jessica Knudsen

Co-Treasurers: Matt Fisher and Wendy Sloan

Co-Secretary: Beth Betten and Holly O'Neal

Members at Large/Chairs of Volunteers and Donations: Nicole Lewis, Emily Renz, Lindsey Carr

REMINDER: NO SODA ALLOWED AT LUNCH TIME OR IN WATER BOTTLES. PLEASE ONLY PUT WATER IN THE WATER BOTTLES.

Gluten Free Menu.pdf

Food Services Newsletter, click below:

DCE Cafeteria Happenings for April

The snacks we sell at school are all approved as "Snack Smart" by the USDA. They are "healthy and functional snacks that benefit digestive health, weight management support, and overall health and wellbeing". Snacks are sold on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Ice cream is sold to all grades on Wednesdays.

Detailed Lunch Menus can be found on the HSE website: hseschools.org

WEEK 1

Monday - Mac & Cheese Bites

Tuesday - Nachos

Wednesday - Chicken Nuggets & Garlic Bread

Thursday - Pepperoni Calzone

Friday - French Toast Sticks and Sausage

WEEK 2

Monday - Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara

Tuesday - Corn Dogs

Wednesday - Cheeseburger/Hamburger

Thursday - Pizza

Friday - Pancakes with Sausage

WEEK 3

Monday - Bean & Cheese Pupusa

Tuesday - Orange Chicken

Wednesday - Breaded Chicken Sandwich

Thursday - Pizza

Friday - Chicken and Waffles

Other Daily Options: Impossible Burger, PBJ, Specialty Salad, Garden Salad, Bento Box Meal

Updates from Mudsock Youth Athletics:

Updates from Mudsock Youth Athletics:

Fall Early Bird Registration Begins May 1st
We’re offering a record number of sports this fall! Register for football (including expanded 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. Information will continue to be updated here. Fall into play with us!

Girls Volleyball Rec+ Evaluations May 7th and May 18th
Mudsock Youth Volleyball will hold Rec+ evaluations for incoming 5th through 8th graders (2025–26 school year) on Wednesday, May 7th, or Sunday, May 18th. Find all the details and sign-up information here. Participants must also be registered for the girls rec fall season to attend evaluations. Registration opens May 1st at myathletics.com.

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.

Indianapolis Zoo Ticket Partner Program - Hamilton Southeastern Schools

https://tickets.indyzoo.com/webstore/shop/ViewItems.aspx?CompanyCode=HSEDolphin&CG=MktgDMaS&C=DMASTkt

March 22, 2025-January 4, 2026
Adult Tickets: $20.75
Youth (2-12): $13.75

1. Visit the https://tickets.indyzoo.com/webstore/shop/ViewItems.aspx?CompanyCode=HSEDolphin&CG=MktgDMaS&C=DMASTkt
2. Click Add to Cart
3. Check your order and then click Checkout
4. Enter billing and payment information
5. You will then see a receipt page
6. You will receive your tickets by email
7. To print tickets, please save them from the receipt page when you complete your transaction.

Work when your kids are in school and be off when they are. Food service is looking for full and part-time employees to work a school year schedule. Positions are available at various schools and includes a free lunch.

Apply @ https://www.applitrack.com/hamiltonse/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Food+Service

Hamilton Southeastern Schools - Frontline Recruitment

Frontline Recruiting and Hiring, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions.

www.applitrack.com

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.