DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY NEWSLETTER
February 28, 2025 Newsletter
News from the Office
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
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.
MARCH BOOK OF THE MONTH - THE BIG UMBRELLA
YouTube Link to book
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhxGK_qZRCg
The Big Umbrella : Kids Books Read Aloud by Books With Blue
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ORDER YEARBOOK TODAY - DEADLINE IS 3/21/25
Order your yearbook today at ybpay.com
Yearbook ID Code: 14537325
PTO NEWS
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PTO OFFICERS
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
NEWS FROM CAFETERIA
REMINDER: NO SODA ALLOWED AT LUNCH TIME OR IN WATER BOTTLES. PLEASE ONLY PUT WATER IN THE WATER BOTTLES.
Food Services Newsletter, click below:
SNACKS IN CAFETERIA
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". These are the snacks and prices we offer at DCE:
"Cookie" (baked in house) - .80
"Snack"- $1.10: Cheez-Its, Goldfish crackers, pretzels, pudding cup, Jello cup, fruit roll-up, Welch's fruit snacks
"Large Snack"- $1.15: Rice Krispie treat, Brownie, Grandma Cookies
"Chips"- $1.10: Variety of Lays chips, Smart pop popcorn, Variety of Cheetos,
These snacks are sold on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
"Ice Cream"- $1.25: Variety of vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and dairy-free.
Ice cream is sold to all grades on Wednesdays.
LUNCH MENU - WEEK 1
Detailed Lunch Menus can be found on the HSE website: hseschools.org
New Spring Menu starting next week March 3rd
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
OPEN GYM ON SUNDAYS 1 - 5 AT FISHERS JR. HIGH SCHOOL
Introducing Open Gym at Fishers Junior High School. This program will operate every Sunday until HSE's Spring Break (Jan 26-March 30th) from 1-5pm.
Participants are asked to park in the back lot and enter through door 12. All participants will need to sign a liability waiver before participating and a sign in/out sheet as well. No outside food or drinks are permitted, water is the only exception.
Brought to you by Fishers Health and Parks Departments, we will be providing basketballs, volleyballs, jump ropes, pop-up pickleball, and playground balls. Students in grades K-8 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult (aged 18+) at all times while using the facility. If a participant is under 18 years of age, but currently a 9th grader or above, a parent MUST sign a liability waiver on their behalf before exiting the facility. For more information visit: FishersParks.com/OpenGym"
Mudsock Youth Athletics
Updates from Mudsock Youth Athletics:
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!
ZOO DISCOUNT TICKETS
Indianapolis Zoo Ticket Partner Program - Hamilton Southeastern Schools
January 6-March 21, 2025
Adult Tickets: $10.75
Youth (2-12): $8.75
March 22, 2025-January 4, 2026
Adult Tickets: $20.75 $34.75
Youth (2-12): $13.75 $31.75
- Visit the Indy Zoo website
- Select ticket quantity
- Click Add to Cart
- Check your order and then click Checkout
- Enter billing and payment information
- You will then see a receipt page
- You will receive your tickets by email
- To print tickets, please save them from the receipt page when you complete your transaction.
HSE FOOD SERVICES HIRING
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.
R.A.V.E. REVIEWS
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.
