ICES Newsletter

Monday, December 16 - Wednesday, December 18 - SANTA SHOP (See information below)

Thursday, December 19 (7:00 pm) - 2nd Grade Christmas Program Performance @ Performing Arts Center (Doors open at 6:30 pm)

Friday, December 20 - Last day of 1st Semester

Monday, December 23 - Friday, January 3 - WINTER BREAK (NO SCHOOL)

Sunday, January 12 (7:00 pm) - Indian Creek Education Foundation Meeting @ the Indian Creek Learning Center

Tuesday, January 14 (6:00 pm) - PTO Meeting @ ICES Cafeteria

Tuesday, January 14 (7:00 pm) - NHJ School Board Meeting @ ICMS LGI Room

Monday, January 6 - First Day of 2nd Semester

Monday, January 20 - MLK Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL

This Christmas Season, if you would like to show your appreciation to the teachers/staff at Indian Creek, consider Sending a Sip from Travelin' Tom's! Use the link to sponsor a beverage or two for our excellent people!

https://customer.travelintomscoffee.com/#/T1212952776

Thanks to the generosity of the community, all staff at ICIS and ICES will be getting a beverage from Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck on December 19th!

Congratulations to our November Students of the Month. Each month we will focus on a different character trait and we will recognize those students who were excellent examples of the specific character trait. For November, we focused on SAFE. Congratulations to all of our winners!

"IDOE has made school attendance a priority for all public institutions in the state. Regular school attendance can help support academic progress, concept development, social skills development, a positive learning environment, early learning habits, and positive teacher-student relationships. Prioritizing attending school on a regular basis can also help to avoid academic underachievement, social isolation, and low self-esteem.

For more information on the state's attendance initiative and how Indian Creek Schools rates compare to other districts across the state, check out the IDOE Attendance Dashboard."

Our attendance rate for the first nine-weeks was 95.90%.

2021-2022 - 96.18%

2022-2023 - 95.45%

2023-2024 - 95.85%

As we navigate a season marked by various illnesses, it is crucial that we work together to maintain a healthy and safe learning environment for our students. With several illnesses circulating within our school community, your cooperation in keeping sick children at home becomes even more significant.

Here is an information sheet designed to serve as a general guide for parents, outlining when it's advisable to keep your child at home. By following these recommendations, we can work together to minimize the spread of germs.

In an effort to keep our schools safe, all volunteers must have a background check completed and on file with the school. To volunteer in the classroom, chaperone field trips or attend classroom parties, you must have a background check completed.

Important: A new background check must be done every school year.

THIS BACKGROUND CHECK IS NOW FOR BOTH ICES AND ICIS. YOU WILL NOT NEED TO COMPLETE A FORM FOR BOTH BUILDINGS!

If you will be picking up your child from school on a regular basis, please fill out the form below for a car tag.

Our lost and found is currently full of jackets, lunch boxes, gloves, hats and various other items waiting to be reunited with their owners. If your child has mentioned something missing, encourage them to check the lost and found area. We want to ensure that every item finds its way back to its rightful owner.

The Braves Food Pantry is up and running and in need of volunteers! By partnering with Gleaners Food Bank, we are able to distribute food three times per month, twice at the Indian Creek Learning Center and once at the ICHS parking lot. Volunteering with the Braves Pantry is a great way to give back to our local community. Please register to volunteer in September using the link below. Thank you!

SignUp Genius - December Pantry https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040F4EA8AC28A5FC1-52454211-braves#/

SignUp Genius - January Pantry https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040F4EA8AC28A5FC1-53987298-braves

Join the Indian Creek Schools Lunch Team!

We're looking for Hardworking, Dependable, and Dedicated individuals who are passionate about supporting students to join our Child Nutrition Team! If you’re student-centered and enjoy making a difference in our community, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Why Join Us?

- Great job with lots of flexibility

- Be part of a team that nourishes and supports students every day - Make a positive impact in the lives of our kids

Apply today and help us continue providing nutritious meals to our students. We’d love to have you on our team!

Please be aware that dogs are not allowed on school grounds, playgrounds, or sports fields at any time throughout the calendar year except for service animals, per school policy, Indiana and Federal law.

This policy is for our students and staff members' health and safety.

After school hours and athletic events and practices, when students are absent, dog owners may walk their pets on a leash along the school property borders, such as the walking trail and on sidewalks/school roads. Please clean up and properly dispose of pet waste.