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• December 16-20 -- Spirit Week!
• December 17 -- PTO Meeting 1PM
• December 17 -- Dine to Donate at Texas Roadhouse
• December 17 -- Boys Basketball Game vs Pendleton Elem. & Intermediate at FCI 5:30 PM
• December 18 -- Band, Orchestra, and Choir Convocation for Students only 9:45 AM
• December 21-January 6 --Winter Break, No School

Mix & Mingle Monday - Teachers dress like students & students dress like teachers

Toasty Tuesday - Wear your pjs or comfy clothes

Blue Out Wednesday - Wear blue! Support band, choir, and orchestra

Top-off the week Thursday - Wear hats or crazy hair

Festive Friday - Wear your favorite holiday/winter attire

Unless there is an early morning activity that your child is attending, please do not drop your child off until 8:45 AM at Door 2, or 9:00 AM at Door 1.

HSE Schools will be hosting a district wide Holiday Light Recycling Program. Starting November 25th through January 15th each school will be collecting old, broken, tangled, or unwanted holiday lights. Technology Recyclers will take these unwanted/unusable lights and break them down into useable components that will be used to make new products.

PLEASE DO NOT:

1. Please do not include any packing material.
2. Please do not include any apparatus used to wind up or store the lights.
3. Please do not include lights wrapped in garland.

PLEASE DO:

1. Please place your lights in the recycling box (many will be stored in the front office, media centers, or science classrooms).
2. Ask your friends, neighbors, social groups, and family members if they also have lights that need to be recycled.
3. Do your part to be more sustainable this year.

The lost and found area is again full. Please encourage your student to collect their belongings.

Items that remain in the building after December 20 will be donated to a local charity.

Second semester small group counseling will begin soon! 5th grade parents who are interested in a small group for their child can fill out the Form below. Mrs. Sullivan will review the responses and reach out with more information. Signups will close 1/17/25.

https://forms.office.com/r/3Cahxu78r2

Although this time of year can be filled with many fun events, it can also be a stressful time for both students and parents. The following tips may help you manage family stress during this busy season.

1. Sleep & Exercise – Getting plenty of sleep and exercise is crucial to get through the holiday season.
2. Maintain Schedules – The holidays can be hectic and maintaining your child’s daily schedule can go a long way in reducing their stress (and yours!).
3. Learn To Say No - Saying yes when you should say no can leave you feeling overwhelmed. Friends & family will understand if you can't participate in every project or activity.
4. Take A Breather - Make some time for yourself. Spending just 15 minutes taking a walk with your kids or reading a book may refresh you enough to handle everything you need to do.
5. Plan Ahead – Planning ahead for menus, groceries, gift buying, etc. will prevent the last-minute scrambling. Finding a grocery store that has a turkey at noon on Thanksgiving can be a little stress inducing.
6. Be Realistic - The holidays don't have to be perfect to be enjoyable. As families change and grow, traditions and rituals often change as well.
7. Have Fun & SMILE – Laughter and big smile are powerful stress-relief medicines.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM YOUR FCI SCHOOL COUNSELORS

These funds will go to work right away supporting three Hamilton County non-profit organizations which benefit our community's children: Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville, Prevail, Inc., and The Children's TherAplay Foundation.

Students from FCI listed here and their artwork titles. Congratulations!

Egyptian Landscape

Landscape

Lotus Leaf

Fennec Fox

Cheetah

Hello FCI Families,

If you are interested in purchasing books for the readers in your family, please consider the Literati Store and Holiday Catalog. Every purchase supports our school library. There are catalogs available in the library, and a direct link is included here. This is the same company that provides our book fairs. This expanded online store includes top-rated books and book sets, educational games, and STEM kits.

Explore the catalog with your family and follow the link to visit and shop at our online fair.

Every purchase supports our school, so shopping this catalog is a wonderful way to give back while purchasing your holiday gifts.

Thank you so much for your support!

Terri Zabonick

FCI Teacher Librarian

https://literati.com/store/?school=fall-creek-intermediate-school-fishers-in

Show your FCI pride at the Indy Fuel game on Saturday, February 1st, at the new Fishers Event Center!

https://fuel.isportstix.com/order/group/FCI/

Purchases through this link receive:
A portion of each ticket donated back to your school
Avoid any additional Ticketmaster fees
Seats together with other FCI families in the Platinum or Attack Zone Level (Depending which option you choose)

All tickets will be TEXTED to the email address provided at purchase.
-- Tickets will be texted out by January 27th

If you have additional needs (handicapped seating), please put that in the "Comments" section when completing your order.

Game Information:
Indy Fuel vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Saturday, February 1, 2025 – 7pm
Fishers Event Center

The Fishers Event Center adheres to the clear bag policy.

**The link will shut off two weeks before the day of the game. If you do not order your tickets by this time, you will have to pay FULL PRICE at the Box Office**

Contact Ben Pulley at 317-800-6537 or bpulley@indyfuelhockey.com with any questions.

Choir meets Mondays and Wednesday before school. See the attached form to sign up.

Performance for families will be Monday, Feb 10 at 6:30 PM.

Free! 8:10-9:00 a.m. on specific days listed on the form.

Please complete & turn in the bottom half of this form and return asap!

Listen to morning announcements and read upcoming newsletters for information on our school's activities.

As flu season arrives, there's no better time to protect yourself and your loved ones. The Fishers Health Department clinic makes it easy and convenient to get your flu and COVID-19 shots. No long waits, just quick, efficient care. Don't delay — schedule an appointment with the Fishers Health Department by using the link below:

Vaccinations – Fishers Health Department (fishersin.gov)

Here at FCI we are always looking for great people to sub in classrooms, the main office, and to fill in as support staff. If you are interested, please apply to be a substitute. https://www.applitrack.com/hamiltonse/onlineapp/

Preparing Our Kids for Success

Rob Evans, Facilitator, Coach, and Founder of Parenting Solutions, LLC

One-time, 2.5-hour virtual session, offered free to parents/guardians, registration required (funded by Fishers Health Department)

REGISTER HERE! (choose one of the dates listed below)

Thursday, November 14th 6-8:30pm (Register by 11/8!)

Tuesday, January 28th 6-8:30pm (Register by 1/22!)

Thursday, March 20th, 6-8:30pm (Register by 3/14!)

This 2.5-hour truancy intervention parent class is “Trauma Informed” and specifically designed to help school districts support parents in intervening in absenteeism, truancy, and school performance. Like all Parent Project® programs, this class is based on cooperative learning norms, activity-based instruction, and uses behavior modification techniques. When parents engage in getting their children to school and support learning in collaboration with teachers and school officials, attendance and grades go up.

Preparing Our Kids For Success helps parents:

• Rekindle their dreams and wishes for their children;
• Better understand and recognize the signs of trauma;
• Recognize the necessity of creating structure for children;
• Identify effective strategies for getting kids to school;
• Discuss successful methods to increase home/school communication;
• List strategies for improving school performance; and
• Implement the Homework Assignment Sheet, or use an online homework information system.

The Youth Development North team is so excited to be hosting the 2025 World Fair!!

Come enjoy food, crafts, and culture from around the world. You will not be disappointed! We are expecting nearly 800 people to join us for this FREE community event. Please save the date and join us on Saturday, March 1st at Fishers High School. Feel free to share with your family, friends, neighbors, etc. The more the merrier! See attached flyer and coloring sheet for more details.

**Want to get involved? Ask your Site Director for more details!**

Thank you so much! We look forward to seeing you in March for the 2025 World Fair!!

The Youth Development YMCA

YMI mentors are matched with a student who they meet with on a weekly basis for roughly 30 minutes. Matches talk about life, work on projects, and play games.

Ready to learn more?

Visit our website at www.ymionline.org or scan the QR code and fill out the Interested in Mentoring form. We will answer all your questions and help you get connected.

Intramural Basketball Registration is Open!

Running Sunday nights from January 12th – March 16th, students from Fishers and Hamilton Southeastern High School are invited to form their own teams and hit the courts. With four divisions based on grade and skill level, there’s a spot for everyone, whether competitive or just for fun! Registration is $100 per player, and athletes can sign up with a team (up to 10 players) by indicating their team captain on the online form or as a free agent. Register now through December 22nd. Scholarships are available. Learn more.

The Mudsock Youth Athletics team is growing. We are seeking a passionate individual with a heart for volunteerism to round out our team. Please pass along to anyone who you think would be a great fit to join our staff. We love supporting the Hamilton Southeastern Schools and city of Fisher Community. Learn more.

Monday, December 16, rot I

• 4-6pm - Boys Basketball Practice

Tuesday, December 17, rot I

• 1:00-3:00pm - PTO Meeting
• 4:00-4:50pm - Science Bowl Practice
• 5:30pm - Boys Basketball Game vs Pendleton at FCI

Wednesday, December 18, rot I

• 8:10-9:00am - FCI Connect - Door 2
• 9:45-10:15am - Band/Orchestra/Choir Convocation, students only
• 4:00-5:15pm - Girl Scout Meeting Troop 3890
• 4:00-6:00pm - Girls Basketball Practice
• 4-6pm - Boys Basketball Practice

Thursday, December 19, rot I

• 4:00-4:50pm - Science Bowl Practice
• 4:00-6:00pm - Girls Basketball Practice

Friday, December 20, rot I

• 8:10-9:00am - Girls Who Code

Monday, December 23 - Monday, January 6

No School Winter Break

Tuesday, January 7, rot F

• 4:00-6:00pm - Girls' Basketball Practice

Wednesday, January 8, rot F

• 8:15-9:00am - Student Council Meeting
• 4:00-6:00pm - Girls' Basketball Practice

Thursday, January 9, rot F

• 4:00-4:50pm - Science Bowl Practice
• 4:00-6:00pm - Girls' Basketball Practice

Friday, January 10, rot F

• 7:30-9:00am - Girls' Basketball Practice
• 8:10-9:00am - Science Bowl Practice
• 8:15-9:00am - Girls Who Code, 5th Grade

Hamilton Southeastern Schools is seeking public input on a Title IV Ed-Flex Waiver. To learn more about this waiver, how it will be used by the district, and to provide public comment please visit hseschools.org/publicnotices and click on IDOE Title IV Ed-Flex Waiver.

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.

FCI is pleased to announce the return of the Snack Attack program for those students in need. This program, supported by the Fishers Youth Assistance Program, is designed to provide students a little extra nourishment for the weekend until they can receive a hot meal at school on Monday.

Here's how the program works: Your student will receive a small sack of food to be taken home over the weekend. The sack is filled with individually wrapped snacks such as granola bars, fruit cups, pop tarts, peanut butter/crackers, Goldfish crackers, etc. The type of snacks will vary each week. Please let us know if your child has a peanut allergy as he/she will receive a special bag of peanut-free snacks.

There is no cost to you or the school. To be part of this free program, you must sign up your family online. https://forms.gle/qQ2GgbD32C66Dhfg7 or have questions, please contact FYAPFood@gmail.com.

For more information on the Fishers Youth Assistance Program please visit their website at https://youth-assistance.squarespace.com/fishers.

Attendance Phone: (317) 915-4228

Main Office Phone: (317) 915-4220

School Hours: 9:15am-4pm

Office Hours: 8:45am-4:30pm

Office Email: fci-general@hse.k12.in.us

Important Safety Reminders

• Office Entry - When you ring the buzzer for entry, remember that the office staff will ask you your name, intent, child's name/homeroom to ensure those that enter FCI should enter.
• Photo ID - Please have photo ID such as your driver's license ready for identification purposes.
• Door 1 entry - All visitors must enter via door 1 regardless of time of day. Please do not come in the cafeteria door with students before school.
• Bus lot - Do not enter the bus lot prior to bus arrival or while buses are in the lot.
• Drop-off - Please make all attempts possible to have your child exit your vehicle on the side of the curb. Exit the opposite side and walking in between cars is not safe.

Late Arrival Drop-Off

Students must be accompanied into the building and signed in by parents/guardians any time after 9:15am. Students should not come in by themselves.

Early Dismissal

Please notify the school in advance of an early dismissal. You can send a note in with your student or call the front office. At pick up, parents must come inside the building to sign out their child. Parents must ring the buzzer and indicate that they are picking up their child. Photo ID is required to be provided to office staff every time students are signed out. We will not release your child to anyone other than the legal guardians listed in Skyward without written or verbal permission.

Transportation Changes

If the child is aware of how they are going home in the afternoon, no note or call is needed. However, if there is a change during the day the student is not aware of, please call the office (317) 915-4220 by 2:30pm to ensure a safe and efficient dismissal.

Please ensure that you are staying within the cones during drop-off and pick-up. This means patiently waiting in the "zipper" lines as well as not going around the cones at the ends of the aisles regardless of time of day. Students should also exit & enter vehicles on the side nearest the curb.

Additionally, when entering and exiting our parking lot, please be extremely cautious. This is why it is suggested that all travel northbound to both enter and then when exiting our parking lot. Doing otherwise, makes it challenging to enter & exit across the traffic on Olio especially with the traffic into and out of Fall Creek Junior High.

You may NOT park and get out of your vehicle to get your child from the curb at dismissal. If you need to get your child early, you must bring your driver's license into the office to check out your child

All of our practices are constructed for the safety of our students & families! Let's remember that our children are watching! We can set the good example! Thank you, Falcon family!

Per HSE Policy, visitors and volunteers must have their Safe Visitor Badge scanned by office staff to check-in to the building.

If you do not have a Safe Visitor Badge, please find the directions to apply for one listed here https://www.hseschools.org/departments/school-safety under Visiting and Volunteering.

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

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. Mental Health & School Counseling - Hamilton Southeastern School Corporation (hseschools.org)

All students in HSE Schools deserve to come to school free of fear and to feel safe to be their authentic selves. Discrimination of any type is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated at HSEHS Schools – this includes sexual harassment (Title IX) and discrimination based on disabilities or race (Titles II and VI).

If students ever experience any type of harassment, we ask that they report this immediately to an administrator, school counselor or trusted adult. Beyond reporting directly to building officials, HSE Schools has an entire support system in place for filing concerns and complaints, which can be located on our District website. Non-Discrimination & Non-Harassment Statement - Hamilton Southeastern School Corporation (hseschools.org)

Assistant Principal - Mr. Marc Williams (mwilliams@hse.k12.in.us)

Email: FCI-General@hse.k12.in.us
Website: https://fci.hseschools.org/
Location: 12011 Olio Road Fishers, IN 46037
Phone: (317) 915-4220
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fall-Creek-Intermediate-Falcons/536020973132615
Twitter: @FCI_Falcons