Falcon Flyer

On Monday, May 20th the yearbooks will be distributed to the teachers. Teachers will have a list of names for those that purchased yearbooks.

All online orders would have received an email confirmation from Lifetouch. If you think you purchased a yearbook, but your child's name is not on the teacher's list then you must show proof of purchase (email confirmation from Lifetouch) to our Treasurer, Michele Pitts as soon as possible to be given a yearbook.

EXTRA YEARBOOKS will be sold on Tuesday, May 21 in the main office after announcements - $20 exact Cash Only (No checks, no bills greater than $20 bills.)

A huge thank you to all of our PTO and families who showered us with appreciation all last week!!

• Marvel Monday was sponsored by Sadler & Ryan Orthodontics for our morning breakfast bar!! Thank you for our bagels, juice, and coffee to get us going at the start of the week!
• Terrific Tuesday provided us a Super Hero sandwich luncheon served by our amazing Student Council members!
• Wonderful Wednesday's snack bar kept us energized not only that day but for the rest of the week!!
• Thor Thursday hammered down with a potato & salad bar from Texas Roadhouse with dessert of a gift card raffle! Each staff member was gifted a gift card from various stores, entertainment venues, and restaurants!
• Falcon Friday provided us with a sweet treat of Sub Zero ice cream and Falcon tumblers!!

What a fun week!! We sure felt the Falcon love and appreciation!! Thank you again to all who donated, participated, and wished us well! 💙 #FalconPride

A falcon family, the Spencers, donated hand crafted earrings, necklaces, and hair clips from their company Spiffy & Splendid for each staff member. We all LOVED the opportunity to choose an item and greatly appreciate the kindness. Check out their website to see their beautiful pieces!

Spiffy & Splendid (spiffyandsplendid.com)

• May 20-24 - School Spirit Week
• May 21 - 6:30 PM Band & Orchestra Concert
• May 23 - Kona Ice Comes to FCI!, 6 PM Band/Orchestra Registration Night
• May 24 - 6th Grade Talent Show
• May 27 - Memorial Day, No School
• May 28 - 6th Grade Party
• May 29 - Last Day of School

This is an optional purchase, but if you would like your child to be able to purchase Kona Ice during the school day on 5/23, please send money to school that day. This is a fundraiser for our Student Council to assist with all the things they do to support FCI and to celebrate a great school year.

Klassic - $4, King - $5, Color Changing - $6, Kowabunga - $7, Kollectable - $7

Dye-Free Flavor Option Available

Sugar Free Flavor Option Available

As the school year starts to come to a close, I am asking all parents to check your child's Skyward account for any outstanding charges. All accounts with a balance will be sent to Transworld Collections the last week of May.

This week all HSE iPads will be returned and then inspected. Any charges incurred will be posted in June and you will receive a statement reminder.

You can make payments either via eFunds or a check payable to FCI. Any questions please contact me at mpitts@hse.k12.in.us

Thank you,

Michele Pitts

Treasurer, FCI

The following information only applies to students and families who rented an iPad from HSE this year. We ask these families to carefully review the following information.

WHEN AND WHERE WILL RENTAL IPADS BE COLLECTED?

iPads will be collected this week at FCI in the library. Students will come down as a class to return their rental devices. All students will be returning rental devices on Tuesday, May 21.

Wednesday, May 22, Thursday, May 23, and Friday, May 24 will be reserved for any students unable to return their devices on previous days.

WHAT NEEDS TO BE RETURNED?

All students will return their rented HSE iPad and case.

WHAT ABOUT CHARGING BRICKS AND CORDS? Rented cords and bricks will not be collected. If you are a new renter, you are welcome to keep the rented cord and brick that were issued to you. Repeat renters will not receive a new cord and brick. You may continue to use the cord and brick initially provided to you or you may provide your own.

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO PREPARE THE IPAD FOR RETURN?

It is important that families DO NOT erase/reset the iPad on their own. It is recommended that you take a picture of the rental iPad, with the iPad turned on to show student’s login information, make sure the picture is date/time stamped. This is to assist in verifying the condition of the iPad at the time of return. The iPad that is currently assigned to your student will be the iPad that is returned to them at the beginning of the next school year, even those students moving on to Jr. High. iPads should be returned fully charged.

Please remove passcodes to get into the iPad and remove any Screen Time passcodes. Below are the steps for removing each.

Removing Passcode:

· Settings > Touch ID & Passcode > Enter Passcode > Turn Passcode Off > Enter Passcode/Turn Off

· Removing Screen Time Passcode:

· Settings > Screen Time > Turn Off Screen Time > Enter Screen Time Passcode if prompted > Turn Off Screen Time

WHAT IF THE IPAD IS DAMAGED?

Falcon parents,

Earlier this month, we concluded our instrument try on process for next year's 6th grade band and orchestra. For students who did not come through, but still have an interest in participating next year, it is not too late!

You can make an appointment with Paige's Music at www.paigesmusic.com to try on instruments.

Once you have gone through the try on process, you can follow the steps outlined in our newsletterhttps://secure.smore.com/n/2q0rng. Please be sure to complete ALL THE NECESSARY STEPS OUTLINED.

REGISTRATION NIGHT

Thursday May 23 at 6pm in the FCI Gym. Door #2. About 30 minutes

Please contact Mr Spidel brspidel@hse.k12.in.us Mrs. Hochstetler rhochstetler@hse.k12.in.us or Mr. Wirtz awirtz@hse.k12.in.us with any questions.

On Tuesday, May 28th at 1:30pm, we will have a 6th grade party to celebrate their accomplishments & transition to junior high!

We will have dunk tanks, a live 360 photo cam, an obstacle course, games, snacks, & treats for this celebration! A liability waiver is attached with this message. Please print it, fill it out, and send it with your student so that they may participate in the activities. These waivers will also be available at the Club Hub at school.

Also, each 6th grade student and 6th grade teacher/support staff will get a Class of 2030 t-shirt to wear to school for the party.

We are asking for $10 donations from each 6th grade student to help support the cost of the party activities and t-shirts. You can send cash or check donations to school with your child or you can submit a donation online via the QR code below (link also provided). Please note that the online service has additional fees. The deadline for donations is Tuesday, May 28th, 2024.

https://6th-grade-celebration-tshirts-2024.cheddarup.com

Cases of Water – Donations Needed

We are in need of 24 cases of water for the event. Please deliver any donations to the cart outside of the front office in the main vestibule. All donations needed by Tuesday, May 28th at 9:30am.

Parent Volunteers

We need volunteers to assist with the activities for the party! Volunteers are required to have a SafeVistor background check on file. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up using the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45AEA62BA0FEC07-49633294-6thgrade

Once again, our lost and found area is overflowing. Please, check with your child to ask about missing items. Lost & Found will be on tables in the hallway outside of the clinic.

Uncollected items will be donated at the end of the school year.

As the school year wraps up, we are looking forward to 2024! We want to make sure all potential Fall 2024 Athletes have the information that they need to be ready for this coming year!

Incoming 7th and 8th graders (current 6th and 7th graders), please complete the Form below, and the coaches of your sport will reach out to you and parent/guardian with all information about Summer opportunities, practices and tryouts.

Click the Link below, follow the QR code or tap on the QR code to access the form.

https://forms.office.com/r/nivFh8A8Gw

Brett Clark, RMAA
Athletic Director
Fall Creek Junior High
12001 Olio Road
Fishers, IN 46037

Incoming 6th graders and 7th graders interested in the Fall Creek JUNIOR HIGH 2024 cross country season:

Fall Creek Junior High Cross Country is having a parent/athlete information for the 2024 season on Thursday, May 23 at 6PM in FCJH’s library.

Come find out information about the sport and season. The evening will include information on summer training opportunities such as group runs, Camp Iwannarun and Summer Runnin Series.

Camp Iwannarun link:

http://camp-iwannarun.weebly.com

More information here: Introduction to the FCJH Yearbook Club

Applications are due May 20 (with some wiggle room) 😉. Find the application at this link: Application for Yearbook Club

Questions? email Mrs. Cornell at lcornell@hse.k12.in.us

Future Royals Boys Volleyball Camp - Camps - Jun 17, 2024 - Jun 20, 2024 (gofan.co)

June 17-20, 1:00p – 3:00p at HSE HS New Aux Gym.

Flyer attached. Register by May 12th to get a Camp T-Shirt!

HSE Lady Royals Youth Volleyball Camp

Dates: June 3rd-6th

Times: ** Grade as of Fall 2024
Grades 2-4 (Fall 2024) 1:00-2:20PM
Grades 5-6 (Fall 2024) 2:20-3:40PM
Grades 7-8 (Fall 2024) 3:40-5:00PM

HSE Lady Royals Youth Volleyball Camp - Camps - Jun 3, 2024 - Jun 6, 2024 (gofan.co)

Check out the attached flyer for more information about a new group about social skills, just for girls grades 3-5.

We had a very successful year in the FCI Library. We checked out almost 25,000 books! Way to go FCI Readers!

It is now time to return all library books that are still out. Email overdue notices are sent out automatically, and soon paper notices will be distributed to students. We respectfully ask for lost books to be replaced or paid for. If this is not possible, please let me know.

Thank you so much for your help with this.

Terri Zabonick

Teacher Librarian

In each Falcon Flyer, we will preview upcoming Social and Emotional Learning lessons that your child & their team will focus on for the next two weeks. Of course, the skills and strategies are interwoven throughout all we do.

6th Grade

5th Grade

Hello Falcon Families! Just a reminder that with the warmer weather comes allergy season! Community Health Network does not provide school clinics with allergy medications for students (oral medications, eye drops, etc.). However, parents may provide medication that the nurse can dispense, as appropriate, during the school day. Medications must be brought in by a parent/guardian in original packaging and a signed medication form must accompany the medication. The medication authorization form is attached below.

If you have questions or concerns, FCI nurse, Carol Gump, can be reached at cgump@hse.k12.in.us or by calling the building during normal school hours.

The Indiana State Department of Health requires all students entering 6th grade to receive additional immunizations prior to the start of the school year. The required shots are:

-- Tdap (Tetanus diphtheria & acellular pertussis) booster

-- Meningococcal (meningitis)

Vaccines can be given at the Fishers Health Department, your child’s healthcare providers office, local minute clinics, or the Hamilton County Health Department (pre-registration is required). For more information, or to schedule an appointment with the Fishers Health Department, please use this link: https://fishers.in.us/1160/Immunizations-Clinic-Services.

Appointments fill up quickly during the summer months; please schedule your child’s appointment now to avoid last-minute scheduling difficulties.

If your child will not turn 11 years old prior to the first day of school in August, he/she has 20 school days after their 11th birthday to be compliant with the above vaccines.

Please note: If your child has had a Religious or Medical Exemption on file, a new form must be signed/received each year. Forms are located on the HSE website under 'Departments', 'Health Services', then 'Immunizations'.

Please send your child’s updated immunization record (or Religious/Medical Exemption form) to FCI school nurse, Carol Gump, as soon as possible. The nurse can be reached at cgump@hse.k12.in.us, to answer questions regarding immunizations.

For students returning to FCI next fall as 6th graders, the PTO is offering a basic supply kit from 1st Day School Supplies. This is a great way to get a jump start on your school supply purchases. Depending on teams/teachers you have for the 2024-25 school year, students will likely need to purchase items not provided in the kit, especially items related to team specific organization methods. Kits will be shipped to the school and available for pick up during the FCI Open House in early August.

https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=36776

Questions? Email: vp@ptofci.org

For students moving to FCJH next fall as 7th graders, the PTO is offering a basic supply kit from 1st Day School Supplies. This is a great way to get a jump start on your school supply purchases. Depending on classes/teachers you have for the 2024-25 school year, students *MAY* need to purchase items not provided in the kit. Kits will be shipped to the school and available for pick up during the Falcon Preview Day in early August. FYI - FCJH has a no backpack policy in the hallways except for arrival and dismissal. A large all in one zipper binder is recommended and offered as an add on to the supply kits.

https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=1179407

Questions? Email: fallcreekjhpto@gmail.com

Find more information from the PTO here: @ptofci | Linktree

New eSports League Coming This Winter – Feedback Needed

We are excited to announce the launch of our new eSports League, an innovative program that utilizes the developing field of competitive video games to instill life skills within our participants. Thank you for taking a few minutes to help us plan for this new offering by filling out this survey!

Fall Early Bird Registration runs from May 1st – May 31st:

Grow with the sport you love or try something new this fall. Just don’t miss your opportunity to get out there. Early bird registration begins May 1st at myathletics.com for football (new all-female options through 8th grade), cheerleading, soccer, volleyball (girls and HS options), cross country, co-ed field hockey, fall baseball, fall softball, boys and girls lacrosse stick skills and high school rugby sevens. Learn more.

Scholarship Program:
Are you interested in fall registration scholarship opportunities with our leagues? Families can apply for one per season per child and must apply and be accepted during our open registration period. For fall sports these dates are May 1st – May 31st. Email info@myathletics.com.

Mudsock Youth Volleyball Rec Plus Evaluations:

Open to girls in 5th and 6th grade and (NEW) 7th and 8th grade in the fall who are interested in more competitive play. Evaluations will take place on May 5th and May 15th. Please note, full refunds will be given to athletes who make their school team. Learn more and register here.

Knights Cheer Tryouts:

Open to athletes currently in 4th and 5th grade. The Knights Cheer Camp will take place on May 21st and May 22nd with tryouts on May 24th. Learn more.

https://indianasunbucks.com/home

It is time to register for the Fishers Youth Assistance Summer Meals Program. This program will provide grocery items for breakfast and lunch for five days during the weeks of June 4th through July 23rd. Our program will continue to operate out of our permanent site at 8766 E 96th St, Fishers, IN 46037 (Old Marsh building). Weekly pick up day will be on Tuesdays. We will notify registrants of details when it gets closer to distribution. To be part of this program you must sign up by May 19th, 2024. The program will be limited, so please register early.

https://forms.gle/bvGvsSnFfpLqp6457

Every year, we gather input from various stakeholder groups about possible revisions to our Student Handbook. Please consider reviewing our current Student Handbook and offering feedback for enhancement; these suggestions could be revisions, removals, or additions. Please indicate all suggestions in the Student Handbook Feedback form. Thank you for your assistance in this important process!

A note from our transportation department regarding bus sharing for the 2023-2024 school year

Our transportation department has informed us that there is no room on busses for additional riders, so we are not allowing bus sharing this year. Thank you for your understanding. Please contact the transportation department at 317-595-4117 if you have any questions.

Recently as a school we turned our focus on safety to bus transportation. We discussed how important it is to allow our bus drivers to be focused as they are driving to get everyone to and from their homes safely each and every day. Our students can do this by following the bus expectations listed on the HSE website's Transportation page. Thank you for your collaboration in working to keep all of our Falcons safe!

Fishers Youth Assistance Program (FYAP) is offering a free weekend snack program for youth attending one of the Hamilton Southeastern Schools who qualify for the reduced lunch program or have increased need during this time.

To be part of this free program, you must sign up your family online. https://forms.gle/ZDZ4mtJ2sXoaRRRx6

If you have any questions about the registration, please email fyapfood@gmail.com

Monday, May 20, rot F

• 2:00-3:00pn - Team 53 - Family Game Day (library or classrooms)
  
• 4:00-5:30pm - Girl School meeting Troop 4921 and 4757
  

Tuesday, May 21, rot C

Final day for band/orchestra

• 9:30-2:45pm - Hub & Spoke Study Trip (Teal block 1)
  
• 9:50 - Band/Orchestra convocation begins (school only)
  
• 6:30pm - Band/orchestra family concert
  

Wednesday, May 22, rot I

iPad collection day

• 9:30-2:45pm - Hub & Spoke Study Trip (Teal block 2)
• 9:30-10:30am - Elementary school visits (Tours may visit your classrooms.)
• 4:00-5:00pm - Girl Scout Meeting troop 4321
  

Thursday, May 23, rot F

• 9:30-2:45pm - Hub & Spoke Study Trip (Villanyi block 1)
  
• 10:00am-3:30pm - Kona Ice
• 6:30pm - Band/orchestra family registration night
  

Friday, May 24, rot C

• 9:30-10:30am - Talent Show
• 9:30-2:45pm - Hub & Spoke Study Trip (Villanyi block 2)

Memorial Day - No School

Tuesday, May 28, rot I

• 6th grade EOY party

Wednesday, May 29

Last day for students

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

Morning Drop-off

• Students may enter the cafeteria beginning at 8:45am.
• If you arrive early to have your child enter at 8:45am, please do not park right in front of the cafe doors. Pull all the way to the end of the curb near the handicap parking spaces. Look for a cone to be added to the curb as a guide this week so you know where to pull up to.
• If you want to arrive early but NOT have your child enter the building before 9:05am, please do NOT park along the curb. This creates issues with traffic flow as well as safety issues. You may opt to park in the parking lot then join the line when you are ready to drop your child off for school.
• Students should exit the vehicle from the curb side for safety.

Afternoon Pick-up

• Pull all the way up to the end of the curb. Look for a cone to be added to the curb as a guide this week so you know where to pull up to.
• Do NOT stop early/mid-way on the curb as it slows down the pick-up line and keeps traffic flowing into the parking lot. Pull to the end of the curb nearest the handicap parking.
• Students are instructed to meet you at the end of the curb when your vehicle stops.
• Students should enter the vehicle from the curb side for safety.

We will continue to work with students to pay attention to look for your vehicles to move pick-up along in the afternoon.

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.

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!

• Buzzer protocol - 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 - Whether picking up or dropping off, 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.

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.

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. https://www.hseschools.org/about/legal-notes

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