HPE Patriot Post
Harrison Parkway Elementary
May 10, 2024
Attendance: 96.59%
HPE Expectation/Goal is 97%
Upcoming Events at HPE
May
10 = PTO Party on the Playground (6:00PM - 9:00PM)
13 & 14 = Mobile Dentist Visit
16 = Senior Breakfast (7:15AM - 8:15AM)
22 = Kindy 500
24 = Field Day
27 = Memorial Day (NO SCHOOL)
29 = Last Day of School
Lunch Menu - Week of May 13, 2024
Please be mindful there can be last minute changes.
Monday = Pizza Crunchers w/Marinara
Tuesday = All Beef Hot Dogs
Wednesday = Cheeseburger or Hamburger
Thursday = Orange Chicken w/Rice & Fortune Cookie
Friday = Pancakes w/ Sausage
**Daily alternate entrees: PBJ; Turkey Sandwich on bun, Pizza Pack, Impossible Burger, Bento Box- Hard Boiled Egg, Cheese Stick and Pretzels; Special Salad- Chef Salad. All lunches are served with milk, vegetable (hot or cold option) and fruit.
All lunches are served with milk, vegetable and fruit.
Cafeteria Volunteers
Please consider volunteering in the cafeteria! Sign up here!
Counselor's Corner
Hi HPE families!
I hope that you are doing well. I can't believe we are down to our final weeks of the school year. I continue to be impressed by our students! The joy they bring us each day is immeasurable. At the end of every year, I like to share some activities for closure. Here are some activities you can do with your child to support them as we close out the 23-24 school year!
- Have your child and/or family take a last day of school photos.
- Let your child pick their favorite meal to have that day to celebrate the end of the school year.
- Have your child write a letter to a teacher or another staff member who has made an impact on them this school year.
- Create a Summer Bucket List - Brainstorm a list of things you want to do over the summer.
This is just a very short list of things you could do! As always, please don't hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions or needs now or over the summer! I appreciate your continued support and communication this year!
Mrs. Williams
HPE School Counselor
Social Emotional Learning:
K
Classes are reviewing SEL skills taught this year.
1st
Classes are reviewing SEL skills taught this year.
2nd
Summary:
In this week’s lesson, your child will use what they’ve learned from the unit to solve a given problem.
Try This at Home:
Ask your child how they solved the problem of Clea and Raquel both wanting the same book in the library.
3rd
Classes are reviewing SEL skills taught this year.
4th
Summary:
In this week’s lesson, your child will use what they’ve learned from the unit to solve a given problem.
Try This at Home:
Ask your child how they solved the problem of Clea and Raquel both wanting the same book in the library.
NEWS FROM THE LIBRARY
Support Our Library
Our school library is raising money for new books to support curriculum, reading programs and student requests. Help us reach our goal by making a donation today!
HPE PTO News
PTO Board Members
Co-President: Lindsey Berndt
Co-President: Mandy Leverenz
Vice President: Amanda McCullough
Treasurer: Carla Sklorenko
Secretary: Jamie Davis
PTO News
PTO Website: https://hpepto.com
Join our email list: https://volunteer-45556.cheddarup.com
Contact the PTO: HPEptoVolunteer@gmail.com
Stay informed and connected to the HPE community!
Like the PTO Page - https://www.facebook.com/HPEPTO and join the Harrison Parkway
Elementary Parents group on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/harrisonparkwayelementaryparents
Easy Ways to Help the PTO!
For Kroger, login to your online account or create one using the Kroger Plus Card number you already have or get a new one. Then go to www.kroger.com/communityrewards and enroll in Community Rewards. Search for “VA241” and select “HARRISON PARKWAY ELEMENTARY - PTO.”
Download the Box Tops app, shop as you normally would, then use the app to scan your store receipt within 14 days of purchase. The app will identify Box Tops products on your receipt and automatically credit your school’s earnings online. If you find any traditional Box Top “official coupons” on a product, please clip them and send them to school.
Donate money directly to the PTO with the ‘No Frills’ fundraiser! https://no-frills-fundraiser.cheddarup.com
Party on the Playground is back Friday May 10th!
Join us for the biggest family-fun event of the school year! Party on the Playground is Friday May 10th from 6-9 p.m. The event is free for families of HPE to enjoy, and we will have games, vendors, a DJ, and other activities to enjoy with friends and family! No need to worry about dinner! Purchase dinner from local vendors onsite: Chick-Fil-A sandwiches, Chicago's Pizza, Samano's Food Truck, Kona Ice, Chuy's chips and dip and Yum Nom cotton candy. There will also be other snacks, candy, and drinks available for purchase. Bring a chair or blanket if you’d like to sit on the lawn. THIS IS NOT A DROP-OFF EVENT.
Volunteers Needed for Party on the Playground - May 10th
Help us make Party on the Playground a fun and safe event! We need lots of volunteers to help with concessions, monitoring games, and monitoring the bathrooms and auction area. Please donate an hour of your time if you can. Thanks for your support! - Party on the Playground Volunteer Sign-Up
The Silent Auction is LIVE and ready for bidding!
The Silent Auction is back and ready for you to start your bids! We have over 100 items and activities you can bid on including teacher experiences, gift cards to local businesses, tickets to sporting events and amusement parks, and birthday party packages! Follow the link to access all these great items - Party on the Playground Silent Auction
Share the link with your friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers! The auction closes at 8 p.m. on May 10th. Happy Bidding!
Important Parent Information
Yearbooks
If you forgot to order a yearbook, we have a limited amount available to purchase for $20. You can send in cash. Once the yearbooks are gone, we are not able to order any more. These will be made available on a first-come first-serve basis. They will be available to pick up in the office. Thank you!
Lost and Found Glasses
These are the glasses that have accumulated over the school year. We have tried diligently to find the owners but have not been successful. If you recognize any of these please email Heather Van Kleeck (hvankleeck@hse.k12.in.us) and we will be sure they get to the correct location.
24-25 BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL ENROLLMENT
Enrollment for the 24-25 school year now open!!
Harrison Parkway Elementary - Youth Development YMCA (indymca.org)
Lost & Found
Harrison Parkway Elementary has a Lost & Found located outside of the Music Room for any lost items. On the last day of each month, we donate all items to charities that serve people in need. Please have your student check it out if they are missing items.
Recess Policy at HSE
Recess will be held outdoors whenever possible. Precipitation, sunshine, cloud cover, wind chill, temperature, etc. are all considered when a decision is made for indoor recess. In general, recess will be held indoors when it is raining, or the temperature/wind chill falls below 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Conversely, if 90 degrees Fahrenheit or higher heat index (relative humidity and temperature) is reached, the school will take special precautions for any outdoor activity and teachers will use extreme caution while monitoring students at recess. In addition, students will be provided ample amounts of water before and during recess; Recesses will be shortened or may be moved indoors at the discretion of the principal or designee; Children will be watched/monitored carefully for necessary action. These temperatures are based on recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The full recess policy can be accessed in the student handbook: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1691521899/hsek12inus/q7xtlrb1x9zozvwu9p61/ElementaryHandbook-APPROVED-23-24.pdf
FISHERS COMMUNITY NEWS
Mental Health Concerns
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.
HSE Report It!
A school safety mobile reporting app that allows students, staff and community members to provide anonymous information about concerns for their own safety or the safety of others. HSE Report it!, can be downloaded via Google Play or the Apple App Store. It’s anonymous and reports are made exclusively through the mobile app. HSE Report it! will has no length limitations or the need to remember a short code. Reporters can attach photos, screenshots, videos, documents and/or audio recordings to their concerns and they can engage in a two-way dialogue with a real person.
Harrison Parkway Elementary School
Website: https://hpe.hseschools.org/
Location: 14135 Harrison Parkway, Fishers, IN, United States
Phone: 317-915-4210
Twitter: @HPEPatriots
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