DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY NEWSLETTER

ENROLLMENT FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR IS NOW OPEN. Please go to hseschools.org to enroll your child. Incoming Kindergartners need to be 5 years old on or before 8/1/24 to enroll. You will need to provide a birth certificate, immunizations to date, and proof of residence. Only new students need to enroll. If your child currently attends DCE you do not have to enroll every year. If you are planning on a move over the summer, please let the office know.

Kindergarten and new student open house will be on April 11 from 5 to 7 p.m.

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.

Upcoming Event - Pennies for Pets/Spirit Week 3/25 to 3/29 (sponsored by the Student Leadership club). Start saving your spare change for the Hamilton County Humane Society.

Hello Deer Creek Families:

Our school is participating in a creative fundraiser with Art to Remember that allows you to purchase keepsake products customized with your child’s art. There are over 50 products and many are less than $15. These make great gifts and a percentage of every purchase goes right back to our school's art program.

Your child's custom order form will be coming home this week.

You can also search for your child's unique artwork by following this link and searching for your child.
https://arttoremember.com/school/ZMMNHU

The deadline to order items is 3/15/24.
Please reach out with any additional questions.
Thank you!

Mrs. Terebinski-DCE Art Teacher

To order a yearbook, go to ybpay.com and enter the Yearbook ID Code: 14537324

Hooray! We are excited to announce that the Spring Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Deer Creek from March 16 to 22nd. On Tuesday, March 19th students will have access to purchase the new Dog Man book! To learn more about the Book Fair OR to volunteer to help with the book fair, please click on this Smore link. https://www.smore.com/3d4vs

Students will bring home printed information and a paper flyer highlighting this fundraiser supporting our Deer Creek Library the week before the fair. We can't wait to see all the great books offered this Spring! Please let Mrs. Sturges (csturges@hse.k12.in.us) know if you have any questions.

https://www.smore.com/3d4vs

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03/18/24 (01:30 pm - 05:00 pm)

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March Book of the Month

Book: Punky Aloha

Author: Shar Tuiasoa

Meet Punky Aloha: a girl who uses the power of saying "aloha" to experience exciting and unexpected adventures! Punky loves to do a lot of things—except meeting new friends. She doesn’t feel brave enough. So when her grandmother asks her to go out and grab butter for her famous banana bread, Punky hesitates. But with the help of her grandmother’s magical sunglasses, and with a lot of aloha in her heart, Punky sets off on a BIG adventure for the very first time. Will she be able to get the butter for grandma? Punky Aloha is a Polynesian girl who carries her culture in her heart and in everything she does. Kids will love to follow this fun character all over the island of O’ahu.

YouTube Link to book (for newsletter): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-_dcT4sEa8&t=30s

PTO Newsletter

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XDb5ii0vZcJjs7XGceeUMVaswuZKdE1w/view?usp=sharing

PTO Upcoming Meetings

Friday, March 8th at 1:30PM at DCE

Tuesday, April 16th at 6:30PM at DCE Cafeteria

Friday, May 10th at 1:30PM at DCE

Movie Night: 2nd, 3rd, 4th Grade

Friday, March 15th after school until 3:45PM at Deer Creek Elementary.

Register here: https://dce-movie-2-4-copy.cheddarup.com

Staff Appreciation: April Showers

As a thanks for showering our students with love and knowledge the Deer Creek PTO is gathering donations of new umbrellas for all 74 staff members to utilize during those spring showers.

Details & Sign Up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E4CAEAD2AA3FD0-47952017-ptostaff

Spring Flower Sale Fundraiser

We have partnered with Hood's Gardens for a Spring Flower Fundraiser Sale. Orders are due by Tuesday, March 26th on Cheddar Up. The flower pick up date is scheduled for Friday, May 3rd 3:30-5:00PM at Deer Creek Elementary.

Order Here: https://spring-2024-flower-sales.cheddarup.com

Deer Creek Stars Donations

We are so grateful for all our Deer Creek Star students and staff members! Our staff members work hard all year to help our students shine. The PTO works throughout the year to recognize all our staff for the amazing job they do by funding teacher grants and providing monthly staff appreciation "treats." Donations to our teacher grants and/or staff appreciation budgets are always welcome. Each and every donation helps us show our support for our amazing Deer Creek staff!

Donate Here: https://dce-stars-donations.cheddarup.com

DCE Staff Favorites

https://drive.google.com/file/d/10gmOONA5C7SuAuYKnMnrSunFlTM40r9r/view?usp=sharing

DCE White Shirts

Did you miss the spirit wear order, but still want a shirt for your child or maybe even for yourself! Deer Creek PTO has some white short sleeve and long sleeve youth and adult size shirts for sale. Shirts must be purchased online via Cheddar Up and will be sent home with your student within a week. Your students may have seen our staff sporting these shirts after their tie-dying them! *We are SOLD OUT of Short Sleeve Youth Large*

Order Here: https://deer-creek-elementary.cheddarup.com/

Follow DCE PTO on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094779979061&mibextid=LQQJ4

PTO Officers

Co-Presidents: Rachel Dyckman and Holly O'Neal

Co-VP: Jill Zeller and Jessica Knudsen

Co-Treasurers: Matt Fisher and Kim George

Co-Secretary: Beth Betten and Heather Frankford

Members at Large/Chairs of Volunteers and Donations: Nicole Lewis and Wendy Sloan

On Fridays, 2/23, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, and 3/22/24, the cafeteria will be serving breaded fish nuggets or fish sticks in observance of Lent. These will be in addition to the regular menu.

WEEK 1

Monday - Stuffed Cheese Stick w/Marinara

Tuesday - Beef or Vegetarian Nachos

Wednesday - Chicken & Waffles

Thursday - Cheese Ravioli w/Meatballs

Friday - French Toast Sticks w/Sausage

Week 1 Bento Box - Muffin & Yogurt

Week 1 Salad - Crispy Chicken Salad

WEEK 2

Monday - Pizza Crunchers w/Marinara

Tuesday - All Beef Hot Dogs

Wednesday - Cheeseburger/Hamburger

Thursday - Orange Chicken w/Rice

Friday - Pancakes w/Sausage

Week 2 Bento Box - Hummus, carrots, pretzels, & goldfish

Week 2 Salad - Chicken BLT Salad

WEEK 3

Monday - Mac & Cheese w/Garlic Toast

Tuesday - Corn Dogs

Wednesday - Breaded Chicken Sandwich

Thursday - Pizza

Friday - Chicken Nuggets w/Roll

Week 3 Bento Box - Fiesta Box (tortilla chips, cheese cup, black beans & salsa)

Week 3 Salad - Chef Salad

In addition to above hot choices, daily options include PBJ, Salad, Pizza Pack, Turkey and Cheese Sandwich, Veggie Burger, or Bento Box.

Free Community Event for all Ages!

What: 2024 World Fair

When: Saturday, 3/9/24 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Where: Fishers HS, Door FH19

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.

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