Hello Everyone,

What a week! As winter weather settles in, we know that 2-hour delays and sub-zero temperatures can throw a wrench in daily routines. Thank you for your flexibility and resilience as we navigate these chilly challenges together!

Here are a few reminders and tips to help everyone stay safe and prepared:

1. Bundle Up!
   Please make sure students are dressed for the cold with heavy coats, hats, gloves, and warm shoes. If your child needs winter clothing, let us know—we’re here to help.

2. Adjusted Start Times:
   On 2-hour delay days, school will begin at 11:15 am. Bus routes will also run two hours later than their normal times. Please double-check the delay schedule to ensure a smooth morning.

3. Learning Flexibility:
   We understand that unpredictable weather can disrupt routines. If your child needs extra support during this season, please don’t hesitate to reach out to their teachers or counselors.

Thank you for partnering with us to ensure a safe and smooth winter season for everyone. Stay warm, and as always, feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.

Ms. Janie Ulmer

Interim Principal

We have a large drop off zone between the two orange cones set up at Door 1. Please do your best to pull forward past the front door. This allows at least four or more cars to unload at the same time. Sidewalks are treated to allow students to slowly, yet safety get into the building.

Due to the enormous interest sign-ups are no longer available. In fact, we had such a huge turnout that we are currently in need of additional Chess sets & boards. If you have any laying around that you would like to donate to Ms. Dorsel, please drop them off at our front office. Thank you!

Dates of Club:

Wednesday, January 29

Wednesday, February 5

Wednesday, February 12

Wednesday, February 19

Wednesday, February 26

Wednesday, March 5

Wednesday, March 12

A concussion is a brain injury that affects how your brain works. It can happen when your brain gets bounced around in your skull after a fall or hit to the head.

+ What should I do if I have a fall or hit to my head?

Report it to your coach or teacher, get checked by a doctor, and give your brain time to heal.

+ What are some signs and symptoms of a concussion?

You may have a concussion, and should be evaluated by a doctor, if you have any of these symptoms after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head:

Get a headache

Feel dizzy, sluggish, or foggy

Are bothered by light or noise

Have double or blurry vision

Vomit or feel sick to your stomach

Have trouble focusing or problems remembering

Feel more emotional or “down”

Feel confused

Have problems with sleep

• Fever of 100.4 should stay home for 24 hours and remain home until fever is normal without the use of medication.
• Vomiting should stay home for 24 hours and remain home until vomit free without help of medication.
• Diarrhea should stay home for 24 hours and remain home until diarrhea free without use of medication.

Any injuries that need restrictions from a doctor, please let us know. We are happy to allow students to use elevator and to have a book carrier with a doctor's note showing the restrictions.

It may be beneficial to give your student a pain reliever an hour BEFORE getting braces tightened. It helps keep the pain down and makes their day easier when returning to school.

Attention all 5th and 6th grade mathematicians! Tryout information and permission slips are now available for the 5/6 math bowl team. Tryouts will be held before school on Friday, January 31st in the LGI room. Interested students can pick up a form outside Mrs. Mockler’s classroom (room 220) or from the main office. Forms are due on or before January 29th in order to take part in the tryout. Contact Mrs. Mockler at jmockler@hse.k12.in.us with any questions.

This semester we will be learning about test anxiety, what it means, looks like, and ways to help reduce it. Test Anxiety is a type of performance anxiety. It can cause distress and agitation before, during, and after a test or exam. Students who experience test anxiety care and want to do well. But it can have the opposite affect. It can impair your performance preventing you from doing your best, by making it difficult for you to focus, therefore harder to concentrate during a test.

- kidshealth.org

If your child is withdrawing from Hamilton Southeastern Intermediate/Junior High School, please notify the Counseling Department at least two days in advance of your child’s last day. Withdrawal forms must be signed by the parent/guardian.

New this year, we are collecting gently used Panther spirit wear to give to students in need or that move to our school during the year and want something. Please contact Mr. McCord at gmccord@hse.k12.in.us if you are interested in receiving items or have items to donate.

Fishers Youth Assistance Program (FYAP) offers a free weekend snack program for any student attending Hamilton Southeastern Schools who qualifies for the reduced lunch program or has an increased need currently. Snacks are delivered to schools each week and sent home with students. To be part of this free program, you must sign up your family online at https://forms.gle/ZDZ4mtJ2sXoaRRRx6.

Northview Fishers has a mobile food pantry to serve the Fishers community. Some items available are meat, milk, fresh bakery items, fresh produce, pharmacy, and hygiene products. This resource is available to ANYONE. More information and dates are available at mobilepantry.info.

The 21st Century Scholars program helps eligible students who meet certain high school requirements attend college for free, https://learnmoreindiana.org/scholars/enroll/.

World Read Aloud Day

World Read Aloud Day is coming up on Wednesday, February 5. There are lots of opportunities for ideas of things to read to others in your household, activities to do, and even authors to hear from and connect with! Find some ideas and resources here. HIJH Library will be facilitating 5 live virtual author connection opportunities for classrooms that day that teachers can sign up for their classes to join.

HEPL’s Winter Reading Program

Hamilton East Public Library will host their Winter Reading Program during the month of February. Sign up is open now for all ages, and books can be logged from February 1-28. Find more details here.

Think Spring Book Fair

Save the date! Our Think Spring Book Fair will be coming up at the end of February from February 24-28. More details to come.

Sign Up Now - Early Bird Spring Sport Registration is Open!

Get ready for an action-packed spring! With 9 sports to choose from, there’s something for every skill level and interest. Early bird registration is now open at myathletics.com and runs through January 31st. Sign up for baseball, softball, soccer, boys and girls' lacrosse, rugby, boys' volleyball, pickleball and track & field. Explore detailed season information here and secure your spot today!

Spring Program Scholarships Available:
Interested in spring program scholarship opportunities with our leagues? Families who are on free or reduced lunch within the district can apply for one per season per child and must apply and be accepted during our open registration period. For spring sports these dates are January 1st – January 31st. Email info@myathletics.com.

Help us create a safe and positive environment for participants, parents, guardians, coaches and referees. When you register with us in 2025, you will sign the following agreement. Just think of the difference we can make TOGETHER.

Help us in recognizing and appreciating our talented, hard-working, and dedicated employees by submitting a R.A.V.E. (Recognizing All Valuable Employees) Review. All HSE staff members are eligible for nomination and may be recognized multiple times. To submit a R.A.V.E. Review, click here to fill out a quick and easy online form and share why the individual is a 5-Star employee.

Recipients will receive a R.A.V.E. Review window cling to proudly display their nomination in their workspace, a certificate and letter of recognition with their review. Each month, one R.A.V.E. Review recipient will be selected at random by the Hamilton Southeastern Education Foundation for a $100 gift card. Thank you for your support!

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