GEIST GAZETTE
April 23, 2021
GEIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Website: https://ges.hseschools.org/
Location: 14051 East 104th Street, Fishers, IN 46037
Phone: 317-915-4260
Twitter: @Geistgators
Note From the Principal:
A few updates at GES-
We welcomed our incoming Kindergarten students and families at our Kindergarten Registration on Tuesday, April 13th. We look forward to our Kinder Gators joining us in the Fall!
Our 3rd and 4th grade students completed the English Language Arts segments of the ILEARN assessment and will continue with the Math portion next week.
The K-2 students will begin NWEA testing in Reading and Math from Monday, May 3rd through Friday, May 14. We are proud of our Gators' hard work and growth this school year.
As you are aware, Mrs. Thomas has taken some time off to support her health and family needs until the end of the school year. Mrs. Thomas plans to be back in the building on June 1st. During this time, Mrs. Laffey, Mrs. Kussy, Assisting Administrator, and Mrs. Keller, School Counselor are pleased to support our GES students and families in a strong finish to the school year.
Have a wonderful week ahead!
Mrs. Laffey, Lead Administrator
Making Friends
Artists of the Week
Artists of the Week for March 29 (top photo)
1st: Nathan G. in Mrs. Knox's class
2nd: Raylon T. and Bree K. in Mrs. Bradburn's class; Eliott F. and Hayden G. in Mrs. Diamond's class
3rd: Owen H. in Mrs. Biggs's class
4th: Isabella T. in Mrs. Boyd/Povinelli's class; Finn B. in Ms. Kappus/Hellyer's class
Artists of the Week for April 12 (bottom photo)
K: Kingston G. in Mrs. Rader's class and Brynlee S. in Mrs. Lamb's class
1st: Gray F. and Kennedy L. in Ms. Barmore's class
2nd: Max Z. and Ben V. in Mr. Frazer's class
3rd: Mallory W. in Mrs. Galliher's class and Olivia S. in Mrs. Miller's class
SPIRIT DAY THURSDAY, MAY 6
ILEARN Testing - Grades 3 & 4
We are proud of our 3rd and 4th grade Gator students, they did a great job this week as we completed the ELA portion of the ILEARN Assessment. Next week, the students will complete the Math portion of the ILEARN assessment.
Please remember, it is important for students to have
-a charged iPad daily
-working headphones daily
-a water bottle
-a good night's sleep
-a healthy breakfast
Keep up those words of encouragement!
School Supply Kits for 2021-22 School Year On Sale through May 14
It is already time to begin thinking about next school year! The PTO is excited to share the opportunity to support GES students and teachers with the purchase of a school supply kit. All the supplies have been carefully chosen by the grade level teachers.
You can also purchase additional classroom supplies, such as sanitizing wipes, hand sanitizer, Kleenex, and zip top bags that are not included in the kits but needed (and appreciated) as classroom supplies.
Go to www.shopttkits.com and type in the account number: 32455 to order your grade level kit and extra supplies! You have until 5/14/21 to order.
Questions: email Caroline Scott ccscott@hse.k12.in.us
Thoughtful Placement for 2021-22
Your child's current grade level team is instrumental in creating a balanced classroom group of students for the following school year based on social and emotional, academic/learning, and personality needs of each student.
Completing the Thoughtful Placement Request 2021-22 form, for special circumstances, will assist teachers and administration in determining classroom placements for the following school year.
We value parent input in identifying the most positive classroom environment. Through the placement request, parents can share areas of strengths and challenges, and how a particular environment would best meet their child's needs. With a school population of 650+ students it is not possible for us to accept specific teacher requests. We appreciate your help in submitting your request with this form instead of an email to Guidance and Administration. Please know, final class placement decisions rest with the building administration.
CPR CLASS Information
Laurie Wilson has been a school nurse in the HSE Schools for over 17 years and continues to be a part of our staff by offering CPR classes for the HSE staff. Laurie offers classes at various buildings throughout the school year and into the summer. She also offers the “online” version of the CPR class.
- The CPR class takes 2 ½ hours to complete
- The price for the class is $40.00 for adult/child CPR/AED. There is an additional $5.00 charge if you want to add infant CPR to the end of the class.
- Payment can be with cash, check or to Laurie’s Venmo account. Payment is due the day of class
- You will receive a CPR card online following the class
- Current open classes
Email Laurie at lwilson@hse.k12.in.us if you would like more information about the CPR class or sign up for current classes here.
Enrollment for the 2021-22 School Year Now Open
Have Questions about Enrollment? CLICK HERE
Ready to Enroll? - Follow the 3 Step Process Online: CLICK HERE
Have a Kindergartener? To read more about Kindergarten Readiness: CLICK HERE.
Current HSE/Geist students do not need to enroll for the next school year.
2021 Spring Assessment Window Dates
I AM (Exceptional Learners): Monday, April 5 – Friday, May 14
ILEARN (Grades 3 and 4): Monday, April 19 – Friday, May 14
NWEA Spring Assessment (Grades K-2): Monday, May 3 - Friday, May 14
Emergency Rental Assistance Available
- You must be a current renter residing in Hamilton County.
- You must provide documentation of lost income due to COVID-19.
- Your income must be at or below 80% of the county median income.
The podcast is called Raising HSE and can be found on Apple Podcasts or the link above.