Explorer News
Indian Creek - June, 2017
Principal's Message
Dear Indian Creek Parents,
Preliminary ISTEP Results
Upcoming Events
August
1: "Together on Tuesday", 4:00-6:00
3: First day for students
16: Back to School Nights for All Grades, 6:00-7:30
24: Cub Scout sign-up, 6:00-8:00
If you are not receiving weekly Sunday messages via phone and/or email please contact the office at 964-4400.
Month in Review - May
Like most things in central Indiana during the month of May, Indian Creek Explorers were on the go! Our 1st grade students capped off their studies of animal habitats with a beautiful day at the Indianapolis Zoo. Fifth grades students had an equally picturesque day as they studied connections between art and STEM at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Fourth graders were flying high with their first annual 4th Grade Flight Day and field trip to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport. Was it a bird? Or a plane? No, it was our superhero 3rd grade Explorers here to save the day with their original fairy tales for Comicon Day! In addition to our indoor Field Day and rocking our Walk-a-thon, we dropped the checkered flag on our super 6th grade students as they took their final lap around the halls of Indian Creek with the traditional "clap-out" and 6th Grade Celebration. We'll always cherish the fun we had together this month as we raced to the finish of another successful school year!
Cafeteria News
Farewell to our 6th Grade Explorers
Once an Explorer, always an Explorer!
Click here to view the 2017 6th Grade Celebration video.
Indian Creek's very own named Teacher of the Year!
Renovation News
Susan Jordan Reading Challenge
Reading over the summer is incredibly important for students and their academic achievement. To prevent loss of academic gains made in the previous school year, Indian Creek is participating in the "Susan Jordan Summer Reading Challenge".
A reading competition between ALL elementary schools in Lawrence Township.
- 1st and 2nd Graders have a goal of 240 minutes each month. (at least 20 minutes a day, three days a week)
- 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th graders have a goal of 480 minutes each month.(at least 30 minutes a day, four times a week)
Click here to view a complete description of the challenge, list of requirements, and program rewards.
District News
Returning Student Verification Process (RSVP)
If your child is returning to a Lawrence Township school next year and you have not already done so, be sure to complete the Returning Student Verification Process as soon as possible! Complete instructions can be found on our website. Look for RSVP 2017-2018 under the Announcements on the left side of the homepage, or log into Skyward and click on Returning Student Verification Process.
Summer Servings
Lawrence Township Schools, in partnership with the USDA Food Service Summer Program, is offering free lunches to children ages 18 and under June 5 through July 21, Monday through Friday. See our website for exact times and locations.
The first day of school for the 2017-2018 school year is Thursday, August 3.
Parent Information and Resource Center
Did you know that there is a Parent Information and Resource Center in our area? The Indiana Partnerships Center located at 911 E. 86th Street, Suite 110 works to empower parents about their rights and responsibilities pertaining to their children’s education in the following ways:
- Providing parent-focused workshops that are scheduled by schools, community groups, or parent groups.
- Providing education-related information and resource materials, including information about school choice, attendance, tips for parents and teachers talking together, and how to have a family friendly school.
- Helping schools develop parent engagement strategies that provide opportunities for parents to become decision-makers in their children's school, resources for school improvement, and mentors to others.
Contact them at 317-205-2595 or on the web at www.fscp.org for more information on how you can become involved!
Contact Us
Indian Creek Elementary
School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
10833 East 56th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46235
Twitter: @IC_Explorers
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/indiancreekelementary
Phone: 317-964-4400
Fax: 317-823-3400
Attendance: 317-964-4405