Cougar Chronicle
Volume 16 Issue 20 - Friday, January 15, 2021
Elementary Students will return to in-person instruction on Tuesday, January 19
Elementary students will attend school in-person Monday-Thursday or remain virtual.
Every Friday will be E-Learning for all students through the end of the school year.
Elementary hours:
- School Hours are 9:45AM - 3:15PM.
- Car line drop-off begins at 9:40AM.
- Car line pick-up begins at 3:15PM.
- Bus Dismissal begins at 3:30PM - 3:45PM.
Masks are Required
Please pack spare masks in your student's backpack. Students sometimes need a fresh mask after lunch, recess, or PE class.
Transportation
If you previously requested busing for in-person school, it is listed in Skyward.
Please be at the bus stop 5 minutes before your bus is scheduled.
Students must ride their own buses at this time.
If you would like to request busing, you must call the school at 317-915-4270.
Car rider line forms in front of the school.
Please follow staff directions to get all car riders through the line safely and quickly.
Students should only get out of cars on the curb side.
If there is no adult staff outside, your student is late. Please walk your student to Door 1 to check in.
Remember your Water Bottle
Messes Happen
Write your Name on it!
Visiting and Volunteering
Now is a good time to check and update your SafeVisitor background check if needed.
Click the SafeVisitor link for more information.
Elementary In-Person and Virtual Meals
- 100% Virtual: Students who participate in 100% virtual instruction will continue to have the option to pick up 5 day food packs at designated school locations. A link will continue to be sent weekly for parents to pre-order those packs. Use this link if you are 100% Virtual: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=PkZ4tvvZX0eBU43PqJYEfWiO6tRg9wdCowJI3YTLGfdUMlhYUTJCWktIUUZXVUU3OUNQWjZXNE1JOC4u
- K-4 In-Person: Students in grades K-4 will have lunch served at school the days they attend in-person, Monday through Thursday. Breakfast will not be served due to the school start time. 5 day Breakfast/1 day(Friday) Lunch meal packs will be available upon request and able to be picked up on Tuesdays at Fall Creek Intermediate. Any family needing a food pack for their student/s will need to contact Lynn Wolfe with Food Services at lwolfe@hse.k12.in.us or 317-594-4100 by Friday at 11am each week.
Upcoming Events on the SCE Calendar
- No School on Dr. Martin Luther King Day Monday January 18.
- In-Person Learning begins on Tuesday, January 19.
- No School on Presidents Day Monday, February 15.
- Spring Break No School Friday, April 2 - Friday, April 9
- Last Day of School Wednesday, May 26.
Welcome to Sand Creek Elementary!
11420 E. 131st Street
Fishers, IN 46038
Principal Peter English
Asst. Principal
Counselor Jennifer Jacks
Contact us in the Main Office
Call 317-915-4270
Fax 317-915-4279
Treasurer Colette ArnoldRegistrar Cher McCord
Attendance Alison Jones
Email a Question
New Gym Floor
Social Media
Find us on Facebook: Sand Creek Elementary PTO
Find us on Twitter: @sce_PTO_Fishers
Send an email: sandcreekPTO@gmail.com
PTO Board
Treasurer:
Shannon Bull Wilkerson
Secretary: Michelle Pace
Members-At-Large:
Santana Gonzalez
Gina Knight
Teacher Liaisons:
Karen Gropp
Rhonda Labellarte
Upcoming:
Jaggers Dine to Donate Monday, January 25 and Tuesday, January 26;
11AM to 10PM
Nothing Bundt Cakes Order bundtinis by the dozen!
Orders due Monday, Feb. 1. Pick up is Monday, Feb. 8, 6-8PM at the Bus Lot doors.
Also, stay tuned for details:
- Dine to Donate at Texas Roadhouse March 22
- Mathoo's Egg Rolls
- Spirit Wear Shop opens
- UPaint Pottery Days
Community Insider and Mudsock Athletics Updates
Online registration is officially open for spring sports and runs through January 31st at myathletics.com. Most practices and games take place on school and city fields within the Hamilton Southeastern School District and the city of Fishers.
Click on the links below to learn more about our spring program opportunities!
Soccer (pre-kindergarten - 8th grade)
Baseball (pre-kindergarten – high school)
Softball (age 5 – high school)
Boys Lacrosse (1st – 8th grade)
Girls Lacrosse (1st – 8th grade)
Track & Field (1st – 12th grade)
Rugby (2nd grade – high school)
Everyone Plays.
Athletic scholarship opportunities are available for families on free or reduced lunch within the district. Families 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 1/1 – 1/31. Email info@myathletics.com for more information.
The HSE Community Insider is updated frequently and is located on the HSE Schools webpage. You can find it here: hseschools.org/happenings/community-insider.
PTO 2021-2022 and 2022-2023
The next school year will be the last year for these PTO members:
- President
- Vice President
- Treasurer
- Secretary
We are hoping that as some of us get closer to ageing out of SCE, we are able to find new people to work with. We will work side-by-side with you for all of the school year 2021-2022, and we will always be available to answer questions in the future.
If you are interested, please send an email to sandcreekpto@gmail.com
Attendance and Absence Reporting
- Call 317-915-4270 and leave a message on the Attendance line.
- Email attendance secretary Alison Jones at azjones@hse.k12.in.us