HPE Patriot Post
Harrison Parkway Elementary
September 21, 2018 Edition
Year-to-Date HPE attendance average is 96.35%
HPE Expectation/Goal is 97%
Rotation Day 2
Upcoming Events at HPE
September
28th - PTO Dance-a-Palooza 6:30pm - 8:30pm
October
5th - 1st Grading Period Ends
10th-11th - Parent Teacher Conferences
15th-19th - Fall Break - NO SCHOOL
November
02nd - Picture Day Retake
09th - PTO movie night 6:15pm - 9pm
14th - PTO meeting 6:30pm-8:30pm
21st-23rd - Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
Holidays and Observances
September
22nd - Autumn begins
23rd - Sukkot begins at sunset
October
18th - Dussehra
November
06th - Diwali
09th - Bab Birth Anniversary
10th - Baha'u'llah
20th - Mawlid al-Nabi
22nd - Thanksgiving Day
23rd - Birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Textbook Fee and iPad Rental Fee Information - 2018-2019 School Year
*School textbook and iPad rental fees can be found on Skyward. The payment deadline is October 5, 2018.
* After you receive your fee statement, you may pay online via the eFunds option through Skyward Family Access or by a check payable to HPE. Please allow 10 working days to see the payment posted to your account.
To make your payment from skyward:
Login to Skyward
Click on District Links (top right side of page)
Click on eFunds online payment
Login to your eFunds account
Click pay for optional fees
Select your student
Click on the area that says HPE student course fees
Click by the 0.00 (you then enter your fee amount that is on skyward)
Click add to cart
Click Begin Checkout
* Please contact Dori Morgan, HPE Treasurer at 317-915-4210, if you are interested in a payment plan or want information about our Free and Reduced Cafeteria / Book Fee Assistance Program.
Lunch Menu - Week of September 24th - Green Week
Monday - Day 3 - Chicken Tenders w/roll or Chicken Biscuit Pot Pie
Tuesday - Day 4 - Cheese Omlete, Bacon & Bagel or Chicken Biscuit
Wednesday - Day 1 - Orange Chicken w/Asian Rice or Turkey Burger Melt
Thursday - Day 2 - Taco Triangles w/Spanish Rice or Breaded Chicken Sandwich
Friday - Day 3 - Fish Bites w/Mac & Cheese or Grilled Cheese
**Monday, Wednesday & Friday's daily alternate entrees: PBJ, Turkey & Cheese or Pizza Pack
**Tuesday & Thursday's daily alternate entrees: PBJ, Turkey & Cheese, Chef Salad & Hummus Bistro Box
Cafe News
To make your eFunds payment from skyward:
Login to Skyward
Click on District Links (top right side of page)
Click on eFunds online payment
Login to your eFunds account
Click on Fund Lunch
Select your student
Click by the 0.00 and enter amount you are paying
Click add to cart
Click Begin Checkout
It can take up to 24 hours for the eFunds to show on your students account.
Lunch with Students - Sign up ONLINE
Hamilton County Kids Coats Program
The Hamilton County Kids Coats Program is available this year for any Hamilton county family that might need assistance with coats this fall and winter! Please see the information below:
The online sign up is live now for families that need coats until October 14th at https://kidscoats.org/appointments/ (Families can also call if they do not have internet at 317-324-8818). Each give-a-way site is set up like a store with each room separated by gender and size to give families a real-life shopping experience. There is also an opportunity village at each site for resources for families for healthcare, food pantries, cell phone, job assistance, Christmas assistance etc. The coat give away dates and corresponding cities are listed below
* October 23rd Arcadia @ Hamilton Heights Primary School
* November 3th Carmel, Fishers & Sheridan-Locations listed on the site above
* November 10th Noblesville & Westfield-Locations listed on the site above
Note from the Nurse
Accidents happen during the day such as bloody noses, toileting issues, muddy puddles at recess, food/milk spilling at lunch, etc.... The clinic has a limited supply of clothes, so please pack an extra change of clothes (socks and underwear too!) in your child's backpack for the unexpected mishaps. If I do not have anything that fits your child, you will be receiving a call for a change of clothes to be brought to school, since your child cannot return to class or ride the bus home with soiled or wet clothes. Also, I do not have any extra shoes in the clinic, so if your child wears flip flops that are falling apart, please consider having your child wear shoes in better shape so I don't need to duct tape the broken shoe to your student's foot. Thank you for your support!
Early Release Days - Every MONDAY!
HPE Activities Calendar
To find information on Harrison Parkway clubs or other activities, you can click on this link: http://www.hsecalendars.org/public/genie/752/school/6/. This link can also be found on the Harrison Parkway Elementary home page under the Calendar tab.
PTO News
Our next PTO meeting is Wednesday, November 14th at 6:30 in the HPE cafeteria
Contact the PTO: HPEptoVolunteer@gmail.com
Subscribe to our newsletter, learn about the PTO, and get more details about events at bit.ly/hpepto
Dance-a-Palooza
We are holding our first Dance-a-Palooza on Friday, September 28 from 6:30-8:30.
Come to the gym for some fun and dancing with your family.
Watch our website or sign up for our newsletter to get more details.
Feed the Teachers
Parent-Teacher Conferences keep the HPE teachers and staff at the school late into the evening and the PTO Staff Appreciation Committee is hosting a pitch-in to provide them dinner. On Wednesday, October 10th and Thursday, October 11th, we are asking for donations of 2 liters, cookies, pasta, and more. Please visit http://signup.com/go/SFLGKOB and sign-up to feed the teachers!
Help Wanted
We are looking for volunteers for Dine-to-Donate and our fall fundraiser, but our most immediate need is for help with the HPE Community Breakfast (formerly Pancake Breakfast) in December.
We're also looking for people who are interested in serving on the PTO Exec Board for the 2019-2020 school year. Please contact HPEptoVolunteer@gmail.com for more information on these and other opportunities.
Easy Ways to Help the PTO
Cut your Box Tops for Education and send them to school with your student at any time. Visit www.boxtops4education.com for a list of products.
If you shop on Amazon or at Kroger, check out these completely free and zero effort ways to raise money for the HPE PTO. The prices are the same, the service is the same, you shop the same way, but a portion of the purchase price will be donated to the PTO, that’s it!
On Amazon, just go to smile.amazon.com/ch/20-0114174 to link your account to the PTO and then check out using smile.amazon.com everytime--you cannot access this through an app so fill up your cart and then open a browser to check out or shop directly on smile.amazon.com.
For Kroger, login to your online account or create one using the Kroger Plus Card number you already have or get a new one. Then go to www.kroger.com/communityrewards and enroll in Community Rewards. Search for “VA241” and select “HARRISON PARKWAY ELEMENTARY - PTO.” Then scan your Kroger Plus Card or enter your alternate ID every time you check out just like you always have.
Check the HPE PTO website for all current volunteer opportunities! bit.ly/hpepto
Report a Student Absence
If your child will be absent from school, please contact us at (317) 915-4210. You may call and leave a message on our attendance line anytime before 8:00 a.m. After 8:00 a.m., our office staff will be available to speak with you and document your child's absence. It is important to let us know your child will be absent or late arrival prior to 9:00 a.m.
If you know your student will be absent for more than two school days for any reason other than illness, we ask that you complete a Prearranged Absence Form (available in the HPE office) at least one week prior to the absence. If you notify your child's teacher of an absence via email, please make sure you also contact the office by phone or email (apowell@hse.k12.in.us) to ensure that attendance is marked appropriately.
Student attendance at HPE is vitally important. Please make every attempt possible to plan appointments and vacations outside of school hours. Regular attendance improves student performance and is expected as an integral part of our state mandated School Improvement Plan.
Volunteering and the Background Check Process
Parents/visitors to HPE must have a background check on file with the school (including watching the anti-bullying video and completing the video survey) in order to volunteer in the school or to have lunch with a student. The link for the background check information can be found on link below at https://www.hseschools.org/services/other/school-safety/visiting-and-volunteering
The background checks are conducted by a 3rd party company, and there is a $13.00 fee for processing (payable online at the time of the application). Once completed, approved background checks are valid for a period of 3 years. Applicants will be notified via email when their background check has been completed and they will also notify people 30 days before their background check expires.
Safe Visitor Badges
Per HSE Policy, visitors must have their Safe Visitor Badge scanned to check-in to the building. Please download the Safe Visitor App (IPhone) or have your badge ready and available to be scanned when you come into the school office. The app is in Google Play for other types of phones. To find the Safe Visitor app, search for “SafeVisitor” (there is no space in between the words).
Upon leaving, please give your printed badge to the office staff for quick check-out.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Vicki Foutty at 317-594-4100.
Lost and Found
FISHERS COMMUNITY NEWS
Please see the sections below for more information about our school district and community.
Fishers High School Show Choir Clinic set for 9/22/2018
The Fishers High School Show Choirs will again be hosting a day-long show choir clinic for girls and boys grades K–8 on Saturday, September 22, 2018.
Clinic date: Saturday, September 22, 2018
Cost to attend: $50 per student
Where: Fishers High School (entrance FH7)
How to register: Complete the online form registration form and bring your payment to the Show Choir Clinic (cash or check) on September 22nd. Link to the registration form: https://goo.gl/forms/O2U58WNWcQ7DbcdY2
Schedule: Check-in starts at 8:30, the clinic begins promptly at 9:00 AM. Parents are invited to a performance at 2:00 PM. Clinic ends following the performance.
Age groupings: Students will be grouped K-2, 3-4, 5-6 and 7-8
What to Wear/Bring: Comfortable clothes, tennis shoes, and a bottle of water. Lunch is provided. Please be sure to note any food allergies or restrictions on the registration form.
Bonus: Your student is invited to sing with us at the September 27th Fishers High School choir concert. Your student will also receive one free student ticket to the winter choir concert on December 7th OR 8th.
Questions: Contact FHS Choral Directors:
- Greg Johnson at 915-4290 x7564, gsjohnson@hse.k12.in.us
- Tess Tazioli at 317-915-4290 x7518
OR email questions to: FHSSilverSpotlight@gmail.com.
Employment Opportunities with Hamilton Southeastern Schools
If you are interested in learning more about employment opportunities with the Hamilton Souteastern School District, please click on the link below:
https://www.hseschools.org/services/overview .
Click on the Human Resource box, and then click on visiting and volunteering. There is information regarding Substitute Teachers, Substitute Secretaries, Substitute Nurses and other substitute jobs. There are additional employment options in the district which can be found under the View Job Postings tab.
Community Insider
HSE Schools launched the HSE Schools Community Insider. The Community Insider is the new home for school-corporation approved flyers from community organizations. The Community Insider can be found on the HSE Schools district web site toward the bottom. It is a red box. You can also click on the link below to access the Community Insider:
https://www.hseschools.org/happenings/community-insider
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Harrison Parkway Elementary School
Website: www.hse.k12.in.us/HPE/home.aspx
Location: 14135 Harrison Parkway, Fishers, IN, United States
Phone: 317-915-4210
Twitter: @HPEPatriots