DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY NEWSLETTER
November 11, 2022
News from the Office
Today is an e-learning day. Please log on to Canvas to be counted for attendance.
Please have your child arrive on time for school. Car riders can start lining up early and teachers will dismiss them at 7:30 a.m. Remember, students are tardy to class if they are not in their classrooms by 7:40 a.m.
Please use School Dismissal Manager to report how your child goes home. You can also use it to report absences or late arrivals due to appointments. You can also call the Attendance Line at 317-594-4840 to report an absence.
We know that many of our families have enjoyed the opportunity to eat lunch with their student(s). However, due to safety and space limitations in some of our schools, district administration has made the difficult decision to keep our student lunches closed to all outside guests at this time.
READ-A-THON
Help us promote good reading habits while raising funds to support our school.
Starting October 31st through November 22nd students can help raise donations for Deer Creek Elementary. One of our goals is to help fill our school's library with new books. Fall Read-a-Thon Deer Creek Elementary Donating is easy!
Students can bring in cash or donations can be given online through cheddar up. https://deer-creek-fall-read-a-thon.cheddarup.com
Our goal is to raise a total of $15,000. If we can get $3,000 by Thursday, November 3rd students earn a pajama day! Check facebook to see if you can guess our mystery readers over the next few weeks. We cannot wait to read with YOU!
BOOK OF THE MONTH CLUB
We Are Water Protectors, written by Carole Lindstrome, illustrated by Michaela Goede
Summary: The Ojibwe narrator has been taught by her Nokomis (grandmother) that water is sacred, “the first medicine”. A prophecy tells of a black snake that will destroy the land, poisoning the water and killing plants and animals. Now it seems as though that prophecy has come true, and the girl wants to fight the black snake and save the water. She’s fighting for the plants and animals that can’t protect themselves and for Mother Earth herself. The last page shows the protest at Standing Rock: “We are water protectors. WE STAND! The black snake is in for the fight of its life.” This book was a Kirkus Award Finalist and was awarded the Caldecott medal in 2020.
YouTube Link to book:
We are Water Protectors Read a Loud
CHANGES IN LUNCH MENU
Cafeteria occasionally will need to substitute lunch menu items due to shortage from suppliers.
Breakfast/Lunch Menu
Mon - Cereal & Poptart Bundle
Tues - Breakfast Tornado
Weds - Nutrigrain Bar w/Yogurt
Thurs - Breakfast Sandwich
Fri - Pancake Sausage Wrap
Week 1
11/14 - 11/18
MON - French Bread Pizza
TUES - Calzone
WEDS - Thanksgiving Meal (Change)
THURS - Penne Chicken Alfredo
FRI - Fish Sandwich
Daily Options
Veggie Salad
PBJ
Pizza Pack
Turkey Cheese Roll-up
Meal prices
Grades K- 6 Lunch - $2.80
Reduced Breakfast $.30
Reduced Lunch $.40
Student Breakfast $1.40
Adult Breakfast $1.90
Adult Lunch $4.30
Milk $.60 (both meals)
Thanksgiving Meal
Savory Chicken in gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans
Roll
Fruit
Spirit Week and Food Drive - November 14-18
The Deer Creek Student Leadership Council is hosting a Dynamic Duo spirit week to benefit the Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank the week of November 14 through November 18.
Join these classic duos by donating a food item and dressing up in a duo-themed outfit. Participants will bring in one of the following food items for each day or can instead bring in five food items on Monday to dress up all week!
Dynamic Duo Food Items:
· Macaroni and Cheese
· Jars of Peanut Butter
· Jars of Jelly
Monday – Two Tone Day (wear just two colors)
Tuesday – Mismatched PJ Day (wear a different top and bottom)
Wednesday – Twin with a Friend Day (coordinate with a classmate and wear the same thing)
Thursday – Fancy & Comfy Day (wear a fancy top and comfy bottom OR a fancy bottom and comfy top)
Friday – Two Schools Spirit wear Day (wear a Deer Creek spirit wear item AND a spirit wear item from your school last year)
Deer Creek Counselor News
Counselor News:
With the shift to November, many will be planning for holidays and extra time with family. If your family celebrates Thanksgiving or any of the winter holidays and you find yourself in need of assistance due to the extra costs- please know that we may be able to connect you with area partners who are donating food for family meals and in some cases, gifts. Please contact Dee Knop dknop@hse.k12.in.us if you are interested.
Have a Great weekend!
DCE PTO INFORMATION
T-Shirts for Sale
The Fall Carnival white short and long sleeved t-shirts are still available for purchase at this link:
https://deer-creek-elementary.cheddarup.com/
Read a Thon
The ReadaThon is underway! Keep sending in those donations to earn the next prize tier, and the ULTIMATE goal- a special show by Hedgehog Hannah!
https://deer-creek-fall-read-a-thon.cheddarup.com/
Dine to Donate
Mark your calendars- our next dine to donate will be at Hot Box Pizza in Noblesville on November 15th!
Movie Night
There will be no December Movie Night- we will see you in the Spring for our next Movie Night(s)!
PTO Website
Stay up to date on all things PTO related on our newly constructed website! Here you will find the PTO calendar, volunteer opportunities, news updates, dine to donate flyers and information, staff appreciation information, including links to the staff's Amazon Wish Lists! Check it out here:
https://sites.google.com/view/deercreekpto/home
2022/2023 PTO Executive Board
Co-Presidents- Suzanne Flynn & Heather Frankford
Co- Vice Presidents- Amanda Smith & Kim Porter
Co-Secretaries- Beth Betten & Jessica Knudsen
Co- Treasurers- Kim George & Matt Fisher
Contact us- ptodeercreekelem@gmail.com
HOLIDAY LIGHT COLLECTION
MUDSOCK INFORMATION
Mudsock Youth Athletics Updates:
Pick Up & Play Girls Lacrosse Try It Day Opportunity:
On November 12th from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., Mudsock Girls Lacrosse, in conjunction with USA Lacrosse, is hosting a free clinic to introduce girls to the sport! Meet members from the league, try a new sport and receive a pinnie. Register at no cost to attend here. Open to girls in 1st – 8th grade.
We’re Hiring:
We have a NEW part-time opportunity available for a League Service Coordinator (10-20 hours per week). We are looking for a passionate person in our community who has a knowledge of our programs and is interested in joining a fun and engaging team. Learn more and apply here. Questions? Please reach out to info@myathletics.com directly.
R.A.V.E. Reviews
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!