DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY NEWSLETTER
September 30, 2022
News from the Office
Today (Friday) is an e-learning day. Please log onto Canvas to be marked 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.
Book fees (including I-Pad fees for those renting an I-Pad) are due no later than October 3, 2022. Fee statements were sent out last week by e-mail to everyone that owes book fees. If you did not receive an invoice, please contact Renee Cornelius, treasurer. If you believe you would qualify for assistance, please complete the Free and Reduced Benefit Application. This can be found by going to hseschools.org/departments/food services/Free and Reduced Benefit Application. If you have any questions regarding fees, please contact Renee Cornelius, treasurer.
Picture Retake Day is October 27, 2022
LUNCH GUESTS
“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.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and encourage you to look for other opportunities to engage with your student(s), their class, and our schools. There are many ways to get involved! If you have any questions or concerns, contact Jimmie Lake, Chief Operations Officer, at 317-594-4100 or jlake@hse.k12.in.us”
CHANGES IN LUNCH MENU
Cafeteria occasionally will need to substitute lunch menu items due to shortage from suppliers.
Breakfast/Lunch Menu
Week 1
10/3 - 10/7
MON - Breadsticks Topped W/Mozzarella Cheese (change)
TUES - Calzone
WEDS - Cheeseburger
THURS - Penne Chicken Alfredo
FRI - Fish Sandwich
Daily Options
Veggie Salad
Caesar Salad
PBJ
Pizza Pack
Turkey Cheese Roll-up
Lunch Prices
Breakfast $1.40
Breakfast Reduced $.30
Lunch $2.80
Lunch Reduced $.40
FIRST GRADE VISION SCREENING
1st Grade Vision Screening
Vision screening is required by the Indiana State Board of Health for all 1st graders. All 1st graders will be screened on Tuesday, October 4th. A local optometrist/ophthalmologist will be at the school to have their vision/eye health evaluated using the MCT (modified clinical technique).
The results are pass or fail. Look for your student’s results in their take home folder which will indicate if your child should be further evaluated by your Optometrist/Ophthalmologist.
If your child wears glasses or contacts, please make sure they have them at school during these days for accurate testing results. If you have any questions, please contact our school nurse, Andrea Redmond, RN, aredmond@hse.k12.in.us
If you do not want your child’s vision to be screened, please email the nurse at: aredmond@hse.k12.in.us
Deer Creek Counselor News
Please make every effort to have your child at school on time. Arriving late can be quite disruptive to their day, as they may be entering class in the midst of lessons already in progress. If you must arrive late, be sure to sign in at the office, and please provide a reason for the tardy (appointment, missed bus, over-slept…).
Information regarding SNACK ATTACK PROGRAM:
If you would like your child to be included in the weekend snack program. Please complete the information by clicking this link: https://forms.gle/xrKNaxRaLypSqKvV8
With cooler weather upon us, please make sure your child has a sweatshirt, sweater or jacket and that their extra clothes kept here for an emergency match the fall temperatures.
The following information is regarding SEL topics addressed this week (by grade level):
Kindergarten – 3rd grade Summary:
In this week’s lesson, your child will learn different strategies for calming down and paying attention.
Try This at Home:
Discuss with your child how focusing on their breathing can help them feel calmer and more focused.
Summary: 4th grade
In this week’s lesson your child will learn to identify components of a successful conversation. Your child will practice demonstrating and relieving a compliment.
Try This at Home:
Ask your child to share the components of a successful conversation. Have your child share with you an example of a time when they had a successful conversation with another student.
Have a nice weekend!
DCE PTO INFORMATION
Silent Auction
The 2022 Fall Carnival Silent Auction goes live this Saturday, October 1st at 8am and will close at 10am Saturday, October 8th. Log on and get those bids in! All money from the Silent Auction will be donated to the Deer Creek PTO to fund programs at the school. If you don’t wish to bid on an experience, there is a direct donation option as well. Winners will be notified via email as soon as the auction ends and current student info will be collected at that time. Email ptodeercreekelem@gmail.com with questions. https://www.32auctions.com/dcepto
Fall Carnival
We are just one week away from our Fall Carnival! Thank you to everyone who purchased wristbands and tickets during presale.
We are still in need of 2 liter donations and coolers. If you are able to donate, you can drop items off in the office. Be sure to label your coolers with your name so we can be sure they get returned to you! We also have some volunteer slots left to help set up. If you are able to help out, the sign up link is below.
Flyer/info: https://sites.google.com/view/deercreekpto/home
Volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E4CAEAD2AA3FD0-parentsguardians
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
SafeVisitor Background Check
We have a fun packed calendar for this school year, but we can't do it without your help! We will have several volunteer opportunities for families, but in order to volunteer at a school event or attend a PTO meeting during school hours, you must have a current SafeVisitor background check. In order to obtain your SafeVisitor pass, head over to the district's website to get the process started. Please keep in mind it sometimes takes a few weeks to process, so be sure you give yourself plenty of time! https://www.hseschools.org/departments/student-services/school-safety/visiting-and-volunteering
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
MUDSOCK INFORMATION
Winter Program Registration:
Registration for our recreational basketball programs for both boys and girls remains open at myathletics.com. The leagues welcome athletes in Kindergarten through 8th grade. The girls season runs from November through early March. Boys (K) play January through March, (1st - 6th) November through March, and (7th/8th) January through March. Find the girls basketball information packet here. Find the boys basketball information packet here. Some divisions will form waitlists soon so thank you for registering now to play.
Travel Basketball Tryout Information:
Registration for tryouts for Fishers (3rd-8th) and HSE (3rd) girls travel basketball is open at myathletics.com along with Fishers and HSE (3rd-6th) boys. Find everything you need to know for girls here and boys here.
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!