HPE Patriot Post
Harrison Parkway Elementary
February 12, 2016 Edition
Year-to-Date HPE attendance average is 97.1%
HPE Expectation/Goal is 97%
Rotation Day 0
Weekly Rotation Schedule
Monday, February 15th - NO SCHOOL - HOLIDAY
Tuesday, February 16th - NO SCHOOL - FLEX DAY
Wednesday, February 17th - Day 6
Thursday, February 18th - Day 0
Friday, February 19th - Day 1
Upcoming Events at HPE
February
15th - No School - Observance of President's Day
16th - No School - Flex Day
18th - Visiting Author to HPE
19th - HPE Spirit Wear Day - Wear an HPE shirt to show your school spirit!
23rd - 26th - After School Explorers
29th - ISTEP testing starts (3rd and 4th grade only)
March
8th - Parent Information Night with Dr. Bourff, 7 pm, New Britton Elementary
11th - End of 3rd quarter
14th - Flex Day
25th - HPE Spirit Wear Day
31st - Spring Classroom Parties, 1:30 pm
April
1st - 10th - Spring Break, NO SCHOOL
14th - Kindergarten Round-Up, 5-7 pm
15th - HPE Spirit Wear Day
Holidays and Observances
February
12th - Lincoln's Birthday
15th - President's Day, NO SCHOOL
15th - Washington's Birthday Observed
March
13 - Daylight Savings Time begins
17th - St. Patrick's Day
20th - Spring Begins
25th - Good Friday
27th - Easter
Lunch Menu - Week of February 15th
Mon. - NO SCHOOL - HOLIDAY
Tues. - NO SCHOOL - FLEX DAY
Wed. - Day 6 - Chicken & Noodles with Dinner Roll
Thurs. - Day 0 - Cheesy Pull Aparts
Fri. - Day 1 - Fish Shapes with Macaroni and Cheese
**In the event of a two-hour delay, breakfast will not be served.
Jump Rope for Heart
ISTEP Testing
Dear Parents,
Third and Fourth grade students will be taking ISTEP testing on the following dates: February 29th, March 1st, March 2nd, March 3rd, and March 4th. It is very important that your child be at school during their testing dates/times. Please try to avoid scheduling any appointments for your child during ISTEP testing. Please check with your child’s classroom teacher for exact testing times for the dates above. Thank you for your help!
Sincerely,
Nancy Logue
HPE School Counselor
Counselor's Corner
I had the privilege of visiting some of our 3rd and 4th grade classrooms this week and presenting a lesson on caring. We read the story, “The Ears of a Friend” and discussed how friendships change as students get older. We discussed the importance of being a good listener in friendships. I will visit more of our 3rd and 4th grade classrooms next week. I enjoyed visiting your child’s classroom and look forward to visiting again soon!
Sincerely,
Nancy Logue
School Counselor
Yearbooks on Sale
HSE21 IN ACTION!
This semester we will regularly highlight HSE21 practices in our weekly newsletter. Our goal is to share with HPE families the shift in instruction and learning and the ways in which technology amplifies the instruction we provide our students. We are excited to share these examples to keep you informed about instruction in the elementary setting today and the future as we move to 1:1 in the elementary setting.
Do you know what a geode is? These first graders sure do! With digital tools for learning, even these young students have been able to explore their interests, discover new ones, and share their learning beyond the classroom. Take a look at this clip - the iPads are one tool enabling the inquiry - but books and actual geodes play a big role as well!
HPE Music News
First Grade Music Visits
During the week of March 28th, parents of first grade students are invited to attend their child's music class. Letters of information have gone home with your student. A copy of the letter is attached to this week's newsletter for your reference.
Background checks and viewing the anti-bullying video is required of all parents who plan to attend.
RUMBLE!
Bass Tone Open Tone
Combinations you create Pass the beat Clapping Games
"Heartbeat" Projects
Students in grades one and three recently experienced drumming. Sounds were heard from conga drums, bucket drums, djembes, tubanos, bass drums and objects.
If you wish to enrich this component of music making and involve your family, browse the website at http://www.bongoboymusic.com/. Community Drum Circles are held on Thursday evenings at 7 pm. All ages are welcome and there is no cost.
HSE 21 Information
Beginning 2016 - 2017 School Year for Elementary Schools--
As HSE continues to expanded the 1:1 program, each student currently in grades 5 - 8 requires an iPad during the day at school. Each student in grades K-4 will use an iPad during their day at school beginning in the fall of 2016. Device requirements for the iPad are as follows:
Model Requirement: iPad 2, iPad 3, iPad 4 (iPad Retina), iPad Air, iPad Air 2
(Note: an iPad Mini of any model does not meet NWEA or ISTEP testing hardware requirements)
Memory Size: 16 GB or greater
Internet: Firewalls and filters will enable secure use of Wi-Fi at school. Therefore, no additional purchase of data plans/cellular/3G/LTE connection is needed.
Families may provide their own iPad or rent an iPad for $125 per school year (rental includes iPad 2 or newer model, insurance, case, charging cord and brick). Visit http://www.hse.k12.in.us/ADM/academics/hse21/ to find more information about HSE’s 1:1 program.
HPE Cafeteria News
February Birthdays will be celebrated on February 23rd. Any student who purchases a complete Meal will receive a Rice Krispie Treat.
Parents please make sure you are signed up thru Skyward to receive low balance emails for your students lunch account. As per HSE policy for elementary students “If a student is at $0.00 they are allowed to charge one meal. Once the account is negative the student should be given a debit meal until the account is in positive standing or they have money in hand to cover the purchase.”
When sending cash in with your student please put it in an envelope with their name, student ID number, and teacher's name. When sending in money please write your child’s. full name, student ID number and teachers name on the envelope. For checks write your child’s ID number on the memo line. Please write your child’s student ID number on checks.
As a reminder if there is a two hour delay breakfast will not be served. On half days we do serve breakfast.
If you are packing a lunch for your child, we do not allow soda or foods that need to be reheated. When packing your child’s lunch please remember to include eating utensils for them.
Due to limited space, we will can only accept 10 parents (including siblings) each day. Please call the office by 9:30 AM. If you are ordering a lunch, please let the office staff know when you call in. Please do not bring in food from fast food restaurants. You must have a valid background check on file, have watched the anti-bullying video, and completed the video survey. Please do not use cell phones during your visit. Per HSE student private policy, taking pictures are prohibited.
Please contact me with any questions or concerns.
--- Mrs. Berling, Food Services Manager
Delays and Closings
This is a friendly reminder that with the Winter season, the chance of inclement weather is greater. We wanted to make sure that parents are aware of the schedules below:
TWO-HOUR DELAY-- In the event that the school district deems a two hour delay is necessary, school will run from 11am-3:40 am. Breakfast will not be served, but lunch will be served. School doors will be unlocked at 10:45 am. Buses will run 2 hours behind, so if your student normally gets on the bus at 8:30 am, then a 2 hour delay means that he/she will get on the bus at 10:30 am.
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL YMCA PROGRAM-- The YMCA before and after school program will be open during their regularly scheduled hours on days that Hamilton Southeastern Schools are experience a two-hour delay. When Hamilton Southeastern Schools are closed for weather related issues, the YMCA school care is closed as well.
SKYLERT INSTANT ALERT SYSTEM-- With the weather changing, it is important to make sure you have updated the contact information for the Skylert Instant Alert System. This systems allows the school to notify parents of emergencies and /or changes to the school's regular schedule more quickly and conveniently. Skylert brings critical and/or changing news directly to the intended audience, as parents can select how and where they receive messages/ Parents should update the information in the system annually which can include work phone, cell phone, and email. Updates to Skylerts can be made at anytime by logging into Skyward Family Access at: https://sis.hse.k12.in.us/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsEAplus/seplog01.w
Attendance Line Voicemail
If your child will be absent from school, please call the HPE Attendance Line by 9:00 a.m. at 915-4210. If you know in advance that your child will be absent, you may call the attendance line's voicemail anytime and leave a message. 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 leas one week prior to the absence.
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.
Sign In Procedures
As a reminder, the sign in procedure at Harrison Parkway includes signing your child in or out using a computer. If you are signing your child out of school, please have your driver's license with you, as you will need it to complete the sign-out process.
Arrival & Dismissal Procedures
Students are to be dropped off and picked up at the front of the drive by the school's front doors. Please have your child exit from the passenger side of all vehicles. Students should stay in their seatbelts/safety seats until your vehicle has come to a complete stop and your child is ready to get out of the car. Please only dismiss and receive your child at the front of the school. Do not release students from the back of the line so they mush walk past other cars releasing children. It is imperative that cars remain in a single line along the curb. Please do not attempt to pass cars releasing students as this creates an unsafe situation for our children. Please use extreme caution in our parking lot and drive in the morning and afternoon, as both are high-traffic times. Thank you for your part in keeping our children safe.
Lost & Found
What to do if You Suspect a Disability/Child Find:
If your child is age 2 ½ through 21, attends any school within the Hamilton Southeastern Schools boundaries or you live in our community, and you suspect your child may have a disability, you should contact us for more information.
· For children at least two and a half years of age, but not yet age-eligible for kindergarten, you should contact the Early Childhood Assessment Team at Brooks School Elementary School, 915-4250.
· For students who are eligible for kindergarten through age 21, you should contact your child’s teacher, school counselor or building administrator to discuss your concerns and explore the steps to be taken. If your child is not enrolled in public school, you should contact the counselor or building administrator in the building your child would attend if enrolled.
http://www.hse.k12.in.us/ADM/academics/special_education/suspect_disability.aspx
Response-to-Instruction (RtI)
RtI is a general education initiative designed to provide high quality instruction and interventions matched to student needs, and using learning rate over time and level of performance to make important educational decisions. The RtI model is based on a three-tiered model of service delivery with a focus on early intervention and prevention of academic and behavioral concerns. Data collected during this process provides valuable information regarding students’ educational progress and response to interventions. Students who do not demonstrate a response to well-implemented, scientifically-based interventions at the Tier 3 level would be referred for an educational evaluation to determine eligibility for special education. RtI is a component of HSE’s Child Find Process.
HPE PTO News
ASE Week is almost here! We still have open classes. Please refer to the website for a class description and to sign up. http://harrisonparkwaypto.org/ . Please see the list below for classes that are still open for ASE Week--
Tuesday, February 23rd
Medicine 101 Grades 3-4
Reader's Theater Grades 3-4
Wednesday, February 24th
Jewelry Making Grades 3-4
Kindergarten Crafts
Maker's Madness
Scrapbooking
Spanish Grades 3-4
Wind in Your Sails Grades K -2
Thursday, February 25th
Kickboxing Grades 3-4
Lowes U Build It Grades 1- 4
Medicine 101 Grades 3-4
Music Program Grades 1-4
Paper Circuits Grades 3-4
Friday, February 26th
Jiu Jitsu Grades 3-4
Kindergarten Crafts
Lowes U Build It Grades 1 - 4
Programming Grades 3-4
Wing in Your Sails Grades 3-4
Important Dates for ASE Week: Monday, February 15 is the last day to register. Friday, February 19 payments for ASE Classes are due.
*For Paypal... You do not need a PayPal account to sign up through PayPal – you can use the site as a guest and pay with your credit card.
We still need Volunteers to help with ASE week especially on Thursday and Friday. You can sign up via Volunteer Spot: http://www.volunteerspot.com/group/516342288062#!/show
Any questions, please email Jennifer at hpe.explorers@gmail.com
HSE Schools Listening Tour
Dr. Bourff, HSE Superintendent, is giving a follow up presentation on what the findings were from the listening tour. Please plan to attend the presentation on Tuesday, March 8 at 7:00 pm in the New Britton Elementary Media Center.
Box Tops - The deadline for turning in Box Tops this spring is coming up fast! If you have Box Tops laying around, please turn them in by next Friday, February 19th.
HPE PTO Spirit Night at Skyzone
FISHERS COMMUNITY NEWS
Please see the sections below for more information about activities in our school district and community.
Permitted use of school newsletters by the Equal Access Act is not an endorsement of this group or this group’s beliefs by Hamilton Southeastern Schools or the Board of School Trustees.
FHS presents African American Heritage Night
You are invited to attend the annual African-American Heritage Night hosted by Fishers High School on February 18, 2016, at 6:30pm. Please see the following link for more info:
http://www.hse.k12.in.us/resources/pdf/fhs/hot_topics/skm_654e16020812460__3_.pdf
HSSF - Game Day 2016
Tickets on sale now for the best game in town: GAME DAY 16 - Friday, February 26th, 6:30-10:00 pm at Conner Prairie. Enjoy a casual, adult-only evening with friends, school and community leaders, and Indianapolis Colts Guard Joe Reitz! Proceeds from each $65 ticket are targeted toward innovative teacher grants and spreading STEM programs throughout our 21 school district. Grab your favorite sports jersey and visit www.hsefoundation.org while tickets last.
The Fishers Optimist Club
The Fishers Optimist Club is sponsoring their annual Essay Contest and invites students to submit an essay for a chance to win a scholarship. The topic of this year’s Essay is:
“Lead By Example: Reality or Fiction”
GUIDELINES:
Contest is open to students under the age of 19 who have not yet graduated from high school
Essays should be 700-800 words and must be typed and double spaced
Participants must submit their birth certificate with their essay and must have their parent’s permission in order to enter the contest
All Club level participants will receive a Certificate of Participation
Club level winner will be notified and your entry will automatically be submitted to the Optimist Indiana South District for consideration
District Level winner will win a $2,500 scholarship!
Deadline for submitting your entry to the Fishers Optimist Club is February 19, 2016
Official Rules and Entry Form can be found at: http://www.optimist.org/Forms/Essay_RULES_PAD-E_15-16.pdf
Entries should be submitted via email to fishersoptimistclub@gmail.com or mailed to Fishers Optimist Club 11807 Allisonville Road #302 Fishers, IN 46038
OPTIMISTS: BRINGING OUT THE BEST IN KIDS!!
City of Fishers Creates New Opportunities for Resident Engagement
After outlining 2015 priorities in his State of the City address, Mayor Fadness emphasized the importance of resident engagement and the lasting impact that engagement has on our community. Within the last year, residents have risen to that challenge by volunteering to mentor, beautifying public spaces and even getting more engaged with City Council meetings and Mayor’s Night Out events to learn about community happenings. Once again, the City of Fishers is offering another opportunity for residents to improve their knowledge of the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
Teaming up with Robert Leming, National Director of We the People program, the City of Fishers is offering a 6 week course titled Constitution 101 for residents 18 and older. Classes will begin on Wednesday, Feb. 24, and will take place on Tuesdays, ending on Tuesday, Mar. 29. Classes are free to attend and take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the City Hall Auditorium or at the Fishers Fire Department as indicated.
Each participant will receive the We the People: The Citizen and The Constitution textbook and a pocket constitution. We the People is sponsored by the Fishers City Council, Hamilton Southeastern Schools and the Indiana Bar Foundation. While free to attend, registration is required.
Additional information about weekly meeting topics, and to secure a spot in We the People, please visit www.fishers.in.us/WTP. Questions about the program can be directed to Robert Leming at leming@civiced.org.
Fishers Parks & Recreation Releases 2016 Summer Camp Programs
Summer is quickly approaching, which means many Fishers families are exploring options for their children. Fishers Parks & Recreation is excited to announce that the 2016 summer camp brochure is now live. This summer over 30 diverse camps run from the first week in June through the first week in August, meaning your child can enjoy a summer of fun at local parks.
Summer camps offer a well-rounded experience that includes the opportunity to learn new ideas, socialize with new friends and enjoy time outdoors. Each camp is built around a specific theme ensuring your camper is able to explore a topic they’re interested in learning about. Summer camp registration opens on March 1, and families are encouraged to keep a few things in mind leading up to registration:
- For ease when registering at the Fishers Parks & Recreation office (located at 11565 Brooks School Road), please complete your registration form before registration day. As a reminder, t-shirt sizes are listed in youth sizes.
- Discuss your child’s second choice. Summer camps fill quickly, and it’s always helpful to have a back-up camp in mind in case your first choice is already sold out.
- Registration can be completed online, but you’ll need your registration information. If you are having trouble logging into the website, please give our office a call today at (317) 595-3150.
Spring 2016 Registration Update - Registrations for baseball, softball, soccer, boys and girls lacrosse, rugby, track and field and boys volleyball are still being accepted with a $10 late fee. Many sports have limited openings so register as soon as possible. Contact the S.P.O.R.T.S. office for more information or visit our website, www.hsesports.org.
Fishers-HSE Youth Baseball Evaluations - Rec league evaluation dates are listed below. It is very important that every player attend their designated evaluation session. Players should report 10 minutes prior to their scheduled time.
3rd and 4th Grade - Saturday, February 13 – Fishers High School Auxiliary Gym #1
Last name A-H – 1:30 p.m.
Last name I-O – 3:30 p.m.
Last name P-Z – 5:00 p.m.
5th and 6th Grade - Saturday, February 27 - HSE Auxiliary Gym #1
Last name A-H - 1:30 p.m.
Last name I-O – 3:30 p.m.
Last name P-Z – 5:00 p.m.
7th and 8th Grade - Saturday, March 5 - HSE Auxiliary Gym #1
Last name A-M - 1:30 p.m.
Last name N-Z - 2:30 p.m.
Southeastern Rugby - Mom and Dad looking for a nice, quiet lunch on Valentine's Day? Drop your kids off at Southeastern Youth Rugby Camp. All boys and girls grades 5-8 are welcome. No playing experience necessary. Two-hour coaching session with a major Indiana college team. February 14 from noon-2:00 p.m. Email SEYouthRugby@gmail.com for details. Ongoing registration for Spring 2016 season at http://www.hsesports.org now through March 31 with a $10 late fee.
HSE-Fishers Boys Lacrosse Rec Callout Meeting - A callout informational session for parents interested in the rec league will be held on Sunday, February 21 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Billericay’s community room.
Fishers-HSE Youth Softball Evaluations - March 5 - 6 - Fishers High School Auxiliary Gym #1
Players are requested to arrive 10 minutes before their scheduled time. Registration will be required and girls will go through the evaluation in groups. All girls interested in pitching should report to the pitching evalaution. Please allow 45-60 minutes to complete the entire evaluation process.
*Please Note* - Only 8U players interested in playing All-Stars need to be evaluated. There are NO evaluations for the 5/6U leagues.
Saturday, March 5
8U - Interested All-Stars Only 12:30 p.m.
10U - Last Name A-L 12:45-2:00 p.m.
10U - Last Name M-Z 2:15-4:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 6
12U 1:00-2:30 p.m.
14U 2:45-4:00 p.m.
email: info@hsesports.org
12690 Promise Road
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 845-5582
DIGITIZE HAMILTON COUNTY HISTORY” DAY SET AT LIBRARY
When a photograph dies, a part of history is lost. Do you have any historic old photographs of Noblesville or Hamilton County tucked away in boxes, drawers or cabinets? Any pre-1965 photographs of buildings, homes or structures that no long exist, or of special events such as church homecomings, family reunions, parades or gatherings held in local places?
Don’t let time and deterioration take a toll on those special pictures. On Saturday, February 20 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., you are encouraged to bring your old photos to the Indiana Room at the Noblesville Library to have them scanned and digitized. You will retain the originals and receive digital copies on DVD or your own flash drive. With your permission, a digital copy will become part of the Indiana Room collection and Indiana Memory website. Copyrighted photos cannot be accepted. Each scanning session is limited to ten photos please. For those with larger collections, appointments can be made at a later time.
Help the library capture and share the visual history of our community, plan to participate in this special event! For further information, please call the Indiana Room at 317-770-3206.
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