HPE Patriot Post
Harrison Parkway Elementary
February 15, 2018 Edition
Year-to-Date HPE attendance average is 96.54%
HPE Expectation/Goal is 97%
Rotation Day 6
Upcoming Events at HPE
February
16th - Jump Rope for Heart
19th - President's Day - NO SCHOOL
20th - NO FLEX DAY - School will be in session
26-28th - ISTEP testing - Part 1 (3rd and 4th grade only)
March
1st-9th - ISTEP testing - Part 1 (3rd and 4th grade only)
12th-16th – IREAD testing
22nd - HPE STEAM Night, 5:30-7:30 pm
30th-April 8th - NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK
April
9th - Students return to school after Spring Break
19th - Kindergarten Round-up, 5:00-7:00 pm
Make-Up School Days
Please be sure to make a note on your calendar that Tuesday, February 20 will be a school day. Because of the snow/cancellation day on January 12th, the previously planned Flex Day will be used to make up the missed day.
To see the Hamilton Southeastern Schools district calendar, please click on the link below:
http://www.hse.k12.in.us/resources/pdf/ADM/calendars/2017-2018_Calendar_approved_011218.pdf
PTO ASE Week
We are finishing another year of After School Explorers. A huge thank you goes out to our wonderful PTO for their planning, organizing, and supervising of a great week! We also send our thanks to parents and community members who gave of their time this week to teach classes during ASE. This event is a great experience for our students, and we appreciate the support our PTO and community provides to make this week a reality.
Holidays and Observances
February
16th - Chinese New Year
19th - President's Day; Washington's Birthday Observed
March
11th - Daylight Saving Time
17th - St. Patrick's Day
20th - Spring Equinox
25th - Palm Sunday
30th - Good Friday
30th - Passover begins at sunset
Lunch Menus - Week of February 19th
Mon. - HOLIDAY - NO SCHOOL
Tues. - Day 1 - Scrambled Eggs with French Toast
Wed. - Day 2 - Pizza Calzone
Thurs. - Day 0 - Spaghetti with Meatballs *(Menu Change)
Fri. - Day 3 - Cheesy Breadsticks
**Daily alternate entrees: PBJ, Chef Salad, Pizza Pack or Turkey Sandwich
Jump Rope for Heart
ISTEP Testing
HPE third and Fourth grade students will be taking ISTEP testing from February 26th - March 9th. 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!
STEAM Family Night
Come and see student led science, math and art activities, as well as Destination Imagination teams teach the engineering process with automatas.
Other activities include: Science Fair projects, service learning, exhibits from LEGO Brickworld, and much more!
Kindergarten Enrollment for the 2018-2019 School Year
http://www.hse.k12.in.us/ADM/enrollment/kindergarten.aspx
http://www.hse.k12.in.us/resources/pdf/ADM/enroll/Kindergarten_2018_Open_House.pdf
Your child must be 5 years of age on or before August 1, 2018 in accordance with the guidelines from the Indiana Department of Education to register for Kindergarten for the 2018-2019 school year.
Mark your calendars for our Harrison Parkway Elementary Kindergarten Round-Up. It will be held on Thursday, April 19th from 5:00-7:00 pm. During the open-house style event, you will be able to met our Kindergarten teachers, tour the building, and take a short ride on a school bus!
Counselor's Corner
I had the privilege of visiting each of the classrooms in our building this week and providing a read aloud on kindness. I reminded our students that we are continuing to work on choosing to be kind as a building this year. I read the book, The Kindness Quilt, in kindergarten and first grade classrooms. I read the book, The Smallest Girl In The Smallest Grade, to second grade classrooms. I read the book, Those Shoes, in third grade classrooms and I read the book, How Full Is Your Bucket? in fourth grade classrooms. We discussed different ways to show kindness after the read aloud. I enjoyed visiting your child's classroom and look forward to visiting their classroom again!
Sincerely,
Nancy Logue
HPE School Counselor
HPE Music News
Save these Dates!
First Grade Music Visits, Week of March 26th. Letters have been sent home. If you did not see it, one is attached for your reference.
Second Grade Program, Wednesday, May 9th at 2 pm
Fourth Grade Program, Wednesday, May 16th at 6:30 pm
HPE Yearbooks
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 available when you come into the school. 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.
PTO News
Contact the PTO: HPEptoVolunteer@gmail.com
The PTO Executive Board has vacancies for the 2018-2019 school year. We are looking for people to fill the roles of President, Co-President, Vice President, Co-Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. To learn more about the PTO board, please email hpePTOboard@gmail.com
Elections will be held at the next general meeting on April 17th please let us know by March 21st if you would like to be on the ballot.
The next Movie Night is March 16th. Registration information will be sent home with your child soon.
Easy Ways to Help the PTO
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!
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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
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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 “89638” and select “HARRISON PARKWAY ELEMENTARY - PTO # 89638.” Then scan your Kroger Plus Card or enter your alternate ID every time you check out just like you always have.
Our next general PTO meeting is Tuesday, April 17th at 6:30 in the school cafeteria. Free childcare will be provided during the meeting.
Check the HPE PTO Sign Up Page for all current volunteer opportunities! http://signup.com/go/zytTyP
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.
Winter Weather
As colder weather has arrived, please note that students go outside at recess when the temperature (and wind-chill) is 15 degrees or above. While teachers may reduce time outside on colder days, they will take students outside following these temperatures guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatrics. It is important that students arrive to school with appropriate dress for the colder weather such as long pants (no shorts), coats, hats, gloves, and/or scarfs. Thank you for double checking that your child is making appropriate clothes choices each day!
Weather Delays and Cancellations
As temperatures and conditions are prone to fluctuate, we encourage families to review their weather plans.
The leadership team at Hamilton Southeastern Schools is doing the same and will examine a combination of factors when considering a delay or closure on inclement weather days. It is not an easy decision. We not only weigh the effect of the temperature on students walking to and standing at bus stops, but we must also think about the predicted snowfall, ice, rain, wind and wind chill etc... Cold temperature and winds can also impact bus engine starts and cause possible delays that can leave students standing longer and in some cases without access to vital school resources. Therefore, we consider each weather situation separately, monitor reports and consult with our transportation department before making a decision.
Hamilton Southeastern Schools is committed to the safety and well-being of all students and endeavors to make decisions regarding delays and closures as early as possible. Please stay tuned to the following sources for the latest weather-related school news:
HSE Skylert
In the event of a delay or cancellation, all families will receive an automated message from the HSE Transportation Director via our Skylert system. The message will arrive by both a phone call and an e-mail. Parents also may opt to receive a text alert through Skyward/Family Access. To login, please click on the following link: https://sis.hse.k12.in.us/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsEAplus/seplog01.w
HSE Social Media
Social media has become our fastest way of sharing school news. Weather-related school updates are available on the HSE Twitter feed and Facebook page. Students, families and residents are encouraged to join our more than 10,000+ “followers” at www.twitter.com/HSESchools and join our Facebook family at www.facebook.com/HSESchools. Not on Twitter or FB? Access both directly from the HSE website at www.hse.k12.in.us.
Local Media Outlets
Television and radio stations remain a traditional way to share school weather announcements. HSE posts school delays and closures to the following media outlets:
- WQME – 98.7 FM
- WHBU-WERK-MAX, WLBC – 104.1 FM
- WEDJ – 107.1 FM Radio Latina
- WIBC – 93.1 FM
- WSYW – 810 AM
- WISH-TV 8
- WXIN (Fox 59 & CW 4)
- WRTV (6)
- WTHR (13)
Two-Hour Delay-- In the event that the school district deems a two hour delay is necessary, school will run from 10:55 am-3:40 pm. Breakfast will not be served, but lunch will be served. School doors will be unlocked at 10:40 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.
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 least one week prior to the absence. If you notify your child's teacher of an absence via email, you still need to contact the office (by phone or email) 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.
Transportation Change During the Day
Occasionally, parents must make unplanned transportation changes during the school day. All telephone calls must be received by 2:00 pm. This is to allow enough time to accurately deliver messages to teachers, as well as time to confirm the change if necessary. Please do not call the school after 2:00 pm to make a transportation change except in the case of extreme emergencies.
HPE Cafeteria News
As a reminder, please make sure your child's lunch account is current with funds. I send out email notices thru Skyward and you may sign up in Skyward to receive alerts as well.
When sending in money, please put the money/check in an envelope with your child's name, student ID number and teacher to assure funds are put in the correct account. No nicknames, please.
All lunches include an entree, milk, two vegetables if desired as well one fruit. This is a Meal Deal. Lunch entrees are the hot lunch, Chef Salad, turkey and cheese sandwich, pizza pack or PBJ sandwich. Lunch menus along with nutrition information can be found on the website for HPE under the Food Service tab.
In the event of a two-hour delay, breakfast will not be served.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Thank you!
Esther Berling
Café Manager
Harrison Parkway Elementary
317-915-4210 X1788
A 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. Thank you for your support!
Lost & Found
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: http://www.hse.k12.in.us/ADM/parents/volunteering.aspx
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.
FISHERS COMMUNITY NEWS
Please see the sections below for more information about our school district and community.
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:
http://www.hse.k12.in.us/ADM/human_resources/.
On the left side of the page under Job Opportunites, 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 Postings/Online tab, or by clicking on this link: https://www.applitrack.com/hamiltonse/onlineapp/
Community Bulletin Board
On February 1, 2017, HSE Schools launched the HSE Schools Community Bulletin Board. The CBB is the new home for school-corporation approved flyers from community organizations. The CBB can be found on the HSE Schools district web site below the scrolling slide show. It is below the Need Help/Emergency Concerns section. As a result of the addition of CBB, community announcements will no longer be featured in our newsletter. Instead, those items will be posted on the Community Bulletin Board. Each week an updated link will be provided here in the newsletter to access the bulletin board so parents can view upcoming community events.
Please click on the link below to access the Community Bulletin Board:
http://www.hse.k12.in.us/ADM/news/bulletin.aspx
Permitted use of school newsletters as required 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.
HSE Book Study - A Parent's Guide to Gifted Children
Are you interested in learning strategies that best meet the needs of your high ability child?
Hamilton Southeastern is pleased to offer a four-session book study on A Parent’s Guide to Gifted Children by James T Webb, Janet L. Gore, Edward R. Amend, and Arlene R. DeVries. Meetings follow a discussion format. Walk away with strategies for addressing intensities, perfectionism, sibling issues, and underachievement.
Sessions will be on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-8:00 pm at the Administration Building on 13485 Cumberland Road in the West Conference Room. Meeting dates are:
February 20 (Flex Day; only meet if school is in session that day)
February 27
March 6
March 13 (if no school on Flex Day)
The book club is limited to twelve participants (one member per family) and fills up quickly.
Participants are welcome to borrow HSE copies of the book for the duration of the book study.
If you would like to join the group, contact Meg Strnat, HSE High Ability Coordinator and book study facilitator, at mstrnat@hse.k12.in.us. Please include contact information (your child’s name, teacher, and school) and whether you would like to borrow the book.
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