GEIST GAZETTE
May 8, 2020
GEIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Website: https://ges.hseschools.org/
Location: 14051 East 104th Street, Fishers, IN 46037
Phone: 317-915-4260
Twitter: @Geistgators
Dear GES Families
Thank you for YOUR HARD WORK at home! Even though school work should only last about 60-90 mins, we know that can vary. Thank you for being patient and reaching out to your teacher if you or your child needs help!
We are working hard to devise a plan to collect materials (IPADS, library books, classroom books) as well as pass out materials that belong to the students (desk and cubby materials). There will be more to come on that topic in the next week.
Remember this week is Staff Appreciation Week for educators. If you haven't had a chance to send an email to your child's teacher, please know that it would make their day!
Please take time to review the newsletter as it is loaded with information!
- Questions about the school year- Please refer to the COVID 19 FAQ link. This is very helpful!
- Friday, May 8th is Field Day at your house :-)
- Kindergarten Orientation video- PLEASE tell your neighbors who have Kinders to register!
- A fun video from the HSE Art Teachers.
- Friday, MAY 15th Supply Kit Order DEADLINE
- Refund information from field trips.
- A beautiful video from our SLPs across the district.
- Mental Health Resources
- Food Assistance Resources
Parent Homework: I know the thought of me giving you homework does not sound pleasant at the moment, however, I need your help. Earlier this week you received a Panorama survey link. We need for you to complete the Panorama Education survey so that we can get productive feedback on eLearning. I know... you are saying to yourself...another survey, however we do appreciate your feedback and we use it in our planning purposes. IF next year would in anyway result in eLearning time, we want to see what we can do to improve our process. Thank you for your effort and feedback!
** The email came from Panorama Education Team- Title HSE Schools Family Survey ***
Please give your children a hug for us! We miss them dearly!
Respectfully,
Christi Thomas, Principal
OH WAIT... one more item! Please show your children the NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT. SEE BELOW!
Students...
Questions about the remainder of the year?
Spring Flowers
Dillon B., 2nd grade
Nature and Coin Mandala
Doodle Drawing
FIELD DAY IS MAY 8TH- Join the FUN!
Check out my Canvas page for Field Day activities. I have created a section for Field Day labeled "Field Day 2020" that has lots of information on it. Get out and have fun!!!
Mr. Sutherlin
SchoolKidz Supply Kit Orders DUE MAY 15
Believe it or not, it’s time to start thinking about next school year. As this year comes to a strange close, we are ready to think about starting next year out strong. It is time to order your SchoolKidz Kit. SchoolKidz is the school supply kit that is delivered to your child’s school by our amazing PTO for the first day of school. No running from store to store looking for the right supplies; it’s all done for you! The SchoolKidz supply list is carefully chosen by the teachers so the kit contains the exact supplies needed for the classroom, plus a few shared supplies for school wide use (Kleenez, baggies, wipes, etc.). Each grade level kit is $35.
You can order online (only) at www.shopttkits.com (use account number 32455) until May 15. When ordering, be sure to enter your child’s name and select the kit for the grade level your child will be in next year. This is available to incoming Kindergarten students as well. Please share this information with friends who may be new to GES next year.
Please contact Caroline Cobb (ccobb@hse.k12.in.us) with any questions.
Mrs. Dobbins' 4th Graders are looking forward to 5th Grade!
FIELD TRIP PAYMENT REFUNDS FOR KINDERGARTEN AND 4TH GRADE
An email was sent to (Skyward primary email) Kindergarten & 4th grade parents who paid for field trips to Indiana Fairgrounds (K) and Clowes Hall (4th).
- Parents who paid with a check: Checks were destroyed and will not be cashed. Nothing more is needed from you; the email was to communicate it was destroyed.
- Parents who paid with cash: An attached form was included in the email to indicate how you would like funds applied. The form can be returned by mail or email. You are also able to use the link below from our school website.
https://www.hseschools.org/staff-email?e=e96760e0-ef9a-40cc-a89b-2daedaa4811f
- Click below for a field trip refund request form for your student's grade level:
Kindergarten Refund Request form
Please check your email for the information.
ENROLLING NOW FOR KINDERGARTEN & NEW STUDENTS
Enroll now for the 2020-21 school year!
Kindergarten: Children must be five-years-old on or before September 1, 2020. Early Entrance to Kindergarten applications are available for children who turn five-years-old between August 2, 2020 and on or before September 1, 2020.
New Students who are moving to Geist Elementary may enroll now for 1st through 4th grades.
Current HSE/Geist students do not need to enroll for the next school year.
Below are the district school days from now until May 21st.
If you click on the picture above it will take you to our Canvas- Counseling and School Resource page.
Mental Health Resources, School Safety
HSE Schools Community Insider
Check out extracurricular opportunities and activities happening at Geist Elementary and around the community! The HSE Community Insider is on updated frequently and is located on the HSE Schools webpage. You can find it here: hseschools.org/happenings/community-insider.