HPE Patriot Post
Harrison Parkway Elementary
January 29, 2016 Edition
Year-to-Date HPE attendance average is 97.18%
HPE Expectation/Goal is 97%
Rotation Day 2
Weekly Rotation Schedule
Monday, February 1st - Day 3
Tuesday, February 2nd - Day 4
Wednesday, February 3rd - Day 5
Thursday, February 4th - Day 6
Friday, February 5th - Day 1
Upcoming Events at HPE
February
5th - Half-Day, Professional Day (students released at 12:01 pm)
9th - PTO Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
15th - No School - Observance of President's Day
16th - Flex Day - No school (if a make-up snow day is needed before then, there will be school)
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)
Holidays and Observances
February
2nd - Groundhog Day
8th - Chinese New Year
10th - Ash Wednesday
12th - Lincloln's Birthday
14th - Valentine's Day
15th - President's Day, NO SCHOOL
15th - Washington's Birthday Observed
Lunch Menu - Week of February 1st
Mon. - Day 3 - Taco Scoops
Tues. - Day 4 - Scrambled Eggs with French Toast
Wed. - Day 5 - Pizza Calzone
Thurs. - Day 6 - Breaded Chicken Sandwich
Fri. - Day 1 - 1/2 Day - NO LUNCH SERVED. We will serve breakfast only that day.
**In the event of a two-hour delay, breakfast will not be served.
Counselor's Corner
Dear Parents,
Third and Fourth grade students will be taking ISTEP February 29th-March 11th. It is very important that your child be at school on their testing days. Please try to avoid scheduling any appointments during their testing dates/times. As we get closer to the testing dates, your child’s teacher will be able to share the specific dates and times of your child’s classroom’s testing. Thank you for your help!
Sincerely,
Nancy Logue
HPE School Counselor
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 went home with students on Wednesday. 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.
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.
Notes from the Nurse
With the weather being so fickle and ever-changing, please make sure to pack hats and mitties in your student’s back pack. Also, please pack an extra pair of pants for times the mud puddles may get the best of your student. Since the clinic’s supply of boys athletic pants are low (the athletic pants are stretchy and can fit a wider range of kids), I prefer not to call a parent to bring dry clothes or have the student sit in wet pants for the afternoon.
Thanks!
HPE Cafeteria News
Menu change for Breakfast:
Monday, February 1st. Cinnamon Roll with Cream Cheese Icing and scrambled eggs.
Thursday, February 4th. Biscuits and Gravy
As a reminder when there are two hour delays breakfast will not be served.
On Tuesday, February 19th we will be celebrating January Birthdays! Any student who purchases a meal that day will receive free 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.
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.
Student Arrival and Dismissal Procedures - Safety
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
After School Explorers
After School Explorers (ASE) is a 4-day program that provides the Harrison Parkway students an opportunity to discover, create and develop interests. This year the program will be held Tuesday, February 23 through Friday, February 26 after school from 3:45 to 5:00 pm. Classes are $5 per child. Registration will be open at the beginning of February with information coming home at the end of January. In preparation for the event, we need your help! This program is entirely run through volunteers and we need instructors and assistants so we can make ASE another success this year.
Examples of classes that have been run in the past that we do not have instructors for this year include the following classes:
Flag Football
Tissue Paper Flower Making
Cake Decorating
T-shirt making
Lowes – You Can Build It (we will provide supplies)
Cheerleading
The descriptions for these classes and other classes held in the past are attached. Or you can teach your own class! Please contact Jen Benson at HPE.Explorers@gmail.com for more information. Can’t wait to hear from you! If you want to help but not teach a class, we are also looking for volunteers to assist. Volunteers can now sign up on Volunteer Spot: http://www.volunteerspot.com/group/516342288062#!/show
Thank you in advance. We can’t wait to host another amazing ASE event.
Thanks,
Jen Benson, ASE Chair
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 at New Britton Elementary.
Next PTO Meeting
Tuesday, February 9th from 6:30-7:30 pm in the cafeteria. Free babysitting provided in the gym.
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.
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!!
Saturday Story Times
Saturdays (January 30); 10:00 am-12:00 pm ; (all ages)
This is a drop-in story time for all ages and their families. We will read stories at 10:00 am, followed by a craft and play time until noon.
MUSH! True Tales from the Iditarod
Saturday, January 30; 3:00-4:00 pm
Meet Karen Land, an Indiana native who has completed the 1,150 mile Iditarod race multiple times. With her sled dog by her side, you won’t want to miss this fascinating, first-hand account of what it is like to race across the frozen, Alaskan wilderness.
Relax and Unwind during Heart Hikes at Ritchey Woods
Fishers is a community buzzing with energy, and yet, sometimes it’s important to slow down and enjoy a moment of peace and quiet. Heart Hikes return Friday, Feb. 5 from 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve and offer two convenient opportunities for residents of all ages to unwind and escape some of life’s everyday stresses.
Coordinated with Hamilton Southeastern School’s 2016 calendar, Heart Hikes fall on a half day allowing students, faculty and families in the community an opportunity to participate. Hikes are free to attend, and anyone is welcome to stop by during the program. Photographs of natural hearts line trails through the preserve offering a self-guided experience complete with a campfire and hot cocoa at the shelter. Heart Hikes welcome individuals embarking on a solo-serenity hike, couples enjoying time together, the business community during their lunch break, and families seeking quality time together.
Planning to stop by on Friday, Feb. 5? Consider bringing a book to donate to the Little Free Libraries that are in some of our parks. During the Heart Hike on Friday, HSE Destination Imagination students from Riverside Intermediate School will be collecting books to raise awareness about their Little Free Libraries and Trail Etiquette Program. The team will be presenting their project to a statewide audience in March. Learn more about Destination Imagination by visiting their website.
Fishers Parks & Recreation Helps Little Ones Spread Love this Valentine’s Day
Valentine Pottery is the perfect opportunity to spend quality time with your little one while creating the perfect gift. After painting the heart-shaped dish, everyone will enjoy reading Splat the Cat. All supplies are provided during this program, and finished products will be available for pickup at the Fishers Parks & Recreation office seven days after the program concludes.
Pottery programs fill quickly, secure a spot by registering online, today!
Travel with Ease after Tips from Fishers Parks & Recreation
This program will not only explore cruise line options, but it will identify 10 cruise specific items you can’t go without, explore what cruise best fits your vacation needs and much more. While this program is free to attend, registration is required.
Head online to secure your spot, today!
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.
Spring 2016 Registration – Open registration for baseball, softball, soccer, boys and girls lacrosse, rugby, track and field and boys volleyball will take place January 1-31 with a late fee beginning at 9:00 a.m. February 1. Parents may register online or by submitting a paper copy to the S.P.O.R.T.S. office. Parents who register with a paper registration form will need to submit the form with check or cash payment to the S.P.O.R.T.S. office during office hours or in the outside drop box after hours. Credit cards are not accepted in the office. Parents registering online can pay online with a credit card or can print the registration form and submit it to the S.P.O.R.T.S. office with check or cash payment. Registration forms are available on the S.P.O.R.T.S. website, at the S.P.O.R.T.S. office and in the drop box outside of the S.P.O.R.T.S. office front door, at all HSE schools, and the Fishers Library. Visit the S.P.O.R.T.S. website for more information.
Fishers-HSE Youth Softball has a new INDOOR facility. Saturday Rec Open Gym times as well as upcoming Rec Clinics will be available to all players registered through the S.P.O.R.T.S. office. We are also offering pitching and hitting lessons at this new facility. Please check out our website for details and sign up information at http://www.fishershseyouthsoftball.com/.
Southeastern Rugby - Collegiate rugby camp for grades 5-8. Two-hour session with players and coaches from a major college rugby program, January 31 from 12:00-2:00 p.m. Email SEYouthRugby@gmail.com for details. Register for the 2016 spring season by January 31 to avoid late fee (http://www.hsesports.org) .
HSE-Fishers Boys Lacrosse registration for boys youth lacrosse is a two step process. You MUST complete both steps. 1. Register with S.P.O.R.T.S. 2. Register with boys lacrosse at www.hselax.com by clicking the link under 2016 spring lacrosse.
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.
S.P.O.R.T.S. Boys Volleyball – Boys volleyball will be offered in the spring of 2016! Registration will begin on January 1. Plans are being made for a season beginning in April after spring break. It will be a 6 week session for boys in grades 4-8. A board will be formed in February to finalize the details. Please contact Marcy Morrolf with interest or questions, morrolf5@yahoo.com or visit the S.P.O.R.T.S. or volleyball website for more information.
email: info@hsesports.org
12690 Promise Road
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 845-5582
2016 7U & 8U Travel Baseball Tryouts
All boys enrolled in the Fishers-HSE rec baseball program, ages 7 and under and 8 and under are invited to participate in the 2016 Fishers Express Travel Baseball Tryouts.
Saturday, February 6, 2016
Fishers High School Auxiliary Gym
8U – Sign in @ 1:00 pm / Tryouts 1:30-3:30pm
7U – Sign in @ 3:00 pm / Tryouts 3:30-5:00pm
With questions, please contact:
7U – Todd Bantz, toddbantz@gmail.com
8U – Josh Karwowski, josh.karwowski@wellsfargoadvisors.com
Players are encouraged to bring their bat and glove. They are encouraged to wear baseball pants, t-shirt, tennis shoes, and a hat.
All players wanting to participate in 7U & 8U travel baseball are required to participate in the Fishers-HSE Youth Baseball Rec Program.
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