Hinkle Creek Chronicle
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Lawrence Limelight
Hinkle Creek Parents and Friends,
It appears that Winter temperatures have arrived. Just a quick reminder…..please make sure your student has a warm winter coat, gloves, and a hat when coming to school. The cold temperatures will be here for a few months now, and we need our students to be fully prepared for cold weather. Not only will your student need to be warm while outside during arrival and dismissal, but we will also plan to go outside for recess on all school days when the temperature and wind chill are both above 10 degrees and there is no precipitation in the air. Thank you parents for helping your child be prepared for school each and every day.
We have 12 (twelve) important school days left before Winter Break. Please make sure your student is here at school every day he/she is physically able to attend. Our Hinkle Creek teachers and staff will be teaching your students important skills right up until we start our Winter Break on December 23rd. These next twelve days are important learning days.
December Calendar Reminders:
Wednesday, December 8th: Late Arrival Day (school starts at 8:30 AM)
Wednesday, December 15th: Late Arrival Day (school starts at 8:30 AM)
Wednesday, December 22nd: NO LATE Arrival Day; School starts at 7:50 AM); Winter Classroom Parties 1:30 PM; Last Student Day before Winter Break.
Thursday, December 23rd: Teacher Work Day; NO School for Students
December 23rd - January 9th: Winter Break
January 10th: eLearning Day for students; Students stay home and do eLearning activities on this day.
Attention 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Parents:
Throughout the first part of this school year, we have accumulated a rather large Lost & Found in the intermediate hallway. Please remind your student to check the Lost & Found located near the Library in the upper hallway (between 3rd and 4th grade). If your student is missing a coat or some other piece of clothing, please advise him/her to check in the hallway Lost and Found. (Thank you!)
eLearning Days:
Our next eLearning day is on Monday, January 10, 2022. If, for any reason, you are unable to secure supervision for your child that day please call the front office at (317) 776-0840 to let us know.
Our final two eLearning days are scheduled for Feb. 9th and March 2nd, 2022.
Sincerely,
Jack Lawrence; Principal at Hinkle Creek
PTO News Week of November 29th
Want to stay in touch with the PTO?
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PTO meeting is this Wednesday, December 8th
Our next PTO meeting will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, December 8th at 7pm. Zoom Meeting ID: 945 9311 7354.
Spirit Night
Mark your calendars for Thursday December 16th for our next Spirit night at Federal Hill Commons where $1 per skater will be donated to Hinkle Creek PTO. Skating will be open 5pm - 9pm and skaters 13 and up are $13 and 12 years and younger are $11. These prices include your skates.
Stock the Staff Lounges
Help us stock the staff lounges. Starting November 15th we’ll be collecting supplies to help keep the staff lounges stocked with drinks and snacks for our HInkle Creek Staff. To see a list of available items and sign up please go to https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/5080944a9ab23a5fd0-stock
Simple ways to raise funds for the PTO
AmazonSmile
If you're already an AmazonSmile member, sign up at smile.amazon.com. You'll be prompted to choose a charity.
- Search for Hinkle Creek PTO
- Click the SELECT button
Once you sign up or if you have been using smile.amazon.com, please turn it on in your Amazon Shopping app.
- Find settings in the MAIN MENU
- Tap on AmazonSmile
- Follow the onscreen instructions to turn on AmazonSmile on your phone.
Kroger
- If you already use Kroger Online, sign in.
- If not, click REGISTER, to set up an account online with your current Kroger card.
- Once you are signed in, click on MY ACCOUNT
- Scroll down to COMMUNITY REWARDS (left hand side of page on a computer)
- Search for Hinkle Creek Elementary (Our NPO number is JN664)
PTO Board Members
President - Heather Swartzell swartzellfam@outlook.com
Vice President - Ashley Harpe ashleylharpe@gmail.com
2nd Vice President – Erica Ruegg ericaruegg@gmail.com
Secretary - Abbey Milli adhendrixson@gmail.com Treasurer -
Nikkie Earl angelnbressler@gmail.com Asst. Treasurer –
Alicia Hughes Aliciakhughes80@gmail.com
Social Media – Carla Cupp lakegirl8878@gmail.com
Email: hinklecreekpto@yahoo.com
Website: www.hinklecreekpto.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hinkle CreekPTO/
Twitter: @HinkleCreekPTO
Upcoming Dates to Remember
Wednesday December 8th - This PTO meeting will be held via Zoom at 7pm. Zoom Meeting ID: 945 9311 7354.
- Thursday, December 16th - Hinkle Creek Spirit Night at Federal Hills Commons Ice Plaza
Wednesday December 22nd 1:30 - 2:10 - Winter class parties . Unfortunately we will not be able to have volunteers in for winter parties again this year. We are able to have room parents put together items to send in for classes to have and the PTO will be providing a drink and snack.
From the cafeteria:
Last Minute Menu Changes
The national food, product and trucking shortages that are impacting stores and restaurants are also impacting our school cafeteria operations.
These shortages can cause our menus to change unexpectedly at the last minute at any specific school and some students have expressed tears, frustration, and anger at these changes.
Please know that we are doing what we can to provide meal options as planned, but families should expect occasional disruptions.
Thank you for your patience as we work to best serve you.
Community Activities and Opportunities
Noblesville Girls Softball Spring 2022 Season
(Ages 4-18)
Registration begins December 1st
Click here for more information
Miller Baseball
Winter Baseball Camp
All Day K-5 Camp
December 27, 2021
Click here for more information.
Interested in playing lacrosse?
Come try it for free at our Learn to Play sessions!
No experience or equipment needed.
Visit www.noblesvilleyouthlacrosse.com for dates and times
Fall / Winter Swim Lessons (K-8) @ NHS
Click here for more information
Hinkle Creek Elementary
Katherine Reed, Assistant Principal
Email: jack_lawrence@nobl.k12.in.us
Website: https://www.noblesvilleschools.org/hinklecreek
Location: 595 South Harbour Drive, Noblesville, IN, USA
Phone: (317)-776-0840
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hinklecreekpto/
Twitter: @HinkleCreekPTO