Cougar Chronicle
Volume 16 Issue 27 - Friday, March 5, 2021
Interested in Changing from Virtual to In-Person?
Elementary School Hours are 9:45AM - 3:15PM
- Car line drop-off begins at 9:40AM and ends at or before 9:55AM.
- Students are late if they arrive after the car line staff have gone inside. If there is no adult staff outside, please walk your student to Door 1 to sign them in.
- Car line pick-up begins at 3:15PM.
- Bus Dismissal begins at 3:30PM. Students are required to ride their assigned buses only.
Attendance and Absence Reporting
- Call 317-915-4270 and leave a message on the Attendance line.
- Email attendance secretary Alison Jones at azjones@hse.k12.in.us and your student's teacher.
- Please call us before we have to call you! We must hear from every student who is absent.
Honor and Excellence Nominations
Honor and Excellence are two of the terms that appear on the Hamilton Southeastern Crest. One might attribute these qualities to our students, and rightly so, but the same terms can also describe our staff.
We honor representatives of our outstanding teachers at the end of each year through the Teacher of the Year program. We would also like to recognize representatives from our SUPPORT STAFF who demonstrate excellence in their work, particularly in a school year like no other!
We are looking for support staff employees who go beyond the normal expectations of their job description resulting in outstanding support of Hamilton Southeastern students and the Hamilton Southeastern Community.
Nominees must be Hamilton Southeastern employees or contracted employees working in our buildings. They could be from any support staff category, including: custodial services, transportation, food service, technology, grounds, secretarial, instructional assistants, maintenance, accounting, treasurers, school resource officers, nurses, therapists, probation officers, etc.
Qualifications to be nominated would include anything beyond the normal expectations of the person’s job. It could be a “one-time” act or a series of acts.
Nominations may be received from any person from the Hamilton Southeastern Community, including: professional staff, support staff, parents, students, community members, etc.
Feel free to nominate past recipients of the award. Past award winners are eligible to be chosen again.
If you would like to nominate someone for this award, please complete the form by March 23.
If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Moore at smoore@hse.k12.in.us.
Be sure to get your nomination in early - those received after March 23 will not be considered.
Thanks for your help in honoring the excellent work of our support staff!
Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/85CF3HB
Attention Third, Fourth, AND Second Grade Students!
Miss Coffman will be sponsoring Culture Club again this year! Meetings will be before school (virtually) starting in March! Permission slips will be located outside of Miss Coffman's office, in the front office, and with classroom teachers. We will be exploring the world as we speak to different people located in different countries!
Deadline to sign up is Wednesday, March 10.
So, come join the fun and sign up today! 😉
*This is the first year we've ever opened Culture Club up to 2nd grade students-so, be part of this special year!
Vision Screening for Third Graders
If your child wears glasses or contacts, please make sure they have them
at school on this date for accurate testing results.
If you have any questions, please contact our school nurse Tricia Cline at tcline@hse.k12.in.us
Assessment Preparation for Students
- Teachers will communicate exact dates and times for assessments for their classes.
- Please be sure your child is well-rested and has a good breakfast.
- Please be sure your child's iPad is fully charged and fully updated every day.
- Our building tech Mr. Bonnett is happy to help with iPads if needed.
For Third Grade Families: IREAD-3 Testing March 8 - March 19
It is spring and that means it is time to begin administering Indiana State Testing.
Our third-grade students will be participating in the iRead assessment March 1st-March 19th.
- The purpose of the IREAD-3 assessment is to measure foundational reading skills acquired through grade 3.
- IREAD-3 is an online, multiple-choice, timed, summative assessment that helps ensure students have achieved the reading skills necessary for grade 4.
- IREAD-3 provides the reading indicator required by Indiana Code 20-32-8.5 and impacts the promotion of current grade 3 students to grade 4 via the State Board of Education IREAD-3 Policy.
- For more information, visit our website https://www.doe.in.gov/assessment/IREAD-3
Your child’s teacher will be reaching out to you to confirm days/times that your student will be testing here at Sand Creek Elementary.
For Kindergarten and Second Grade Virtual Families:
The Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) measures general reasoning abilities and cognitive potential. This test is administered in Kindergarten, Second, and Fifth grade. The CogAT is one of the two qualifiers for high ability programming in HSE.
All Sand Creek Elementary Kindergarten and Second grade students will take the CogAT test the week of March 1st. Students will only test one or two days during this week. Students learning virtually have options on how they would like their student to take the test. They may test in their classroom setting with peers or will be able to test with other peers on Friday, March 5th with a staff member. Please know that your child’s classroom teacher will be reaching out to you to confirm date/time of testing. Students will need to bring their iPad, headphones, and water bottle for testing.
The following are the details for high ability placement:
- If a family chooses to opt out of CogAT testing their student will not be able to use this test as a qualifier for High Ability in 1st or 2nd grade.
- Students will have an opportunity to take the test at the end of 2nd grade.
- Kindergarteners may also qualify for high ability services through NWEA.
- Details about the high ability identification process are available on the HSE webpage: https://www.hseschools.org/academics/intervention-acceleration/high-ability
Please make sure the “Data Manager” app is downloaded on your child’s iPad by Friday, February 26, 2021. “Data Manager” can be downloaded through the Manager app.
If you have any questions, please contact me at wnatalie@hse.k12.in.us or 317-594-4112.
Missing Something?
Masks! Masks! Masks!
Time to Order a Yearbook
Order Online, use the paper order form sent home, or pick up an order form in the Main Office.
Deadline is March 13, 2021.
Upcoming Events on the SCE Calendar
- SCE Spirit Wear Store is Open! Click here to visit the Store. Orders accepted until March 17 with delivery before Spring Break.
- NWEA Testing Window extended until Monday, March 8 due to weather and COVID-related absences. Please contact the Main Office if you have questions.
- IREAD Assessment Window for Third Grade March 8 - 19.
- Ms. Crawley's and Mrs. Sanders' classes to Conner Prairie Tuesday, March 9.
- Mrs. Brownell's and Miss Meihofer's classes to Conner Prairie Tuesday, March 16.
- Yearbook Order Deadline March 19, 2021. See this newsletter or the SCE Website for more information.
- Spring Forward! Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 14, 2021.
- RILEY WEEK! March 15-18.
- No E-learning or in-person school - Flex Day Friday, March 19.
- Third Grade Vision Screening Tuesday, March 23.
- Spring Pictures Wednesday, March 24.
- No School - Spring Break Friday, April 2 - Friday, April 9.
- SCE Best Buddies Virtual Friendship Walk Saturday, April 25.
- Last Day of School Wednesday, May 26.
Hello Sand Creek Families! Our Third Annual Riley Week is Coming!
Mark your calendars for March 15th - 18th, 2021.
We can't wait to work together and continue raising money for the children of Riley Hospital!
If you are new to SCE, each year we have a fundraising event for our school to pay it forward to all the children and families at Riley Hospital. We have raised over $7500 in the past two years....absolutely amazing!
Although Covid will impact our ability to host our Mini Dance Marathon, the fun will still go on!
- We will have a Theme Week.
- We will have a Classroom Dance Party to celebrate!
- We will have daily donation collections.
Join us as we learn more about Riley and the Spirit of Giving!
Messes Happen
Write your Name on it!
Donations Needed
PTO Meeting Feb. 24
PTO MEETING Wednesday, Feb. 24@7PM.
Email for the zoom link sandcreekpto@gmail.com
Find us on Facebook: Sand Creek Elementary PTO
Find us on Twitter: @sce_PTO_Fishers
Send an email: sandcreekPTO@gmail.com
PTO Board
Treasurer:
Shannon Bull Wilkerson
Secretary: Michelle Pace
Members-At-Large:
Santana Gonzalez
Gina Knight
Teacher Liaisons:
Karen Gropp
Rhonda Labellarte
Upcoming:
Mathoo's Egg Rolls! Orders being taken now. The last day to order is Monday, March 8. Pick up will be Monday, March 15 5:30-7PM, SCE Bus Lot.
Spirit Wear Shop is open! Orders accepted until March 17 for delivery before Spring Break.
Stay tuned for details about the upcoming Dine to Donate at Texas Roadhouse March 22
PTO 2021-2022 and 2022-2023
The next school year will be the last year for these PTO members:
- President
- Vice President
- Treasurer
- Secretary
We are hoping that as some of us get closer to ageing out of SCE, we are able to find new people to work with. We will work side-by-side with you for all of the school year 2021-2022, and we will always be available to answer questions in the future.
If you are interested, please send an email to sandcreekpto@gmail.com
Specials Schedule for March
Best Buddies Virtual Friendship Walk on April 25
Although we have paused our chapter's weekly and monthly involvement with Best Buddies this year, I am pleased to share that our Sand Creek Elementary team will still be supporting the Best Buddies Organization through their Friendship Walk! It will be held virtually on April 25, but more information may be obtained through their website.
If you would like to support this wonderful cause through a simple donation or sign up to join this Walk for Inclusion, please visit https://www.bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org/indianapolis/supporting/#SCE . This link will take you to our 'Sand Creek Elementary' team page, so your donations and participation will be directly through our school's involvement. Thank you for your support and consideration!
Please contact me with questions at cnolan@hse.k12.in.us
In Friendship,
Clarice Nolan, SCE Speech-Language Pathologist
Supporting (Indianapolis) - Best Buddies Friendship Walk
Help us create a more inclusive community for people with intellectual and
developmental disabilities by supporting Best Buddies
Visiting and Volunteering
- Visitors and volunteers are strictly limited in the building at this time. See the Operations Plan, page 18.
- Now is a good time to check and update your SafeVisitor background check if needed. See the SafeVisitor information on the HSE website's Visiting and Volunteering page.
Welcome to Sand Creek Elementary!
11420 E. 131st Street
Fishers, IN 46038
Principal Peter English
Asst. Principal
Counselor Jennifer Jacks
Contact us in the Main Office
Call 317-915-4270
Fax 317-915-4279
Treasurer Colette ArnoldRegistrar Cher McCord
Attendance Alison Jones
Email a Question
Community Insider and Mudsock Athletics Updates
We are ready to welcome spring athletes and kick off the season!
Please reach out to us at info@myathletics.com to ask about availability for track & field, baseball, softball, boys and girls lacrosse, rugby, and soccer. We do have a few openings left and you can still register at myathletics.com for certain divisions.
What’s the best way to stay up to date over our programming? Along with your individual league pages, follow us on Facebook at Mudsock Youth Athletics and Twitter @MudsockYouth. Questions? Start with our FAQ’s here.
Help us celebrate our coaches! We want to hear from you. Email info@myathletics.com with your Volunteer of the Month nomination and tell us who we should be recognizing. They’ll win goodies from Dick’s Sporting Goods. Thank you!
The HSE Community Insider is updated frequently and is located on the HSE Schools webpage. You can find it here: hseschools.org/happenings/community-insider.