DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY NEWSLETTER
November 22, 2022
News from the Office
We will see you on Monday, November 28. Please have a happy and safe Thanksgiving.
Please have your child arrive on time for school. Car riders can start lining up early and teachers will dismiss them at 7:30 a.m. Remember, students are tardy to class if they are not in their classrooms by 7:40 a.m.
Please use School Dismissal Manager to report how your child goes home. You can also use it to report absences or late arrivals due to appointments. You can also call the Attendance Line at 317-594-4840 to report an absence.
Our "Dynamic Duo" spirit week and food drive was a huge success! Deer Creek Elementary was able to collect 1,030 lbs. of food. That amount of food will provide 858 meals to families in need in Hamilton County. A BIG thank you to all who donated - your generosity is greatly appreciated. Way to go Deer Creek Elementary!
NOTES FROM NURSE
Notes from the Nurse
Hello Deer Creek Parents/Guardians!
With the weather becoming so unpredictable, make sure you dress your students appropriately for the bus to/from school and to go outside for recess. If your student does not have warm clothing, they will need to stay in the office for their recess time.
Also, if your student is one that needs to take Tylenol or Ibuprofen for an extended time, i.e. orthodontic monthly adjustments, broken bone, migraines, growing pains, etc, please send in a supply of the medication to be kept in the clinic. It will be designated for your child only. I have a very limited supply.
One more thing – Keep washing your hands! Best preventative for colds and flu!
Thanks!
Andrea Redmond, RN
Deer Creek School Nurse
CHANGES IN LUNCH MENU
Cafeteria occasionally will need to substitute lunch menu items due to shortage from suppliers.
Lunch Menu - Week 3
11/28 - 12/03
MON - BBQ Meatballs W/Roll
TUES - Taco Scoops
WEDS - Chicken Nuggets w/Biscuit
THURS - Personal Pizza
FRI - Pasta Bake
Daily Options
Pizza Pack
PBJ
Veggie Salad
Southwestern salad
Turkey Cheese Roll-up
Meal prices
Elementary
Grades K- 6 Lunch - $2.80
Reduced Breakfast $.30
Reduced Lunch $.40
Student Breakfast $1.40
Milk $.60
Deer Creek Elementary
Cafeteria has a full-time position available. Hours 6:30AM-2:00PM
If interested, please contact:
Karen Ogden kogden@hse.k12.in.us
or Human Resources - Hamilton Southeastern Schools (hseschools.org)
Cyndi Jones (CJ)
Cafe Manager
Deer Creek Elementary
317-594-4840
Deer Creek Counselor News
If your family needs assistance during the holidays- there are resources available. There is still time to apply for help through the Good Samaritan Network. They will take applications until November 27. Check out the website- and link to their online application. https://www.gsnlive.org/holiday-assistance
Please make sure your child is wearing warm clothes because they will go outside for recess in “winter coat weather”. I would also suggest an extra sweatshirt or sweater to keep at school for those days that a little extra may be wanted while in the building.
DCE PTO INFORMATION
Dine to Donate
Saturday December 3rd bring your kiddos to Ultimate Ninjas Indianapolis to burn some energy and have some fun at Open Play!!
Open play drop off will be available from 10AM-1PM and 2PM-6PM. Participants 3-5 must be accompanied by an adult. To participate in Open Play independently the participant must be over the age of 6!
Visit the website at www.ultimateninjas.com to complete the online waiver.
40% of proceeds will be donated back to DCE PTO! See below for flyer and more information on Ultimate Ninjas:
T-Shirts for Sale
The holidays are coming! What better gift than the gift of spirit- SCHOOL spirit, that is! The Fall Carnival white short and long sleeved t-shirts are still available for purchase at this link:
https://deer-creek-elementary.cheddarup.com/ We still have all sizes available to send home immediately once the order is confirmed.
PTO Meeting
Our next meeting is Friday, December 2nd at 1:15. We look forward to seeing you there!
PTO Website
Stay up to date on all things PTO related on our newly constructed website! Here you will find the PTO calendar, volunteer opportunities, news updates, dine to donate flyers and information, staff appreciation information, including links to the staff's Amazon Wish Lists! Check it out here:
https://sites.google.com/view/deercreekpto/home
2022/2023 PTO Executive Board
Co-Presidents- Suzanne Flynn & Heather Frankford
Co- Vice Presidents- Amanda Smith & Kim Porter
Co-Secretaries- Beth Betten & Jessica Knudsen
Co- Treasurers- Kim George & Matt Fisher
Contact us- ptodeercreekelem@gmail.com
HOLIDAY LIGHT COLLECTION
MUDSOCK INFORMATION
Mudsock Youth Athletics Updates:
Save-The-Date: Spring Program Registration
Get moving with us in the spring! Registration for baseball, softball, soccer, boys and girls lacrosse, rugby, and track and field opens January 1st atmyathletics.com. Program information will be updated on the site mid-December.
Spring Program Scholarships
Families who qualify for free or reduced lunches within the district are also eligible for program scholarships with MYA. Families can apply for one per season per child and must apply and be accepted during our open registration period. For spring sports these dates are 1/1 – 1/31. Emailinfo@myathletics.com.
R.A.V.E. Reviews
Help us in recognizing and appreciating our talented, hard-working, and dedicated employees by submitting a R.A.V.E. (Recognizing All Valuable Employees) Review.
All HSE staff members are eligible for nomination and may be recognized multiple times. To submit a R.A.V.E. Review, click here to fill out a quick and easy online form and share why the individual is a 5-Star employee.
Recipients will receive a R.A.V.E. Review window cling to proudly display their nomination in their workspace, a certificate and letter of recognition with their review. Each month, one R.A.V.E. Review recipient will be selected at random by the Hamilton Southeastern Education Foundation for a $100 gift card. Thank you for your support!