Cougar Chronicle
Volume 16 Issue 25 - Friday, February 19, 2021
The Game Day Silent Auction is NOW OPEN! Bidding ends at 9:00pm February 19.
You can participate in the auction from anywhere using our online system.
Start by registering with Qtego by texting HSEF to 72727.
Text alerts will keep you up to date on all your favorite items.
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.
NWEA Testing Window
- The NWEA Winter Testing window continues through Friday, February 26.
- Teachers will communicate exact dates and times 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.
- If you have questions about your virtual student testing, please call the Main Office.
Elementary School Hours are 9:45AM - 3:15PM
- Car line drop-off begins at 9:40AM and ends at or before 9:55AM.
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.
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
- PTO Meeting Wednesday, February 24 at 7PM. Email sandcreekpto@gmail.com for the Zoom link.
- NWEA Winter Testing Window Monday February 8 through Friday, February 26.
- HSEF Game Day Fundraiser Friday, February 19 at 6:30PM. This is a virtual event.
- Mrs. Wellman's class to Conner Prairie Thursday, February 25.
- 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 13, 2019. See this newsletter or the SCE Website for more information.
- No School - Flex Day Friday, March 19.
- Spring Pictures Wednesday, March 24.
- No School - Spring Break Friday, April 2 - Friday, April 9.
- Last Day of School Wednesday, May 26.
Messes Happen
Write your Name on it!
Donations Needed
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.
Specials Schedule for February
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
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! 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!
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.
Also, stay tuned for details:
- Dine to Donate at Texas Roadhouse March 22
- Spirit Wear Shop
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
Community Insider and Mudsock Athletics Updates
Did you miss our open registration period in January? Signups for most spring sports are still available and we encourage you to register now at myathletics.com. Waitlists will form later this month for many leagues and divisions.
Interested in volunteering? We have a community of over 2,000 volunteers made up of neighbors, family, community members and teachers who share their talents with us! Thank you for indicating this on the online registration form or emailing info@myathletics.com. We appreciate your support.
Click on the links below to learn more about our spring program opportunities. Most practices and games take place on school and city fields within the Hamilton Southeastern School District and the city of Fishers:
Soccer (pre-kindergarten - 8th grade)
Baseball (pre-kindergarten – high school)
Softball (age 5 – high school)
Boys Lacrosse (1st – 8th grade)
Girls Lacrosse (1st – 8th grade)
Track & Field (1st – 12th grade)
Rugby (2nd grade – high school)
Everyone Plays. Athletic scholarship opportunities are available for families on free or reduced lunch within the district. 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. Email info@myathletics.com for more information.
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.