Explorer News
Indian Creek - May, 2017
Principal's Message
I want to take this newsletter to thank all the people who have made this school year a success. I first want to thank the staff of Indian Creek. Our students are so fortunate to have such a dedicated and passionate staff. Our staff strives to become a “Champion” for every child who walks through our doors. Secondly, I want to thank the parents. We have had countless parent volunteers coming in and out of our building this school year. They have helped and supported our students and teachers. I also want to thank our PFO members who spend an enormous amount of hours at school supporting ALL students. Our PFO supports our teachers and administration in our mission to provide Indian Creek students with experiences that are unique to Indian Creek. Lastly, I greatly appreciate our community partners who have backed our school from day one, specifically Puccini's Pizza, Buffalo Wild Wings, Culver's, Cohron’s, Poindexter, and Incrediplex. One of my biggest joys this school year was being able to provide every student with an Indian Creek t-shirt for the second year in a row. Not a day goes by that I don’t see at least one student wearing their IC shirt with pride. This has been a fast and fun filled school year and would certainly not have been possible without all the support from so many individuals. I look forward to continuing to grow our school with our community. Enjoy your summer, be sure to read, and we will see you all back on August 3rd.
Mrs. Manuzzi, 2016-2017 Teacher of the Year
Mrs. Wiles, 2016-2017 Classified Staff Member of the Year
Month in Review - April
Upcoming Events
May
11: PFO Meeting; 6:30
16: 4th Grade Family Night; 6:00
19: Field Day
24: Walkathon
25: 6th Grade Celebration; 11:15-12:00
25: 6th Grade Party; 3pm-5pm @ Incrediplex
25: Last day of school
Cafeteria News
District News
Returning Student Verification Process (RSVP)
If your child is returning to a Lawrence Township school next year and you have not already done so, be sure to complete the Returning Student Verification Process as soon as possible! Complete instructions can be found on our website. Look for
RSVP 2017-2018 under the Announcements on the left side of the homepage, or log into Skyward and click on Returning Student Verification Process.
Summer Servings
Lawrence Township Schools, in partnership with the USDA Food Service Summer Program, is offering free lunches to children ages 18 and under June 5 through July 21, Monday through Friday. See our website for exact times and locations.
Summer sports leagues, camps and activities are enrolling now. And check out the Robotics Camps being offered at both Fall Creek Valley Middle School and McKenzie Center for Innovation and Technology. See the Community Activities page on our
website linked in the lower right side.
Honor and Educator is a wonderful way to show a teacher or staff member how much you appreciate them. When you make a gift to theHonor An Educator Fund, the Lawrence Township School Foundation sends the recipient a custom designed card with your special sentiment. More information can be found on our website under the Announcements.
The “Fore the Kids” Golf Outing will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Old Oakland Golf Club. Visit the Lawrence Township School Foundation at msdltf.org for complete details.
The last day of school is Thursday, May 25.
The first day of school for the 2017-2018 school year is Thursday, August 3.
Summer Robotics Camp
This summer, World Qualifying Gearcat Robotics will be offering a 4 day robotics summer camp at Fall Creek Valley Middle School for any current 4th grader or 5th grader. The camp will run from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM Monday June 5 to Thursday June 8. We are offering a separate camp for students currently enrolled in 6th and 7th grade. The camp will run from 1:00PM until 4:00 PM Monday June 5 to Thursday June 8. Students will have the opportunity to design, build and program a robot to compete in a series of challenges. Students will be mentored by award-winning robotics coaches and mentors as well as have a chance to prepare for the upcoming Vex Robotics Competition Season.
Details:
WHEN: Monday June 5 – Thursday June 8
TIME: Current 4th/5th Graders – 9:00-12:00 PM
TIME: Current 4th/5th Graders – 9:00-12:00 PM
WHERE: Fall Creek Valley Middle School
COST: $75.00 – T-Shirt Included
WHEN IS THIS DUE?: May 13th
Registration is $75 per student for participants who return registration by May 13th. This price includes a t-shirt for your student. Late registrations will be $85 and spots cannot be guaranteed. (FORM IS ON OPPOSITE SIDE).
For more information please visit:
http://tinyurl.com/GearcatInfo45 - 4th/5th Grade Camp
http://tinyurl.com/GearcatInfo67 - 6th/7th Grade Camp
To Register please visit:
http://tinyurl.com/GearcatReg45
http://tinyurl.com/GearcatReg67
To Pay please visit:
Community News
Join Cub Scouts
Boys in grades K-4 are invited to join Cub Scouts! Signups are online at www.JoinScoutsIN.org or at your local elementary's sign-up night this Spring. For more information, contact Laura at 317-813-7133 or laclay@crossroadsbsa.org.
Camp Belzer
Any youth ages 6-11 can attend Belzer Community Camp this summer! Register online at www.campbelzer.org. Activities include hiking, ziplining, swimming, rafting, and more! For more information, contact Laura at 317-813-7133 or laclay@crossroadsbsa.org.
Parent Information and Resource Center
Did you know that there is a Parent Information and Resource Center in our area? The Indiana Partnerships Center located at 911 E. 86th Street, Suite 110 works to empower parents about their rights and responsibilities pertaining to their children’s education in the following ways:
- Providing parent-focused workshops that are scheduled by schools, community groups, or parent groups.
- Providing education-related information and resource materials, including information about school choice, attendance, tips for parents and teachers talking together, and how to have a family friendly school.
- Helping schools develop parent engagement strategies that provide opportunities for parents to become decision-makers in their children's school, resources for school improvement, and mentors to others.
Contact them at 317-205-2595 or on the web at www.fscp.org for more information on how you can become involved!
Contact Us
Indian Creek Elementary
School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
10833 East 56th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46235
Twitter: @IC_Explorers
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/indiancreekelementary
Phone: 317-964-4400
Fax: 317-823-3400
Attendance: 317-964-4405
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