Falcon Flyer
Fall Creek Intermediate
Sept. 13, 2015
Counselor's Corner
This month students will begin the Second Step program in their classrooms. This program aims to protect students from risky behaviors such as bullying, aggression, and substance abuse, while improving their school success. The skills addressed in this program include:
- Empathy
- Communication
- Perspective taking
- Respectful disagreements
- Assertiveness
- Emotional management
- Problem solving
- Some of the skills addressed in the September lessons are:
- Defining empathy
- Applying communication skills
- Identifying behaviors involved in listening and respecting others’ ideas
- Understanding that people’s perspectives are based on feelings, experiences, needs or wants
Read---Read---Read!
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming soon! This is an exciting event for the students, and we need many volunteers to make it a success. Please click on the link below to lend a hand. Your help is greatly appreciated!
Anti-bullying presentation
Please join us for a Parent Night Thursday, 9/17 from 7:00-8:00 in the auditeria at Southeastern Intermediate & Junior High for more information.
Notes from the Office
Homework pick-up is available after 3:00pm on the bookshelf in the foyer. Requests can be made after 2 days of absences, please email the teachers by 8:00am.
Picture Retakes-or New Students
HM405572Y1 for Lifetouch.com.
PTO Pit Stop
**COMMITTEE CHAIRS NEEDED!**
FALCON FEST needs someone to Organize the event for this year. This is our "Carnival" in the school fundraiser for the kids. They have so much fun and it helps us raise alot of money for the school. We do basically the same event each year, we just need someone to organize all the committees and be in charge of the event.
CONCESSIONS needs someone to organize the concessions for the basketball games. Purchase items, organize volunteers, clean-up.
If interested please contact Melissa Schulman mkdpm@yahoo.com
School Directory Information
The online school directory is now available to all families in Skyward. This year the directory is based on an opt-in model. Families must choose to show their contact information in order to be visible in the directory.
To opt-in, click on "My Account" in the upper right corner of your Family Access account. From there, check the boxes for the information you wish to make visible under the School Directory section and then Save. Families can make changes to this section anytime throughout the school year.
Fall Fundraiser
FCI Fall Fundraiser – DiscoverIndy Savings Books coming in October!
Would you like to enhance your child’s learning experience at FCI while saving money at local area restaurants, retail shops and entertainment? You can do both by purchasing a $25 DiscoverIndy savings book (formerly Zoo book). In October, the Fall Creek Intermediate PTO will be kicking off our only selling fundraiser of the year.
Proceeds from this year’s fundraiser will go to helping support technology advancements within the school and to supplement FCI school programs. A sample book for you to preview and purchase will come home with your child the week of October 5th.
We thank you in advance for your participation!
TNT Volleyball
Thank you!
Low Lunch Money Alerts
ENL Family Night
Please join us for our district K-12 ENL Family Night on September 30th from 6-7:30 pm in the Fishers High School Cafeteria.
ENL Staff will join forces with community resources and businesses to provide information on everything from scholarships and programming to health and recreation information! This is an opportunity for students to introduce their parents to their ENL Instructors, as well as a chance for ENL and HSE staff to answer questions our families may have. It is always a well attended event by our ENL students and their families. Thank you for your support!
Danielle Riego
HSE ENL Coach and Coordinator K-12
Notes from the Treasurer
Book Fee have been posted to your child’s account in Skyward. You can pay your book fees either directly to FCI with a check/cash or via eFunds with a check/credit card. Please be advised the due date is September 15, 2015. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Michele Pitts at 317-915-4220. Thank you.
HSE is Hiring!
Do you want to set your own schedule?
Do you love kids?
Do you want to make a positive impact on the next generation?
HSE Schools is looking for good candidates to work in our schools as substitute teachers, sub instructional assistants, bus drivers, and sub secretaries!
Do you want to work at your children’s school?
Do you want a job that follows your child’s schedule?
Questions? Check out this link… APPLY today!
http://www.hse.k12.in.us/ADM/human_resources/sub_teachers.aspx
******* Important FCI Procedures for 2015-16 *******
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE!! --- Pick-up/Drop-offs
ALL exchanges for which you need to park will require you to accompany your child into the office to drop-off and sign in OR pick-up your child from the office and sign out. While this may add a few extra minutes to the exchange, the safety of all is our utmost concern.
In addition, if you arrive early to drop-off students and decide to park in the lot until drop-off begins, you MUST get in the line to drop your child off at the front and not cut through and jump to the front of the line. Do NOT cut to the front of the line. Given that on any given day we have hundreds of students dropped off, it is imperative that everyone follows the procedures. Safety of all is imperative. Thank you in advance.
Texting/Emailing during school day NOT allowed
In an effort to keep instructional time as free from distraction as possible, do not email or text your child during the school day. Please contact the office should you need to get a message to your child.
Students will be reminded of the following:
- Absolutely NO texting/personal emailing during the school day (7:25 a.m.-2:45 p.m.) to students OR parents via any type of program/app/etc. Consequences will be given should this occur. [Students staying for after school events may utilize such technology after school.]
- Notifications on iPad should be turned off during the school day.
- If students receive texts/emails during the school day, they should immediately notify their teacher or staff member.
- We realize there may need to be communication between students working collaboratively during the school day. However, it should only be done at teacher direction/approval.
- Texting/emailing that does occur outside of school is a parental approval issue. However, if content of texting/emailing outside of school negatively impacts/affects the school environment, there may be consequences that are imposed at school.
Remember...if you need to get a message to your child during the school day, please call the office at 915-4220. All other situations should be resolved outside the school day.
Transportation Change/Early Dismissal Notification
Please include the following in your note and/or message:
- child's full name
- homeroom teacher
- time of early dismissal
- nature of dismissal (e.g., doctor appointment, physical therapy, etc.)
- your full name
- contact telephone # in the event of questions
If an absence is due to doctor's appointment, remember to send the doctor's excuse note to school for attendance purposes. Medical absences are recorded differently according to our state/district attendance policies.
Background Checks
If you are planning to volunteer/participate in events during the upcoming year, you must have a background check on file. Background checks remain active for three years. Additionally, all volunteers are required by law to complete the HSE Anti-Bullying training webinar. Background check information and anti-bullying training may be accessed at: http://www.hse.k12.in.us/ADM/parents/volunteering.aspx.
Note that most background checks take a minimum of 3 days to run. If you are unsure of your background check status, you may inquire by emailing FCI front office staff at FCI-general@hse.k12.in.us.
~Current Information from Previous Falcon Flyer~
Box Top Collecting
We are excited for our Box Tops and Labels program to get underway for the 2015-16 school year!
Box Tops for Education is a program where our school can earn money from the products you are already using at home! There are two ways for you to earn Box Tops for our school.
1. Clip – Clip Box Tops coupons from hundreds of participating products.
2. Shop - Visit www.boxtops4education.com and automatically earn eBoxTops when you shop through the Marketplace under the EARN tab! Over 175 retailers give eBoxTops to FCI when you shop online!
When you visit, opt to receive the newsletter. That way Box Tops can send you emails full of helpful information and coupons to save on Box Tops products!
Through The Labels for Education program, you can collect UPCs and beverage caps from participating products to earn points that can be redeemed for FREE educational merchandise! To see a complete list of participating products and point values, please visit www.labelsforeducation.com
Your child will receive a prize for every 25 Box Tops/Labels/caps submitted with a maximum of 10 certificates earned per submission. Prize coupons are from local supporters such as , Wendy’s, Dairy Queen, Paradise, Orange Leaf and more! Send your labels in at anytime, in any quantity. We keep track of how many your child has submitted! To submit your Box Tops and Labels, follow these simple directions:
• COMPLETELY CUT OUT all Box Tops and Labels for Education UPCs. Make sure to check the expiration date – expired Box Tops cannot be included as they do not earn the school any points! 51% of the UPCs have to be included to earn points.
• Place all labels in an envelope or baggie with your child’s FULL NAME, HOMEROOM, and GRADE clearly printed.
• Put the envelope/baggie in the collection box found through the school.
Total number of Box Tops and Labels by HOMEROOM ONLY will also be tracked. A class party such as pizza or ice cream will be held for the classrooms turning in the most labels per semester. Check the Falcon Flyer for information and updates throughout the year!
Thank You and start clipping, Lisa Chaney and Beth Penny.
District Happenings...
Check out the FCI website (http://www.hse.k12.in.us/FCI/news/) for more activities occurring throughout the district.
*Prudential Spirit Community Award--Nominate a Deserving Student that Volunteers
*The River 5K Run-Fundraiser for HSE Junior Highs
*National Library Card Sign Up & Information
*TNT Volleyball Information
*Putt-ing Kids First
*Octoberfest Sept 25-26th
What's Happening @ the Creek
Monday, September 14th, 2015 Rot.F-5
2:50-4:00pm - 6th Grade Cross Country
2:50-5:45pm - Engineering For Kids @ Lab
Tuesday, September 15th, 2015 Rot. C-1
6:45am - Spell Bowl
2:50-4:00pm - 5th Grade Cross Country
3:00-4:00pm - Choir
Wednesday, September 16th, 2015 Rot. C-2
2:50-4:00pm - 6th Grade Cross Country
2:55-3:40pm - FLIP Spanish Program
Thursday, September 17th, 2015 Rot. C-3
2:50-4:00pm - 5th Grade Cross Country
7:00-8:00pm - Parent Meeting in the auditeria at Southeastern Intermediate & Junior High - Mojo Up Anti-bullying Presentation
Friday, September 18th, 2015 Rot. C-4
7:50-8:50am - Mr. Mojo anti-bullying program for students
Monday, September 21st, 2015 Rot. C-5
2:50-4:00pm - 6th Grade Cross Country
2:50-5:45pm - Engineering for Kids @ Lab
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2015 Rot. I-1
6:45am - Spell Bowl
3:00-4:00pm - Choir
5:00-6:00 - Cross Country Meet @ Bus Lot
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2015 Rot. I-2
2:55-3:45pm - FLIP Spanish Program
Rain Date for CC Meet
Thursday, September 24th, 2015 Rot. I-3
2:50-4:00pm - 5th Grade Cross Country
Friday, September 25th, 2015 Rot. I-4
FCI Attendance Line ~ 915-4228.
Student Transportation
Drop-Off:
Students must be accompanied into the building and signed in by a parent any time after 7:35 a.m. Students will not be allowed to sign themselves into school due to a late arrival.
Early Dismissal:
Parents must come inside the building to sign out their child. Parents must ring the buzzer and indicate that they are picking up their child. Photo ID is required to be provided to office staff every time students are signed out.
Changes:
A note must be sent to the office (not emailed) with your child at the beginning of the day to detail changes. Ensure last last minute changes are phoned in by 2:00 p.m. to ensure a safe and efficient dismissal.
All About FCI
Assistant Principal - Mrs. Kim Day (kday@hse.k12.in.us)
Email: FCI-General@hse.k12.in.us
Website: http://www.hse.k12.in.us/FCI/home.aspx
Location: 12011 Olio Road Fishers, IN 46037
Phone: (317)-915-4220
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fall-Creek-Intermediate-Falcons/536020973132615
Twitter: @FCI_Falcons