Falcon Flyer
Fall Creek Intermediate
March 15, 2015
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.
Background Check Reminder
Background checks remain active for three years. If you would like to check the status of your current background check, you may contact Mari Myren @ 915-4220 or mmyren@hse.k12.in.us.
Background check information and anti-bullying training may be accessed at: http://www.hse.k12.in.us/ADM/parents/volunteering.aspx
NO Texting/Emailing during school day
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 have been reminded of the following:
- Absolutely NO texting/personal emailing during the school day (7:45 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 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.
Falcon Fest is Coming March 27th from 6-8:30 pm
Your student won’t want to miss Falcon Fest – a fun night of food, games, inflatables, music and friends! Falcon Fest registration packets came home with students last week! They can also be found on the FCI website: http://www.hse.k12.in.us/FCI/pto/docs.aspx
The cost for the night is $15 for students who have pre-registered and $20 for walk-ins the night of the event. Cost includes admission and unlimited access to all games and activities. Pizza, ice cream, and concession stand items will be available for an additional cost. Permission slips and payments are due by March 20th
Falcon Fest Volunteering and Donation Details
Please sign up to Volunteer for Falcon Fest 2015!
Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/P1MZMh
2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot)
3. Sign up! Choose your spots - VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!
Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.
Everyone needs a current background check and watch the Anti-Bullying Video to be a volunteer. So please plan early to make sure they are processed on time. It takes 7 to 10 days to process.
Email Melissa Schulman mkdpm@yahoo.com or Mary Kate Myers jmkmyers@att.net with any questions. We need lots of volunteers for this event. See volunteering information included in this newsletter on how to sign up.
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We are also asking each student to consider making a donation for Falcon Fest. See below for what each pod has been assigned. Candy and soda donations can be sent into school beginning the week of March 23rd.
- Teams 5-1, 5-4, 5-5 & 5-6: 2 - Two liter bottles of soda
- Teams 5-2 & 5-3: 1 – Cake Walk item
- Teams 6-1, 6-2 & 6-3: REGULAR SIZE Hershey bars, Sour Punch Straws, AirHeads, Starburst or Skittles
- Teams 6-4, 6-5 & 6-6: 1 – Cake Walk item
Cake Walk Donations
Back by popular demand is our Cake Walk! We are in need of cakes, big cookies, donuts, cupcakes, and packaged cookies for this activity. For the safety of the students, all items must be STORE BOUGHT and NUT FREE. Marsh and Kroger offer a variety of options to choose from.
Please send donations to school by Thursday, March 26, 2015.
Other SAFE FOOD items to consider for the Cake Walk:
Keebler Cookies: Fudge Stripes (original and dark chocolate), Grasshoppers (fudge mint)
Pepperidge Farm Cookies: Brussels, Snickerdoodles, Milano, Double Chocolate, Mint, Original, Milk Chocolate, Sugar, Shortbread
Nabisco Cookies: Oreos, Chips Ahoy (original)
Kelloggs: Rice Krispies Treats
Questions directed to Mary Kate Myers @ jmkmyers@att.net
Spring Book Fair Parent Help Needed!
It's almost time for the FCI Spring Book Fair! The Book Fair is the week right before Spring Break...and it is coming fast!! The official dates are Friday, March 27 - Thursday, April 2. Set-up will be Thursday, March 26. The link to sign-up is: http://vols.pt/pZ5Qr7. Please note, if you use a mobile device to sign-up, you will only see March dates. You will have to click on the month tab to see the two April dates (the Wednesday and Thursday of the sale).
Carrie Colglazier Workday
Hire a student to spring clean, mulch, wash windows, paint, work on the lawn, plant flowers, trim bushes, rake leaves, empty gutters, clean the garage. All proceeds go to the
Carrie Colglazier scholarship fund. The scholarship will be awarded for the 12th time this spring to a member of FFA, Girl’s Soccer, Girl’s Track & National Honor Society.
March 28th from 8:00am to 4:00pm. (http://www.hse.k12.in.us/resources/pdf/fci/hot_topics/ccwd-2015__2_.pdf)FJH Cheerleading Callout Meeting
Attention all 6th graders who will be attending Fishers Junior High School next year:
The callout meeting for 2015-16 FJH Cheer will take place at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, March 17, in the FJH Cafeteria. You will learn about the tryout schedule, squads for football and basketball seasons, approximate costs, tentative schedules, the coaching staff, and have an opportunity to ask questions. It should take an hour or less, and parents must attend with their candidates.
Questions? Contact Holly Forman at hforman@hse.k12.in.us or 317-594-4150 ext.
RJH Cheer Tryouts
HSE Transition Nights Announced
Music Program Fundraiser Pickup
PICK-UP INFORMATION
Pick-up for the music fundraiser will be on THURSDAY, MARCH 26TH.
· Students who have 2 or fewer boxes of items may take them home on the bus.
· Students who have 3 or more boxes of items must ride with a parent or other adult with their products. Please see below.
**An announcement will be made to students a week prior to product delivery about how many boxes of product they will have.***
To Pick Up Items from School:
The delivery area will be open for students/parents with 3+ boxes from 3:00-3:30pm and again from 5:00-7:00pm. Car riders may pick up their boxes right after school, or families may return in the evening to pick items up. All items must be picked up on March 26th.
Item Delivery:
Because some items may need to be kept cold, they must be delivered promptly to customers. If a delivery cannot be made on the day of pick-up, it’s important that the item is stored in a refrigerator/freezer to avoid spoiling. Please deliver your items and collect your money as soon as possible.
Money Collection:
Money should be collected when the product is delivered to the customer. Please have your customers pay with cash or check, with checks made out to HSJH.
An envelope will be included in the delivery package with the total amount that is owed. Please return the exact amount in that envelope to your teacher. Remember, YOU are responsible for collecting and returning the full amount of money for your order.
ALL MONEY IS DUE ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15TH.
Prize Delivery:
Students who have earned prizes (including Quick-Start prizes) will receive them only after EVERYONE has turned in their money.
Questions?
Send Mr. Yoder an email at byoder@hse.k12.in.us, and he will get back to you as soon as possible! :)
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE FCI MUSIC PROGRAM!
Get Ready to Run!
FCI Yearbooks
Important ISTEP Technology reminder - iPAD
All Junior Highs Physical Night Scheduled @ Fishers JH
- 6:30-7:00pm Fishers JH
- 7:00-7:30pm HSE JH
- 7:30-8:00 Riverside JH
- Anytime for Fall Creek JH Student Athletes
Please bring a IHSAA Physical form with pages 1 & 4 filled out, and $25.00 cash or check. See our website for more details. IHSAA forms can be found on all the JH websites.
Destination Imagination-------- Tournaments are Scheduled
Find out about Destination Imagination and see what 21st Century Learning Looks Like. What a great way to support our FCI and district teams!
Destination Imagination Affiliate Finals
Creative Problem Solving Competition
Riverside Junior High and Intermediate School
10910 Eller Rd. Fishers 46038
April 18 from 8-3p.m.
Free Admission
Expanded YMCA Program for Junior High Students
Please know that no changes will occur to any elementary YMCA Before & After School programs. A minimum of 15 students is required per site to guarantee junior high programming. Deadline for registration is May 15, 2015. Registration forms must be turned in at the respective school.
Flyers for each school are on our website.
International Night March 27th, 2015
International Night 2015
The HSEHS World Connections Club is hosting its 7th annual International Night on Friday, March 27 at 7:00pm in the Leonard Auditorium. Cultural entertainment will be followed by food and fun in the Annex Cafeteria. Tickets are $4.00 in advance, available during all lunches at HSEHS the week of the show or $5.00 at the door. Individuals, families, groups, and organizations are all welcome to set up a cultural booth for this event. Display your culture through food, games, photos, artifacts, and more. Please contact Vickie Lazaga at: vlazaga@hse.k12.in.us to sign up for a booth or for more information. Join us for a spectacular evening of sights and sounds from around the world- International Night 2015!
Flyer is on the website.
Last School Day Before Spring Break is April 2nd----School is Back in Session April 13th!
What's Happening @ the Creek
Monday, March 16th, 2015 Rot. F-1
2:50-3:50pm Int Volleyball - 6th
Tuesday, March 17th, 2015, Rot. F-2
2:45-4:00pm - ASL Club
2:50-3:50pm - Chess Club
2:50-3:50pm - Int Volleyball - 6th
Wednesday, March 18th, 2015, Rot. F-3
7:10-7:45am - Yearbook Club
2:50-5:30pm - Engineering for Kids
2:50-3:50pm - Int Volleyball - 6th
Thursday, March 19th, 2015, Rot. F-4
2:50-4:00pm - ASL Club
2:50-3:50pm - Chess Club
2:50-3:50pm - Int Volleyball - 6th
Friday, March 20th, 2015, Rot. F-5
Falcon Fest Early Registration Permission slip and money due
Monday, March 23rd, 2015, Rot. C-1
2:45-3:45pm - FCI Connect
2:50-3:50pm - Int Volleyball - 6th
Tuesday, March 24th, 2015, Rot. C-2
2:50-3:50pm - Chess Club
2:50-4:00pm - ASL Club
2:50-3:50pm - Int Volleyball - 6th
Wednesday, March 25th, 2015, Rot. C-3
7:15-7:45am - Student Council
2:50-5:30pm - Engineering for Kids
2:50-3:50pm - Int Volleyball - 6th
Thursday, March 26th, 2015, Rot. C-4
2:50-3:50pm - Chess Club
2:50-4:00pm - ASL Club
2:50-3:50pm - Int Volleyball - 6th
Friday, March 27th, 2015, Rot. C-5
Book Fair
6-8:30pm Falcon Fest
PTO Box Top Update
Here are our official updates as of 2/26/2015. Way to go teachers and students!
5th grade:
Lowell 188
Jahn 134
Smith 126
Analco 103
Willey 92
6th grade
Auger 649
Gwin 365
Knerr 160
Hufty 154
Fritsche 153
Additionally, we will counting and accepting Box Tops up until Friday, May 1. Then we will be doing our final count to reward the top 5th and 6th grade classrooms with a pizza party and the top two students in each grade level with a $25 iTunes gift card!
Keyboarding Skills
Dear Parents and Students:
Below is a recommended site for intermediate students to utilize to learn and improve keyboarding skills prior to entering junior high school. Please consider working on these skills outside of the school day since keyboarding is not a course offered at the intermediate level in HSE Schools. Below are points to consider which have been offered by Dr. Stephanie Loane, Director of Elementary Education for HSE.
http://www.typingweb.com/tutor/ -Students try the free tutor sessions, games and basic tests
Rationale for Keyboarding at Intermediate Levels
· Word processing is a basic skill that should be mastered before the JH level with proficiency before poor habits are established
· Students will experience more success and ease with written response and publishing in all content areas as skills increase
· JH students who demonstrate proficiency when entering grade 7 would be provided with other opportunities beyond basic keyboarding yet to be determined
Keyboarding Instruction and Practice
· Parents will monitor progress at home, encouraging daily practice and keyboarding habits with typingweb.com
· On recommended website students will progress through Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced courses following a sequence of lessons and practice games
· Students will take assessments on website to monitor progress at home
Stephanie Loane
Director of Elementary Education
Hamilton Southeastern Schools
13485 Cumberland Road
Fishers, IN 46038
317.594.4100
Social Media - Parent Involvement
We know many of you are aware of and discuss appropriate social media use with your children. However, it is worth noting again at this time as there are increasing social media situations involving FCI students finding their way into the classroom environment negatively impacting focus and interaction. Should this occur, there may be a need for school administration to be involved. Please take some time to discuss appropriate use of social media with your child.
Transportation Changes and Doctor Appts---A Note from the Office
HSEJH PTO is Calling all Volunteers!
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> PTO Board Meetings are scheduled from 9:30-10:30am at the HSJH on the following dates: Jan 16, Feb 13, Mar 13, Apr 17, and May 8. If your child(ren) will be attending HSJH (on Cyntheanne Road) next year, please consider attending one of our meetings to learn how you can get involved.
Have a collection you would like to share?
FCI Collection Case
The Collection Case at FCI is a fun way for students, families, and staff to share their personal collections with everyone at FCI. The Collection Case, located in the main hallway between the Nurses's Office and the Library, is highly visible and students love to look at the case and see the collections that have been displayed. Any school-appropriate collection would be great for the Collection Case. Last year, some of the items/collections that students and families shared were: Legos, soccer jerseys from around the world, M&M wrappers from around the world, a large hornet's nest, memorabilia from foreign countries, rocks and minerals, Pokemon cards, and WWII-related items.
If you would like to share a collection with the students and staff at FCI, please fill out the attached Collection Case Form and return it to school marked "Attn: PTO Collection Case." Contact Charron Wright at gcwright91@aol.com with any questions about the Collection Case
District Happenings...
Check out the FCI website (http://www.hse.k12.in.us/FCI/news/) for more activities in the district such as:
- IUPUI Summer Reading Program
- Southeastern Swim Lessons
- All JH Physical Night
- Durbin Classic Run Flyer
- Fishers Parks & Recreation Summer Camps
- Spring SPORTS Information
- HEPL Library Programs
- Falcon Fest Packet 2015
- intramural Volleyball Form
- International Night Flyer March 27th, 2015
- Fishers Parks & Recreation Softball League
- Keep Fishers Beautiful-Opportunities to Help
- Fishers Freedom Festival Royal Court Information
- HSE Family Resource Center Parent & Family Nights @ SCI
- Track Permission Slip & Calendar
- FHS Peter Pan Production
- Southeastern Swim Club Evaluations
- Riverside Carnival
- Carrie Colglazier Scholarship Workday------ March 28th
- April HEPL Library Schedule
- Fishers Parks & Recreation Arbor Day
- Spring SPORTS Information
- RJH Cheer Tryouts
Student Transportation
Student Drop-Off:
Students must be accompanied into the building and signed in by a parent any time after 7:55 a.m.
Student 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.
Student Transportation Changes:
A note must be sent to the office with any student at the beginning of the day to detail transportation changes. These will be recorded to assist with dismissal. Please do not send emails for changes.
All About FCI
Asst. Principal - Mrs. Kim Day (kday@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