It is difficult to believe that we have already started our second semester of school! We hope that your student has experienced a smooth transition back to school and into 2023. The beginning of a new year presents the perfect opportunity to set goals. I would suggest discussing a school goal and a home goal with your child. Goal setting is beneficial in so many ways. It help students take ownership in their learning, understand the importance of a growth mindset, and develop grit. Learning (whether at home or school) can be messy, and it takes time, effort, and perseverance. The "practice plan" below is a simple, goal-setting format that you can use for students of all ages. Please connect with your child's teacher if you would like to collaborate regarding a school goal.

Monday is a holiday to recognize the work and life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. There are many resources, both online and at the library, that you can use to illustrate his accomplishments and message. I would encourage you to consider attending the "Living the Dream" community celebration on Sunday, January 15 from 1:00-2:00p.m. at the Hamilton East Public Library. HSE Schools have partnered with the library to create a student-centered celebration for families and community members to enjoy.

As always, thank you for partnering with us in education!

Sincerely,

Lori Mankin

There is currently an emergency blood shortage here in Indiana!

The New Britton Elementary Student council will be hosting a Blood Drive next month as a service project. See if you can help save lives by donating blood!

NEW BRITTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
02/09/2023
03:00 PM - 07:00 PM
8660 East 131st Street
FISHERS, IN 46038

Here is the link that everyone can use to sign up for it:

https://donate.indiana.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/157297

January is Radon Awareness month: Radon is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas that is produced by naturally decaying uranium in the soil and can be drawn into homes through cracks in the foundation. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Approximately 1 in 3 homes tested have radon levels at or above the EPA action level of 4.0 pCi/L in Indiana. https://www.epa.gov/radon/national-radon-action-month-information

For the past several years, HSE students have participated in the American Lung Association Poster Contest and have helped education others on the danger of Radon through art!

We need your student’s help explaining science through art! The 2023 Indiana Radon Poster Contest is here! This is a fun, educational, and potential prize-winning opportunity for our students.

In order to spread the message about radon’s health hazards, the American Lung Association is calling on Indiana students age 9-14 to create a radon poster that will increase public awareness of radon gas and encourage people to test their homes.

If you choose to participate, please send your posters to central office Attn: Bob Rice by March 1. I will collect all submissions and send them to the American Lung Association by the March 10 deadline.

Full Contest details and additional radon information is available on the contest website at: https://www.lung.org/getmedia/f35e8929-325b-4610-9a37-b1b3559cb582/IN-Poster-Contest-Official-Rules

Awards

1st place winner will receive $200

2nd place winner will receive $150

3rd place winner will receive $100

Drama Club to be offered at NBE

A new club will be offered for the second semester beginning at the end of the month. The NBE Drama Club is open to students who desire to learn more about theater, acting and performance. Students will be placed in small groups to learn the basic elements of theater and perform in a one-act play. The club will be limited to forty students in the second, third or fourth grades. Students will be notified with a written confirmation of their participation in this club. Parents will be notified by e-mail if their child is selected to participate in Drama Club. Meeting dates will be directly after school at NBE on Wednesdays from 2:10-3:15 PM.

Click below to access the registration form for Drama Club. Forms can be turned in to Mrs. Mayer outside of Room 38 no later than Friday, January 20th.

NBE is pleased to announce the return of the Snack Attack program for those students in need. This program, supported by the Fishers Youth Assistance Program, is designed to provide students a little extra nourishment for the weekend until they can receive a hot meal at school on Monday.

Here's how the program works. Your student will pick up a small sack of food to be taken home over the weekend. The sack is filled with individually wrapped snacks such as granola bars, fruit cups, pop tarts, peanut butter/crackers, Goldfish crackers, etc. The type of snacks will vary each week. Please let us know if your child has a peanut allergy as he/she will receive a special bag of peanut-free snacks.

There is no cost to you or the school. This program is open to students that qualify for the reduced lunch program or have an increased need currently.

To be part of this free program, you must sign up your family online. https://forms.gle/xrKNaxRaLypSqKvV8

If you have any questions, please contact Sherri Leiner, NBE School Counselor at sleiner@hse.k12.in.us

After Winter Break, getting back to our 'School Routines' can be challenging; yet we are all being reminded of the need for adequate sleep, not only as staff, but for our students.

As stated by the CDC related to Health and School Success,

Adequate sleep contributes to a student’s overall health and well-being. Students should get the proper amount of sleep at night to help stay focused, improve concentration, and improve academic performance. Children and adolescents who do not get enough sleep have a higher risk for many health problems, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, poor mental health, and injuries.

https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/sleep.htm#:~:text=Students%20should%20get%20the%20proper,poor%20mental%20health%2C%20and%20injuries

Please work with us to help your children get the adequate amount of rest to learn, participate and be healthy each day.

Fishers Residents can register their child for Summer Camp NOW!

We've launched our Summer Camp 2023 registration for Fishers Residents with 10 weeks of available full and half-day camps at over 5 locations starting May 30 - Aug 4!

Choose from different themes and locations, from adventures at the AgriPark to exploration at Ritchey Woods!

Click the link below to register