'Catch' our Fish News

Fall Creek Elementary

12131 Olio Road

Fishers, IN 46037

Phone: 317-594-4180

Fax: 317-594-4189

School Hours: 7:40am - 2:10pm

• August 12 - Meet the Teacher Night (Parents/Guardians Only) 3rd/4th 6:00-6:30, 1st/2nd 6:45-7:15
• August 19 - PTO Mtg 6:00pm in FCE Cafeteria (all parents welcome - childcare provided)
• August 31 - FISH SPIRIT DAY (Show your FCE pride by wearing your FCE shirt!)
• September 2 - School Picture Day (Re-takes will be Oct. 13th)
• September 7 - Labor Day - No School
• September 25 - Fall Fun Walk (more info to come)
• September 30 - FISH SPIRIT DAY (Show your FCE pride by wearing your FCE shirt!)
• October 19-23 - Fall Break - No School

Monday 8/10

Cheese Crunchers + Marinara

Tuesday 8/11

Walking Tacos

Wednesday 8/12

Hamburger or Cheeseburger

Thursday 8/13

Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza

Friday 8/14

Pancakes & Sausage Breakfast

Daily Salad Option: Chef Salad / Garden Salad

Bento: Parfait Bento

Other daily Options: Impossible Burger / PBJ / Assorted Fruit

FCE will welcome lunch visitors after Labor Day. Please make sure your Safe Visitor background check is complete. We will welcome visitors Mondays-Thursdays of each week. Sing-ups will open up at the end of August in this newsletter!

Access eFunds by logging into Skyward Family Access.

• Click the tile that says "Log in to eFunds here."

• This will open eFunds separately--then click "Fund Lunch.”

• Click login when you see the Skyward logo.

• Click "Fund Lunch" again, then select your student’s name.

Please note that electronic payments include a processing fee and can take up to 48 hours to post.

Unused Food Service funds will stay in a student's account from year to year. If you need to transfer funds from one student to another, please email tluce@hse.k12.in.us with the details of the transfer of funds.

**Check or Cash**

You can always bring money personally or send it with your student. Please place it in an envelope marked clearly with your student's name, their ID #, their teacher's name, the $ amount and the check #. Turn in prepaid deposits to the cafeteria cashier(s) or school office.

Please remember to report your child’s absence if he/she will not be at school. You may submit the absence by 9:00 am through the SDM app (preferred) or by leaving a voicemail on the attendance line at 317-594-4180. Providing timely notification helps us ensure the safety of all students. Thank you for your cooperation!

*If you will be a late arrival or early dismissal, please bring your cell phone into the office to scan a late arrival/early dismissal QR code. Thank you!

Thank you FCE families for your cooperation with making sure our students are dismissed safely each day! Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the app to and review your child's DEFAULT DISMISSAL. Also- if your child will be participating in CHOIR, STUDENT COUNCIL, or any other clubs, please make sure to create an EXCEPTION before 1:00pm for those days. Thank you!

As we start another exciting school year, our staff will be taking time to educate students about the expectations, policies, and procedures outlined in the Student Handbook. We encourage you to review the handbook with your student(s) to help ensure a successful year. Please access the handbook at the following link: https://www.hseschools.org/fs/resource-manager/view/3032d507-2bcd-480c-b488-6796a29555b5.

If you are planning to visit or volunteer at FCE (or any HSE School) during school hours, you will need a Safe Visitor Background Check. There will be several opportunities for parent volunteers here at FCE, including FIELD TRIPS, FIELD DAY, etc. In order to volunteer at a school event during school hours (or attend a PTO meeting during school hours), you must have a current SafeVisitor background check on file. In order to obtain your Safe Visitor pass, please click on the link below and follow the directions. Please keep in mind it sometimes takes a few weeks to process, so be sure you give yourself plenty of time!

🐟 Fall Creek Fish Spirit wear Shop is OPEN! 🐠

Show your Fish pride with new Fall Creek Elementary spirit wear! There are lots of designs, colors, and styles available for students, staff, and families.

🛍️ The shop is open now through the end of the month, so don’t wait to place your order!

https://jeansdayshop.com/collections/fall-creek-elementary-spirit-wear-store

We're excited to announce that the Fall Creek Reading Trail is officially up and running!

We invite all Fall Creek families and community members to explore the beautiful nature trail located behind the playground. As you walk the trail, enjoy a featured story displayed along the path. The book will be rotated periodically, giving families a new reading adventure to enjoy throughout the year.

While you're there, be sure to visit our Little Free Library! Families are welcome to borrow a book to enjoy at home or donate a book to share with others. It's a wonderful way to encourage a love of reading while building our community.

ParentSquare allows us to communicate with families, staff, and students via email, text and app notifications. Please set up your account with your preferences!

NetSmartz: Internet Safety for Families

Join HSE Student Services for a virtual session focused on helping children navigate today’s digital world safely. Topics will include social media, gaming, online privacy, grooming, sextortion and ways to start meaningful conversations about online safety.

This session is open to all K–12 parents and caregivers and complements the NetSmartz lessons students in grades 6, 8 and 9 will receive at school.

Tuesday, August 11 | Noon–1 p.m.
Presenter: Megan Banet, Indiana Center for Prevention of Youth Abuse & Suicide
Join the virtual session

Speak Up Be Safe: Parent Information Session

Learn more about the age-appropriate personal safety lessons HSE students receive through the Childhelp Speak Up Be Safe program. This virtual session will give parents and guardians an overview of how students learn to prevent, respond to and report bullying, cyberbullying, abuse and neglect.

The session is open to all K–12 parents and caregivers.

Tuesday, August 18 | Noon–1 p.m.
Presenter: Megan Banet, Indiana Center for Prevention of Youth Abuse & Suicide
Join the virtual session

There are no updates at this time.

Did you know that you can follow us on X (Twitter) and Facebook for pictures, highlights and reminders?

https://fce.hseschools.org/

@FCEhse (Principal Mrs. Bowman)

@MrConwayFCE (Assistant Principal Mr. Conway)

@fcepto (PTO Board)

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