Panther Update Family Edition #5

Hello Panther Families,

Attendance Matters

This year, one of our schoolwide goals is to strengthen student attendance. We value learning, and we love having our Panthers here each day—connected to their teachers, engaged with their classmates, and participating in all our school has to offer.

We understand that illnesses, appointments, and other situations will sometimes require students to miss school. When students are healthy and able to attend, we ask families to partner with us in making attendance a priority. Together, we can help every Panther be present, feel connected, and make the most of each school day.

A Reminder About Outside Food

As part of our commitment to student health and safety, we also want to remind families of the following language from the Student Handbook:

“To comply with health department guidelines, Hamilton Southeastern Schools will provide only food prepared in an inspected kitchen. No food from ‘fast food’ establishments may be brought into the cafeteria area by any individual for consumption."

Please be mindful of this HSE Schools policy and refrain from dropping off fast food for students during the school day. Thank you for helping us follow these guidelines and maintain a safe and healthy cafeteria environment.

We wish all of our Panther families a wonderful and relaxing Labor Day weekend! We look forward to welcoming your student back to school on Tuesday morning, ready for another great week of learning.

Janie Ulmer

HIJH, Principal

Calling all 7th grade Dads, we are still in need of cabin dads for our upcoming trip to Camp Tecumseh.

We cannot pull this trip off each year without amazing cabin dads! This is an amazing opportunity to share a unique experience with your child in beautiful Brookston, Indiana.

The dates for our trip are Wednesday, October 28th-Friday, October 30th. If you are interested in being a cabin dad, please reach out to Nick Hibner at nhibner@hse.k12.in.us for more information. Thank you!

Attention Car Rider Families:

Please remember that the car rider entrance and exit are right turn only.

All vehicles must turn right when entering the school and right again when exiting.

Thank you for helping keep traffic moving safely and efficiently!

• Now that we are all gathered together for another great school year, this is when we see an increase in coughs and colds. Please remind your student to:

• Wash hands often, especially after coughing, sneezing and using the bathroom

• Cough or sneeze in the crook of their arm and not their hands

• If they do cough/sneeze in their hand, please wash them immediately or use hand sanitizer

• PLEASE complete your student's health card on Skyward. Go to your Skyward account and click on the tile reading "Student Health Card". Completing this ensures your student gets the best care possible and keeps them in school to learn.

Make a Difference Through Mentoring

Become a FYI mentor and make a lasting difference in a student’s life!

Volunteers are matched with a student and meet once a week throughout the entire school year, building a meaningful relationship and providing encouragement, support, and connection. Training is provided,

Volunteer opportunities:

• Mornings: Starting at 9:30 AM
• Midday Lunch: Starting at 11:00 AM
• Early Afternoon: 1:00–4:00 PM
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Volunteers must be at least 23 years old.

Your time each week can make a difference that lasts all year. Consider becoming a mentor today! Email us at info@fishersyouthinitiative.org or scan the QR code to get started.

HIJH Book Fair

• The HIJH Fall Book Fair will be September 21-25!

• You are invited to our Panther Family and Community night on Tuesday, September 22 from 4-6:30! See more details here about the evening event.

• If any parents or guardians are interested in volunteering to help out during book fair, our wonderful PTO has created this Sign Up Genius for Book Fair volunteers!

• Scholastic has eWallets available to setup a digital payment option for students to purchase from the fair. (Tip: The school’s zipcode is the easiest way to find our school for the online fair or to setup eWallets – 46037.)

• We will have paper copies of the fair flyers available for students, but if you want a sneak peek at their digital fall flyer for middle schools, you can view it here.

HEPL Children’s Author Visit

Our local Hamilton East Public Library is hosting an author visit next month on Monday, October 19 with author Kelly Yang. She has written several books for kids and teens! (Her Front Desk series is very popular with upper elementary and middle school students.) Registration is open for that event; find more details here.

Try something new this winter or continue with the sport you love! Note: beginning August 1, families will register through our NEW platform, TeamSnap One, at mudsockyouth.org. Visit the programs tab here for each of our winter sports to learn more!

• Girls Basketball: Recreational league (K–8) with evaluations on October 4 (2–8 grade).
• Boys Basketball: Recreational league (K–8) with evaluations on October 5–7 (2-6) and November 1 (7/8). Elite, formerly Rec+, tryouts will be posted soon. Travel tryouts (3-6) for HSE and Fishers are September 13-15.
• Pickleball: A six-week season for 5–8 graders runs on weekends in October and November at IPC North (12520 E. 116th Street).
• Esports: The 8-week winter season (mid-January–early March) is open to 2–9 graders, with matches at the Hamilton East Public Library.

Want to make a difference at HIJH?

Student Council is looking for 7th and 8th grade students who are ready to lead, serve, and help make our school even better!

This year, Student Council will feature Action Committees focused on school spirit, kindness, community outreach, student ideas, recognition, communication, and school improvement.

Pick up an application from bins outside of the front office or from Mr. Chisley or Ms. Dorsel. Teacher recommendations are due September 11th, and completed applications are due Monday, September 14th.

Your voice. Your ideas. Your school.

Get involved with HIJH Student Council!

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