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Harrison Parkway Elementary
May 3, 2024
HPE Expectation/Goal is 97%
Upcoming Events at HPE
6-10 = Teacher Appreciation Week
10 = PTO Party on the Playground (6:00PM - 9:00PM)
13 & 14 = Mobile Dentist Visit
16 = Senior Breakfast (7:15AM - 8:15AM)
22 = Kindy 500
24 = Field Day
27 = Memorial Day (NO SCHOOL)
29 = Last Day of School
Lunch Menu - Week of May 6, 2024
Please be mindful there can be last minute changes.
Monday = Stuffed Cheese Stick w/Marinara
Tuesday = Beef Nachos or Vegetarian Beef Nachos
Wednesday = Chicken & Waffles
Thursday = Cheese Ravioli w/Italian Meatball & Garlic Toast
Friday = French Toast Sticks w/Sausage
**Daily alternate entrees: PBJ; Turkey Sandwich on bun, Pizza Pack, Impossible Burger, Bento Box- Hard Boiled Egg, Cheese Stick and Pretzels; Special Salad- Chef Salad. All lunches are served with milk, vegetable (hot or cold option) and fruit.
All lunches are served with milk, vegetable and fruit.
Please consider volunteering in the cafeteria! Sign up here!
Hi HPE families,
Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month?
Mental health for children is crucial for their overall well-being and development. Mental health includes emotional, psychological, and social wellness. You play a vital role in nurturing your child's mental health by providing a supportive and loving environment, fostering positive relationships, and teaching effective coping skills. It's important that we recognize signs of mental health challenges in children, such as changes in behavior, mood swings, or withdrawal, and to seek professional help when needed. Creating open communication channels at home where children feel comfortable expressing their feelings without fear of judgment is essential. Additionally, promoting healthy habits such as regular exercise, sufficient sleep, and balanced nutrition contribute to overall mental well-being. By prioritizing mental health and providing appropriate support, parents can help their children thrive emotionally and reach their full potential.
Social Emotional Learning:
In this week’s lesson, your child will show what they have learned about solving problems. They’ll suggest ways to solve problems in different scenarios and draw a picture of themselves using a problem-solving strategy.
Try This at Home:
If problems or disagreements arise at home, for example, between siblings, ask your child to suggest a way to help solve the problem.
Classes are reviewing SEL skills taught this year.
In this week’s lesson, your child will learn that after causing a problem accidentally, besides saying sorry they can do something to make the situation better for the other person.
Try This at Home:
Encourage your child to think of ways to make amends or do more than say sorry after an accident.
In this week’s lesson, your child will recognize that photos and videos can be altered digitally, identify different reasons why someone might alter a photo or video, and analyze altered photos and videos to try to determine why.
Try This at Home:
When you see advertising on TV or a billboard, ask your child to figure out what the ad is selling. Help them explore why certain pictures, sounds, or words are used to sell certain products.
In this week’s lesson, your child will learn how to successfully solve an interpersonal problem by picking a solution that’s safe, respectful, and can work for everyone involved.
Try This at Home:
Talk with your child about a time when they were able to solve a problem with a safe and respectful solution that worked for everyone involved. Describe a time when you did the same. Point out that solving problems may not always be easy, but it’s worth the effort.
NEWS FROM THE LIBRARY
Support Our Library
Our school library is raising money for new books to support curriculum, reading programs and student requests. Help us reach our goal by making a donation today!
HPE PTO News
PTO Board Members
Co-President: Lindsey Berndt
Co-President: Mandy Leverenz
Vice President: Amanda McCullough
Treasurer: Carla Sklorenko
Secretary: Jamie Davis
PTO Website: https://hpepto.com
Join our email list: https://volunteer-45556.cheddarup.com
Contact the PTO: email@example.com
Stay informed and connected to the HPE community!
Like the PTO Page - https://www.facebook.com/HPEPTO and join the Harrison Parkway
Elementary Parents group on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/harrisonparkwayelementaryparents
Easy Ways to Help the PTO!
For Kroger, login to your online account or create one using the Kroger Plus Card number you already have or get a new one. Then go to www.kroger.com/communityrewards and enroll in Community Rewards. Search for “VA241” and select “HARRISON PARKWAY ELEMENTARY - PTO.”
Download the Box Tops app, shop as you normally would, then use the app to scan your store receipt within 14 days of purchase. The app will identify Box Tops products on your receipt and automatically credit your school’s earnings online. If you find any traditional Box Top “official coupons” on a product, please clip them and send them to school.
Donate money directly to the PTO with the ‘No Frills’ fundraiser! https://no-frills-fundraiser.cheddarup.com
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week: May 6 - May 10th
Show our teachers and staff how much we appreciate them by participating in the days below! Click the following link to view your teacher's favorite things for Thursday May 9th - Teacher and Staff Favorites
Party on the Playground is back Friday May 10th!
Join us for the biggest family-fun event of the school year! Party on the Playground is Friday May 10th from 6-9 p.m. The event is free for families of HPE to enjoy, and we will have games, vendors, a DJ, and other activities to enjoy with friends and family! No need to worry about dinner! Purchase dinner from local vendors onsite: Chick-Fil-A sandwiches, Chicago's Pizza, Samano's Food Truck, Kona Ice, Chuy's chips and dip and Yum Nom cotton candy. There will also be other snacks, candy, and drinks available for purchase. Bring a chair or blanket if you’d like to sit on the lawn. THIS IS NOT A DROP-OFF EVENT.
Volunteers Needed for Party on the Playground - May 10th
Help us make Party on the Playground a fun and safe event! We need lots of volunteers to help with concessions, monitoring games, and monitoring the bathrooms and auction area. Please donate an hour of your time if you can. Thanks for your support! - Party on the Playground Volunteer Sign-Up
The Silent Auction is LIVE and ready for bidding!
The Silent Auction is back and ready for you to start your bids! We have over 100 items and activities you can bid on including teacher experiences, gift cards to local businesses, tickets to sporting events and amusement parks, and birthday party packages! Follow the link to access all these great items - Party on the Playground Silent Auction
Share the link with your friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers! The auction closes at 8 p.m. on May 10th. Happy Bidding!
Important Parent Information
24-25 BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL ENROLLMENT
Enrollment for the 24-25 school year now open!!
Lost & Found
Harrison Parkway Elementary has a Lost & Found located outside of the Music Room for any lost items. On the last day of each month, we donate all items to charities that serve people in need. Please have your student check it out if they are missing items.
Recess Policy at HSE
Recess will be held outdoors whenever possible. Precipitation, sunshine, cloud cover, wind chill, temperature, etc. are all considered when a decision is made for indoor recess. In general, recess will be held indoors when it is raining, or the temperature/wind chill falls below 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Conversely, if 90 degrees Fahrenheit or higher heat index (relative humidity and temperature) is reached, the school will take special precautions for any outdoor activity and teachers will use extreme caution while monitoring students at recess. In addition, students will be provided ample amounts of water before and during recess; Recesses will be shortened or may be moved indoors at the discretion of the principal or designee; Children will be watched/monitored carefully for necessary action. These temperatures are based on recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The full recess policy can be accessed in the student handbook: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1691521899/hsek12inus/q7xtlrb1x9zozvwu9p61/ElementaryHandbook-APPROVED-23-24.pdf
FISHERS COMMUNITY NEWS
News From Mudsock Youth Athletics:
Fall Early Bird Registration runs from May 1st – May 31st:
Grow with the sport you love or try something new this fall. Just don’t miss your opportunity to get out there. Early bird registration begins May 1st at myathletics.com for football (new all-female options through 8th grade), cheerleading, soccer, volleyball (girls and HS options), cross country, co-ed field hockey, fall baseball, fall softball, boys and girls lacrosse stick skills and high school rugby sevens. Learn more.
Are you interested in fall registration scholarship opportunities with our leagues? Families can apply for one per season per child and must apply and be accepted during our open registration period. For fall sports these dates are May 1st – May 31st. Email firstname.lastname@example.org.
Mudsock Youth Volleyball Rec Plus Evaluations:
Open to girls in 5th and 6th grade and (NEW) 7th and 8th grade in the fall who are interested in more competitive play. Evaluations will take place on May 5th and May 15th. Please note, full refunds will be given to athletes who make their school team. Learn more and register here.
Knights Cheer Tryouts:
Open to athletes currently in 4th and 5th grade. The Knights Cheer Camp will take place on May 21st and May 22nd with tryouts on May 24th. Learn more.
Mental Health Concerns
If you or someone you know is at risk of self-harm, suicide, or harmful towards others, please contact one of the following (All lines are free, confidential, and available 24/7):
Community Health Network - Call 800-662-3445 or Text HELPNOW to 20121
National Suicide Prevention Hotline - Call 800-273-8255
LookUP - Call 800-284-8439 or Text LookUp to 494949
Mental Health Issues are common and treatable. Hamilton Southeastern Schools has a contract with Community Health Network and has a mental health therapist working with students in each of our schools. If you have questions or concerns please reach out to your school’s school counselor for further information.
HSE Report It!
A school safety mobile reporting app that allows students, staff and community members to provide anonymous information about concerns for their own safety or the safety of others. HSE Report it!, can be downloaded via Google Play or the Apple App Store. It’s anonymous and reports are made exclusively through the mobile app. HSE Report it! will has no length limitations or the need to remember a short code. Reporters can attach photos, screenshots, videos, documents and/or audio recordings to their concerns and they can engage in a two-way dialogue with a real person.
Harrison Parkway Elementary School
Location: 14135 Harrison Parkway, Fishers, IN, United States