BSE Bear Bulletin
March 20, 2015
Congratulations to Our Regional Science Fair Participants!
BSE Night Out with the Pacers!
The Indiana Pacers and the BSE PTO would like to invite you to Brooks School Night Out with the Indiana Pacers on March 21! The Indiana Pacers will take on the Brooklyn Nets at 7 p.m. at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit BSE!
It is past the deadline to pre-order tickets for this event, but make plans to go out for a fun evening, and support the Indiana Pacers and BSE!
Spring Picture Day is Wednesday!
Spring Picture Day at BSE will be Wednesday, March 25! Flyers were sent home last week with package prices and information.
Inter-State Studios will be photographing only those students who purchase pictures in advance. Photographs may be ordered by returning the order forms to BSE with payment by March 25, or by ordering online until midnight the night before Picture Day.
Because of the lateness in the school year, no retake or make-up pictures will be taken for Spring Pictures.
Rotation Schedule for Upcoming Week
Here is the Rotation Schedule for the week of March 23-27 at BSE:
Monday, 3/23 - Day2
Tuesday, 3/24 - Day 3
Wednesday, 3/25 - Day 1
Thursday, 3/26 - Day 2
Friday, 3/27 - Day 3
BSE Kindergarten Enrollment Packets Available
Enrollment packets for students entering kindergarten at BSE in the Fall of 2015 are available for pick-up at BSE from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please see the BSE Kindergarten Enrollment Information sheet attached to the Skylert sent with this newsletter for more information.
For parents unable to enroll their children during these hours, Kindergarten Roundup for students attending BSE in the Fall of 2015 will be on Thursday, April 16, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at BSE.
HRE Kindergarten Enrollment Packets Coming Available
If you are being redistricted to Hoosier Road Elementary next year, please attend the HRE Kindergarten Round-Up on Thursday, April 16, from 5:00 -7:00 p.m.
Enrollment packets may be picked up prior to the event from the HRE office starting Monday, March 23, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. You must bring the following documents to pick up an enrollment packet whether prior to Roundup or at the event:
1) Child’s Birth Certificate (must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2015)
2) Child’s Current Immunization Records
3) Copy of Lease or Mortgage
4) Copy of Current Utility Bill
5) Valid Indiana Driver’s License with Current Address or W-2 with Current Address
Feel free to call Stacy Koch, HRE registrar, at 915-4240 with questions. For a complete listing of all identification options and more information, please visit the HSE webpage or click on the link below:
Honor and Excellence Nominations being Accepted
Honor and Excellence are two of the terms that appear on the Hamilton Southeastern crest. One might attribute these qualities to our students, and rightly so, but the same terms can also describe our staff. We honor representatives of our outstanding teachers at the end of each year through the Teacher of the Year program. We would also like to recognize representatives from our SUPPORT STAFF who demonstrate excellence in their work.
We are looking for support staff employees who go beyond the normal expectations of their job description resulting in outstanding support of Hamilton Southeastern students and the Hamilton Southeastern community.
Nominees must be Hamilton Southeastern employees. They could be from any support staff category, including: custodial services, transportation, food service, technology, grounds, secretarial, instructional assistants, maintenance, accounting, treasurers, school resource officers, nurses, etc. Qualifications to be nominated would include anything beyond the normal expectations of the person’s job. It could be a “one-time” act or a series of acts.
Nominations may be received from any person from the Hamilton Southeastern community, including: professional staff, support staff, parents, students, community members, etc.
Feel free to nominate past recipients of the award. Past award winners are eligible to be chosen again.
If you would like to nominate someone for this award, please complete the form on or before March 27, 2015. If you have any questions, please contact Jackie Veegh at jveegh@hse.k12.in.us. Be sure to get your nomination in early - those received after March 27 will not be considered.
Thanks for your help in honoring the excellent work of our support staff!
Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZZJHZJF
Have an “excellent” week!
Hot Box Pizza Contributes from Sales During March Madness!
Fourth Graders Vote for Young Hoosier Book Award
Voting is now open through Friday, April 17, for the Young Hoosier Book Award. To be eligible to vote, students need to have read (or been read to) at least five of the 20 nominees. Participation is optional.
To vote online, go to: http://goo.gl/zM5WGf . The link to vote also is available in Brooks School Elementary Media Center Blackboard Course.
Thank you to BSE PTO for having provided funding to purchase one copy of each title for the Brooks School Elementary Library! The Hamilton East Public Library has multiple copies of each title, and Barnes & Noble and Kids Ink bookstores also stock each of the titles.
Young Hoosier Book Award has been a program of the Association for Indiana School Library Educators for more than 40 years.
Again, participation at BSE is completely optional.
Destination Imagination Competitions Coming Up!
Destination Imagination competed in their DI Regional Creative Problem Solving Competition on March 14, and will have another important competition coming up in April! The teams that win the Affiliate Finals tournament here in April will go to Globals at the University of Tennessee. Glenda Ritz is scheduled to attend the Affiliate Finals on April 18.
Destination Imagination Affiliate Finals
Creative Problem Solving Competition
Riverside Junior High and Intermediate Schools
10910 Eller Road, Fishers 46038
April 18, from 8:00-3:00 p.m.
Free Admission
Come see what 21st Century Learning Looks Like
March Movie Night Cancelled
New Family Orientation Night at Elementaries Announced
As HSE School District is preparing for the redistricting transition, we are excited to announce a New Family Orientation Night on Monday, May 18!
If your child will be attending Fall Creek Elementary, Harrison Parkway Elementary, Hoosier Road Elementary, New Britton Elementary, Sand Creek Elementary or Thorpe Creek Elementary next year, please join their staff and community at those schools from 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. on May 18. Similarly, if your child will be new to Brooks School Elementary next year, please join the BSE staff and community at BSE from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., as well.
At this time, you will be able to meet staff, tour the building and learn more about your new school, PTO and community. Your new school is very excited to see you!
Swim Lessons Being Offered
Southeastern Swim School is excited to announce that we will be offering swim lessons at the brand-new Hamilton Southeastern High School Natatorium for Spring, 2015. Daytime and evening lessons will be offered in April and May. Hamilton Southeastern High School is located at 13910 East 126th Street. Group lessons will be offered for children ages 3 and older. Children must be toilet-trained or wear swim diapers to participate in swim lessons.
Openings are available for both daytime and evening classes in April and May. Registration for Spring, 2015, classes IS NOW OPEN. Summer, 2015, class schedules will be released soon. In addition, daytime lessons from September, 2015-May, 2016 IS OPEN. Spaces are limited and will fill up quickly- RESERVE YOUR CLASSES NOW!!
For additional information regarding our lesson program, please check out our website dedicated to the Southeastern Swim School. The website address is: http://www.hseswimlessons.com. You can also e-mail the Southeastern Swim School Director Heather Streett at hstreett@gmail.com or call (317) 579-0164.
Southeastern Swim Club Holding Try-Outs
WINTER SPORTS WRAPPING UP? LOOKING FOR A NEW ACTIVITY FOR YOUR KIDS TO STAY IN SHAPE IN THE SPRING AND PREPARE FOR SUMMER SPORTS? SOUTHEASTERN SWIM CLUB IS THE ANSWER.
Don’t let your young athlete get bored this Spring! Southeastern Swim Club offers multiple practice groups for all age levels, and there are lots of practices offered so that your child can stay fit…Southeastern Swim Club is offering the opportunity for evaluations for all interested new swimmers!!
Come join the fun with Southeastern Swim Club of Fishers in their BEAUTIFUL, NEW 50-meter pool!! Interested swimmers should come prepared to swim a minimum of 25 yards freestyle with breathing to the side and backstroke. The evaluation and consultation should take approximately 15 minutes. Please bring a swimsuit, goggles and towel.
Evaluations
Tuesday, March 24, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 25, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 16, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 18, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Hamilton Southeastern High School Natatorium
13910 E. 126th St. Fishers, IN
Please park in the Athletic Parking Lot, and enter through Door # 9.
If you would like more information regarding Southeastern Swim Club, please check out our website (www.southeasternswim.org), e-mail us at joinsoutheasternswimclub@gmail.com or contact the SSC Swimmer Hotline at (317) 579-0164 and leave a message for the SSC Coaching Staff.
Free Community Egg Hunt Planned
Come join the fun at the annual Community Easter Egg Hunt on Tuesday, March 24, sponsored by the Hamilton County 4-H Junior Leaders. The hunt will be held at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant Street, Noblesville. Egg hunt for ages 0-2 will begin at 6:05 p.m., ages 3-5 begins at 6:10 p.m., and ages 6 -8 begins at 6:15 p.m. Youth ages 8 and under are invited to hunt for eggs filled with candy and prizes. Please bring your own basket.
Youth can have their face painted for a monetary donation. Proceeds will go to Good Samaritan and Third Phase. For more information, please contact us at 317-776-0854, or visit www.extension.purdue.edu/hamilton.
S.P.O.R.T.S. Information
Spring 2015 Registration Update - Most Spring sports have limited openings! Contact the S.P.O.R.T.S. office for information.
S.P.O.R.T.S. Youth Volleyball is seeking board and committee members. There are a variety of open positions with varying time commitments. The season is 10 weeks, mid-August to mid-October, and ends before fall break. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Janet Berg at f.j.berg@sbcglobal.net.
Fishers-HSE Girls Basketball is seeking new board members. There are a variety of open positions with varying time commitments. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Rob Emmerson, remmerson@defur.com.
Programs Offered by the Fishers Public Library
These programs are being offered by the Fishers library in March and April!
Story Time
Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m.- Noon
This is a drop-in story time for all ages and their families. We will read stories at 10:00, followed by an open craft and play time until noon.
Lego Fun
Monday, March 23, 7:00 p.m.
Join the Youth Services for our Lego Challenge. If you would like to leave your creation in our display case, we will happy to show it off for you. Please bring your own Legos. For more information, call 579-0304.
Bullying Stops Here...and we need your help!
Thursday, March 26, 7:00-8:00 p.m., (Grades 7-12)
As part of our ongoing anti-bullying efforts, we are hosting a create-a-logo contest for teens. This is your chance to show off your creative talents and help with an important message. Materials will be provided the day of the event, or you can create your logo ahead of time and bring it with you. Designs will be voted upon for possible display.
Waggin’ Tales
Thursday, April 2, 6:00 p.m., (All ages)
Practice your reading skills by reading aloud to a trained therapy dog. For beginning or hesitant readers or those who love to read aloud. Call 317-579-0304 to sign up for 15 minutes of reading time.
Fishers Teen Advisory Board
Thursday, April 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m., (Grades 7-12)
Would you love to become more involved with the community and have no idea how? Do you need service hours for school? Come check us out!!! We have a lot of fun!
Saturday Story Times
Saturdays (April 4, 11, and 18), 10:00 a.m.-Noon
This is a drop-in story time for all ages and their families. We will read stories at 10:00 a.m., followed by an open craft and play time until noon.
Makers Meet-Up
Mondays (April 6 and 13), 4:30-6:30 p.m., (Grades 4-6)
Explore interests, learn to use a variety of tools and materials-connect, invent and create! Full STEAM ahead! For more information, please contact the Youth Services Department at 579-0304.
Tuesday Story Times
Tuesdays (April 7, 14, and 21)
This is a drop-in story time for all ages and their families. The program room will be open from 7:00-8:00 p.m. You may make a craft and have play time with the early-literacy toys. Library staff will be on hand to share a story or two.
Bricks for Kids
Wednesday, April 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m., (Grades 1-5)
Registration is required. Bricks 4 Kidz classes provide an extraordinary atmosphere for children, where we learn, we build, we play… with LEGO® bricks. Programs are built around proprietary model plans, designed by engineers and architects, with exciting themes such as space, construction, and amusement parks. LEGO® kits will be provided for use during the session.
Fishers Paws and Read
Saturday, April 11, Noon,, (All ages)
No registration is required.
Would you like to read to a dog, or just pet a dog and get doggie kisses? Love on a Leash will have local volunteers here with their registered therapy dogs. Reading to dogs helps kids build self-esteem and confidence.
Harry Potter Hang Out!
Friday, April 17, 6:00-10:00 p.m., (Ages 13-19)
Come join all the fun as we party down with a Harry Potter theme. There will be individual & team activities with an emphasis on The Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry. Come dressed up as your favorite character. If you like scavenger hunts, trivia, magic spells and Harry Potter, than you’ll want to be a part of this great teen program.
I’m Looking for a Book About…
Monday, April 20, 5:30-6:30 p.m., (Grades 4-6)
Learn the Dewey Decimal System for recreational reading and research. Dewey Dash! Scavenger hunt!
Building Strong Families through Humor
Monday, April 20, 6:30- 8:00 p.m.
Join us at for this family-focused workshop from Lisa Cangany, Extension Educator at the Purdue Extensions Program. Humor is very beneficial to build a strong family, and can be a very effective tool to help families cope during the good and bad times. Learn how laughter and joy can strengthen the family unit in this free workshop. Registration is required.
Puppies & Popcorn
Thursday, April 21, 6:00-7:00 p.m. , (Grades 7-12)
Relax with the Love on a Leash therapy dogs. Run through a mock obedience course. Play some fun games and enjoy some warm and delicious popcorn.
Lego Fun
Monday, April 27, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Join the Youth Services team for our LEGO® Challenge. If you would like to leave your creation in our display case, we will happy to show it off for you. Please bring your own LEGO® bricks. For more information, call 579-0304.
The Importance of Preparation: Post-Secondary Success While in High School
Tuesday, April 28, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
David Riegle, Student Services Coordinator with Purdue University's College of Technology (Anderson campus) will host an open talk about the admission process (specifically about Purdue, but also in general terms) and the importance of students preparing themselves for post-secondary success while in high school. Guests are encouraged to ask questions and discuss their academic interests.
YOUR DIGITAL FOOTPRINT: Online Safety for Teens
Wednesday, April 29, 6:00-7:00 p.m., (Ages 13-19)
This program will help teens learn techniques and tips to protect themselves online, the importance of protecting personal information (i.e. identity theft, digital footprint, etc.), highlight the latest online scams and provide information about other services provided by the Attorney General’s Office (i.e. Consumer protection, lifeline law and FAFSA).
*For more details and library programs, please visit our website at www.hepl.lib.in.us.
Lace Up Your Cleats!
Seasons are changing, which means Sunday is no longer the laziest day of the week! Get outdoors, squeeze in some physical activity and find an excuse to hang out with your friends.
Fishers Parks & Recreation’s Spring softball league is back; inviting adults 18 and older to participate in six weeks of play with games taking place Sundays between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Gather your friends, and create the dream team or contact Fishers Parks & Recreation to sign up as a free agent. Either way, Sunday will become your new favorite day of the week, spent getting competitive at Roy G. Holland Memorial Park. This league will end with a tournament, so we will really know which team’s earned bragging rights!
Playing for fun instead of playing to win? Choose between three levels of recreation play: A being the highest , B being moderate and C being the lowest competition level, to make the most out of your experience. Whether you are playing to win or playing as a teambuilding activity, there’s something for everyone! Registration is due by March 27, and this league costs residents $409 and nonresidents $614. Residency is based on the team captain who should plan to attend a mandatory captain meeting at the Roy G. Holland Memorial Park Building on Wednesday, April 8 from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m. There will not be games May 10 and 24, unless they are needed as rain make-up dates.
Fishers Parks & Recreation strives to host diverse programs that residents of all ages can enjoy. Register as an individual to meet some new friends, sign up with office mates to enjoy teambuilding, or get sign up to hang out with a few friends each week. Lace up your cleats and get ready to run the bases with Fishers Parks & Recreation.
Recruit your team and secure a spot today, this league fills quickly!
Celebrate Arbor Day!
As a Tree City USA member for the seventh consecutive year, we take great pride in our Arbor Day celebrations and invite residents to get involved in numerous ways! Express your creativity by decorating a flamingo for your chance to win a Lawn Pride Prize Pack*!
Decorated flamingos will be on display prior to the showing of Gnomeo and Juliet on Friday, April 24, beginning at 7 p.m. Stop by early to vote on your favorite flamingo while we recognize everyone who sponsored a tree to be planted this year! Pack a blanket, and plan to stay after for Movies in the Park!
Ready to decorate your flamingo? Register before April 23 to pick up your flamingo at our office, and be sure your decorated submission is back before 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 23. Don’t forget to share your photos from the event using #FishersArborDay.
*Please call Lawn Pride for a free estimate 317.251.6800 or visit us online at
Wednesday, April 1 - Thursday, April 23 | $3 per flamingo (while they last).|
Register by April 17 using activity title Flamingo.
Tree Planting Call for Sponsors
This Arbor Day, team up with Fishers Parks & Recreation for a special opportunity to support the health and vitality of our community’s park system! Families, businesses, organizations, scout troops, and individuals are all welcome to sponsor a tree for any reason, and a commemorative plaque will be displayed next to the tree you sponsor.
Sponsorship cost varies by species, and trees will be planted in the Spring as weather permits. Deadline for inclusion in the 2015 planting is Thursday, April 23, and all sponsors will be announced during our Arbor Day event.
For more information please visit www.fishers.in.us/arborday, call 595-3150 or email us at parks@fishers.in.us.
Keep Fishers Beautiful
Donate your time to make a difference right here in Fishers.
Keep Fishers Beautiful is a growing initiative right here in Fishers that seeks to improve community engagement, strengthen community pride and maintain high property values benefitting economic opportunities. This one-day service event scheduled for Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m., offers residents countless ways to get involved.
During Keep Fishers Beautiful, there are opportunities to work alongside residents, volunteers, businesses and organizations. The Neighborhood Blitz offers you the opportunity to partner alongside your neighbors, community and friends to complete beautification projects in one of the oldest neighborhoods in Fishers. However, there are also opportunities to complete projects at Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve or other parks in our community as part of Spring Service Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Keep Fishers Beautiful also includes the Spring Recycling Day, where you can finally get rid of unwanted materials at low or no cost. While you’re there, don’t forget to pick up a pack of Keep Fishers Beautiful seeds to plant in the location of your choice!
Searching for more information? Contact Dan Domsic and sign up to volunteer today! Visit www.Fishers.in.us/KFB for details about past events and additional information about the initiative.