907 South SR 267, Avon, IN 46123

Phone: 317-544-6300, Fax, 317-544-6301

Email-www.avon-schools.org

School Hours:

8:50 AM—3:40 PM

Students are TARDY if not in class by

8:50 AM

Hickory Calendar

May 16– 4th Graders visit AIS West 9:15-10:30

May 23-Kindy 500@ 12:45 All Kdg. Classes

May 24– 4th Grade Farewell Party @ 1:30pm

May 25- Field Day all day

May 26– LAST DAY for students-Report Cards Sent Home

May 26– Convo at 1:30pm-gym May 27– Teacher Record

Day– NO STUDENTS July 27– First Day of

School for students

Once Again- Four Star School

Hickory Elementary is recognized as a Grade A School

by the Indiana Department of Education.

Lunch Times

FDK- 11:35—12:05

1st- 11:00—11:30

2nd- 11:20—11:45

3rd- 12:00—-12:25

4th- 12:15-—12:40

Highlights, Issue 20 May 13, 2016

From the Principal-Mr. Keary Rininger

Hickory Families: As I began to write this last letter for the Hickory Highlights this school year, my mind took me back to August 31st-my first day as principal at Hickory Elementary. It was such an exciting, energetic, and at times overwhelming day. I would not change that day or any of the other days that followed. It has been my pleasure to serve as principal at such an amazing school! I have enjoyed getting to know all of the students, staff, and families at Hickory! I want to thank all of you for making me feel welcome, and I also appreciate all that you do for our school! We have the best PTO, and I want to personally thank all of our board members and volunteers. You are making a huge difference in the lives of so many students by donating your time to our school. If you aren’t currently involved with PTO, then I encourage to consider this for the coming school year. I hope that you all enjoy some wonderful family time this summer! For some great summer activity ideas, go to the link on the bottom of page 4 of this newsletter. I look forward to hearing about your summer fun when students return back to school in late July.

Sincerely,

Keary Rininger

At this time of year, the Hickory Office receives inquiries regarding the attendance policy and the End of the Year Awards for Attendance. We hope the following information will help to clarify our award protocols. Perfect Attendance – This award is earned by attending 180 days in a school calendar year without leaving early or coming in late due to ill, doctor appointment or any other reason. Perfect is perfect! Outstanding Attendance - This award is earned by attending a minimum of 178 of the 180 student days in a school calendar year. Three tardies and/or early dismissals disqualify students from receiving this recognition.

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Parents,

Many of you may not be

aware that Kroger recent-

ly began giving back

to the community by of-

fering their custom- ers the

opportunity to sign-up for the Kroger Community Re-

wards Program. You still earn your own award points,

but just by signing up, Kroger will donate a portion of

your purchases to the school of your choice. In just the

past 2 months, with only 18 households signed up,

Hickory has earned $221.93. Please take a few minutes

to click on the link below and follow the instructions,

and before you know it, your normal grocery purchases

will help fund our school.

Simply go to krogercommunityrewards.com and click on Sign in or Register. Use the NPO number 61508 to register for Hickory Elementary. If you already have a Kroger Plus card, you can register with your existing card number. If you do not yet have a Kroger Plus card, you can register for one at any Kroger customer service desk.

Mrs. Bingaman and Ms. Trent would like to thank you for supporting the Hickory Library. The sales for the Spring Book Fair totaled $10, 781.10 and the money earned in All For Book donations totaled $293.01. Fantastic!!

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A reminder that students may not have a negative balance on their lunch accounts. An alternative meal will be provided to students without lunch money in their accounts consisting of a peanut butter sandwich and milk. You may still send in money to deposit in your child’s lunch account. Excess funds will be rolled over for the 2016/2017 school year, if applicable. If your child is leaving the district, you may request a refund via our website at www.avon-schools.org/supportservices. Please contact Diana Batten with any questions or concerns. Diana Batten, 317-544-6300 Ext.6361 drbatten@avon-schools.org

From the Hickory Café For access to all ACSC Academic, Athletic, and Arts Camps offered this summer, click on the 2016 Summer Camp Catalog below.

Kindergarten Matthew Armstrong

Sahib Singh

Lillian Spenos

Niko Merlin

Averi Lance

Javari McBride

Katie Huckaby

4th Grade Madison Pappas

Kaiden Haughey

Mabrie Lasater

Nikhil Mahant

Laura Fales

Dagmawi Aberra

Paige Byers

Grant Robinson

Emily Taylor

Seth Abercrombie

1st Grade Macy Montgomery

Rodil Cerrato-Sosa

Emma McClain

Simon Johnson

Brooklynn Crockett

Jeffrey Allen

Brooke Widner

2nd Grade Solana Foto

Harvir Lakhan

Sam Rogers

Ben Saucerman

Jayce Patterson

Emma Dirrim

Noah Gurka

3rd Grade Aubrey Highfield

Noah Lacey

Serenity McWilliams

Ethan Pitcock

Samantha Freed

Dane Rodgers

Isaac Nicolosi

Cara Meissner

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Click on the links below to

view opportunities and

events offered in Hendricks

County

More Info:

Click Here

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