NANCY HANKS ELEMENTARY                                 NEWSLETTER           19260 N. St. Rd. 162, Ferdinand, IN 47532 

      Phone: 812­937­2400 option 4        Fax:  812­357­5091 

   “Whatever you are, be a good one.” ~Abraham Lincoln    ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Mrs. Jody Schmitt, Principal jschmitt@mail.nspencer.k12.in.us Do the right thing. Treat people right. Mrs. Ellen Haefling, Secretary ehaefling@mail.nspencer.k12.in.us April 30, 2015    Principal’s Message: I have been proud to watch our 3rd­6th grade students applying themselves during ISTEP testing this week.  Our students are doing this assessment online and there have been minor glitches that we have been able to work through.  As I am sure you are reading in the media, ISTEP+ has been controversial this year with the amount of testing and online issues occurring through CTB.  As you read in last week’s newsletter, North Spencer requested paper/pencil after Part 1 of ISTEP+ because of errors on the side of CTB, not because of our own technology and digital exposure.  We were denied this request until the first day of the testing window opened.  We felt that continuing on with online testing at this stage in the game was in the best interest of the students.  The schedule made for students has been purposeful to only allow an hour blocked out for testing a day.  This assessment has been rigorous and students have had a good attitude and work ethic. Thanks to the PTO for providing a daily treat to give students a break and commend their efforts!  Race for Education:  If you have not had a chance, check out the Spencer County Leader this week!  We have several shining stars in the paper on race day.  It was a beautiful day and appreciate all the volunteers that gave their time to help out.  I will post a total from the generous donations we received in next week’s newsletter, along with a list of businesses that donated prizes to our students.  A special thank you to DeNae Mulzer and Vickie Snyder for extra time and motivation to continue this grand fundraiser!  Robotics Summer Camp is being offered to students that will be in the 5th and 6th grade in the 2015­2016 school year.  The dates of the camp will be June 8­12 from 9:00­11:00 at HHMS.  To register and to see the flyer with information, go to this link http://goo.gl/forms/iFaFyttyrj.  Upcoming Events May 1­ Box Tops Deadline May 4­ Teacher Appreciation Week May 4­ Book Fair Week May 7­ Fine Arts Night May 12­ Special Needs Preschool field trip to Holiday World Play Day May 15­ 5th grade field trip to Frazier Museum May 18­ 3rd grade field trip to Cape Sandy Quarry May 20­ Kindergarten field trip to Mesker Zoo May 22­ 2nd grade field trip to Amish Country May 22­ 6th grade field trip to Mega Caverns May 28­ Field Day May 28­ 6th grade DARE graduation 6:00 p.m.    

Community News, Events, and Extra Curriculars:  Southern Indiana Lifeskills Football Camp - Register Today at: www.JonGoldsberry.com

WHEN: June 19 – Grades 7-12 (Entering Fall 2015) - $100

June 20 – Grades K-6 (Entering Fall 2015) - $35

WHERE: Heritage Hills High School Lincoln City, IN

Summer camps provide insight, fun and most of all, motivation to improve! This camp will be led by Jon

Goldsberry, HHHS and Purdue graduate, Buffalo Bills and Tampa Bay Buccaneers player, and many more

professional athletes. Fliers and registration forms are available in the office.  The HHMS Dance Team will hold tryouts for incoming 7th/8th grade girls for the 2015­2016 Dance Team. Clinics will be on Monday, April 27, Tuesday, April 28, and Wednesday, April 29, from 5­7pm in the Blue Gym. Tryouts will be on Thursday, April 30 from 5­7pm in the Blue Gym.  For more information, contact Kaelyn Bancroft at kaelynbancroft1@aol.com  Reminder to all girls basketball players: HHHS Camp forms are due May 1st.  Also, note there has been a change of location for incoming 4th and 5th graders. They will now be in the Middle School Blue gym for camp.  Volleyball All Skills Camp for ages 10­13 will take place at the Ferdinand YMCA, Sat. May 9th from 9­11:30 am EST. Additional information is available in the office.  Direct questions can be emailed to c.y.skillscamp@gmail.com  Girl Scouts are hosting Girl Power! Saturday, May 16th, 2015 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. All girls of any age are invited

to attend. Fliers are available in the office. Questions? – Contact Sarah Mick – 812-309-4376 or

micksedup@yahoo.com  YMCA Camp Carson ­ Now accepting applications for summer 2015.  Visit us and take a tour at www.campcarson.org. Phone:  812­385­3597  There are also flyers available in the school office.  In partnership with North Spencer schools, the Tri-County YMCA will be hosting a Community Swim Night at

Heritage Hills High school on Thursday April 23 and Thursday April 30. Members of the community will be able to

come and use the pool from 6-7:30 CST on those nights. A small admittance fee of $2 per person or $5 per family

will be charged to offset the cost of staffing. Swimmers under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.  Kaley Burch is a Heritage Hills High School graduate studying Education at Purdue University.  She has played the guitar for eleven years and also sings with her performances.  She will be offering private guitar lessons at her home in Santa Claus while she is home this summer.  Her rate is $15.00 for 30 minutes OR $30.00 for 1 hour.  The best days for her would be Tuesdays or Thursdays and she would be ready to start by the end of May or 1st of June.   If you are interested in this opportunity, you may contact Kaley at 812­393­0609 (text or call) 

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TIPSAW LAKE IN THE HOOSIER NATIONAL FOREST

SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH– 9:00-1:00 CST

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TIPSAW LAKE IN THE HOOSIER NATIONAL FOREST

SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH – 9:00-1:00 CST

Nature Store with items for sale (checks and cash only)

For your comfort you may want to bring lawn chairs.

$3.00 Day Use Fee will be charged per car to enter Tipsaw Lake.

Snacks for sale provided by Perry Central Music Boosters

>>>>FOR EVERYONE’S SAFETY - NO PETS ALLOWED<<<<

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: 812-547-7051

From I-64, take exit 79 Hwy 37 south.

Tipsaw Lake is located 5 miles south of I-64 in northern Perry County

Nature Store with items for sale (checks and cash only)

For your comfort you may want to bring lawn chairs.

$3.00 Day Use Fee will be charged per car to enter Tipsaw Lake.

Snacks for sale provided by Perry Central Music Boosters

>>>>FOR EVERYONE’S SAFETY - NO PETS ALLOWED<<<<

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: 812-547-7051

From I-64, take exit 79 Hwy 37 south.

Tipsaw Lake is located 5 miles south of I-64 in northern Perry County

Come join us as we learn about nature

when the pioneers were living here.

Games, crafts, activities, demonstrations!

Falconry Program at 12:00 Presented by:

Mark Booth with Take Flight

Come join us as we learn about nature

when the pioneers were living here.

Games, crafts, activities, demonstrations!

Falconry Program at 12:00 Presented by:

Mark Booth with Take Flight

The US Forest Service and their partnering organizations

are equal opportunity providers and employers.

The US Forest Service and their partnering organizations

are equal opportunity providers and employers.