Abbotts Hill Hilltop Happenings
October 11, 2017
Abbotts Hill Elementary
Upcoming Events and Important Dates
October 13 - Reflections Showcase Awards Ceremony 7:00 am Learning Commons
October 16 - Fun Run Pep Rally 1:00 pm Gym
October 17 - Hearing and Vision Screening for 1st, 3rd, 5th Grades
October 18 - ESOL Parent Meeting 8:00 - 9:45 am Room A102
October 20 - Parent University - Digital Citizenship 12:30-2:00 pm Learning Commons
October 20 - RSVP due for Fall Feast
October 23 - School Governance Council Meeting 3:00 pm
October 26 - Fun Run: 4th/5th Grade 8:20 - 9:15; K/1st Grade 9:25-10:10; 2nd/3rd 12:30-1:45
November 2 - Fall Feast in the Cafeteria for 4th, 3rd and 2nd grade students and guests (RSVP's due by 10/20)
November 3 - Fall Feast in the Cafeteria for Kindergarten, 1st and 5th grade students and guests (RSVP's due by 10/20)
Curriculum Corner - Enrichment Cluster Donations Needed
Enrichment Clusters Fall 2017
Enrichment Clusters will begin this month, on Thursday, October 19. Here are the dates for our Clusters. They will take place from 7:50 – 8:50 in the morning.
Here are the Thursday dates:
Oct. 19
No Cluster on Oct. 26 because of the Fun Run
Nov. 2
Nov. 9
Nov. 16
Nov. 30
Dec. 7
Dec. 14
Dec. 14 - Enrichment Showcase from 6:00 to 7:00 that night.
Last week and this week, I have been talking about and showing all students in grades 1st – 5th, all the Enrichment Clusters that we are offering this Fall. This week, each student will choose their 3 favorites. Each students will get one of their 3 choices.
Please mark your calendars for our Enrichment Cluster Showcase, Thursday, December 14 from 6:00 – 7:00. This is a wonderful evening experience where your child will show you what they did during their Cluster!
I also have Sign-Up Genius in place for donations to help make our Clusters run smoothly. If you would like to donate, please follow this link. Thanks SO much for your help in advance!!!
Here’s to a GREAT learning year at Abbotts Hill!
Sign-Up Genius Link for Enrichment Cluster Donations
Click here for the Sign Up Genius for this year’s Enrichment Clusters
A HUGE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SENT IN DONATIONS LAST YEAR FOR OUR ENRICHMENT CLUSTERS! ALL YOUR DONATIONS WERE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!
WE ARE NOW STARTING OUR FALL 2017 ENRICHMENT CLUSTERS.
This list will be updated weekly as needs arise so please check the list each week. Dates are included so materials can be purchased and sent in before those Cluster activities begin.
The Enrichment Clusters will run from Thursday, October 19 through Thursday, December 14.
Any materials you can provide would be greatly appreciated!!
Thank you SO much in advance for all your help!
Yearbook Cover Art Contest
Draw a picture of your favorite activity at Abbotts Hill. This can be a time during your school day, or at your favorite AHE event. Show Jazzy Jan in the scene!
Submit art on: 8.5” x 11” sheet of white paper, vertical (portrait) orientation. All entries must include: Your name, grade and teacher written in PENCIL on the back of your artwork (NOT FRONT COVER!)
Tips for a good entry: Use up the whole sheet of paper. Not a lot of white space – use lots of color! (including the background). Mix up your medium! (play with one or more of the following: markers, crayons, water colors, oil pastels, etc.) Coloring with a pencil or pen sometimes doesn’t work well on the image when scanned.
ALL ENTRIES DUE BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd
Submit your drawing to the AHE Front Desk. Questions? Email AHEyearbook@gmail.com
Learning Commons News
First Grade Veteran's Day Celebration on November 7th
Our first graders are excited about their upcoming Veteran's Day event which will take place on Tuesday, November 7th at 8:30 in the cafeteria. All first grade families are invited to attend!
We'll be honoring veterans from the Johns Creek Veterans Association and would also love to honor veterans from within our Abbotts Hill family! Please let Mrs. Dickinson know if you are veteran and can join us by emailing her at dickinson@fultonschools.org.
Girls on the Run is Looking For Coaches!
Girls on the Run will be returning to Abbotts Hill for the Spring 2018 season! This program, for girls in 3rd through 5th grade, is looking for a couple of parent volunteers to serve as coaches. Coaches do not need to be runners, they just need to be able to commit 4 hours per week for 10-12 weeks. Girls on the Run will take place Tuesdays and Thursdays immediately after school. For more information on becoming a GOTR coach, visit: https://www.girlsontherunatlanta.org/Coach
Coach training events will be on December 2, January 6, January 13, or January 27.
Questions? Contact Caryn Young, AHES Site Liaison & Coach, at caryn.young@gmail.com
You and your daughter will both be glad you volunteered!
Technology Fair Registration for 3rd, 4th and 5th Graders
ATTENTION THIRD, FOURTH, AND FIFTH GRADERS- ARE YOU SOMEONE WHO LOVES TECHNOLOGY? HERE'S YOUR CHANCE TO LEARN SOMETHING NEW AND SHOWCASE YOUR SKILLS. IT'S TIME TO REGISTER FOR THE TECHNOLOGY FAIR! Click on the links to learn more and to register! Registration and Parent Consent forms are due back to Mrs. Dickinson in the Learning Commons by Monday, October 16th.
Where in the World is Jazzy Jan?
Do you want to share your own family heritage and culture with others at school? Please consider making a short video (3 to 5 min.) We would like to share it with all students during Lunch time once a month. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Joy Kim at kimjoy@fultonschools.org