Hembree Highlights
Message from Ms. Smith
Hello Hawks!
I hope you all had a great week. I think the best part of the week for me was Read Across America Day. Reading to students is such a joy because you can see the power of books first hand. To have those little ones laugh and giggle makes me happy. Equally, to have the older students lean in and listen while an adult reads reminds me that books and reading to your child is important beyond "just" literacy. Books connect people. Books connect us to others' stories. Books take us to distant lands. That list could go on and on, but I wanted to take a moment to remind you of the power of reading to your child. As a busy mom, that is often the first thing that gets dropped off of our nightly routine when things get crazy. As usual, this letter is because I need it. I will be recommitting to the practice of daily reading to my kids and I hope you do the same.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
AJ Smith
Principal
Hembree Springs ES
470-254-2905 - office
678-525-7704 - cell
Important Dates
3/7 Northwestern Middle School Rising 6th Grade Parent Meeting @ 6:30PM at NMS (see below for details)
3/8 PTA Healthy Minds Grant Program Kick-Off @7:40-8:40AM in Media Center
3/13 - 3/14 No School for Students / Professional Learning and Teacher Workday
3/24 STEM and STAR Night @6:30-8:30PM
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FADAD2FAAFD0-stem3
4/3 -4/7 Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
4/10 PTA Healthy Minds @ 7:00PM (virtual)
4/11-13 3rd-5th Book Clubs
4/12 Hembree Perk - Title 1 Parent Input Meeting @7:40AM (in person) and 6:30PM (virtual)
4/12 Principal Chat @7:00PM (virtual)
4/17 Healthy Minds @ 7:00PM (virtual)
4/17 - 4/21 Hembree Springs Book Fair in Media Center
4/20 Together We SOAR! Learning Celebration @ 5:00-7:00PM
4/25 Rising Kindergarten Sneak-a-Peek @ 8:30AM
4/2 PTA General Meeting @ 7:50AM
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4/27 Spring Chorus Concert @ 6:30PM
4/28 Field Day
5/3 Grades 3-5 ONLY *Georgia Milestones ELA Part 1
5/4 Grades 3-5 ONLY *Georgia Milestones ELA Part 2
5/5 Grades 3-5 ONLY *Georgia Milestones ELA Part 3
5/9 Grades 3-5 ONLY *Georgia Milestones Math Part 1
5/10 Grades 3-5 ONLY *Georgia Milestones Math Part 2
5/11 Grade 5 ONLY *Georgia Milestones Science
** NO VISITORS OR VOLUNTEERS DURING GMAS TESTING WINDOW**
5/12 PTA Summer Picnic
5/15 - 5/19 Career Week
5/16 Volunteer Breakfast
Congrats to our Best of the Nest winners for February! Way to go, Hawks!
SGC Candidates Needed
Hi Parents!
Are you interested in making an impact on Hembree Springs at a school-level? Do you find yourself hoping you could have more of a say in items that affect our students? Will you be part of the Hembree family for at least the next two school years? We need you to run for our School Governance Council (SGC)!
Our Hembree families are equal partners when it comes to decision-making in several areas including policy, curricula, budget, safety, and personnel. The SGC is one outlet where you can truly make a difference and have your voice heard.
The Candidate Declaration window is now open and will close on March 24th. Our SGC needs to fill two parent seats for the upcoming school year. Please fill out the Candidate Declaration Form here: https://fultonschools.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3TQp89ZbIXwSA0S Elections to fill the two seats will be held in April.
If you have any questions or would like to know more about the role of the SGC in our school, please reach out to our SGC Chair, Ashley Russ: RussA1@fultonschools.org You can also find resources on the Fulton County SGC website here: https://www.fultonschools.org/Elections
Remember, the deadline to declare your candidacy is March 24th. Don’t wait - declare today!
Hembree Parents and Families! Please join us on 3/8 @ 7:40-8:40am for PTA Healthy Minds grant program kick-off. This 3-part series will start with the "Healthy Minds 101" presentation and conversation. We'll discuss strategies to maintain positive mental health and actions families can take. This conversation will include tips on communicating openly and often, coping skills, and creating an action plan. The goal of the event is to educate about mental health, ways to prioritize it and how to get help. We'll have coffee, breakfast, and some fun giveaways!
From Title I
Parents & Families!
Join us for a night with the sun, moon and stars! Our next STEM & STAR night will be 3/24 starting at 6:30pm. Please RSVP using the link below.
Pre-Kindergarten Registration
Parents,
Please visit our website for all Pre-K registration information.
Hembree High Fives
For several years our teachers and staff give each other Hembree High-Fives. They send in an email giving another staff member a shout out. This has been a great way to recognize all the great things that happen here at Hembree. NOW you can give a shoutout to our staff members as well. You will be able to submit every week. These shout-outs, or High-Fives as we like to call them, will be added to the staff email each Friday.
Exciting News! The Book Fair is returning to HSES!
Our Book Fair is fast approaching! It will be held this spring with a company called Literati. Students will have the opportunity to browse the books and compile a wish list during the week of April 17. They can also shop during the school day. Families can shop during our school’s Learning Celebration on Thursday, April 20th from 5-7pm in the Media Center. Parents can also purchase books for their student’s classroom during this time. Please plan to stop by and shop during your attendance of this school-wide event!
Rising 6th Grade Parent Meeting for Northwestern Middle School
Volunteer Training
Please visit the following website to obtain the training:
Mis Pagos Plus
From PTA
Copy Team Volunteers Needed
Hi parents! Do you have daytime availability? Do you like repetitive tasks? The Copy Team is looking for volunteers! Every school day, a volunteer comes into the school to make copies for the teachers. All training is provided, and the teachers are super grateful that we can take this off their very busy plates. Bonus: sometimes you run into your kid in the hallway! Please email sfuchs@gmail.com or text 404/680-8437 if you'd like more information!
Interested in helping in the Media Center? Sign up here!
Join PTA!
Hembree Springs Elementary School
Website: https://www.fultonschools.org/hembreespringses
Location: 815 Hembree Road, Roswell, GA, USA
Phone: 470-254-2902