Hembree Highlights
March 19, 2021
Note from Mrs. Smith
We are another week closer to Spring Break. We have started getting a little spring fever around Hembree. The kids are loving the playtime outside and under our wonderful shades. We know that there are 3 days of learning at home next week, and I know that learning will not slow down during those three days of remote learning.
Special Message to our Virtual Learners: I miss you all so much. In order to see you all, I am hosting a session next week where my virtual Hawks can pop into a teams meeting to just "hang out" with me. Please pop in and say hello on March 25, 2021 at 3PM. I know it is after the school day, but I hope you will be free to say hello!
Click here to join the meeting
I wanted to give a SHOUT-OUT this week to Katha Stuart. She is our Board Member that represents Hembree Springs Community within the school board. Please tune in to those meetings whenever you can. These meetings help you to know what is going on in the district as well as what is coming.
Also our fabulous PTA has been doing so much work! We had our ASK PTA! en Español. That was a wonderful session. They also hosted the first science night where they made lava lamps. They will be hosting the next Science Night on Monday at 6:30. If you signed up to participate and have not already picked up your materials, please do so at the front of the building.
Lastly, we will have Lost and Found items out front tomorrow from 9 am to 6 pm. We will do this on March 20th and March 27th. After the 27th all items will be given to those in need.
Hembree Springs students will be in remote learning 3/22-3/24, and 4/12-4/14.
This is a change. Students will now be in our building for face-to-face instruction on 4/15 and 4/16.
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Have a wonderful weekend!
Stay Strong! Stay Positive! Stay Well!
Sincerely,
AJ Smith
Principal
Hembree Springs ES
470-254-2905 - office
678-525-7704 - cell
Hembree's Got Talent!
We are looking forward to the 2nd Annual Hembree Springs Talent Show! Our 2021 “virtual talent show” will be shared with our school and our Hembree community. If your child would like to audition for the show by submitting a video of his/her solo act, please complete this consent form NO LATER THAN March 26th. Videos must be submitted by April 16th. You will be contacted via email with instructions for uploading your child's video. We cannot wait to see the amazing talent of our students! If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Tejada tejada@fultonschools.org or Jenny Soberanis soberanis@fultonschools.org.
Mark Your Calendar!
3/19: Deadline to fill out Pre-K lottery registration https://www.fultonschools.org/prek
3/22-3/24: Students will be in remote learning and do not report to the building.
3/26: Talent Show consent form due O6cAwt9OJdRgeQlMmZMk9KO9u7BUNjBOTUtBT1M4RTBKRUs2WE01Nzk4STI5MS4u
3/30: Pre-K lottery held at 9:00 a.m. on Teams. Questions? Contact Lisa Dossey, dosseyl@fultonschools.org
4/01: Deadline to submit 5th grade baby photo vadgama@me.com
4/05-4/09: Spring Break, No School
4/12-4/14: Students will be in remote learning and do not report to the building.
4/15: Students RETURN to Hembree Springs for in-person instruction.
4/16: Talent Show video submissions due
School Nutrition Offers FREE Meal Kits For Spring Break
To ensure children have access to essential nutrition over Spring Break, FREE Spring Break Meal Kits will be available to all Fulton County students, including virtual and face-to-face students.
On Wednesday, March 31st, children will be provided a free Meal Kit filled with nutritious & delicious school meals. Then on Thursday, April 1st, children will receive an additional Spring Break Meal Kit. The Spring Break Meal Kit will contain a week's worth of food to be enjoyed during Spring Break. Meal Kits will include a variety of ready-made and reheat-ready choices. Meal safety, reheating instructions, and a menu will be provided in Meal Kits. Meal Kits need to be pre-ordered. We look forward to seeing you Wednesday, March 31st and Thursday, April 1st, from 8:30-9:30 in the bus loop. To pre-order click here.
Your Input Is Needed
The Federal Programs Department is holding our district Federal Programs Input Meeting. We are requesting parent, community, and staff input into how we spend our federal grant funds (Title I, II, III, IV, and IDEA) and our District Parent and Family Engagement Plan. The meeting dates are March 31st at 9:00 am (Join here https://bit.ly/District_Input_1) and April 1st at 1:00 pm (join here https://bit.ly/District_Input_2). The meetings are scheduled to take place on Teams. Your input is essential, and we value your feedback.
El Departamento de Programas Federales está celebrando nuestra Reunión de “Comentarios de Programas Federales del Distrito”. Estamos solicitando la participación de los padres, la comunidad y el personal sobre cómo gastamos nuestros fondos federales de subvenciones (Título I, II, III, IV e IDEA) y nuestro Plan de Participación de Padres y Familias del Distrito. Las fechas de la reunión son el 31 de marzo a las 9:00 am (haga clic aquí para participar https://bit.ly/District_Input_1) y el 1º de abril a la 1:00 pm (haga clic aquí para participar https://bit.ly/District_Input_2). Está previsto que las reuniones se celebren en “Microsoft Teams”. Su participación es esencial y valoramos sus comentarios. ¡Esperamos verlo allí!
Pre-K Registration
2021-2022 GA Pre-K Lottery Registration
Students must be 4 years old by September 1, 2021. Click here to complete the lottery application registration https://www.fultonschools.org/prek. Applications will be accepted from 3/1/21 – 3/19/21. Parents will receive an email confirmation that the application has been submitted. The Hembree Springs lottery will be held online via Microsoft Teams on 3/30/21 at 9:00AM. No registration documents are required until after the lottery. Please contact Lisa Dossey at dosseyl@fultonschools.org if you have questions.
Información de la lotería de Prekínder
Información de la 2021-2022 lotería de Prekínder
Niños que tengan 4 años cumplidos para el 1 de septiembre del 2021. Haga clic en enlace para registrarse en la lotería https://www.fultonschools.org/prek. La preinscripción está abierta del 1 de marzo de 2021 al 19 de marzo de 2021. Los padres recibirán una confirmación por correo electrónico de que se ha enviado la solicitud.
La lotería de Prekínder de GA de Hembree Springs se llevará a cabo en línea a través de Microsoft Teams el 30 de marzo de 2021 a las 9:00 A.M. No se requieren documentos de registro hasta después de la lotería.Comuníquese con la Sra. Lisa Dossey en dosseyl@fultonschools.org si tiene preguntas.
ASK PTA! in Spanish
For Spanish Speaking Parents:
Padres
Estamos tratando de trabajar para satisfacer sus necesidades. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre cualquiera de los temas enumerados a continuación, comuníquese con Ana María Jiménez al Jimenez@fultonschools.org o al 470-254-9462.
Gracias
AJ Smith
From Our PTA
Annual Fund & Silent Auction
Spring fundraising is underway at Hembree Springs Elementary - this year will even include a silent auction - but you don't need to wait to give to the Annual Fund. Donate on Member Hub today!
Where do your Annual Fund donations go? Every dollar given goes back to support and advocate for the students at Hembree - this is done through teacher grant programs, other staff supports and student enrichments.
Any amount is welcomed and appreciated – without your contributions these investments and programs cannot continue. HSES PTA is a 501c(3) non-profit organization, and your donation could be doubled – click here to see how to get your company to match your donation to Hembree Springs.
Thank you for your support - and stay tuned for more details on the silent auction, coming soon!! If you have any items that you would like to donate to the silent auction, please reach out to president@hembreespringspta.org.
Hey 5th graders… Show Us Your Baby Face!
Every year, Hembree Springs celebrates its hawks leaving the nest with a collage of baby pictures. This tradition is lots of fun, as the kids get to guess who’s who from the set of photos.
This year, instead of a bulletin board, the students (both F2F and virtual) will get to see an electronic presentation of all the photos, and the student who guesses the most right will get to brag all the way to middle school!
Email your photos in .jpg, .gif, or other photo format, or any address any questions to vadgama@me.com with the subject “HSES Photo” by April 1st.
Tips for great photos:
- Include a photo of just one child, without other clues like siblings, etc.
- Send photo in the best resolution/quality that you have
Hembree Springs Elementary School
Email: hembreesprings@fultonschools.org
Website: https://www.fultonschools.org/hembreespringses
Location: 815 Hembree Road, Roswell, GA, USA
Phone: 470-254-2902
Facebook: facebook.com/hembreesprings
Twitter: @HembreeSprings