Cheetah Chronicles
October 6, 2019
Reminders
10/7- WEAR BLUE to support World Day of Bullying Prevention
10/8-Fun Run Tracks 1,2,3 K-1 @ 9:35 2-3 @10:45 4-5 @ 11:55
10/11-Cheetah Pride Night-Naylor Farm @ 5:00 PM-8:00 PM
10/21-District Professional Development Day-No School For Students!
10/22-Science Fair @ 6:00 PM
10/23-WEAR ORANGE for Unity Day
Tomorrow is World Day of Bullying Prevention!
Join us in WEARING BLUE tomorrow to unite in our stand against bullying!
WE LOVE OUR CUSTODIANS!
Positivity Project-Perspective
This week during P2, students will be diving into the Character Strength of Perspective. Students will develop an understanding that Perspective helps an individual make sense of the world. It provides clarity on what matters and what does not. Being able to see things from multiple angles helps individuals remain calm and learn from mistakes; they are typically highly self-aware. Reflecting on their own feelings, thoughts, and motives helps them understand and empathize with other people. These individuals are strong listeners and ask great questions. We look forward to continuing our focus on P2 this week!
“He who knows all the answers has not been asked all the questions.”
-CONFUCIUS
Parent Communication
We usually send a message to parents weekly and we want to be sure you receive it. The district only uses email/text (and not automated voice calls) to share non-urgent information with parents. If we don't have a current email or text number on file, you will not get this critical district message. Even more important, if your child gets hurt or becomes sick and we don't have updated numbers, we won't be able to contact you. Please reach out to our Data Manager, Annette Ligons in the office at aligons@wcpss.net to share any updates or send in a note to your child's teacher.
Eating Lunch With Your Child
Boosterthon!
Do forget to register your student at FUNRUN.COM and get them a prize just for registering! Plus, don’t forget to enter all the pledges from friends and family to help our school and earn even more rewards. Thank you for the support and GO CHEETAHS!
We look forward to seeing Track 1,2,& 3 families at the FUN RUN on Tuesday, October 8th!
Support HSES by using our School Code for your State Fair Tickets!
PTA-Cheetah Pride Night for October-Naylor Family Farms
Come Support Holly Springs Elementary and the PTA at Naylor Family Farm on Friday, October 11th from 5pm-8pm. 20% of all entrance fee sales will be donated back to the school!
NC Farm to School Art Contest
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture is pleased to announce the NC Farm to School art contest. This contest is open to students in grades K-5. Artwork should feature crops and animals that are grown in North Carolina. Winners will be featured in the 2020-21 NC Farm to School calendar.
Click HERE for guidelines and information on how to submit entries!
Entries are due by Friday, December 13. Only one entry per student but there are no limitations on how many entries a school can submit.
You can view last years winners, finalists and honorable mentions on this website, https://www.ncfarmtoschool.com/htm/downloads/artcal.htm.
Hurricane Dorian Make Up Days: Saturday School Dates Below
Volunteers
Volunteers are welcome at HSES! If you plan to volunteer, you must be approved using the guidelines below. Now is a great opportunity to come into the school and register! If you have any additional questions, please contact the front office.
- All new volunteer applicants must register and have an approved criminal record check prior to engaging in volunteer work.
- All continuing volunteers approved for the 2019-2020 school year MUST reactivate as a volunteer no later than 4:00 p.m. on October 31, 2019. Reactivating volunteers may go to any WCPSS work site where they can register through www.wcpss.net by selecting the Community tab, and then selecting Volunteer Registration. Current volunteers, who provide a valid email address, will receive an email 15 days and 30 days prior to the expiration of their volunteer status reminding them to reactivate.
- Guests: Visitors who are never left alone with students are considered guests. They do not need background checks. Typical examples would include speakers, presenters and community members/parents attending a school event.
- Volunteers: Visitors who may be alone with students at any point do require background checks. There are no "levels" of volunteer status. You are either a volunteer who may be alone with students or you aren't. Typical examples range from a community volunteer who reads with a child to an overnight chaperone, as well as field day workers, testing proctors, and volunteer coaches. The same background check is done for every type of volunteer.
Home Base/PowerSchool
Use WCPSS site linked HERE for more information about how to gain access!
HSES Science Fair- October 22 6:00-7:30
Where: Holly Springs Elementary School Multipurpose Room (the Gym)\
Who: All students, K-5 are invited to participate and come check out the projects submitted.
When: Registration open until October 14
Project Set-up: October 22, 8:50-9:20 am
Presentation: October 22, 6:00-7:30 pm
Registration is open NOW! Go to tinyurl.com/hses-sf-2019 to register.
Once registered, you will receive a Registration Packet that includes all the important information about what is required for your child's project as well as a copy of the Judges Scoring Checklist that is used for their grade level.
Participating Students must register by MONDAY, October 14. Students participating in Grades 3-5 must fill out the required forms for the NC Science Fair found here, and submit them with their project on the morning of the fair when they drop off their projects.
All students will receive a participation ribbon and prizes will be awarded to the top 3 projects in each grade division.
Reflections Contest 2019-2020
Deadline for submission is November 1, 2019
Please register here if you are planning to submit an entry
Full rules and entry form can be found here
Email for more info: hsesncpta@gmail.com
PTA-Paws!
PTA-Box Tops for Education Program
More Info
For more information about your PTA and events coming up, please visit our website at http://hsesncpta.wixsite.com/hsespta or click on the link from the school's site.