Hembree Highlights
December 4, 2020
Note from Mrs. Smith
10 DAYS! Can you believe it? We only have 10 days left in the semester. We have several things happening the next several weeks including Kindergarten's Polar Express Day, 4/5 Grade Spelling Bee, and so much learning! With that being said, please join me tomorrow at 10 am for a virtual Ask PTA! We will discuss any question that you might have as well as general topics like: Remote Learning for Second Semester, General Update on Testing, and Water Bottles. I will be leading the session, so please plan on dropping in to get your questions answered.
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+1 470-705-1712,,776528959# United States, Atlanta
Phone Conference ID: 776 528 959#
UPDATE:
This is the link to the recorded Ask PTA! Session on 12/5
Attendance Update:
Please be aware that automatic attendance for remote students is lagging right now. It is taking up to 2 days to record the correct attendance for remote students. Example: Attendance for yesterday 12/3 may still show an unexcused absence for remote students today, 12/4.
Second Semester Election Commitment Survey – F2F or RL Key points
Link to make selection: https://fultonschools.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1SlCTwRkD5mz8mp
- The 2nd semester election commitment survey to select learning environment was sent out on Friday, Nov. 20 to parents/guardians. The survey will be open through December 11.
- Requesting parents to make a 9 week commitment.
- There is a chance a student might not have the same teacher as 1st semester but every effort is being made to avoid additional changes.
- If parents do not complete the commitment survey, the student’s learning environment election will remain the same as it stands on December 14.
Stay Strong! Stay Positive! Stay Well!
Sincerely,
AJ Smith
Principal
Hembree Springs ES
470-254-2905 - office
678-525-7704 - cell
December 15th is School Picture Day!
Face to face and virtual students will get their pictures taken for the yearbook on Tuesday, December 15th. Virtual students will come to the gym between 2:45 and 3:45 PM. We will be sending out timeslots to help control flow of students entering the building. You may park on the side of the cafeteria and enter the gym via the ramp. Please remember to stand 6 feet apart and masks must be worn.
If your child or someone in your family is sick, picture retake day will be held on Tuesday, January 26th, time to be determined. Picture envelopes will go home in backpacks and virtual students may pick up an envelope outside the front door between Monday December 7th and picture day. Payment is due on picture day and any late payments must be sent directly to CADY or done online at https://store.cady.com/underclass. The school cannot accept any late payments. If you have any questions please call the front desk at 470-254-9451.
Closing Matrix
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
Young Apprentice Construction Club
We are honored Hembree Springs Elementary School was asked to pilot a Fulton County Schools (FCS) virtual curriculum offering of the Young Apprentice Construction Club. This pilot is in advance of FCS’s plans for a district-wide virtual delivery through all of its 59 elementary schools.
Students learned how to safely use hand tools to build their very own “PERFECT TOOLBOX” and we are overwhelmed with pride with their final products. Thank you to our volunteers, parents, and students in making this virtual club a success.
From Our PTA
The Giving Tree Runs from Dec 2 – Dec 11
Now more than ever is the time to give to others! Many of our families were affected and are still being impacted by the pandemic crisis. We are trying to find a way to bring the magic of the Holiday Season into their homes. Please help us reach our goal!
The biggest needs are for:
· Children Shoes (New): sizes 10 toddler – 5 big kids
· Toothpaste & Toothbrushes
· Soap & Shampoo
· Toys & Games for children PreK – 5th grade
Our giving tree will be a little different this year. Please place your donations in the bin marked “Giving Tree” situated in the front of the Main Entrance of the school. If you aren’t able to shop but still want to help, you can donate money toward the purchase of items through our Member Hub “Donations to our Community Fund” here - https://hembreespringselementary.new.memberhub.store/store/items/108846
If you have any questions, please reach out to character@hembreespringspta.org.
PTA Advocacy Corner
Reminder! We want to hear from you! What are the questions you have- while we may not have all (or any) of the answers- we will make every effort to track down someone who does! As always, Your Voice Matters! and we want to hear from you.
We will include any questions and answers submitted to the “Ask PTA” questions that feel applicable and helpful to everyone in the next newsletter. We will also host “Ask PTA” listening sessions with “special guests” on various topics of interest based upon your feedback. Email president@hembreespringspta.org with your “Ask PTA” questions today!
Member Hub Store
Take a look at the Member Hub store for new products & features. Buy a Hembree mask for you and your student. You can even donate a Hembree mask to a student or a teacher! And don't forget to get your 2020-2021 Hembree Springs magnet! https://hembreespringselementary.new.memberhub.store/store?category=Spirit%20Wear
We've added a new feature to our store called GiveBacks. If you purchase any of the featured giveback products, they will donate dollars to Hembree Springs! There are some great educational products & subscriptions available to choose from in time for the Holidays and more every day!
https://hembreespringselementary.new.memberhub.store/store?category=Sponsors
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