Cheetah Chronicles
Dec 8, 2019
Reminders
12/14-Happy Holly Days Parade
12/23-1/1- Winter Break
1/2-First Day of School for 2020
Positivity Project: Love of Learning
This week during P2, students will be learning about the character strength of Love of Learning. Those that express this strength love to learn just for the sake of learning. When someone has a love of learning, they are intrinsically motivated and engaged in a topic without the goal of receiving an extrinsic reward such as a high grade or prize for their learning. Our Cheetahs are learning so much through their P2 Lessons each day, be sure to ask your students about their favorite character strength!
Love of Learning Character Card
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”
-MAHATMA GANDHI
Join us for some winter fun! Starting THURSDAY!
Did your student log at least 800 minutes on their READvolution Dashboard?
School Expo Tours
Know a family interested in joining the Holly Springs Elementary School Community?! Please pass along our school Expo dates and times for them to register, learn about HSES, and tour our amazing school!
January 7, 2020-9:45-11:00
January 7, 2020-5:30-6:45
Location: Holly Springs Elementary Media Center
Kindergarten Registration for 2020-2021 Now Open!
Believe it or not, Kindergarten registration for 2020-2021 is now open! Welcome Class of 2033! All rising Kindergarteners can now register online HERE.
A child must be 5 years old on or before August 31st of the current school year to attend Kindergarten. Look for more information on the Kindergarten enrollment process by following this link: https://www.wcpss.net/domain/56.
Student Council Coat Drive
Tis the season to give! Please support the Student Council as we collect cold weather clothing items for the Salvation Army Center of Hope. Bring in your gently used items from December 5-December 18.
Anyone who brings an item to O'Holly Night will receive a raffle ticket! (Limit one ticket per person, please!)
Needs: Coats, jackets, sweatshirts, gloves, hats and socks (especially for children)
iStation Screening for Students in K-3
PTA Information and Updates
Do you love kids and gardening?
Garden Club Chair Needed!
Love gardening and want to help share that with our students? This is the perfect opportunity to teach our students about gardening!
Meetings are twice a month from March to October ( you would assist in picking dates) and they are held after school in colder months and before school in warmer weather.
Eligible students are 3rd graders and they will meet the end of their 3rd grade year and beginning of 4th grade year.
We have lesson plans, guidebook and all the supplies you need to run the club meetings as well planting schedules! Parents of the students participating are encouraged to come to meetings with their students to help!
Please contact Melissa for more details! melisllew@gmail.com
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! HAVE YOU HEARD?! Our School Has A New Mobile APP!
We are excited to announce that Holly Springs Elementary now has a custom mobile app! It's never been easier to access archived Cheetah Chronicles, Teacher Websites, Teacher Favorites, Cafeteria Menus, Volunteer and Fundraising Information, and so much more! AND, by installing our app, you will receive important announcements and friendly reminders about what’s happening at our school.
Simply search for our school in your App Store or use these links to download our app today. You'll have a handy icon on your phone and with just a tap or two, you can be connected to our school! Don't forget to accept push notifications so that you receive our text alerts!
iTunes: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1481853108
GooglePlay: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app_hollyspringses.layout
PTA-Box Tops for Education Program
More Info
For more information about your PTA and events coming up, please visit our website at https://hsesncpta.wixsite.com/hsespta or click on the link from the school's site.
New Waterline Construction Set to Begin
The Town of Holly Springs is set to begin construction along School Days Lane next to Holly Springs Elementary School. The installation of a new waterline will keep the town’s water pressure steady so residents will not be affected by extra stress on the water supply when there is increased demand.
Survey work and other preliminary work may begin this week. Construction is expected to begin after Thanksgiving and could last up to eight weeks. Access to the road may be unavailable or limited during this time. Residents should be aware that heavy machinery and workers may also limit access to Jones Park, which is located behind the elementary school. Thank you for your patience.
WCPSS K-12 Parent Site for Math
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.
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!
Eating Lunch With Your Child
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.