Hilltop Happenings Important Dates
November 28, 2017
Abbotts Hill Elementary
Website: www.fultonschools.org
Location: 5575 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek, GA, United States
Phone: 470-254-2860
Mark Your Calendar
11/29 National History Bee Permission Forms Due
12/1 Parent University, 12:30 pm - Learning Commons.
Digital Citizenship Topics: Digital Footprints, Cyperbullying and Media Influence
12/1 Abbotts Hill School Musical registration form and fees due.
12/1 International Night Committee Meeting 7:00 pm at The Estates of Johns Creek
12/8 Helping Hands Donations Due
12/14 Enrichment Cluster Showcase 6:00 - 7:00 pm
12/21 Last day of First Semester
12/21 Lost and Found items will be donated to charity. Please have your student check our ever-growing lost and found!
Parent University Workshop - Friday December 1st 12:30 - 2:00 pm - Digital Footprints, Cyberbullying and Media Influence
Wise Kids-Safe Kids- Smart Kids!
Digital Citizenship Topics: Digital Footprints, Cyberbullying and Media Influence. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and discuss the challenges faced by all in this digital age!
National History Bee
Abbotts Hill will be doing the National History Bee again for students in grades 4th and 5th. Last year, we had a student who made it all the way to the state finals!
If your child would like to participate in the National History Bee, it is optional, please complete the permission slip (see link below) and return to me on or before Wednesday, Nov. 29.
The Official Study Guides can be found on these links.
Study Guide (US History) Part 1
Study Guide (World History) Part 2
The preliminary Bee will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 5AM. There will be 50 Multiple Choice questions on both US History and World History. The Top Ten will go on to compete in the final Online National History Bee held on Wednesday, January 10AM.
The Study Guides are meant to literally “guide” students through the most prominent and significant figures and events from history. Reading through these guides should prompt students to think of history not just as a set of facts to memorize, although that’s important too, but instead to consider large-scale historical progress and the truly BIG concepts that tie those facts together. There is so much more history than what is in those pages though, so use these as just a Launchpad for more history exploration!
Enrichment Clusters - Showcase and Donations Still Needed!
Remember to mark your calendars for our Enrichment Cluster Showcase on
Thursday, Dec. 14 from 6:00 – 7:00PM.
You will get the opportunity to experience what your child has been doing in his/her Cluster. There will be live performances, videos, products they have made and much more. Please plan on attending this amazing event!
We are continuing to need materials for our Enrichment Clusters. Please check the Sign-Up Genius for our needs. We thank you so much for anything you can donate to our Clusters.
Click here for the Sign Up Genius for this year’s Enrichment Clusters
AHE PTA News
JAGUARS TO LEND A HELPING HAND AGAIN THIS HOLIDAY SEASON… Donations will be collected through December 8th. This project provides an opportunity for your child to experience the joy of helping others. If you are interested in volunteering, or have questions, please contact Liz Lehnertz at lehn1@hotmail.com.
Abbotts Hill School Musical: Calling all 3rd, 4th and 5th graders to audition for a high energy musical parody. Visit www.abbottshillpta.org/schoolmusical.html for the registration form, audition packet and schedule. Registration forms and fees are due December 1. Volunteers are needed to make this production a success. Contact Penny Grapner, pennygrapner@gmail.com if you can help!
Submit Photos for the Yearbook!
Did you take a picture at one of these recent events? If so, submit it for the yearbook! Simply click on the event link below and upload your photo.
Link to: https://ahe.smugmug.com/upload/nfCsQ3/FunRun
Link to: https://www.smugmug.com/upload/SS46jh/FallFeast
Any questions? Email AHEyearbook@gmail.com
Parent Volunteer Registration - Please complete if you are volunteering in your child's classroom
To keep in compliance with State Law and best practices, for the 2017-2018 school year, we will require that all persons interested in volunteering in the Fulton County School District to register by completing the new online volunteer registration/application process. It is very important that volunteers enter their full legal name as it appears on their government issued ID (please do not use nicknames or “goes by” names on the application). All applicants must wait 24 hours after applying for application processing and approval.
We love our volunteers! Please take a minute to complete this mandatory registration.
Abbotts Hill Spelling Bee
Our Abbotts Hill Spelling/Vocabulary Bee will be held on Friday, Dec. 15. Prior to that, each classroom determines a winner and an alternate by having a class Bee. The winners will take part in our school’s Spelling Bee. If a winner is absent, the alternate will take that spot. Our School Bee is a student event only. The winner will then represent Abbotts Hill in the county Spelling Bee where parents can attend. More details will be sent home with our winner and runner-up after our School Bee.
Here is a set of Grade-level Study Lists for Use in Preparation for Classroom Spelling/Vocabulary Bees:
Complete Set of Study Words and Definitions for Grades 1–8
You can also access the National Spelling Bee site for additional ideas. Abbotts Hill is already enrolled.
International Night Committee Meeting December 1st At The Estates of Johns Creek
Are you interested in helping plan a night of fun while helping our students learn about all of the different countries that are represented at our school? Please attend an informational meeting at The Estates of Johns Creek clubhouse, 2100 Abbotts Bridge Road, on Friday, December 1st at 7:00 pm
Questions: email Jamila King jamilaking75@gmail.com or phone at 941-586-2844