Head's Highlights

April 14, 2023

Where Learning Comes First

Principal's Post

Dear Head Community,

It was wonderful to come back to so many smiling faces on Monday! I hope everyone had a wonderful Spring Break. Fourth grade enjoyed their field trip to Sparkles on Thursday. They learned so much about light and sound - and had fun while doing so.

I hope to see you tonight at our Spring Dance - I'll be in my 80s gear - It's NEON night!

Have a wonderful weekend!

PTA News You Can Use

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Photos Needed for 5th Grade Slide Show! April 30th DEADLINE!

On the last day of school, we will be sharing a slide show of photos during their special 5th grade graduation lunch. We need each family to submit up to 5 photos of their sweet kiddo. These can be from any time in their life.

Access this Google Form to submit your photos by April 30th.

ATTENTION ALL PARENTS: AN END OF THE YEAR MESSAGE FROM THE CAFETERIA

As we approach the end of the school year, we wanted to remind you that per our charge policy, students will not be able to charge their meals after April 30th. If a student does not have sufficient funds on their account after April 30th, they will receive an alternate meal until sufficient funds are applied to their account. In order to avoid this situation, we strongly encourage you to ensure that your child has enough funds on their account through the last day of school, which is May 24.

If your student receives free meal benefits, those will continue through the end of the school year.

Additionally, if your child has a negative balance we kindly ask that all negative balances are paid no later than May 22.

If you have any questions please contact Doris Brewer, cafeteria manager.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider

Kindergarten Registration

🍎Do you have a child that will be starting Kindergarten next year?🍎

Kindergarten Registration for the 2023-2024 school year is coming soon! The online registration process will open on Monday, April 10th. When completing the online registration form, please make sure to select the 2023-2024 school year from the drop-down list.

Please mark these important dates on your calendar! For more information, please visit our website: https://www.gcpsk12.org/heades/kindergartenregistration

Media Center Games

Battle of the Books is coming to Head Elementary on May 17th, and you can help your students sign up below on the Google Form.

This fun game show is for students in 1st-5th grades.

Blue Bookmarks (Beginning Books Typically 1st & 2nd Grades)

Green Bookmarks (Medium Books Typically 3rd & 4th Grades)

Red Bookmarks (Advanced Books typically 4th & 5th Grades)

Students reading above their grade level can choose a higher level. After reading, students should take the AR test on the book. This competition is open to all students who have read most of the books on the list.

Note: We have added 3 new books to the red group because we have 4th & 5th graders who have already read all the books! These will be bonus questions. The books are on the new bookmark below.

The competition will be May 17th during school. Students will complete the answers on their Chromebooks. We will check the leader board often during the competition to add excitement.

The main goal of Battle of the Books is to encourage children to read independently before the end of the year testing...because reading makes you smarter!

Here is the link to sign up for Battle of the Books 2023!

https://bit.ly/HESbattleofthebooks2023

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First & Second Grade

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Third & Fourth Grade (some Second)

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Fourth & Fifth Grade

GEORGIA MILESTONES RESOURCES (Grades 3, 4, 5)

If you are looking for resources to help your student prepare for the Georgia Milestones, please visit:

https://www.gcpsk12.org/heades/georgia-milestones

You will find parent information flyers, printable study resource guides, links to practice sites, and more...

Grade 5 students - Act fast to get your sign at Signarama! Click the link below to Sign Up and Pay

https://sar10679-2.store.corebridge.net/head-elementary

Attention Brookwood High School Seniors - Class of 2023

Come join us at Head Elementary on Monday, May 22nd at 1:30 PM. Please RSVP by using the link below so we may include you in our Bronco Senior Walk. We can't wait to see you all!

Don't forget to wear your cap and gown! Parents are welcome.

Please meet in the Head Elementary Media Center by 1:15 PM.

RSVP: https://bit.ly/HEADESseniorwalk2023

Four Front Row Seats - 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony

Principal for a day was fun! Now it's time to bid on 4 front row seats at Head's Fifth Grade Promotion Ceremony. Bidding closes May 5th at 10 PM. Doors open at 6:30 on May 23rd, and the event begins promptly at 7:00 PM. Bid for these seats, and you won't have to try to beat the crowd.