Flat Family Weekly News
April 17 - 21
We are up to something good at Hickory Flat!
We are going to have a great week at Hickory Flat!
This week at Hickory Flat:
- Thursday: Join us at Timber Ridge Elementary for the Union Grove Cluster Community Conversations, 9:00 a.m.
- Friday: We are wearing BLUE for Child Abuse Prevention!
- Friday: Spring Festival! Thanks to the previous PTO fundraisers this year, there is a reduced cost for joining in the festivities! We are still in need of volunteers to help with preparation, setup, stations, and cleanup of the event. If you have any time, we appreciate your service to support our school!
- Saturday: Eagles Landing Middle School is hosting their annual Milestones Kickoff Festival! Join us from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. for bouncy houses, food truck, vendors, and student performances. *Please remember Clear Bag Guidelines for all HCS events*
- This month, we celebrate our military families in Henry County! If your Hickory Flat student has a parent or guardian in the military, please share with me a family picture and service details so that I can celebrate our Hickory Flat families! You can email dana.flowers@henry.k12.ga.us. Please keep those photos coming!
Upcoming Events:
ACTION REQUIRED BY MAY 19: Complete the annual Online Registration Updates by following the directions at this link.
- April 25 - 28: Georgia Milestones (Grades 3 - 5)
- April 27: Spring Parent Input Meeting: We need your voice! All who pre-register before noon on April 27 will receive a free gift during the meeting.
- May 1 - 5: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week and Hickory Flat is CRUISING to show our appreciation for our outstanding team! Please see the flyer below for daily opportunities to show the love to our teachers and staff.
- May 16: 1st and 2nd Grades Award Ceremony
- May 17: 3rd and 4th Grades Award Ceremony
- May 19: Kindergarten Completion Ceremony
- May 23: K - 2 Field Day
- May 24: 3 - 5 Field Day
- May 25: 5th Grade Completion Ceremony
- May 10: PTO Meeting (wrapping up & planning for next year)
- May 26: Early Release Day! Last Day of School!
Let's make this a great week at Hickory Flat!
Dana
Send Pictures of HFE Student & Military Parent / Guardian
Mark Your Calendars: Teacher Appreciation Week is May 1 - 5
Kindergarten Registration is Happening NOW! Please see the Summer Program Opportunities!
6:00 p.m.
Hickory Flat Elementary School
Media Center
Family Fun with PTO
Happenings at Hickory Flat
April Wellness Calendar
This April Wellness Calendar will also give you some great ideas for your family. Choose 1-2 activities per week and have some fun together!
Kindergarten Registration
"Know the Code" - Behavior Referrals are on the Rise!
We have seen an increase with inappropriate behavior between peers, especially noting the following violations:
1. Bus Behavior: Students should remain seated for the duration of their ride. They should not be moving up and down the aisle or hopping on or over seats. No physical contact is permitted on the bus (using hands, feet, backpacks, or other objects).
2. Cell phones or other recording technology should not be used during the school day or on the bus. Please "Know the Code" and remind your student that there are consequences, including suspension from school, for recording and sharing images.
3. Threatening language between peers: Students should use appropriate conflict resolution skills and involve an adult if they are frustrated/angry with a classmate. Threatening harm or violence against anyone is not acceptable.
4. Inappropriate Physical Contact: Hands, feet, and all objects should remain to self at all times.
All behavior violations and potential consequences can be found in the HCS Code of Conduct. Please review expectations with your child to follow school rules and maintain Wildcat Way behavior that is respectful, responsible, and safe.
Disciplinary consequences will be issued as aligned to the HCS Code of Conduct. If you have any questions, please reach out to Christopher Dowell by calling (770)898-0107.
PTO News
Volunteer Sign-Up Links
Volunteers are needed to assist before, during, and after the event. Please sign up using this link. Any donations of your time and energy are much appreciated!
May 3: Teacher Appreciation Breakfast
We are excited to honor the teachers & staff at Hickory Flat! We need help setting up, serving breakfast, and cleaning up from approximately 6:50 - 8:15 a.m. Please sign up using this link.
Hickory Flat Elementary
Email: dana.flowers@henry.k12.ga.us
Website: https://schoolwires.henry.k12.ga.us/hfe
Location: 841 Brannan Road, McDonough, GA, USA
Phone: (770)898-0107
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HickoryFlatElementary
Twitter: @HFEmiway