Hilltop Happenings
February 5, 2018
Abbotts Hill Elementary
Website: www.fultonschools.org
Location: 5575 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek, GA, United States
Phone: 470-254-2860
Mark Your Calendar
2/5 - 2/9 Jump Rope for Heart week
2/5 - 2/27 Spring Box Tops Collection
2/9 The School Zone performance
2/10 The School Zone performance
2/12 School Governance Council Meeting 3:00 pm
2/15 Full Release Day - No school for students
2/16 Make Up Day for all students and staff - Spring Picture Day
2/19 President's Holiday - School closed
2/24 Father Daughter Dance
3/9 Digital Learning Day for students (Students learn from home and do not report to school)
3/15 Arts Night 5:30 - 7:00 pm
3/20 Jaguar Safari - 5:30 (for Kindergarteners new to Abbotts Hill in Fall 2018)
Important AHE School Calendar Information for February - May 2018 - PLEASE READ!
Clinic News - Flu Season is in full swing!
Flu Season is definitely in full swing and we are seeing it across all grade levels here at Abbotts Hill elementary. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA), and other health agencies, are still encouraging if you haven’t gotten the flu shot yet, there is still time to do so. Below is an excerpt from Fulton County Student Health Services.
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Flu symptoms can vary in their intensity from person to person, and can include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills & fatigue. If you think you have the flu, call or visit your doctor or healthcare provider.
Just a reminder, there are other things you can do to help prevent the spread of flu which include:
Frequent and thorough hand-washing with soap and warm water. Alcohol based gels (hand sanitizers) are the next best thing, if soap and water is not available. The single most important thing you can do to prevent the spread of infectious illnesses is washing your hands!
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and properly dispose of used tissues. If you do not have a tissue, cough or sneeze into the crook of your elbow or arm instead of the hand (avoid touching eyes, nose, or mouth – germs spread this way);
Avoid touching your face as flu germs get into the body through mucus membranes of the nose, mouth and eyes.
If you are sick, stay home from school or work. Flu sufferers should be free of a fever, without the use of a fever reducer, for at least 24 hours before returning to school or work. Remember, return to work or school only after symptoms have improved and after you have had no fever for at least 24 hours.
Try to avoid close contact with people who are sick;
Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with germs like the flu. Viruses lurk in places you would not think about. Everyone is vulnerable to picking up viruses.
Eat healthy food (fruits and veggies) and drink plenty of fluids;
Make sure your vaccinations are up-to-date;
Take flu antiviral medications if your doctor prescribes them;
Again, get vaccinated against the flu – flu vaccination is the best protection against the flu, and wash your hands frequently!
More information about the flu and flu vaccine can be found by logging onto www.flu.gov or visit www.dph.ga.gov
Andie Vaccaro, Clinic Assistant
(470)254-9023
Georgia Department of Education Parent Survey
The Georgia Parent Survey contains 24 questions and may be completed by using your personal computer, smartphone or tablet. We encourage all parents to participate in the Georgia Parent Survey because the data will be used as part of the calculation of our School Climate Star Rating. Survey responses are anonymous and will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis. The Georgia Parent Survey is also available in Spanish. Parents may select the Spanish version within the survey. Results from the Georgia Parent Survey will not be available to the public and will not be posted online. The Georgia Parent Survey link is posted below.
Georgia Parent Survey:
Kindergarteners for Fall 2018 - Jaguar Safari March 20th
PLEASE JOIN US
Tuesday, March 20
5:30 pm
Please arrive promptly, this is not a drop in event.
The purpose of our Jaguar Safari is to provide both you and your child with information that will make the fall transition into Kindergarten an easy and fun experience.
Students will:
· Go through the cafeteria line for a quick snack
· Tour a school bus and learn about riding the bus
· Read a story in our Learning Commons
· Learn what a typical day in Kindergarten is really like
· Visit a kindergarten classroom and complete a craft
Parents will:
· Schedule a registration and kindergarten screening appointment, so please bring your calendar.
· Spring Registration dates are earlier this year, March 28 and 29.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Curriculum Corner by Mrs. Parrish
Georgia Milestones Assessment and Study Guides
for Grades 3, 4, and 5
The Georgia Department of Education has released the 2017-2018 Assessment Guides for the Georgia Milestones as well as Study/Resource Guides. The guides provide practice questions in the same format as Milestones for Reading/Language Arts and Math. Please use the links below to access those guides for practice.
Fulton County Resources Students Can Access at Home
These programs are designed for your child to practice skills to help build a solid foundation for this year.
Username and Password were sent home in numerous forms throughout First Semester. Username is your child’s Student ID number (10 digit/lunch card #).
Password is their Date of Birth in 8 digit form (Ex. 08092007).
Please see your child’s teacher if you do not have this information.
Programs for Reading, Language Arts and Writing:
For Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade and 3rd Grade: iRead
For Grades: 3rd, 4th and 5th: i-Ready
Programs for ALL Students:
Redbird for Math
- Learning.com – A Typing Program
Safari Montage and MackinVIA
Brain-Pop and Brain-Pop Jr.
Social Studies (ES) – access to grade level textbooks for grade 1-5
Moby Max: Abbotts Hill has purchased Moby Max as a schoolwide Resource with access to Math, RELA, Science and Social Studies learning activities for all grades. Please see your child’s teacher for more information. Username and Password are the same as for Fulton County Resources.
Here is how to access these programs at home:
Pathway: Always on CHROME - Go to FC website[Symbol] Students and Parents[Symbol] Resources[Symbol]
Launchpad
Enter the following information to log on to Launchpad:
Username: 10 digit Student ID # (lunch card #)
Password: 8 digit form (Ex. Aug. 8, 2007 = 08092007)
PTA News
Send in those Box Tops! The Box Top competition will go from February 5-23.
The class that collects the most Box Tops school-wide will win a pizza party. The top-collecting class in each grade level will win popsicles! Please be sure to clip all box tops and check expiration dates (expired box tops will not count toward class totals). An additional 10 points will be given for Box Tops bundled in groups of 50.
It's a fun and easy way to support Abbotts Hill! Questions? Email Wendy Christerson: wchristerson@gmail.com
AHE School Musical: The School Zone Tickets on sale NOW:
Come out to see Abbotts Hill students perform in The School Zone, it's a high energy musical parody where Dr. Froid and his offbeat assistants Igor and Marlene zap ordinary students into another dimension of light, sound, music and comedy. Three performances on the Abbotts Hill E.S. stage: Friday, 2/9 at 7:15pm, Saturday, 2/10 at 3pm & 7pm Tickets on sale NOW: $5 in advance, $6 at the door. Download Ticket Order Form Here.
Father/Daughter Dance Is February 24!
Do not delay in turning in your reservation and payment, as this event may sell out quickly. In order to make this event a success, we need your help! Please check out the Sign Up Genius for ways you can help. Contact Caryn Young at caryn.young@gmail.com or Laura Hoover at laura_hoover@hotmail.com if you have any questions.
Staff Appreciation Week is coming up in March. Committee members are needed as plans have already started for that week of events (March 12-16). Contact Jen Vinci (jens0cr@hotmail.com) if you would like to help on this committee.
P.E. News
February is National Heart Month! This week, Feb. 5th-9th, the students will be participating in Jump Rope for Heart activities during their Physical Education class time. Listed below is the information you will need to register online. When your child earns an incentive gift, they will need to pick it up in the gym in the morning when they arrive at school. The “Thank You” gifts will be ordered and issued around Spring Break. Students will also be receiving a collection envelope in their Friday folder. All donations are due on or before Friday, Feb. 16th!
1. Go to www.heart.org/jump or www.heart.org/hoops and search for our school
2. Once you find your school, click on Join the Team
3. Create a username and password and then fill out the registration form
4. Share your personal fundraising link with friends and family right away.
5. Download the FREE Mobile app for iPhone or Android by searching for Jump/Hoops and fundraise no matter where you are!
6. Just for registering your child will receive the free glow-in-the-dark wristband!
PE Staff
News From the Cafeteria - Healthy Heart Promotion
From February 12th to the 15th the cafeteria is doing a healthy heart promotion. Kids can bring in pictures of their favorite healthy heart food and it will be posted. If they buy lunch any days that week their name will go into a drawing for prizes. The more days they eat the better their chances of winning are.
Art Department News
Mark your calendar - Our Annual Arts Night is March 15 from 5:30- 7:00 pm. Parents can come see their child's art work and purchase the art in a beautiful frame. There will also be interactive art activities for families to take part in. Music will be preformed in the cafeteria.
Jr. Cougar Cheer Parent Information Meeting March 5th
Jr COUGAR CHEER
Parent Informational Meeting
Monday March 5th
6:30 @ CHS Media Center
All parents encouraged to attend for important information on upcoming season and tryout information.
Rising 3rd – 8th Grade
Questions: Contact Leslie Glass
Fulton County Schools Now Accepting Applications for Student Hardship Transfers
Hardship transfer deadline is Feb. 28
Applications are now available for parents who wish to apply for a 2018-2019 hardship transfer or to renew a current hardship to another Fulton elementary, middle or high school.
The deadline for submitting a transfer application is Feb. 28, 2018, by 4:30 p.m., with no exceptions or extensions granted. All requests must be received or postmarked by this date and time. The February 28 deadline applies to students and parents seeking a hardship transfer for medical reasons, curriculum differences, and child care situations.
Parents with questions or who need more information about hardship transfers can contact the Fulton County Schools' Student Assignment Office at 470-254-5550 or visit the office's web site.