Cheetah Chronicles
January 20, 2018
Reminders
1/22 - Welcome back Track 4!
1/26 - Spirit Day - Bedroom Slippers
1/26 - Triple Feature (Book Swap, Dinner and Family Movie Night)
Snow Makeup Days
- Arrival Time: Our arrival time on these Saturdays will run from 8:50-9:20 as it normally does.
- Instructional Day: The instructional day runs from 9:20-12:50
- Dismissal: Dismissal will run from 12:50-1:20.
- Before and After School Care: If you participate in this program it will be available starting at its normal time (6:30AM) and will close at 3:00PM
EOG Testing Dates
Track 1
Thursday, May 24th
3rd Grade ELA
5th Grade Science
Friday, May 25th
3rd Grade Math
Wednesday, May 30th
4th Grade ELA
5th Grade ELA
Thursday, May 31st
4th Grade Math
5th Grade Math
Tracks 2, 3 & 4
Monday, June 18th
3rd Grade ELA
5th Grade Science
Tuesday, June 19th
3rd Grade Math
4th Grade ELA
Wednesday, June 20th
4th Grade Math
Thursday, June 21st
5th Grade ELA
Friday, June 22nd
5th Grade Math
Scrambled Legs Running Club
The 2018 Spring season will run for 7 weeks on the following WEDNESDAYS from 4:15-5:30: March 7, March 14, March 21, March 28, April 4, April 11, and Friday April 20 which will be practice & team dinner. The season will conclude with the 2nd Annual Run for Dee Dee 5k in Holly Springs on Saturday, April 21st. Participation in the 5k is optional. More information is available on the website.
IMPORTANT: Run club will be limited to the first 100 runners who register through the website.
Registration will begin at 6:00 AM on February 8th for 5th grade ONLY.
Registration for 3rd and 4th grade will begin at 6:00 AM on February 9th.
The Scrambled Legs Run Club is for students at any ability level from walkers to competitive racers. Due to limited number of spots, please only sign up if you are willing to put in your best effort at each practice.
VOLUNTEERS/COACHES ARE ALSO NEEDED! More information can be found on the website.
www.hollyspringses.wcpss.net > STUDENTS > SCRAMBLED LEGS RUN CLUB
Planning for the 2018-2019 School Year
Track Change Requests
Welcome Ms. Zadell and Ms. Daniel!
Student Assignment Updates
In December, the Board of Education approved the 2018-2019 Student Enrollment Plan.
The address lookup feature found HERE is a good resource if you have any questions about if/how you are affected by this plan.
Any student with a base school that is on the traditional calendar may apply to attend a designated year round school for their address during the Magnet/Year Round Application Period (Jan. 10-Feb. 5). This was extended to February 5th due to the inclement weather.
Rising 5th grade students only will be able to grandfather back to their previous school and their siblings will be able to join them but for 1 year only. All grandfathered students will be approved, but without district bus transportation, if the request is made during the Request for Transfer Period (Feb. 20-Mar. 6)
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten registration for the 2018-2019 school year was scheduled for Thursday, January 4th. Due to WCPSS being closed, Kindergarten registration began on Monday, January 8th. You can come by the school to register your Kindergartener at any point. Enrolling early helps for planning purposes. Please review the enrollment process by following the link below. Please also help us by communicating with your friends, family, and neighbors. http://www.wcpss.net/Page/275
Early Release Days
Early Release-Our next Early Release for the 2017-2018 school year is February 9th. Students are dismissed at 1:20pm. The other ER dates for the year are as follows:
March 2
March 29
PTA Updates
Calling All Talent
Just as soon as we enter the New Year, it will be time to register for the 2018 HSES Talent Show, "Cheetahs Got Talent". We hope students will use the winter break to work on their acts, which could include dance, vocal, musical, comedy, magic, or other types of live performances. If music is incorporated, please pick at least 2 songs, in order to avoid a duplication of acts.
This year we will be registering for Talent Show via our website at http://hsesncpta.wixsite.com/hsespta. We have limited spots, so read carefully how to register your Cheetah. This event is run on a first-come-first-served basis. Once spots are filled, we will begin a waiting list. You will be notified by January 19th of your Cheetah’s Talent Show status (made the cutoff or wait listed).
Mark your calendars for these important dates:
January 12th at 7:00 a.m. (not before)
Registration for All Tracks
Sign up on our website– http://hsesncpta.wixsite.com/hsespta
February 1st - All tracks
All music must be turned in order to get approval. (Drop in front office or email to hsesncpta@gmail.com.)
February 12th, Monday
4:15 p.m.
Rehearsal on stage
February 13th, Tuesday Mandatory
4:15p.m.
Dress Rehearsal on Stage
February 15th, Thursday Optional
4:15 p.m.
Rehearsal on Stage prior to show
February 15th, Thursday
6:00 Talent Show!!!
**More information will be available at http://hsesncpta.wixsite.com/hsespta
Thank you and we hope you will encourage your student(s) to participate!
Triple Feature
Book Swap, Pre Paid Dinner & Family Movie Night!
Friday, January 26h
Annual Book Swap from 4:30 – 6:15
Clear off your bookshelves and donate books you no longer need. There will be drop boxes in the lobby starting on Monday (Dec. 18th) with a sign-up sheet to record the child’s name, teacher and number and of books donated. We are looking for books Pre-K to middle school level. (Please, no board books.) For the adult crowd, parenting, cooking, educational or crafting books are also accepted.
For every book you donate, your child can come to the book swap on Jan. 26 and pick out a “new” book. (Maximum of 6 “new” books, no maximum number for donations!) After the book swap, teachers will have an opportunity to choose from any remaining books for their classroom libraries. Anything left after that will be donated to the Wake County “Wake Up and Read” Program.
Pre-Ordered Dinner available from 5:30 – 6:30
Pre-order your pizza dinner using the form below. Each meal will include 2 slices of cheese pizza, carrots or chips, and water for $5. Return the form below with your name, money and order then check in that night to receive your meal(s). One of our school groups will be selling snacks and additional water bottles.
Family Movie Night will begin at 6:30
We will be showing a ‘G’ rated movie “The Lion King” on a big screen. Chairs will be set up in the back of the room or bring a blanket and pillow to get comfy! Come out and join us for an evening of fun, family entertainment!
Order forms will be coming home with your student or use this link to print one. Please email hsesncpta@gmail.com with any questions!