Hembree Highlights
Message from Ms. Smith
Hello Hawks!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day and welcome to the weekend! I hope it was a good week for everyone. Although it was a short week for our students, they continued their hard work, pressing on toward their learning goals, with Georgia Milestones on the not-so-distant horizon for our third though fifth graders. Kudos to our great teachers who continue to encourage students to do their best even with spring break quickly approaching.
Here at Hembree Springs, safety is one of our top priorities, and we want to continue open communication with our school family when issues do arise. Please take a minute to watch this short video that will be shared with students next week about using kind words and not saying threats to others. Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
AJ Smith
Principal
Hembree Springs ES
470-254-2905 - office
678-525-7704 - cell
Important Dates
3/24 STEM and STAR Night @6:30-8:30PM
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FADAD2FAAFD0-stem3
4/3 -4/7 Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
4/10 PTA Healthy Minds @ 7:00PM (virtual)
4/11-13 3rd-5th Book Clubs
4/12 Hembree Perk - Title 1 Parent Input Meeting @7:40AM (in person) and 6:30PM (virtual)
4/12 Principal Chat @7:00PM (virtual)
4/17 Healthy Minds @ 7:00PM (virtual)
4/17 - 4/21 Hembree Springs Book Fair in Media Center
4/20 Together We SOAR! Learning Celebration @ 5:00-7:00PM
4/25 Rising Kindergarten Sneak-a-Peek @ 8:30AM
4/2 PTA General Meeting @ 7:50AM
4/27 Spring Chorus Concert @ 6:30PM
4/28 Field Day
5/3 Grades 3-5 ONLY *Georgia Milestones ELA Part 1
5/4 Grades 3-5 ONLY *Georgia Milestones ELA Part 2
5/5 Grades 3-5 ONLY *Georgia Milestones ELA Part 3
5/9 Grades 3-5 ONLY *Georgia Milestones Math Part 1
5/10 Grades 3-5 ONLY *Georgia Milestones Math Part 2
5/11 Grade 5 ONLY *Georgia Milestones Science
** NO VISITORS OR VOLUNTEERS DURING GMAS TESTING WINDOW**
5/12 PTA Summer Picnic
5/15 - 5/19 Career Week
5/16 Volunteer Breakfast
Summer Learning Information
Fulton County Schools is offering a summer learning program for elementary students grades 3-5 June 5 - July 3 from 7:40am -11:40am at Mimosa Elementary School. This is designed for students that are not meeting grade level expectations. This summer school opportunity is by invitation only and will be for reading AND math. We will be sending out invitations in the next two weeks based on our iReady Diagnostic reading and/or math results from December. The Dedember data is to only inform and DOES NOT mean that your child will qualify for summer learning. It will be an opportunity for parents to be aware that their child may be a candidate for summer learning. All students that are invited in this "preliminary" round of invitations are asked to register, and students that meet the following criteria will be the only ones enrolled into the program.
Criteria:
- 3rd grade student who received level 1 on math milestones
- 4th grade student who received the below grade level indicator on reading milestones and/or level 1 in math milestones
- 3rd- 5th grade student is performing 2 or more year(s) below grade level on iReady in Reading and/or math (teacher recommendation and/or other data points were also used to determine if this invitation should be sent)
- 3rd- 5th grade student is being recommended by their teacher
- 3rd- 5th grade student is being considered for retention
- 3rd- 5th grade Adapted Curriculum student who did not master one or more Unique Learning Benchmarks
Please reach out to AJ Smith or Morgan Tew with any questions that you might have about summer learning. As a reminder, the initial invitation does not mean that you child will qualify for summer learning and may NOT be enrolled for the program.
From Title I
Parents & Families!
Join us for a night with the sun, moon and stars! Our next STEM & STAR night will be 3/24 starting at 6:30pm. Please RSVP using the link below.
Title I Input Meeting
Parents, Families, and Community Members! Please join us for our Title I Input Meeting on April 12th at 7:40am (in the media center) or 6:30pm (virtual). See attached flyer for more details.
District Input Meeting
Kindergarten Sneak-a-Peek Workshop
Parents of rising Kindergarten students, please join us on 4/25 from 8:30am-10:00am for our Kindergarten Sneak A Peek Transitions Workshop. Do you know someone with a rising Kindergartener in Hembree’s district? Please share this information with them as well. Contact Lisa Dossey @ dosseyl@fultonschools.org to register your student today! We’re excited for our new hawks to join us!
*This event is for parents and future kindergarten students to attend.*
Tips and Tricks from our Math Coach, Mrs. Waller
Real World Math - Has your child ever asked, "Why do I need to learn this math stuff...I'll never use it?" Take the opportunity this month to show your child real world math in action!! Try estimating your total cost at the drive thru, or practice fractions by baking something together. Are your kids saving up for a special purchase? Figure out how much more money they need to reach their goal! There are literally hundreds of ways that we use math everyday without even thinking twice about it. 🙂 Share your experiences with me at wallerj@fultonschools.org and I'll be sure to congratulate your child on using math in the "real world!"
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Field Day T-shirts
*Field Day t-shirts will only be sold online this year. The online store will open March 10th & close April 3rd.
*Field Day is April 28th.
*Price: $15
*T-shirt color: Light blue with design shown below.
*If you have any questions, please email Holly Marzetti: Marzetti@fultonschools.org
*Click on the following web address: https://hembreesprings2023fieldday.itemorder.com/
Playera de Día de Juegos
*Playera de Día de Juegos solo se venderá en línea este año. La tienda en línea se abrirá el 10 de marzo y cerrará el 3 de abril.
*Día de Juegos es el 28 de abril.
*Precio: $15
*Color de la Playera: Azul claro con el diseño que se muestra a continuación.
*Si tiene alguna pregunta, envíe un correo electrónico a Holly Marzetti: Marzetti@fultonschools.org
*Haga clic en la siguiente dirección web: https://hembreesprings2023fieldday.itemorder.com/
Pre-Kindergarten Registration
Parents,
Please visit our website for all Pre-K registration information.
Hembree High Fives
For several years our teachers and staff give each other Hembree High-Fives. They send in an email giving another staff member a shout out. This has been a great way to recognize all the great things that happen here at Hembree. NOW you can give a shoutout to our staff members as well. You will be able to submit every week. These shout-outs, or High-Fives as we like to call them, will be added to the staff email each Friday.
Exciting News! The Book Fair is returning to HSES!
Our Book Fair is fast approaching! It will be held this spring with a company called Literati. Students will have the opportunity to browse the books and compile a wish list during the week of April 17. They can also shop during the school day. Families can shop during our school’s Learning Celebration on Thursday, April 20th from 5-7pm in the Media Center. Parents can also purchase books for their student’s classroom during this time. Please plan to stop by and shop during your attendance of this school-wide event!
"Under The Lights" Girls Flag Football Summer Camp
Open to all rising 4th - 8th grade girls
Monday, June 26th - Thursday, June 29th
6pm-8pm
$125 per camper
All registered campers will receive a MHS flag football t-shirt
Payments can be made via Venmo to @MiltonFlagFootball
Questions? Email MHSflagfootball@gmail.com
Volunteer Training
Please visit the following website to obtain the training:
Mis Pagos Plus
From PTA
Copy Team Volunteers Needed
Hi parents! Do you have daytime availability? Do you like repetitive tasks? The Copy Team is looking for volunteers! Every school day, a volunteer comes into the school to make copies for the teachers. All training is provided, and the teachers are super grateful that we can take this off their very busy plates. Bonus: sometimes you run into your kid in the hallway! Please email sfuchs@gmail.com or text 404/680-8437 if you'd like more information!
Are You Interested in Serving on the PTA Board Next Year?
The PTA Nominating Committee is looking for motivated parents to serve on the 2023/2024 board! Open positions include: Secretary, Communications, Fundraising, Student & Academic Support, Volunteers, & Teacher & Staff Support. Email nominatingcommittee@hembreesprings.pta to express your interest, and to receive more information.
Interested in helping in the Media Center? Sign up here!
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Hembree Springs Elementary School
Website: https://www.fultonschools.org/hembreespringses
Location: 815 Hembree Road, Roswell, GA, USA
Phone: 470-254-2902