
Hembree Highlights
11/3

Message from Ms. Smith
Hello Hawks!
Well, this has been quite the week. After the announcement Thursday night, I was spinning. Friday was a whirl of emotions and deep sadness. Saturday I could not pull myself out of bed, and Sunday my sweet neighbor asked "Why are you leaving us?" My heart broke all over again.
I have tried to figure out what to say and truly capture my heart during this time. I am sure that this caught you by surprise, and for that I am sorry. I am sorry that you may feel short-changed with the limited transition. I am sorry that you might be feeling abandoned, but I hope my support at Hembree Springs through the end of December ease your fears. You can continue to email me any questions or concerns. I am also sorry that it took me until today to get this out to you.
I want you to know that you have become part of my family. I am truly grateful for each of you. You have entrusted me with your most precious gifts every day, your children. There is no greater honor than that. I will have a full letter and video to go out in this week's Hembree Highlights, but for now, please know that I am still here for you!
Enjoy your weekend!
Sincerely,
AJ Smith
Principal
Hembree Springs ES
470-254-2905 - office
678-525-7704 - cell
Important Dates
11/13-11/17 Hembree Springs Book Fair
11/13-11/17 No regular lunch visitors
11/14 Thanksgiving Feast for 3rd, K, and 2nd
11/14 Hembree Perk @7:40-8:40am (Title I- Technology)
11/15 Thanksgiving Feast for 1st, 5th, 4th, and Pre-K
11/20-11/24 Thanksgiving Break
12/4-12/8 No visitors or volunteers (testing)
12/12 Title I/ PTA Language Exchange and Holiday Coffee
Congrats to our Best of the Nest Winners for October! Way To Go!
Get Your Hawks Gear Here!
Kindergarten Thanksgiving Musical
Thanksgiving Feast
Please join us for our annual Thanksgiving Feast! The links below can be used to prepay. See the attached flyer for more details. Parents may obtain a pass from their student’s teacher and visit the book fair with their student after their Thanksgiving feast.
Tuesday 11/14/23 3rd, K and 2nd https://osp.osmsinc.com/FultonGA/BVModules/ProductTemplates/Bvc2013/Product.aspx?productid=EN520-13
Wednesday 11/15/23 1st, 5th, 4th and Pre-K https://osp.osmsinc.com/FultonGA/BVModules/ProductTemplates/Bvc2013/Product.aspx?productid=EN520-14
*There will be no regular lunch visitors the week of 11/13-11/17.
Our Fall Book Fair Is Next Week!
The Literati book fair is fast approaching! Our fall book fair will be held November 13-17 in the Media Center. Students will be able to create wish lists during their specials period. The week of November 13th is also when we will have our Thanksgiving lunch here at school. Parents who attend will be able to shop for books before and after their student’s Thanksgiving lunch.
Our online Literati Book Fair companion is now up and running if you wish to browse and purchase books online rather than purchase books in person. The link is provided below. Please note that if you decide to purchase books online, your books will be delivered a couple weeks after we wrap up the in person fair at school. For our in person fair purchases, pre-loaded gift cards, credit cards, and cash will be accepted. Gift cards can be purchased using the same link below if you’d rather not send your child to school with cash. Gift cards can also be purchased for teachers if you’d like to gift any. Students and teachers will have until the last day of the in person fair to spend the amount purchased on their gift cards. During the final few minutes of the last day of the in person fair, all remaining balances will be combined to purchase books for the Media Center. This will allow students to have access to these books if they wish to check them out and borrow: Online Fair and Gift Card Purchases
Online Fair: Oct. 16 – Nov. 17
In person Fair: Nov. 13 – Nov. 17 in the Media Center
Thank you for supporting our school’s Media Center through your book fair participation! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Media Specialist, Jenny Soberanis at soberanis@fultonschools.org.
Give the Gift of Giving!
Hembree Community, we are once again asking for donations to restock out Giving Closet during this holiday season. Through your generous support we can provide emergency clothing for ALL of our students. From syrup accidents in the cafeteria to muddy falls on the playground- your donations allow us to quickly solve these issues without needing to call parents for a new set of clothes. Additionally, we are able to support our students who may need a little extra, in order that they can come to school ready to learn. We cannot do this without you- our community! There are several ways to support us- below is a list of our needs, you may also order directly from Walmart https://www.walmart.com/registry/RR/b693e222-69fd-4e7f-962a-63c08a81ddb4 or simply donate at https://hembreespringselementary.memberhub.com/store/items/873436. These funds are used exclusively to support our giving closet to stock personal items, clothing and school supplies. See the flyer for more details.
From Title I
Join us on November 14th for our Technology Workshop from 7:40-8:40am. We’ll share important information regarding how to check student progress. Don’t have an Infinite Campus account yet? Bring your device and we’ll get you set-up, troubleshoot issues, and offer a quick tutorial. Also- you’ll have a chance to visit our book fair and pick out some wonderful gifts for your student.
Literacy Event Follow Up
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Literacy Event last Friday. Special thanks go out to our teachers and staff who volunteered as well as TCC Wireless, who provided funding for the meal, Reading is Fundamental, Ebeneezer Methodist and our Hembree Springs PTA for funding the books. Enclosed are links to the PowerPoint in Spanish and English. Please feel to reach out to Jenn Mizzell, our literacy coach, @ mizzellj@fultonschools.org or Lucy Gilbert, our parent liaison, @ gilbertL2@fultonschools.org with any questions.
Volunteers Needed for 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade Book Clubs
Parents! Please sign up to moderate book club for your child! We need parents to come in at lunchtime the last week of November to discuss the assigned book with the classroom. We provide discussion questions, but the kids always have a lot to say! Sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FADAD2FAAFD0-45791375-november#/
Copy Team Volunteers Needed
One way to support our dedicated teachers and staff is by easing their workload, and we have a fantastic opportunity for you to do just that! We're looking for parents who have some time to make copies for our amazing teachers.
If you can spare a few hours on Thursdays or Fridays and want to be part of this rewarding volunteer opportunity, please get in touch with Julie Burnley at jkburnley@gmail.com to express your interest or ask any questions.
Join The Hawks Nest on Facebook!
Do you 'like' the Hembree Springs PTA page on Facebook? We have a lot of new families this year, and we encourage you to check out The Hawks Nest on Facebook to find out about all the latest happenings, see photos of our events and stay "in the know." Check out our recent Trunk or Treat pics!
Find It Here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HSEHawksNest
PTA Volunteer Opportunities
Thanksgiving Helpers
Help make our Thanksgiving Feast a success! We could use some volunteers to help prepare and serve our meal for students and families. If you can help- please sign up for a shift below. Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FADAD2FAAFD0-46034760-thanksgiving
Dad's Club Mentor
We would love your SUPPORT! We are looking for adult male role models to volunteer as a Dad’s Club Mentor, serving as a group mentor to our Hawks boys in grades 3rd-5th. The purpose of the Dad’s Club program is to provide students with an additional adult who will encourage them to feel good about themselves, make positive choices, positively connect with one another and give back through various actions of helping others! The mentors will meet as a group with the boys every Friday before school from 7:10-7:40 am. It’s okay if you’re not available every Friday. Any time that you have is greatly appreciated! If interested or if you have additional questions, please reach out to Shannon Reynolds (School Counselor) at 470-254-9456 or reynoldssn@fultonschools.org. Thank you for your support!
Media Center
Mrs. Soberanis is looking for one volunteer every other Tuesday, 8 am - 9 am, to help with shelving. She thinks the shelving will take about 20 minutes. Sign up for a slot here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FADAD2FAAFD0-media1
If you have not already, please make sure you've completed the Volunteer Registration Application through Fulton County Schools: https://www.fultonschools.org/volunteer
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Lunch Visitor Schedule by Homeroom
Breakfast and Lunch Information
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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