Hawk Flock Family News

I'm not sure that it is the most wonderful time of the year, but it is certainly one of my favorites. This past weekend we had a wonderful few days off to enjoy time with family and friends. In just a few short weeks we will be fortunate to have even more time to spend with those we care about most. Before we get there though, we have more opportunities to not only engage students in learning, but also in creating memorable work and events.

While it is great to look ahead, I want to highlight a couple of fantastic events we had during the month of November. In a first ever, our Native American Education Specialist Otellie Trujillo coordinated an assembly for all of our students. Working with representatives from the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, students were able to hear, see, and learn from presenters and tribal dancers. It was a fantastic experience for students and adults. We hope to continue this partnership and expand opportunities for learning and engagement.

We also were able to host another fantastic group within our community during our Veterans Day assembly. There were nearly 20 veterans at Heddeen for the assembly, each of whom had a couple opportunities to play an active part in the assembly. Our student body did a great job singing some of the songs as a whole group, while our Hawks Choir did a fantastic job singing both as a group as well as highlighting some soloists. Our ASB officers did a super job narrating a play and helping everyone learn more about Veterans Day. Thanks to Ms. Keeler for making this all happen (and for being a veteran too;-).

I have included some other information and images below and encourage you to take some time to review the information, as well as add some critical dates to you calendars. As always, reach out if you have any questions or input.

Take care,

Don Sims

Our PTO is a small, but mighty group of fantastic family members who support our students, staff, and community.

We would love to see more families and staff participate as we all know that "many hands make light work". (John Heywood)

If you want to participate, you just need to reach out and offer to volunteer. Anyone working with our students directly though will still need to complete the district process for getting approved to volunteer.

1. Every Friday throughout the year, PTO alternates selling "Books for a Buck" or "Friday Treats". Students look forward to these events and for $1 or less they get to choose and item of their choice.

2. Every second Monday of the month, PTO will be meeting in the Hedden Library. The next meeting is on Monday, December 11th from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Friday, December 8th

• Pizza with the Principals
• Student who turned in enough AIM tickets will have pizza provided
  

Monday, December 11th

• PTO Meeting
• Hedden Library from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
• ALL are welcome (no enrollment fee;-)

Wednesday, December 20th

• Early release for ALL Hedden students
• 11:50 dismissal

Thursday, December 21st to Wednesday, January 3rd

• NO SCHOOL
• Winter Break
• All students return to school on Thursday, January 4th

Monday, January 8th

• PTO Meeting
• Hedden Library from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
• ALL are welcome (no enrollment fee;-)

Thursday, January 11th

• Assembly honoring the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
• Hawks Choir and ASB Officers will be presenting

Monday, January 15th

• NO School
• In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Wednesday, January 24th

• ASB Paint the Tiles Night
• Families must have prepaid for a tile to participate in this ASB fundraiser.

Our process for drop off and pick will continue to be the same as last year, though we have shifted our start and end times 10 minutes earlier to better help with families who have students at Discovery primary.

Morning Drop Off Tuesday - Friday, 8:55 to 9:10

NOTE: Mondays are 9:55 to 10:10

1. Pull to the most forward area in the fire lane along the sidewalk

2. Before exiting the vehicle, students should have bags ready

3. 3rd grade students will use the Main Office Entry

5. 4th & 5th grade students will use the Gymnasium Entry

6. Parents and family should stay in their vehicle

7. Please be considerate of others dropping off by keeping our line moving

Afternoon Pick Up, 3:20 to 3:30

1. Post your placard/hanger (get one from the office) on your rearview mirror to help match students to vehicles.

2. Pull to the most forward area in the fire lane along the sidewalk

3. Wait in the vehicle while your student(s) is called from the gym

4. Students should be able to enter the vehicle from the right side

5. Parents & families need to remain in their vehicle

NOTE: Students will be called as vehicles pull up, and will not be able to cross the parking lot.

Email: dsims@fifeschools.com
Website: http://hedden.fifeschools.com/
Location: 11313 8th Street East, Edgewood, WA, United States
Phone: 2535171500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeddenElementary
Twitter: @DSimsFife