Hembree Highlights

Greetings Hembree Families,

STEM and STAR night was a huge success. Thanks so much to all the families who came out to support the event. It is so special to see the community engaging in school activities. Last weekend was challenging and scary for our community. I want to thank you all for the emails and for voicing your concerns. Roswell PD has been responsive and present this week. Please continue to help us with safety. As you continue to visit the school building, please be prepared to present your photo ID and state the purpose for your visit. The safety of our students and staff is our utmost priority. While you may be inclined to be courteous and show hospitality by holding the door for a person behind you, please do not do so. Our staff must verify all individuals visiting our school through our established protocols. Thank you in advance for assisting us by complying with our safety practices at Hembree.

DID YOU KNOW?

Fulton County Schools uses the Centegix badging system for safety measures. Every staff member wears this badge at all times. There are two signals from the badge that can be deployed. Three clicks is for a medical or discipline emergency only. The system allows us to see the exact location of the emergency. Eight or more clicks puts the building into lockdown. The staff has been trained on the Centegix system and it is used for severe emergencies.

CURRICULUM HUB

The Fulton County Parent Curriculum Hub is loaded with useful information and resources for your families to help with understanding curriculum expectations for each grade level. You may follow this link to access this valuable resource https://safari.fultonschools.org/PORTAL

One of the ways we communicate our students’ success is through progress reports. Our first progress reporting period is upon us. You may view your child’s progress report in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal on Friday, September 13, 2024.

CARPOOL REMINDERS

Please remember to leave your carpool sign up until your child gets in the car in the afternoon. This helps us make carpool run more efficiently. Thanks for helping us.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Nancy Lahey

Principal

9/17 Shake Shack Donation Day “Spirit Night” 10:30am- 10:00pm

9/18 PTA Reflections Workshop @7:10-7:40am

9/19 PTA Reflections Workshop @7:10-7:40am

10/8 Title I ELL Parent Workshop @7:40-8:40am

10/18 PTA Trunk or Treat @5:30-7:00pm (outside playground, trunks, costume parade)

HSES PTA is working hard to earn our 2024-26 National PTA School of Excellence designation, putting another feather in our achievement cap. But more importantly, we want to create transformative and long-lasting improvements! We want Hembree Springs Elementary to be the best it can be.

One of the first steps is the PTA School of Excellence Survey filled out by our wonderful parents. We had 36 parents fill it out at the Back to School Picnic -- thank you! We're hoping to get 150.

This survey takes less than 5 minutes to fill out -- I can attest because I timed it. The survey results are anonymous and will be used to determine areas for growth and engagement programs for the year. Please give it to us straight -- BE HONEST when you're ranking each question's answer. It will help us improve!

Here's the link bit.ly/3WUHZ9T

En Espanol: https://forms.gle/RAWEuta9rRNbPhqv6

I hope that everyone’s school year is off to a wonderful start! My name is Shannon Reynolds, and I am your school counselor here at Hembree Springs Elementary School. This is my 8th year here at Hembree Springs and as the school counselor, my role is to support students in their academic, social, and emotional development. My goal is to create a positive and safe environment where every student can thrive. Throughout the year, I offer the following services to help students grow and succeed:

Classroom Counseling Lessons: Classes visit with me monthly to learn about topics such as friendship, empathy, emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and goal setting.

Small Group Counseling: Students may participate in small groups that focus on specific topics, such as managing feelings, improving social skills, or dealing with family changes.

Individual Counseling: Short-term individual counseling is available to help students work through personal challenges, such as stress, anxiety, or relationship issues.

Crisis Support: I am here to provide immediate support for students in crisis or facing urgent concerns.

Referral Services: If your child needs additional support, I can connect families with school-based or community mental health services.

If you ever have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

Warm regards,

Shannon Reynolds

reynoldssn@fultonschools.org

470-254-9456

Thank you so much to those of you who were able to join us for STEM Night! It was great to share our schoolwide Number Talk Initiative with you. For those of you who missed the presentation (or need a recap), a number talk is a daily numeracy routine meant to build fluency and flexibility with mathematical thinking. This initiative is the result of seeing schoolwide areas of need around mental math strategies and number sense. During a number talk, teachers present a problem, accept responses, record student thinking(strategies), and agree upon the correct answer. The goal is to improve critical thinking and to understand the relationships/patterns within the mathematical world! Please look through the presentation and examples for ways that you can foster number sense at home! And as always, please reach out to me with any questions or support. My email address is wallerj@fultonschools.org

Thank you, Joey Waller (K-5 Math Coach)

STEM Parent Presentation 9.6.2024.pptx

STEM Parent Presentation 9.6.2024 SPANISH.pptx

Let's hear it for our amazing Title 1 Parent Liaison Lucy Gilbert (center), who recently won the Birney Butler Outstanding Educator Award!! Not only did she wow us with all her activities at last Friday's STEAM Night, but she was also recognized by the Georgia PTA.

The Birney Butler Outstanding Educator Award may be awarded to any superintendent, administrator, faculty member or school board member who is a PTA member and demonstrates professional excellence and commitment to the Mission and Purposes of PTA. Mrs. Gilbert is pictured with last year's co-president Cathy Sparks, (left) and current President Sara Fuchs (right).

Book Club is getting under way soon for 3rd through 5th graders! The kids will read the books on their own, and then an adult moderator will join them for lunch in their classrooms to discuss it.

3rd grade book - "The Case of the Snack Snatcher" by Liam O'Donnell

4th grade book - "A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Clues" by Stacia Deutsch

5th grade book - "City Spies" by James Ponti

Books will be distributed the week of Oct. 6 and the club will discuss it the week after Thanksgiving break.

Fill out the form at the link below to join. Happy reading!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7PRz48Ndsa1OWSI2zPnf9tlAbDOjE480bGr_anuceMNrDIg/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&fbclid=IwY2xjawFOmqRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHeN5a7jihaO4XXqPKz9DIZSgfLXNsi-XdpcPNXiLEa4xrtN__pi5u2eUTw_aem_1XQ7GJuEtm7lKP0D-35yTA

Parents and Families!

Please join us for our October 8th ESOL workshop @ 7:40am in the media center. You’ll learn about the tools we use at Hembree Springs to help your student improve their English. There will be coffee, a light breakfast, winter coat giveaway, bilingual books to borrow, and bilingual flashcards for home use. Check out the enclosed flyer for more details. We look forward to seeing you!

If you have any questions, please contact:
Ashley Zuniga, ZunigaA@fultonschools.org or
Lucy Gilbert, gilbertL2@fultonschools.org

Thank you.

¡Padres y familias!

Únase a nosotros para nuestro taller de ESOL el 8 de octubre @7:40am en la biblioteca. Aprenderá sobre los útiles que utilizamos en Hembree Springs para ayudar a su estudiante a mejorar su inglés. Habrá café, un desayuno ligero, obsequio de abrigos de invierno, libros bilingües para pedir prestados y tarjetas bilingües para uso doméstico. Consulte el folleto adjunto para obtener mas detalles.

¡Te esperamos!

Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con Ashley Zuniga, Zunigaa@fultonschools.org o Lucy Gilbert, gilbertL2@fultonschools.org

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!

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. You just need a few hours one day a week, and you can come any time during that day when it is convenient for you. If you can spare a few hours one day a week 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.

Una forma de apoyar a nuestros dedicados profesores y personal es aliviando su carga de trabajo, ¡y tenemos una oportunidad fantástica para que usted haga precisamente eso! Estamos buscando padres que tengan algo de tiempo para hacer copias para nuestros increíbles maestros. Solo necesita unas horas un día a la semana, y puede venir en cualquier momento durante ese día cuando sea conveniente para usted. Si puedes dedicar unas horas un día a la semana y quieres formar parte de esta gratificante oportunidad de voluntariado, ponte en contacto con Julie Burnley en jkburnley@gmail.com para expresar tu interés o hacer cualquier pregunta.

Each week the PE department will choose 4 All Star Athletes (2 students & 2 staff members). If your student enjoys hiking, swimming, baseball, softball, football, biking, etc. Please email a picture to marzetti@fultonschools.org.

Thanks,

Ms. Marzetti

The PTA Reflections Program is kicking off Sept. 6 and this is a great chance for your budding artist/writer/photographer/actor/orator to show off their skills.

This year's theme is "Accepting Imperfection," a great mantra we could all take to heart! The kickoff marks the official start when students can begin to work on their submissions.

Workshops are scheduled in the HSES Cafeteria from 7:10 to 7:40 a.m. Sept. 10, 11, 18 and 19. These are interactive sessions for students and parents. Students can start brainstorming and working on their projects with guidance and support from other volunteers.

Each year, over 300,000 students in Pre-K through grade 12 create original works of art in response to a student-created theme. This 50+ year-old program helps them explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life.

This year's theme of "Accepting Imperfection" came from contest winner Paige Opaska, an 8th-grader from San Antonio, Texas, who said it is a reminder to herself that mistakes are welcome because they are a part of being human.

"Our flaws are as much a part of us as our strengths, so being imperfect should be perfect enough for us.”

The submission deadline is Oct. 9. Students can advance from school level to county, state and national until a final winner is announced. Categories include: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography and Visual Arts. Students submit their original works of art in one or all of the available arts categories and participate in the appropriate division for their grade: Primary (Pre-K - Grade 2), Intermediate (Grades 3-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), High School (Grades 9-12), Accessible Arts* (All grades welcome).

The PTA is looking for volunteers for workshop dates in 30-minute increments. Sign up at the link here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FADAD2FAAFD0-50916210-reflections?useFullSite=true#/.

Families! YOU are your child’s first and most influential teacher. As such you have so much to offer your student! To encourage family engagement at home, we are offering family engagement Thursdays. Each week there will be (1) activity to do at home to be completed prior to Friday. We’ll list the activities for the month in Hembree Highlights and offer reminders via social media. Your student will have the opportunity to receive a *bonus* Hawk’s ticket for participating (look out for more details from your teacher) We’ll include tips and tricks to get the conversation started and reinforce learning from the school day. Please spend anywhere from 10-20 minutes with your child engaging with them around their day at school and encouraging their social and emotional skills. We’ll also encourage you to practice other skills inclusive of Math and ELA. Please feel free to reach out to me Lucy Gilbert, Title I Parent Liaison (gilbertl2@fultonschools.org) with any questions.

¡Familias! USTED es el primer y más influyente maestro de su hijo. Como tal, ¡tiene mucho que ofrecer a su estudiante! Para fomentar la participación familiar en casa, estamos ofreciendo participación familiar los jueves. Cada semana habrá (1) actividad para hacer en casa que se completará antes del viernes. Haremos una lista de las actividades del mes en Hembree Highlights y ofreceremos recordatorios a través de las redes sociales. Su estudiante tendrá la oportunidad de recibir un boleto * extra* de Hawk's por participar (esté atento a más detalles de su profesor). Incluiremos consejos y trucos para iniciar la conversación y reforzar el aprendizaje de la jornada escolar. Pase entre 10 y 20 minutos con su hijo, involucrarse con ellos durante su día en la escuela y fomentando sus habilidades sociales y emocionales. También te animaremos a que practiques otras habilidades, como las matemáticas y Arte del Lenguaje en Ingles. Por favor, siéntase libre de comunicarse conmigo Lucy Gilbert, Enlace de Padres del Título I (gilbertl2@fultonschools.org) con cualquier pregunta.

We will begin to welcome lunch visitors the week of September 9th. Due to limited capacity, we ask that you sign up using the links below. Please do not sign up for the year to allow the opportunity for many families to visit. Thanks for understanding.

Pre-K

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080548AAAE2BA31-50052915-preklunch

Kindergarten

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080548AAAE2BA31-50053187-kindergarten

1st grade

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080548AAAE2BA31-50053307-1stgrade

2nd grade

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080548AAAE2BA31-50053385-2ndgrade

3rd grade

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080548AAAE2BA31-50053488-3rdgrade

4th grade

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080548AAAE2BA31-50053597-4thgrade

5th grade

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080548AAAE2BA31-50053662-5thgrade

Want to know all the great stuff happening at school? Be a part of the PTA's Facebook page, The Hawk's Nest. We post a few times a week, and it's a closed group that our school families and teachers can participate in.

Website: https://www.fultonschools.org/hembreespringses
Location: 815 Hembree Road, Roswell, GA, USA
Phone: 470-254-2902