As we embrace the spirit of gratitude this November, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we've had so far this school year. Our students and teachers have been working diligently, showcasing remarkable dedication and resilience. We hosted our fourth grade show on campus which was an original masterpiece. We enjoyed Red Ribbon Week, Trunk or Treat, and our second Booster Fun Run. We have found that we are Better Together by working with our community to raise money to continue to fund arts experiences for our students. Our third and fourth grade students working together have created an original song for our school. The teachers are working together to meet the needs of the students and help students grow this year. Together we've achieved so much, and it's inspiring to witness the growth and progress in our classrooms. I am excited to see what we are capable of achieving by May.

We have started working on our Veterans Day program and the Third Grade Show which will be showcased over the next few weeks. Our students will continue to explore the arts, careers, and grade level standards. Parents, we could use your help by making sure that your student reads every night and practices their math facts.

Let's take time to be thankful for the hard work and commitment that everyone has shown. As we move forward into the holiday season, let’s continue to support one another and celebrate our achievements. Thank you for making this year a great one! Happy November!

Students should not be in possession of ANY medication (cough drops, OTC medications, inhalers, etc.). If a student needs to have medication administered at any time during the school day, the medication must be signed into the nurse's office by a parent or guardian and must have the appropriate paperwork filled out along with doctor's orders, if applicable. Over-the-counter medications must be in a sealed bottle or container. If a student is found in possession of or administers medication to themselves, they are subject to disciplinary action per the BCSD policy. https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3875/BCSD/4698033/2024_-_2025_Student_Handbook.pdf

Thank you for your support and attention to this matter.

Amber Foiles, BSN, RN

Howe Hall AIMS

115 Howe Hall Road

Goose Creek, SC 29445

(843)820-3899

foilesa@bcsdschools.net

The 4th-grade Chameleons took to the stage with a remarkable original performance that brought history to life. Through captivating scenes and songs, the audience was transported back to a time before America was founded, gaining insights into the lives of Indigenous people, the experiences of early settlers, and pivotal moments from the American Revolution. This engaging production emerged from infusion lessons, exemplifying how learning can come alive through the arts. Congratulations to our talented 4th graders for a truly inspiring show!

Second grade learned how to create Stop Motion Animation videos with the help of our Innovative Learning Coordinator, Ms. Eileen Fernandez-Parker. Students learned how to create a stop motion video using Google slides and how to publish them! We can't wait to see how they are going to use animation in the classroom

The city of Goose Creek’s Fire Dept. visited with our K-2 students today to teach our students about the importance of Fire Safety and share information about careers in Public Safety. The students were able to tour the firetruck and the firefighters demonstrated some of the equipment and protective gear they use on emergency calls. Our chameleons loved meeting some of our community helpers and learning about their careers!

As a part of HHA's College and Career Ready plans we would love to build a database of the careers/occupations represented by our families. Please complete the Google form linked below for Ms. Knight, our School Counselor. She would like to schedule career visits and opportunities for students to explore South Carolina's 16 career clusters throughout the year.

If you have a family member or friend with an exciting career/occupation (especially anything arts-related) we would love to have that information as well. Please email Ms. Knight at knightb@bcsdschools.net and share their contact information.

Click the link below to watch a video from Annette Rayburn, our Reading Interventionist. You will learn several ideas that can help you work on reading skills at home.

We are thrilled to host our Kindergarten through Fourth Grade shows on the HHA campus this year! We are excited to celebrate each grade level independently, allowing us to create shows that align with their infusion lessons. This amazing opportunity, however, comes with limited seating in our multipurpose room. All students will have the chance to watch the grade level shows during the day, but we kindly ask that the evening performance be reserved for the families of the students on stage. We appreciate your understanding as we strive to provide a meaningful and engaging experience for all!

Students studied a famous work of art and imagined what happened before the event in the artwork, and what happened after the event in the work of art. Then, they created their own works of art to illustrate what they imagined.

Objectives: Students made connections between illustrations, story elements, and sequencing. The students used inferencing skills to decide what happened before and after an event.

ELA Standard:

ELA.2.A OR1.1: Describe the main story elements and sequence the important events.

ART Standards:

Benchmark VA.CR NM.1 I can combine several elements of art to express ideas.

Benchmark VA.C NL.7I can show art concepts among arts disciplines, other content areas, and related careers

First grade dancers have recently learned about movement qualities (how dancers can move): otherwise known as dance opposites.

Sharp/Smooth, Heavy/Light and Swing/Collapse.

Mrs. Pond's 5th grade Exploratory is enjoying spike ball. Students worked in groups of 4 while serving and working together as partners. They also played King/Queen of the court. They have enjoyed playing spike ball since is it not in Mrs. Pond's PE curriculum.

A note from Mrs. Pond and Mr. Voss: Students need to wear tennis shoes every Monday as well as their regular PE day. We have been seeing a lot of slides, flip flops, and crocs. All of these can be dangerous to walk/run or play games on their PE day.

Then, they began their build using the materials provided. After having two exploratory class times to complete their build, it was time to test their creations! Students worked hard and did a great job on their flying machines. Not to mention, sending them down the zipline was a lot of fun! Check out this video for more pictures of the process and videos of students testing their flying machines:

Please complete the Honor Your Veteran Google Form linked below by November 5th if you would like your Veteran included. The form will close on November 5th at noon. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to recognize and celebrate the contributions of your Veteran. Your participation will help us ensure that every Veteran is honored appropriately.

As you are aware, students are completing assignments in an online program called i-Ready, but you may not know exactly what it is and why students are asked to work in the program. ​i-Ready is an online tool that helps teachers understand where your child is in reading and math, so they can support their learning in the best way possible. Here’s how it works:

1. Finding Learning Levels: Three times during the school year (August, December, and April), students complete the i-Ready Diagnostic. It takes 30 minutes to an hour for students to complete each subject (reading and math). This is used to figure out what your child already knows and what they need to work on. The questions adjust to their level, so teachers get a clear picture of their strengths and areas for improvement.

2. Personalized Lessons: After the diagnostic, i-Ready creates a set of lessons for your child, specifically chosen to help them grow in areas they might find challenging. Students should spend 30-49 minutes a week in i-Ready reading and math and pass 1-2 lessons in order to make progress by the end of the year. Think of it as an online tutor specific to your child’s needs.

3. Checking Progress: As your child works through lessons, i-Ready tracks their progress, showing teachers (and you) how much they are learning and where they might still need help.

4. Keeping Kids Engaged: i-Ready includes interactive activities and games to keep learning fun and engaging, making it easier for kids to stay interested.

5. Easy-to-Understand Reports: Teachers can use i-Ready to get reports on how your child is doing, which they can share with you. This way, you’ll know exactly where your child stands and how they’re progressing throughout the year.

We kindly ask that your child completes i-Ready lessons on their own, as it helps us understand what students can do independently. Feel free to check the My Progress tab to see all the lessons they’ve been working on—we love having you involved in their learning journey!

Michelle Power, M.Ed.

Instructional Coach

Howe Hall AIMS

If you have something at home that arises with your child that you would like to share with me, please email me at FoilesA@bcsdschools.net or give me a call during the school day.

If your child needs to pay for lunch, please send the money with the student or add it through My School Bucks https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/getmain.action?clientKey=&requestAction=home. Contact the school if you need assistance. For information about Free and Reduced Lunch Applications please go to https://berkeleynutrition.net/?page=lunchapps.

Thank you so much for coming to Trunk or Treat! We had a blast and hope you did too. Thank you to our families that did trunks, our parent and student volunteers, vendors, school staff for making this such a great night for our families. We would love your feedback, please complete the form below.

We would like to kindly remind you that students are not permitted to bring weapons or toys that resemble weapons to school, even if they are for show and tell or part of a costume for our dress up days. This includes items such as toy guns, swords, water guns, or any other objects that may be perceived as weapons. Our priority is to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all students, and we appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

Additionally, please note that plastic knives, regardless of their intended use, should not be included in lunch boxes. We encourage parents to opt for safe and appropriate utensils for their child's meals.

Thank you for your understanding and support in helping us maintain a secure and enjoyable atmosphere for everyone!

Left to right back row: Hannah Erickson, Kelsey Henson, Carrie Casson, Tina Wright, Lily Dimitrov, Sarah Ekvall, and Matthew Christie Left to right front row: Erin Lawhon, Kim Steele, Megan Wickline, Angela Rogers, Lynn Miles, and Ashley McAlister. Not pictured Lauren Silver, Sharon Snyder, Lauren Canfield, Kathy Clark, Cassie Cowdrey, Katie Taie, and Shameka Washington