Tiger Tales

If you didn't attend the Banglesdash New Year Celebration, you missed out on an enchanting night filled with cultural delights, dancing, music, and delicious cuisine!

This week, students in Grades 3-5 continue taking the Milestones assessment. Here are the important reminders:

• Ensure they get ample rest the night before the exams.
• Encourage them to have a nutritious breakfast.
• Ensure they arrive at school promptly, no later than 7:30 am.
• Offer words of encouragement and motivation to boost their confidence.

Check out Tiger Talk from PTA to learn about upcoming events.

Monday-Make up testing; Poem Month! (see below)

Tuesday-Science GA Milestones-5th grade only

Wednesday-Grades 3-5 Math GA Milestones

Thursday-Grades 3-5 Math GA Milestones; Registration for 24-25 in STAR folder (please return)

Friday-Make up testing

Congratulations to Isabella Keller for moving on to regionals in the Young Author's Writing Competition!

We are nearing the end of the academic year, so it's crucial that your child attends school regularly.

Thank you for your continued support and involvement in your child's education!

Proud to Serve,

Mia Bradshaw, Principal

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We hope all of our older grades have been CRUSHING their milestones tests this week. The end of the year is always busy, so read carefully to see how see how you can stay up to date and get involved! LOT'S of info in this week's Tiger Talk!

PTA and HHES would love to hear from our community, have a comment, suggestion, question? Drop us a note via email, Facebook message, etc. we want to hear from you!

Upcoming Events:

• Current PreK and Kindergarten Families- Playdate, Sunday April 21, 2-4 PM : You're invited to a group playdate! Keep reading for more details.
• Yearbook orders due - April 25 : Get your 2023-2024 school year book order in today!
• Teacher Appreciation Week, April 29- May 3 : Volunteer opportunities below, keep reading!
• End-of-Year Parent Party - May 9 : Join the PTA Board for evening of apps and socializing!

Don't miss the PTA Sign Up Genius and Google Calendar to stay organized and involved!

- HHES PTA

As a member of our PTA, we would like to remind you that you can email ptahhes@gmail.com with any questions, concerns, or ideas. We welcome your participation and are available to assist in any way that we can.

*PTA LinkTree always contains the links you need!* Visit: https://linktr.ee/hhespta

- HHES PTA

Sunday, April 21, 2024

Play Date!
Sunday, April 21, 2024
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

HHES Playground

Spread the word to your friends in Ms. Seals, Ms. Keen, Ms. Lehner, Ms. Viers, and Ms. Gordon's class - you're invited to a group playdate! This is a great chance to socialize with other HHES families and maybe make some new fiends.

Bring your own snacks and water. Please note there will be NO ACCESS to the building during this event!

It's that TIME of year! You will find a form requesting if your child(ren) are returning next year will be in your child's STAR folder Thursday. Please return it by April Friday, April 26, 2024. If you are returning, please complete the annual verification. Thank you!

Brenda Able, Registrar

ANNUAL VERIFICATIONS

Annual verification registrations are now submitted online. You must have a parent portal to complete registration.

Please log into the parent portal app or go to DCSD’s current annual verifications page: https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/online-registration/current-student-annual-verification/

Need help? There are guides and videos available at the bottom of the page in English and Spanish.

Annual verifications require a valid government issued parent/guardian ID and a current proof of residence in the parent/guardian’s name. The proof of residence must be ONE of the following:

- Mortgage/Lease statement

- Electric bill

- Gas bill

- Water bill

If you live with someone and none of the items above are in your name, please complete a Residential Affidavit. This form may be found at: https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/online-registration/forms/

ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED

Parent/Guardian ID should be attached to the annual verification in the student tab, in the Parent/Guardian section.

Dear Parent Volunteers,

As we reflect on the events and activities within our school community this year, I am filled with immense gratitude for your unwavering dedication and support. Your commitment to volunteering your time and energy has made a significant impact, not only on our school but also on the lives of our students.

Your involvement in various initiatives, whether it's assisting in classrooms, giving time during Career Day, organizing events, chaperoning field trips, or participating in Fall Festival and the Tigerthon fundraisers, has been invaluable.

I want to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt appreciation for all that you do. Your efforts do not go unnoticed, and they are deeply appreciated by the entire school community. Your kindness, generosity, and selflessness make a difference every day.

Thank you once again for your dedication, passion, and commitment to our school and our students.

Save the date for a Volunteer Appreciation breakfast Tuesday, May 7th at 9:00am.

April is National Poetry Month! We are doing a few things throughout the month in the library to celebrate poetry.

1. Poet-TREE station in the library - All month

• Ms. Madsen & Ms. Fron have created templates for students to write their own poetry. They can choose from Acrostic, Haiku, and Limerick. When students finish they will mount their poem on scrapbook paper and hang it on our Poet-TREE in the Media Center.

2.Illustrate a Poem - During Milestones

• Ms. Madsend & Ms. From have cut out poems from older poetry books for students to illustrate.

• A fun activity to do one afternoon after Milestones.

3. Poetry on Tiger News - All month

• The broadcast crew are sharing a poem each day on Tiger News.

4. Poem in your Pocket Day - Friday, April 26

• We are celebrating Poem in Your Pocket Day on Friday, April 26.

• Students are encouraged to write their own poem, find a poem they like, or get a poem from the media center. Keep the poem in your pocket all day on Poem in Your Pocket Day to share with friends.

• Ms. From and Ms. Madsen will be looking for students with poems in their pocket all day to give away prizes.

Register NOW for Lego Club led by Bricks4Kidz and/or Bilingual Art Club led by VamosChicos

Classes started April 15th!

Note: Scholarships are available during registration for students with financial need.

5th grade Families - Chamblee Middle School Spiritwear

The Chamblee Middle School Spiritwear Store is OPEN until April 19th. Get your 5th grader ready for Chamblee MS with some great spiritwear. The heavy blend hoodie is a fan favorite! Order here:

https://patriciasspiritwear.tuosystems.com/stores/chambleems

Store will close April 19th and Spiritwear will be distributed at school in early May.

As we navigate the end of the school year, I want to take a moment to emphasize the critical importance of school attendance for your child's academic success and overall well-being.

Attending school regularly not only provides your child with the opportunity to engage in learning but also plays a significant role in their academic achievement. Research consistently shows that students who attend school regularly are more likely to perform well academically and develop essential skills for future success.

When students are absent from school, they miss out on valuable instructional time, which can result in gaps in their learning and difficulties in keeping up with classwork. Additionally, regular attendance fosters a sense of routine and discipline that is beneficial for academic and personal growth.

We understand that there may be circumstances that occasionally require your child to be absent from school, such as illness or family emergencies. In such cases, please ensure to communicate with the school in advance and provide any necessary documentation to excuse your child's absence.

As partners in your child's education, we encourage you to prioritize school attendance and emphasize its importance to your child. By working together to promote regular attendance, we can help ensure that your child has every opportunity to thrive academically and reach their full potential.

Thank you for your attention to this matter, and please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns regarding your child's attendance.

Bradshaw, Nelson, & Dr. Collins

April-GA Milestones Testing (see schedule)

April Enrichment Clubs-Check out the flyers!

May-Spring MAP Testing (schedule forthcoming)

April 22-Earth Day

May 2 & 3- Spring Production 6:00pm-7:30pm

May 7-Parent Volunteers 9:00am-10:00am

May 5-Cinco de Mayo

May 6-PreK and Kindergarten Roundup and tours

May 9-Title I Stakeholders Meeting (plan for the upcoming school year 24-25)

May-10 Field Day

May 13-CHS Senior walk @ 1:45pm (new date)

May 12 Mother's Day

May 13-5th week activities

May 13-Return all Library Books!

May 15-PreK and Kindergarten Awards Day

May 16- Grades 1-4 Awards Day

May 19-End of Year Class parties 1:00-2:00

May 19-Zaxby's Spirit Night

May 13-14-GA Milestones Retest

May 20-5th Grade Ceremony

May 22-Last Day of School; Report Cards go home!

1. Join our PTA by making a donation here
2. Volunteer for a Leadership Role here
3. Sign up for Tiger Talk emails here
4. Explore our *updated* PTA website here

*NEW* Join our private Facebook GROUPS designed to unify and support our families! Choose your group(s) based on the grade your student(s) Find your groups here.

We welcome your support and look forward to serving our school together!

ptahhes@gmail.com

PTA President, Amanda Hall

Afterschool Program "Tiger-Time"- Tiger time will have a table in the Cafeteria to register your child for after school care. After care is 2:45-6:00, M-F. The registration fee is $25.00 and $60.00 each week. Tiger time begins the first day of school, August 7th. Please bring cash, money order, or check for registration fee and first week of payment. Ms. Camille Harvey is the After School Director. Her email address is camille_harvey@dekalbschoolsga.org.

To register submit your application to the front office M-F; 7:30am-3:00pm.

MUST HAVES:

School Dojo: The school code is here to receive message from the school (text messages from Dr. Ford)

Weekly Tiger Talk: (https://hhespta.square.site/#ZEQvWw) emails from PTA/school)

School Messenger-See flyer below to opt-in to receive text messages/emails from DCSD (text messages/emails from DCSD)

Optional:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/huntleyhills?lang=en (follow me)

PTA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/huntleyhillselementary/ (follow PTA)

If your child needs to take prescription medication at school, please complete the form below, notify your child's teacher and Nurse Faiza Khan at faiza_khan@dekalbschoolsga.org.

PTA President -Amanda Hall-ptahhes@gmail.com

Principal Advisory Council Chair-Yane Yoo

School Counselor (504's & SST)-Sonya Nelson sonya_nelson@dekalbschoolsga.org

Registrar (registration & withdrawals)-Brenda-brenda_zendejas@dekalbschoolsga.org

Title I Parent Liaison (Spanish)-Rebeca Arbona rebeca_arbona@dekalbschoolsga.org

Nurse-Faiza Khan faiza_khan@dekalbschoolsga.org

MTSS-Elizabeth Duany elizabeth_duany@dekalbschoolsga.org

Assistant Principal & Testing Coordinator-Amanda Moss amanda_moss@dekalbschoolsga.org

Principal-Mia Bradshaw mia_ford@dekalbschoolsga.org