The Eagle Eye
September 20th, 2024
From Ms. Cooke's Desk
Heards Ferry Families -
The FCS Communications division has created a Fulton County Schools' digital campaign based on the GBI’s “Report, Don’t Repost.”
“Report, Don’t Repost” aims to help students and families to understand the importance of reporting threats seen on social media, rather than reposting them. In today's digital age, harmful content can spread quickly, creating panic and confusion. By encouraging our community to report threats directly to local authorities or use our anonymous tip line, simultaneously helping to prevent the spread of misinformation. Students also need to understand passing along threats online slows down police investigations and could result in charges to them.
Key points to emphasize:
- If you see or hear a threat on social media, report it to local authorities immediately.
- You can also Report a Safety Concern anonymously at www.fultonschools.org/tipline.
- Do not post on social media where it can cause confusion and put you at risk.
Your proud principal -
Karen
News from Mrs. Dunagan
NWEA MAP Assessment - 4th grade
The NWEA MAP assessment is a computer adaptive test that measures skills in Reading and Math. MAP is used as a universal screener and a nationally normed assessment. The results help determine a student's overall academic performance level and identify students who may benefit from additional services or supports to meet their learning needs. We will be taking the Math Map the week of 9/23 and Reading Map the week of 9/30. For more information see the flyer attached.
Code of Conduct
Fulton County Schools’ Student Code of Conduct & Discipline Handbook is available online in PDF format. Once you have read the electronic version and have reviewed the contents with your student(s), please take a moment to complete the Acknowledgement of Receipt Form by following the directions included below. All parents and students (over 10 years old) MUST sign this form found within your INFINITE CAMPUS PARENT/STUDENT PORTAL ACCOUNT. If you would like a paper copy of the Handbook, you or your student can pick up one in your school's front office.
Literacy Coach Corner
Research based ways to support your young reader at home
In our last newsletter, I shared tips about supporting Language Comprehension at home. Today, I will share some tips for supporting your child when they get stuck on a word.
What should I do if my child gets stuck on a word when reading?
Start with visual cues- encourage them to examine each part of the word, stay focused on the print, and blend all the sounds together.
Here are some prompts that may help:
“Look at the letters.”
“Look at every letter.”
“Make each sound.”
“Stick with it until you get to the end of the word.”
“Put all the sounds together.”
For questions or further information, contact Mrs. Jenn Hidock
Eagle Alliance News
Join the EA
Congratulations to the Landes Family, winners of our EA membership raffle for Atlanta Hawks tickets! There is still time to join. Sign up HERE to become a member.
Yearbook Cover Contest
The contributions for this year’s yearbook were out of this world! Voting concluded this week and the winner will be announced on September 20 on Heards Ferry Live. Thank you to all of our students for their contributions!
STEM Day
STEM Day is coming up next Friday, September 27! This annual event is a school-wide favorite because it enables students to engineer, test, and retest their ideas based on experimentation. Volunteers are needed across all grade levels to make this day of hands-on learning a success. Sign-ups can be found HERE. And, don’t forget to complete your FCS Volunteer Training to participate.
1st Annual Monster Mash
Calling all HFE Boys to choose their favorite Monster (adult) and join us on Friday, 10/25 at Heards Ferry for a fun night of costumes, inflatables, dancing and pizza. Save the date and stay tuned for more information.
Volunteer Opportunities
Ms. Strom is looking for volunteers from each grade level to help update the Art Bulletin Boards. Sign up HERE. Lunch Bunch is another great opportunity to volunteer and support our staff and students in the lunchroom. Sign up HERE.
Resources from Previous Newsletters
Parent Handbook
The 24-25 Parent Handbook can be found on the Heards Ferry website under "Students and Families" https://heardsferry.fultonschools.org/
Volunteer Training
ALL volunteers in the school must complete mandatory volunteer training before being allowed in the classroom. Upon entering the school to volunteer you will be asked to show your ID, sign in on our computer, and wear a name tag for the duration of your visit. Please make sure the name tag is clearly visible at all times.
Volunteer training must be completed every two years.
Visit the Fulton County Schools Volunteer site for more information and to complete the training.
Student Government
Please click here to learn more. Please note that all 4th and 5th grade students will participate in an information session, so they should be familiar with the process to apply. Applications are due Monday (9/9).
For questions, please contact Mrs. Aronowitz or Mrs. Murdock