
Hembree Highlights
March 8, 2024
Message from Ms. Lahey
Greetings Hembree Families!
This week has been full of events. We started the week with a site visit from our zone superintendent and other district employees. During these monthly two-hour visits, we observe classrooms and engage in data analysis. This month we focused on our plan for success for Georgia Milestones. We feel confident that we are on the right track to promote optimal performance. Please help us as a parent community by encouraging your children to practice iReady at home in grades K-5. This will help close any gaps that may exist.
The silent auction is still going. Please see the directions below and feel free to place a bid. The money from the silent auction directly benefits the school. This year the items are great. I have placed many bids, but keep getting out bided. I will keep trying.
Don't forget your children have a long weekend. There is no school for students on Monday 3/11 and Tuesday 3/12. We also have Daylight Savings this weekend which is great for me because I love to get in my three-mile walks after work. Be safe this weekend!
Summer Learning invitations were sent home today. Please see below for more information. Please reach out to Morgan Tew if you have any questions.
Please help me reach my goal!! 33% of our families have participated so far. My goal is 50%. We want to hear from you! Take the Annual Parent Perception Survey between February 12 and March 15 and tell us what you think about Fulton County Schools. https://www.fultonschools.org/annualparentsurvey
Have a great and relaxing weekend!
Sincerely,
Nancy Lahey
Principal
Hembree Springs ES
470-254-2905-office
404-664-9304-Cell
Annual Parent Perception Survey
Dear Parent/Guardian,
At Fulton County Schools, we truly value the feedback from our parents about their experiences with the district. That is why I encourage all parents to take the Annual Parent Perception Survey. This survey allows parents to tell us what they think about their student’s school(s) and the district. While we always make it a priority to listen to our parents, this survey affords us another opportunity to receive your thoughts and opinions.
The survey is anonymous and confidential. Please complete one survey per school where you have one or more students enrolled. The survey will remain open from Monday, February 12 through Friday, March 15.
The parent survey is currently available in English, Spanish, Korean, Portuguese, Chinese, Hindi, and Punjabi. If you or your family would like to take it in a language that is not listed, contact your school’s principal with the requested language. The parent FAQ is available in:
To access the parent survey, click here or scan the QR code with a smartphone.
It’s not only parents we want to hear from. Our students’ opinions are important too! Students in grades 3-12 will be provided with the opportunity to take the Annual Student Perception Survey between February 12 and March 15 during the school day. In our ongoing efforts to remain transparent with parents, please take a moment to review the 3-5 student survey and/or the 6-12 Student Survey, which are available in English and Spanish.
Results from past surveys are available on the Balanced Scorecard.
Thank you for making your voice heard!
Relationships Matter!
Important Dates
3/11 Teacher Workday - NO SCHOOL for students
3/12 Professional Development Day - NO SCHOOL for students
3/14 Elkins Pointe Rising 6th-Grade Parent Meeting @ 6:30pm (EPMS Gym)
3/19 Hembree Perk FY 25 Parent Title I Input Meeting @ 7:40am
3/21 Hembree’s Got Talent @ 6:30pm (HSE Cafeteria)
4/10 General PTA Meeting @ 6:30pm on TEAMS
4/12 STEM & Star Night @ 7:00-9:00pm
4/23 Kindergarten Sneak-A-Peek @ 8:30-10:00am
Congrats to our Best of the Nest Winners for February. Way to go!
The 2024 Hembree Springs Together We Soar Silent Auction Ends This Sunday!
It's time to get those last bids in and score a deal, all while supporting our PTA and school for our biggest fundraiser of the year. The proceeds go towards our Community Connection Fund and teacher-initiated grants. These teachers deserve to have their desired projects funded! We love helping them to dream big in the classroom.
There are so many great items in the auction, from restaurant gift cards to kids activities and camps, local experiences, gifts for him or her and tickets to popular Atlanta area attractions. We owe a lot to our local businesses for donating, and this is a great way to support them by visiting their establishment and supporting our school.
Here's the auction link, https://app.memberhub.gives/hembreesoars2024/Campaign/Details
Bidding ends Sunday at 3 p.m.
Hembree's Got Talent!
Please join us for our fifth annual Hembree's Got Talent on Thursday, March 21st at 6:30pm in our cafeteria! Many of our students will perform their various talents. It will be a sight to see - feel free to bring your whole family!
Parents of rising Elkins Pointe 6th graders—save the date!
Elkins Pointe Middle School Principal Ms. AJ Smith invites all parents and guardians to the middle school transition information meeting for “Rising 6th-Grade Parents” Note: This event is for parents and guardians. The 5th-grade students will be visited by the Elkins Pointe Team ambassadors in March and come to Elkins Pointe for a school tour in May.
Title: Rising 6th-Grade Parent Meeting
Date: Thursday, March 14, 2024,
Time: 6:30 p.m. in the evening
Location: Elkins Pointe Gymnasium
Address: 11290 Elkins Road, Roswell, GA 30076
Phone: 470-254-2892
Website: www.fultonschools.org/elkinspointems
Topics include: Welcome from the principal, meet the Titan Team, the middle school day, the curriculum, rigor/TAG, World Languages, Music Program, PTSA, SGC and more.
For additional information: Look on our website, under TITAN HEADLINES Rising 6th-Grade Corner or use the link: http://tinyurl.com/Welcome-Titans-2024
Questions? Contact the Parent Liaison, Ms. Lisa O’Hanlon Cowles, at ohanlon@fultonschools.org or 470-254-8379.
Interpreter services are available. Please contact the school 10 days prior. The meeting will be presented in English and Spanish. ¿Preguntas? Póngase en contacto con el enlace Bilingue, Sra. María Shuford, en shufordm@fultonschools.org o 470-254-8380
La directora de la Escuela Intermedia Elkins Pointe La Sra. AJ Smith, invita a todos los padres y tutores a la reunión informativa sobre la transición a la escuela intermedia para "Futuros padres de 6º grado” Nota: Este evento es para padres y tutores. Los estudiantes de 5º grado serán visitados por los embajadores del equipo de Elkins Pointe en marzo y en mayo vendrán a Elkins Pointe para conocer la escuela.
Título: Reunión de padres de estudiantes en ascenso a 6º grado
Fecha: jueves, 14 de marzo de 2024,
Hora: 6:30 p.m.
Lugar: Gimnasio de la escuela Elkins Pointe
Dirección: 11290 Elkins Road, Roswell, GA 30076 Teléfono: 470-254-2892
Sitio web: www.fultonschools.org/elkinspointems
Los temas incluirán: la bienvenida de la directora, introducción del equipo Titan, un día en la escuela secundaria, el plan de estudios, clases de rigor / TAG (talentosos y dotados), idiomas del mundo, el programa de música, PTSA (Organización de padres, maestros y estudiantes), SGC (Consejo de Gobierno Estudiantil) y más.
Para obtener información adicional: Busque en nuestro sitio web, en TITAN HEADLINES Rising 6th-Grade Corner o use el enlace: http://tinyurl.com/Welcome-Titans-2024
¿Preguntas? Póngase en contacto con el enlace bilingüe, Sra. María Shuford, en shufordm@fultonschools.org o 470-254-8380
Servicios de intérprete disponibles. Por favor, póngase en contacto con la escuela 10 días antes. La reunión se presentará en inglés y español.
From Title I
Title I Input Meeting
Parents, Families and Community Members! Please join us for our Title I Input Meeting on March 19th at 7:40am in the HSES Media Center. See attached flyers for more details.
Kindergarten Sneak-A-Peek on 4/23
Parents and families of rising Kindergarten students! Please join us on 4/23 for our "Sneak-A-Peek." More details below. You may RSVP here:
https://forms.office.com/r/PUH2XiMfh3
Summer Learning Program for Grades 3-5
Fulton County Schools is offering a summer learning program for elementary students grades 3-5 from June 5th - July 3rd from 7:20 am - 2:20 pm at Mimosa Elementary School. This is designed for students that are not meeting grade level expectations at this point in the school year. This summer school opportunity is by invitation only and will be for reading and math. We will be sending out invitations on Friday, March 8th based on preliminary data. The preliminary data is used to make recommendations for Summer Learning and does not mean that your child will be required to attend summer learning. It will be an opportunity for parents to be aware that their child may be a candidate for summer learning. All students that are invited in this 'preliminary' round of invitations are asked to complete the invitation and return it to school for planning purposes. Below is the criteria being used for Summer Learning recommendations:
- 3rd-5th grade student who is performing 2 or more years below grade level on iReady in reading (as measured by the Mid-Year Diagnostic in December 2023)
- 3rd-5th grade student who is performing 2 or more years below grade level on iReady in math (as measured by the Mid-Year Diagnostic in December 2023)
- 3rd-5th grade student who failed a Semester 1 ELA and/or reading course
- 3rd-5th grade student who failed a Semester 1 math course
- 3rd- 5th grade student being considered for retention
Please reach out to Morgan Tew, Assistant Principal, with any questions you might have about Summer Learning.
From Mrs. Stowers
Join our volunteer copy team- open to English and Spanish speakers!!!
Volunteering with our copy team is a breeze! It is an great way to lend a helping hand to our teachers and familiarize yourself with the school. Join us in making a difference for our school- it is easy and fulfilling. Reach out to Julie Burnley at jkburnley@gmail.com to get started.
All Stars Wanted
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
ATTENTION HEMBREE SPRINGS VOLUNTEERS! RE-REGISTRATION FOR 2024 IS REQUIRED
Thank you all so much for volunteering at Hembree Springs this semester! We appreciate all of the many hours you gave to support our students, staff and other parents and families to help make our Hembree Hawks community thrive. We wish you a restful or exciting winter break and look forward to seeing you in the halls in 2024.
All volunteers are required to re-register online to be able to volunteer again starting in January 2024. Once you re-register your volunteer status will be good through May 31, 2026. Fulton County School is discontinuing the current Raptor sign in process and replacing it with Infinite Campus CheckMate. Link here to complete the re-registration.
Safety & Security / Volunteer Application Form (fultonschools.org)
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Lunch Visitor Schedule by Homeroom
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Hembree Springs Elementary School
Website: https://www.fultonschools.org/hembreespringses
Location: 815 Hembree Road, Roswell, GA, USA
Phone: 470-254-2902