Harbison Herald

October 3, 2024 ~ A Title One School

WEATHER DELAY

As a reminder, tomorrow (October 4th) all schools and offices in Lexington-Richland School District 5 will operate on a one hour delay. Our school building will be open to students beginning at 8:15am and students are tardy as of 8:50am.

SIC NOMINATIONS

Family,

October is rapidly approaching and with that comes an opportunity for you to get involved in our school on a deeper level. I would like to take this opportunity to invite all parents, guardians, and community members to volunteer to serve on our School Improvement Council (SIC). If you are unfamiliar with what the SIC is and why it is important, please allow me to briefly elaborate on its relevance to our school community.

The SIC plays a crucial role in the improvement and overall success of our school. The SIC provides a platform for parents, community members, and school staff to actively engage in an ongoing dialogue that will directly influence the school's decision-making process. This engagement helps build a sense of ownership and investment in the school while fostering a dynamic school-community partnership. The SIC is important because it brings together a diverse group of stakeholders to collaborate, advocate, and work towards the continuous improvement of the school, which ultimately benefits the entire school community and enhances the educational experience for students.

We are including parent nomination forms to this newsletter. Any parent/community member that is nominated will be contacted by a member of our school’s administration. Nominees will be invited to submit a brief statement about themselves and why they want to serve on the SIC. All statements received will be listed on the ballot so that voters will have a chance to get to know each of the candidates.

If you would like to nominate yourself or another individual for a parent representative position on the HWES SIC, please fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/k2xwPcTgz6rYsyvs6. Nomination forms must be received no later than October 4, 2024 at 3pm.

Thank you for your continued support!

Keep Being Great,

Thomas Turner, Ed.D

Proud Principal

Harbison West Elementary School

o: 803.476.3800 ext. 3810

e: thturner@lexrich5.org

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WAS YOUR STUDENT ABSENT?

Per our student/parent handbook: A written note, medical excuse or electronic excuse form must be submitted for each absence.

Save time and gas by submitting your excuses online using this link - Online Excuse Form. You can upload medical excuses on this form, so no need to make a special trip to school. A link to this form is also at the bottom of each school letter and at the top of our website homepage.

If you prefer, medical excuses may also be faxed to the school at 803-476-3820.

TITLE 1 PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT SURVEY

If you have not already completed the Title 1 Parent & Family Engagement Survey, you can access the survey here. If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank you for your continued support and remember to “Discover the Hero in You”.

UPCOMING EVENTS

October Events

October 4

PTO Stars & Strikes Spirit Night 4pm-8pm (see below for more information)

October 7

CogAT Testing - 2nd grade (bring fully charged chromebook)

October 8

CogAT Testing - 2nd & 4th grade (bring fully charged chromebook)

October 8

PTO Meeting at 7:30am

October 9

CogAT Testing - 2nd & 4th grade (bring fully charged chromebook)

October 10

2nd grade field trip

October 11

End of 1st nine weeks

**this date has been adjusted due to missing the first scheduled day of school.

October 11

e-Learning day for students (weather make-up day for 8/8/24)

RED RIBBON WEEK - NEW DATES!

PTO NEWS

Mark your calendars for our first spirit night!

Register to reserve an attraction pass for Spirit Night https://forms.gle/Zgh19g8oqDs8WSWg9

Questions - hwespto@hwespto.org

WE REACHED OUR FUNDRAISING GOAL!

A huge thank you to all who donated to our PTO Hero Hustle Fundraiser! We reached our goal and are looking forward to all the wonderful things we will be able to do for our school, students & staff this year!

EVENT POSTPONED

This event has been postponed until Friday, November 1st.

DISTRICT NEWS

Our Children. Their Future. Your Choice.
The 2024 Bond Referendum is on the ballot this November.
Visit www.lexrich5.org/bond to learn how the Bond Referendum impacts our school and community.

STAFF MEMBER OF THE WEEK

I choose Jenna Perlett. I love her enthusiasm for being here and she always has a smile on her face. She was here countless hours over the summer getting her room ready and has started the year with the same energy and excitement. I love seeing her around during the day because her smile is contagious. She is such a pleasure to have at HWES!