
Slice of Summer
June 9, 2023

Message from Ms. Smith
Hello Hawks!
I know that last week's newsletter was a bit long, so this week will be short and sweet! Most is review, and I placed all new things above the previously communicated information. Things to note:
1) August 7 - 9: You may walk your student to class. We will have lots of photo opportunities on the first day of school. Please make sure to plan accordingly. Carpool will be longer and slower than normal. We will have photo opportunities at the bus loop too!
2) Changes in purchasing snacks and ice cream: We are focusing on healthy choices. Students will only be allowed to purchase one (1) snack OR one (1) ice cream. Candy and soda are not to be brought to school for snack during the day. We are encouraging students to also not bring it for lunch, but we understand a small piece of candy can sometimes be a nice treat.
3) Homeroom and schedules: You will be able to see that information in Infinite Campus on July 31st. We will have it posted on August 4th at Open House, but please be sure to check your parent portal for this information.
4) 2nd Grade Parents: Check out the required residency verification below. You have some things to take care of. Please help us get this done before school starts.
I hope that you have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
AJ Smith
Principal
Hembree Springs ES
470-254-2905 - office
678-525-7704 - cell
Previous Newsletters
Important Dates
8/3/23: Open House Pre-K at 5pm
8/4/23: Open House K-5 throughout the day
*Please see schedule below.
8/7/23: First Day of School
Residency Verifications
As a reminder, it is now Board Policy of Fulton County Schools that all 2nd grade students must have updated Proof of Residency on file prior to the start of school on August 7, 2023. These documents must then be verified in person at the school. You can come these dates to do this between 7:30 and 11:30 am.
- Go to your parent portal and click on: MORE->ONLINE REGISTRATION -> CURRENT YEAR EXISTING STUDENT (Start). You will then create an online registration form for the sole purpose of updating your proof of residency. The application will be for Update Address/Contact Information. Please upload two current proofs (in PDF Format if possible) where directed. Be sure to submit application. This is also a great time to update any emergency contact information.
- Bring the two original documents that you uploaded to the school to be verified. You may do so during the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on the above dates.
Open House Information
Hembree Springs wants to welcome you to the 2023-2024 school year! Come join us to meet your child's teacher, curriculum and school information, transportation information, and more!
Please arrive 10-15 minutes early.
Class visitation ONLY at scheduled times.
Kindergarten: 8-9am
First Grade: 9-10am
Second Grade: 10-11am
Third Grade: 12-1pm
Fourth Grade: 1-2pm
Fifth Grade: 2-3pm
School Supplies
Parents,
This year, like we did pre-COVID, our school supplies are communal. This means that all supplies donated to the classroom will be for the classroom. Not all items are shared: backpacks, headphones, water bottles, and pencil pouches. Pencils, glue, scissors, and other classroom supplies are considered shared resources.
By doing this all students will have access to needed supplies for learning, teachers will have access to renew supplies throughout the year, and Hembree Springs can monitor supplies and replenish as needed.
You will not need to label anything but the personal items listed above. You also do not HAVE to purchase everything on the supply list. Bring in what your family can donate. We are a village and collectively we will ensure that all students have what they need, including left handed scissors.
Please email AJ Smith with any questions regarding this information at smithaj3@fultonschools.org.
Afterschool Clubs for 2023-2024
Parents and Community,
We need you to help get our Hawks engaged in activities outside of school. We are hoping to offer lots of FREE opportunities for our students to engage after school in their interests with their peers, staff, and community.
Here is the ask: If you are available from 2:45-3:45pm for one day a week for at least 8 consecutive weeks AND you would like to host a club for students, please complete the interest form below.
We hope to have at least 5 different clubs each week, but would love to host even more. If you are interested in supporting/hosting a club, please complete the interest form. There would be a staff sponsor assigned to your club to support you.
Here are club ideas:
Gardening
Art
Lego
Chess
Board Games/Cards
Girls on the Run (Running Club)
Nature
Sports (Teaching Basics)
Book Club
Mechanics
Sewing
Cosmetology
Culture Corner
Walking
Tumbling
Badminton/Yard Games
Dance
Animal Care
Karate
Aerobics
Cooking
Technology
Get creative! We want to connect your interests to our students' interests!
5th Grade Parents!
Attention parents of rising 5th graders! We have exciting news for our 5th graders this year: we are going to take an overnight trip to Rock Eagle! Rock Eagle is a 4-H Center located in Eatonton, Georgia, and provides an experience like no other for students. Our 5th graders will be able to participate in “classrooms without walls” to learn about ecology, life history, and outdoor skills, along with team-building activities. The trip is scheduled for October 3-4, 2023. More details will follow in the coming weeks, but here’s a sneak peek: students, teachers, and chaperones will leave from Hembree Springs the morning of October 3, travel in charter buses, and will arrive in Eatonton later that morning. They’ll participate in various outdoor activities, have lunch and dinner along with a campfire that evening, and stay in cabins on the property. The next day after breakfast, they will have one more activity, eat lunch, and then return to school via charter bus.
The total cost for each student (or chaperone) is $140, which can be made on a payment plan of 3 payments of $47.00 each from August to October. There will be an application process for those who may need financial assistance. Again, more details will follow in the coming weeks, but we wanted to go ahead and inform families of the upcoming trip and the finances involved.
Please reach out to Dr. McAtee, CST, for more information after July 31st at mcatee@fultonschools.org.
You Are Invited
Join the Hembree Springs PTA on Saturday, August 5th, 2023, 10 am - 12 pm, for an informal park play date! Meet other parents while your kids run around! We'll be at the playground at the rear of the park, and the pavilion is reserved. Your HSES PTA board members will be there to answer any of your questions.
Hembree Springs Elementary School
Website: https://www.fultonschools.org/hembreespringses
Location: 815 Hembree Road, Roswell, GA, USA
Phone: 470-254-2902