Hembree Highlights

Greetings Hembree Families!

We had a wonderful and fast-paced week here at Hembree! On Wednesday, I attended an event at the Georgia International Convention Center to honor our Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Mondan, and our Professional of the Year, Mrs. Forsyth. This event is always so special, and I am grateful for the opportunity to celebrate these outstanding members of our school community.

Today, we celebrated our September Best of the Nest winners. This is one of my favorite events because I love seeing the excitement on our students' faces when they are recognized. Thank you to all of our families who came out to support and celebrate our students.

Please join us for our 25th Anniversary Celebration on October 2 at 6:30 PM. It is going to be a wonderful evening filled with activities, memories, and celebration. I truly hope you can be there to help us mark this special milestone.

On a personal note, my daughter is getting engaged this weekend! It is a surprise for her, and I am hosting a celebration at my house on Sunday. Needless to say, I am very excited!

The Dawgs will face their first real challenge this weekend, and I am looking forward to watching the game. The Texas vs. Ohio State matchup last weekend was outstanding. While the UGA vs. Arkansas game may not bring the same level of excitement, I always enjoy cheering on the Dawgs.

Next week is Fall Break. Students will not have school from September 21 through September 25. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the building on September 28.

I hope you have an amazing break and enjoy some well-deserved time with family and friends. Have a wonderful week!

Warm Regards,

Nancy Lahey

9/21-25 Fall Break for students

10/1 Grade 2 field trip to Chattahoochee Nature Center

10/2 25th Anniversary Celebration + STEM Faire + Star Night @6:30-9:00pm

10/6 PreK/SNPK field trip to Cagle's Farm

10/6 Title I ELL Parent Workshop @ 7:40am

10/9 Village Burger Spirit Night 4-8 pm

10/23 Trunk or Treat @ 5:00-6:30pm

Dad's Carpool 10/2 -

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FADAD2FAAFD0-58691459-dadpool

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend out Annual Title I meeting on September 8th. If you were unable to attend, please review the linked PowerPoint for the presentation information.

Annual Title I Parent Meeting_2026.pptx

Spanish_Annual Title I Parent Meeting_2026 (1).pptx

If you would like to take the survey and give feedback- please follow this link:

https://bit.ly/Evaluation_FE

3rd - 5th graders are invited to compete in the FCS Technology Competition taking place on Saturday, January 9, 2027, at North Springs High School. Interested students can select from the categories listed on the flyer and may only enter one project for the competition. Students can enter individually or with a partner.

For more information, please contact our school's Technology Competition Liaison Amanda Lee via the following email: leea8@fultonschools.org

Survey Link: https://bit.ly/4zNhq85

How Can Families Support Good Attendance?

This week, students learned about the importance of morning routines and how they help support good attendance. Students will bring home a morning routine activity. We encourage families to review their child's current routine or create a new one together to help ensure a positive and on time start to each school day.

The 2026–2027 PTA Reflections art program and contest theme is:

🌎 “WHAT MY CULTURE MEANS TO ME” 🌎

What makes you, YOU? Your family, heritage, traditions, music, food, language, community, or celebrations? Tell your story through the arts!

Students may enter in:
🎨 Visual Arts | 📸 Photography | ✍️ Literature
🎬 Film | 🎶 Music Composition | 💃 Dance Choreography

📥 WHEN YOU'RE READY TO SUBMIT

Beginning the week of Sept. 14, completed entries can be placed in the clear “Reflections Entries” labeled bin on the bench across from the front desk.

⚠️ Please wait until your project is finished before turning anything in. Submit your finished piece + completed entry form signed by a parent/guardian together.

📸🎬 Digital entries, such as Photography, Dance Choreography or Film, may be emailed along with a photo of the signed entry form to HembreePTA@gmail.com.

🏆 HOW FAR CAN YOUR CREATIVITY GO?

Winning entries can advance through Reflections with the opportunity to reach the Georgia state level and even National PTA!

📅 Entries Due: September 28

🏆 Awards Ceremony at Hembree: October 27 • 8:00–8:30 a.m.

🎥 What is Reflections? Watch the short video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FlgjlxKQms

🎨 Category Guidelines:
https://georgiapta.org/events-programs/reflections-submissions

📝 Reflections Entry Form – Fillable PDF: Download the form, type your information directly into the fields, then print and sign before submitting.

You only need to print pages 3 and 4.

Check out all the fun creativity at the Reflections workshop’s PTA held this week!

Dear Families,

We’re excited to invite our wonderful parent community to participate in Career Day! This is a special opportunity for our students to learn about the many different careers. If you’re interested in being a Career Day guest, please take a moment to sign up using the link/form provided. No presentation experience is necessary—we’ll provide any details and guidance you need!

Thank you for helping us make Career Day a meaningful and memorable experience for our students. We’re so grateful for the support and talents of our school community!

Here is the link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/LSSK12ejH5?origin=lprLink

The flyer is below.

Thank you,

Tamia Adams, counselor

Will your child be absent for multiple days? Did you know you may be able to request a Participate Remote Day? See the flyer below for details!

¿Su hijo(a) estará ausente durante varios días? ¿Sabía que puede solicitar un Día de Participación Remota? ¡Consulte el volante a continuación para obtener más información!

Something BIG is coming to Hembree this fall! ✨

We’re excited to share that our 25th Anniversary STEAM Faire is set for Friday, October 2! This year, we’re going BIG with a super-sized evening of hands-on STEM activities and plenty of extra fun as we look back on 25 years of Hembree Springs. 👑🔬🏰

Experiences like this — along with free family events, teacher mini-grants, student programs, staff appreciation, class parties, field trip support and so much more — are made possible by the support of our Hembree families.

If you haven’t joined PTA yet, there’s still time! Membership is just $10 per person, and joining PTA does not require you to volunteer. Parents, grandparents and other family members can all join and show their support!

Want to make an impact? Consider making a gift to our Annual Fund when you join:

✨ Kingdom Friend — $25
🏰 Royal Supporter — $50
👑 Castle Champion — $100
🌟 Magic Maker — $250

👉 JOIN PTA + SUPPORT THE ANNUAL FUND: https://jointotem.com/ga/roswell/hembree-springs-es-pta

Look for the green "Add a Donation" button. Every membership and every donation helps us create more opportunities and experiences for our students throughout this very special 25th anniversary year.

Already a PTA member for this year? You can still support our budget this year by donating here https://hembreespringselementary.givebacks.com/shop/items/d119b6214d8bdb

Join the Kingdom. Keep the Magic Alive.

We’re getting closer to our 25th Anniversary goal of 250 PTA members! 🏰✨ We’re currently at 210 members — just 40 more to go!

Haven’t joined yet? Membership is only $10 per person for the school year, there’s no volunteer requirement, and parents, grandparents, teachers, staff and other Hembree supporters can all join. This also helps keep our events free for all!

✨ Want to make an even bigger impact? You can also add a donation to our 25 Years of Magic Annual Campaign when you join.

Suggested Giving Levels:
🏰 Kingdom Friend — $25
👑 Royal Supporter — $50
🛡️ Castle Champion — $100
✨ Magic Maker — $250

Your membership builds our community. Your donation helps fund the magic.

👉 JOIN PTA + ADD A DONATION:

https://jointotem.com/ga/roswell/hembree-springs-es-pta

Tag Screenings occur twice each year for all KK-5th graders and are based on the data detailed in the document. Reach out to Mrs. Anderson at andersoncm@fultonschools.org for specific questions.

Please see the attachments below for instructions on how to access your student's iReady Inform results. Note: we use Classlink to access iReady. You can log in to your student's Classlink portal using their student ID and their birthdate (mmddyyyy). The link to Classlink is on the Fulton County Schools' webpage. Do not go directly to the iReady website.

Our district code is CMVRR3. Reach out to your teacher or to Dr. McAtee, CST, if you have questions.

Looking for the easiest way to stay connected with everything happening at Hembree Springs?

The Hawk's Nest is our private Facebook group exclusively for Hembree Springs families (and staff!). It's your go-to place for school news, PTA updates, event reminders, volunteer opportunities, spirit nights and helpful resources.

Whether you're a brand-new family or a returning Hawk, The Hawk's Nest is one of the best ways to stay informed and connected throughout the school year.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/HSEHawksNest

From Title I

Families! YOU are your child’s first and most influential teacher. As such you have so much to offer your student! To encourage family engagement at home, we are offering family engagement Thursdays. Each week there will be (1) activity to do at home to be completed prior to Friday. We’ll list the activities for the month in Hembree Highlights and offer reminders via social media. Your student will have the opportunity to receive a *bonus* Hawk’s ticket for participating (look out for more details from your teacher) We’ll include tips and tricks to get the conversation started and reinforce learning from the school day. Please spend anywhere from 10-20 minutes with your child engaging with them around their day at school and encouraging their social and emotional skills. We’ll also encourage you to practice additional skills inclusive of Math and ELA. Please feel free to reach out to me Lucy Gilbert, Title I Parent Liaison (gilbertl2@fultonschools.org) with any questions. Please check the box on your child’s homework to receive an additional Hawk’s ticket for your student.

Del Título I

Jueves de Participación familiar

¡Familias! USTED es el primer y más influyente maestro de su hijo. ¡Como tal, tienes mucho que ofrecer a tu estudiante! Para fomentar la participación familiar en el hogar, ofrecemos jueves de participación familiar. Cada semana habrá (1) actividad para hacer en casa que se completará antes del viernes. Enumeraremos las actividades del mes en Hembree Highlights y ofreceremos recordatorios a través de las redes sociales. Su estudiante tendrá la oportunidad de recibir un boleto de Hawk * adicional * por participar (busque más detalles de su maestro) Incluiremos consejos y trucos para iniciar la conversación y reforzar el aprendizaje del día escolar. Pase entre 10 y 20 minutos con su hijo interactuando con él durante su día en la escuela y fomentando sus habilidades sociales y emocionales. También lo alentaremos a practicar habilidades adicionales, incluidas matemáticas y ELA. No dude en comunicarse conmigo Lucy Gilbert, Enlace de Padres del Título I (gilbertl2@fultonschools.org) si tiene alguna pregunta. Por favor, marque la casilla en los deberes de su hijo para recibir una entrada adicional de Hawk's para su alumno.

Have you heard your child mention anything about an app called Beanstack? It was introduced in the Media Center. Beanstack is a digital reading log that students can use to log the number of minutes they are reading. They can earn badges and rewards along the way. If your child is reading at school, home, daycare, etc. they can log their minutes and help us get closer to our goal. The following is a video explaining how to use Beanstack from home. You can always find your child's lunch number/student number in infinite campus or email Mrs. Soberanis: soberanis@fultonschools.org. Happy Reading!

How To Video: https://go.screenpal.com/watch/cZQTbzVSAkv

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

We welcome lunch visitors, Monday-Thursday only. Please check in at the front desk before proceeding to the cafeteria.

Website: https://www.fultonschools.org/hembreespringses
Location: 815 Hembree Road, Roswell, GA, USA
Phone: 470-254-2902