Hembree Highlights

Greetings, Hembree Families,

Our Thanksgiving Feast was an incredible success, and it’s all thanks to YOU!
We are so grateful to all the families who joined us—your presence made the day truly special. Seeing everyone together and enjoying the beautiful student artwork was such a joy. And of course, the excitement around the book fair was contagious! Our students absolutely love it, and it’s wonderful to watch their enthusiasm for reading grow.

A heartfelt thank you to Ms. Linda Hill for preparing a delicious feast that everyone enjoyed. We also want to give special recognition to Laura Stowers, and Jenny Soberanis for their hard work and dedication in making our Art Show and Book Fair such a memorable event. Your efforts behind the scenes truly made the day shine.

We are also deeply appreciative of our amazing PTA for providing a delicious lunch for the staff on Thursday, November 20th. You made our Thankful Thursday extra special, and we can’t thank you enough for your generosity.

Our clubs are thriving, and it’s inspiring to see the teamwork, creativity, and joy our students experience in these activities. Thank you to everyone who helps make these opportunities possible.

On a personal note, I had the chance to attend the Georgia game last Saturday against Texas—what an incredible game! I even ran into one of our very own Hembree Hawks. This weekend’s matchup against Charlotte should be exciting, and I’m looking forward to the Georgia vs. Georgia Tech game at Mercedes-Benz on Friday, 11/28. It’s always a great rivalry, and I know it will be a fantastic game.

As Thanksgiving approaches, I’m filled with gratitude. I’ll be hosting family as I do every year, and I can’t wait to enjoy good food and great football.

I wish each of you a wonderful break and a Happy Thanksgiving. I am truly thankful for this amazing community and for being part of the Hembree family. Thank you for all you do for me and for our school—you make it the incredible place that it is.

Warm Regards,

Nancy Lahey

11/24-11/28 No School- Thanksgiving Break

12/2 iReady MATH diagnostics K-5

12/4 McDonald's Spirit Night 5:00-8:00 PM

12/5 Hembree Springs Spelling Bee grades 3-5 @ 8:30 am

12/8 iReady READING diagnostics K-5

12/8 Staff Dessert Buffet

12/9 Conversational English and Math Resource Coffee @ 7:40am *click here for more information (English) and here (Spanish)

12/22/25-1/2/26 Winter Break

1/5/26 Teacher Work Day

1/13/26 Rising 6th grade parent meeting 7:40-8:40 am (see below)

Hello Families!

Your child will be taking the mid-year iReady diagnostic assessments soon:

• Math: December 2
• Reading: December 8

These assessments help us celebrate the growth your child has made during the first semester and guide us in planning instruction to meet their individual needs.

For helpful tips and resources, please check out the information below and visit the i-Ready Family Center. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher or contact Dr. McAtee, Curriculum Support Teacher, at mcatee@fultonschools.org.

Thank you for partnering with us to support your child’s learning!

https://i-readycentral.com/familycenter/faqs/

Need something to do with family and friends over the break? Check out Aurora Cineplex for new releases and new pricing!

Wicked opens Thur Nov 20th and Zootopia Tues Nov 25th

All Movies are Retro Priced--$ 6.50 -$ 10 plus $ 5.50 on Tuesdays.

Area 51: Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf

5100 Commerce Parkway, Roswell ,GA 30076

Ph: 770-518-0977 www.AuroraCineplex.com

Get ready for an important milestone! Join the Elkins Pointe Administration and Dr. McAtee for important information on rising 6th grade courses and the verification process. No matter which Fulton County middle school your child will attend, this session will help you understand how our teachers decide on course recommendations for rising 6th graders—so you can feel confident about the process and your child’s transition. We’re here to guide you every step of the way.

If you are unable to attend, the information PowerPoint will be published on our website, and you can contact Dr. McAtee at mcatee@fultonschools.org with any questions.

Get ready for a fun (and easy!) dinner night — our next Spirit Night is happening at the Crabapple McDonald’s on Arnold Mill Road on Thursday, December 4th from 5–8 p.m. 🍔✨

It’s the perfect chance to take a night off from cooking and grab something quick that you know the kids will happily eat.

Even better, 20% of all proceeds during Spirit Night will be donated back to support our school. 🙌
Stop by, enjoy a meal, and help make a difference!

It's time for our annual dessert buffet to thank our teachers and staff for all they have done this year!

Monday, December 8th
Sign up here to bake a sweet treat or lend a helping hand! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FADAD2FAAFD0-60249202-2025

¡Es hora de nuestro buffet anual de postres para agradecer a nuestros maestros y personal por todo lo que han hecho este año!

Lunes 8 de diciembre

¡Regístrese aquí para hornear un dulce o echar una mano! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FADAD2FAAFD0-60249202-2025

Mark your calendars for International Family Fun Night! Join us for an evening of celebrating the diversity within our school and community on Thursday, January 15th from 5:30-7:30pm. Grab your family and come explore!

We are looking for volunteers to share what is wonderful about a country and culture. Please sign-up below. Please include your student's name in the sign-up.

If you are experiencing a financial barrier to participation, the PTA is sponsoring a limited number of $100 grants for your family to host a table. Please reach out to PTA President Janet Pelletier, janetr2626@hotmail.com for more information.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FADAD2FAAFD0-59881888-international

Student Success Skills – Self Management

One important skill for all children to learn is self-control and how to manage their strong emotions. A child needs to learn how to manage their strong feelings without having a tantrum, hitting, yelling, or crying easily. When a child has good self-control, they make friends more easily and are more successful in school. Self-control helps kids think before they act. A child with good self-control is more resistant to peer pressure.

At home, you can help your child practice self-control by discussing and modeling ways to calm down if they start feeling strong emotions. You can discuss and practice together the TAKE 5 method:

1. Take five deep breaths.

1. Count to five on your fingers

1. Slowly count to five in your head.

1. Close your eyes and picture the hands of a clock moving five ticks

1. Put your head down and count to five.

Write these steps down and post them somewhere they can see them. Model the TAKE 5 strategies yourself when you are feeling angry about something. The next time your child gets mad – do the TAKE 5 steps together.

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