Hembree Highlights

Hello Hawks!

This was a short week for students, which means I will keep it short and sweet too! There is one small change from our Hembree Highlights last week. Our Vision to Learn screening date has changed to September 19th. Please mark your calendars to return the OPT-OUT form by 9/19. You only need to return the form if you DO NOT want your child screened.

Enjoy your weekend!

Sincerely,

AJ Smith

Principal

Hembree Springs ES

smithaj3@fultonschools.org

470-254-2905 - office

678-525-7704 - cell

9/12 Annual Title I meeting @7:40-8:40am (General PTA meeting to immediately follow)

9/12 PTA Reflections Workshop @7:10-7:40am (Cafeteria Stage)

9/13 PTA Reflections Workshop @7:10-7:40am

9/20 PTA Reflections Workshop @7:10-7:40am

9/21 PTA Reflections Workshop @7:10-7:40am

9/21 PTA Spirit Night @ Bad Daddy's Burger Bar from 5:00-9:00pm

10/17 Title I Hembree Perk- (ELL Parent Workshop) @7:40-8:40am/General PTA Board Meeting to immediately follow

FCS requires all parents and students ages 10 and up to sign the 23-24 Code of Conduct. While there is an online option through Infinite Campus, we are also asking that HSES parents sign a paper copy of the Code of Conduct Parent and Student Receipt Acknowledgement Form. Teachers included this form in the Open House folders, but we understand that you may need another copy. Please let your child's homeroom teacher know if you need another copy to sign, and he/she will send it home with your child. We are hoping to have all signed Code of Conduct forms returned to school by October 1st. Reach out to Morgan Tew, Assistant Principal, with any questions.

Letter from Vision to Learn to Hembree Springs Parents in Preparation for September 13th Screenings:

Dear Parent or Caregiver,

Vision screenings will be conducted at your child’s school to determine if your child may have difficulty seeing. Vision To Learn, a mobile eye clinic that provides at no cost eye exams and eyeglasses, is coming in the next few weeks and can help your child’s vision. Since 80% of children’s learning is obtained through vision, when children can see well they can be more successful at school. Here’s how the program works:

1. Send your signed opt out form back to the school, if you DO NOT give Vision To Learn permission to examine your child’s eyes. [Opt-Out forms will be sent home with your child on 9/8 to be returned by 9/19, day of screening.]

2. The Vision To Learn mobile clinic will arrive at the school/and a representative will take your child to our mobile clinic to be examined by an Optometrist and Optician. [PTA Volunteers will support this process. Please reach out to Emily Willis at volunteer@hembreespringspta.org if you are interested in this or any other volunteer opportunity at Hembree Springs ES.]

3. If needed, the doctor will prescribe eyeglasses for your child.

4. Children choose frames they like and get fitted for glasses.

5. In 4-6 weeks, eye care professionals will return to the school/organization to deliver your child’s eyeglasses and make sure they fit correctly.

*** The process starts with a basic screening for all students. About 35% of our students will need further examination. If your child receives notice that they did not "pass" the screening, they will receive a follow-up exam in the upcoming weeks. You are more than welcome to take your child to your eye doctor or pediatrician for the exam, but the Vision to Learn program will be conducting these free of charge.***

Parents,

We have finished the first month of school. We want to know how departmentalization is going for your family and child(ren). This is also an opportunity to share anything else that we can make better for your child. Elementary school is not just a time of learning the foundations, it is also important that we foster a love of learning. By getting this feedback we will work to improve our practices and ensure that each child has the opportunity to learn and fall in love in learning.

Please complete the survey by September 18, 2023.

Our Annual Title I Parent Meeting will be held on September 12th from 7:40-8:40am. Our first General PTA Meeting of the year will be held immediately following.

Great News for parents! Help A Child Smile dental program will be coming to Hembree Springs on Wednesday, September 20. They will offer full-service dental care to your child during the school day. Dental Service includes an exam, x-rays, cleaning fluoride sealants and cavity treatment if needed. If your child does not have a regular dentist, please complete the registration form and send it back to your child's teacher or you can sign up online. If your child is insured with Medicaid/PeachCare for Kids, there is no cost to you. Help A Child Smile accepts most private dental plans, also. If you have any questions, please contact Help A Child Smile at 800-770-0388.

Thanks,

Mrs. Jean

Hembree Springs Clinic- 470- 254- 9461

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