Hembree Highlights

Greetings Hembree Families!

We had a wonderful week at Hembree! The Talent Show took place last night and again this morning, and it was absolutely amazing. This event is always such a highlight for our community. It was extra special for me this year because I participated, and I had so much fun. A huge thank you to Jenny Soberanis and Lisa Tejada for all of their hard work, and thank you as well to Laura Stowers, who helped in countless ways. Events like this are part of what make Hembree such a special and fun place.

Yesterday, we had our final site visit from our Zone Superintendent, Dr. Angela Parham. It was a tremendous success, and I am incredibly proud of the staff here at Hembree.

The board did not approve May 21 as a furlough day for the district, so the last day of school for students will be Thursday, May 21. Please plan accordingly, as end-of-year parties will take place that day.

The last week for extended learning and clubs will be the week of March 30. Tuesday clubs will end on March 31, and Thursday clubs will conclude on April 2. Please note that after Spring Break, students will return home using their usual transportation routes. Chorus will continue beyond these dates.

Enjoy the beautiful weather predicted for the weekend! I am looking forward to some warmth and sunshine.

Warm Regards,

Nancy Lahey

3/24 1st grade field trip to Zoo Atlanta

3/26 First grade performance--Three Piggy Opera 9:00 AM

3/31 McTeacher Night at Crabapple McDonalds 5-8 PM

4/2 5th grade field trip to Atlanta venues

4/3 Field Day

4/6-4/10 Spring Break

4/16 Spring Chorus Concert 6:30 PM

4/17 STEM and Star Night 7-9 PM

4/21 Sneak-a-Peek Rising Kindergarten Transitions Workshop 8:30-10:00 cafe (see flyers below)

4/23 General PTA Meeting @ 6:30pm on TEAMS

Thank you to the parents and community member that attended this week’s input meetings. If you were unable to attend, the PowerPoint is linked here-

Input Meeting Presentation_Parents_2026.pptx (English) Input Meeting Presentation_Parents_2026 Spanish (1).pptx

Parent feedback in past meetings helped create some of our favorite school events, including International Night, the Learning Celebration, and Parent ESOL classes. Your voice really does make a difference!

If you were unable to attend, please take a moment to complete the Parent Input Survey. Right now only 36 surveys have been completed, and we need at least 100 responses.

👉 Share your feedback here:
https://bit.ly/InputSurvey_ES

The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) will also use this feedback to help guide programming for next school year, so we truly value your thoughts and ideas.

Thank you for helping make Hembree Springs even better for our students and families! 💙

Dear parents/guardians,

Please use the form below to provide input regarding your child's individual learning needs for the upcoming school year at Hembree Springs. We trust that you understand that your comments constitute just one of the many factors that must be considered in forming classes and that input cannot include specific teacher preferences nor comments based on perceptions. Ultimately, the final decision on class placement resides with the school. PLEASE DO NOT REQUEST A SPECIFIC TEACHER IN ANY WAY.

If you would like to provide input, please complete and submit this form (one for each child) no later than April 3, 2026. The form will be open from March 20 at 1:00 pm to April 3 at 5:30 pm. Contact Dr. McAtee, CST, if you have questions at mcatee@fultonschools.org.

Hembree Springs Elementary Student Learning Needs Request Form 2026-2027 – Fill out form

YOU ARE INVITED TO THE ELKINS POINTE RISING 6TH-GRADE TRANSITION MEETING

"Welcome Future Titans! Elkins Pointe Middle School Transition Meeting"

Who? All parents & guardians. Parents are welcome to bring their rising 6th‑grade students and their siblings.

Why? This meeting helps families feel confident and prepared for the move to middle school.

📅 Event Details

Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Time: 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Location: Elkins Pointe Middle School
11290 Elkins Road, Roswell, GA 30076

💬 Questions? ¿Preguntas?

• Mrs. Lisa O’Hanlon Cowles, Parent Liaison, ohanlon@fultonschools.org | 470‑254‑8379
• Sra. Veronica Ramirez, enlace comunitario bilingüe, ramirezv1@fultonschools.org | 470‑254‑8380
• Sra. Norma Palacios, enlace comunitario bilingüe, palaciosn@fultonschools.org | 470‑254‑8380

🌍 Interpreter services available | Servicios de intérprete disponibles.

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(Spanish blurb)

ESTÁN INVITADOS A LA REUNIÓN DE TRANSICIÓN PARA LOS ESTUDIANTES QUE SUBEN A 6.º GRADO EN ELKINS POINTE

"¡Bienvenidos, Futuros Titanes! Réunion de Transición de Elkins Pointe Middle School"

¿Quién? Todos los padres y tutores. Los padres pueden traer a sus estudiantes que suben a 6.º grado y a sus hermanos.

¿Por qué? Esta reunión ayuda a las familias a sentirse seguras y preparadas para la transición a la escuela secundaria (middle school).

📅 Detalles del Evento

Fecha: Jueves, 26 de marzo de 2026
Hora: 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Lugar: Elkins Pointe Middle School
11290 Elkins Road, Roswell, GA 30076

💬 Questions? ¿Preguntas?

Mrs. Lisa O’Hanlon Cowles, Parent Liaison
ohanlon@fultonschools.org | 470‑254‑8379

Sra. Veronica Ramirez, enlace comunitario bilingüe
ramirezv1@fultonschools.org | 470‑254‑8380

Sra. Norma Palacios, enlace comunitario bilingüe
palaciosn@fultonschools.org | 470‑254‑8380

🌍 Interpreter services available | Servicios de intérprete disponibles.

We're excited to host Career Day at Hembree Springs Elementary School and are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to share their careers with our students! This is a great opportunity to inspire young minds, spark curiosity, and help students start dreaming about their futures.

If you are interested in participating, please check out the available dates and times in the link below and sign up! We'd love to have you join us! Contact Ms. Reynolds, counselor, if you need more information.

https://tinyurl.com/yunzk66s

Dads, this is your moment! We’re handing over the carpool lane the morning before Spring Break — and on Field Day — for a high-energy send-off the kids won’t forget. Best of all, it gives our amazing carpool staff a well-deserved break before the holiday.

Volunteers will help in the April 3rd A.M. drop-off lane by greeting students, opening doors, and sending them into school with smiles (and maybe a few dad jokes ). No experience needed — just a friendly face. Wear your favorite sports gear and feel the Field Day vibes.

Grandpas, uncles, and other special father figures who want to jump in and join the fun are welcome too!

Sign up here to claim your spot: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FADAD2FAAFD0-58691459-dadpool

Let’s make this the most fun, fast and unforgettable drop-off of the year. Who’s ready to roll?

🍟 Mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 31 from 5–8 PM and skip cooking—because it’s McTeacher Night for Hembree Springs Elementary!

✨ 20% of ALL sales during that time go straight back to our school (yes, everything counts!), so bring the whole crew, invite your friends, and make it a fun night out.

🍔 BONUS: It’s just days after the launch of the new Super Mario Galaxy Happy Meals 🍄🚀—perfect timing to grab one before the movie drops the next day!

Let’s pack the place, show some school spirit, and turn fries into funds for our kids 🙌

Parents Night Out, this Saturday March 21st!, with our PTA business partner, Elite Skillz.

Learning cool parkour, martial arts, ninja obstacles, and pizza - what could be better! Don’t forget to mention Hembree Springs Elementary so that we get a percentage! Checkout the link to register and get all the details!

https://cp.mystudio.io/e/?=DjZgCM/8661/728428//1773364254

The Elkins Pointe Middle School PTSA Board needs your help in finding our Auction and Community Partnerships Chair for the 2026-27 school year.

The Auction and Community Partnerships Chair leads the efforts that make many of our student programs, teacher grants and school events possible.

This role oversees the annual PTSA silent auction, our primary fundraiser, and coordinates any additional fundraising initiatives during the year. The chair works with a small team of volunteers to gather auction items, connect with local businesses and help plan a successful event.

Why it matters:

The funds raised directly support teachers, students and programs that enrich the experience at Elkins Pointe. If you enjoy organizing projects, building relationships with local businesses and working with a team to make something successful, this is a rewarding way to make a meaningful impact at the school!

If you have a rising 6th grader or current EPMS student and are interested in learning more, please email epms.ptsa@gmail.com.

Our March Madness, out-of-the-box Spirit Fundraiser is still going strong with a couple days left!! Let’s break a sweat and support our school at the same time.

Ends March 21:

Try a HOTWORX session for $10 — and 100% of your class fee goes directly to Hembree Springs!

HOTWORX offers 24/7 access to virtually instructed infrared sauna workouts, including:

HOT YOGA

HOT PILATES

HOT STRETCH

HOT CYCLE

Sessions are available in 15-minute or 45-minute options, so you can fit it into your schedule.

book ahead of time by using this unique link made just for our school:

https://www.hotworx.net/customerportal/GA0059/scheduleSession/?emp_refer=NDU0MjQ0NXx8MzY1OQ%3D%3D&fbclid=IwY2xjawQo4ttleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFCclVCQTRHWEt2ZHc0M040c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHihaCzTyKEhGCDqBjF2ydi-L_vZmFAf9BsRzANW2YEt0Y7HLu_bke6azs5lA_aem_mOYd1fVBCtqw_5CEaIHcIQ

Staffed hours:

Monday–Thursday: 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

Friday: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

Families- Just a quick reminder for everyone about our Title I Resource Room. We have games, books, flashcards and so much more that you can check out for at-home learning. Need resources for a specific skill? Let us know, and we’ll find something suitable to reinforce the curriculum at home. You may already have games at home that can reinforce skills. Check out this article from Edutopia for more ideas. Board Games That Teach Elementary Math | Edutopia

Please feel free to reach out to Lucy Gilbert, Title I Parent Liaison with any questions or for take-home resources

Email: GilbertL2@fultonschools.org

Phone: (470)254-9460

Field Day is approaching fast and the P.E. Department is so excited because we are going to have the best day ever! This year field day will be April 3rd.

PSE, KD and 1st: 8:00-10:00

Pre-K, 2nd, and 3rd: 10:00-12:00

4th and 5th: 12:00-2:00

Field Day volunteer sign-up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F44ABAE2FABFD0-48453096-field#/

We would love to have you volunteer at a station. If you haven’t already, you will need to complete the VOLUNTEER TRAINING through Fulton County.

Fulton County Volunteer Training: https://www.fultonschools.org/volunteer

Thanks,

Holly Marzetti

marzetti@fultonschools.org

From Shannon Reynolds, counselor:

RISE UP! is a free after school character development program for elementary aged children held in local public schools with the purpose of teaching students how to apply relevant Biblical truths for their everyday lives. RISE UP! provides a creative, fun, and memorable environment for kids to hear about God’s amazing love for them. RISE UP! is a non-school, non-pta, non-foundation sponsored club and operates as a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.”

https://riseup4christ.com/registration/#reg-form

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