Hembree Highlights

Hello Hawks!

I hope that you all enjoyed the long weekend. I like my routine, so I am glad to be back. I want to take a moment to acknowledge some tough things happening in the world around us. Dr. Looney sent out communication this week about the crises in the Middle East. He also shared some helpful tips about talking to children about violence and the news. I have attached those documents below. I want to reiterate that safety is our number one priority, but the overall well-being of our students is important too. Please reach out to Shannon Reynolds, school counselor, for any additional resources.

On a very different note, please join me tomorrow from 12-1:30pm at Hembree to check out the solar eclipse. Mr. Tavel will have his solar scope out and plenty of glasses for everyone to view safely. Please stop by anytime between 12 and 1:30pm tomorrow, October 14, 2023.

See you then!

Enjoy your weekend!

Sincerely,

AJ Smith

Principal

Hembree Springs ES

smithaj3@fultonschools.org

470-254-2905 - office

678-525-7704 - cell

10/17 Hembree Perk- (ELL Parent Workshop) @7:40-8:40am

10/20 Spirit Night at Cici's Pizza @4-8pm

10/20 PTA Trunk or Treat @5:30-7:00pm (outside playground, trunks, costume parade)

10-23-10/27 Red Ribbon Week (see below for details)

10/24 Reflections Awards Ceremony @8:00-8:30am - note date change (Media Center)

11/3 Title I Literacy Night/PTA Books for Ownership Event/Star Night @6:00-8:30pm

11/13-11/17 Hembree Springs Book Fair

11/14 Hembree Perk @7:40-8:40am (Title I- Technology)

All families are welcome to attend the Youth Day Parade in downtown Roswell on Canton Street on Saturday, October 14th. The parade begins at 10:00am sharp. This year's theme is "Sounds of Roswell." Wear comfortable shoes and bring bags for collecting candy!

The Literati book fair is fast approaching! Our fall book fair will be held November 13-17 in the Media Center. Students will be able to create wish lists during their specials period. Your family can also shop for books through Literati’s online book fair starting October 16th.

The week of November 13th is also when we will have our Thanksgiving lunch here at school. Parents who attend will be able to shop for books before and after their student’s Thanksgiving lunch. Please note that books purchased through the online fair will not be delivered to students here at school until the physical book fair ends. Books can be purchased through card, cash or a gift card. You can shop online as well as purchase a gift card for your student here: https://efairs.literati.com/

Thank you for supporting our school’s Media Center through your book fair participation! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Media Specialist, Jenny Soberanis at soberanis@fultonschools.org.

iReady has added a new feature this year that allows schools to share students’ Diagnostic results digitally by providing access to the For Families report directly on students’ iReady dashboard. Families will have digital access to the For Families report after logging in to their student’s iReady dashboard and entering our district report code: 1HX9DP on the top right-hand corner of the For Families tab. This code is applicable to all students throughout the district. Click this link https://i-readycentral.com/familycenter/understanding-your-students-i-ready-diagnostic-results/ for more information. Results will also be shared during parent conferences in October.

Do you know what is being served in your child’s school café? Fulton County School Nutrition menus feature healthier options, more fruits and veggies, locally-sourced produce, chef-inspired recipes, and more choices for kids! To recognize the National School Lunch Program, serving nearly 30 million children each day, Fulton County Schools will celebrate National School Lunch Week from October 16-20, 2023. The fun and creative campaign theme, “Level Up with School Lunch,” highlights the importance of a healthy school lunch to a student’s success both in and out of the classroom. Throughout the week, Fulton County School cafes will have special guest servers, prize giveaways, limited time only specials, and a chance to win the GRAND PRIZE at the end of the week!

Word Chaining: This strategy is for younger children but can be adapted for older students too. It can be done orally (to practice letter sounds) or on paper (to practice phonics/spelling). Give children a word and ask them to change one sound/part to make a new word.

Example: The word is house. Change the beginning sound to /m/. What is the new word? (Mouse)

Would you like some manipulatives for at home practice? Reach out to our Title I Parent Liaison, Lucy Gilbert, gilbertL2@fultonschools.org

Red Ribbon Week is the nation's oldest and largest drug prevention awareness program. Students can join us in our mission as we dress up to promote keeping kids healthy and drug free!

Need dinner plans the night of Trunk or Treat? Head to Cici's Pizza on Alpharetta Highway for Spirit Night and either dine in or bring it to Trunk or Treat to enjoy! Fifteen percent of sales that day from 4 to 8 p.m. will go to our PTA as long as you mention Hembree Springs when you pay!

Please join us for our October 20th Fall Trunk or Treat from 5:30-7:00pm. Would you like to sponsor a trunk? Sign up here! https://bit.ly/48pL8Cl Please sign up to volunteer here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FADAD2FAAFD0-44806893-trunk

Parents of English language learners, please join us on October 17th in the Media Center. We'll have a light breakfast, bilingual books and flashcards to borrow, and an assortment of gently used winter coats available. Immediately following this meeting (8:30am or so), we'll also have a beginners English class. See flyers below for more details.

Parents and Families!

You’re invited to our “Let’s Taco ‘Bout Literacy Night on November 3rd from 6:00-8:30pm. Follow the link to RSVP in order that we have an accurate headcount for food- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FADAD2FAAFD0-44681155-lets . There will be complimentary Moe’s taco feast for everyone, the choice of 2 new books for every Hembree student, star night, mystery readers and more! The presentation will begin promptly at 6:15pm. See the attached flyer for more details! We hope to see you there!

Please reach out to Lucy Gilbert, Parent Liaison, gilbertl2@fultonschools.org with any questions.

We will be hosting our 2nd annual coat exchange on Friday, October 20th during the PTA Trunk or Treat event. Please feel free to drop off new or gently used (clean) coats prior in the bin in the breezeway, or you may drop them off at carpool October 12, 13, 19 and 20. This will allow us to have everything organized and ready to go! You may also drop off coats during the exchange and grab a “new to your child” coat for winter.

If you have not already, please make sure you've completed the Volunteer Registration Application through Fulton County Schools:

https://www.fultonschools.org/volunteer

Trunk or Treat

Trunk or Treat is scheduled for 10/20, 5:30 pm. We need volunteers for the day of the event!

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FADAD2FAAFD0-44806893-trunk#/

Grown Ups on the Ground

Have you ever wanted to join in at Recess? Well, now’s your chance! PTA will provide the supplies; you help provide the fun. Join the kids for a game of Freeze Tag, Hopscotch or Basketball. Have a special skill or game like you’d like to share? Then sign up for Parent’s Pick. Each week slots will be available for each grade and their recess times. If you have any questions, please reach out to staffsupport@hembreespringspta.org. See you on the grounds!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FADAD2FAAFD0-grownups

Media Center

Mrs. Soberanis is looking for one volunteer every other Tuesday, 8 am - 9 am, to help with shelving. She thinks the shelving will take about 20 minutes. Sign up for a slot here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FADAD2FAAFD0-media1

• Ages: 7-13

• Practices Schedule: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 6pm-7:15pm (first practice late Oct/early November at the Roswell HS wrestling room at 6:00pm)

• Location: Roswell High School 11595 King Road, Roswell, GA, 30075

• Dues:

• ~$225 Program Fee - Please use this link for sign up https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dEzBjGO1dyAGUlCRBQsWxXD82vhxm7I9rEF_lDdRAxg/viewform?edit_requested=true

• Roswell Youth Wrestling Website for additional information: https://roswellwrestling.com/youth.html

• Head Coach: Alex Foti

• Assistant Coaches: Matthew Varnado, Clint Fleetwood and Henry Bradley

Hembree Springs Elementary is an award-winning Title 1 school in Roswell, GA. According to Niche.com, within the Fulton County School system, we are rated #6 for most diverse public elementary schools, #13 for best public elementary school teachers, and #32 for best public elementary school.

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