AHE Hilltop Happenings

Location: 5575 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek, GA, United States

Phone: 470-254-2860

X (Twitter): @AbbottsHillES, @AHE_Principal

Facebook: Principal Osmerg

Instagram: abbotts_hilles

Important Dates

September 25th - Chipotle Spirit Night

September 26th - Extended Sign-Up Window for Optional Device Protection Plan ends (information below)

October 2nd - Fall Picture Day

October 10th - 9 week progress report visible

October 10th - Optional School Bus Poster contest due date

October 13th-17th - Fall Break (no school)

Dear Abbotts Hill Families,

I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to each of you for your tremendous support of our PTA Fun Run fundraiser! Your generosity and enthusiasm helped make this event a huge success, and we are so grateful for your continued partnership.

A special thank you goes out to our amazing PTA and all the volunteers who worked tirelessly to create such a memorable experience for our students. From organizing logistics to cheering on runners, your dedication truly made a difference. The students had an absolute blast—and I had so much fun cheering them on every step of the way!

As we continue to build strong connections between school and home, I want to remind you of the communication platforms we use to keep families informed:

• Hilltop Happenings: Our schoolwide newsletter is sent out weekly and includes important updates, event information, and highlights from around the school.
• Seesaw and Email: Teachers use Seesaw and email to communicate with families. If you are not yet connected via Seesaw, please reach out to your child’s teacher to get access.
• School Website: You can find school information on our website, which is easily accessible via the button at the top of our Hilltop Happenings newsletter.
• Friday Folders: Graded papers and flyers are sent home biweekly in our school Friday folders.
• Social Media: Follow our school’s Twitter account (@AbbottsHillES and @AHE_Principal) , and connect with me on Facebook (Principal Osmerg) and Instagram (@abbotts_hilles) where I share event flyers, photos, and updates from Hilltop Happenings. While social media is a great way to stay engaged, please remember that Hilltop Happenings and Seesaw are our primary sources for important school information.

We are also thrilled to share that Abbotts Hill Elementary has been named a PBIS Distinguished School! This honor reflects our collective commitment to fostering a positive learning environment where all students feel supported, valued, and empowered to succeed. Congratulations to our incredible students, dedicated staff, and engaged families—this achievement belongs to all of you. Thank you for helping us make Abbotts Hill a place where kindness, respect, and learning thrive every day.

Thank you again for your continued support and engagement. We are so lucky to have such a wonderful school community!

Have a #AHE-mazing week!

Jill Osmerg

Thank You!
A huge thank you to all of our families for supporting our students, school, and PTA through fundraising and cheering them on during last Friday’s run! Thanks to your incredible efforts, we raised over $31,000, surpassing our goal!

We are beyond grateful for your generosity and school spirit. Because of you, we’re looking forward to being able to continue building programs and initiatives to benefit our school community.

🌯 Spirit Night at Chipotle! 🌯
Join us Thursday from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at Chipotle for Spirit Night!

Skip the cooking and let Chipotle handle dinner for the family—25% of every purchase will be donated back to Abbotts Hill Elementary.

📍 This offer is valid only at the Medlock Bridge location (see flyer for address).
👉 Be sure to tell the cashier you’re supporting Abbotts Hill Elementary so your purchase counts!

Thank you for supporting our school—we’ll see you there! 🎉

Save the Date: Fall Bingo Night

Get ready for some fun! Our annual Fall Bingo Night is happening on Thursday, October 23rd. Stay tuned—more details will be coming your way in the next couple of weeks!

🎨 Reflections: Calling All Artists!

We are excited to announce the return of the annual Reflections program—an incredible opportunity for students to express themselves through the arts!

This year's theme is: "I Belong!"

Let your creativity shine in one or more of the following categories:
🎬 Film Production | 🎵 Music Composition | 🖼️ Visual Arts
💃 Dance Choreography | ✍️ Literature | 📸 Photography

📅 Submission Deadline: October 10

The Reflections program is a national arts initiative from the National PTA that encourages students to explore their creativity and share their unique perspectives.

🔗 Learn more and get submission details here: PTA Reflections Program

We can't wait to see what our talented students create!

Fall Picture Day is scheduled for October 2nd. For those wanting to order online, you can do so at www.mylifetouch.com. Our Picture Day ID is: EVTHFRC2W

For those that may be absent on this day, there will be a picture day make-up on November 20th.

Parent Engagement Session on ATTENDANCE in Korean and Spanish will be provided to Zone 6 parents. The session will be held virtually on TEAMS. Parents can learn about the importance and the expectations of FCS and how they can help their child.

DATES:

Wednesday, 9/24/2025 at 10am (Korean)

Friday, 9/26/2025 at 8am (Spanish)

Once again it is time for our students to consider participating in the 2025-2026 National School Bus Safety Poster Contest. The theme this year is “Safe Rides, Everyday Heroes”. Between today’s date and October 10, 2025, students can create their posters and turn them in to their teachers.

State Level Awards Sponsored by the Georgia Association for Pupil Transportation are awarded:

• 1st Place Winners each division: $100 check
• 2nd Place Winners of each division: $75 check
• 3rd Place Winners of each division: $50 check

National Level Awards are:

• 1st Place Winner Overall: $500 check
• 1st Place Winners of remaining 3 divisions: $250 check
• 2nd Place Winners of each 4 divisions: $100 check
• 3rd Place Winners of each 4 divisions: $50 check
• 1st Place Winner – CAD division: $50 check

Below is an attached document with information where you can find specific instructions about the rules surrounding the poster. The rules must be strictly adhered to. The email from GaDOE is included in the attachment with the link. School Bus Safety Poster Contest attachment.pdf

We are excited to share a new, simpler way for parents to sign up for the Optional Device Protection Plan for student devices. This plan provides families with affordable protection against accidental damage, loss, or theft of district-issued devices.

To support families, we’ve developed multiple resources:

• Step-by-step written instructions for different parent scenarios:

• New Parents / Parents adding a student to their household
• Existing Parents with a Parent Portal account
• New Parents creating a New Parent Portal account

• A short video walkthrough showing parents exactly how to complete the process.

These resources will also be posted on the FCS Strategy and Technology webpage for easy access.

https://bit.ly/FCSStrategyandTech

Important Update: The signup window for families has been extended through September 26, 2025.
*After the close of the extended signup window families can still contact the Technology Support Center at 470-254-HELP (4357) to sign up for the plan. However, the local school-based Technology Support Specialist will inspect the device prior to initiating the coverage.

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We would like to thank the following 2025-2026 TEAL Abbotts Hill School Partners in Education! Our partnership with them truly makes a positive impact on the school. If you would like more information about any of our Partners in Education or would like to become a Partner in Education, please reach out to Emilee Tutterow (tutterowem@fultonschools.org) or Courtney Hays (crocco.hays@gmail.com).

Let’s show our support of our 2025-2026 Partners in Education!

Click on the image for a direct link to their website!