Hembree Highlights

Happy New Year, Hembree Families!
I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season. It’s such a joy to see our students back in the building, full of smiles and excitement! We have so many amazing events coming up, and I’d love for you to join us.

International Night – Thursday, January 15 | 5:30–7:30 PM

We’re thrilled to host our first-ever International Night, an event requested by our community in many surveys. This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the rich diversity of cultures that make Hembree so special.

• Want to participate? There’s still time to sign up!
• Prefer to attend? Come enjoy the festivities, food, and fun.
  Check out the flyer below for details—we can’t wait to see you there!

Math Night at Tres Hermanos – Thursday, January 29

Join us for one of our favorite annual events! Math Night will take place at Tres Hermanos Grocery Store, and it’s always a blast. Plus, there’s a delicious restaurant in the back—perfect for grabbing a quick dinner. Flyers with details are below. Don’t miss it!

Student-Led Learning Celebration – Thursday, February 12 | 5:00–7:00 PM

Mark your calendars for our big annual showcase! This event highlights the incredible work our students have accomplished and gives you a glimpse into their daily learning. All staff will be present, and we’d love your support in making this a huge success.

Report Cards Available Soon!

First semester report cards will be available in the Parent Portal on Infinite Campus starting Friday, January 16. We will also send a hard copy home with students that same day. Please take a moment to review your child’s progress and celebrate their hard work!

Annual State Survey for Parents and Families

We’ve had great success in the past with survey participation at Hembree Springs, and your feedback truly makes a difference! Completion of this survey counts toward our CCRPI overall school report card score, and your input helps us continue to grow and improve.

Please take 10 minutes to complete this year’s state survey by January 30th. Your voice matters, and we greatly appreciate your support!

On a personal note, I had a wonderful winter break right here in town, catching up with family and friends. I did battle a short-lived flu (thankfully!), and like many of you, I was a little disappointed about the Bulldogs game against Ole Miss. But hey—we had a great season, and I’m already excited for next year!

Wishing you all a fantastic weekend, and I look forward to seeing you at these upcoming events!

Warm Regards,

Nancy Lahey

https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=1704BCF1

1/13 Transitions Workshop @ 7:40-8:40am (Verifications for rising 6th graders Morgan Tew & AJ Smith)

1/15 International Night & STAR Night @5:30-7:30pm

1/19 No School- MLK Day

1/20 Chipotle Spirit Night 4-8pm

1/29 Math Night at Tres Hermanos @ 6:00-7:00pm

2/5 Pastries and Parent Resource Engagement Program- Math Resources (Pre-K and K families) @ 8:00-9:00am

2/9-2/13 PTA Teacher Appreciation Week

2/10 General PTA Meeting & Principal Chat @ 8:30 am in the media center

2/12 Student-Led Learning Celebration @ 5:00pm-7:00pm

2/16-17 No School- Teacher workday

2/27 Family Dance & Silent Auction @ 6:00-7:30pm

A new semester is a chance to recommit to excellent attendance. Every school day is an opportunity to learn, grow, and prepare for success.

Attending school regularly in January sets a pattern—students who attend 90% or more this month are more likely to meet year-end goals.

The late bell rings at 7:40am. Students should be in their classroom ready to learn at that time.

We want to extend a big welcome to our new families that have joined our school community this semester.

One of the best ways to get connected, meet other families and support our amazing students and staff is by joining the Hembree Springs PTA. From fun events to teacher support and student programs, the PTA helps make our school an even better place to learn and grow. We can’t wait to see you around campus and at our events. Let’s make this semester a great one!

You can join PTA here: https://jointotem.com/ga/roswell/hembree-springs-es-pta

whether you're new or just want to start supporting and getting involved!

North Fulton PTA District 10 is excited to announce the 2025-26 Reflections Winners — and 6 of them are from Hembree Springs!

"This year's theme, "I Belong," inspired incredible creativity from our talented students," said Dione Mickens, District 10 director.

"Thank you to all of our schools, families and volunteers for supporting the Reflections program. Let's continue to encourage our students to explore the arts and express themselves!"

Congratulations to our winners and we wish you the best as you move on to the state level. Judging for that will begin in early January. More details will be forthcoming.

Come meet your friendly PTA team and attend our upcoming General Meeting Feb. 10! We'll meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Media Center.

We'll present a budget update and discuss upcoming events. This is a great way to become or stay involved with the school!

We will also be announcing members to serve on our PTA Board Nominating Committee, who will help form the board for the 2026-2027 school year. Voting for that will be held at our April General Meeting.

If you would like to serve on the committee, please email Janet Pelletier at hembreepta@gmail.com.

We’re now collecting donations for the PTA Together We Soar Silent Auction Feb. 27-March 8, and we’d love your support! This is our biggest fundraiser of the year.

Not sure what to donate? These items are always a hit:

--Tickets to pro sports games, concerts, or popular shows

• --A stay at a vacation home
• --Original art like paintings, pottery, photography, or sculptures
• --A “101” class using your talent (cooking, knitting, gardening, you name it!)
• --Service-oriented certificate like a house cleaning, yard pickup, pressure washing, beauty and skincare consultation, you name it!
• --Gift cards from favorite local restaurants. Or maybe you got a gift card over the holidays you don't plan to use?

Donating is also a great way to spotlight your business — and all donations are tax deductible. Every contribution directly supports programs and experiences that benefit our students, teachers, and families at Hembree Springs Elementary.

Thanks for helping make this event amazing!

Please email Janet Pelletier with questions or information, janetr2626@hotmail.com or hembreepta@gmail.com.

Parents: Help lead our January Book Clubs (Jan 27–29) by hosting a 30-minute lunchtime discussion with a small group of 3rd - 5th grade students.

We'll send you questions ahead of time, and reading the book is optional! It’s a fun, easy way to be involved. Sign up here: https://m.signupgenius.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPNFTRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe-xRH4ltWiUIePKU6O_ABkiMaI4Qgf6m3-XvzggAXby6ILg7STqYcZYvNs3o_aem_wIVAcnGQ2ldSBtHCiFnc-Q#!/showSignUp/10C054FADAD2FAAFD0-61493771-january

Come out and support HSE at the first spirit night of the new year!! 25% of total sales will go to the school!! Plan an easy dinner, dine in, or order online.

*please use special code for online pickup: 6LFQQQG

Dear Parents,

We are thrilled to announce that this year’s Talent Show received a record number of submissions! Thank you for encouraging your children to share their amazing talents—we are so proud of every applicant.

Please note that we are no longer accepting applications or video submissions. If a video was not submitted by the deadline, the student will not be considered for this year’s show.

In addition, we will be conducting auditions in January for students who applied to be hosts.

To keep the program at a reasonable length, we will not be able to include all acts. If your child is not selected for this year’s show, please encourage them to keep practicing and preparing for next year—we truly value their effort and enthusiasm.

If an act is denied because of song lyrics not being age appropriate, submitting a new song will not be allowed for this year’s show.

Mrs. Soberanis and Ms. Tejada will notify all parents within the next two weeks to let you know whether your child will be performing or participating in the crew for this year’s Talent Show.

Thank you again for your support in making this event such a special celebration of our students’ talents!

Sincerely,

Talent Show Committee

It’s happening!! Hembree Springs Elementary's FIRST EVER International Night is next Thursday, Jan. 15!

We’re so excited to invite our school families to come celebrate community, culture, and all the amazing diversity that makes our school so special.

We have some great participants signed up so far, but we have room to welcome even more.

Want to participate? There’s still time!
You can jump in by:

• Hosting a country table with food samples
• Sharing a simple craft or cultural game
• Dressing up for our fashion show
• Performing a dance or cultural performance

Sign up below.

Not ready to host? Totally fine!
You can also just come, explore, eat, cheer, and vibe with the community. This night is for everyone—whether you’re presenting or just soaking it all in

Good to know: PTA will be providing paper boats and serving utensils, so we’ve got you covered there!

The city of Roswell's Earth Balloon will be set up in the gym for a cool sensory experience as you go inside and look at your surroundings. Also, it's a Star Night, so (weather pending of course) the telescopes will be set outside to look at the night sky!

We cannot wait to see our school come together for this special night. Let’s show up, show out, and celebrate the world—right here at our school

Special thanks to Hembree parent and watercolor artist Laura Cucco for designing this beautiful flyer!

Questions? Email Janet Pelletier at janetr2626@hotmail.com

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✨ We look forward to seeing you at these exciting events!

The application window for the 2026-2027 Pre-Kindergarten Lottery will open on January 12th and close at 11:59 pm on March 3rd . Individual school lotteries will be conducted March 23 – March 25 and schools will notify parents of results by the end of the day on March 27th. Please refer to the 2026-2027 Pre-K Lottery Registration timeline for an overview of the lottery and registration process.

The Coding club is back for the second half of the school year! The second session starts January 6th, 2026 thru April.

Your student can learn about A.I., coding, 3D printing, robotics and build with Legos right at Hembree Springs. There are 15 sessions for the club and cost is $309 for the semester. The club meets Tuesdays after school from 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Here’s the registration link for the spring semester:
https://tcs-johnscreek.pike13.com/events/17017737

Get ready for an important milestone! Join the Elkins Pointe Administration and Dr. McAtee in the HSE media center for important information on rising 6th grade courses and the verification process on January 13, 2026, at 7:40 a.m. 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.

Social Competence

As students continue developing Student Success Skills, another skill they will learn is social competence. Being socially competent means knowing how to get along with others in social situations. It helps us get along with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

In our Student Success Skills lessons, students learn how to take turns, cooperate, join group activities appropriately, show loyalty and fairness to friends, and resolve minor conflicts by compromising fairly.

They also learn how to listen to others and take conversational turns. They learn how to read basic social cues (tone of voice and facial expressions).

How you can help your child be socially competent:

Model Social Competence:

Children learn a great deal by observing the adults around them – they are watching and modeling your behavior! Demonstrate respectful communication. Show empathy towards others. Handle conflicts calmly and verbally. Practice social scenarios and role-play these with your child: how to join a game, dealing with teasing, losing a game gracefully, and standing up for themselves in a conflict.

Get them into Social Situations Outside of School:

Arrange unstructured, informal playdates.

Enroll them in group activities (sports, music, or drama clubs, etc.)

Get them off screens so they can exercise their conversational skills.

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

Throughout January, students in grades 1-5 will participate in the Fit Georgia physical fitness assessment during Heath and Physical Education classes. This state-developed program evaluates key components of physical health, including healthy body ranges, aerobic capacity, flexibility, muscular strength, and muscular endurance. It aligns with the Georgia standards.

Students will complete the following assessments: the 20m PACER for aerobic capacity, push-ups for upper body strength and endurance, curl-ups for abdominal strength and endurance, sit and reach for flexibility, and height/weight measurements for healthy body range.

For more information, visit https://fitgeorgia.gadoe.org/About/

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