Greetings Wildcat Families,

As we continue our journey towards success, we want to take a moment to honor Veterans Day. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the brave men and women who have served our country. Please remember that school will be closed on Monday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.

Additionally, progress reports will be sent home on Thursday, November 14. This is a great opportunity to review your scholar's achievements and connect with their teachers if you have any questions or concerns.

We’re also excited to invite you to our upcoming Math Family Night on Tuesday, November 19, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. This evening will be filled with engaging math activities, allowing families to explore the joys of math together!

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in making this year a success!

Kindly,

Principal Williams

Progress Reports go out Thursday, November 14th.

Create Routines for your Family and Child...

• Children do best when they have predictable routines and how what is going to happen throughout the day. Most have predictable routines at school. Extended time home may be difficult for some children without a tentative routine.
• Organize the day so your child knows what is happening.
• Utilize a schedule that includes chores, learning time, self-help (showers and teeth) and fun, choice activities. And remember hand washing!
• Brainstorm activities that the family can do together. Bring out the board games or puzzles. Look at family photographs and tell stories about when they were taken.
• Paint together, cook together. Write letters to people in nursing homes.
• Use transition warnings to let your child know what is coming next.
• Use a timer or visuals to help with transitions. Your child may need a home visual schedule or a calendar to provide needed structure.

Thank you for all you do!

Have an amazing day!

AP Grant and AP Frye

https://youtu.be/9fZhnAr00JQ

Greetings Hereford Elementary School Families,

We are moving out of "Spooky Season" and into a season of gratitude and thankfulness. This week, we will show our gratitude and thankfulness to those who have served our country in war and peace time. If you are a veteran, thank you for your service!

This week let’s play some games! Here are some fun science games and experiments you can do at home! They’re simple, educational, and use materials you might already have around the house.

Static Electricity Balloon Race

• Materials: Balloons and an assortment of small paper scraps or lightweight objects.
• Instructions: Rub a balloon on your hair or a wool sweater to create static electricity. Use the charged balloon to pick up paper or "race" the balloon along the wall without touching it.
• Science: Rubbing the balloon creates static electricity, which gives it a negative charge. This allows it to attract lightweight items or stick to surfaces with a positive charge.
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Ice Excavation

• Materials: Small toys, a container, water, salt, and a dropper or spoon.
• Instructions: Place toys in the container, fill it with water, and freeze it overnight. The next day, give kids salt and droppers to "excavate" the toys by melting the ice with salt.
• Science: Salt lowers the freezing point of water, causing ice to melt faster where it is applied.
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DIY Cloud in a Jar

• Materials: A jar with a lid, warm water, ice cubes, and a hairspray can.
• Instructions: Pour a small amount of warm water into the jar, spray hairspray into the jar, and quickly cover the top with the lid containing ice cubes. Watch as a mini-cloud forms inside!
• Science: Warm water vapor rises and condenses when it hits the cooler air around the ice, forming a cloud.

Remember, this week is a 4-day week. We are off on Monday, November 11th! We can’t wait to see you on Tuesday for another week of learning!

Thank you,

April M. Draine

Have a great week!

Hello, Hereford Families! Veterans Day is on November 11th. While this is a school holiday on Monday, November 11, some of our scholars may not know the meaning of Veterans Day or why it is celebrated on this day each year. Veterans Day is a holiday that honors our veterans, or those who have served in the United States military, especially those who have served during war times. The first Veterans Day was recognized on November 11, 1918 to celebrate the end of World War I, and it was known as Armistice Day. To help your child learn about this important American holiday, here are some resources that you can use at home:

PBS Veterans Day Video

Veterans Day Craft

This week I am sharing one of my favorite math websites!

On the “Math at Home” website, choose your student’s grade level. You will find a variety of different math problems and activities available to get your student problem solving at home. From numbers and counting to fractions and geometry, there is something for everyone!

Go Wildcats!

Rebecca Ramsey

Understanding Veteran's Day

Veteran's Day is a special day in the United States when we honor the brave men and women who have served in the military. This day is celebrated on November 11th each year. It is important because these veterans have worked hard to protect our country and keep us safe. One popular picture book that helps explain this day is "The Wall" by Eve Bunting. In this book, a young boy visits the Vietnam Veterans Memorial with his father, and they remember the soldiers who fought for freedom. Reading stories like this helps us understand the sacrifices made by veterans and teaches us to be grateful for their service. On Veteran's Day, we can show our appreciation by saying thank you, attending parades, and learning more about these heroes.

Click the link below to hear the story read aloud.

Have a wonderful week!

Mrs. Q. Hereford

As we finish out this month of Thanksgiving I challenge you and your family to participate in Nourishing November. Most times we move so fast and hardly take the time to slow down and take care of ourselves. See the calendar below.....you can also have kids participate in some days as well.

Have a great week!

Mrs. B

Greetings Sonnie Hereford Family,

I hope you all are having a nice fall so far. As we come toward the Thanksgiving and winter breaks, remember that each school day counts toward student success and for their attendance. If your student has been missing days from school, reach out to the teacher on Class Dojo or through email to make sure your scholar turns in all their schoolwork and homework. Updating teachers directly about student absences is important, but written excuses still must be submitted to the front office the day a student returns to school after an absence. If you cannot deliver it personally, let the teacher know you are sending it. And you can always reach me in front office or by calling the school and asking for me. All the best to everyone. Let’s ace attendance and ace life

Have a great week!

Ms. Thornton,

School Attendance Officer

School-Parent compacts are a written commitment between parents, students, and school to share responsibility for improved student achievement. Every student enrolled in a Title I funded school MUST have a signed school-parent compact on file every school year. We are still missing quite a few school-parent compacts for this school year. Please sign your child’s compact and return it to their teacher. If you need another compact, you can email me (ann.elkins@hsv-k12.org) and I will gladly send another home with your child. Thank you!

Upcoming Meeting

Parent Party - November 20, 2024

Where - HES Library Time - 1:00 - 2:15

Have an awesome week!

Ann Elkins

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students,

This week, we’ll focus on the character trait Citizenship and celebrate Veteran’s Day. These two topics go hand in hand, as citizenship is all about being a respectful, caring, and active member of our community, and Veteran’s Day reminds us of the people who have demonstrated citizenship in remarkable ways by serving our country.

Honoring Veteran’s Day

Veteran’s Day, celebrated on November 11, is a time to recognize the brave men and women who have served in the military. It’s an important reminder of the sacrifices made to keep our country safe and free. We’ll honor veterans with some meaningful activities to help students understand and appreciate their service.

How Families Can Get Involved:

• Talk About Veterans: Discuss the meaning of Veteran’s Day and why it’s important to honor those who have served.

• Thank a Veteran: If you know a veteran, encourage your child to thank them in person, with a card, or even with a drawing.

• Attend a Community Event: If there are local parades or ceremonies, consider attending with your child to show support and gratitude

Citizenship Challenges for Students

To practice citizenship at home, here are a few challenges you can try as a family:

1. Help a Neighbor or Family Member: Encourage your child to look for ways to help others in their daily lives.

2. Complete Household Chores: Giving children responsibilities at home can help them understand what it means to contribute to a community.

3. Learn About the U.S. Flag: Spend some time talking about the U.S. flag and what it symbolizes, or research the history of Veteran’s Day together.

Counselor’s Corner

As always, we’re here to support our students in understanding and practicing the character traits we focus on each month. If your child has questions about Veterans Day, citizenship, or how they can get involved, please encourage them to stop by our office. This is a wonderful month to remind students that small acts of kindness, responsibility, and respect can make a big difference in our community and the world.

Thank you for helping us make this month meaningful for all of our students!

Sincerely,

Mr. Reginald Johnson and Mrs. Jerlene Thorne

School Counselors

Have a great week

• Supervision of students begin at 7:30 each morning; therefore, students should not arrive to school before 7:30 AM.

• Students who are walkers are to follow the sidewalk leading to the crossing guard and to the front door of the school.

• Students who are walkers should not walk across the Pre-K parking lot without being supervised by parent/guardian.

• Parents who enter Pre-K parking lot (yellow arrows) to drop off Kinder-6th grade students must park and escort student(s) to front of school.

• Parents who enter faculty and staff parking lot (blue arrows) to drop off Kinder-6th grade students must park and escort student(s) to crosswalk.

• School starts promptly at 8:00 AM.

• Students arriving after 8:00 AM are tardy and must have a parent or a guardian sign them in at the main office.

Student check-out ends at 1:45-must have valid identification and listed as a contact in

PowerSchool SIS.

• All students will be dismissed at 2:30.

• Students are either a bus rider, car rider or walker.

• Parents are asked not to congregate near the front door of the school or the pick-up area. You

will be asked to clear the dismissal area- please do so.

• Parents of walkers are asked to meet your children at home or at the crosswalk.

• Parents of car riders are asked to remain in your vehicle in the car line during pick-up.

• Pre-K parking lot (yellow arrows) is reserved only for Pre-K families with Parking Permit displayed.

• WALKERS- in the event of rain, parents are asked to provide child/ren with rain gear or send a written/typed note to teacher to change dismissal to car rider for that day by 1:30 pm.

Assistant Principal Frye