Hembree Highlights

Greetings Hembree Families!

March is here, and the first week has already flown by! A quick reminder that Daylight Savings Time begins this weekend—we’ll all be “springing forward” and losing an hour of sleep. I heard on the radio this morning that the time change can especially impact children, and maintaining a consistent routine can help since the extra daylight can make evenings feel earlier than they are. It may take up to a week for everyone to adjust, so I know I’ll be prioritizing my own bedtime!

Our Glow Party Dance and Silent Auction was a huge success! We are just shy of reaching our $10,000 goal, so don’t miss your chance to bid on some amazing items. The bidding ends on Sunday March 8th at 5:00 PM. Information on how to bid is included below. We hope you find something wonderful while supporting our amazing PTA.

Thank you to the families who attended our online Georgia Milestones meeting. I’ve included the link below with the information I shared. Please reach out if you have any questions.

We are excited for our Annual Talent Show on Thursday, March 19th at 6:00 PM! It’s always a joy to see the many talents of our students and staff, and we hope to see you there.

Our new Chromebooks arrived this week, and they are working beautifully. We are thrilled to have new devices for our students in grades 3–5.

The deadline to purchase a yearbook is quickly approaching. If your child would like one, please be sure to order by March 20th. We do not order extra copies, so purchasing before the deadline is essential. Thank you for your understanding.

Please join us for our Title I Family Input Meeting on March 17th at 7:40 AM in the media center, or you can attend virtually on Teams at 5:15 PM. Your input is important and appreciated. More information can be found on the flyer below.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

Warm Regards,

Nancy Lahey

3/16 Teacher Work Day- No School for Students

3/17 FY27 Parent Title I Input @ 7:40-8:40am in the Media Center and 5:15-6:15pm on TEAMS

3/19 Talent Show at 6:00 PM

3/24 1st grade field trip to Zoo Atlanta

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

4/2 5th grade field trip to Atlanta venues

4/3 Field Day

4/6-4/10 Spring Break

Who had a blast at our Glow Party last Friday night?! The energy was high, the neon was glowing, and our Hawks showed up ready to shine!

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make it unforgettable:

• DJ Ronnel Blackmon for keeping the dance floor packed
• Art It Out Therapy Center for bringing the creative fun
• Milton High School volunteers manning the snacks and drinks and dance floor
• Our 5th Grade Hawks Ambassadors for rallying the crowd
• Shine Bright Party Bus for the incredible decorations and neon signs
• Our 6th grade Hembree alumni who rocked the tattoo station
• And our incredible PTA crew for organizing, planning, and pulling off such a seamless, high-energy event. It truly took a team effort, and everything came together perfectly!

Glow Party Pictures Link: https://books.yearbooks.me/ca/8ukap3cxbk7pw9adj3ug9cgfsubusr66m

It's March Madness and we’re teaming up with HOTWORX Sweet Apple for an out-of-the-box Spirit Fundraiser starting THIS FRIDAY that lets you break a sweat and support our school at the same time. Win-win. 💪

📅 March 6 – 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
🔥 Plus 8 additional HIIT and isometric sessions

Whether you want an energizing workout, muscle recovery, or just a little reset time, this is your sign. Sessions are available in 15-minute or 45-minute options, so you can fit it into your schedule.

✅ It’s best to book your session online ahead of time.
Signing up is easy — use this unique link made just for our school:
👉 https://hotworx.net/customerportal/GA0059/scheduleSession/?emp_refer=NDU0MjQ0NXx8MzY1OQ==

There will also be a sign at the studio with the QR code on the flyer for any walk-ins to use upon arrival.

🕒 Staffed hours:
Monday–Thursday: 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

Grab a friend, get your sweat on, and help support Hembree Springs in the process!

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.

The online store will close THURSDAY March 19th. No shirts will be available after this date.

The price is $15. You can scan the QR code or follow the link to buy a shirt.

https://hembreesprings2026fieldday.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Thanks,

Holly Marzetti

marzetti@fultonschools.org

Another one of the student success skills students are developing this year is collaborative problem solving. Being a collaborative problem solver means you can work with others to solve a problem.

Collaborative Problem Solving is working with others to solve a problem or to generate ideas to complete a task. Students will practice solving problems together, learn about the importance of being a cooperative member of a group, and how to peacefully resolve conflicts.

Younger students arguing over toys can work together to come up with ideas on how to share or take turns.

Older students working on a science project together may decide to divide tasks and materials and agree on different roles and responsibilities. They will learn to listen to others’ ideas.

Being able to solve disputes peacefully with other people is an important life skill to practice when young!

~Shannon Reynolds, counselor

This is the final weekend to get your bids in for our Together We Soar Silent Auction — and it all wraps up Sunday at 5:00 p.m.! ⏰ Don’t miss your chance to snag your favorites and support our school in a big way. We are hoping to crush our goal of $10,000 to help support teacher grants, field trips, afterschool clubs, 5th grade promotion festivities, the Giving Closet, STEM & Star Nights and keeping all our events free of charge.

Start (or raise 👀) your bids here:
👉 http://app.givebacks.gives/togetherwesoar2026

We’ve got something for everyone:

🎁 Incredible themed baskets
🍽️ Restaurant gift cards
⛳ Golf foursomes
🧖‍♀️ Facials + self-care treats
🏕️ Kids activities & camps
🎭 Entertainment experiences
🎟️ VIP tickets to upcoming Hembree performances (including 5th grade promotion!)
👩‍🏫 Exclusive teacher & staff experiences you really don’t want to miss

Let’s finish strong — place those bids, outbid your friends (nicely 😉), and help us soar all the way to Sunday at 5! 🔥🦅

The 2026–2027 school year marks 25 years of Hembree Springs Elementary, and the PTA is excited to begin planning a celebration worthy of this milestone!

We are forming a 25th Anniversary Committee and invite parents, staff, alumni, and community members to join us in creating something truly special for next year.

The committee will be led by PTA President Janet Pelletier and VP of Communications Alison Pottlitzer, and we will meet a few times this spring to brainstorm ideas and begin planning the festivities.

If you’d like to be part of honoring 25 years of excellence, community, and Hawk pride, we’d love to have you involved!

📧 Email hembreepta@gmail.com to join the planning team and help us celebrate this momentous occasion.

Let’s make the 25th unforgettable! 🦅✨

The month of February is Heart Month. The students will be participating in an event called “Kids Heart Challenge” formally known as “Jump Rope for Heart”. Students in all grades will be jumping rope, both short and long ropes, double dutch, and performing tricks with the ropes. If you or your family would like to donate to The American Heart Association, fill out the form and send in cash, check, or donate ONLINE by March 6th.

Online donations can be made at:

https://www2.heart.org/site/TR?pg=company&fr_id=4819&company_id=240622

Donations are optional but all students will have the opportunity to jump rope.

Thank you for your support of the PE program and The American Heart Association!

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