Hembree Highlights

Greetings Hembree Families!

Wow! This month really flew by. It is hard to believe we will already be welcoming November this weekend! Don’t forget to set your clocks back this weekend, although I’m sure most of our phones will take care of that for us. 😊

Remote Learning Day

On Tuesday, November 3rd, our students will have a Remote Learning Day due to Election Day. Students will remain at home and complete the assignments and learning activities sent home by their teachers. Please reach out to your child’s teacher if you have any questions about the work for that day.

Picture Retake Day

We will have Picture Retake Day on Wednesday, November 4th. Please see the information below for additional details.

Help Us Become a PTA School of Excellence!

We are so close to reaching our goal! We only need about 20 more surveys to help us qualify for this wonderful recognition. We would love to earn this honor for our school and community, and we need your help to make it happen. Please take just a few minutes to scan the QR code below and complete the survey. Thank you in advance for supporting Hembree and helping us reach our goal!

Book Character Day Fun!

Today we celebrated Book Character Day, and it was such a fun day for both our students and staff! We loved seeing everyone’s creativity and excitement throughout the building. Be sure to check out our social media to see some of the fun from today!

Morning Carpool Reminder

Families, PLEASE help us make our morning carpool run as safely and efficiently as possible. We continue to have families arriving after the carpool gate has closed.

If you are not going through the morning carpool lane, please do not double park in the front parking lot. This creates significant congestion for parents trying to exit and, more importantly, creates a safety concern.

If the carpool gate is closed and there are no available parking spaces in the front lot, please park in the lower lot and walk your child to the building. Morning carpool begins at 7:10 AM, so arriving a little earlier is the best way to avoid the morning rush. Thank you for helping us keep arrival safe and running smoothly for everyone!

And finally...this weekend is a big rivalry game for my Bulldogs! After the loss to Auburn, I have to admit that I’m a little nervous about this one. I’ll be watching, cheering, and hoping we play our best. Go Dawgs! ❤️🖤

Have a wonderful weekend with your children! I hope everyone has a fun and safe time trick-or-treating, and I hope our Hembree families enjoy some well-deserved family time.

Happy Halloween, and Go Dawgs!

Warm Regards,

Nancy Lahey

For Geographic Region C, the redistricting/school closure/consolidation process will focus on elementary and middle school attendance zones as well as identifying solutions that address underused facilities, balance school capacity, and align resources with projected enrollment. The process will evaluate attendance zone adjustments and potential school consolidations and/or closures to better align enrollment with available capacity.

Parents are encouraged to stay informed and participate in upcoming community forums:

Elementary Schools

October 13, November 9 and December 14

6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Roswell High School – Gym

(11595 King Road, Roswell)

Middle Schools

October 7, November 11 and December 15

6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Centennial High School – Gym

(9310 Scott Road, Roswell)

Successful, future-focused school planning involves the community and helps stakeholders understand how and why decisions are made. Fulton County Schools encourages public discussion before new attendance zone maps are developed to ensure there are meaningful opportunities to participate and provide input.

11/3 Remote Learning for students (Election day)

11/4 Picture Retake Day

11/5 Spirit Day at Stoner's Pizza

11/6 Dad Carpool Takeover!

11/12 Reading is Enchanting Literacy and STEM and Star Night 5:30 pm

11/19 "No Turkey for Perky" Kindergarten performance 9:00 am

11/16-20 Book Fair

11/18 Thanksgiving Feast and Art Show

11/23-27 No School--Thanksgiving Break

Celebrating Our PTA Reflections Artists!

A big THANK YOU to all our talented Hembree Springs students who participated in this year’s National PTA Reflections Program!

This year’s theme, “What My Culture Means to Me,” inspired so many wonderful and creative submissions. We loved seeing how each student expressed what culture means to them through their unique artwork and imagination!

A special congratulations to our award recipients! We are so proud of your accomplishments and excited to recognize your hard work.

Let’s give all our amazing participants a big round of applause! Thank you for sharing your creativity with us and making this year’s Reflections Program such a success!

We can’t wait to see what you all create next year!

First Place: Let’s Go to the Races! VROOM!! (PreK and SNPK Team)

Second Place: Super Mario (4th Grade Team)

Third Place: Piñata (Specials Team)

Please join us for our Reading is Enchanting Literacy Night on November 12th from 5:30-7:30pm.

Schedule:

5:30-6:00pm Pizza

6:00-6:45pm Literacy Presentation

6:45-7:30pm Literacy Activities, Book Fair & Star Night

We hope to see you there!

***Please note- this year we will have our book fair open where you can purchase books. We will not be giving away free books during literacy night- instead, we will give books away the week prior to winter break during media center time. Our hope is that we will be able to reach all students with this opportunity- not just those students who are able to attend literacy night.

Want a peek at what’s happening around Hembree? Follow @HembreeIRL on Instagram for fun school updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and a look at the everyday happenings that make our school special! 💙

Come follow along and see Hembree In Real Life! 📸✨

Our 25th anniversary t-shirt shop is open again!

You asked, and we listened! 🎉 We've received requests for another chance to purchase our special Hembree Springs 25th Anniversary Commemorative T-Shirts, so we're reopening the shop for a limited time!

Celebrate 25 years of Hembree memories and magic with a one-of-a-kind keepsake featuring beautiful anniversary artwork created by Hembree parent and artist Laura Cucco!

👕 Two designs available in blue and gray, with youth and adult sizes!

🛍️ Order Deadline: Friday, October 30!

Whether you missed out the first time or want to grab another shirt, now's your chance!

Don't miss this opportunity to own a little piece of Hembree history!

👉 SHOP NOW: https://hembreespringselementary.givebacks.com/shop?category=18593

Who doesn't love an excuse to skip cooking AND support our Hawks?!

Join us for a Hembree Springs PTA Spirit Day at the new Stoner's Pizza on Thursday, November 5 — ALL DAY LONG! 🎉

Even better? Hembree earns 15% of sales when you mention our school!

When: Thursday, November 5 | ALL DAY!

📍 Stoner's Pizza
580 E. Crossville Rd., Suite 340, Roswell
(In the Kroger shopping center)

🍕 Ordering in person? Mention Hembree Springs at checkout!

💻 Ordering online? Use code HEMBREE15
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/6h7c94bk

Whether it's lunch, dinner, or an easy takeout night, every order helps support our school!

Let's turn pizza into support for our Hawks!

The PE Department wants to keep our students healthy during this candy-filled time of year. Have your child bring in 10-15 pieces of Halloween candy in a bag. We will collect candy from Oct. 26th – Nov. 6th, and they will receive a no jogging pass as a thank you.

This candy will be donated to the men and women in the military.

Thanks!

Holly Marzetti

District/School-Family Compact and Parent and Family Engagement Plans

The School-Family Compact will be discussed with you throughout the year at different school family programs (for all grades) and at parent-teacher conferences, as we work together towards your child’s academic success this year. You may visit our school’s website Title I -https://hembreesprings.fultonschools.org/our-school/title-i to download copies of the School-Family Compact, the School Parent and Family Engagement Plan information and the District Parent and Family Engagement Plan, or contact Lucy Gilbert, Parent Liaison (gilbertL2@fultonschools.org) to request a copy of any of these documents.

Lucy M. Gilbert

Title I Parent Liaison

Hembree Springs Elementary School

470-254-9460

Please take our input survey: https://bit.ly/InputSurvey_ES

Over the past few weeks, we have been focusing on Digital Citizenship in the Media Center. We've had great conversations about what it means to be a good digital citizen. Good digital citizens are safe, responsible, and respectful when using technology and going online.

The lessons used to teach Digital Citizenship across Fulton County come from Common Sense Media and are taught in an age-appropriate manner. Our lessons focus on finding balance, being kind and responsible online, standing up for others, being mindful of our digital footprints, and thinking critically about the information we see online rather than believing everything we encounter.

Common Sense Media offers excellent resources for both parents and educators. Below, you will find links to Common Sense Media, where you can access articles, tools, and other helpful resources. You will also find a link to the Hembree Springs Media Center webpage, which includes additional information about Digital Citizenship and the work we do in the Media Center.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Soberanis at soberanis@fultonschools.org. We will continue our Digital Citizenship lessons over the course of the year and look forward to helping students become safe, responsible, and thoughtful digital citizens.

Common Sense Media

Hembree Springs Media Center Page

3rd - 5th graders are invited to compete in the FCS Technology Competition taking place on Saturday, January 9, 2027, at North Springs High School. Interested students can select from the categories listed on the flyer and may only enter one project for the competition. Students can enter individually or with a partner.

By November 1st, please contact our school's Technology Competition Liaison Amanda Lee via the following email: leea8@fultonschools.org to sign up.

Survey Link: https://bit.ly/4zNhq85

I’m excited to invite you to be a part of our School Counseling Advisory Council!

The Advisory Council will be a small group of staff, families, and community members who are interested in helping strengthen and support our school counseling program. As educators, you have such valuable insight into our students—their strengths, needs, challenges, and successes—and your voice would be incredibly meaningful in this work.

The Advisory Council is an opportunity to share ideas, provide feedback, identify areas where our students and families may need additional support, and help shape counseling initiatives that are meaningful and responsive to our school community. This is not a group that counsels individual students. Instead, we will focus on the bigger picture and work together to help our counseling program continue to grow.

We will have two meetings during the school year—one in the Fall and one in the Spring. My hope is that these meetings will be a relaxed and collaborative space where we can listen, share ideas, and work together to support our students.

If you are interested in being part of the School Counseling Advisory Council, I would love to have you join us! No special experience is needed—just a willingness to share your perspective and a heart for supporting our students.

If you would like to participate, please complete the interest form here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/28nbLJ6Lqe?origin=lprLink

Thank you for all that you do for our students each day. I truly value your partnership and would be so grateful to have your voice at the table!

Warmly,

Ms. Tamia Adams

Dear Families,

We’re excited to invite our wonderful parent community to participate in Career Day! This is a special opportunity for our students to learn about the many different careers. If you’re interested in being a Career Day guest, please take a moment to sign up using the link/form provided. No presentation experience is necessary—we’ll provide any details and guidance you need!

Thank you for helping us make Career Day a meaningful and memorable experience for our students. We’re so grateful for the support and talents of our school community!

Here is the link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/LSSK12ejH5?origin=lprLink

The flyer is below.

Thank you,

Tamia Adams, counselor

Will your child be absent for multiple days? Did you know you may be able to request a Participate Remote Day? See the flyer below for details!

¿Su hijo(a) estará ausente durante varios días? ¿Sabía que puede solicitar un Día de Participación Remota? ¡Consulte el volante a continuación para obtener más información!

Tag Screenings occur twice each year for all KK-5th graders and are based on the data detailed in the document. Reach out to Mrs. Anderson at andersoncm@fultonschools.org for specific questions.

Please see the attachments below for instructions on how to access your student's iReady Inform results. Note: we use Classlink to access iReady. You can log in to your student's Classlink portal using their student ID and their birthdate (mmddyyyy). The link to Classlink is on the Fulton County Schools' webpage. Do not go directly to the iReady website.

Our district code is CMVRR3. Reach out to your teacher or to Dr. McAtee, CST, if you have questions.

Looking for the easiest way to stay connected with everything happening at Hembree Springs?

The Hawk's Nest is our private Facebook group exclusively for Hembree Springs families (and staff!). It's your go-to place for school news, PTA updates, event reminders, volunteer opportunities, spirit nights and helpful resources.

Whether you're a brand-new family or a returning Hawk, The Hawk's Nest is one of the best ways to stay informed and connected throughout the school year.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/HSEHawksNest

From Title I

Families! YOU are your child’s first and most influential teacher. As such you have so much to offer your student! To encourage family engagement at home, we are offering family engagement Thursdays. Each week there will be (1) activity to do at home to be completed prior to Friday. We’ll list the activities for the month in Hembree Highlights and offer reminders via social media. Your student will have the opportunity to receive a *bonus* Hawk’s ticket for participating (look out for more details from your teacher) We’ll include tips and tricks to get the conversation started and reinforce learning from the school day. Please spend anywhere from 10-20 minutes with your child engaging with them around their day at school and encouraging their social and emotional skills. We’ll also encourage you to practice additional skills inclusive of Math and ELA. Please feel free to reach out to me Lucy Gilbert, Title I Parent Liaison (gilbertl2@fultonschools.org) with any questions. Please check the box on your child’s homework to receive an additional Hawk’s ticket for your student.

Del Título I

Jueves de Participación familiar

¡Familias! USTED es el primer y más influyente maestro de su hijo. ¡Como tal, tienes mucho que ofrecer a tu estudiante! Para fomentar la participación familiar en el hogar, ofrecemos jueves de participación familiar. Cada semana habrá (1) actividad para hacer en casa que se completará antes del viernes. Enumeraremos las actividades del mes en Hembree Highlights y ofreceremos recordatorios a través de las redes sociales. Su estudiante tendrá la oportunidad de recibir un boleto de Hawk * adicional * por participar (busque más detalles de su maestro) Incluiremos consejos y trucos para iniciar la conversación y reforzar el aprendizaje del día escolar. Pase entre 10 y 20 minutos con su hijo interactuando con él durante su día en la escuela y fomentando sus habilidades sociales y emocionales. También lo alentaremos a practicar habilidades adicionales, incluidas matemáticas y ELA. No dude en comunicarse conmigo Lucy Gilbert, Enlace de Padres del Título I (gilbertl2@fultonschools.org) si tiene alguna pregunta. Por favor, marque la casilla en los deberes de su hijo para recibir una entrada adicional de Hawk's para su alumno.

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