Hembree Highlights

Greetings Hembree Families!

We have completed our second week of school, and students are settling into their routines. During these first several weeks, we focus on collecting beginning-of-year diagnostic data.

This past Tuesday, students completed the i-Ready Reading Diagnostic. Please scroll down to learn how to view your child’s results online. On Tuesday, August 18, students will take the i-Ready Math Diagnostic. Results will become available once your child completes the assessment.

This data helps us plan skills groups and small-group instruction in reading and math. At Hembree, we work hard to ensure that every child receives instruction at the appropriate level.

Homework folders went home on Monday of this week. Hembree is a homework-optional school; however, we highly encourage students to complete their homework to help reinforce skills taught in the classroom. Homework packets should be turned in by Friday. Students who complete their homework will earn Hawks Tickets, which they can use to purchase items from our PBIS carts each month. If you have any questions about homework, please reach out to your child’s teacher.

Thank you for making sure your children arrive at school on time. Prompt arrival truly makes a difference, and we will continue focusing on attendance throughout the year. We have already seen some illnesses spread. Please make every effort to send your child to school regularly, but keep them home when they are experiencing symptoms of illness.

If you missed last week’s curriculum videos, they will remain available in our newsletter throughout August.

I look forward to getting some rest this weekend. I do not have any plans, and I am grateful for the chance to recharge. I hope you and your family have a wonderful weekend!

Warm Regards,

Nancy Lahey

8/18 Math iReady Inform (formerly iReady Diagnostic)

8/21 25 Years of Magic t-Shirt orders due

9/7 No School- Labor Day

9/8 Annual Title I meeting @ 6:30-7:30pm on TEAMS & Principal Q&A (General PTA meeting to immediately follow)

9/15 Technology Workshop @ 7:40am Media Center

What a way to wrap up the second week of school with our New Parent Coffee morning chat! Lots of great information, questions, and discussions with our leadership and PTA!

The District 1 Community Meeting schedule has been set for the 2026-2027 school year. Please make plans to join Board Member, Sara Gillespie at community meetings this year.

Join us on Tuesday, September 8th at 6:30pm for our Annual Title I Meeting on TEAMS: https://bit.ly/4wjSW3z

Topics to be covered are:

-Understand what makes our school a Title I school including requirements, funding, and associated programs

-Understand school-provided resources such as curriculum, assessment, parent resources, and staff contact information

-Understand Family Engagement at our school.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Thanks to your donations to our School Supply Drive, PTA has been working hard to make sure our teacher workroom (and the classrooms) are stocked with the supplies our teachers need throughout the school year.

We started with a large order of headphones, which arrived Monday—just in time for i-Ready assessments on Tuesday 🎧

This is just the beginning. We’ll continue using School Supply Drive funds to replenish supplies and provide teachers with the everyday materials they need as the year goes on.

Something BIG is coming to Hembree this fall! ✨

We’re excited to share that our 25th Anniversary STEM Faire is set for Friday, October 2! This year, we’re going BIG with a super-sized evening of hands-on STEM activities and plenty of extra fun as we look back on 25 years of Hembree Springs. 👑🔬🏰

Experiences like this — along with free family events, teacher mini-grants, student programs, staff appreciation, class parties, field trip support and so much more — are made possible by the support of our Hembree families.

If you haven’t joined PTA yet, there’s still time! Membership is just $10 per person, and joining PTA does not require you to volunteer. Parents, grandparents and other family members can all join and show their support!

Want to make an impact? Consider making a gift to our Annual Fund when you join:

✨ Kingdom Friend — $25
🏰 Royal Supporter — $50
👑 Castle Champion — $100
🌟 Magic Maker — $250

👉 JOIN PTA + SUPPORT THE ANNUAL FUND: https://jointotem.com/ga/roswell/hembree-springs-es-pta

Look for the green "Add a Donation" button. Every membership and every donation helps us create more opportunities and experiences for our students throughout this very special 25th anniversary year.

Already a PTA member for this year? You can still support our budget this year by donating here https://hembreespringselementary.givebacks.com/shop/items/d119b6214d8bdb

Join the Kingdom. Keep the Magic Alive.

This is a fun and easy way to start the school day by helping students safely exit their cars during morning drop-off and head into the building. No experience is needed—just a friendly smile! You'll help with backpacks, offer a warm welcome, and guide students to the front doors.

Our first volunteer opportunity:
Date: Friday, September 4, 2026
Time: 6:55–7:35 a.m.
Location: Hembree Springs Elementary School Front Entrance

If you're available, we'd love to have you join us! Please click the SignUpGenius link below to sign up for our first of many Dad Carpool mornings.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FADAD2FAAFD0-58691459-dadpool#/

Thank you for helping make our students' mornings a great start to the day!

The Coder School is returning for a second year with a fun, hands-on after-school enrichment opportunity right here at Hembree! Students will explore LEGO building, coding, problem-solving, and creativity using LEGO Education SPIKE — all while having fun with others. And for parents, one of the best parts is the convenience: no driving to another location after school!

Tuesdays, 2:30–3:30 PM

Sept. 8–Dec. 8 | 11 sessions
Grades PreK–5
$299

The Coder School is a proud returning business sponsor of Hembree Springs Elementary PTA.

Ready to sign up? Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit: https://www.thecoderschool.com/locations/johnscreek/#events

Scroll down to “Coding Club at Hembree Springs” to register.

Questions or want more information?

johnscreek@thecoderschool.com

Call or text (770) 919-5894

i-Ready Inform is the new name for the adaptive assessment formerly known as the i-Ready Diagnostic. Student(s) will see this change in i-Ready Connect™ starting in the 2026–2027 school year. i-Ready Inform better reflects the primary purpose of the assessment: to equip educators, families, and students with the information they need to guide learning. While it may have a new name, the assessment will maintain its valid, reliable data, easy-to-use reports, and instructional recommendations.

i-Ready Inform assessments include:

• i-Ready Inform for Reading (formerly the i-Ready Diagnostic for Reading)
• i-Ready Inform for Mathematics/i-Ready Inform de matemáticas (formerly the i-Ready Diagnostic for Mathematics, English/Spanish)

Please see the attachments below for instructions on how to access your student's iReady Inform results. Our district code is CMVRR3. Reach out to your teacher or to Dr. McAtee, CST, if you have questions.

Please find the below list and sign-up QR code for room parents needed! This is a great way to be involved with school, class, and help make the year magical!

If serving as a Room Parent isn't the right fit, don't worry! We also have many other volunteer opportunities available—from helping at family events, the media center, fundraising, hospitality and more. Whether you can volunteer once or throughout the year, every helping hand makes a difference. Fill out this quick Google Form to checkmark what you're interested in and our VP of Volunteers will reach out soon!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1co49kneHicnn5FYc-6ySAM508IrXlrklXM0Sa44D4OU/edit

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

Whether you're a student, parent, grandparent, teacher, staff member, alumni, or just love Hembree, these shirts are the perfect way to celebrate this once-in-a-generation milestone.

Choose your favorite:
* Front-only or front & back design
* Blue or Grey
* Youth & Adult sizes

Even better? These incredibly soft Bella+Canvas shirts feature exclusive artwork created just for Hembree by fellow Hembree parent and talented watercolor artist Laura Cucco (@laurarose.studio). Thank you, Laura, for helping us celebrate our 25th anniversary with such a beautiful design!

Check out our shop here https://hembreespringselementary.givebacks.com/shop

*Order by Aug. 21 and Shirts will be sent home in early September in students' backpacks.

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