04/28/2023 Parent Communication
Herbert Akins Road Elementary School
From the Hawk’s Nest
Friday, April 28, 2023
Happy Friday Hawk families! Here is this week’s newsletter…
Doughnuts for a Cause!
🍩 Doughnuts for a cause!! 🍩 Herbert Akins Road Elementary PTA is giving you the best reason to indulge in a dozen (or two) Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Until May 29, 2023, over 50% of your order will be donated back to Herbert Akins Road Elementary PTA when you purchase via our fundraising sales page! Simply buy online, visit your local store & redeem using your code.Treat yourself or even gift them to friends and family here: https://www.groupraise.com/oc/9885-krispy-kreme/5T6B3K
Principal Selection Input Session
There will be an opportunity for our school community to provide input into the next principal selection. Area Superintendent, Dr. Ashlie Thompson, will be here at our school to allow families from our school to share input into the selection process. Families will have the opportunity to provide feedback in person on Monday, 5/8/23, at 6:00 PM in the Media Center, or by completing a survey. (There is no need to do both.)
Below are links to letters from Dr. Thompson that provides more information about the selection process. We strongly encourage you to take the time to participate in this process and let your voice be heard!
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Parent Newsletter for Principal Selection - Herbert Akins Road Elementary
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Spanish Version of Parent Newsletter for Principal Selection - Herbert Akins Road Elementary
Boosterthon Wrap-up
On Tuesday, 4/25, we concluded our celebration for the Boosterthon fundraiser. As promised, our admin team climbed into the dunk tank to celebrate the success, much to the delight of our students! Thanks to you all for this successful fundraiser!
Here are a few pics of the day’s events:
Field Day for Tracks 2 & 4 (Friday, 5/5)
Field Day for tracks 2 & 4 will be held on Friday, 5/5, with a rain date of Monday, 5/8. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Fillard at: cfillard@wcpss.net
Message from Herbert Akins Road Middle for Rising 6th Graders
If your 5th grader is heading to Herbert Akins Road Middle, and has an interest in participating in band, please see the following flyer for some information about an opportunity to get more information here: Instrument Petting Zoo
Parent Survey
Just a reminder that the annual survey for WCPSS families is now open. Please take a few minutes to Complete the survey once for each school where you have a child enrolled. If you have more than one child enrolled in the same school, you will only need to complete the survey once.
Keep up With Events at School!
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Find us on Twitter @herbertakins to keep up with happenings at school!
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Keep up with PTA info on their Facebook page “Parents of Herbert Akins Road Elementary School”.
Have a great weekend!
Important Dates:
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Friday, 5/5: Field day for tracks 2 & 4 (rain date is Monday, 5/8).
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Tuesday, 5/9: Early release day (1:45 dismissal); Track out day for track 2.
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Wednesday, 5/10: Track in day for track 3; parent input session with Dr. Thompson for the principal input selection process, 6:00 PM in the Media Center.
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Friday, 5/19: Reading EOG for grades 3, 4, & 5 - track 1.
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Monday, 5/22: Make up testing - track 1.
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Tuesday, 5/23: Math EOG for grades 3, 4, & 5 - track 1.
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Wednesday, 5/24: Science EOG for grade 5, make up testing - track 1.
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Thursday, 5/25: Make up testing - track 1.
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Monday, 5/29: Holiday - schools are closed.
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Thursday, 6/1: 5th Grade Celebration for track 1.
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Friday, 6/2: Last day of school for track 1 students.
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Wednesday, 6/14: Reading EOG for grades 3 & 4 - tracks 2, 3, & 4.
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Thursday, 6/15: Math EOG for grades 3, 4, & 5 - tracks 2, 3, & 4.
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Friday, 6/16: Reading EOG for grade 5, make up testing for grades 3 & 4 - tracks 2, 3, & 4.
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Monday, 6/19: Teacher workday (no school for students).
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Tuesday, 6/20: Make up tests for grades 3, 4, & 5 - tracks 2, 3, & 4.
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Wednesday, 6/21: Science EOG for grade 5, make up testing for grades 3 & 4 - tracks 2, 3, & 4.
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Thursday, 6/22: Make up tests for grades 3, 4, & 5 - tracks 2, 3, & 4.
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Tuesday, 6/27: 5th Grade Celebration for tracks 2, 3, & 4.
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Wednesday, 6/28: Last day of school for tracks 2, 3, & 4.