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08/16/2024 Parent Communication

Herbert Akins Road Elementary School

From the Hawk’s Nest        

 

Friday, August 16, 2024

Good Afternoon Hawk Families.  

  • Another positive week was had by all at the Hawk’s Nest.  We would like Track 2 a happy track-out as today will be their last day for a brief period, and we would like to welcome back Track 3 on Monday as they track back in. While it was a calm and steady week, it provided us with the perfect opportunity to continue building strong routines and deepening our connections within the school community. Every day brings us closer to achieving our goals, and we're excited to see the growth and success that lies ahead!

  • As we begin to progress through the school year, we want to remind everyone about the crucial role that regular attendance plays in student success. We understand that being on a year-round schedule presents unique challenges for families, but it is essential that students attend school consistently. Consistent attendance helps students stay engaged, keep up with their classwork, and build a solid foundation for lifelong learning. Every day counts, and when students miss school, they miss out on valuable instruction and classroom interactions that are difficult to replicate. We appreciate your cooperation and dedication in ensuring that your child attends school regularly. Together, we can support our students in achieving their full potential.

  • At Herbert Akins Road ES, we encourage all parents to partner with us in fostering a love of reading. Please read with your child every evening and engage with them by discussing the books they are reading and discovering their interests. Consider participating in family excursions to the public library and join in on a family novel read to enhance reading skills and nurture a lifelong habit of reading. These meaningful activities will yield significant social benefits as you help your child develop positive academic habits that will last a lifetime. By embracing our school theme, "Believe, Achieve, Love: Every Student, Every Success," we can work together to support every student in achieving success through a love of reading.

 HARES 3rd-5th Grade Chorus

  • Mr. Bond is excited to get the HARES Chorus up and running for the 2024-2025 school year. Mr. Bond has been discussing this opportunity with your students as they have visited him in music class over the last several weeks. Mr. Bond does such a nice job with our Chorus students and makes it an experience that they truly enjoy. Please review the information regarding the Chorus program HERE. If your child would like to participate in the Chorus program for the 2024-2025 school year, please register using the link found on the information page above (the sign-up link is titled: Contact Information 24-25). 

 

  • Important: Please note that participation in Chorus is limited to the first 70 students registered using the Google Form. Mr. Bond will contact all registered students via the provided parent email prior to the first rehearsal. 

Just a couple of reminders from the PTA!

  • This is your last chance to Skip the Line! Raffle will end today! Buy your tickets at the link below.http://app.givebacks.gives/skipthelinedec2024

  • Spirit Wear sales are going on now! Prices go up August 25 so act fast! Make sure to grab yourself and your kids some awesome Herbert Akins gear! https://spirithero.com/collections/herbert-9

  • Have a business interested in sponsoring the Boosterthon? We are taking sponsors now! Please reach out to a PTA representative for more information!

 

Girls On The Run

  • Hi families, HARES will be starting our Girls on the Run program on Tuesday, September 10th. This program is open to 3rd-5th grade girls. Practices will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:15-5:30, ending with the girls running in the Reindeer Romp 5k on Saturday, December 7th. Early Bird Registration will begin on Monday, July 22nd. These spots do fill up quickly, so please register early if you would like to secure a spot for your child. Please note, girls are expected to attend over track out and should not miss more than 3 practices overall.  There is a flyer attached with more information. If you are interested in coaching or have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Carter at escarter@wcpss.net. 



 The information below was in prior messages:

 

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PBIS Information & Request

  • Our PBIS store needs your help! If you are interested in volunteering to support our PBIS store on Fridays, please see the Sign Up Genius below. We would love to have at least 2 helpers each Friday. *You must be an approved volunteer to participate.* Thank you for supporting PBIS and helping to reward our students for SOARing!

 

Sign Up Genius Link

HARES PBIS Store

If you are interested in volunteering at our HARES PBIS Store, please sign up below. You would be responsible for collecting PBIS ``coupons" from students when they come down to shop at the store. They would have the amount that they will be spending and the items that they would be purchasing listed on their coupon. All items are also labeled in the store with their "price". We would love to have at least 2 helpers each Friday. *You must be an approved volunteer to participate.* Thank you for supporting PBIS and helping to reward our students for SOARing!

www.signupgenius.com

 

  • We kindly remind all parents that students must remain in their vehicles until the bell rings at 8:45 a.m. For safety reasons, no students should exit their vehicles before this time or be out of their vehicle playing in the courtyard or on the grass in front of the school. Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring a safe and orderly start to our school day. 

  • WCPSS has shared that the price for school lunch and breakfast will increase at the start of the 24/25 school year.  Breakfast will cost $1.75 and Lunch will cost $3.50.

School Day at Herbert Akins ES

  • Just a quick reminder that school officially starts at 9:15 & ends at 3:45. If all parents would be kind enough to make sure their student is on time for arrival, and to do what they can not to pick their student up from school from 3:00 - 3:45 unless it is absolutely necessary.  We understand appointments and planned events that do not coordinate with the hours of school but with limited staff in the front office it becomes extremely challenging to manage in the morning and the afternoon.  Everyone's attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.  

                                                                                               

 2024-2025 Year Round Calendar

 

Reminder of the Student Device Agreement (WCPSS issued chromebooks)

  • Please review the following link reminding everyone that the WCPSS issued chromebooks are to be used for educational purposes only and are the property of the WCPSS.

 

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Have a great weekend!



Jonathan Murdock

Principal

HARES Home of the Hawks Nest

 

Important Dates:

  • August 27, 2024 - First Day of Traditional School (Heavy Traffic Begins)

  • September 02, 2024 - No School/Holiday