HES HERO

 

 At HES we are committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment that partners with families to promote high expectations, critical thinking, and the belief that other people matter. Students will leave HES equipped to be global life-long learners who are advocates for change.

 

March 1           5:00 pm Tour for Prospective Families

March 3           Cultural Arts Performances

                        12:45 K-2

                        1:45 3-5

                        PTA Dance/Auction/Raffles 6:00-8:00 pm

March 6           Field Day 

8:55 - 10:55 Tr 1 K-2 and Gorelick, Anderson, Poulsen

12:20-2:20 Tr 1 3-5 and McKoy and Obiedzenski

March 7           Field Day Rain Date

                        Last Day Track 1

March 9           Field Day

8:55 - 10:55 Tr 4 and Gordon, Meduri

12:20-2:20 Tr 4 and Ellenberger, M. Jones

PTA Spirit Night at Urban Air 4:00 - 8:00

March 10         Field Day Rain Date

 

 

Promoting Literacy:

We are continually building a love of reading in all students.  In addition to their regular literacy instruction, we have many exciting events occurring at HES.

• Many students have enjoyed our virtual evening story times during the month of February in honor of African American History month. We have learned of some wonderful authors and famous African Americans.  We especially want to than the staff and parents that facilitated the events. 
• Today, all students had the privilege of hearing from Ms. Starling – Lyons, an author that the PTA secured for our students.
• Next week is book challenge week.  All students are invited to participate:
  • Monday – listen to a guest reader
  • Tuesday – read with your favorite stuffed animal (that fits in your backpack)
  • Wednesday – wear a shirt with words
  • Thursday – bring a flashlight or reading light to school to cozy up and read
  • Friday – dress as your favorite book character
• We encourage families to engage in these similar activities at home – maybe call a neighbor, grandparent, sibling to read to your child on Monday, everyone in the household cozy up with a pillow or stuffed animal one evening to read. Have some fun while instilling and modeling a love for reading!

 

Student Cell Phone Use

We have noticed an increase in cell phone use by students and wanted to remind parents and students that personal cell phones are considered personal devices and students are required to follow all aspects of the BYOD contract that parents and students signed.   If your child is bringing a cell phone to school, please review these key points about responsible use during school hours.

• Students are to use devices at school for educational purposes only.
• Students are expected to respect and protect the privacy of others and are not permitted to capture, transmit, or post photographs/videos of any person on campus or in attendance of any event to individuals, public or social networking sites unless directed by school staff.”
• Students are not allowed to use devices during transition times, in the hallways, or at any other non-instructional time unless directed by school staff.  This includes when they are going to the bathroom, during dismissal, or arrival.
• Devices cannot be used at school for personal texting or personal email.
• Administration reserves the right to collect and examine any device if the situation warrants.
• Students are expected to follow the Wake County Public School System Student Acceptable Use of Electronic Resources according to Board Policy 6446. Any violation is unethical and may result in the loss of technology privileges at school, as well as other disciplinary action.

 

PTA Dance and Raffle Items:

PTA would like all raffle basket items by tomorrow (Friday) so we have time to wrap the baskets prior to the dance next week. If you have indicated you would be contributing an item please send it in tomorrow or notify PTA when they can expect it.

 

 

Kindergarten Registration:

We need you!!  If you have a child that will be 5 years old by August 31, 2023 please register for kindergarten NOW!  You may begin the process by visiting our school website.   If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Mary Canny (mcanny@wcpss.net).  Please share this information with friends, families, neighbors, etc.

(Lgomezdelcampo@wcpss.net)

 

IMPORTANT Railroad Crossing Traffic:

CSX track repairs now scheduled to close Wake Forest rail crossings February 28-March 2

CSX officials now say the following Wake Forest railroad crossings are “tentatively” scheduled to be closed for maintenance Tuesday, Feb. 28, through Thursday, March 2:

• Brick Street

• Elm Avenue

• Holding Avenue

• Friendship Chapel Road

• Rogers Road

This will impact all travel times tremendously next week – carpool and bus. Please plan accordingly.

 

 

 

PTA News:

The HES family dance is NEXT WEEK! The dance will be March 3rd from 6:00-8:00pm. This event will be free to all HES students and their families. All children attending must be accompanied by an adult. It will be a fun night for all. We will have a DJ, photo booth, games, food, and DANCING!

• Our Silent Auction is going on now through March 3rd. We are raising money for a 42 foot shade structure for our playground. We have many amazing items. Check them out and put in a bid. HES Family Dance Silent Auction
• In addition to the silent auction, we are putting together grade level baskets to be raffled off. Please remember to turn in all raffle basket donations by TOMORROW, February 24th. We are so thankful for so many families signing up to donate, but we still haven't received many of the items. So, if you signed up, please send your item in by Friday. There is a box in the front office to place donated items. Thank you so much to all of those who have contributed so far!
• We are also in need of volunteers to help with the dance. Sign up here to help: DoNut Grow Up HES Family Dance

 

The last chance to donate to Our Wake Up and Read book drive will be this Friday, February 24th. We are collecting new and gently used books to donate. Wake Up and Read accepts books for any age, including baby and toddler books.

 

We are restocking the teacher's lounge and would love your help. Please sign up here for items to send in: https://signup.com/go/eeJtWpp

 

Save the date! We will be having a Spirit Night at Urban Air on March 9th from 4:00-8:00pm. A flyer will be coming home soon with more information!