After reading "Round Is A Mooncake" by Roseanne Thong, Mrs. Bryson's kindergartners went on a 2D Shape Hunt around the classroom! Each time they found a shape, they drew a picture of it. This hands-on activity not only sparked their interest but also helped them develop spatial awareness and the ability to describe and compare objects. Great job, shape explorers!
It's Georgia PreK Week! We're thrilled to welcome several of our local leaders into our media center for this special occasion. Commissioner Kris Stancil, Commissioner Josh Tippens, and Mayor Kirk Raffield visited our Pre-K students and shared their love of reading.
This is a wonderful opportunity for our leaders to experience the magic of early education firsthand. Thank you to everyone who took the time to visit and read to our youngest learners!
Hooray for Mrs. Abbott's kindergarten readers! They’ve been working hard during Independent Reading time, and recently, they've started using "whisper phones." The kids love how these phones amplify their voices, making it easier to hear the sounds and words. This fun tool is helping them boost their fluency and comprehension!
On the hunt for new words! Mrs. Hamilton's class had a blast as they reviewed their favorite Fall vocabulary words and turned learning into an exciting Scavenger Hunt! Students explored the room, searching for Fall-themed words and coloring them on their collection sheets.
Hey Hawks, let's show our support for the PHS Dragons on Friday, 10/18/2024. In honor of Homecoming, let's "Paint the Town Green!" and wear green. Go Dragons!
And the Hawk goes to... Abby Tippens! Mrs. Abbott passed the Hawk to her with these heartfelt words: "She is a great teacher and pours her heart and soul into each and every student. Abby cares for her students far beyond academics and is always one of the first to volunteer for committees, courses, or activities at our school." Congratulations, Mrs. Tippens!
Huge shoutout to our superstar readers from kindergarten! Evelyn from Mrs. Bryson's class and Odin from Ms. Jenkin's class have mastered their end-of-the-year sight words already! As a reward, they’ve earned a trip to the Book Vending Machine to pick out brand new books! Congratulations, Evelyn and Odin!
S’more Writing Fun in 2nd Grade! Mrs. Shealey's students worked in small groups to build a perfect paragraph using the S’more Technique! They crafted a tasty topic sentence (the graham cracker crust), added juicy details (the marshmallow), sweetened it up with examples (the chocolate), and wrapped it all up with a closing sentence (another graham cracker crust).
Super Readers in Action! Students in Mrs. Tippens’ 2nd grade ELA class are hard at work, practicing strategies to tackle unfamiliar words as they whisper read "King Midas," an exciting adaptation of a Greek myth. Keep up the fantastic work!
Our box truck is loaded with much-needed hurricane relief supplies and soon will be heading out alongside vehicles from PHS AG, Pickens County Young Farmers, and FFA alumni to make a difference! A huge thank you for your incredible generosity—your donations filled Mrs. Chapman's classroom! Her students played a vital role in sorting and organizing everything before loading. Together, we’re making an impact and providing aid to Georgians in need!
Congratulations to our amazing students who earned the Perseverance Award this week! You showed determination and powered through when things seemed tough. We’re so proud of you for modeling that you can do hard things well! Keep up the great work!
Mrs. Roper's reading rockstars! A big shoutout to Nova and Liam for mastering ALL of the kindergarten sight words! As "readers gotta read," they earned a special trip to the Book Vending Machine to choose a brand new book! Congratulations, Nova and Liam! Keep up the great work!
Our kindergartners in Mrs. Gartrell's class are hard at work learning their numbers and letter sounds! Check out these little Hawks building number towers, matching beginning sounds, spinning and finding numbers, and creating numbers in different ways.
Our 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders are honing their bucket drumming skills in music class! Here's Mrs. Sutton's 3rd-grade class mastering the art of reading rhythms and playing them in sync! Special thanks to the Bent Tree Foundation for their generous grant in 2021, which made these awesome bucket drums possible for Mrs. Richards’ Music room!
Wow! The response to our hurricane relief donations request has been incredible! Every single donation, large or small, will make a huge difference. Special thanks to Raelynn Bandy from INHLP-Mountain Alternatives for dropping off their generous contributions! We are still accepting donations until Monday, 10/7. Let’s continue to come together for those in need!
Hill City is teaming up with PHS AG, Pickens County Young Farmers, and the FFA Alumni to collect much-needed relief supplies for those affected by Hurricane Helene. Together, we can make a difference and send a convoy of supplies to those impacted in Georgia! Donation Deadline: Monday, October 7th.
Supplies needed: Tarps, Non-Perishable Food, Bottled Water, Pet Food, Bug Spray, Sunscreen, Baby Wipes, First Aid Items, Diapers, Bags of Charcoal, Sanitizing Wipes, Baby Food, Work Gloves, Hand Sanitizer, Trash Bags (13 Gal Size), Granola Bags, Clorox Wipes, Crackers, jerky, Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Hygiene Products (Deodorant, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Brushes, etc.)
Join us for the Hawks Fall Bash! It's Friday, 10/25, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Put on your not-so-scary Halloween costume and dance the night away, try your luck in the $1 cake walk, vote for the best decorated pumpkin, purchase a raffle ticket for one of our amazing baskets,
and don’t miss out on shopping the Book Fair!
Bring the whole family for an evening of fun and excitement! We can’t wait to see you there!
Today is National Custodians Day, and we want to extend a thank you to our amazing custodial team! These ladies work to keep HCES clean, safe, and welcoming for all. Your hard work and bright smiles make such a difference every single day!
Congratulations, Timber! We’re proud to announce that Deputy Roach has recognized Timber, a second grader, as the Campus Law Enforcement Student of the Month for September! Her kind and positive attitude has truly stood out. We know she’ll continue to be "Determined to Make a Difference!"
Save the date! The Book Fair is coming! From October 21-29, 2024, come experience the limitless possibilities and joy of reading. Every purchase benefits our school.
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