Hampton Elementary

Hornet Happenings Hampton Elementary Title 1 Distinguished School January 15, 2013 Just Can’t Hide that Hornet Pride!

Student Safety is Priority #1! In light of recent events, Hornets have been “a buzz” about safety. Our superintendent, Dr. Ethan Hildreth, in a memo to our schools stated, “We will remain vigilant, today and every day, to the safety of our children and to anything that may occur outside the norm, any possible warning sign of problems or danger.” We will continue to provide a safe, caring learning environment for our students. Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining student safety!

Changes in Safety Procedures We have taken steps to make our campus more secure. You have probably noticed an increased presence of our local Hampton Police. We appreciate their on-going support. All exterior doors and all classroom doors remain locked at all times. We are making sure our staff is prepared to handle potential disruptions and keep our students safe. Student check-out procedures have been bolstered. While we regret the additional time and long lines, we appreciate your understanding.

One of our fourth grade students came to Dr. Collins and Dr. Barber before the Semester Break with a desire to sponsor a special campaign in honor of Sandyhook Elementary and Newtown, Connecticut. He presented his dream to Student Council recently. That dream has now developed into “Project 26”…26 random acts of kindness by the students of Hampton Elementary right here at home. The goal is to bond together as a student body and show our love, appreciation, and support for our community, our families, our teachers, and each other. We’ve already begun our 26 projects with our “Loaves of Love” distributed by the HES Nutrition staff after the PTO dance. Currently we’re collecting items for a local animal shelter. Look for a “Project 26” flyer in your child’s folder soon. Our goal is to build a sense of unity in our school community!

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Monday, January 21 – No School! Bring-Mom-to-School Day – January 29 (8:15 am – 12:00 pm) Hampton Hornets have a fantastic opportunity to get fit and raise money for a greatJump cause. Rope This year’s for JRFH Heart events will take place the week of February 11-15. JRFH envelopes are due the day of the event. Please make sure your address and phone number are on all checks. Thank you for your support!

Upcoming Events Important Information * School Hours for students – 7:55 AM to 2:30 PM. January Students who arrived to school after 7:55 AM should be 8 – First Day of School 2nd Semester escorted to the office by a parent or guardian and signed 15 – Report Cards go home in. School attendance is important! Please have your 17 – Good News Club – 2:30-4:00 pm student at school on time each and every day! 21 – No School – Martin Luther King, Note: Next school year (2013-2014) school will begin at Jr. Holiday 7:45 AM! 22 – School Council & Title I Task Force 5:30 pm 24 – Good News Club – 2:30-4:00 pm 25 – Student-of-the-Month Celebration 8 am * Morning supervision begins at 7:15 AM. 25 – Attendance Incentive for Students are not to be dropped off before 7:15 AM. No PERFECT staff members are on duty before 7:15 AM. The front Perfect Attendance for January – doors will remain locked until 7:15 AM. 1:35 pm 29 – Bring-Your-Mom-to-School Day *Dismissal begins at 2:30 PM. Car riders should be 8:15-12:00 picked up in the front of the school. Students who remain 30 – Bring-Your-Dad-to-School Day at the school after 2:45 PM should be enrolled in the After 8:15-12:00 School Program. 31 – Good News Club – 2:30-4:00 pm February 4 – Beta Club Meeting CARCAR RiderRider ChangeSChangeS 7 – Good News Club – 2:30-4:00 pm For the safety of our students and staff, we have 8 – PTO Talent Show – 1:30 & 7:00 pm implemented the following changes both the morning 11 – 15 – Book Fair in Media Center and afternoon car-rider procedures. 11 – 15 – Jump-Rope-for-Heart events 14 – Good News Club In the mornings, we will set out a sign 15 – JRFH Program – 1:35 pm indicating “Student Drop-Off” on the right at the 18 – 22 Mid-Winter Break – sidewalk, and “Parking” on the left side. In the afternoons, instead of splitting into two No School! lanes of traffic, we ask that parents use only 27 – School Council & Title I Task Force the lane closest to the sidewalk for student pick-up. 8:30 am Our goal is to have your child waiting for you when 27 – Black History Month Program 28 – Good News Club – 2:30-4:00 pm you pull up to the designated spot along the ------sidewalk.  School Council Members Thank you for your cooperation in this effort to make our afternoon dismissal procedure as safe as possible. Dr. Debbie Collins, principal Remember, our school is a GA Clean Air School Erin Studstill, parent representative again for 2012-2013. Our car rider lane is a “No Theresa Burge, teacher representative Idling Zone.” Amy Hall, teacher representative Meagan Miles, parent representative Krista Nelson, parentHAMPTON representative Brandon Daniel, business representative ELEMENTARY SCHOOL We need parents who are willing to serve Office Phone: (770) 946-4345 on the School Council to represent the Fax Number: (770) 946-3472 business community. If you are interested, please contact Dr. Collins at 770-946- 4345. Thank you!