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Charter-ing a New Course at Hampton
Elementary Charter School
Debra Collins Principal
David Barber Assistant Principal
Hampton Elementary School
10 Central Avenue
Hampton, GA 30228
Phone: (770) 946-4345
Fax: (770) 946-3472
HENRY COUNTY, GA – In referencing their tagline “Full STEAM Ahead,” one
would quickly see the Hampton Elementary conversion charter train has been moving
towards a goal of recognition and approval by the State Board of Education over the
past few years.
They finally reached their destination this winter after gaining the stamp of approval
from both the Henry County and State Boards of Education. However, the steam has
not dissipated in the least since crossing the latest achievement marker. This is just the
beginning of their journey.
Principal Dr. Debra Collins is the proud conductor guiding this school’s educational
engine. She knows through this new charter that Hampton Elementary will be able to
take off and cover more ground for the educational betterment of her students and staff.
STEAM is the popular acronym translating to science, technology, engineering, arts,
and mathematics. Each component represents an area of strong importance and focus
for today’s educational setting. Part of that same educational setting has many
educators looking to explore and expand techniques to help make a greater impact on
student achievement. That is where the charter component enters the picture.
A charter school is one that enters into an agreement with an educational board or
authority to reach certain achievement levels in exchange for flexibility in various
aspects of the school’s operation. Many charter schools are brand new schools, but
several traditional schools are making the switch and becoming conversion charter
schools. Hampton Elementary is the second such school to make the transition in the
Henry County School System.
“Putting the Child First”
Full STEAM Ahead! March 2014 Hampton Elementary School Newsletter
School becomes second conversion charter school in Henry County School System
Continued...
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Charter-ing a New Course, continued...
Just like the first conversion charter school in the district, Hampton Elementary Charter
School will still remain a part of the Henry County School System, and attendance lines
will not change. The students of the community and school zone are already proving
they are up to the task of the increased expectations as well.
The plan for the school’s new focus started small in the first year of the three-year
process. It first took a committed effort from the teachers and staff of the school to
make things possible.
“We started by adding additional fine arts classes to the schedule with our upper
grades,” said Collins.
After just the first year of exploration, the results were hard to ignore.
“At the end of that year, the students who participated in the extra classes not only
outscored their peers on the CRCT at HES but also their peers in Henry County, so we
knew we were on to something.”
The journey had started, and there was no looking back – and for good reason.
“The next year, we added a STEAM class once a week, and again our CRCT scores
rocketed. This school year, we added STEAM classes twice a week and applied for the
charter knowing that we are on the right path for the students that we serve.”
Along the way, excitement for the movement to a redesigned school was gained by
showcasing the efforts and ultimate goal to the community. Community input is
crucial, and the energy was multiplied each time the ideas were shared with local
government, community members, and families with kids already at the school.
What child or school community member would not be excited about the new classes
that are being introduced to this long-standing school? There are more high-impact
classes on the way.
Cosmetology, science labs, computer skills, engineering, robotics, dance, percussion,
chorus, advanced art, problem-solving, horticulture, and creative stitchery are just a few
of the examples of new classes that will provide STEAM Stations and project-based
learning for students.
The school is looking forward to moving further down the tracks to success for current
and future students. It all started with a desire to search for more for the students of this
anchor school in Henry County. One milestone has been achieved and several more are
on the way.
For more information on Hampton Elementary Charter School, visit
www.henry.k12.ga.us/he.
Respectfully,
Page 3 March 2014 Hampton Elementary School Newsletter
The Family Resource Center
The HES Family Resource Center is located on the front hall, Room #202 across from
the Media Center. We are open every day 7:30 a.m.—3:00 p.m. If you need to come
after hours, just let us know!
We have over 1250 resources available to keep or to check out to use at home with your
child: educational games, practice books, books-on-tape, parenting books, lots of free
parenting tip brochures, and so much more. If you have a concern about a subject we
probably have a resource that would help you and your child. If we don’t have what you
need, let us know and we will try and get it for you. The FRC is your center. We hope
you’ll stop by, say hello, and see all that we have to offer.
El Centro de Recursos para la Familia
El Centro de Recursos para la Familia HES se encuentra en el vestíbulo de entrada,
Salón # 202 frente al Centro de Medios. Estamos abiertos todos los días de
7:30 am - 3:00 pm Si usted necesita para llegar después de horas, sólo háganoslo saber!
Tenemos más de 1.250 recursos disponibles para mantener o de revisar para usar en
casa con su hijo: juegos educativos, libros de práctica, libros-on-tape, libros para
padres, un montón de folletos punta de crianza libres, y tanto más. Si usted tiene alguna
preocupación acerca de un tema es probable que tenga un recurso que le ayudará a
usted ya su hijo. Si no tenemos lo que usted necesita, háganoslo saber y vamos a tratar
de conseguirlo para usted. El FRC es su centro. Esperamos que pase por, decir hola, y
ver todo lo que tenemos para ofrecer.
* También contamos con los recursos disponibles en español.
Family Resources
This month’s Family Resource Center specials
Centro de Recursos Familiares especiales de este mes
The following free pamphlets are available to the first 25 family members who request
them:
Los siguientes folletos gratuitos están disponibles para el primeros miembros 25
familiares que lo soliciten:
“Talk and Listen to Children”
“Hablar y escuchar a los niños”
“Build Responsibility in Children”
“Desarrollar la responsabilidad en los niños”
Continued...
Page 4 March 2014 Hampton Elementary School Newsletter
Family Resource Center specials, cont’d...
Centro de Recursos Familiares especiales, cont’d...
To request these free pamphlets:
Visit the Family Resource Room
Contact your child’s teacher
Call the school office @ 770-946-4345 or
E-mail [email protected]
Para solicitar estos folletos gratuitos:
Visite la Sala de Recursos de la Familia
Comuníquese con el maestro de su hijo
Llame a la oficina de la escuela @
770-946-4345 or
E-mail [email protected]
Love and Logicisms (Wise Words about Kids)
From Love and Logic
When kids say, “Mary’s
mom doesn’t make her do
chores,” wise parents smile
and say, “well that’s really
sad for Mary. Aren’t you
glad I love you enought to
expect more of you?”
Do not pay your
kids for
completing their
chores.
YOU are the MOST important person in your child’s
education. YOU are the biggest influence on your child’s
life. Use that influence to put your child on the pathway to
success!
Page 5 March 2014 Hampton Elementary School Newsletter
Tips for Increasing Your Brain Power
Fractions of Fun
Understanding fractions is much easier when your child can visualize them. Here are
ideas to help him/her see and use fractions.
Keep a diary: Show him/her that fractions are a part of everyday life. For a week, have
your child record and illustrate each one he/she notices. For instance, your child might
write, “We ate a half a pizza for lunch,” or “Mom asked for 1 1/3 pounds of turkey at
the store.” How many examples can your child find and draw?
Play a game: Have each player cut a sheet of construction paper into six horizontal
strips. Your child should leave the first one whole and then cut the second one in half
(fold it, and cut along the fold, and the others into thirds, fourths, sixths, and eights.
With bits of masking tape, label a die: ½, 1/3, ¼, 1/6, 1/8, and “wild”. To play, roll the
die, and lay the matching piece of paper on your whole strip (for “wild” choose any
piece). The goal is to be the first one to fill your strip without overlapping any pieces
(example: ½ + ¼ + ¼ = 1 whole strip).
Put in order: together, make a set of fraction cards, with one fraction per index card
(1/4, ½, ¾, 1, 1 ¼, 1 ½, 1 ¾, 2). Shuffle the cards, and see how quickly your child can
put them in order. Then, while your child closes his/her eyes, lay the cards in order but
leave out a few. Give him/her the missing cards, and have him/her put them where they
go.
Article from Math + Science Connection
Page 6 March 2014 Hampton Elementary School Newsletter
Hampton Elementary Receives $200.00 from
The School Newsletter Company
Hampton Elementary received its first donation of $200.00 for the publishing of their
school newsletter. The School Newsletter Company helps schools create their monthly
newsletters. Businesses advertise in the newsletter. The company then donates part of
their profit received from advertisements to the school. Hampton Elementary looks
forward to working with The School Newsletter Company on future monthly
newsletters. A big thank you to this company for enabling our community school to
earn money for the education of children in the Hampton community.
Page 7 March 2014 Hampton Elementary School Newsletter
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JUMP ROPE FOR HEART
JUMP ROPE FOR HEART EVENT AT HAMPTON
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL A SUCCESS!
On Friday, February 14, 2014, students at Hampton Elementary School jumped all over
heart disease and stroke by par ticipating in Jump Rope For Hear t. The students
raised more than $3,000.00 for the American Heart Association, which funds research,
programs and education to fight heart disease and stroke, our nation’s No. 1 and No. 4
killers.
“I’m so overjoyed with the success of this year’s event,” said Ms. Watkins, Jump Rope
For Heart coordinator. “We all had a lot of fun, and the kids enjoyed learning about the
importance of physical activity and how they can play a role in saving lives.”
The American Heart Association’s Youth Director stated that is awesome you all
raised over $3000.00 in seven weeks. We are so proud of Hampton Elementary
School for supporting the American Heart Association for 25 years!
Jump Rope For Heart is a program that promotes physical activity and heart health
through jumping rope. It is co-sponsored by the American Heart Association and the
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
To make a donation or to find out more about Jump Rope For Heart, call your nearest
American Heart Association office at (local phone #) or call 1-800-AHA-USA1 (1-800-
242-8721). You can also visit us online at heart.org/jump.
“Thank you students, parents, faculty/staff and community for your outstanding
support helping the American Heart Association continue research on heart
disease and strokes”.
Page 8 March 2014 Hampton Elementary School Newsletter
Jump Rope for Heart Top Fundraisers for 2013-2014
Thanks for donating $3,111.96 to the American Heart Association
Jump Rope for Heart event. The funds we raised will help the
American Heart Association continue research for cardiovascular
disease and stroke.
Please congratulate the following top fundraisers on each grade
level:
(They will receive trophies for their outstanding accomplishments)
Kindergarten:
1st Place: Peyton Ledoux-Hall
2nd Place: Karina Brooks-Tucker
3rd Place: Dylan Dingler-Jones
First Grade:
1st Place: Kaedin Weeks-Blake
2nd Place: Athyn Warren-Myrick
3rd Place: Jude Ellis-Myrick
Second Grade:
1st Place: Karla Brooks-Browning
2nd Place: Carlos Cubeas-Castle
3rd Place: Franky Holcomb-Castle
Third Grade:
1st Place: Alexis Parker-Chhom
2nd Place: Walker Watson-Phillips
3rd Place: Weston Petty-Reeves
Fourth Grade:
1st Place: Miranda Williams-Ellis
2nd Place: Alyssa Willey-Ellis
3rd Place: Hannah Hall-Little
Fifth Grade:
1st Place: Williams Carpenter-Bremer
2nd Place: Hunter Watson-Bremer
3rd Place: Brittany Wood-Mays and
Logan Dickherber-Olthoff
The top contributor for Hampton Elementary School is Kaedin Weeks in Mrs.
Blake’s class
Thanks again for helping our students maintain a HEALTHY HEART!
HEART POWER= BRAIN POWER!
Ms. Watkins
Physical Education Instructor
Page 9 March 2014 Hampton Elementary School Newsletter
Classrooms
Mrs. Maddox’s class participated in the Reading Renaissance’s “Read the Most from
Coast to Coast.” We helped to break the record for taking the most AR Quizzes in one
day!
More than 30,000 educators took part in Read the Most from Coast to Coast. Students
will receive a certificate of participation for helping to break last year’s record. This
year over 4,987,949 AR quizzes were taken! Our class is very excited to have been a
part of this!
Page 10 March 2014 Hampton Elementary School Newsletter
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STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts,
and Math) Classes
These STEAM Dance Teams
performed at the Black History
Program on February 28th
Girls and Pearls STEAM Station
The Girls and Pearls STEAM station has had
some exciting events this month! First, we had
our school’s principal, Dr. Collins, as a guest
speaker. The girls prepared questions about her
career as a female principal. She spent the hour
discussing her role in the education field and
how she has become a leader in field that once
was predominantly male-dominated. We learned
that our principal’s favorite part of her job is the
flexibility in scheduling and being able to be part
of so many children’s lives. The girls in our STEAM station enjoyed hearing about her
role in the education field and were able to think about occupations that they may one
day partake in.
To end our Girls and Pearls STEAM station, we
hosted a Tea Party. The students were able to
demonstrate their table manners as they dined on
snacks and sipped juice from fancy tea cups. The
students have learned so much about careers,
goal setting, making and breaking habits, making
good first impressions and have gained self-
confidence. Here’s to a great session with a
fantastic group of girls!
Page 11 March 2014 Hampton Elementary School Newsletter
Students will be showcasing what they have learned in
their STEAM Class.
Families are invited and encouraged to attend.
Save the
Date
Steam Night
March 25, 2014
5:30 – 8:00 PM
Page 12 March 2014 Hampton Elementary School Newsletter
Connection Classes
PE Teacher, Ms. Watkins, teaches HES students Healthy
Habits
Students of the Month
Each month a student is chosen by each homeroom teacher. This student is chosen
because they have displayed good character, and for their accomplishments during the
month. They are recognized by the school with a special breakfast in their honor.
Students receive rewards from some of our Partners in Education.
February 2014 Students of the Month 1st Row: Brianna Kennedy, Hannah Pihl, Isabella Langston
2nd Row: Emily Robinson, Allec Walker, Layla Huggins, Johnathan Cook, Madeline
Arnold, Nia Bryant
3rd Row: America Padilla, Ja’Liyah Crockett, Tania Williams, Neveah Dawson,
Miranda Williams Continued...
Page 13 March 2014 Hampton Elementary School Newsletter
Students of the Month, continued...
March 2014 Students of the Month
1st Row: Samuel Julmisse, Cara Bodie, Alexis Parker, Jasmine Felenos, Omarion Rowe
2rd Row: Torion Wiley, Athyn Warren, Anastasia Engel, Belle Turner, Blake
Higginbotham, Caylon Yielding, Kimberly Vences, Steve Blake, Anna Grant (Absent)
School Council
School Council Members
Theresa Burge, teacher representative Dr. Debra Collins, principal
Zakery Daniel, business partner Amy Hall, teacher representative
MaryAnne Mitchem, business partner Krista Nelson, parent representative
Christi Palmer, chairperson & Erin Studstill, parent representative
parent representative
School Council Meetings
February 27, 2014 8:00 AM
March 27, 2014 5:30 PM
May 8, 2014 8:00 AM
Parent Vision Team Members
Twanna Anderson
Terrence Lewis
Christy Palmer
Karrie Brooks
Cagney Lopez
Mirna Ponce
Cecelius Gant
Tiffany Maher
Kim Skelton
Gabriela Mendizabal
Reminder
Next Parent Vision Team Meeting Thursday, March 20, 2014
5:30 PM Room 206
Page 14 March 2014 Hampton Elementary School Newsletter
Stay Current!
Please let the school office know if phone numbers change as it is
imperative to have current phone numbers to contact parents/guardians in
cases of emergencies or concerns. One of the ways that we communicate
with families is through the phone message system, and the message system
can only be successful if we have accurate phone numbers in our system.
So, if you change your phone number, please contact the school office and
update your information.
School Hours
School Hours for students – 7:45 AM to 2:25 PM. Students who arrived to school
after 7:45 AM should be escorted to the office by a parent/guardian and signed in.
Attendance to school is of the utmost importance! Please have your student at school on
time each and every day!
Morning supervision begins at 7:15 AM. Students are not to be dropped off before
7:15 AM. No staff members are on duty before 7:15 AM. The front doors will be
locked until 7:15 AM.
School Program. Dismissal begins at 2:25 PM. Car riders should be picked up in the
front of the school. Students who remain at the school after 2:45 PM should be enrolled
in the Afterschool Program.
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Page 15 March 2014 Hampton Elementary School Newsletter
Georgia Walk to School Day @ Hampton
Elementary
Wednesday, March 5th over 50 families walked to Hampton Elementary School for
Georgia Walk to School Day. They were supporting “Safe Routes to School”. By
walking not only were they helping the environment, but keeping their bodies healthy.
Even thought it was a cold morning, they still walked. When they arrived at the school
they entered the “HES Café” where they could enjoy pastries and hot chocolate or
coffee while they rested at a café table covered with white linen table cloths. It is a true
blessing to be a part of a community school where families can walk with their children
to school.
Family Fun Night
Over 100 people attended Family Fun Night Thursday, February 27th at Hampton
Elementary School.
Some of the activities they enjoyed were:
A dinner of hot chili, baked potatoes,
salad, tea and lemonade
Making a homework box to take home to
keep them organized for their homework
Making and playing literacy games
Making and playing math games
Playing games in the gym
Visiting the Family Resource Center for
dessert as they left all the fun to go home.
Continued...
Page 16 March 2014 Hampton Elementary School Newsletter
Family Fun Night, continued...
This event would not have been possible without the Hampton Elementary’s faculty
and staff who gave of their time to make this possible. A BIG thank you goes out to:
David Barber, Delinda Bell, Lamona Bryant, Theresa Burge, Judy Castle, Debbie
Collins, Sharon Ehle, Graham Fletcher, Jerrie Hill, Maria Lamb, Barbara Myrick,
Jeretha Thomas, Merry Watkins, and Joyce Bradley.
There are games from Family Fun Night available in the Family Resource Center.
You may contact Mrs. Bradley at 770-946-4345 or [email protected] for
information on how to receive them free of charge.
You may also use your smart phone and the QR code below to access all games on
HES Web Page
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March 2014 Hampton Elementary School Newsletter Page 17
March Calendar
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Saturday
School
(grades 3-5)
8:30-11:30
2
3 SIEP 2:25-4:30
4 Odyssey of the Mind
Team
2:25 – 4:00
5 Georgia Walk to School
Day
Georgia Writing Assess-
ment
Odyssey of the Mind
Team
2:25—4:00
SIEP 2:25 – 4:30
6 PTO Talent Show Practice
2:25 – 4:00
7 PTO Donut Sale
School Dance
2:25 – 4:30
8 Saturday
School
(grades 3-5)
8:30-11:30
9 Daylight
Savings
Time
10 Regular School Day
SIEP 2:25 – 4:30
11 Fifth Grade 4H
Odyssey of the Mind
Team
2:25 – 4:00
12 Fifth Grade Cap and
Gown Pictures
Student Council Meeting
during lunch
Odyssey of the Mind
Team
2:25 – 4:00
SIEP 2:25 – 4:30
13 PTO Talent Show Practice
2:25 – 4:00
14 PTO Donut Sale
PTO Talent Show 1:00 &
7:00
Grade Period Ends
15 Saturday
School
(grades 3-5)
8:30 – 11:30
Odyssey of the
Mind
Competition in
Lilburn
16
17 St. Patrick’s Day
Chess Club
2:25 – 3:30
Athletic Club
2:25 – 4:00
SIEP 2:25 – 4:30
18
19 SIEP 2:25 – 4:30
STEAM Stations
20 First Day of Spring
Spelling Bee (grades 2 &
3) 8:30
Rockin’ Girls Book Club
2:25
Parent Vision Team
Meeting 5:30
21 PTO Donut Sale
Spelling Bee (grade 1)
8:30
STEAM Stations
22 Saturday
School
(grades 3-5)
8:30 – 11:30
23
24 Book Fair
Fox in Socks Day – wear
your favorite socks
SIEP 2:25 – 4:30
25 Book Fair
Who Day – wear your hair
in a wacky fashion
Report Cards Go Home
School Science Fair
(grades 4 & 5)
STEAM Station Night
Program 5:30 – 7:30
26 Book Fair
Sleep Book Day – wear
your favorite PJs
STEAM Stations
SIEP 2:25 – 4:30
27 Book Fair
Guest Reader Day
Cat in the Hat Day – wear
your favorite hat
School Council 5:30 PM
28 Book Fair
PTO Chick-fil-a Biscuit
Sale
Student of the Month 8:00
AM
Book Character Dress Up
Day
Character Parade 8:30
STEAM Stations
29 Saturday
School
(grades 3-5)
8:30 – 11:30
30
31 SIEP 2:25 – 4:30
Notes:
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Yearbooks on Sale
Hey Hornets!
The 2013/2014 Yearbooks are on sale for only $13.00. Don’t Miss Out on this one of a
kind memory book! Sale ends April 1, 2014.
Buy a yearbook ad! Purchase a yearbook ad to honor a special Hornet! Tell your child
how proud you are with a Yearbook Recognition Ad. Share favorite childhood photos,
stories and more with a personal message that will be printed in the yearbook and
treasured forever.
Ads for sale!
$30 Full Page for students $50 Full Page for businesses $20 Half Page
$15 Quarter Page $10 Eighth page $5 Single line “shout out” (text only/no photos)
Look What Students Are Achieving at Hampton
Elementary School!
HES Students Take 1st Place in Henry County Schools
STOCK MARKET GAME
Hampton Elementary School 4th & 5th grade TAG classes participated in The Stock
Market Game sponsored by the Georgia Council for Economics Education. This was
the first time HES has participated! HES was well represented with FOUR teams in the
top 10, including FIRST place! Congratulations to all those who participated.
Continued...
1st Place Team: Jason Tanner, Jimena Montero, Endya
Redding (not pictured)
7th Place Team:(Not Pictured) Tierra Bailey,
Brianna Carter, Bethany Green, America Padilla
9th Place Team: Nicholas Brown, Jacob Downing,
Sophia Haner
13th Place Team: Miranda Williams, Avery
Crockett, Justyce Smith
Page 19 March 2014 Hampton Elementary School Newsletter
Look What Students Are Achieving, continued...
26th Place Team: Austin Jones, Josh Magness
(not pictured)
27th Place Team: Jaden Augustine, Kimyah
Skelton, Balarie Padilla, Alyssa Willey
83rd Place Team: Kimberly Vences, Taneisha Simon, Jessie
Sineath (not pictured)
89th Place Team: Brandon Bogle, Eri Renteria,
Chris Hudson
Reader of the Year Winners
Congratulations to these students who won Reader of
the Year for Hampton Elementary School! They
were honored at the Henry Heritage Reader of the
Year ceremony on February 25, 2014.
Extra special congratulations to Alejandro Mendez who
won the Lindy Lopez-Butner Award (awarded to
students for who English is their second language) at
the state level!! WOW! Below please read Alejandro’s
entry essay.
Continued...
Page 20 March 2014 Hampton Elementary School Newsletter
Look What Students Are Achieving, continued...
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Page 21 March 2014 Hampton Elementary School Newsletter
Look What Students Are Achieving, continued...
Alejandro Mendez
What Reading Means to Me!
Reading, to me, means grabbing a book and opening it up. A book is like a chest, if you
open it up, you will find all sorts of treasures, like in a chest. It has all sorts of
information and stories. It can tell stories and put pictures in your mind. Your brain is
like a cup and stories are like juice and water. When you read a book, the stories are
poured into your brain and it is feeding your brain new information that might help you
throughout your entire life. Reading is like a meal for your brain. Your brain needs the
information. The more information you read, the bigger the meal is and the bigger your
brain gets. Your brain is trying to pack all the information inside!
Reading is special because if you are having a hard time or if something is happening,
you can always find a book and read it and it might make you happy. You can read to
learn or you can read for enjoyment. When my dog Lucas died, we were very sad. Then
I read a book that I loved to read and that really helped me. It got my mind off the death
of Lucas and made me happy. Books can heal. When a tornado was happening one
time, we went to a friend’s house and I was really scared. I took a book and read while
the tornado was happening. The book made me feel safe and confident that we were
going to survive.
I like to read books that are informational. For example, I am currently into books about
vegetables and the mysterious jellyfish. I like to plant stuff in my little family garden
and reading about veggies gives me more knowledge of what to do and to perfect my
garden. Jellyfish are just so mysterious. They have no brain, no heart, no blood, no
nervous system. They are just very odd.
When I read fiction books, I read books that are funny and that are appealing to me. I
do like the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. They are so funny because they tell about
things that might happen and they are so funny. I have read the entire series and this
weekend I am getting the newest book in the series.
I Reading Week 3/24-28/2014
Monday: “Fox in Socks” Sock Day
Tuesday: “Who Day” Wear crazy clothes and “Who Hair”
Book Swap in the cafeteria from 7:15-7:55
Family Fiesta STEAM Showcase Night
Wednesday: “The Sleep Book” PJ Day
Book Swap in the cafeteria from 7:15-7:55
Thursday: “Cat in the Hat Day” Hat Day
Guest Reader Day!!
Friday: Character Day Parade…dress as a BOOK character
Continued...
Page 22 March 2014 Hampton Elementary School Newsletter
I Reading Week 3/24-28/2014, continued...
A Reading Festival
BOOK FAIR!
Door decorating contest! The best/most
creative book themed door in each grade
level will win a prize from the book fair!
Caught Ya’ Reading! Photographers will be out and about looking to catch folks
reading! A fun bulletin board outside the media center will display these
photographs!
Book Drive! Donate gently used books!
ARTS ALIVE
April 4, 2014