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As part of Hill City Elementary's "Leader in Me" initiative, Mr. Nate, our tech specialist, is launching a Junior Tech Team. These student leaders will be trained to tackle tech issues around the school. Third-grader Hudson Mosley was the first to step up and join the team! Here's a behind-the-scenes look at his very first training session!
Thinking like scientists! Mrs. Kaley's kindergarteners dove into the scientific method in the media center, predicting and testing whether various objects would sink or float! Inspired by "The Dot" by Peter H. Reynolds, they explored 2D circles and 3D spheres, embracing Vashti’s mindset to "just try." It’s all about experimenting, learning, and growing—one dot at a time!
Our first School Advisory Meeting is this Wednesday, 9/25, at 12:00 p.m. Please join us if your schedule permits.
Playing games in math class? You bet! Mrs. Phelps' second grade students worked in small groups to tackle 3-digit number bonds, building their problem-solving skills while having fun! They also teamed up with partners to play the game 'Dominating Doubles,' practicing their fluency with doubles and near doubles math facts.
The Hawk goes to... Amanda Abbott! The Kindergarten Paraprofessionals "passed the Hawk" to her because, " She goes above and beyond for our Kindergarten team and each student she comes in contact with. She has helped our team maneuver all the new changes this year and encourages us to believe we can do hard things. She carries herself with grace every day and we are blessed to have her as our leader. " Congratulations, Mrs. Abbott!
Mrs. Davis' 2nd grade class has been working hard on developing the 7 Habits as part of HCES' new "Leader in Me" program! Students teamed up with partners to create double bubble thinking maps, highlighting their similarities and differences. It's great to see them learning about leadership and collaboration!
Mrs. Collins' students are having fun with some hands-on learning! They're building letters with Play-Doh, creating 3D shapes using Magna-Tiles, and solving math problems with manipulatives. It's amazing to see their creativity and problem-solving skills in action!
A big shout out to our Pickens High School Cheerleaders for helping greet car riders on this blustery morning! Thank you and good luck at tonight's game! Go Dragons!
Our first-grade students are hard at work learning how to spell better! Today, Mrs. Smith's class practiced sorting words based on similar spelling patterns. What a fun way to partner-up and share some spelling success!
Mrs. Smith's second graders had a fantastic time partner reading about different habitats from around the world! They explored grasslands, rainforests, and coral reefs, learning about the incredible animals and plants that call these places home.
Congratulations to this week's Perseverance Award recipients! Your grit, determination, and commitment have truly paid off! You pushed through the tough moments! Keep it up!
Get ready to say, "Cheese!" Picture Day is tomorrow, Thursday, 9/12!
Congratulations, Dauson! Deputy Roach has recognized him as the Campus Law Enforecement Student of the Month for August. We know he will continue being "Determined to Make a Difference!"
Big ideas take some brainstorming! As part of the "Leader in Me" training, our 4th-graders gathered to work on a Mission Statement for the grade level. Here they are discussing how they want the Mission Statement to "See," "Hear," and "Feel, " which will help them dig deeper into answering, "Why do we come to school?"
Important Reminder Regarding the Free & Reduced Meal Program:
The carryover in benefits from last year’s Free & Reduced Meal Program will end September 13, 2024. After this date the student will return to full pay status unless a new application is submitted to re-establish the student's eligibility before the end of the carryover period.
For households that meet the income requirements we encourage you to submit a new free and reduced application now.
Here is the link below for our online or paper application:
http://frapps.horizonsolana.com/PICC01
Congratulations to this week's Perseverance Award winners! You've all done amazing work, and we're so proud of you! Keep up the great effort and continue to shine!
A game of war… place value style! It's always a great day when your students are so excited about learning that they beg to play a math game over and over again because it's so much fun! Way to go, students in Mrs. Suttons' third grade math class!
Today, Mrs. Anderson's PreK class had their first visit to the media center! They enjoyed a read-aloud of "Should I Share My Ice Cream?" by Mo Willems, followed by a sweet ice cream-sharing game. Each student practiced asking, "Would you like to share my ice cream?" as they took turns, giving them a great chance to work on their politeness and saying "please" and "thank you." Such a fun way to learn important social skills!
It felt a little like fall as the students raised the flag today! A big thank you to Mrs. Smith for guiding our Kindness Crew students in learning to care for the United States Flag and the Georgia State Flag. Proud to see our young patriots in training!
