Hickory Tree Elementary Hawk Talk Volume 31, November 1, 2017 Happy November to you!! Soon the holiday season will be upon us, which means a lot of hustle and bustle in our lives. November allows us to take time to give thanks. I d like to THANK YOU for all of your support. I greatly appreciate your active participation in our Fall Festival last month. It was HAWK-TASTIC!! It brings joy to my heart to walk around and see students, staff, and parents having a good time at our community school! I also need to thank you for participating in our Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night and our HTE traditional annual Character Book Parade. We wouldn t be as HAWK-RIFFIC as we are without you THANK YOU! There is no better place to be in Osceola County than Hickory Tree Elementary!! November is a shorter month for us in school with the few days off for Thanksgiving! While the break is a good time for both the students and staff to rest and rejuvenate, which is needed as all work very hard, we do ask that you continue to have your child read. A great way to do it is to have them participate in our Fall Into a Good Book reading challenge. Reading is fundamental to success in school and in life! We hope that you ll join us for our November activities: *Veteran s Day Ceremony: Thursday, November 9th at 9:15 as we honor those you have served our country. *Nachos & Numbers: Tuesday, November 14th from 5:00-6:30 to have fun with math! *Gator s Spirit Night: Thursday, November 30th 4:00-10:00. Other important dates for you to know are: *Dress Down Days: Thursday, November 2nd, Thursday, November 16th, and Thursday, November 30th *College Day: Friday, November 3rd *Veteran s Day: Friday, November 10th *Progress Reports Go Home: Friday, November 17th *Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday, November 22nd Friday, November 25th The students of HTE are close to reading over 3,000 MyOn books. Once that happens we ll spin the Wheel of Doom. November is a time to give thanks! I am VERY GRATEFUL of the students, staff, and parents of Hickory Tree Elementary! Words cannot express my fondness for the school and the community we serve. It is an honor to serve as the Principal of HTE! As I sit with my family on Thanksgiving (which is my favorite holiday), know that you will be in my heart as well!! Enjoy! HAWKS...flying to high levels! Karen Vislocky, Ed.D Principal
2017-2018 HTE Yearbooks are on sale!! Preorder your yearbook for $17.00 (add $6.oo to add your name to the front) Yearbooks sold out last year so order yours today. You can pay by cash, check or log on to Ybpay.lifetouch.com School # 12878918 To pay with a credit or debit card. If you have any questions please email Mrs. Collins at collinke@osceola.k12.fl.us Nachos & Numbers Parents and students will learn about hawk-some Math games and activities for all grade levels! Tuesday, November 14, 2017 5:00-6:30pm In the HTES Cafeteria It s nacho average Math night! Hope to see you there!
Hickory Tree Elementary Mark Your Calendar! November 2nd Dress Down Day $1 3rd College Day 7th Election Day 10th Veteran s Day No school 14th Nachos & Numbers 16th Dress Down Day $1 17th Progress Reports 21st SAC/PAC 4:00 Media Ctr 22-24th Thanksgiving no school 30 Spirit night @ Gator s Dockside 4-10 pm December 1 College Day 14 Dress Down Day $1 19 SAC/PAC 4:00 Media Ct 22 End of 2nd 9 weeks 25-Jan 5 Winter Break/ No school January 8 Students return to school Spirit Night at Gator s Dockside Thursday, November 30th 4 pm 10 pm Raise money for Hickory Tree Elementary School by inviting your friends, family & co-workers to Gator s Dockside to enjoy a great dinner If you would like to see Dr. Vislocky, she will be there from 5 pm to 7 pm Parent Portal Ever wonder what your child s grades are or if they turned in their homework or maybe you are interested in their attendance or test scores? Then, you need to sign up for the parent portal. It s easy to use and can be accessed at any time. The Parent Portal allows parents to better monitor their child's progress in school by providing Internet access to grades, attendance, discipline, academic history, graduation verification, and standardized test results in a secure password-protected environment. Just go to this link to get started and for more information. http://osceolaschools.net/parent_resources/ parent_portal/
PAC PAC is the Parent Advisory Committee, which is a group of parents, teachers, administrators, and business partners that meet once a month to discuss issues concerning Hickory Tree Elementary. PAC also participates and organizes fundraisers, social events, and helps to support the students and teachers at school. Please come join PAC and help support your school. PAC meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month after school. LUNCH WITH YOUR STUDENT We love when you eat lunch your child, but plan accordingly. Everyone who visits for lunch will eat outside at the picnic tables. When you are eating lunch with your student, you may not invite other classmates to join you. Please check in at the front office then pick up your student in the cafeteria and return them to the cafeteria by the end of their lunch time. We encourage visits to be on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Out of Field Volunteers OASIS School Volunteer Program The Osceola School District's OASIS School Volunteer Program provides the opportunity for parents, businesses, and the community to enrich the education of students. OASIS volunteers extend teachers' and staffs' professional skills and assist in the effort to meet the unique needs of each and every student. As a registered OASIS volunteer, you will join over 17,000 Osceola County residents from all walks of life who willingly share their time and talents in our schools in a variety of ways. Volunteers are a vital part of the educational system in our county and are making a difference for students. To ensure safe schools for our students, the Osceola School District conducts both local and national criminal history background checks at no cost to the applicant. These background checks help identify individuals with criminal offenses which may disqualify them from serving as an OASIS school volunteer. The application process may take up to three weeks to complete. To apply please visit: http://www.osceolaschools.net/departments/ o_a_s_i_s_school_volunteer_program Any questions, please call Cheryl McGhee @ 407-891-3120. MENTORS NEEDED! The Bookmark Buddies Mentoring Program is an exciting opportunity for you to make a difference in the life of a child! Our 3rd graders need your help to practice and improve their reading skills. Mentors are needed to meet 30 minutes each week with 1 student who needs that little extra push to become a successful reader. No experience necessary. If interested, please contact Bev Hutchinson and tell her YOU WANT TO BE A BOOKMARK BUDDY! hutchinb@osceola.k12.fl.us The following teachers are out of field and currently working on certification in the following areas: Ms. Hupe ESOL Ms. Torres ESOL Ms. Greer ESOL Ms. Estep ESOL Ms. Hill ESOL Ms. Steele ESOL Ms. Dein ESOL Ms. Campbell ESOL Ms. Fallis GIFTED
Note from our Guidance Counselor: November s Character Trait is CARING. Through classroom activities, we will be focusing on the following: Be kind Be compassionate Show you care Express gratitude Forgive others Help people in need Be charitable and altruistic If you would like to continue discussing care at home, feel free to use some of the following books! Grades PK-2 Corduroy by Don Freeman Rainbow Fish to the Rescue by Marcus Pfister The Mitten Tree by Candace Christianson Now One Foot, Now The Other by Tomie depaola The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein Grades 3-5 Peach and Blue by Sarah Kilborne More Random Acts of Kindness by Conari Press The Roughfaced Girl by Rafe Martin Pink and Say by Patricia Polacco Friday November 3 rd is College Day. Students are encouraged to wear their favorite college/ university t-shirt. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. I am so grateful for the opportunity that I have to work with your students at HTE! Ms. Stake School Counselor stakejes@osceola.k12.fl.us Compute
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