2014-2015 Community Partners! HCES, HCMS and GSES would not be what we are today without your support! If you have any questions about Community Partners, please contact Melanie Clark.

Note: 2014-2015 partnerships extend through September 30, 2015. If you are interested in a 2015-2016 partnership, please contact Melanie Clark, and submit the Community Partner Form.

President's Letter

Debbie Tetrault,

PTA President

Please consider joining our PTA! Membership for the HCES PTA is due this Friday, September 4 to the HCES Office (or via the classroom teacher).By becoming a member of the HCES PTA, you can become an important part of helping to ensure that we bring the best educational opportunities to our children. Membership allows us to have access to PTA programs such as Reflections, opportunities for awards and grants, and the support of a national organization. Membership is open to anyone - parents, guardians, grandparents, community businesses, neighbors, etc. The HCES PTA Membership Form also includes an area to contribute to classroom parties, teacher appreciation and birthday, as well as an opportunity to order the 2015-2016 HCES School Directory.

Our next PTA event is tonight's Club Hub (5:00 pm), General Membership Meeting (6:00 pm), and Open House (follows meeting) on Tuesday, September 1. This is a great opportunity to meet the teachers, visit with the After School Enrichment Clubs, as well as learn what the PTA has planned for this year. The Scholastic Book Fair will also be open tonight, and we will have some HCES Spirit Items for purchase. We hope that many of you can join us this evening!

Fundraising for our PTA is going well. Please note that the second Support Our Students (SOS) payment is due on Friday, September 18. We are well on our way to meeting our 2015-2016 SOS goal, however, any amount we get beyond budget is more money that we can put back into the classrooms, school, teachers and students. $avetheCity Coupon books or payment was due on Friday, August 28, so please send a check for $20 for your student's coupon book, or return the book to the HCES Office if you haven't already done so. PTA will need to pay for each of the books that are not returned. We will even have a drop-box available at the PTA Meeting tonight! Finally, we are considering different options for the 4th and 5th Graders to offset the higher cost of the Nature's Classroom and Space Camp field trips.

Thank you to everyone who has volunteered at the school thus far, or has signed up to volunteer for an event or a project that's upcoming. Volunteers help make our school the fantastic place it is! We still have volunteer needs for Yearbook (calling all photographers!), and for the upcoming Fall Festival, and we could use a few more Room Parents/Guardians in some of our classrooms. Please email a Board member or complete the Volunteer Form in your PTA Orientation packet to share your interests and skills with us, so that we can connect you to a position that fits your background.

If there are any questions about our PTA, please contact me or any member of our PTA Board.

Sincerely,

Debbie Tetrault

HCES PTA President

Calendar

September

31-1 College & Career Week, PK-5, HCES, daily. Finish Big Fri, 9/4 (3rd-5th only)

1 Club Hub 5:00-6:00 pm, HCES Gymnasium

1 PTA Meeting, 6:00 pm, HCES Cafetorium

1 Open House, 6:30 pm (approximate), HCES Classrooms

1-4 Scholastic Book Fair, HCES Library

2 Author Visit: Ryan Slouth, HCES Library

4 PTA Membership Due/School Directory/Classroom Funds Forms Due

7 Labor Day Holiday (No School)

9 Progress Reports

14 Grandparents Breakfast, PK-2nd, 7:00-8:00 am, HCES Cafetorium

14 Life South Blood Drive, 8:00 am - 4:00pm, HCMS Side Lot

15 Lifetouch Fall Individual Picture Day, 8:15-10:15 am, HCES Cafetorium

(Group photos available for Grandparents/Students)

15 Grandparents Breakfast, 3rd-5th, 7:00 -8:00 am, HCES Cafetorium

15 Spirit Night, Tortora's, 4:00 to 9:00 pm

17 Teacher Duty Free Lunch

17 HCS School Board Meeting, 5:30 pm, Merts Center

18 S.O.S. Final Payment (#2) Due

Community Partners Contracts Due

Student Half Day (ES: 11:30 am, MS & HS: 12:00 pm)

October

5-9 FALL BREAK (No School)

12-16 SchoolNet Benchmark Testing

13 PTA Board Meeting, 9:30 am

17 Spoiled Rotten Photography Family Photo Day, HCES

20 Teacher Duty Free Lunch

21 Report Cards - 1st Quarter

22 School Picture Day - Individual Retakes/5th Grade Jobs, HCES Cafe'

23 PTA Reflections Entries Due

STUDENT � DAY (11:30 am)

26-30 Red Ribbon Week

29-30 Book Camp Club Meetings

31 Fall Festival, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, HCES Cafetorium, Gymnasium, Track

2015-2016 Calendar Highlights:

September 7, Labor Day
October 5-9, Fall Break
November 23-27, Thanksgiving Break
December 21-January 4, Holiday Break (faculty returns on 1/4)
March 21-25, Spring Break
Weather Days: February 12&15, March 4, April 22
May 26 (Thursday), Last Day of School for Students (teachers on Friday, 5/27)

HCES PTA 2015-2016 Calendar

HCS 2015-2016 School Calendar

Principal's Letter

Autumn Bray, Principal

Greetings! August is officially behind us and September comes with many exciting events. My family is looking forward to a little college football, cooler weather, and beautiful fall colors to name a few. By this time of the school year your children have developed new friendships and are settled into a nice routine. I am always impressed by how quickly students adjust to a new grade level, technology, and for our upper elementary students - departmentalization. Kuddos to our faculty, staff, and students for a fantastic first month of school!

We kick off the month of September with our annual PTA Open House. We invite you to join us for Club Hub at 5:00 in the gymnasium and our formal meeting at 6:00 in the cafeteria. Once the meeting is complete, we welcome you to visit classrooms and gain perspective into your child's daily school experience. Our teachers and students have been working together to prepare the classroom for your visit.

Just around the corner, Hampton Cove Elementary PTA will host a Grandparent's Breakfast to honor grandparents and the special role they play in our students' lives. On Monday, September 14^th and Tuesday, September 15^th beginning at 7:00 we invite all grandparents to share breakfast with his/her grandchild. Pictures will be available through Lifetouch to capture this special moment. Please complete the Grandparent's Breakfast form and return to the office to reserve your spot.

Please check out the "Important Dates" below to stay abreast of important events at HCES.

Important Dates:

September 1 - Club Hub (5:00) and PTA Meeting (6:00)

September 1 - Scholastic Book Fair (HCES Library)

September 7 - Labor Day (No School)

September 9 - Progress Reports Go Home

September 14/15 - PTA Sponsored Grandparents' Breakfast

September 15 - Spirit Night - Tortora's (4:00-9:00)

September 18 - � Day for Students (Dismiss at 11:30)

September 28-October 2 - Schoolnet Benchmark Assessment

I hope you are able to get outside and enjoy our beautiful weather. As always, if I can assist you in any way please do not hesitate to call (256.428.7180) or e-mail (autumn.bray@hsv-k12.org) me. Have a Super September!

Autumn Bray - Principal

Club Hub

Tuesday, September 1

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

In conjunction with the PTA meeting/Open House, the HCES PTA will be hosting Club Hub from 5:00 -6;00 pm on Tuesday, September 1. Club Hub is held in the HCES Gym and showcases various After School Enrichment programs open to your children at HCES.

Participating programs include Cove Art League - Chess Team - German Club - Mandarin Club - Valley Conservatory - Photography Club - Robotics and Jr Robotics Teams - Science Club and Recess Run. Club Hub is a GREAT opportunity to meet instructors, ask questions, and register for clubs. See you there!

Scholastic Book Fair

Continuing through Friday, September 4

Online Book Fair Shopping

Through Saturday, September 5

Follow the link below and fill up your cart. The HCES Library will receive credit. You will also find the Classroom sign up and the Volunteer sign up on this page

http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=hamptoncoveelementaryschool3

Calling All Diary of a Wimpy Kids Books

The Book Fair will pre-sale the latest Diary of a Wimpy Kid book

The paperback book cost $8.99. Scholastic will ship the books directly to the school once the new title is released.HCES will receive credit for any of the pre sold books. Reserve your copy today!.

Ryan Slouth, Author Visit

On Wednesday, September 2, Author Ryan Slouth will visit our school . Order a signed copy of his books by completing the attached order form. Visit his web site to learn more about Coach Slouth: www.coachslouth.com

Spirit Night

Save The Date & Support Our School!

Come dine at

Tortora's Casual Italian Dining!

Tuesday, September 15

4 p.m. - 9 p.m.

20% of the net sales will go back to your school! This is good for dine in or take out.

The teacher's class with the most participation will be eligible for a pizza party!

Tortora's is located at

182 Old Highway 431-B i

n Hampton Cove (directly behind Publix).

Call 256-536-6100 to order takeout

or visit www.tortoras.com to view the menu.

Treasurer's Report

The HCES PTA 2014-2015 fiscal year ended June 30, 2015. The actual income and expenses may be viewed on the attached "HCES PTA_P&L2015_Final" report below. The HCES PTA ended the year with Net Income of approximately $24K. This income partially offsets an $18K loss in the 2013-2014 school year.

The 2015-2016 HCES PTA Budget was approved by the HCES PTA Board, and may be viewed on the attached "HCES PTA BUDGET 2015-2016 - FINAL". The Budget will be presented and approved at the General PTA Membership Meeting this evening, Tuesday, September 1 in the HCES Cafetorium. We project Income of approximately $6K. which is comprised of the following:

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Fundraising: $73,000

Other: $10,500

Expenses

Teaching Support: $47,300

PTA Committees: $12,250

Special Events: $10,000

Administrative: $8,000

Please contact HCES PTA Treasurer Dana Delduco with any questions about the 2014-2015 Actuals or 2015-2016 Budget. A copy of the 2015-2016 HCES PTA Budget will be kept in the HCES Front Office, as well as on the PTA page of the HCES website.

PTA Membership

HCES PTA Membership Form & Payment

Due Friday, September 4

Forms may be returned to the HCES Front Office, or to your student's classroom. Please contact Membership VP Karen Whitaker with any questions. This Form includes:

PTA Dues (HCES, State, National)

Classroom Funds

(teacher's birthday, teacher appreciation, December & February class parties)**

HCES PTA 2015-2016 School Directory (information & order)

**Note that classroom celebrations and teacher's birthdays/appreciation are funded solely through the funds collected off of the PTA Membership contribution forms.

Forms will be available at the HCES PTA General Membership Meeting this evening, Tuesday, September 1.

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Math Superstars

The First MATH SUPERSTARS

Worksheets Will Go Out

to 1^st- 5^th Graders on

Wednesday, September 9

All students who participate in MATH SUPERSTARS will be eligible for drawings for fun prizes throughout the school year, and a participation party in December and April. To encourage even more participation, we are hosting a competition between the classes in each grade! The class with the greatest percentage of participation for each semester will receive a special reward.

Please see the Math Superstars Information Sheet for detailed information on this year's program.

Volunteers Needed:

*We still need graders and sorters for MATH SUPERSTARS. If you are interested in helping with MATH SUPERSTARS, please contact Jen Wade at jenbaileywade@gmail.com.

LIFESouth Blood Drive

Do Something AMAZING

Please Give Blood!

Hampton Cove Elementary & Middle School

Middle School Side Lot

Monday, September 14

8:00 am - 4:00 PM

Please eat well and Drink Plenty of Fluids Before Donating!

Goal for September 14

is 30 Blood Units

Last Spring, HCMS Achieved 47 Blood Units,

Honoring 4th Grader Sydney MacMurray & Her Family

The class that Recruits the Most Family & Friends to Donate will win a Pizza Party!

You can save 3 lives in one donation!

Donors must be 17 or older(18 with written parental consent) weigh 111 lbs. or more, show photo I.D. For more information, call toll-free 888-795-2707 or visit www.lifesouth.org.

All donors receive a recognition item and cholesterol screening.

Grandparents' Breakfast

Annual PTA Grandparents' Breakfast

Monday, September 14, 2015 - PK-2nd Grades

Tuesday, September 15, 2015 - 3rd-5th Grades

7:00 am - 8:00 am

HCES Cafeteria

Grandparents (parents, guardians, aunts, uncles, special friends, siblings) are invited to join their grandchildren for breakfast and have photos taken by Lifetouch. Please plan to arrive before 7:30 am.

Reservation Deadline: Friday, September 4

Menu

Biscuits & Sausage

Scrambled Eggs

Cinnamon Rolls

Fresh Fruit

Coffee, Juice & Milk

Reservation forms were in the HCES PTA Orientation Packets. For more information, please contact HCES Board VP Membership: Karen Whitaker or Grandparents' Breakfast Committee Chairperson Jennifer Watts.

School Picture Day

Individual student Fall Pictures will be taken on Tuesday, September 15 by Lifetouch. Order forms will go home on the Wednesday before picture day. Please make every effort to have your child present because these pictures will go in the 2015-2016 HCES Yearbook!

Also, we have an exciting addition to School Picture Day this year!

As September 15 is also Grandparents' Breakfast for Grade 3-5, Lifetouch will be available to take

group photos of children and grandparents (or special friends, parents, guardians)

If you are able to assist on that day, we need volunteers in the 8:00-10:15 am timeframe (or any availability in between those hours). Please contact Cinda Johnson or Debra Riser for additional information.

Brown Bag Lunch Event - HCS' Edith Pickens

BROWN BAG LUNCH EVENT

Mrs. Edith Pickens- HCS Director of Strategy and Innovation

Tuesday, September 15, 11:00 am, HCMS AV room

Come join us in welcoming Mrs. Edith Pickens, HCS Director of Strategy and Innovation. She will be coming to Hampton Cove Middle School to talk to our parents about some of Huntsville City School's latest updates. She will be touching on the HCS strategic plan, the Consent Order, student assignment/school zones, the district website, course offerings, extracurricular activities, facilities and other important topics pertaining to our city's schools.

Support Our Students (S.O.S.)

HCES PTA Fundraiser

Recommended donations are as follows:

$100 for the first child in your family
$50 for each child thereafter

Donations Recommended by

Friday, September 18

100% of the S.O.S. funds stay with the HCES PTA, and are invested back in our school, students, faculty and volunteers. This is the largest income component of our HCES PTA Budget. If you cannot donate the recommended amount, please know that any amount is appreciated.

Donation acknowledgement letters will be sent to families in January 2016. Note that this is a tax-deductible donation.

You may visit our website, or contact S.O.S. Chairperson Jo Ann Grosnick or HCES PTA Board Fundraising & Sales VP Callie Beevers for more information.

2015-2016 Community Partners

Calling All 2015-2016 Community Partners!

Partner with GSES/HCES/HCMS

If you or anyone you know would like to partner with the schools in our community to provide a better educational experience for our students, it is not too late! The deadline to become a GSES/HCES/HCMS Community Partner for the 2015-2016 school year is Friday, September 18.

For those who have already committed, we thank you so much for your support and generosity!

Please contact 5 V.P. Community Partners Melanie Clark for more information.

Reflections

National PTA Reflections Program

The Reflections program is a national PTA cultural arts competition that gives students a chance to express their thoughts through creative arts based on the current year's theme.

2015 - 2016 Reflections Theme: Let Your Imagination Fly

Entries will be due on Friday, October 23, 2015, start thinking about and planning your entry today! We can't wait to see what our students come up with this year!

HCES is looking for Committee volunteers for the 2015 - 2016 school year. This is a wonderful program that supports the creative side of our children. Please consider signing up to support our kids and our school. the position requires advertising the program, providing HCES PTA newsletter updates,organizing judging, submitting entries to the city, and organizing a celebration of winners during the second semester.

For more information about Reflections and to see past winners -.http://www.alabamapta.org/#!reflections/c1918

For more information or questions, please contact our new 1st V.P. Academic Support, Jen Wade at jenbaileywade@gmail.com.

Fall Festival

HCES PTA Annual Fall Festival

Saturday, October 31

10:00 - 2:00 pm

HCES Cafetorium, Gymnasium, & Track

There will be lots of food, games, prizes, vendors, an art project and a silent auction. We need volunteers to help staff the games, set-up, bring cakes for the cakewalk, and 2-liter drinks for the ring toss. We will also being asking for donations of your gently "loved" books and stuffed animals.

Vendor booths may be reserved for $40 (without a donation to the silent auctions) or $25 (with a donation to the silent auction) with a Vendor Registration Form. Vendor tables will be reserved while space permits.

Last year's festival showcased crafts, jewelry, cosmetics, wearables, medical offices, and home decor.

Please contact Toni Wessells at twessells@yahoo.com with any questions about vendor booths or vendor registration.

No-Cost Fundraising

HCES PTA No-Cost Fundraising Opportunities

Click on the Photos Below to Learn More!

Target REDcard	Box Tops	Bottle Caps
Apply for this card and 1% goes back to the school.	Keep clipping those box tops and save over the summer!	Collection finished 3/31 for the 2014-2015 school year. Please continue to save for next year's program!
Publix Cards	Amazon Smile	My Coke Rewards for Schools
Don't forget to have them scan your HCES card. If you don't have a card, you can get one in the school office.	Check here before doing any of your online shopping.	Click to add your Coke product points to the HCES account.

Contact Callie Beevers for more information regarding all of the above no-cost fundraising opportunities.

Bottle Caps

Operation Green Team Bottle Cap Program

Collecting Twist On Bottle Caps

It is time to start collecting all the twist on caps. Last year our school earned $850 for simply collecting caps. This year we want HCES to have an impact on saving the environment, as well as trying to exceed last year's collection totals.

Did you know that twist on caps will not be recycled if they get put into your home recycle bin? Through Huntsville City's Operation Green Team, plastic twist on caps will be sent to a recycling plant and reused to make plastic paint containers. Please ask your family and friends to collect caps* also. A bin is available at the top of the stairs near the 5th grade hallway and in the HCES Front Lobby.

Please clean them, count them, and put the total number of caps along with the student's full name on the outside of the bag or inside on a slip of paper. Please ensure they are counted, so the student can be recognized for it. You can even start collecting caps on the ball fields, in the lunchroom, or even at your place of business! We have also had much success with a few partnerships with pharmacies.

For more information or questions, please contact our 3rd V.P. Fundraising & Sales, Callie Beevers at callie_beevers@yahoo.com.

HCES 2015-2016 Yearbook

Yearbook

Get ready to order this year's Hampton Cove Elementary Yearbook! Information fliers and online information will be available soon so check Wednesday folder

s and our website for updates. http://www.hamptoncoveelementary.org/

Yearbook Ads

It's time to honor your special student, group, or school team! Please click on the link below to download the Student Ad Form for the HCES yearbook. Yearbook information will be coming soon so check your Wednesday folders!

If you have any questions, please contact Cinda Johnson or Debra Riser.

Student Ad Form

Community Partner Spotlight: Hampton Cove Preschool

Hampton Cove Preschool is a locally owned and operated, state licensed preschool that utilizes degreed teachers and an accredited curriculum to serve students six weeks of age through Pre-Kindergarten. The mission of Hampton Cove Preschool is to provide each child with the highest quality early childhood educational experiences in a safe, nurturing, and technology rich environment.

Please visit our website and Facebook page for more information:

www.hamptoncovepreschool.com
www.facebook.com/hamptoncovepreschool

Hampton Cove Preschool
...The Foundation for a Lifetime of Learning.

Community Partner Spotlight: Pope Family Dentistry

At Pope Family Dentistry, our philosophy/ mission statement is: We strive to provide the best dental care possible for our patients, always putting quality first, and finding a good balance between preventive and conservative dentistry. Simply put; quality over quantity, and treat our patients as we would want to be treated. AND, we try very hard to stay on schedule. We have enjoyed serving in this community for over 8 years now, and really appreciate so many great individuals and families putting their faith in us to provide their dental care.

www.popefamilydentistry.com

Newsletter Archives

Miss an Edition of our HCES PTA Newsletter?

Catch up on all the news

in our current issue

and previous issues here!

If you have any questions about the HCES PTA Newsletter, please contact HCES PTA Board Secretary Laura Hale or Newsletter Chairperson Alison Hynes.

Constant Contact Updates

If you would like to add an email address to the HCES Newsletter and Announcements database, please email HCES PTA Secretary and Newsletter Chairperson Alison Hynes and include the student's name and grade. We will be happy to make the changes as quickly as possible.