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Debbie Tetrault,
PTA President
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Last Saturday, we had our annual Fall Festival at HCES. It was great to see everyone there - especially as families, but also as volunteers, vendors and community partners. It takes a lot of people to make this a successful event, and I'd like to extend a special THANK YOU to Fall Festival Chairperson Megan Dake, VP of Fundraising and Sales and Silent Auction Chairperson Callie Beevers, and the entire Fall Festival team for all of their efforts. Also, I'd like to thank HCMS for getting the word out to our middle school students, so they had the opportunity to earn volunteer hours by working at the event.
Next week on Tuesday, November 10 at 6:00 pm, we will have one of our four monthly evening PTA meetings of the school year - our Veteran's Day Program. We'll provide a short PTA update, so the majority of the program can focus on our veterans, students' performances, and celebration of the deployed. There will also be a keynote speaker. All students and families are encouraged to attend this event!
HCES and HCMS will pursue the National PTA School of Excellence award during the remainder of this school year. The first step in that process is to survey Principal Autumn Bray, as well as our PTA family. Please be on the lookout soon for that email and link to the survey. After that, National PTA will provide the HCES PTA with a roadmap towards achieving certification. It's our belief that we are doing many of the things that make an excellent PTA, with some adjustments to our events and processes. As part of this, our PTA needs to select one of three PTA Family- Partnership areas (family engagement, health and safety, arts in education) to focus on this year, and we will determine that after our surveys are completed.
We had great participation from our students for the National PTA Reflections program this year! We received 65 HCES student entries across the six Reflections arts categories. HCES judging will occur soon. From there, top entries will proceed on to the Huntsville city judging.
As you consider your holiday purchases and if you are making a purchase through Amazon - please choose Hampton Cove Elementary School through Amazon Smile, and .5% of all purchases with the HCES connection will be deposited in the HCES PTA bank account each quarter. HCMS and GSES are also participating in this program.
Sincerely,
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NOVEMBER
5 School Picture Day - Classrooms & Groups (Clubs, etc.)
10 PTA Board Meeting, 9:30 am
PTA General Meeting & Veteran's Day Program, 6:00 pm
Space Camp 1st Payment Due (5th Grade)
17 Spirit Night, Chicken Salad Chick, 10:00 am-6:00 pm
18 Progress Reports - 2nd Quarter
20 Holiday Lunch, Grades PK-2nd
23-27 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
DECEMBER
2 Faculty Holiday Lunch/Duty-Free
8 PTA Board Meeting, 6:00 pm
8 Space Camp Final Payment Due (5th Grade)
7-9 Holiday Book Fair
7-11 SchoolNet Benchmark Testing
11 Math Superstars Celebration, 1:30-2:00 pm
15-18 Mistletoe Market (in-school store for student shopping)
17 Holiday Lunch, 3rd -5th Grade
Book Club Celebration, 1:30 - 2:00 pm
18 Holiday Parties, 12:30-1:30 PK-2nd , 1:00-2:00 pm 3rd -5th
21-1/4 WINTER BREAK
2015-2016 Calendar Highlights
- 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)
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Principal's Letter
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Greetings Hampton Cove Families,
October was a month full of activity! Teachers and students alike kicked off the second nine weeks with a high-energy math pep rally. Each grade level performed a cheer as we celebrated our love for math. Students also took their quarterly benchmark assessments in reading and math and did an outstanding job, some of the top scores in the district. Red Ribbon week was another exciting event. Students had a great time showing their school spirit and standing up against drugs. We thank Ms. Belvitt, our school counselor, for organizing Red Ribbon week. Finally, I hope you were able to join us for Fall Festival on October 31st. Thank you to everyone involved, especially Fall Festival Chair - Meg Dake, for pulling off such a wonderful event.
October also brought three new members to the Hampton Cove Family. Please welcome Ms. Carrie Blount, Instructional Partner, Ms. Joni Christensen, clerical aide, and Ms. Nicole McCormick, In-House Learning Center aide to HCES. Ms. Blount joins our team with a Master's Degree in Elementary Education and nine years of teaching experience, seven in the Huntsville City School district. She brings rich content knowledge, enthusiasm, and a love for learning. Ms. Christensen will support in the office and Ms. McCormick will support in classrooms. We are very excited all individuals are part of our team!
This month, we continue to celebrate as we honor our Veterans and active military at our Annual Veteran's Day Program. Please join us for this special event on Tuesday, November 10th at 6:00 pm. Our entire student body is invited to participate as our music teacher, Ms. Vineke Richardson, leads the students with patriotic songs. There will be no school on Wednesday, November 11.
November also reminds us of the many things we are thankful for as we celebrate family and Thanksgiving. We invite family members and friends to attend a special lunch with our prekindergarten through second grade students on Friday, November 20th. The following week there will be no school (Monday, November 23- Friday, November 27) for students or teachers. All HCES students will return to school on Monday, November 30. I trust you will take time to enjoy family, good food, and a little relaxation.
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I am grateful for many things - my family both at home and work, our amazing parent and community support, and the chance to make a difference each day. Enjoy your time with friends and family! I look forward to our return on November 30.
Sincerely,
Autumn H. Bray - Principal
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Spirit Night
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Spirit Night
at Chicken Salad Chick
Tuesday, November 17
10 am - 6 pm
Our next Spirit Night will actually be an ALL DAY event! Join us at Chicken Salad Chick on Tuesday, November 17th, from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. for lunch or dinner and HCES will receive 10% of all sales. Meet your friends for food and fun, or order lunch for your office and make an even bigger impact for our school!
Chicken Salad Chick is located at 975 Airport Road in Huntsville. To place a lunch order, call 256-213-1067 or check out the menu online at www.chickensaladchick.com.
Come support HCES and say thanks to our new Community Partner: Chicken Salad Chick!
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HCS Magnet Programs
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Huntsville City Schools
Now Accepting Applications
for Magnet Programs
Applications for Huntsville City Schools' Magnet Programs
for the 2016 - 2017 school year are being accepted
now through November 5, 2015.
to apply on-line and find out more information.
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School Picture Day - Classrooms & Groups
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Lifetouch School Portraits
Classrooms & Group Photo Day
Thursday, November 5
Early Bird Special on 8x10" Class Portrait!
$13 on Portrait Day (regular cost is $20)
Order forms came home in last week's Wednesday folders. Please submit form and payment to your child's teacher on Portrait Day -Thursday, November 5.
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Miscellaneous
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Helpers Wanted
We are looking for several "elves" to help decorate for the Holidays after the Thanksgiving break. Contact KarenWhitaker: dbkwhit@comcast.net or 915-309-8947
Math Superstars Congratulations to our first Math Superstars drawing winners: Lucy Chandler Bobby Reynolds Madison Karriker They each won a $5 gift card to Chick Fil A!
A Smile for Troops
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Chisler
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43.88
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Townsend
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16.71
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Watson
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61.06
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Daugherty
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5.77
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Curtis
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1.30
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Hernandez
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23.35
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Smotherman
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15.90
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Stewart
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9.00
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Williams
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5.00
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Parker
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6.68
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Ethridge
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2.45
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Conerly
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1.22
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Langhout
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3.50
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Morgan
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5.00
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Romero
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10.00
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Davis
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5.61
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Holcomb
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5.50
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Calhoun
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5.34
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Randall
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55.85
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Harbin
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10.95
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294.07
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WATSON was the winning classroom! They celebrated with an Ice Cream Party on October 26, the National Day of the Deployed!!
HCES was one of 19 schools in the COUNTY that helped raise over $6000 for A Smile For Troops!
October 25, 2015 there was a celebration at the Veteran's Memorial downtown to celebrate our deployed.
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Recognitions
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 The HCES PTA would like to THANK all the committee members of the Fall Festival for making this important school social event possible.
Thank you to the HCES Fall Festival chair, Megan Dake for heading up the event. Other key volunteers were Julie Kuetemeyer for coordinating the enormous task of Volunteer Coordinator, Callie Beevers for heading up the Silent Auction, Jodie Monroe for handling advertising and Beth Bryant, Kavitha Hichkad, Julie Sawyer, and Johnnie Bradt for taking care of the many awesome games. Many thanks also go to Tammy Benjamin for organizing food vendors, Toni Wessells for setting up all of our terrific vendor booths, Elizabeth Hamrick for providing face painting and finally - Sarah Stark and Mrs. Lowery, HCES's own Art teacher, for organizing our art project!
Many more parents, students and teachers were involved in making this event a special tradition at our school, and we are very thankful for all your time and efforts.
It is with much gratitude and love we support Ms. Tammy Dennis as she begins
a new journey as an employee of Huntsville Hospital. Ms. Dennis served
students at Hampton Cove Elementary School for the past seven years. She
worked as an Instructional Aide as well as a Clerical Aide during her time
at HCES. Ms. Dennis always brought a smile to our staff and to the families
of HCES. She was a servant leader and an amazing employee.
We wish Ms. Dennis the best!
Please welcome to the Hampton Cove Elementary School office, Ms. Jonie
Christensen. Although we will miss Ms. Dennis, we are excited to gain such
a positive and friendly team member in Ms. Christensen. We appreciate your
patience during this transition.
Autumn Bray - HCES Principal
Congratulations Ms. Ana Hernandez!
Ms. Hernandez was recognized as Teacher of the Week by Fox 54 and Athens State University. Here's the link to her interview on Fox 54:
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Library News
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 Commemorative 20th Anniversary of Hampton Cove Elementary
Last chance order school shirts for the 2015-16 school year.
Don't miss out! Order due November 13, 2015
Winter Holiday Book Fair
HCES will host a Winter Holiday Book Fair Monday - Wednesday, December 7, 8, and 9. This three-day event will feature holiday and winter titles. Come by and check off that Christmas list!
Teacher Class Sign up
Volunteer Link
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HCES 2015-2016 Yearbook
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HCES 2015-2016 Yearbook
On Sale NOW for $30
Yearbooks are now on sale for $30. The price will increase to $35 after Thursday, December 31.
Order your copy today at ybpay.lifetouch.com or by calling 1-800-566-0783. Use Yearbook ID Code: 11450516.
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.
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Bottle Caps
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BOTTLE CAPS! Twist & Send!
Please help the Earth and HCES by sending in clean, counted, plastic twist lids from NOW until March 31, 2016! -Any plastic TWIST OFF lid can earn money for HCES- including caps from milk, ketchup, detergent, water, soda, peanut butter, shampoo, juice, toothpaste, etc.  -Please make sure caps are clean and counted with your child's full name and teacher provided. -Large Ziplock bags are great for collecting caps- you can keep one in the car, at the office, in the kitchen, in the bathroom, etc., then simply send the bag to school when it is full. -A party with food and prizes will be held at the end of the collection period for all participants! -Did you know your caps will be made into new plastic paint containers that you will see on the shelves of Lowe's, Home Depot, and Wal-Mart?! Thank you for your time and help!
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HCES Spirit Items
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 Tervis Tumblers,
Magnets & Stickers
Look for these items at the Veteran's Day Program
Tuesday, November 10
We have HCES Tervis Tumblers (with an embroidered insert like the one at left) for the prices listed below. Also, car magnets with this same design, round stickers with a similar design, and small primary-blue tumblers.
20 oz. water bottle w/lid: $22
16 oz. tumbler w/top: $18
10 oz. tumbler w/top: $15
Car Magnets: $3
Stickers (like design above): $2
Small primary blue tumblers: $2
We'll be selling these items during the Veteran's Day program. The tumblers and water bottle are good for both hot and cold items, come with a blue top (grey on the water bottle), and are guaranteed for life from Tervis.
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CP Spotlight: Johnson Orthodontics & Mathnasium
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Johnson Orthodontics is proud to be a community partner with Hampton Cove Schools for the 4th year in a row! Dr. Nathan Johnson is a board certified orthodontist specializing in braces and Invisalign for children, teens and adults. Our office is committed to creating healthy, happy smiles. We have two convenient locations with offices in Jones Valley and Downtown Huntsville. We offer complimentary consultations and will gladly file your insurance. Please give us a call at 256-489-1868. We look forward to meeting you and your family!
The Mathnasium Method is a unique approach to learning. We teach only math, from Kindergarten to college, as well as ACT/SAT prep. We use sophisticated techniques to determine - with great accuracy - what a student knows and does not know. Next, we tailor a personalized and prescriptive learning program. Each student follows the program with the help of specially trained Mathnasium teachers who provide instruction, and lots of warm encouragement. For proof of progress, we rely on the student's report card, independent tests, and parent testimony, to measure the speed and magnitude of improvement in math skills, numerical thinking, and attitude.
Mathnasium of Huntsville is excited to partner with HCMS in offering our PTA Appreciation Per Student Giveaway. Be sure to mention HCMS PTA when signing up to become a member of Mathnasium and we will give your PTA $25 for each sign-up. Call, click or stop by for more information.
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Huntsville Eastern League Basketball Registration
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 Eastern League Basketball Registration Boys and Girls ages 5-17 Registration assistance available on: Nov. 7, 9:00 am to Noon
Goldsmith-Schiffman Elem. School Gym
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Newsletter Archives
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 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.
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No-Cost Fundraising
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HCES PTA No-Cost Fundraising Opportunities
Click on the Photos Below to Learn More!
Target REDcard
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Apply for this card and 1% goes back to the school.
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Keep clipping those box tops and save over the summer!
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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
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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.
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Check here before doing any of your online shopping.
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Click to add your Coke product points to the HCES account.
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Contact Callie Beevers for more information regarding all of the above no-cost fundraising opportunities.
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Constant Contact Updates
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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.
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Contact Information
261-A Old 431 Highway
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
Front Office:
Office: 256.428.7180 Fax: 256.428.7181
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