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Debbie Tetrault,
PTA President
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February will be an exciting month for our Hampton Cove families! We start out the month with our first Math & Science Night on Tuesday, February 9. Valentine's Day classroom parties will then follow on Thursday, February 11, with overlapping times for K-2nd and 3-5th so that families may attend parties in two of their children's classrooms. We finish the month with our annual 1st Grade Parade of Readers pep rally and parade and a Scholastic Book Fair starting on Friday, February 19. The Book Fair will run through February 25. Finally, our third annual Reading Fair occurs just after that on Tuesday, March 1.
Last Friday afternoon, the PTAs at GSES, HCES, and HCMS collaborated together to provide lunch for the teachers of all three schools, prior to a faculty Cultural Diversity inservice training. Thanks to Lawler's Bar-b-Que for allowing us to utilize our Community Partner food swap for this event. Also thanks to the Anderton, Baxter, Neicamp, Utley, Whitaker families for providing drinks and desserts for HCES, and to HCMS President April Chapman and Kim Ivester for organizing the event.
A new 2016-2017 PTA Board will be voted on during the Arts Night & PTA Meeting on Tuesday, April 19. Please email a member of our PTA Board by Monday, February 8, if you would like to be part of the nomination committee. Also, we are seeking the below Board positions, and encourage everyone to consider these positions - even if you work during the day. The Board will find a convenient time to meet, or rotate the meetings to accommodate work and family schedules. It is a great way to learn more about what happens at school, and gives you a voice in all of our children's education. The 2016-2017 open 2- year PTA Board positions will include:
President
Treasurer
Secretary
Financial Secretary
1st VP Academic Support
4th VP After School Enrichment
The Huntsville Council of PTAs and Alabama PTA 2015-2016 PTA Award nominations are due on Sunday, March 1. If you would like to nominate a teacher for Teacher of the Year, please send the teacher's name and a paragraph with supporting information by Monday, February 8 to Debbie Tetrault.
Sincerely,
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1 Yearbook & Ad Order Deadline
9 PTA Board Meeting, 10:00 am
Science & Math Night, 6:00 pm
10 Progress Reports - 3rd Quarter
11 Valentine's Day Parties:
12:30-1:30 K-2nd , 1:00-2:00 3-5th
12 WEATHER MAKE-UP DAY HOLIDAY
15 WEATHER MAKE-UP DAY HOLIDAY
17 Teacher Duty-Free Lunch
19 Parade of Reader's Kick-off & Parade (1st Grade)
27 Bishop's Bash Chess Tournament, HCES
19-25 Scholastic Book Fair
MARCH
1 PTA General Meeting & Reading Fair, 5:30 pm
2-6 SchoolNet Benchmark Testing
4 WEATHER MAKE-UP DAY HOLIDAY
7-11 Space Camp, 5th Grade
11 Reading Hawks 3rd 9 Weeks Celebration, 1:30 - 2:00 pm
8 PTA Board Meeting, 9:30 am
9 School Spring Picture Day - Individual
16 Report Cards - 3rd Quarter
17 Teacher Duty-Free Lunch
21-25 SPRING BREAK
30 Boosterthon Pep Rally Kick-off
2015-2016 Calendar Highlights:
- 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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Hampton Cove Families,
Greetings! One of our core beliefs at HCES is that learning should be engaging. With that in mind, the teachers and faculty have been busy preparing for many exciting events sure to inspire new learning.
At Hampton Cove Elementary School, February brings a "LOVE" for learning. Over the past few months we have been working diligently to prepare for a night of exploration and fun at our upcoming Math & Science Night. This event will take place on Tuesday, February 9th from 5:15 to 7:15. Our teacher-led math and technology committees have put their heads together to bring you an event with hands-on activities and innovative science experiences. Thank you in advance to NASA, Huntsville Utilities, Hudson-Alpha, Huntsville High Chemistry Department, and partnering schools to help make this event a hit. If you are a family on the go like mine, place your order for Lawler's BBQ or Domino's pizza by February 5th. Pre-ordered food will be available in the elementary gym beginning at 5:15. In addition, we welcome Michael Johnson to HCES. Mr. Johnson, a science fanatic, will present two science "magic" shows sure to engage all families. The first presentation will be from 5:30-6:00 and the second presentation from 6:30-7:00. Each night show will be the same presentation. So, choose the time that works best for you and your family. We cannot wait to see you there!
The third quarter is nearing the half way mark. Progress reports will come home on Wednesday, February 10. Please review, sign, and return this document to your child's homeroom teacher. The following day, February 11, all classes will celebrate Valentine's Day. Celebrations for prek-second grade will be from 12:30-1:30 and third through fifth grade will be from 1:00-2:00. We welcome you to this event. Please make note that the school will be closed on Friday, February 12 and Monday, February 15. These dates were originally put on the calendar as weather make-up days.
Another annual event kicks off in February - our first grade Parade of Readers. The kick-off celebration will take place in the cafeteria on Friday, February 19. Local mascots and book characters will make their way to the stage to celebrate the reading event. All students will line the hallway, cheering on our first grade students and encouraging them to READ, READ, READ! If you are a first grade parent, family member, or friend, you don't want to miss this special day.
As we look ahead to March, we make plans for our annual Reading Fair to celebrate Read Across America week. Information regarding this event will come home soon, so mark your calendars for March 1st.
Important Dates:
February 9 - Math & Science Night - 5:15-7:15
February 10 - Progress Reports
February 11 - Valentine's Day Celebration
February 12 & 15 - NO SCHOOL
February 19 - Parade of Readers Kick-Off
February 19-25 - Scholastic Book Fair in Library
March 1 - Reading Fair - 5:30
March 4 - Weather Make-Up Day (Possible Holiday)
Autumn H. Bray
Principal
256.428.7180
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2015-2016 HCES Yearbook
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HCES 2015-2016 Yearbook
Last Day to Purchase!
Monday, February 1
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.
If you have any questions, please contact Cinda Johnson or Debbie Riser. Deadline to order both Ads and Yearbooks is Monday, February 1, 2016.
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Spirit Night
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Join us Thursday, February 25th, for Spirit Day with Village Café in Hampton Cove!
Stop by for coffee and breakfast in the morning, lunch in the afternoon or dinner at night. Village Café offers breads and sandwiches for breakfast, gourmet salads and sandwiches for lunch and dinner, artisan coffee, Piper and Leaf tea, smoothies, milkshakes and ice cream. Village Café will also offer specials for HCES Spirit Day and you'll have the opportunity to win door prizes, as well!
Stop by anytime between 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. and HCES will receive a portion of all sales!
Village Café is located just down the street from HCES at 317 Old Highway 431, Suite B. You can call in your order at 256-585-2683 or view the menu and order online at village-café.com.
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Reflections
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Congratulations to our Hawks whose Reflections entries placed at the Huntsville City PTA level!
Please contact Jen Wade with any questions about Reflections.
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HCES Math & Science Night
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HCES Math & Science Night
Tuesday, February 9
5:15 pm to 7:15 pm
Free Entrance!
HCES/HCMS Cafetorium & HCES Gymnasium
Pre-order Dinner from Dominoes or Lawler's
Hudson Alpha Energy Generation using Common Objects
Huntsville Utilities Water Experiments
NASA Solar System Virtual Reality Experience
Live Science Show - Magnets, Sound Waves, Gravity & More
Static Ball
math-themed activity rooms: Candy Heart Measurement, Yummy Math Shapes, Sports Games, All Hands on Deck
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My Payments Plus
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Dear Valued Parents,
This is a notification that the MyPaymentsPlus system for Huntsville City Schools is currently disabled while we perform updates. All previously scheduled auto-payments and low-balance email notifications are turned off.
During this time, we ask that you either send your student with funds or bring your deposit to the school.
We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience this has caused and will send notification out as soon as the updates for MyPaymentsPlus is completed for Huntsville City Schools.
Best Regards,
The MyPaymentsPlus Team & Huntsville City Schools
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Huntsville City Schools
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HCS Annual Proof of Residency Campaign
Extended through February 5
ALL residents who have a child(ren) attending (except Pre-K and 12th graders) a Huntsville City School are required to provide Proof of Residence on an annual basis. This annual requirement will help ensure that students are attending their zoned school.
When: Now - January 29, 2016 (extended to February 5)
Where: Proof of Residence will be accepted at the student's Current Enrolled School.
What:
- Parents/Guardians who OWN their home are requested to provide current utility, cable or land line phone bill.
- Parents/Guardians who RENT/LEASE their home are requested to provide current utility, cable or land line phone bill.
- Parents/Guardians who SHARE RESIDENCE are requested to complete a Shared Residence Affidavit (available at each school or for download from Related Documents above), provide homeowner's/lease holder's current utility, cable or land line phone bill, and parent must provide an official document (auto, life, or health insurance statement, motor vehicle registration, bank statement, current pay check pay stub, letter from an approved government agency, etc.)addressed to them at that address.
College Academy
The school district's College Academy will begin accepting applications for its second cohort of students that will begin August 2017. The application window opened on Tuesday, January 5 and will close on Friday, February 12. The online application and other information can be found at www.HuntsvilleCitySchools.org/magnet. Applicants must be current 7th grade students.
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HCES Scholastic Book Fair
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Book Fair
Friday, February 19 to Thursday, February 25
The book fair will be closing at 12:00 on Thursday.
Class time to visit the book fair is below
Volunteer Link
Library Notes
Reading Hawks
The Hampton Cove Reading Hawks read 83, 852,480 words in the first semester of school.
Students celebrated reaching their reading goals by enjoying Cookies and Cocoa in the library.
Way to go HCES Readers- Keep reading!
Students Celebrate Read Across America with Third Annual Reading Fair
Students in kindergarten through 5th grade will celebrate Read Across America this month by participating in the third annual HCES Reading Fair.
Students in 2nd through 5th grades will select their favorite book from any genre and create a book project to be displayed in the library during our PTA reading event night on March 1. Details on the project requirements will come from your child's teacher.
- Students in kindergarten and 1st grade will dress up as their favorite storybook character for our reading event night.
- All families are welcome to join us on March 1 to celebrate reading and see the projects our students have created.
T-Shirts
We have 2 extra school shirts-
Short Sleeve Adult Medium $15
Long Sleeve Adult XL $20
Please contact Suzi Ellett is you would like to purchase one of these shirts
Library Needs Volunteers
The HCES library needs more volunteers! It is a great way to spend time with the kids & they are so much fun to interact with. It is only one 3 hour shift each month & you choose your day and whether its an AM or PM shift. Contact Wendy Wiggins, wendywiggins23@gmail.com if you or if you know someone is interested! Thanks!
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Pennies For Patients - Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
| Last Chance!
Leukemia & LYMPHOMA Society: STUDENT SERIES
Pennies for Patients
Thank you very much for bringing in your change to help find cure so that children with blood cancer can get better. We gave out over 500 boxes and many have not returned yet - so please return as soon as possible. If you return your box with at least one dollar, you will be helping scientists and medical doctors to make a difference for children who are sick.
Thank for helping and thanks for caring.
HCES Student Council
This activity gives students the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. One penny by itself has little value, but if we put our pennies together we can change or improve lives.
Hampton Cove Elementary Contact
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Math Super Stars
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Remember, only students who return worksheets will be receiving new worksheets each week. If you miss a week, worksheets are available to download on the HCES website or here:
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S.O.S Tax Fundraiser Forms
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SOS Fundraiser Tax Forms
The SOS fundraiser tax forms were sent home in the Wednesday folders on January 27. If you have any questions about the forms, or if you have contributed and did not receive a form, please contact Callie Beevers or Jo Ann Grosnick.
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2015-2016 School Directory
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Extras, Extras!!!
We have some extra Directories. These may be ordered for $6.00. Please send cash or a check to "HCES PTA" in an envelope with your child's name and classroom noted, and we will hand-deliver to the classroom or make other arrangements for pick-up.
Please contact HCES PTA Secretary Laura Hale with any questions about the School Directory.
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Jump Rope & Hoops for Heart
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HCES is thrilled to be supporting the American Heart Association! 
 Last year, we raised $9,781.00 for this wonderful program. Our goal this year is $11,000.00! The collection envelop and event information will be sent home in your child's Wednesday folder (February 3). Look for the new "TOP DOG" online offer!!!! Thursday, FEBRUARY 18th will be our "Healthy Heart Celebration". This event will conclude our JRFH/HFH community service and all donations should be turned in. Go online today to register your child
Thanks for all of your support in advance!!!
P.E. team
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HCES Pre-K Applications
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Pre-K Applications 
The School Readiness/Pre-K applications for
School year 2016-2017 will open
April 4, 2016 at 8:00 am
through
April 8, 2016 at 5:00 pm
All applications will be accepted only by
applying on line at
Huntsvillecityschools.org
Go to Departments
and click on School Readiness.
Do not fill out anything in Infosnap
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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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HCMS Band Talent Show Auditions
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HCMS Band Department
Community Talent Showcase Auditions
Friday, February 26, 3:30 pm-8:00 pm
HCMS AV Room
Audition times assigned one week prior to the audition
Please keep acts under 4 minutes
Must be able to attend Dress Rehearsal on Friday, March 4
Also, donations of gift cards and other prizes are needed for the event. Please see the Donation Letter for information.
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GSES Hootin Scootin 5K & Fun Run
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The GSES Hoot Scootin' 5K and Fun Run will be held on March 5, 2016.
Registration is $20 until February 12, 2016.
Our USA Track & Field certified 5K course begins at Goldsmith Schiffman Elementary School and follows a scenic route along Taylor Road and through surrounding neighborhoods.
The fun run remains almost entirely on GSES grounds with lots of opportunities for spectators to cheer our participants along! Overall and Master's top finished awards and Age Group awards will be provided.
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Community Partner Spotlights
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Our mission is to provide our patients with the highest quality of comprehensive dental care available. Through education and individually tailored treatment, we help our patients reach their goals for optimal oral health.
Address:
4605 Bellewood Circle
Huntsville, AL 35802
Phone: (256) 539-6634
Fax: (256) 539-5520
Crestwood Medical Center is proud to be your community hospital. Offering a wide range of medical and surgical services, it is our mission to serve our community by providing quality patient care, clinical excellence, and service excellence for all patients and their families who choose Crestwood. With advanced technology and a caring team of health professionals, Crestwood is right here to meet the community's health care needs. For more information, please visit CrestwoodMedCenter.com. Thank you for choosing Crestwood.
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Fleet Feet Training Programs
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Fleet Feet Sports Training Programs Fleet Feet Sports has programs designed from the beginner to the advanced marathon runner. Hundreds of people joint Fleet Feet training programs each year to start the road to living a healthier more active life. Training programs have certified coaches and mentors. The programs are designed around proven strategies to make the most of each workout with training schedules and a community of runners for encouragement. Learn more about Fleet Feets 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Triathlon programs by visiting Our Jones Valley location at 2722 Carl T. Jones, Suite B, or calling 256-650-7063.
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Spring Rec Sports
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Huntsville Eastern League Parents,
Spring sports registration is almost here!! Registration will begin no later than Saturday, February 20 and will end on Saturday, March 5. Additional details will be emailed to all active Eastern League accounts soon.
Thanks,
HEL Board of Directors
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Girls' Lacrosse
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The Huntsville Lacrosse Association's Girls Youth Team seeks NEW (no prior experience) and previous girls lacrosse players for Spring 2016.
Join "the fastest game on two feet," and the most rapidly growing high school and youth sport in America! Enjoy the camaraderie and the competition!
Equipment requirements and cost are minimal for girls because, unlike boys' lacrosse, girls' lacrosse is not a contact sport: cleats, colored mouth guard, girl's lacrosse player eye-guard, and a girl's lacrosse stick (loaner sticks available) are all that is required.
For aspiring goalies, HLA has goalie equipment that may be used. Registration cost for first-time HLA girls is as follows:
Girls U9 & U11, ages 7-10, $250.00
Girls U13, ages 11-12, $275.00
Girls U15, ages 13-14, $275.00
The fee includes uniform jersey and skirt.
Registration is open until February 7th.
For more information on registration, please go to the Huntsville Lacrosse Association's web site at HUNTSVILLE LACROSSE WEBSITEor contact the Girls Program Director, Mr. Will Daniels at WILL DANIELS EMAIL or Call Mrs. Jenny Daniels at 443-386-3529.Practices will begin during February, two evenings per week, and some Saturdays before games begin (practices are at Redstone Arsenal's Goss Road athletic fields ¾ mile west of the gate at Patton Road and Drake Avenue/Goss Road - clearance for non-military family players' entry will be arranged by team officials). More details will be published soon.
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PGA Junior League Golf
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The PGA Junior Golf League at Hampton Cove kicks off soon. The price per player is $300 and covers all practices, instruction, matches, and PGA junior league gear. There will be 10-15 practices as well as 7-10 matches. The matches are a team/scramble format so it's a fun way to learn and grow in the game of golf for boys and girls ages 13 and under. For more information visit http://www.pgajlg.com/ or contact Shea Balch at sbalch@rtjgolf.com
The PGA Jr. League is in it's 3rd year at Hampton Cove and serves as our "Little League." Our HS girls team finished runner up in state last year and had our 4th state champion. Our boys qualified for sub-state for the 5th time in the last 6 years. Both teams have a great shot at state this year as Hampton Cove will be the host course for the state title. Our programs would not be this successful without the support of our feeder schools and programs like the PGA Jr. League. Thanks for including the announcement about the Jr. League season!
Thanks,
Coach Pate
HHS Golf
Clifford Pate
Huntsville High School
AP Stats/PreCal
Head Girls Golf Coach
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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
| Box Tops
| Bottle Caps
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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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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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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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