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 This is National Teacher Appreciation Week across the USA and at HCES! |
Reminder! (Details below, PTSA)
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  May has arrived! It is hard to believe that in one short month we will have made it to summer break. Although this is exciting, with a lot of fun events planned for all grade levels, it is important to remain focused for the rest of the school year. One way to encourage students to maintain the momentum is to maintain a schedule that includes designated time for homework and reading. This helps the students to stay focused on the routine and the school work. With a month left of school, there are a lot of opportunities to help students attain the best grades for the last nine weeks. As a school, we will continue to move forward and meet the needs of all our students. Thank you for the continued partnership established throughout this school year. Yours in Education, Fresia E. Urdaneta Principal |
- May 2: SAC Meeting in Media Center, 5pm
- May 2-11: Elementary EOC testing Window
- May 3: 3rd Grade Field Trip to Wonderworks
- May 2-6: Teacher Appreciation Week
- May 6: Progress Reports Go Home
- May 10: Kindergarten Roundup, 9-11am
- May 11: Crazy Sock Day for MS
- May 12: 5th Grade DLE Field Trip to EPCOT
- May 12 & 13: Field Day - Class times by grade
- May 13: Crazy Sock Day for MS
- May 14: OCPS Parent Academy "Conquering the Summer Slide" at Ocoee High School - Details & Registration
- May 16: 4th Grade field trip to Sound of Music
- May 17: Jersey Mike's Spirit Day
- May 18: DLE Showcase, 5pm
- May 18: Crazy Sock Day for MS
- May 19: 5th Grade field trip to Sound of Music
- May 19-20: Enrichment Field Trip
- May 23-27: Used Book Sale - Details (Flyer)
- May 27: Multicultural Fair and Heritage Night - Details (Flyer)
One of our 3rd grade 'inventors' -
please see story below!
(April 22, 2016)
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Third Grade Inventors!
 On Friday, April 22nd third grade students were transformed into great inventors from past and the present. This activity was the culmination of a three-week long inventors/inventions unit. We not only had fun learning about inventors and inventions, but students were able to think creatively as they themselves were able to think about a new "toy invention" they would love to create. They drew sketches and were able to explain how their new invention would work. In this unit we learned about three great inventors in class: Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein and Thomas Jefferson (oh yes! Thomas Jefferson was not only our third President and the Father of the Constitution, but a great inventor as well). During our Friday presentations, our "inventors" shared 3D models of their inventions, posters, glogsters, Power Points and they did a great job talking about their lives and their invention. Kudos to our third grade students! Meet Some of Our Third Grade Inventors!
    Space limited the number of images we could include above, but as you can gather, these 3rd grade Panthers/inventors all did a simply marvelous job!!
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HCES Yearbook - "The Prowler"  Yearbooks will be going home soon, but it's not too late to purchase yours, while supplies last! Our yearbook is only $27.00 and is a 76-page, full-color book filled with tons of photos and memories. Online sales have closed, but you can turn in an envelope with payment and student's name, teacher's name and grade to HCES PTA. PTA Used Book Fundraiser - SAVE THE DATE!PTA will be hosting our first used book fundraiser the week of May 23rd-27th. Start setting aside your used elementary-aged books and get ready for some terrific bargains to help keep your student reading all summer long. Flyers will be sent home soon. THIS WEEK: Teacher Appreciation Week, May 2-6
We are so proud to have such a talented team of teachers at Hunter's Creek Elementary School. From May 2-6, 2016 we have a chance to thank our teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week at HCES. This is a wonderful opportunity to honor and show appreciation for our dedicated teachers who work so hard to make our student's educational lives a success. We invite you to show your appreciation to your child's teacher throughout the week. Here are some suggestions, but please feel free to use your own imagination! Our teachers would be grateful for even the smallest gesture.The two most powerful words in the English language? Thank you.- Monday, May 2 - Donate a children's book to the class
- Tuesday, May 3 - Make your teacher a thank you card or poem
- Wednesday, May 4 - Spoil your teacher with a sweet treat!
- Thursday, May 5 - Donate a school supply
- Friday, May 6 - Surprise your teacher with a small gift
Crossing Guards - Now Hiring!The Orange County Sheriff's Office is looking to hire crossing guards for the Hunter's Creek Area. More information is available at http://www.ocso.com/EmploymentInfo/SchoolCrossingGuard/tabid/158/Default.aspxUpcoming Events:- Teacher Appreciation Week - May 2-6, 2016
- Used Elementary Book Fundraiser - May 23-27th - Start saving books now!
- Heritage Night with PTA USA Station with Papa John's and Kona Ice - May 27th 5-7pm
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2016 Teacher Appreciation WeekAt HCES we are thankful to each and every one of our teachers who provide quality instruction and a classroom "home" for our students. Thank you teachers for everything you do for all of our students.  Nurse RoehlHCES is thankful to have Ms. Kaleigh Roehl, school nurse, on our campus this year. She provides love and attention when a Band-Aid is needed, ice for a bump and so much more. Thank you Ms. Roehl for all you do for each and every one of us every day! Ms. Roehl, school nurse, with two of her students
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K-2nd Literacy/STEM Night
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K-2nd Literacy/STEM night was a success! The students participated in three different activities including a guest storyteller, math games provided by Mathnasium, and Science Kaboom. Thank you to all the families who came out to spend the evening with us. Families participating in math games provided by Mathnasium  Huntington Learning providing resources to families  Mrs. Gilmore, Ms. Jones and Mrs. Gordon - the greeters for the evening's event. Students enjoying Science Kaboom
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Hunter's Creek Elementary
Kindergarten Registration for 2016-2017
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
9:00 - 11:00AM
 It is time to register all incoming Kindergarten students for the 2016-2017 school year. A child that will turn 5 by September 1, 2016, is eligible to register.
We will host registration between 9:00 and 11:00AM on Tuesday, May 10th. However, you are welcome to come to the main office anytime after May 10th to register your child.
You MUST bring documentation with you to show residence within the zone of Hunter's Creek Elementary. Please bring the following:
* If you are a home owner, bring your Warranty Deed or Homestead Exemption
* If you are renting, bring a signed lease, current utility bill and a FL ID that shows
your current address
A complete registration of appropriate documentation consists of the following:
* Birth Certificate
* Immunizations {2 doses Varicella (Chickenpox) is required}
* Physical (within the year)
* Residency (as mentioned above)
Upon receipt of the appropriate documentation, you will be given a folder of information. You may take this folder with you and return it to our main office when it is completed. When you come to return it, please bring all of the necessary documentation to complete your child's registration.
Our Extended Day coordinator will be available between 9:00-11:00 on May 10th to take applications for incoming Kindergarten students who will need before and/or after school care.
Please refer to our website www.hces.ocps.net for registration information as well. There are some forms available for you to fill out and print which will expedite your paperwork process.
If you have any questions, please call the main office at 407-858-4610.
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Pamela Fontanez, HCES Volunteer of the Year
Congratulations to Pamela Fontanez for being named as Hunter's Creek Elementary's Volunteer of the Year. Mrs. Fontanez spends time in media center, laminating, and volunteering in any way possible. A great big thank you to Mrs. Fontanez from your Panther Family! Mrs. Martin, Isabelle Fontanez, and Mrs. Fontanez, HCES Volunteer of the Year
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These are the most popular books checked out this month. Check out the titles so you might also read these books if you are interested. The top 5 books/authors checked out in April:-
 Kgtn - The Cat in the Hat/ Dr.Seuss - 1st grade - Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late /Mo Willems
- 2nd grade - My Name is Stilton/ Geronimo Stilton
- 3rd grade - Famous Inventors (all different titles)
- 4th grade - Diary of a Wimpy Kid/Jeff Kinney
- 5th grade - Found/ Margaret Peterson Haddix
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 Ms. Nieves, ESOL ParaprofessionalHello, my name is Ms. Nieves. I've been part of the HCES family for 18 years. My titles have been as follows: Basic Paraprofessional where I assisted 2nd and 3rd teachers and students, Language Arts Resource Paraprofessional assisting 3rd, 4th and 5th graders with reading strategies, and Certified Computer Paraprofessional where I was part of the Special Area
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Ms. Nieves
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team. In this position I introduced K-5th on basic computer skills which included typing, math games and some educational web sites. This year I've started a new position as an ESOL Paraprofessional to assist students with English. The past seven years I've also been part of the After-School Extended Day program where I have 4th graders. Finally, you can see me in the morning arrival period directing traffic and greeting students with a 'Good Morning' every day. I truly love working with children. I'm looking forward to many years to come with my HCES family!
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Friday, April 22nd was Earth Day. All around the campus classes learned about ways to protect the Earth by conserving, recycling and protecting our living species. Mrs. Trenary's class, taught by Mrs. Langlois, developed creative ways that they can help the Earth. This was a great life-long lesson.  '4 Ways I Can Help The Earth'Students used these sheets to enter their own ideas on April 22nd  The students had a wonderful time with this exercise and came up with some great solutions! |
Quacks for a Cure campaign . . .
Throughout the last few weeks, HCES students have been purchasing all sorts of rubber ducks as part of our "Quacks for a Cure" campaign. We have raised over $700.00 to support a cure for Multiple Sclerosis. As of now, five members of our HCES family and over 10 others, will be riding 100 miles, over 2 days, May 21-22 with the National MS Society. But why is this SO important to us? Our very own assistant principal, Melissa Gordon, has been fighting this battle since 2010. We will be riding, along with Mrs. Gordon, to support both her and all of the others battling MS. Thank you for your support! Look in the next issue for our team's photo!
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Mrs. Gordon with her twin sister (left) at last year's event and the HCES teachers that have been supporting the campaign this year (above).
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