Henderson Mill Elementary – Week 21 – January 24, 2021
Week 21
January 25 – January 29
Grades 3-5 will be taking Language Usage and Science MAP Test sections virtually this week and/or next week. depending on teachers’ scheduled times.
Grades KK-5 will take Reading and Math MAP Test sections Face-to-Face only.
The letter and schedule for this will come to parents through your child’s teacher at the end of this week or first thing next week.
NOTE: There is NO option for Reading and Math MAP Test sections to be taken virtually. Any concerns go through the Curriculum and Testing offices at the DeKalb County School District Administrative and Instructional Complex.
ESOL/ELL/EL Students in Grades KK-5 will be taking the ACCESS test in the next couple of weeks. The letter for this will come to parents from your child’s teacher and/or your child’s ESOL Teachers soon.
This test is also Face-to-Face only.
If you are regularly a bus rider, transportation will be provided, based on the return to school survey form Ms. Moore sent in January.
Math Night
Thursday, January 28 at 7:00 pm
Click here to watch the video!
Awards Day
Awards Day is Friday, January 29. The schedule is listed below.
We would like to take time to recognize the students that have worked so hard this 1st Semester. This has not been an easy school year and wanted to say Congratulations!!
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Grade |
Time |
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1st Grade |
8:00-8:30 AM |
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5th Grade |
8:45-9:15 AM |
|
2nd Grade |
9:30-10:00 AM |
|
3rd Grade |
10:15-10:45 AM |
|
4th Grade |
11:00-11:30 AM |
Signage and Preparations
As we wait for guidance on the return date to school, we are preparing the building by posting signage to guide us safely in the building. We are posting directional signage and placing social distancing reminders throughout the building. We are working diligently to provide a safe environment when your child returns.
A Note from the Wellness Committee: January’s Wellness topic is “Think About Nutrition”. We are learning about the importance of good nutrition and a balanced diet in our daily lives. Videos include topics like Proteins, Carbohydrates, Vitamins & Minerals, and Eating the Rainbow (which simply means, eat colorful foods!). For more information on healthy eating, visit https://www.strong4life.com/en/feeding-and-nutrition#/Elementary%20School
Composition Notebooks
Henderson Mill Elementary School is collecting Composition Notebooks for our students to use as
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) journals.
In order to maintain STEAM certification, our awesome educators have to go through a very rigorous review process. One of the requirements is that every student must maintain a STEAM notebook throughout the year, to demonstrate how STEAM principles are interwoven into every aspect of their curriculum.
If you have any extra composition notebooks lurking in your closets (wide or college ruled, doesn’t matter) – please consider dropping them into the labeled plastic bin at the school entry at your convenience. Feel free to purchase new and donate as well if you would like to help!
Thanks so much for your support!
African American History Program
We are preparing for an African American History Program in February.
Be on the lookout for a flyer soon.